Fall Ombré Lip

I love wearing an ombré lip during the fall. It's my favorite way to show off a bold color while giving your lips more definition at the same time. They're so easy to do and looks like you've put in a lot of effort when you really did not. So far I've seen them done in red, coral, and even blue. Here is my version of a purple ombré lip color. 

Products used: 

Heroine, Dark Side, and Siss by Mac  |  Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown | Benefit They're Real! Gel liner | Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette

My First Haul

I really don't splurge shop as much as most girls do.  So I was super excited to take a few days off work and go to Charlotte and treat myself for once. I like to shop cute and affordable. You'll most likely catch me in stores like Forever21, WetSeal, charlotterusse, and Body Central. 

My favorite part of the trip was going to ULTA for the first time. Don't get me wrong, I go by my local store at home and window shop all the time. But I've never bought anything until now.

I literally had a complete fangirl moment as soon as I walked into ULTA. Being the makeup junkie that I am, I was excited to try the things that I've always had an eye on. My first grab was the Naked 2 Pallete. I love the packaging. It has this sturdy metal container that would make it nearly impossible to crack the eyeshadows. I also love that there's a mixture between shimmery and matte colors and I can not wait to start making tutorials.

Of course I had to give the Benefit's They're Real push-up Liner a try after seeing all the hype about it from other bloggers and YouTube. This eyeliner is really outstanding. It's the first gel liner that's in pen form and it runs so smoothly onto the skin. I honestly believe it when they say that this is the "eyeliner of the century".
Knowing that foundation is the most important part of anyone's makeup routine, I decided to make my first Real Technique purchase a Real Techniques Stippling Brush. I love the soft, black and white fibers and the cute pink packaging. I'm so glad that I've invested in a good quality face brush. It gives my foundation a smoother application and reduces my makeup to little or no cakieness. For only $5.99, I could not turn this opportunity down.
Last but not least, is my all time favorite purchase, the Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown. I've been on the hunt for a good staple piece to add to my brow routine and for some reason, drug store brands were just not cutting it. This product is long-lasting, waterproof, and comes with a double-sided spoolie for an easier application.

It's always important to treat yourself once in awhile. Lately, I have been working nonstop for 2 months straight and I don't splurge my money very often. But I am so grateful to be able to get these products so that I could share them with you guys! I hope you enjoyed reading.

Much love, Sylvia S.

Addicted to Heroine

The first step to having an addiction is admitting that you have a problem. Hi I am addicted to buying Mac lipsticks. As of today, I own 7 different colors. And although that may not seem like a lot to some people, I cannot help but think about what color I want to buy next.

Honestly, it was love at first sight when I had laid my eyes on Heroine. I actually saw a customer at work with it on and I had to chase her down like a crazy person in order to find out what the name of this shade was. My addict-like instincts were telling me that it was a Mac lipstick and that just made me want to go out and buy it even more. What I love about this color is that you can get away wearing it in any season. This shade of purple has a slight pink undertone in the light that gives you girly look for summer and spring.  And for the winter and fall, all you need to do is layer that baby up with a coat or two and you got yourself a dark, sultry lip. 

When I first started buying Mac lipsticks, I had to learn what worked best for my skin color through trial and error. I kept buying nudes that were too light and I don't know about you, but the powdered donut look is not for me. I feel like there aren't that many NW45 beauty bloggers out there. So if you know any, please comment below and I'll definitely check them out. 

Oh, by the way, do you like my nails? They're press-ons! I purchased them at my local beauty supply store and filed them into a stiletto shape. It's my first time having kitty claws and I'm not gonna lie, they're a little hard to get used to. I couldn't even start the microwave without looking like a doofus. But I got loads of compliments at work. Tell me what you guys think. 

M·A·C 'Heroine' Lipstick