Makeup Splurge
About a month ago, I tweeted to Leigh Ann (a freelance makeup artist), “Hey you. I need help finding the perfect lip shade(s) and a brand. Can you assist? Do you do this kind of thing? ;)” She promptly responded and we set a date to meet at Nordstrom during my lunch hour. An hour later, I was walking out with lots of fun makeup and a new, bright shade of nail polish. It honestly was the best thing I could have done. Leigh Ann, who is amazing at what she does, sat me down and showed me various different “looks.” An every day look, a fun summery look, and a look for when I go out at night. Obviously I couldn’t buy everything but I did choose the makeup pictured above. The photo of me was taken on my iPhone right after she did my makeup. My makeup used to NEVER look that good. I always hated my lip gloss (it never stayed on), my eyeliner always creased and I wasn’t using the best shade of blush.
I would highly recommend snagging a professional makeup artist and having them give you a mini lesson if you feel a bit uninspired by your current makeup collection. I really love the quality of Bobbi Brown’s line, the simplicity of the branding and it’s seriously so affordable. What are you wearing lately? Any new, fun shades? Anything that you SWEAR by? I’m always up for recommendations + a little incentive to go into a Sephora or Nordstrom!
Rich Lip Color in Guava | Eyeshadows in Bone and Rose Gold | Sheer Color Lip Glass in Citrus | Lip Gloss in Rosy | Butter London’s Jaffa
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Beauty goodies! Fun, and perfect for the (incoming, soon, hopefully) spring weather. Bobbi Brown cosmetics really are wonderful.
I use Tarte’s cheek stain in natural beauty and Stila’s waterproof liquid eyeliner. I have this issue where my eyeliner ALWAYS smears with eyeliners, even waterproof ones, because my eyelids are oily. Grr. But the Stila one works like a dream.
I’m thinking about branching out and buying NARS Orgasm blush this spring. It looks peachy and soft, and I could use a break from my pink/rose hue.
Side note: I like your washi tape!
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Your posts on beauty are the only (literally) reminder I have to think about girly, fun things – Thank you! The Clinique eye liner rec was superb and now I can’t wait to try Bobbi Brown!
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These are lovely! I’ve splurged too much on make-up this winter, so I’m not buying anything now. Will keep Bobbi Brown in mind for later on though;)
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Veronica
My absolute FAVORITE item that I’ve been using is called “Sealed With A Kiss” and its a roll-on seal that you put over your lipstick and it literally holds the color ALL day. I love it. http://www.amazon.com/Sealed-Kiss-Roll-Lipstick-Fixative/dp/B000BPC62Y
Thanks for the recommendations Alli! LOVE me some BUTTER nail polish.
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i love nars and mac. they suit my junior-prostitute look very well. but aside from decent makeup products, i think a lot of pain could be saved with the correct makeup brushes/tools.
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Jacqueline
I love Bobbi Brown – I always, always splurge on a very neutral everyday eye shadow. I used a shade very similar to Bone only with a slight shimmer… Do you like the Butter nail polish? That’s one brand I’ve never tried but have wanted to!