Review: Lorac Pro Palette

As you will tell from the pictures of this palette, I have used this palette quite a bit since it was given to me by my sister in September. There is a color for pretty much any look you could want. The colors are so nicely pigmented and they really go on the lid so creamily. I am a huge fan and I use this palette pretty much every single day!

Charcoal, Black, Jade, and Cocoa are really intense colors that are perfect for smoky eye looks!

Plum, Navy, Chrome, and Silver are all really wonderful colors.

 

Cool Gray, Nectar, Rose, and Mocha are all perfect neutral colors and, as you can see, I have used them quite a bit already!

Buff, Lt. Brown, Snow, and Beige are all such perfect base colors!

All in all, I am truly very impressed by this palette and would highly recommend it to anyone curious about it.

Wonderstruck: Taylor Swift's "Enchanting" Fragrance

I recently purchased Taylor Swift's fragrance Wonderstruck. I used to work in a store that sold this fragrance and I always loved it, but I never caved in and bought it. When I saw it on sale in the store the other day, though, I knew it was finally time to purchase it. The perfume came with bath gel and body lotion, both of which smell just as lovely. I feel so girly and sweet when wearing this, and I am still as in love with it as I was when I first smelled it. 

The bottle is nicely designed, and I love the glitter finish and lid!

Do you own/like any Taylor Swift fragrances? If so, which? Comment below and let me know what you think!

A Beautiful Scent - Guccci Flora - Gorgeous Gardenia

When I was Christmas shopping last year, I smelled some different perfumes as I love perfume. I wanted to see if anything caught my attention. Well, one perfume in particular did, and that was one of Gucci's Flora perfumes, Gorgeous Gardenia.

It shouldn't have been a surprise that I liked the smell. I have always loved the smell of Gardenias. When I saw how expensive the perfume was, however, I put it back, thinking I would have to wait and think about it before spending so much money on something I wasn't a hundred percent sure I would continue to love.

Around four months later, every time I was shopping at a place that had the perfume, I would smell Gorgeous Gardenia. Each time, I continued loving the scent. Finally, I decided that I would finally get the perfume, and now I am loving having it! 

It smells so fresh and clean, and I love that it is floral without being overpowering or sweet. Next time you have an opportunity, you should definitely check this perfume out and see if you like it as much as I do!

Have a lovely day!

A Lovely Nail Polish

Where's My Chauffeur? by Essie

I absolutely love this nail polish. It is a gorgeous Tiffany blue, and I love the finish it leaves on my nails. It is a perfect color for pretty much any season. (As you can see, I am not too amazing at putting nail polish on! I don't care too much, though, because who sees them up close like this, anyway?) What nail polish are you liking a lot right now?

What's in my Purse?

I have always wanted to do the What's in my Purse tag, so I finally decided today that I would do it! Here's a picture of what's in my purse and then a picture of my purse. These are essentials that I try to keep with me all the time if at all possible. What's in your purse?

1. My wallet was made by Vera Bradley and it was given to me on my seventeenth birthday. It is so cute, and it has a lovely loop to put your hand through. I also can slip my cell phone into the pocket in the back which is very handy!

2 & 4.  I have two little bags that I keep necessities in. Most of the loose things in this picture are put into these two bags. It helps me keep things organized. The bonus is that they are both adorable!

3. I was given this coin purse over four years ago. I just like to keep any loose change with me so I'll have it somewhere I know so I can get it if I need it.

5. This little plastic-covered notepad is with me pretty much wherever I go. One of my good friends made it for me, and I love that it has a compartment inside for loose papers and that it has a loop to put a pen in. Anyway, what girl doesn't like writing lists? What am I writing right now?? Haha.

6.  This is one of the many different markers that I have made by  Staedtler. They have a very fine tip and have such nice colors. I love them!

7. My planner was also made by Vera Bradley. The inside is super colorful and I love it! I love the pattern on the outside, too. I like to keep this planner with me so I can jot things down that I need to remember wherever I am.

8. I have my earbuds with me most of the times so I can use them with my mp3 player, tablet, or laptop. I generally prefer wearing over-the-ear headphones when I can, but in order to reduce the weight of my purse, I keep earbuds with me instead of the headphones.

9. Whenever I carry a bigger purse, I like to keep a book in it. The one I am currently reading is The Moonspinners by Mary Stewart (which is really good so far!).

10. I always try to keep either gum or mints with me just to keep my breath fresh!

11. A mini lint-roller is a good thing to have, especially during the winter months when I am wearing darker colors since they seem to attract lint!

12. Chapstick is a must-have in a purse. It just is!

13. Lipstick and lipgloss are two things that I think are essential, in my opinion. The lip gloss is Hoola by benefit and the lipstick is Berry Rich by Revlon.

