MAC Chatterbox Lipstick!

MAC Chatterbox is a lovely lipstick. It is an Amplified so its very creamy and opaque.  Amplifieds are one of my favorite finishes, they last great on me.
The shade is a warm pink. Its a very fun pink. I love having a pop of pink on my lips that's not a fuchsia. I like fuchsia too but this is just something different. Its a great summer color, but I've been wearing it in the fall too.
This would look good on all skin tones.
The price is $15 and you can buy it at: http://www.maccosmetics.com

Let me know what you think of the lip swatches!

Thanks! xxErika

Some makeup items sent by my friend Joy Carey - PureJoy Makeup | ELF Hypershine Gloss/ELF Liner&Shadow Stick/Milani Lip Flash!

I wanted to share these makeup items that were sent to me by an amazing MUA and beauty blogger. She knew I couldn't find these where I live, so she suprised me with these lovely products. She's so sweet.

The first item she sent was the ELF Hypershine Gloss in the shade Joy. :)
This gloss is so beautiful. It has the most beautiful shimmer. There is a slight tint of pink to it. I love how it feels on. I'm so happy to get to try an ELF lip product. :)

The second product is the ELF Eyeliner and Shadow Stick in the shade Basic/Brown. This is amazing. They glide on so smooth and stay put. The color is amazing. The shadow is a gold/champagne color and the liner is a dark brown.

Last product is the Milani Lip Flash in the shade 03 Flash light. Wow this color is so bright and I love it! Its a orange/red with the most beautiful shimmer. I'm going to be wearing this non stop. This is my first time trying Milani, and I love it!

Check out the photos and swatches below and let me know what you think!

Also, go check out Joy's blog!
purejoymakeup.blogspot.com

Joy is such inspiration in the beauty community! She is an amazing MUA. She shows her makeup work on her facebook page. Shes always answering beauty questions! She does lots of contests,giveaways and flash giveaways! So don't miss them!

Go check out her facebook! Her facebook name is: PureJoy Makeup by Joy

Thanks for reading!
xxErika

How To Wear Colored Mascara!

How to Wear Colored Mascara!

1. One way to wear colored mascara is to find what color will bring out your eye color and make your eyes pop!
For blue eyes- try burgundy or orange!
For Brown eyes- try blue or purple!
Green eyes- try Purple or Burgundy!

2. When wearing colored mascara keep the rest of the eyes simple. You could apply a wash of a light eyeshadow all over the lid, then apply mascara so the mascara will be the focus!

3. To tone your colored mascara down, use a black mascara first then put a coat of colored mascara on the tips of the lashes for a softer affect.

In this photo, I kept it simple and wore a light champagne color all over my eye, then wore a burgundy mascara so it would really pop!
I wore a bright lip with it too, to make the look more fun!

The mascara I'm using is Maybelline Great lash. Sadly, these are limited edition, but there are so many brands that make good colored mascaras!

Let me know how you wear your colored mascara!

xxErika

MAC Saddle Eyeshadow Review! Makeup look& Photos!

MAC Saddle eyeshadow has a Matte finish. It is very pigmented and gives off a lot of color. Its warm brown color is why I bought it. I like to contrast my eyes and lips. If you see in my photo, I used the warm Saddle shadow and Cool Plum lipstick so they contrast against eachother. Warm can be anything with yellow in it, Saddle has yellow in it which gives it that warmness. Cool colors have blue in them. Like a blue toned pink or plum. Its nice to have a Warm Brown in your collection. Another reason I bought it is to do a Grunge look with it. I will post photos of it as soon as I do it! Warm brown eyeshadow messily blended very high up and very low under the lashline is very grungy, and Saddle is nice for that.
Saddle is $10 for the pro pan form and $15 for the pot form. I live in WV where the demand for pro pans isn't high enough for them to carry them, which is disappointing.
You can order the pro pans and all MAC products online at:
http://www.maccosmetics.com

*If you're wondering. I am wearing MAC Plumful  lipstick in the photo!  Im aslo wearing NARS Sin blush. I like how the blush and lipstick look very similar, so you get that reflection of the same color. 

Let me know what you think and if you contrast your makeup!

xxErika

MAC Plumful Lipstick Photos&Lip Swatch!

MAC Plumful is a Lustre finish. It is a great fall lipstick. Plumful is a great lipstick if you want to wear a plum  lipstick, but don't want something like a strong full on purple.
This is very pretty, I did realize once I got it home how similar it is to MAC Craving. Plumful is lighter than Craving. Craving is a Cream Sheen finish so its color is very strong, where Plumful is a Lustre so it is sheer but buildable. I would have probably went with Plumful instead of Craving if I had seen it first, but they are both nice colors.
Plumful is around $15. You can purchase it at: http://www.maccosmetics.com

*Let me know what eyeshadow color you would pair with this shade! I'd love to hear it!

xxErika

MAC Media Lipstick! Photos,Lip Swatch&Dupe!!

