Happy Late Thanksgiving! | Travel Makeup

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

I am at home with my family this Thanksgiving and that means I packed up my makeup for the next 4 days. Sorry about such a late post but I have not been on a computer. I thought I would share with you what I packed for the long weekend.

Base
Dr. Jart BB cream
Bobbi Brown corrector in light peach
Chanel Correcteur Perfection Concealer in 20
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Eyes
MAC paint pot in Groundwork
Mally
Smashbox
Loreal Telescopic Original
Real Techniques

Cheeks
Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow in Patrice
Benefit Watts Up
Bourjois Bronzing Powder
Real Techniques

I carry about a dozen different lip products around in my bag and pockets and none in my makeup bag. So that's it! I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving weekend with their families and loved ones!

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Nude Skincare Miracle Mask

Need a midweek pick-me-up mask? I have been using the Nude Skincare Miracle Mask for when my skin is feeling a little tired and dull. The mask contains glycolic acid with exfoliating rice beads to help reduce the appearance of pores and instantly refresh your face to reveal brighter and smoothing skin. I did not expect it to feel the way it does the first time I applied this because it feels more like an exfoliater instead of a mask. After realizing this way you're getting the best of both worlds I have realized this is genius!

Take a small amount on your hands and gently massage the mask into the skin for 1 minute and then leave it on for about 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off. You are left with super soft radiant skin! A very easy and quick mid-week mask. I'm dealing with a little but of irritated skin (I think I've gotten an allergic reaction from one of my night creams...) so this mask is something I'm looking forward to using. And I really want to try more products from the Nude Skincare line. They're super nice and I know the ingredients are good!


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Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick In Love With Ginger

While there is something very classic about a darker red lip such as MAC's ruby woo, I think a great youthful take on a red lip is more of an orange based red. It just looks much brighter and happier. I have been loving Rimmel's new shade, In Love With Ginger. This is part of their new Moisture Renew Lipstick line which I love because they're super creamy and moisturizing for the cold months. The packaging is slightly different but not that much better but the lipstick itself is a great budget buy. Rimmel is one of my favorite drugstore brands and I buy their latest releases on Asos.com. These even have SPF 20 which is amazing for a lipstick!

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Sweater Weather Tag

I love doing Tag posts. What can I say.

On to the questions!
1. Favorite candle scent?
I absolutely LOVE Diptyque candles. This winter I will be burning Gardenia to make believe I'm filling my apartment with fresh flowers all day long.

2. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? 
Umm, chai latte? (and now at startbucks I can add eggnog to my chai lattes - mmmm so good)

3. What's the best fall memory you have?
Every Fall my dad and I have a tradition to do Black Friday shopping. I really enjoy that day.

4. Which makeup trend do you prefer: dark lips or winged eyeliner? 
Dark lips!

5. Best fragrance for fall? 
Diptyque Philosykos

6. Favorite Thanksgiving food? 
Stuffing or Mashed Potatoes. Can't decide.

7. What is autumn weather like where you live? 
Too cold for comfort.

8. Most worn sweater?
My beloved Proenza Schouler Degrade Pollover!

9. Must-have nail polish this fall?
I love dark nail polish colors and my two current favorites are the Nails Inc Gel Effect Nail polish in Kensington High Street - a super shiny burgundy color and my other favorite is Essie Smokin' Hot - a deep rich grey.

10. Football games or jumping in leaf piles?
Sadly I will be watching much more football games this year than leaf pile jumping...

11. Skinny jeans or leggings? 
Leggings win because they are just way more comfortable.

12. Combat boots or Uggs?
Combat boots. I have never even tried on a pair of Uggs before. Not going there ever.

13. Is pumpkin spice worth the hype? 
Not for me...

14. Favorite fall TV show? 
Right now it's all about THE VOICE!

15. What song really gets you into the fall spirit?
This fall I have been listening to a lot of Lorde! 

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Empties #5

Here are a few products I have finished up using recently:

Clinique All About Eyes Rich
A great eye cream I have been using since college. It's super moisturizing and a good basic eye cream. It also helps with dark circles and puffiness!

John Frieda brilliant Brunette moisturizing shampoo
Since I ombre my hair I like to use shampoos sometimes to help bring out the different highlights and shades. This is a really affordable shampoo and although it's not really that noticeable to me, I think it helps maintain my dyed color.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser
I love Kiehl's. This was a great every day gentle cleanser that I like to use in the morning to refresh the face. My face didn't feel stripped after at all. I really enjoyed using this and it lasted a long time!

Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum
Even though this was a deluxe sample it lasted me quite a long time. I think this helped fade a lot of the freckles and unwanted spots on my face that I got this summer. It's quite pricey so I'm not sure I'll purchase the full size but I really enjoyed the sample!

Batiste Deep Brown Dry Shampoo
I absolutely love this and will repurchase this! It it great if you have dark brown to black hair it's perfect for helping reduce oils in your hair and give some volume. I'm a huge fan.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir
I pick these up from time to time. They come in such a good travel size and I love using this as a toner or refresher during the day. They are great because they act as a toner but also as part serum helping to tighten pores and stimulate microcirculation.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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YEEZUS

Last night we went to the Yeezus Tour at Barclays in Brooklyn!!! It was totally insane and he played so many good songs. And Kim was here. Happy. The end.

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Nails Inc Gel Effect Polish

I have never gotten actual gel nails done at the salon, but I am all about the super shiny nails. I love Nails Inc so I was happy to pick up their new Nails Inc Gel Effect Polish in Kensington High Street. The polish allows you to get that plumping and glossy effect with any UV. I think I was expecting the polish to be more plumping but it is definitely super shiny. And I don't have any nail polishes with such a large oddly shaped (in my opinion) lids - so it was a bit strange to apply. I still put a top coat on because the Seche Vite top coat just dries so fast and I hate waiting for nails to dry but I would say if you wanted to skip it you definitely can with this new formula. I absolutely love the color and I think it's perfect for winter. Currently they only have 4 shades out in the Gel Effect range but I'll definitely pick up some more once they release new colors.

Do you prefer to get your nails done at the salon or at home?

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November Birchbox

This month's Birchbox took a wild adventure to get to me. Somehow my doorman was not around while the postman delivered the mail and without a slip I had to go track it down. I got the package about a week late but at least I finally got it!

First off, I'm not a fan of when Birchbox adds food to the boxes... even if it is chocolate. They called this one a Lifestyle Extra - the Chuao Assorted Chocopod chocolate... Like I said, not really excited about it.

Now, onto the more exciting beauty bits!

Tocca Crema da Mano in Cleopatra
Hand cream is my best friend in Winter so I can never have enough hand cream. This one is loaded with natural oils with grapefruit and cucumber in the ingredients.

Color Club Nail Polish in Top Shelf
This looks like a nice Christmas/Holiday nail polish shade. This nail polish is from the Cocktail Hour Collection which I think is a very fitting color for the range. I'm excited to wear this for possible New Years.

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil
I don't own a Highlighter pencil so I'm excited to try this one. I love makeup in pencil or crayon form because it makes applying and packing super easy! This one seems very versatile. You can us it on your brow bones, cheekbones, inner corner of your eyes or even along the lip line to make your lipstick stand out.

Vasanti Cosmetics BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator
I was a bit dissapointed when I saw this because I had already received this sample in a previous Birchbox! I was a bit shocked, but I do like using this exfoliating face wash. It's very strong and people say it mimics the effects of microdermabrasion.

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Loreal Telescopic Original

I have been currently loving the Loreal Telescopic Original mascara in 910 Blackest Black. This is the normal non-waterproof formula. It's become essential to me to wear a non-waterproof mascara during the week and leave waterproof formulas only for special occasions. I think this is a great drugstore mascara and I now prefer smaller thinner wands because I can be quite messy when applying mascara. I hate getting mascara bits onto my eyelids! This is great at lengthening, volumizing and so far I have not really experienced any smudging. This wand is great for getting into corners and even for your bottom lashses. I love that this is fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive eyes. Its super easy to remove at the end of the night and that’s super important for me!


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Salux Beauty Skin Cloth

The Salux Beauty Skin Cloth is a small bath towel (similar to a bath pouf but much more rough) used to exfoliate and clean the skin. When I first used it I was surprised how rough it felt but afterwards it gives you some serious baby soft skin. It a lot larger than I excepted it to be. It's basically a mini towel made of a light nylon and polyester material. It air dries quickly and it's great because it's even machine washable! I like that when you're using the cloth, you're cleaning, exfoliating and stimulating blood circulation!

