April Favorites

I have a lot of favorites for this month. Let's get started right away!

Books

1. Requiem (Book 3 from The Delirium Trilogy) by Lauren Oliver

This was a good book. It alternates between two different characters to who is telling the story, Hana and Lena. Hana has had the operation where she cannot love and Lena has not had the operation. They live in two different societies. It's really interesting. In the first book they were best friends. In this book they are on warring sides. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give too much away in case you want to read the first two books (which I recommend.)

2. Entwined by Heather Dixon

This book is based on the fairy tale "The 12 Dancing Princesses." If you like fairy tales, you will like this book, I think. I like the romance in the story. There is also a bad guy, and parts of it I didn't like, but I like the ending. It is a very imaginative story.

3. Matched by Ally Condle

This is the first book in a trilogy. It is one of the best books I've read in a while. It's a really sweet love story. It's another Dystopian Society. The government is very controlling. It picks who you will marry, what job you have, how many children you will have, even when you will die! I read the book really fast. I'm rereading the book to my mom.

Nail Polishes

I was this month going to just pick one, but I couldn't do it! It was too difficult.

1. Pixiglow Nail Colour in Pirouette Pink

I was so excited to see this at Target. It is the Tinkerbell nail polish! I had been searching for this a while ago, when I was looking for all the Tinkerbell collection. It was also on sale for only $5! So I was really lucky! It's a cute pink color, too.

2. Essie Nail Lacquer in Bikini So Teeny

Doesn't this color look heavenly?! The sunlight was shining on it just right when I took the picture! I had heard people talk about this nail polish, but I wasn't sure about having blue on my nails. It looked pretty though. It is a pastel blue. It's a nice spring color.

3. L'Oreal Nail Color in Orange You Jealous?

This is a pretty coral color. It doesn't look too orange.

4. Revlon Nail Enamel in Heavenly on top of L'Oreal I Will!

This picture is hard to tell, but the top coat is glittery. When I look at my toenails it reminds me of a wedding dress! The weather has been sunny for just a few days, so for the few days it has been nice I decided to paint my toenails, so they would look pretty in the sunlight.

Makeup

1. Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof in Very Black

I heard a lot of talk about this mascara, so I decided to try it out. It does give a lot of volume to my lashes.

2. Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Light

I ran out of the powder I was using, and I heard people talk about this powder. I really like it. I like that it looks like I'm not wearing anything.

3. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant

I was using this in the shade light, and I still like that, but I heard that radiant helps hide dark circles. I was curious what it would do, so I got it. It is light coverage, but it is just as much as I need. It has a peach tint, that cancels out the dark under my eyes.

4. The Balm Nude'tude Eyeshadow Palette

This has a lot of beautiful neutral colors. I got it on sale from Hautelook.com. I'm working on a blog post dedicated to this palette. Lately, I've been just using this for all my eye makeup.

5. Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark

I found out that this was a dupe for MAC's Lip Liner in Boldly Bare. I saw a Youtube video where someone had this elf lip liner and the mac one and they swatched them side by side, and they looked very similar. The Elf one is very cheap. I used this a lot when doing Samantha Schuerman looks.

6. L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink Lip Liner

I use this as a dupe for MAC In Synch. I don't have the original. I just am guessing based on what it looks like to me from pictures. I used this a lot with Samantha Schuerman looks. She likes to use Boldly Bare and In Synch together for a lot of her looks. This is a really pretty lip liner.

7. Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Blush in Pearlescent Pink

This is one of my favorite blushes. It gives a natural flush to the cheeks. It is pink with a tiny bit of peach.

8. Urban Decay Ammo Palette

I love the colors in this palette. This is another palette I got on sale off of Hautelook.com. I did a blog post on it this month. Here is a link, if you want to see it: http://beautydiversion.blogspot.com/2013/04/urban-decay-ammo-shadowbox-palette-looks.html This is my first time owning Urban Decay eye shadow, and I really understand why people love them so much. I try to dupe it. But my dupes aren't as great as the real eyeshadows. It does have a lot of glitter fall out, which isn't good.

9. Covergirl Cheekers Blush in Pretty Peach

This blush is pinky-peach. I heard that it was a dupe for NARS Orgasm. I don't know if that is true. I just know it's a really pretty blush, and it is inexpensive. It looks very natural. I've been wearing the blush since I started wearing makeup, like back in junior high!

10. Elf Blush in Candid Coral

This is a peachy-coral blush. It is also very inexpensive, but it is a blush I have to have in my makeup collection. When a look calls for a coral blush, I use this.