14. A notebook is always nice to have near, so I try to keep one with me whenever possible.

15. Band-aids are another thing I like to keep with me. You never know when you'll need one!

16 & 23 My hands are pretty much always dry, so I keep lotion with me all the time, really. The lotions I have in this picture are Crabtree & Evelyn and eos. I love the fruity/flowery scents and how hydrating these lotions are!

17. I  love the brush/mirror contraptions that you can buy pretty much anywhere. Mirrors are really nice to have at all times, and so are hairbrushes!


18. I try to keep some perfume with me in case I feel that I need to refresh my "scent". The one I have here is Rock Princess by Vera Wang which is a very clean, fresh scent.

19. It's always a good idea to keep your vitamin intake at a healthy level. Thus I have some Vitamin C lozenges with me when I think of it.

20. It's always a good idea to have some Kleenex with you. Enough said.

21. These are some cheap sunglasses I bought so that, in the even that they were damaged, I wouldn't feel bad about it. They have actually lasted over three years now! I keep them in the hard case pictured above that is plastic and it is very good at protecting my sunglasses!

22. Can you tell that my hair likes to be a little crazy? Hence yet another hairbrush!
 This is what the purse I've been using a lot lately looks like. It was made by Nine West.

...and that's all! It's a lot, I know! I hope you enjoyed this post - thanks for reading it!

Have a lovely day!
Mary Margaret

Springy Nail Polish

Are you, like me, really excited for spring, yet not ready to wear all-out spring colors on your nails? Well, here are three nail polishes that I've selected as a transition from winter to spring. All of these are pretty colors that will go well with your winter & spring clothing as you have to adjust to the temperature. What nail polishes do you like to wear at this time of year?

The first color is Sally Hansen Very Cherry. It is a sheer, glittery pink that is really very pretty. The texture is smooth even with the glitter, and I love that it looks good by itself as well as on top of a similar color as a glitter coat.

 

The second polish is Rimmel London English Rose. It is a very vintage pink kind of color and I absolutely love it!

 

The Last polish is Zoya Tinsley . It is a lovely glittery nail polish with warm, earthy colors. It is sheer, but I love the way it looks. Definitely a great winter/spring color!

Mascara Reviews

In Which I Review Six Different Mascaras

I have accumulated  quite a few mascaras over the past few months. I tend to focus on my eye makeup more than anything else, so that would explain why I like to try new mascaras. So, since I have a good number of them and have been using them for at least a month, I thought I would write a review of each one. I hope this is helpful! Comment below about your favorite mascara, if you feel so inclined. :)

Rimmel's Extra Super Lash in 101

This mascara is very easy to apply and has a great texture. It lengthens lashes without looking unnatural. It's perfect for everyday makeup and doesn't seem to clump. However, it is not the longest-lasting mascara I've ever used. In addition, the length added to the eyelashes is not as much length as I've had with other mascaras. It doesn't thicken lashes very much, either, so if that's something you're looking for... read on. Again, this is a great natural-looking mascara.

Maybelline's Great Lash in Very Black

This is another natural-looking mascara. This mascara definitely adds a lot of length to the lashes. The bonus to this is that it doesn't clump. This mascara doesn't really add volume to lashes. However, the simpleness of the product's application makes it worth the buy. This mascara is also comparable to benefit's BADgal lash, reviewed next.

benefit's BADgal lash
 
If you're looking for a mascara that is natural-looking that adds lots of length to your lashes - this is what you're looking for. It doesn't really help with adding volume, though. I do love that it doesn't clump. I would recommend this for those who can splurge. For those of you who are not wanting to splurge, Maybelline's Great Lash is, I have found, very similar. Plus, this is pretty expensive, and while I really like it, if you can save the money, why not?

Rimmel's Scandal Eyes in 001

If you need some volume in your lashes, this is the mascara you're looking for. Not only does this mascara add lots of volume, but it doesn't clump, which is hard to find when you're using a mascara that's supposed to add volume. I have been using Scandal Eyes for over a year and I am continuing to enjoy this formula!

L'Oreal's Voluminous in Blackest Black

If you want to add length to your lashes - lots of it - then this is the mascara for you. The only thing I don't like is that this mascara can clump sometimes. Otherwise, a great buy for lengthening of the lashes.

 L'Oreal's Voluminous in Black

This product is essentially the same as the Original Voluminous reviewed earlier. The only difference is that the brush is curved, really. It doesn't seem to clump as much as the Original does, so that is a plus. I really like this mascara and have used it a while.

Thanks for reading these reviews!  I hope they were at least slightly helpful. I hope to have some lip product reviews on here soon.

Have a lovely day!

Mary Margaret