Blush Collection

Continuing with my collection blogs, I decided to do all my blushes. I don't really have too many of them so I thought this would be a quick blog to do before doing my online mid-term and then going to bed. Until recently I didn't really use blushes, because I have really rosy cheeks and thought that blushes would only make me look worse. However, once I started getting into makeup I realized that blushes just give a nice glow to my skin and make it look better! Next on my list is to try one of MAC's Beauty Powder Blushes, Tiffany (MakeupByTiffanyD) raves about these, so I think I'll be purchasing one the next time I go to Mac...probably next week, haha.

So...on to the collection!

Petticoat MSF (Limited Edition)

This is such a pretty light pink color with some shimmer into it. It's light enough where it doesn't make me look crazy, but it warms up my cheeks and leaves a pretty sheen. Some people on YouTube have even mentioned you could use this as a highlight in the summer when you've got more color. Hopefully I'll get my butt in gear and start tanning and find out. =)

Love Rocks Minerialized Blush Duo

Gold violet melange/bright blue pink

Love Rocks is really pretty hot pink. When I started buying my blushes I wanted to make sure that they were all pretty different, so I felt I wasn't wasting my money. To use, I just swirl my brush over both colors to get a nice shimmering pink on my cheeks.

NARS Orgasm

This was one of the first blushes I bought. It's such a pretty peachy color, and it would compliment anyone. It's one of the most famous blushes from what I've heard and I really do think it would look good on anyone.

NARS Madly

This blush I truly bought just because of Tiffany (MakeupByTiffanyD). She used it in a tutorial and talked about how pretty it was so I felt I had to get it. It does kind of look blah in the container, but when you put it on your cheeks it this really pretty sun-kissed look.

Solar Riche Bronzing Powder

Midtone deep orange brown

This isn't really a blush, but I only have the one good bronzer so that's why it is in this drawer. I've talked about this color before, in my CCO haul, but I hadn't used it at that time. I use this product to contour with, and it works SOOO well. I had been using a Revlon bronzer before to contour, but this product was made for my skin it feels. It just blends out so well and creates a very natural coloring. This one pictured is from the Neo-Scifi Collection from MAC, but it's been re-released in the Style Warrior Collection right now, so if you don't have it you need to get it!

Well, that's the blush collection! I have some Mary Kay blushes and bronzers, but I've put those away after getting MAC. I still have them for right now, in case I need them, but I'll probably be giving them away or something soon to make room for more makeup, haha.

You guys have a good night! Look for upcoming blogs about makeup looks, more on my collection, reviews, and hopefully another small haul! =)

Later!

TARYN

Pay Day Haul

Sorry this has taken sooo long to put up, but it's been a busy weekend. =) I got my new computer desk and had to rearrange a little to put it in my room, I've ordered a new computer monitor (one that is a flat screen), I've been busy with school and work...I just never seem to have ANY free time. But anyways, on to the good stuff!

So Thursday was pay day, and I got to go shopping! YEAH!! I probably went a little overboard, but I hadn't been to the mall in awhile, so I felt like I deserved it.

First stop...Ulta. There was actually 2 things I went in to buy, but unfortunately they only had one. The other was this new mascara from Loreal, it is suppose to be like the Givenchy (?) mascara with the ball at the end, and I so want to try it. If you all have seen it out in places, please tell me where!! So I just got a hair product:

It's Redken's Spray Starch 15. I saw where Elle (Allthatglitters21) had recently purchased it and she said it works really well at getting the curl to stay in your hair when you curl it with a straightener. I've recently learned how to do this, so I thought I'd give this stuff a try to see if it helps keep the curl.

Next was on to the mall and my first stop was MAC, of course! =) I had left my list in the car though, so I'll admit I went a ittle crazy and got things I probably wouldn't have if I had remembered my list.

My Stash from MAC

Hue Lipstick-Soft pale pink (glaze). I love more muted lip colors, and I had heard about this from either MakeupByTiffanyD or xsparkage, I can't remember, but I just thought it was so pretty. I've worn it twice already. I think it goes well with both a dramatic eye or a tame one. I put Sugarrimmed Dazzleglass over it to add some sparkle and more gloss-GORGEOUS!