Songs

I wanted to find a way to include music in my favorites for the month, but I didn't see how I could decide on a favorite. This month I'm going to share with you my exercise playlist. These are the songs I have listened to the most this month. I haven't gotten tired of them yet. Keep in mind when I listen to this, it is set to mix the songs up, so they aren't in this order.

1. DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love by Usher
2. Scream by Usher
3. OMG (feat. will.i.am) by Usher
4. More by Usher
5. My Boo by Usher & Alicia Keys
6. Scream & Shout (feat. Britney Spears) by will.i.am
7. Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin
8. Think by Aretha Franklin
9. Wouldn't It Be Nice by The Beach Boys
10. Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
11. Deja-vu by Beyonce
12. Just Can't Get Enough by The Black Eyed Peas
13. Imma Be by The Black Eyed Peas
14. Piece of Me by Britney Spears
15. Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars
16. Let's Go (feat. Ne-Yo) by Calvin Harris
17. I Hate Boys by Christina Aguilera
18. Fighter by Christina Aguilera
19. Goodies (feat. Petey Pablo) by Ciara
20. One, Two Step (feat. Missy Elliott) by Ciara
21. What You Got (feat. Akon) by Colby O'Donis
22. Brick House by The Commodores
23. Cupid Shuffle by Cupid

I hope you like my favorites! What was your favorite this month? Write a comment below!

Urban Decay Ammo Shadowbox Palette Looks

In February there was a sale on Urban Decay palettes on Hautelook.com. I was so happy to get a bunch of palettes for a good price. The price is originally $34. I got it for $19! I love Hautelook.com, so much. I find myself going there everyday now, looking to see if there is anything I like going on sale. Once I found the palettes, I searched on Youtube for good looks I could copy. Unfortunately, I had trouble finding them. This was one of the palettes I had a hard time finding looks. The good thing is that this is such a classic palette, I will always be using these shadows. This palette comes with Smog, Mildew, Oil Slick, Last Call, Chopper, Maui Wowie, Shattered, Polyester Bride, Grifter, and Sin. They are very beautiful colors.

I didn't find many looks, but the looks I did find I will include them for you. I tried to dupe this palette before, here is the link: http://beautydiversion.blogspot.com/search/label/urban%20decay%20eyeshadow%20ammo%20shadow%20box.

These are the products I used for each look that I didn't mention for each tutorial.
Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion
Concealer: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant
Mascara: Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof in Very Black (top lashes), Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof in Very Black (bottom lashes)
Black Gel Liner: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black
Black Eye Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
Face Primer: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base
Foundation: Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Normal/Dry Skin in Ivory
Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Light
Lip Balm: Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter
Black Liquid Liner: Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black

1. Tutorial: Shimmering Neutral Eyes (Using Urban Decay Ammo Palette) by saaammage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xXkGx8TT5U
a. Eye Primer
b. Maui Wowie, tearducts, inner 1/2 of lid
c. Chopper, outer half of lid
d. clean blending brush and blend the two colors together, blend colors upward slightly above crease
e. pencil brush, Smog, draw a v, outer corner of lid into crease (I recommend watching video for this)
f. Blend these colors together
g. Too Faced Heaven under brows: Wet 'n Wild Brûlée
h. Black Eye Liner, lower lash line, tight line
i. Oil Slick, set liner
j. Black gel liner upper lash line
k. Mascara
My Thoughts: She doesn't say what to wear for blush or lips. I wore Wet 'n Wild Pearlescent Pink Blush and Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Bellini. The Smog was hard to do. Watch the video.

2. Urban Decay Ammo Palette - Nudes by juicystar07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e86W3B9ZpA8
a. Eye Primer
b. Maui Wowie, eyelids
c. Smog, outer half of lid and crease
d. Oil Slick, little bit outer corner and blend it out
e. Polyestor Bride under brow
f. Sin, inner corner
g. Black eyeliner, upper lash line
h. Smog, lower lash line
i. Mascara
j. MAC Peachy Keen Blush: Elf Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
k. MAC Cult Fave Lip Gloss: Elf Hypershine Lip Gloss in Fairy
My Thoughts: I like this look, but to be honest, I find Juicystar to be annoying for some reason. That's why I don't feature very many of her tutorials.

3. Ammo Palette - Forest (Quiet Blue and Green) by juicystar07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfr7xURXSm8
a. Eye Primer, lower lash line too
b. Shattered, inner half of lid
c. Mildew, outer half of lid, crease, blend it out
d. Smog, outside and crease, blend it out
e. Oil Slick, right in the crease, outside corner, blend it out
f. Polyester Bride, under brow
g. More Mildew into the outer corner in case you lost it
h. MAC So There Jade Eye Liner, waterline, inner corner: Jesse's Girl Kohl Formula Eyeliner in Emerald City
i. Black Eyeliner, top lash line
j. pencil brush, Mildew lower lash line
k. Mascara
l. MAC Beauty Powder Blush in Sweetness: Maybelline Pinch O' Pink
m. Lip Balm
n. MAC Wonderstruck Lusterglass: Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Pink Afterglow
My Thoughts: The eyes look really cool. I was afraid to put on Smog and Oil Slick, but if you watch the video she explains really well what to do. Shattered is one of my favorite colors.