Ball the cloth together and then simply put some liquid soap on it to get some lather. Then you can start cleaning like you normally would with a bath pouf. And just like the picture instructions above, you can grab ahold of each end of the towel to clean your entire back, too! Just wring over water to clean after using. It comes in a lot of bright fun color and of course I picked up pink. I wouldn't use this on my face because I think it's too rough but this is really a fantastic body scrub!

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Isabel Marant pour H&M

Isabel Marant pour H&M is here! Unless you're already in line waiting to purchase in store (in which case GOOD LUCK) you can also purchase this amazing collection online today starting at noon! Isabel Marant is so good at capturing the cool effortless Parisian girl look that I wish I could roll out of bed looking like every day.

Click the link to view every single piece that is in the collection. They have everything from Women, Men, Girl and Boy! With shoes and accessories! Above is my short little list of items I have on my wishlist.

Also, how rad are all the ads. Too good.

Will you guys be stopping by H&M for the collection?

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Bourjois Color Edition 24H Cream Eyeshadow

I am always eyeing those British brands that I cannot get ahold of in the U.S. (Barry M nail polishes??) but I do have one place online where I can my fix for Bourgois and newly released Rimmel products and that's ASOS! I am always on the hunt of rusty burgundy cream eyeshadows... I really wanted the Chanel Ebouli one for awhile but decided against the price. When I saw Bourgois came out with this beautiful shade I knew I wanted it for Fall/Winter! The shade is called Prune Nocturne.

The color looks a little burgundy (more similar to the top picture) but its a nice solid creme to powder blush that has really good staying power. It’s really pretty and has specks of shimmer in it. As you can see on the left is a more pigmented application and on the right I blended the color out. I think it’s a great affordable eyeshadow in comparison to the Make Up For Every creme eyeshadows or the Chanel ones.

Do you guys like Bourjois?

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The Liebster Award!

Thank you to Suzy from Suzy's Beauty Diary for nominating me for the Libester Award to help discover new bloggers! It's so nice to hear when people enjoy reading your blog so really thank you Suzy for mentioning me!

The Rules:
1. Link the blogger who nominated you (here!).
2. Answer the questions which your nominator has asked.
3. To keep the chain following, nominate some of your favorite bloggers who have less than 200 followers and let them know you've done so.
4. Create some fab questions for your nominees to answer.

My Questions:
1. What do you spend more time on, skincare or makeup?
Definitely skincare!

2. Are you more of a drug store or high end kind of beauty gal?
I honestly love both, but I would say I'm much more high end with skincare and more drugstore with makeup.

3. What is your favorite foundation or base?
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

4. List your top 5 favorite beauty products.
1. Bobbi Brown corrector
2. Anastasia Brow wiz
3. MAC paint pots
4. Loreal Telescopic mascara
5. Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker

5. What is the most enjoyable thing about blogging?
Being about to share what products I'm excited and passionate about.

6. Do you prefer to read books or watch TV?
Watching tv

7. Which is your most worn perfume?
Currently it's Diptyque Philosykos. So good.

8. If you were to give any advice to your teenage self, what would it be?
Less is more with eye makeup... Unless you're intentionally trying to look like a raccoon.

9. Sum up your fashion style in a sentence.
Comfortable, Simple and Sophisticated

10. Two years from now, what would you like to be doing? 
Possibly starting a family?? (maybe??)

My nominees are:
Bonnie Beauty xo

Ashley Sue Makeup.

Thank you to everyone for reading!

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My First MAC Palette

This is my very first MAC palette. I normally purchase eyeshadows in the pot and I came to realize it was finally time to get a pro palette. I picked up the 4-quad one because I don’t really have that many shadows (I’m more of a cream eyeshadow person) but I like the idea of having them all together for storage and travel.

I just searched on youtube and watched a couple videos on how to de-pot the mac eyeshadows. It’s a little tricky and you can ruin the pots if you’re to careful… but i finally got the swing of things after a few tries. I love that the eyeshadows are magnetic so you can always switch out the shades!

The eyeshadow pictured in the upper right already in the quad is MAC Expensive Pink. Looking back I don’t think I should have picked this out. I asked someone at the MAC counter to pick out a shade that complimented my skin tone and she recommended this. I got this a long time ago so at the time I listened to anyone. Pink on my eyes now just make them look swollen…

The other three eyeshadows are probably my staple MAC eyeshadows.