Goldyrocks Dazzleglass-sheer soft yellow with pink and gold pearl. I'll admit, this was not on any of my lists, but I knew that a lot of gurus on YouTube have been talking about it, and I think it's limited edition, so I went ahead and got it. Plus, it's yellow which is my favorite color, haha. Don't worry, it doesn't show up yellow, it actually it just a pretty gold color, perfect to add some sparkle to any lipstick.

Style Warrior Lipglass-Blackened bronze brown with pearl (frost). Once again, this wasn't on my list, but when the MAs suggested I look at the Style Warrior Collection it drew me in. I liked the dark brown of it, and since it was a gloss I figured it wouldn't be too dark. I've worn this a couple of times to work, and I think it works well. It just gives a bit of color, and I think it will look even better if I ever get to tanning and have a good bronze to my skin.

Plus Luxe Plushglass-fluorescent pink with pink pearl (In the Good-Bye section on maccosmetics.com so get it now!!). This I got thanks to Amber, my hair stylist. Since it is retiring I knew I had to get it, so it was actually on my list, haha. Don't be frightened by the bright pink of it, it actually gives the lips just a subtle pink tint which is nice on those summery days when you have just a bronze or neutral eye.

Vibrant Grape eyeshadow-bright magenta purple (satin). I have been wanting this eyeshadow for months!!! It has been a MAC pro color, so I have not been able to get it until it came out with the Style Warrior Collection. When I found out it was being released with the regular MAC line, I circled the day on my calender and marked that I could FINALLY get it! I just love it. I love purples anyway, but this one is just to vibrant and pigmented. I love it!

Nehru eyeshadow-muted bluish black (matte). This color I got after watching one of Tiffany's videos. I know it looks kind of black or grey, but once you put it on your lid it does look more navy. I wore it today actually, and I think it makes my eyes look more blue, which is always nice.

Copperplate eyeshadow-muted mid-tone grey (matte2). This has to be one of the most different colors I own in my collection. Once again, I got it after Tiffany did a tutorial with it, and I have to say it is a really nice color! I did the look she did, which was Carrie Underwood inspired I believe, and it is just a nice neutral look. Very nice I think for these summer looks. I would definitely recommend this color if you tend to do a lot of neutral looks on your eyes.

So that was my MAC haul...probably the biggest one I've done since my birthday actually, haha. My next spot was Lush, yes, I've jumped on the bandwagon. About a month ago I realized that I have a Lush in my Macy's, and what was even sadder is that it is right across from MAC! Since so many of the gurus that I follow talk about this place, I knew I had to check it out. So, on this shopping trip I decided to get a few things to try. I have only tried one thing so far, so I'll definitely keep you posted on my opinion of the things I try out.

Let me warn you for people who haven't been before...after a few smells of things, they all kind of run into each other. Thankfully I had a nice person who helped me out some, she even gave me a sample a soap, because at the counter I really couldn't tell if I liked it with all the other smells. I'll definitely have to go back and get a few more things to try though. =)

In my descriptions of items I have included the price of each thing, as well as I have went to the website and copied the description they have on there of that item.

My Stash from Lush =)

Flosty Glitter Bubble Bar ($5.65)-Glittery vanilla and lavender prepare you for a night on the town. So as mentioned I really wanted to try several different things so I wanted to get a Bubble Bar-who doesn't like bubbles in their bath?!?! This one smelled the best, and the pink glitter drew me in I have to say, too. To use you crumble the bar into your bath as the water is filling your tub. The clerk actually told me you can break it into quarters, so I'll have enough for 4 baths! Can't wait to relax in the tub and try it out.

Rockstar Soap (sample shown, which I got for free)-sweet bubblegum soda pop soap strikes just the right cord. This is the product I couldn't decide on in the store after I smelled everything, so the clerk was nice enough to give me sample, and I have to say that I will be returning to purchase a whole bar very soon! I love this smell. I love how it lingers on my skin and how it even makes my bathroom smell good after I take a shower. It's such great stuff!! Would definitely recommend someone trying it. By the way, the sample lasted me about 4 or 5 showers.

