13 for '13

It's the end of the year!  I hope you had a wonderful 2013, and I hope your 2014 will be even better!  I've picked out my 13 favorite products that I purchased in 2013.  These have been staples in my makeup, and I have adored them this past year. So, in no particular order:  13 of my 2013 favorites!

Urban Decay Naked Flushed Bronzer: This stuff is amazing!  It actually works with my skin tone and blends really well.

Maybelline The Falsies Flared/The Falsies: At this point, you're probably sick of hearing me (and everyone else on the face of this planet) rave about this mascara.

Essie Mint Candy Apple:  This is my absolute most favorite nail polish ever ever ever.  It's also my favorite color.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder:  Keeps me shine free.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in 005 Nude: Also in my December favorites.

Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base:  This primer is amazing at keeping my eyeshadow where I want it to be.  It doesn't smudge or wiggle around at all!

MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque: One of my good friends told me about this.  I use it mostly as a base for my eyeshadows, and it keeps them where I put them and adds a coppery/goldy undertone.  It is also amazing when you build it up and use it by itself.

EOS Raspberry Pomegranate: Raspberry and Pomegranate are two of my favorite fruits and scents.  So naturally, I love this EOS!

Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in Brown: This stuff works a trick.  I don't think I've gone a week without wearing it since I got it!

MAC Lipstick in Amplify:  You might notice that my two favorite lipsticks look similar.  I loved this one for fall/winter as it is a darker bright pink.  It's super creamy, and I always get complements on it.

Topshop Lipstick in Ooh La La:  This was my spring/summer lipstick staple.  (review)

MAC Eyeshadow in Woodwinked: One of MAC's most loved eyeshadows made it's way into my heart this year.

MAC Eyeshadow in Amber Lights: Another MAC crowd favorite.  I love these two coppery colors.  Because I have blue eyes, they suit me really well.

There it is!  Hopefully 2014 will bring me many new products to love!

Product Review | Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil

Eyeliner has always been one of my favorite types of makeup.  I'm constantly on the quest for the perfect cat eye, and I love the way eyeliner can completely transform a makeup look.  A few months ago, I went into Sephora with the mission of buying a great pencil eyeliner.  I swatched every one in the store, and I decided that I liked Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide On Pencil in Bourbon best.

 First off, the texture of these pencils is AH-mazing!  They really do glide on, which is so nice.  I don't think I've ever used a pencil eyeliner that has slid onto my eye so easily.  This makes it really easy to control.  It also stays put very well.  It doesn't transfer to the lid midway through the day.  It's even lasted through a workout in which I got very sweaty.  This eyeliner lives up to its name!

 Take a look at that color!  I love, love, love soft brown eyeliners, as they suit my fair skin and light blue eyes really nicely.  There is some shimmer in the liner, too.  It is so gorgeous paired with a really light eye shadow.  I especially love it with a baby pink.  This eyeliner has been a staple in my makeup recently!  I have been loving a light eye with this liner and lots of mascara, a bright face with a matte pink blush, and pink lips of varying brightness this summer.  That has been my go-to look, and this eyeliner completes it perfectly!

FOTD | Dinner with Friends

Tonight, I'm going to dinner with some friends, and I thought I'd do a Face of the Day because this is one of the looks I've been loving this summer!

Sorry for the crappy iPhone selfie--I had no one else to take my photo for me!

 

Products Used:

Face:

Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals Foundation in Light Beige

Alison Raffaele True Concealer in 1

Benefit Moon Beam Highlighter

Illamasqua Blush in Hussy

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 001 Transparent

Eyes:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in YDK

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Half-Baked

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Bootycall (highlights)

Maybelline Eyeshadow in 70 Browntones (lighter color) (brows)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Bourbon (review coming)

Maybelline the Falsies Mascara

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Lips:

Topshop Lipstick in Ooh La La (review coming)

Reviews of Products I Used:

Illamasqua Blush in Hussy

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 001 Transparent 

Let me know if you have any questions about how I created the look or if you want reviews of any of the products I used!