4. Urban Decay Show Pony Shadow Box & Tutorial by TheCurrentCustom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grKmJYnEbno
She wasn't using the Ammo palette, but this palette has Mildew just like the Ammo palette. Urban Decay palettes tend to have repeat shadows in them. I will give you the dupes.
a. Urban Decay Snatch, eyelid: 2nd shade in Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone
b. Urban Decay Mildew, crease: I used the black Elf Contour Brush (which is small). A good dupe for this color is the 2nd color on the right side of Wet 'n Wild's Comfort Zone.
c. Black Liquid Liner, upper lash line, wing
d. Mascara
My Thoughts: Don't put too much Mildew in the crease. I think it looks bad. I had to go back and remove, and then just put a little on. It also looks good when you give yourself a wing. She doesn't say what blush or lipstick she used, but to me it looks like she has peach cheeks and nude lips. I used Covergirl Cheekers Blush in Pretty Peach. For lips I used Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee.

5. Sinfully Neutral: My Everyday Eye Look Tutorial by XUrbanBellaX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQevULlyEhk
a. Eye Primer
b. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Sparkle Nude, eyelid: I skipped this step.
c. Sin, eyelid
d. Urban Decay Tease, crease: Mac Quarry
e. Urban Decay Foxy, underbrow: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color
f. Smog, crease
g. Urban Decay Vanilla, browbone: 4th shade in Wet 'n Wild Lust
h. Smog, outercorner blend into Sin
i. Polyester Bride, inner corner
j. Black Liquid Liner
k. Black Eye Liner tightline, waterline
l. Mascara top lashes
m. Chocolate brown shadow outer 1/3 of lower lash line: The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude in Matt Garcia
n. Tease, middle lower lashes, Mac Quarry
o. Sin, inner corner lower lash line
p. Mascara lower lashes
q. Mac Lipstick in Snob: Maybelline Color Sensational Porcelains in Porcelain Pink

She didn't say what she did for the face, so I looked up her most recent foundation and this is what I found:

My Foundation Routine + Contour Highlight by XUrbanBellaX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FJ89B_gqgg
a. Face Primer
b. Foundation
c. Concealer
d. Powder
e. MAC Soft and Gentle: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Vegas Strip (highlight)
f. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, temples, sides of nose
g. Maybelline Mocha Velvet Blush, over the bronzer (I skipped this step.)
h. Urban Decay Quickie Blush: NYC Color Wheel in Pink Cheek Glow

My Thought: Be careful applying Smog. It's very pigmented. Overall, this look is really sexy.

I absolutely am in love with this palette! If you see this on sale at Hautelook, you should think about buying it! I don't regret getting it. The shadows are beautiful. There is glitter fall out, I have to admit. But this is something I will use for a long time.

I Love Music Tag

I saw this tag done on uglyfaceTV, Grace's channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6m86ppY7HA. She made it up. I think music is beautiful, and I have wanted to somehow incorporate music on my blog because it is a beautiful diversion of life. Some people include their favorite song of the month. It is so hard for me to do that because I love music so much. It's hard for me to choose! I have a notebook I keep in my car, and whenever I hear a song on the radio that I really like, I write down the lyrics in my notebook as I drive (I know it's kind of dangerous, but I promise I'm careful!). Then when I get home I look up the song on my computer. Then if I really like it I buy it. I could keep track of the songs I download in a month and try to choose my favorite that way, or just share the songs I downloaded that month. I don't know. Sometimes it is embarrassing the songs I listen to. I don't always listen to the most popular songs. I love to listen to the oldies radio station because to me they are like brand new songs, since I've never heard them before sometimes, and sometimes they sound really good.

I wanted to try to do this tag, but I knew it would be really hard for me because I like a lot of music it's hard for me to narrow it down to just one favorite song. Just because I say just one song, doesn't mean I will feel the same way tomorrow. This is just how I am feeling the moment I am writing this post.

It may say for just one song, but I will list more than one. And I may forget songs.

1. Why do you like music? I love music because it lifts my spirits up. I am very sensitive. I can get very depressed. Music can make me feel good when I am feeling down. It is like magic. It is like a mood altering drug. It is like a piece of artwork. It is so creative. I can't believe people can create it. It is incredible. It's also fun to play an instrument. I used to play the piano and the violin. It's fun to bond with other people. It's fun to dance to. Music makes life more enjoyable.