Honey I Washed the Kids ($10.58-however, it comes in different sizes and is priced per the weight)-sweet honey heaven cleanses and moisturizes sensitive skin. So this was the product that drew me to Lush. Tiffany and Elle both RAVE about this soap and how good it is, so I knew I needed to get a bar to see if I like it, too. It does smell nice, but after using my Rockstar soap I don't know if it can beat it. Now that I've used up my sample, I will have to cut this one up and try it out. The gurus suggested cutting the soap into pieces so it will last longer and not just wash away from sitting in your shower from the steam. What's really cute about this one is the honey comb on top that can be used as a scrub while you shower. Can't wait to shower next! =)

Soft Coeur (the Honeymooner) Massage Bar ($8.20)-sexy sweet seduction for the skin with milk chocolate and honey. This was like the Bubble bar in that I just wanted to try one out. They were having a sale though that if you bought two, you got the tin for free, so I decided to get the two and try them out. this one is the heart-shaped one, and it just smells so sweet! To use, you hold in your hand for a minute to warm them and then rub on your skin. It's suppose to kind of be like a lotion and really moisturize your skin. I haven't used mine yet, so I'll get back to you on if it works.

Heavanilli Massage Bar ($9.95)-sensual vanilla heaven [the one with pink]. I really like the smell of vanilla so when I saw this one and smelled it, I knew this one I had to try as well.

So that's it for Lush. I'm already making a list of things to try from there when I go back. Some of the things may seem pricey, but if you can find something you really enjoy I think it's worth the money for the relaxing feeling.

So my next stop was Victoria's Secret. Here I bought a lipstick. I usually don't buy makeup from VS, but when I saw the 75% off sign it drew me in. I had to open a ton of boxes, but I found a beautiful shade:

VIP Perfect Lipstick-shimmery rose. As mentioned before, I go for the more pale, muted colors, and I just thought this was perfect! I wore this with Goldyrocks dazzleglass over it, and I thought it was just perfect! Not too nude, but not too overpowering with pink either. I was so happy I got it, and it was only like $3, too!

Finally, this isn't really beauty related, but I went to American Eagle. Here I bought a pretty tealish shirt with crocheted details around the neck and a yellow scarf. I wanted a nice summer scarf after seeing Michele's video on YouTube where she had one tied around her neck. If anyone can tell me how to tie one correctly, please let me know! I can't figure it out!

I know the details didn't show up too well, but the scarf is yellow. I thought that was perfect for summer.

Well, that's my haul for this trip! Hope you guys enjoyed. OH! And thanks to Vanya for telling my about the "flower" button on my camera...it makes the close up pics not blurry. You can actually tell the colors of the products now!

I'm off to bed now, I have an exam tomorrow in my summer class and my new monitor should be here sometime tomorrow as well. I'll try to do another entry soon, continue with my makeup collection maybe?

Later!

TARYN

Some Face Love =)

So last night as I was washing my face, I knew I needed to make a post about my fave drugstore face products=Neutrogena's Deep Clean Line. I love this stuff!! I've tried several of the products but my all time fave is the Toner (it's blue). They have recently stopped selling this product at my Walmart, however, I found it on ulta.com and bought like 3 bottles of it, trying to stock up. I use it EVERY night before bed and I love the cool tingly feeling it leaves behind. I know that some may find that it is kind of strong, but since using it I hardly break out, especially after pairing it with the acne gel from Clean & Clear I've shown before. I've also talked about the Best Bath Store toner, so if you are not really prone to breaking out, maybe only once in a while, and the Neutrogena toner is too strong, you might want to try that one.

Another product of Neutrogena's that I love is the scrub. I really like scrubbing face washes because I always feel that it makes my face feel so much better! Once again, it has that cooling sensation like the toner, and with the scrubs it makes my face feel clean, smooth, and just great at night!

They do have other products I've tried, like several of the face washes, but I really just wanted to mention my favorites. If you don't like scrubbing face washes, they also have a foaming wash that I've tried and really like as well. If your local store doesn't have these products, you might check out ulta.com, I know they still have the toner.

On a related note-I'm not sure if it is part of the Deep Clean line, but Neutrogena came out with a line that is purple, and is suppose to relax you when you used at night. Let me tell you that I didn't like that stuff at all! I bought the scrub, and it stunk so bad, and the scrubs were actually a little harsh, would NOT recommend that stuff at all!

Hope that helps!

More posts later! Have a good night!