The top right one (opened) is MAC Woodwinked. LOVE this color. It looks so good in the summer when you have a tan. It’s a beautiful antiqued shimmery gold. I have seen this shade on so many different skin tones and its really a unique and pretty shade. I'm a big fan of easy all over the lid eyeshadow so this one is one I highly recommend.

The bottom left is MAC Satin Taupe. While this may look very dark on a lot of people, I can wear this shade pretty much year round all over my lid because I don’t get that pale. It’s a sophisticated purple taupe shade with silver running through it. It’s definitely my go to shade for a subtle smokey eye as well.

Finally, the bottom right is MAC Brun which is my eyebrow shade. MAC does really good eyeshadow colors for eyebrows. Using eyeshadow gives a much more natural effect since you’re not drawing on lines with a pencil. It’s super fast to fill in the gaps to your eyebrows and to frame your face. Just use an angled brush, lightly sweep and fill in your brows and then I personally use some sort of clear mascara or eyebrow gel to secure them in place.

Do you guys have MAC palettes?


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alexa chung x eyeko

My favorite girl, Alexa Chung, is releasing a Limited Edition collection "eye do" with Eyeko London. Sadly it will not be available at Sephora until next January but if you're in the U.K. you can pick it up by November 14! It retails for $39.50 and comes with a waterproof liner and water resistant mascara (and a cute little guitar pick!) I love Alexa's handwritten touches and drawings. Will definitely be buying this as soon as it hits the shelves.

Alexa says, "The nib is the perfect shape and size to give you control. It gives you the precision to draw on the perfect cat eye." Yes Alexa. Yes. I am so excited to get my hands on this.

She also told WWD, "Liquid liner is my saviour. Other people like other things to feel like they look normal, but for me, I'm pretty much naked without my eyeliner on. It's my comfort blanket." Alexa, I feel the same way.

Are you guys going to try Alexa's first Makeup collaboration?


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Fall Wishlist!

Here are a few things I will be purchasing this Fall...

1. It by Alexa Chung
I bought this last night. I also finished reading it last night.

2. Diptyque Eau Rose
I received this as a sample from Barneys after I purchased a different perfume. I've been toting it around and spritzing it on throughout the day and especially after yoga. My first dityque candle was the Roses one and this one just smells so nice... wishlist now.

3. Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in 14 Satin Brown
Currently obsessing over rusty brownish red eyeshadow colors. Need this obviously.

4. Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 107
I love picking up drugstore lipsticks... I think it's a problem. This one is a little more red toned than MAC rebel and I'm just really interested in trying the Kate Moss lipsticks!

5. Clarin Lotus Face Treatment Oil
I am getting more into face oil treatments. This one is specifically for oily skin to help reduce pore size and overall improve the texture of your skin!

6. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
I need a good coverage foundation with no SPF and I hear this one is the best!

7. Essie After School Boy Blazer
Part of Essie's Fall collection, I love that this is a deep deep navy that looks mostly black but flashes blue in certain lighting.

What's on your Fall wishlist?

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Kiehl's Creme de Corps

My go-to lotion for winter is the Kiehl's Creme de Corps. I may get by in the summer without having to putting on lotion, but in the winter my arms and leg need A LOT of moisture. Often times in the morning when I wake up my legs feel tight or itchy because they're so dry and as soon as I put on this lotion they feel so soft and moisturized. I love the Creme de Corps because it's rich but it absorbs into your skin quickly so it doesn't leave your skin sticky feeling.

It comes in a lot of different sizes and some come with a handy pump for easy application. They also come in tiny little sizes that you can keep in your bag. Some featured ingredients are: Beta-Carotene, Cocoa Butter, Sesame Oil and Squalane which is a botanical lipid similar to the molecular structure in our own natural skin lipids. Squalane helps restore skin’s natural moisture balance.

Have you tried Kiehl's Creme de Corps?


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MAC Rebel

I love berry lips. Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer I am always down to rock a berry lip. For me, the ultimate berry lip for Winter is MAC Rebel. I say Winter because it basically is starting to feel like Winter in New York. Sometimes I just apply the lipstick straight on and sometimes I outline my lips with a lip pencil first. If I do I use this Revlon one with it just so I have a guide and the lipstick won't bleed. I also like to put on a lip balm before I apply lipstick.