2. Name a song that inspires you the most. Lean On Me by Bill Withers, Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood, Ooh Child by The Five Stairsteps, Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns, I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash, The Impossible Dream by Luther Vandross, Legacy by Nichole Nordeman, Call On Jesus by Nicole C. Mullen

3. Name a song that makes you feel sexy. Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood, Goodies by Ciara, Brick House by The Commodores, At Last by Etta James, The Boys by Girl's Generation, Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet, SexyBack by Justin Timberlake, Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls, Buttons by The Pussycat Dolls, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones), Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf, Scream by Usher, OMG by Usher, More by Usher, Time of the Season by The Zombies

4. Favourite song of all time? ugh...That is so hard to pick. Drift Away by Dobie Gray, Don't Stop Believin' by Journey

5. Which song is your guilty pleasure? Any song by In Sync or The Backstreet Boys

6. Name a song that always makes you cry? I can't think of any song that makes me cry.

7. Name a song that you dislike/hate? I don't really like the songs my Dad listens to. He likes songs by The Cathedral Quartet. Sometimes I feel like the music he listens to sounds like old people singing, and sometimes they sing really loud like they are competing to see who can sing the loudest. He likes to listen to the Gaither's Homecoming, where they all sit in a room singing together. Sometimes someone will do a solo and it sounds good, but usually it wont sound good.

8. Think of your childhood. What song springs to mind? I loved Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson. My favorite song was How Will I Know? by Whitney Houston

9. Favourite era & genre of music? On the radio I like to listen to the new music station which will play pop, rock, and r&b, dance. I like the easy listening/love music station, which is a little bit older. Then I like the real oldies station which plays 60s, 70s, and 80s. Sometimes I will listen to country, but I don't like it as much as I use to, I've found. I liked classical music better when I played it. I appreciated it better that way. Pretty much, I like it if it sounds good, it doesn't matter what genre it is.

10. Favourite song RIGHT now? I heard this on the oldies station. I had never heard it before, but it went straight to my soul! I loved it so much! Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers. You have to look it up on Youtube, if you haven't heard it. I will include a link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBKcAc8VpIw

11. If a song was to describe you, what song would that be? This is a hard question. The song that first came to me made me laugh. It doesn't really describe me. Evil Woman by Electric Light Orchestra lol! I can't think! Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper would describe one side of me. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley would describe another side of me. American Honey by Lady Antebellum reminds me of me.

I hope you like this tag! You should do it too! I tag you if you want to do it!

Samantha Schuerman Favorite Makeup Looks

Another one of my favorite Youtubers is Samantha Schuerman. http://www.youtube.com/user/samanthaschuerman

                                                             (Source: Google Images)

I think she is good at putting looks together and putting makeup on herself. She also has a funny and sweet personality. She also has a daily vlog channel that shows her daily life with her family and I like to watch that, too. I have a ton of looks by her that I've duped. I'll only do 10 at a time. She uses a lot of high end makeup, and she is affiliated with several companies. I'll be using my own makeup. She recently got the next MAC Archie collection and did a lot of looks with that, so I'm interested in copying those looks. Lately, she has been doing a lot of "get ready with me" looks where she puts on makeup and plays music. I don't really like the music. I liked her old videos better when she talked because she has an interesting personality and I liked it when she talked. I thought she was funny. So hopefully she will do more talking videos in the future. I still get inspiration from her videos though.

This is the makeup I used for each look if I don't mention it.

Face Primer: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base
Foundation: Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Normal/Dry Skin in Ivory
Concealer: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory, Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant
Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Light
Eye Primer: NYX High Definition Eye Shadow Base, Urban Decay Primer Potion
Bronzer: MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep
Mascara: Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Waterproof in Very Black (top lashes), Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof in Very Black (bottom lashes)
Black Gel Liner: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black
Black Eye Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
Black Liquid Liner: Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black
Brown Eye Liner: Covergirl Perfect Blend Pencil in Black Brown
Lip Balm: Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter

1. Soft & Simple Makeup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOC2bqPl4Iw
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. Eye Primer
d. Bronzer
e. Stila Make Me Blush: Elf Candid Coral
f. Powder
g. MAC Cream Color Base in Pearl, sides of eyes, cheekbones, cupid's bow, nose: Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls in Translucent Pearl
h. Catrice It's A Girl, under eyebrows: Wet 'n Wild Lust, 1st color
i. Catrice My Souvenir From Moon, on lid: Elf Cruella Beauty Book in Sewage
j. Fluffy brush in the crease
k. Gilbert's Grape Fruit, inner corner blend it up a little bit: Wet 'n Wild Lust, 4th color
l. Sleek Paraguaya, bottom left, highest peak of brow, inner corner: Pixiglow Fairy Dust Moonlight Luster
m. Catrice Name It As You Like It, upper lashes: Physicians Formula for Hazel Eyes (taupe) Eye Liner
n. set liner with Souvenir From Moon
o. Mascara
p. MAC In Synch Lip Liner, fill in lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink
q. MAC Boldly Bare, line lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
r. P2 Pure Color 110 Place de la Concorde: Wet 'n Wild Megashield Lip Color SPF 15 It's A Girl
s. Essence Stay With Me Long Lasting Lip Gloss in Me & My Ice Cream: Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Pink Ice
My Thoughts: This is one of her older videos and I like it because she is a good teacher. I think I have learned a lot about applying makeup from her. I also like her personality. I like her talking videos more than the ones where just the music is playing.

2. Get Ready With Me: Sigma Defining Eyes Palette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3YsIen_0Qw
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. Eye Primer
d. Bronzer: contour hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw, under lip, sides of nose
e. Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher in Carrot Cheesecake: Milani Baked Blush in Coralina
f. Lorac Perfectly Lit in Luminous, tops of cheekbones, sides of eyes, nose, cupid's bow, brow bone: The Balm Mary-lou Manizier
g. Sigma Defining Eyes Palette by Tiffany D Eye Liner in Brighten Up (navy) on lid, smudge it out: Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Eye Liner in Deep Blue
h. Same Palette, Halo, under brows, inner corner: Wet 'n Wild Walking on Eggshells, browbone color
i. Same Palette, In the Dark, lid, 1/2 outer lower lash line: Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
j. Same Palette, Brunette, crease: The Balm Rockstar Palette, Allegro
k. Same Palette, Chesnut, lid: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 2nd color
l. Same Palette, Beam, inner 1/3 lid: Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals, bottom row, 3rd color
m. White Eyeliner in inner tearduct: Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Liner in Pure White
n. Black Gel Liner upper lash line
o. Black Eye Liner, waterline
p. Mascara
q. MAC In Synch Lip Liner, fill in lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink
r. MAC Boldly Bare, line lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
s. Lip Balm

3. Get Ready With Me: Pink & Gold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LRfzCS2nPU
a. BB Cream
b. Foundation
c. Concealer
d. Powder
e. Bronzer: hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw, under lip, sides of nose, down the neck
f. Smashbox Soft Lights in Prism: Covergirl Cheekers Blush in Natural Twinkle
g. Kirkland Highlighter Powder, top of cheekbones, down the nose, cupid's bow: Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls in Translucent Pearl
h. Urban Decay Vice Palette, Freebird on the lid: Wet 'n Wild Sweet As Candy, pink color
i. Same Palette, Laced, crease: Wet 'n Wild Sand Castle, bottom right color mixed with The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude in Matt Abdul
j. Same Palette, Anonymous, under brow and inner corners: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Caffeine Rush, bottom triangle
k. Same Palette, Muse, crease and blend it out, lower lash line: Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals, bottom row, 1st color
l. Same Palette, Penny Lane, eyelid, lower lash line, with her finger: Wet 'n Wild Sparkle Til Morning, 6th color
m. Brown Eye Liner, upper lash line
n. Muse on top of liner
o. Mascara
p. MAC In Synch Lip Liner, fill in lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink
q. MAC Boldly Bare, line lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
r. Natural Collection Lipstick in Rose Petal: Rimmel Moisture Renew in Nude Delight
s. Victoria Secret Lip Balm in Pink Sugar: Wet 'n Wild Glassy Gloss Lip Gel in Through the Looking Glass

4. Get Ready With Me: Khaki, Brown & Gold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69qzgdQkF1k
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. MAC Paint Bare Canvas, lashes to brow: Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadows in Not Just Nudes, 1st color
d. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, forehead, down the neck, under lip, sides of nose
e. Bourjois Blush 54 Rose: Wet 'n Wild Pearlescent Pink
f. MAC Studio Finish Face Powder in Gold, top of cheekbones, sides of eyes, down the nose, cupid's bow, under brows: The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
g. Brown Eye Liner on lid, blend it out with finger
h. Urban Decay Vice Palette in Jagged on lid, lower lash line: L'Oreal Hip in Dynamic, right side
i. Same Palette, Blitz, crease, inner 1/3 of lid: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Gus Gus
j. Same Palette, Muse, crease: Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals, bottom row, 1st color
k. Same Palette, Anonymous, under brow, inner corner: L'Oreal Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Iced Latte
l. Same Palette, Blitz, lower lash line
m. Black Liner waterline, tightline
n. Mascara
o. MAC In Synch Lip Liner, fill in lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink
p. MAC Boldly Bare, line lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
q. MAC Playing Koi Lipstick: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait
r. MAC Dazzleglass in Baby Sparks: Elf Hypershine Gloss in Fairy
My Thoughts: Watch the video to see how she puts on the gold eye shadow. I didn't put the gold eye shadow on right because she manages not to cover it up in the end. She puts it in the crease, but then she puts a dark brown in the crease afterwards. When I put the dark brown in the crease, I cover up the gold. It looks pretty when you let the gold shine through.