Taryn

Eyeshadow Collection

This post is all about my eyeshadow collection! As you can tell, I love eyeshadow, and I have learned that it is worth the few extra dollars to get a good product. In other words, no more CoverGirl or cheaper eyeshadows for me! I have broken my eyeshadows down into color, and I will go through what each color is and a description of that color if it is available from MAC. Most of my eyeshadows are still available, but I will put the ones that were discounted or limited edition in italics. I will also follow up the descriptions with what my favorite colors are from that section as well as ones I wish I hadn't gotten. I hope this will help you all, and I hope you don't look at this as bragging. I just like to look at my blog as a way to tell others good products as well as things to beware of...things I wish I had known, I guess. Enjoy! =)

My Makeup Collection...

Drawer One: Highlights and Neutrals
(If no brand is listed, then it is MAC)

Starting in upper right hand corner and going down:

• JANE-Intensity-A pigment-type e/s, good for going over dark e/s to add shimmer
• Grand Entrance
• Vellum
• Naked Lunch-Minimal pink with shimmer (frost)
  

Second column from right

• Smashbox-FIZZ
• Ricepaper-Peachy gold with shimmer (frost)
• All that Glitters-Beige with gold pearl (veluxe pearl)

Third column from right:

• Vanilla-Peachy-Ivory with reflects (velvet)

Fourth column from right:

• Gesso-Vivid White (matter)
• Crystal Avalanche-White with reflects (veluxe pearl)
• Dazzlelight-Neutral with shimmer (veluxe pearl)

There are several eyeshadows in this drawer that I love! My favorite highlight is dazzlelight. I think it just has enough shimmer to be pretty without making you look like a glitter ball-definitely a must for MAC-lovers! Another good highlight would be Vanilla, I use this one when I have a lot going on on my lid and don't want any shimmer to take away from that. Vellum is a very different highlight, it can create this interesting bluish tint when put on top of darker or purple colors. All that Glitters, Grand Entrance, and Naked Lunch are all good neutral eye lid colors, and I have mentioned them all in a previous post when talking about good, quick looks. Lastly, I would have to say that I love my Smashbox shadow. It is the only Smashbox shadow I have, but I love it, probably because it is so similar to All that Glitters or Naked Lunch.

As far as the bad ones, I don't have too many I don't like. After getting Dazzlelight, I wish now I hadn't bought Crystal Avalanche, just because it is more intense, and I get more use from Dazzlelight. Ricepaper and Gesso are two colors that I guess I'm glad I have, but I don't use them very much, so looking back I should have bought colors I knew I'd use more.

Drawer Two: Blacks/Greys

First right column, starting in upper right corner:

• JANE-Clubbing-A lot like MAC's Black Tied-black with glitter
• Contrast-Purplish-blue with blue pearl(velvet)
• Carbon-Intense Black (matte)

Second column from right:

• Electra-Silver with icy shimmer (frost)
• Plumage-Dusky peacock (matte)
• Typographic-Asphalt black (matte2)

Third column from right:

• Graphology-Blackened purple-grey (matte2)
• Knight Devine-Black with silver pearl (veluxe pearl)

I have four favorites in this drawer: Contrast, Carbon, Plumage, and Graphology. I love Contrast because I use it to do my "Kim Kardashian" look, which is super easy, but looks really good! Carbon is a great color because I can use it in the outer corner to deepen the color, or over eyeliner to smudge it out and look sexier =). Carbon is definitely the must have in this drawer for you MAC-lovers! Plumage is just this gorgeous, unique color that I like to use, especially with my mermaid-eye look. Graphology is a really pretty color as well, because it looks dark, but it has this purple tint to it, and as you will find out in a bit, I love purple eyeshadow!

I only have one eyeshadow in this drawer I regret buying, and that it Typographic. It is an okay color, but it looks way too much like Carbon!

