Sorry I have been MIA!!!

Hello blog world!

I want to apologize for being absent for so long. I had surgery on July 13th and again yesterday morning. Needless to say I expected to be blogging while laid up and unfortunately that didn't happen. I am hoping that I am up to writing more this time around. If there are not any major blogs I want to at least post tidbits like surveys, thoughts and such. I really want to do a blog post on my current nail polish collection. I have also thought about doing a blog on being fashionable on a budget, as well as dorm room advice for those of you who are attending college for the first time and making that big transition ! Anyways I hope to feel much more up to blogging. Oh and I also have a small makeup hall to blog about !

<3 Lia

Review: VS Luminous Face and Cheek Highlighter

Twice a year, I find myself literally rushing to Victoria Secret for their Semi-Annual Sale. This year I was so excited that I found several goodies since during the past few sales I have found very little. Not only did I find their typical items (bras, pajama pieces...etc) I also found several sprays and makeup items. One of the items I purchased was the VS Luminous Face and Cheek highlighter. Upon finding the item, I was so excited because I had heard that they carried a good highlighter. I figured that maybe they were doing away with the line or just the product since it was on sale and knew I needed to snatch it up. The shade I purchased was Sea Shells.

The packaging was nice as it came in a decorated teal box with animal print. Unfortunately the excitement of this product stops at the packaging. I was unable to find a good enough swatch because the product hardly shows up at all. I had a tough time finding it at all and once I caked it on my hand, it quickly faded with the slightest touch. Suddenly I realize why  it was so cheap during the sale. They wanted to get rid of it! Also, the smell of the product really bothered me. I am used to the smell of lip sticks or other cosmetics that have a very slight smell that isn't anything special. Unfortunately this smelled almost like clay to me. Not very attractive! I hope maybe VS will come out with a different highlighter that will work a lot better and hopefully be pigmented in the right way. I wanted to love this product and I was so excited when I found it. What a let down!

Summer bracelets !

So I used to never wear bracelets. For some reason I hated feeling like something was restricting my hands. Silly right? I guess I used to hate the excess. Now, I am completely head over heels in love with jewelry and any accessory I can get my hands on. The Trent for the summer seasons seems to be stacking bracelets. It has become a treat to discover new bracelets. I have noticed a lot of Chan Luu bracelets around town and I can't resist the style. They can be so trendy while offering a natural and Bohemian look. The way they wrap around and the beading details the bracelet is just stunning.
In the picture I posted I have my open link silver bracelet, an off-white thin metal bracelet. (around 1cm) and my black Pandora bracelet. They are definitely my go to's right now. I love to add costume jewelry to them to customize them to my outfit. It is definitely interesting to see what is out there for you to purchase ! Some of my favorite places to get costume jewelry bracelet are Charming Charlies, Forever 21, Francesca's Collections and White House Black Market! Post below if you have a boutique to get your jewelry or if you have your favorite wrist accessory!

<3 Lia

Quick update!

Sorry I have been so MIA...believe it or not I have not abandoned blogging so early on into it! I have been pretty busy but starting this week I'll have a lot more up. I have some great reviews, thoughts and even some regrets to blog about. Regrets of course meaning products I regret ever purchasing! Anywho...thanks to those who read and keep an eye out for some new posts :)


<3 Lia

MAC'S Creme De Nude - My new obsession!

So I bought Creme De Nude a few months back and I have to say it is by far my favorite lipstick at the moment. It has a milky texture that allows it to glide on easily. I never thought I would be a nude lipstick fan, but after trying this one I can't imagine not using it. Before I put lipstick on I prefer to use a light moisturizer(or balm) to serve as a base. Creme de Nude looks really alone, but I find almost any gloss looks great on top of it. My current favorite is Creme De Nude with MAC'S Docile or Chandelier by NYX. Both look stunning! If you're a fan of the Kardashian sisters like I am, you'll notice that they tend to be big on nude glossy lips. I find that Creme de Nude definitely has that effect to it!

Summer Scent!