5. Get Ready With Me: Sigma Defining Eyes Palette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LsU09RZD00
a. BB Cream
b. Concealer
c. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw, under lip, sides of nose
d. Lorac Blush in Rendezvous: Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Blush in Pearlescent Pink
e. MAC Silver Dusk, tops of cheekbones, sides of eyes, down the nose, cupid's bow: Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Translucent
f. Eye Primer
g. Sigma Defining Eyes Brighten Up Blue Pencil, on lid, blend out with finger (watch video for the shape she does): Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Eye Liner in Deep Blue
h. Sigma Defining Eyes Palette, Midnight, on lid and lower lash line, not inner lower lash line: Sephora Cinderella Palette in Midnight
i. Same Palette, Beam, under brow, inner corner: Wet 'n Wild Shimmer The Night Away, 1st color
j. Same Palette, Brunette, crease: The Balm Rockstar Palette, Allegro
k. Same Palette, Halo, inner lower lash line: Sephora Cinderella Palette in A Wish
l. Black Eye Liner waterline, tightline
m. Mascara
n. Maybelline Color Whisper in Mocha Muse: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Born With It
o. MAC In Synch Lip Liner, line lips and fill them in: L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pinks
p. MAC Boldly Bare line lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
My Thoughts: I'm not used to having midnight blue on my eyes. It's a dark blue smoky eye look, but I think it looks pretty. It seems appropriate for those dark, rainy spring days we've been having here. Don't be too heavy handed with the brown in the crease. I think I need to go back with makeup remover and get rid of some.

6. Get Ready With Me: Purple Lip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmzU99KnLuI
a. Foundation
b. Concealer
c. Bronzer
d. Catrice Do Blush Floralista: Bare Minerals Blush in Joyous Jennifer
e. Mac Silver Dusk, tops of cheekbones, sides of eyes, down the nose, cupid's bow: Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Translucent
f. Powder
g. NYX Lip Liner in Deep Purple, fill in lips: Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Lip Liner in Brandywine
h. Physicians Formula Matte Quad in Classic Nudes, lightest color, under brow, inner corners: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color
i. Same Palette, bottom right color, lid, lower lash line: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 3rd color
j. Same Palette, upper right color, crease: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 2nd color
k. Same Palette, upper left color, crease: Maybelline Eye Studio in Smoky Cinnamon, 3rd shade
l. Lioele Jewel Mix Marble Blusher, under eyebrows, tearducts: The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
m. Same Palette, upper left color, lower lash line: Maybelline Eye Studio in Smoky Cinnamon, 3rd shade
n. Black eyeliner, waterline, tightline
o. Black gel liner, upper lash line
p. Mascara
q. Maybelline Color Sensation Vivids 905 Lipstick in Brazen Berry
My Thoughts: I wasn't sure about how the lipstick would look on me, but I think it looks good! I'm really surprised. It's not that different from wearing plum. I heard that wearing berry looks good to bring out hazel eyes. So hopefully that's what that does. The Maybelline Vivid Lipsticks are really bright so I get sort of nervous about wearing them. I also get nervous about wearing purple lips.

7. Get Ready With Me: Lilac Lips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfzOTAn61RY
a. Foundation
b. Concealer, triangle shape under eyes, down nose, cupid's bow
c. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, forehead, jaw, under lip, sides of nose
d. MAC Archie's Girls Powder Blush in Prom Princess: Elf Evil Queen Beauty Book Lip and Cheek Pencil for Day Time (this is a pencil, not a powder, but you blend it into your cheeks and it leaves a violet pink blush that is similar)
e. MAC Archie's GIrls Pearl Matte Beauty Powder in Veronica's Blush, top of cheekbones, sides of eye: Boots No. 7 High Lights Illuminating Lotion (this has a similar color even though it is not a powder)
f. Eye Primer
g. Black Gel Liner (see video) She does a wing.
h. NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny, crease
i. Mascara
j. NYX Lip Liner in Flower, fill in lips: Elf Cruella Beauty Book Day Lip and Cheek Pencil
k. MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 Lipstick: Revlon Lip Butter in Gumdrop
l. MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 Lip Gloss: Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Lilac Pastelle
My Thoughts: I didn't know how I would like lilac on my lips, but I think it looks cute. It looks good if you have a flick on your eyes. It adds to the 60's mod look. I looked up what color looks good with lilac, and I found that yellow compliments lilac. For some reason I don't have a yellow top! I do have a peach top, so I think I'm going to wear peach with this. My drugstore makeup is a good dupe for the MAC Viva Glam.