Drawer Three: Purples

Starting in upper right corner and going down:

• Creme de Violet-Pink-violet with gold pearl (frost)
• Nocturnelle-Pinked up chrome purple (frost)
• Poison Pen

Second column from right:

• Shale-Mauve-plum with subtle shimmer (satin)
• Sketch-Burgundy with red shimmer (velvet)
• Beauty Marked-Black-red with sparkle pearl (velvet)

Third column from right:

• Purple Haze-Intense purple (matte)
• Trax-Burgundy plum with shimmer (velvet)
• Hepcat-Jazzy little deep blue-wine (frost)

Fourth column from right:

• Beautiful Iris-Lavender with sheen (veluxe pearl)
• Stars 'n' Rockets-Purple with pink pearl (veluxe pearl)
• Parfait Amour-Blue-violet with shimmer (frost)

As you can probably tell, I love purple eyeshadow! Honestly, there isn't one of these colors I regret buying, and I can tell you in the new Style Warrior Collection, I am going to be getting Vibrant Grape to add to my purple obsession =). I do have a few absolute favorites from this drawer though: Nocturnelle, Sketch, Trax, Hepcat, and Stars 'n' Rockets are my faves for sure! If you're looking for a good deep purple get sketch, it works great as an outer "v" color to add depth, and Trax is a really pretty all over lid color. I bought Trax after seeing MakeupByTiffanyD's Audrina look, it was just a very simple, but classy look that I find myself doing often.

Drawer Four: Miscellaneous

First column on the right, starting at top:

• Newly Minted-Rich sea green (matte2)
• Steamy-Bluish-green with gold pearl (veluxe pearl)

Second column from right:

• Aquavert-Soft mint with white pearl (veluxe pearl)
• Aquadisiac-Deep sea turquoise (lustre)

Third column from right:

• Chrome Yellow-Vivid bright yellow (matte)

Fourth column from right:

• Coppering-Orange copper (veluxe pearl)
• Fab & Flashy

So this drawer is another one that I don't really have any that I regret. Sometimes I like to do different, colorful looks, so I had to get these brighter colors. Once again, I couldn't pink one favorite, I have 4 that really stand out to me: steamy, aquadisiac, chrome yellow, and coppering. Steamy is a gorgeous color, and over different bases, it just seems to get more beautiful. My favorite base to use the the turquoise cream liner from Coastal Scents, then add Plumage to the outer crease and Mutiny in the inner corner, and it creates a very pretty mermaid look. Aquadisiac was my first MAC shadow, so it will always be special to me, and it looks great with purple, too! Yellow is my all time favorite color, so of course I had to have a yellow shadow. With Coppering, I didn't think I would like it since I don't really like orange, but honestly, it is such a gorgeous color. I bought it after seeing MakeupGeek's Christina Aguilera look, and it creates a very beautiful smokey eye especially in the fall. All of these colors are gorgeous in this drawer, and it depends on what colors you like to wear as to which one you should get, but I would definitely suggest either Steamy or Aquadisiac since they seem to be so versatile.

Drawer Five: Browns

Upper right corner, going down:

• Satin Taupe-Taupe with silver shimmer (frost)
• Mulch-Red-brown with bronze pearl (velvet)
• Antiqued-Ash brown with bronze (veluxe pearl)

Second column from right:

• Bronze-Gold brown with gold bronze shimmer (frost)
• Texture-Peachy-brown with light shimmer (velvet)
• Embark-Intense reddish brown (matte)

Third column from right:

• Swiss Chocolate-Muted reddish brown (matte)

Fourth column from right:

• Soft Brown-Soft golden peachy brown (matte)
• Signed Sealed
• Brun-Muted blackish brown (satin)

Browns are another color group that I like. It seems like I'll either to a fun purple look, or a more neutral look with browns. I'll be honest, I haven't used all of these shades yet, but I feel like that are all different, and I look forward to playing with them all. I do have 3 top favorites in the brown family though: Antiqued, Swiss Chocolate, and Soft Brown. If you've read previous posts, then you know one of my favorite neutral eye looks include Antiqued, since I've gotten it, I've used it several times a week with All that Glitters. Swiss Chocolate is a gorgeous mid-brown, and I know it sounds weird, but if you pair it with a bright purple, it looks amazing! Soft Brown will be your best friend if you get it, haha. I picked it up after seeing Tiffany (MakeupByTiffanyD) use it in like ALL of her videos to help blend your lid color and create a shadow on your brow bone, and let me tell you, that trick works! It just seems to finish the look. So, as far as definite buys, I would suggest Soft Brown (or a color just like a shade darker than your skin tone) and Antiqued.