So today I finally purchased a perfume I have had my eye on for a while. I debated it until I saw one of my favorite beauty guru's talk about it. I have never been paid much attention to EL fragrances but I have loved the smell of Bronze Goddess! It is the perfect combo of coconut and suntan oil. The one way I could describe it is summer in a bottle. It really reminds me of being on the beach, laying out and listening to the ocean. So relaxing! The pay off is great, I have had it on for several hours and it is still the perfect smell. A little goes a long way with this scent.

If you are someone that craves the beach all year long you will love this perfume. I certainly do!

<3 Lia

PS: I am still learning how to do this blogging thing...I think it will be much better when I figure out how to add pictures without the weird borders...until then I won't post pics! I have the weekend free so I will tackle that then!

Follow me on Twitter!

Hey all!

So it's late and I didn't get a chance to post the review I had been wanting to do so instead I figured I would post my twitter username and invite you all to follow me on there!

Twitter name: @LiaLauren87

Goal for tomorrow: Post a review on my two favorite summer perfume's!!!!

Welcome to my blog!

Hey all! So if you're reading this blog you know that I have in fact ventured into blogging! I have a passion for fashion, shopping, makeup and all things that are great in life! From time to time I will review styles, cosmetics and other things. I might even post randomness from time to time. We will see what happens. Please be patient with me...I'm new at this!

To start I have decided to do a survey that I found that might tell a little bit more about me! I found this survey a while ago on one of the blogs I follow. I can't remember which  one but I thought it was great! Here we go!


SKINCARE


-How many times do you wash your face daily? Twice. Once when I wake up and once when I go to bed.

-What skin type do you have? Combination skin

-What is your current facial wash? Rare Minerals Facial Cleanser...I am so loyal to it!

-Do you exfoliate? I do!

-What moisturizer do you use? I currently use a sephora cleanser that is paraben free.

-Do you have freckles? Yes, but they only come out on my nose when I tan.

-Do you use eye cream? Occasionally I use the rare minerals night eye cream.

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin? Not really...maybe in my early teens but I can't think of anything major

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ? Yes, but now I'm allergic!

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use? MSF Natural in the color Medium

-How about concealer? Maybelline Super Stay 24 hr

-Do you know your undertone color? Yes,olive

-What do you think of fake eyelashes? I love them but sometimes they are hardly worth the effort

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months? Yes! I buy mascara all the time so that is never an issue!

-What brand of mascara do you use? Maybelline! I love their Colassal, Falsies, One by One...all of them!

-Sephora or MAC? That is not a fair question. Probably Sephora because they have more...the employees at Mac are more helpful though.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card? No :(

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application? Brushes, eyelash curler, tweezers(for lashes when I add them)

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? MAC Painterly Paint Pot, Urban Decay Shadow Primer...

-For the face? Just moisturizer

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)? Urban Decay is my favorite brand hands down!

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? Pencil

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? Um...never?

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? So messy but most the time the color payoff is great!

-Do you use mineral makeup? Yes, my foundation.

-What is your favorite lipstick? I have a few favorites but right now I am really loving MAC's Creme De Nude

-How about lipgloss? MAC Viva Glam Gaga at the moment!

-What is your favorite blush to use? Nars Exhibit A!

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay? No...I'm too afraid I won't get what I am looking for!

-Do you like drugstore makeup? I actually do! NYC has made some grade creme stick blushes!

-Do you go to CCO's? I've never been but that's on my list of things to do this summer!

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? Not really, but I respect people who do.

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup? I don't think so. I try to use a steady hand.

-Name a makeup crime that you hate? A bad eyeshadow job! Some people just don't know how to put it on!

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup? Yes! It's completely possible to wear any color. It just depends on how you wear it!

-Which celebrity always has great make up? Kim Kardashian...Reese Witherspoon's always looks great too!

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use? Mascara!

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on? Yes, but I try to avoid it. I believe someone should always try to look their best!

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?I don't think I look completely unfortunate! I don't know how to even answer this question! haha
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line? MAC, Urban Decay and also Too Faced!

-What do you think of Makeup?? It's fun to play with...it allows you to be creative with yourself!

More to come <3