8. Get Ready With Me: MAC Archie's Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2HllGvEC0s
a. Foundation
b. Concealer, triangle under eyes
c. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw, neck, under lip, sides of nose
d. MAC Archie's Girl Flatter Me Pearl Matte Face Powder (blush): Elf Twinkle Pink Blush mixed with Elf Candid Coral
e. MAC Archie's Girl Veronica's Blush Pearl Matte Face Powder, top of cheekbones: Bare Minerals Clear Radiance
f. Eye Primer
g. MAC Archie's Girl Veronica's Blush Pearl Matte Face Powder, under eyebrows, cupid's bow, down the nose, eyelids, tear ducts: Bare Minerals Clear Radiance
h. MAC Archie's Girl Flatter Me Pearl Matte Face Powder, crease: Elf Twinkle Pink Blush mixed with Elf Candid Coral
i. Bronzer crease, outer part of lid
j. Black liquid liner, top lashes, cat eye
k. Mascara (upper lashes)
l. Warm brown eye shadow (I'm not sure what she used.) crease, lower lash line: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 3rd color
m. Mascara (lower lashes)
n. MAC In Synch Lip Liner, fill in lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink
o. MAC Boldly Bare Lip Liner, line lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
p. MAC Archie's Girl Summer Sweetheart Lipglass: Prestige Skin Loving Minerals Lasting Moisture Lip Gloss in Soft Peach

9. Get Ready With Me: MAC Viva Glam Nicki http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zijvjMNtlIc
a. Moisturizer
b. Foundation
c. Concealer
d. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw, under lip, sides of nose
e. MAC Archie's Girl Veronica's Blush Pearl Matte Face Powder (as a blush): Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Natural
f. Same (as a highlighter) top of cheekbones, nose, cupid's bow: Bare Minerals Clear Radiance
g. Eye Primer
h. Global Goddess I Divine Eye Color in Darjeeling, crease: Covergirl Tapestry Taupe
i. MAC Archie's Girl Veronica's Blush Pearl Matte Face Powder (highlighter), under brows, inner corners: Bare Minerals Clear Radiance
j. Global Goddess I Divine Eye Color in Shambala, eyelid, lower lash line: The Balm Nude'Tude Eyeshadow Palette in Stubborn
k. Global Goddess I Divine Eye Color in Kumaon, outer v and crease, lower lash line: Elf Cruella Beauty Book in Sewage
l. Black gel liner upper lash line, wing
m. Mascara
n. MAC In Synch Lip Liner, fill in lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche in All About Pink
o. MAC Boldly Bare Lip Liner, line lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
p. MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lip Glass: Elf Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Pink Lemonade

10. Chit Chat Get Ready With Me: Berry Lips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S7llsJAWT0
a. Foundation
b. Concealer, triangle under eyes
c. Bronzer, hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw
d. Be a Bombshell Cosmetics Glowing Goddess: Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
e. MAC Archie's Girl Veronica Blush Pearl Matte Face Powder, top of cheekbones: Bare Minerals Clear Radiance
f. MAC Boldly Bare Lip Liner, fill in lips: Elf Feather Proof Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
g. Be a Bombshell Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Sangria: The Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen
h. Be a Bombshell Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Halo, under eyebrow, inner corner: Sephora Cinderella Palette, Charming
i. Sigma Eye Base in Unveil: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bold Gold
j. Global Goddess I Divine Eye Color in Kumaon, eyelid, lower lash line: Elf Cruella Beauty Book in Sewage
k. Be a Bombshell Cosmetics in Tempted: Wet 'n Wild Greed, 5th color
l. Be a Bombshell Cosmetics in Corrupt, outer corner, crease: Wet 'n Wild Fergie Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette in Dutchess Lounge, bottom right shadow
m. MAC Archie's Girls Summer Sweetheart Lip Glass: Prestige Skin Loving Minerals Lasting Moisture Lip Gloss in Soft Peach
n. Mascara
My Thoughts: I like this video because she talks! This is like her older videos. It's cute because her two year old son is in it.

I hope you like these looks! Sam has done a ton of other looks that I want to copy in future posts.

April Birchbox

Hi there,

Spring has sprung, and we're ready for a little change. That's why we teamed up with Women's Health for this month's Birchbox. The magazine's beauty and wellness experts put together a collection of their favorite products, all designed to help you fine-tune your lifestyle.

