Nail Fall's Jewel-Toned Mani Trend with Essie Go Overboard

Ever since I saw the promo pictures for the new Andy Warhol collection from NARS, I knew I had to get my mitts on the gorgeous dark teal cream nail polish named Superstar. I generally go for vampy red nails in the fall, but I felt teal would be low-commitment way to test the waters of jewel-toned Fall nails. So off to my nearest Sephora I ran, only to be disappointed when I arrived and discovered they were sold out. Not a big deal I thought. So the next day I went to the other Sephora a town over. Sold out as well. Ok, I'll order it from Sephora online. Nope, "not in stock" it said on the website above the color. Thinking my love affair with this dark teal cream nail polish was fated to never happen, I gave in and figured if it ever came back in stock I would pick it up.

This was all until this past weekend when I was perusing the ails of my local Target (needed to pick up another Maybelline Dream Lumi concealer) and came across this little gem. Essie's Go Overboard nail polish, in my humble opinion, is a pretty near dupe for the gorgeous NARS Superstar. I honestly was shocked by how similar it looked on my nails compared to photos I have seen of the NARS version online. So ladies, if you are makeup obsessed like me and were saddened to have missed out on Superstar, pick up Go Overboard! Not only is the color almost identical, but it is half the price! And as always, the formula and wear of the polish is tried and true Essie quality. 

It makes me so happy to look down at my fingers and see this color. Depending on the lighting it sometimes can appear more navy or deep jewel-toned teal. Go Overboard is a fun color, but it is still subdued and appropriate enough to wear to the office. Also, it gives a little flair to my standard Fall wardrobe of cozy knits, black leggings and boots. Hope you enjoy!

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My Everyday Fall Face: A Minimal Makeup Look

I have a confession to make. I have a bit of a beauty girl crush on the adorable beauty blogger/ youtube guru Vivianna of Vivianna Does Makeup fame. Not only does she seem like such a sweet and genuine girl, but her makeup is spot on! I love that she concentrates more on great skincare and minimal yet effective makeup. So, lately I have been feeling particularly inspired by the lovely Ms. Vivianna and have been embracing a more minimal makeup routine on myself as well. And I have to say I am really enjoying the look!

HG Tinted Moisturizer: Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer

Hello Lovelies! Hope you all are having a great start to the month (hard to believe it is September already)! Today I want to talk to you all about a product that I have spent many a mall trip searching for: the ideal tinted moisturizer. Well, I can say with confidence that that search is finally over for me thanks to the tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer. After using this beautiful product for the past few weeks, I cannot imagine my morning routine without it, and have been gushing about it to just about anyone who will listen!

Dr. Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Cream

 

Hello Lovelies! Today I want to talk to you about a miracle (at least for me) face product that I have been using for the past few weeks, Dr. Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Face Cream. I originally heard about this cream from watching Tanya Burr, one of my favorite makeup artist and beauty gurus on Youtube. 

This face cream has been a god-send for my overly reactive skin.  I can't even recall how many skin care products, foundations, primers and even bronzers that I have had to return this past year because my skin developed a bad reaction or broke out from them. Using this product as my night cream has helped my skin feel more comfortable, balanced, and hydrated than I can remember it feeling in a long time. If you have sensitive or reactive skin, or if you are just looking for a wonderful night cream, Dr. Weil Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Soothing Cream just might be the ideal addition to your skin care routine.

July Empties

 

Hello Lovelies! It has been too long! As I mentioned before, I decided to talk a little break from the blogging world to focus my full attention on my new job. My plan seems to have worked out though because I absolutely love it! However, I have missed writing and interacting with you all, so I am so happy to be back!

Last month, I decided to put myself on a cosmetics spending ban. The amount of money I had been spending on makeup and cosmetics recently had really gotten out of control and I honestly own more products than any one girl could ever go through. I'm still allowing myself to purchase things when I run out such as skincare or concealers and foundation etc. But, I have to say I have actually found quite a sense of accomplishment building my little collection of empties! Nice to know my money didn't go to waste for once! 

Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Moisturizing Balm

Hello Lovelies! Long time no talk! I'm so sorry, I have been so exhausted this past week adjusting to my new work schedule, that this was the first time in days I have found a moment to write anything. I have missed writing on my blog & interacting with all you lovely people so so much! Today, I wanted to write about a product I'm sure you all have heard plenty about already, the Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balms. These juicy little tubes of tinted balm have been out for awhile, but it wasn't until last weekend when I was in San Francisco that I found myself lacking a lip balm & popped into a Walgreens to pick one up. Ever since then, I have gone back for two more! 

What's In My Overnight Bag?

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