Drawer Six: Pinks

Upper right corner, going down:

• Angelcake
• Girlie-Rosy pink with subtle shimmer (satin)

Second column from right:

• Swish-Bright pink with icy shimmer (frost)
• Passionate-Real mid-tone red (matte)

Third column from right:

• Post Haste
• Sweet Lust-Pinky rose (lustre)

Fourth column from right:

• Cranberry (in white pot)-Red-plum with pink shimmer (frost)
• Sushi Flower-Pinky coral with pink shimmer (satin)

I have to admit, I don't use too many pinks, but I wanted to have a few to use, especially in the summer when I get more color. I think I have done well in picking very different pinks, except for Post Haste. I wanted this color so badly, but after buying it, I really think it is too similar to Passionate. If I could have seen it before, I don't think I would have bought it. Angelacke and Girlie are two that I haven't even used yet, so I'm not sure about them either. From this color group there are two pinks I really like: Passionate and Cranberry. Although it is described as a red, Passionate is a very gorgeous hot pink color. Cranberry is a pretty deep wine color that I like to use to create a different kind of smokey eye.

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So, that's all my eyeshadows! In conclusion, I would like to tell those of you that want to start your MAC collection, to make sure you spend the money on colors you know you'll use a lot, like a good highlighter (Dazzlelight or Vanilla), a black that can double as liner or outer crease color (Carbon), 2 more neutral colors that you'll be able to use everyday (Antiqued and All that Glitters), as well as one WOW color that you can put on when you're feeling adventurous or when you need a pick up (like a purple, green, blue, or pink).

You may also wander why I haven't depotted any of my shadows. I just think it would be a long, hard process, as well as, when I see people's palettes they look dirty for some reason to me, where the shadow has gotten everywhere. Also, I think leaving them in their pots makes it easier to throw in your makeup bag when travelling, so you don't have to take like 6 palettes.

I know this post has been FOREVER long, but hopefully it was helpful. Next, I'll do my pigments or brushes, not sure yet. =)

LATER!

TARYN

Just a Quick Update...

So I know this doesn't really have anything to do with makeup, but it's been a little while since I've posted, so I felt I needed to.

The reason for this lapse is due to the fact that my grandfather has been in the hospital all week. He's home now, hopefully for good. But it has been a stressful week, with the trips to the hospital, working, and I've been staying with my grandmother so she doesn't feel afraid by herself.

This week I start summer school which will last for 6 weeks, so needless to say I feel like I've done nothing but run and run for months. I can't wait for July when I can actually relax for 2 months! =)

I will do a blog this week of my eyeshadows. I wanted to do a series of posts about my makeup collection with pictures and things that I love and things I wish I had never gotten.

So, upcoming blog posts include:

Eyeshadows

Face Products

Blush and Bronzer

Eyeliner

Mascara

Lipgloss

Lipstick

More Reviews!!!

And hopefully some hauls along the way! =)

Thanks for sticking with my everyone! Talk to you soon.

Later!
Taryn

MAC Makeup: Pink Lilies Inspired

AMAZING LOOK!

A Very Pretty Summery Look =)

AMAZING LOOK!

So I had to post this video, it's one of my new favorites! In fact, I wore this to work the other day because it kind of matches my new nails, and I got so many compliments. I didn't do the really winged out liner, but the colors are so gorgeous!

I've been thinking about doing this in my blog...posting my favorite videos or posting looks I've come up with, that way it's not all just reviews. I really like doing this blog thing, and as dweeby as it sounds, I was so excited to see that 4 people are following my blog!! =)

Hope everyone is doing ok and having better weather than we are in Kentucky!

Sorry if the video isn't in this blog, refer to the one posted right after if not. I'm not quite up to date on the blogging world yet, haha.

Later!

TARYN

Nails and Bee Royal Products

So, first off I wanted to show off my awesome new nails! They just feel so summery with the yellow tips and pink flowers. I love them!

Okay, now on to makeup...