Our philosophy? Tiny tweaks, big results. We all know that the little things - weekly face masks, nightly eye cream, or five minutes in the sunshine - can make all the difference. That's why we've got plenty of ways that you can improve your overall outlook. First step: Test out your new samples and share photos of how you're using them with this month's hashtag #TinyTweaks!

And don't forget to follow the hashtag, where we'll be sharing tips and tricks for using your products, hosting fun giveaways, and giving you plenty of beauty and wellness inspiration.

xoxo,
Katia, Hayley & the Birchbox Team

1. Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir: It's not just your skin that needs antiaging help. This new shine-boosting serum cures dry strands and reduces the odds of age-related breakage. It says "Combat 8 signs of aging hair: volume loss, breakage, less shine, roughness, dryness, brittleness, unruliness, and loss of color vibrancy." That depresses me! I remember when my hair was pretty! I'm going to try this out.

2. Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-On: "We love sending you the latest high-end beauty essentials every month. But we also keep an eye out for affordable finds that will brighten your routine. Our newest obsession: this nifty eye roll-on from Simple Sensitive Skin Experts. It helps to reduce puffiness and revitalize tired eyes by instantly cooling and gently massaging the delicate eye area. We're adding it to your sample haul because we thing you'll love it as much as we do. And a fun tip - keep it in the refrigerator for an added cool boost in the morning." I am really bad at taking care of my eye area. I buy things with the intention of taking care of it, but I never use it. This looks like a good, sensitive product.

3. Mirenesse Glossy Kiss Lipstick: "Launching exclusively in the Birchbox Shop, this user-friendly lip pencil is a quick way to score a high-impact pout." This is in Flirty Kiss. It is bright red. The packaging says it can be used for lips and cheeks. It reminds me of Benefit Benetint's color. I like it!

4. Vitivia Pro: Vitamin Capsules: "Upgrade your skincare routine by smoothing on these nifty single-use capsules. Concentrated vitamin C brightens your skin tone, while anti aging vitamin A softens fine lines." I'm actually happy with my skin routine. I don't want to mess it up with anything else. I think I will give these to my mom.

5. Caudalie Divine Oil: "Made with a blend of grape, argan, hibiscus, and sesame oils, this multitasking wonder gives skin, hair, and nails a gorgeous glow." I've heard about this! I'm curious to try it. I won't put it on my face.

I Love Spring TAG

I watched this Youtube video by lanaindiana and I decided I wanted to do it too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-I6RI6YUsc I tag whoever reads this blog who wants to do it!

1. Favorite spring nail polish? Essie Nail Lacquer in Mint Candy Apple

I'm really loving this color on my nails, and in general. I love pastels.

2. What is your must-have lip color this spring? Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Bellini

This was in my favorites last month. It's a really pretty color. But I don't just wear this color. I like to try out all kinds of looks every day. But if I had to choose a color, this color is perfect for Spring.

3. Show us your favorite spring dress. I actually never wear dresses. Even when I was skinny, I didn't like wearing dresses. So I picked out my favorite spring shirt.

Again, it's another pastel! I love this color purple! I don't have very many purples in my wardrobe, and this is new. I tried to fold it so you could see how the sleeves are bunched up. I don't know what that is called, but it is cute.

4. What's your favorite flower? Tulip

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It's hard for me to pick a favorite flower because I've grown up around a bunch of gardeners, and where I live there are tons of flowers and people that love to grow them. I'll just say that tulips are one of my favorite flowers.

5. Favorite spring scarf/accessory? I don't wear scarfs, but I have a spring looking watch.

Again, there is that mint color again! I got this watch at Target. I got it in the wintertime, but it looks like a springtime watch.

6. What spring trend(s) are you most excited about this year? I honestly don't keep up on the trends. Whenever I notice something that is a trend it usually looks odd to me.

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7. Favorite spring candle? I've said in another tag, I'm scared to light candles!

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8. Favorite body spray/perfume for spring? Juicy Couture Couture La La

This smells like fruits and flowers. I love it. It is so refreshing to me. I'm almost out of this little sample. I may have to actually buy the bottle!

9. What is spring like where you live?

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It is cold and rainy, but there are times where it is sunny. The flowers are starting to bloom. And that is pretty to see.

10. What's your favorite thing about spring?

I love to see all the flowers blooming. I love to see the sun shining more. I don't like how dark it is in the winter. It makes me feel sad.

11. Are you a spring cleaner? No. I wish I was. I tend to hold on to things. I feel bad letting things go.

12. Any plans for spring break or an upcoming vacation? I just had spring break. I didn't do much except for read.

I hope you like my tag! I tag you to do it!