Makeup Adventures

Hello everybody! It’s kind of scary how fast time has been passing by. I can feel my youth slowly slipping away from me…haha just kidding :p but this month of April zoomed right by! And I definitely have some favorite items to share with you all from this month :D

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in “light/medium”

I’ve been using this gem nonstop this entire month! You don’t get a whole lot of coverage, but this evens out your skin slightly and makes it glowy (there’s no shimmer in it). 

Stilla Travel Palette - Trendsetting in Tokyo - convertible lip and cheek color in “Sakura”

Here in this tiny palette lies one of my favorite blushes of all time! It’s a creamy, pigmented, hot pink blush that melts right into the skin and gives you a nice dewy flush! The left side is how it looked like when it was relatively new and the gross right side is how it looks now :p

I use a Real Techniques Stippling Brush to apply this blush on.

Maybelline Color Whisper lipstick in “Lust for Blush”

This is a beautiful creamy light pink color that is super wearable for every day. It gives nice pale mauvy pink lips without making you look washed out. The formula is light but there’s still color payoff!

H&M Thrifted Grey Cardigan

Found this sweet medium sized grey cardigan at Salvation Army a few months ago. It is perfectly oversized, warm and super comfy. 

Forever 21 Colored Skinny Jeans

I have been wanting a pair of light wash denim skinnies for the longest time (and have not been able to find any still), so when I found these light sky blue pants I decided that these were the next best thing to light wash. They are very comfortable and are super fun to wear because they are so bright! I like the ankle zipper detailing as well.

Hope you enjoyed this and that you all had a wonderful month! : )

The weather is getting beautifully warmer as we enter these next few months of spring and with the lovely flowers blooming, I’m inspired by all the color I see around me!

Spring season makeup is usually more colorful compared to winter and fall seasonal looks. Of course, seasons shouldn’t dictate what you like your makeup to be (apply whatever makeup makes you happy!), but I am definitely excited and inspired to whip out some of my brighter eyeshadows and lip colors I personally felt too awkward to wear during the drab winter. 

Here are some ideas on how to incorporate color into your every day makeup routine:

Emphasis on lips: pinks, red stains and oranges

Gently dab a pigmented lipstick onto your lips for a stained, imperfect look. Keep the rest of the face clean with light blush and mascaraed eyes. A pop of color on the lips brightens up your whole face! I like to use reds, oranges and bright pinks.

Emphasis on cheeks: bright flush

A hot pink flush of color on the cheeks makes you look like you’re glowing healthy from within! Sweep on the apples of the cheeks, blending backwards towards the temples. I pair these bright cheeks with neutral eyes and lips.

Emphasis on eyes: colorful eyeliner, soft pastels

Whether it be a haze of pastel purple around my eyes or using blue eyeshadow as my eyeliner, bright colors on eyes are so fun! The easiest way to wear this trend is just to use color eyeliner in place of your usual black or brown one. Swipe a bright blue across the upper lashes and you’re done! Lots of mascara helps define the eyes, but make sure to keep the rest of your face and lips neutral, for a more balanced look.

Hope this was fun and helpful! Good luck : )