A couple weeks ago on Tweeter some of the makeup gurus were saying how Bee Royal was having a sale and then if you had a code you could get an additional percentage off. I knew that MakeupByTiffanyD had talked about one of their mascaras and how good it was, so I thought it was the perfect time to try it out. There stuff it kind of expensive, so if you want to try it, try to search for some sales first. I only got 3 products, so I'll share pictures and the prices. I haven't tried any of them yet, so I'll have to put up reviews later. These products are from beeroyalproducts.com

First off is the lipstick. Tiffany had said she got this lipstick and it was really pretty, so I decided since I was ordering anyway I should try it. It's a frosted lipstick -177 Fragile Pink ($17.50). As I said before, I haven't anything yet, but it does look really pretty. Sorry the pictures aren't too great on here, I think it's my lighting, but it's a very pretty pale pink.

In several of her videos, Tiffany raves about the BEE LUSHicious mascara ($17), so that's the main reason why I wanted to order. The brush is kind of big, but I'll definitely have to try it out to see if it beats out Smokey Lash.

This next product I got just on a whim, but it sounded good in the description, haha. It's another mascara. I love mascara, can't ya tell? I'm going to try their High Definition Mascara ($19). It has a very tiny brush, and usually that only gives some length after several coats, but I'll see how this one works.

Well, that's it for now! Finals are done, I just have a few more things to submit and I'll be done with this semester. I'll get one full week and then I start summer school for 6 weeks, yeah! haha...

Hope you all are doing well. Later!

TARYN

Tenn. CCO Haul! =)

Well, I'm back from my awesome 2-day vacation with my mom and sister and I had such a good time!! Of course my favorite part was going to the CCO in the Tanger Oak Outlet Mall, they had a lot of MAC stuff. I only got 4 things though, since some of it I already had and the other stuff, well, I was just trying to be good. After all, I did have more shopping to do and I didn't want to buy too much since MAC has more collections coming out in the next couple months that I want stuff from. Overall though I know I will have to go back to TN and to this CCO again!

I have heard that CCOs are like other outlets. You might go today and they have tons of stuff, but go next week and they have nothing. However, as I said before I was really pleased with this one. I only wish I would have waited to order Post Haste and Shimmermint since they had both here and on sale!

Anyways, here is what I got and pictures to go along with. I had a request to include more pictures [Courtney! =)], so I'm trying to make sure I take pictures of everything I talk about.

First though, before CCO, let me show what I got from All Cosmetics Wholesale (an online site that sells lots of name brand makeup).

1. Post Haste-A very pretty matte pink, although in the pot it kind of looks like passionate and sushi flower. I'll definitely have to swatch these colors and see.

2. Shimmermint Shadestick-A pretty light mint green. MakeupByTiffanyD used this in a tutorial and I knew I needed it. I usually don't like greens, but the look she did was just gorgeous! (Same product in both pictures, just different lighting)

Now for CCO (I'll also include prices so you guys can know what kind of deal you get)...

1. Lemon Chiffon Shadestick ($11.75)-A nude shade. Will be a good base I think for all over the lid. (Same product, just two different lights. It's not as yellow as in the left picture.)

2. Solar Riche Bronzing Powder ($14)-This was part of the Neo-Scifi Collection I believe [Correct me please! =)]. Once again, MakeupByTiffanyD had said it as a good contouring color, and I think it's just a pretty shimmery dark tan. (Once again same product, one on left shows the slight shimmer but I think the one on the right is more true to color.)

3. Mauvement Pigment ($13.75)-I had went with the intentions of getting Circa Plum (which they had), but once I put this one next to it, I liked this pigment better since it had some nice gold shimmers to it. (The picture doesn't do the color justice AT ALL-it's definitely a dull purple color, even though here it looks grey)

4. Take A Hint Tendertone ($11.75)-This and the bronzer was what I was most excited about! Allthatglitters21 is always talking about tendertones and how amazing they are, so when I saw that this CCO had them, I knew I had to pick one up. This was just a really pretty pink, and like Elle has said before, they smell so delicious-like kiwis! (I had already used this once! =)

Well, that is it for everything I got. I do have one story to tell though...

So I was checking out at the CCO and I was talking to the clerk about how much I love makeup and I really like MAC and such and she asked me if I work at a MAC store!!! I was so flattered that she would think I was talented enough in makeup to work as a MA! That just made my entire weekend, I swear! =)

Now I'm done for now. I'm really tired tonight and I do have a big work day ahead of me.

Later gators!

TARYN