Rebel is a Satin finish so it still has a nice sheen to it. Also, the lipstick looks much more dark and purple toned on the bullet but when applied it's much more berry toned. You can also build up the level of intensity you want. You can even lightly dab on the lipstick for a slightly berry stained lip.

Here's how it looks on!

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Winter Lip Saviours

My lips have been cracking so easily lately. This has really gotten me to round up all my favorite moisturizing lip saviors and to keep one on hand at all times.

Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream $20
As a cult favorite, I think this is great multi-purpose cream for dry lips, dry skin patches, dry cuticles and even putting on any wounds. Also, it's fantastic price for value. I don't think you'll ever run out. It's got kind of a strange scent but I think there's an unscented version you can get if it really bothers you. I like leaving this by the bathroom sink and just applying it before bed. It's a real thick petroleum like cream that coats your dry lips and leaves you waking up with super soft lips.

Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips $14.50
This is a more recent discovery for me but I've already become obsessed. This comes in a pretty small size so it's great to carry around in your jacket pocket for the winter or in your hand bag. It's similiar to the 8 Hour Cream but a little more firm and not as goopy. There is absolutely no scent and I love the way it makes my lips slightly sticky. Some people find this too thick as well but I love it.

Vaseline $4.49
Good old reliable vaseline! I also leave this by my bathroom sink and reach for this for chapped lips, coating my eyebrows and eyelashes because they need to be hydrated as well! This is just a classic product that I think everyone should own.

Kiehls Lip Balm #1 $7
This is similar to Dr. Lipp but not as firm. Another great soothing lip balm that really works for chapped or cracked lips. I think you've found a pattern in what kind of lip balms I like - they are all quite similar in consistency. This one contains SPF 4 and what's great about the Kiehls lip balms are they come in a variety of different scents (mint, cranberry, mango) and there's also a SPF 15 one.

Hope you guys are staying hydrating! New York just got REALLY cold.

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October Favorites

Here are a few things I have been loving all throughout October. I have seriously been non-stop using them.

NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation
I love how easy to apply and transport this foundation is. I have the color Sante Fe which is a medium shade with peachy undertones. I love that you can bring this in your bag for touch ups. I like to apply this with my fingers or a brush and it’s just super easy. It gives you a light radiant coverage that looks like skin and it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing any foundation. This is also great for night because there is no SPF but remember to wear a moisturizer with SPF if you plan to wear it during the day.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Lets Get Naked
I have been wearing this all month as well. I am a big lover of the your lips but better lipsticks but this one is much peachier and pinker than what I normally go for. I think it’s a really pretty girly lipstick that is very creamy and moisturizing. And it contains my favorite ingredient: hyaluronic acid! Win.

Dr Lipp Nipple Balm for Lips
I’ve already talked about this before but it’s been a staple this month because my lips have been cracking a lot. I purchased the full size after getting a sample in my birchbox this month. I leave one by my bed and one in my hand bag. It’s similar to the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream but with out the smell and I think tackier. I love that slightly sticky feeling it leaves and your lips are instantly more plump and moisturized.

YSL Babydoll Mascara
I have been obsessed with this mascara wand. Something about it just gets me really excited to put it on every morning. Plus I’m a little sick of removing waterproof mascara so I’ve been going for the regular formulas. It doesn’t hold the curl as well but for every day makeup I think it’s still pretty fantastic.

Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow Pot in Bronzed Taupe
I love creamy eyeshadow. They’re just so easy to apply (I’m all about quick and easy makeup that looks good) and there are really nice colors in this range. I have been using Bronzed Taupe the most this month. I apply it up to my crease and blend out the edges. It’s a metallic brown/grey color that looks beautiful. I highly recommend you guys check out the eyeshadow pots!

Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask
This mask is unlike any other mask I have tried. It’s a great pick me up during the middle of the week to give some hydration and energy back to the skin. This mask applies as a gel, but then turns into a foam without any rubbing and starts popping to dissolving. It’s craziness!

Batiste Dry Shampoo Deep Brown
I just featured this product earlier in the week because I love it. I use this on day 2 hair to refresh and get rid of any oiliness. I love that they have different shades for different color hair and this one really suits my dark hair. You just shake up the bottle before applying and lift up sections of your hair and spray. I'm running out so I need to get a new one soon!

Have a great weekend!
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