MAC Media is my favorite dark vampy lipstick by MAC. They make a few different ones. Media has more of a purple tone to it, if you're looking for something with more red in it, I would go for something like Dark Side.
This shade is beautiful. I love the Satin finish of it. It smells amazing,  like vanilla.
It lasts. I like to first make a stain on my lips with it by pushing a thin layer on the lips, then blot and put a thick layer on top. It should last for hours like that.
You can wear it like a stain for less color or full on vamp. I also like to take a little on my finger and pat it on my cheeks as a cream blush. I think the matching of the same color on the lips and cheeks is gorgeous.
This is a great fall lipstick. If you do wear this dark lip, be sure to keep either the eyes or lips simple, so they don't compete with the lip. 

The price is around $15. You can purchase this at:  http://www.maccosmetics.com

A great dupe for MAC Media is Revlon Black Cherry! They have different finishes, but the color is so similar. The Revlon one is more moisturizing, which also means it may not last as long as the MAC one, but the Revlon is half the price. 

Check out the photos and swatches below! **Also, in the lip swatch photo, I'm only wearing Media as a stain, so the color can actually go darker than this. The swatch on my hand is the full effect. I'm wearing Media on my cheeks and lips in the photo. 

Let me know what you think!
xxErika

Dr. Scholls Active Series review and how I got them free!

I received these Dr. Scholls free from http://www.Influenster.com
I recieved these free to review! So go check out Influenster if you're interested in getting products to review! These are from the Active Series Voxbox!

Ok so the Dr. Scholls are amazing! They help my feet feel better when I'm standing all day. My feet always hurt if I'm standing for too long and these minimize that so much!
These are great to run in too! I feel like they help me run faster and longer. My feet cramp a little bit when I run a long distance, but with these, they haven't!
The Dr. Scholls I recived were a size 7-10 in women. They have more size ranges and All you have to do is cut them to fit your size. I was suprised at how easy it was to cut them and they fit great!
I would highly recommend them!

If you have any questions about the Dr. Scholls or Influenster, just ask!

xxErika

My Top 10 Beauty Guru's on Youtube!

My Top 10 Beauty Guru's on Youtube!

Some of these Guru's are Celebrity Makeup artists, some channels are only makeup tutorials and others are about all things beauty.
These are my favorites, the ones I like to keep comming back to and the ones I get the most tips from!
I want to say #1 and #2 are the most important to me.
My #1 is Lisa Eldrige, she is amazing at makeup. Her talant and skills are incredible. She inspires me so much.
My #2 is Tanya Burr, she is the entire reason I fell in love with the YouTube beauty community. I've loved her blog for so long and when I noticed she did Youtube, I watched so many of her videos. She is so delightful to watch!

I've included links to everyone's channel, just click the link to see my favorite videos by each Youtuber!

1.Lisa Eldridge:

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2. Tanya Burr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdYmTr_RZfM&feature=share&list=PLt_BERL98BiePRsJ03EDG3SzAoshjv1ax
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3. Monkia Blunder

http://youtu.be/DjSyDUExw6Y
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4. Pixiwoo Sisters

http://youtu.be/MqNOcUoqA2I
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5. Robert Jones Beauty Academy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63pogF_ZiQk&feature=share&list=PLEHtssF-HtyF9UjgagP3Y0b84r0UcwDT8
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6. Jamie Greenberg

http://www.youtube.copm/watch?v=epF_GHWaBQw&feature=share&list=PLBrsCtNZFEm5qItNBQGaXm7I96TgQf3c0
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7. Michelle Phan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHkJpjjPIvM&feature=share&list=TLy-TBXD7qp1-SHTM0D2XtCJaGD2dlAhAB
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8. Sharon Farrell

http://youtu.be/LwaQKXibHpc
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9. POPSUGAR Beauty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgFDGYVQPFg&feature=share&list=PLDDF1674DAACD3532
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10. EmilyNoel83

http://youtu.be/9OrEAemOLdE
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Thanks For Stopping by and Let me know who some of your favorites are!
xxErika

Baby Lips by Maybelline! Review&Swatches!

Maybelline Baby Lips are one of the most popular lip products at the drugstore, and I can see why!
They have an amazing variety of shades. Some are more pigmented than others. The color does last a good while on the lips. They leave my lips feeling soft and moisturized. They don't wear off patchy, which I've found a lot of lip balms to do on me. They are definitely my favorite lip balm. I find myslef reaching for these when I don't know what I want to wear. They are so easy to wear, and heal your lips at the same time!
I think the best thing about them is their price, for only $2.97, for me, they are worth every penny. They do sell them in a 2 pack also, 2 for $5. (At Walmart and Target) That's how I bought two of mine.
If you do plan to pick one up, I want to say they can melt really easily, so make sure you keep them at room temperature. 

If you have any questions about them, feel free to ask me!
xxErika

How to make a Latte at Home without a Froth Maker! + DIY Vanilla Syrup!

Hi guys! Today I'm going to show you how I make my Lattes at Home! I didn't have a froth maker of any kind so I decided to try a technique I heard from a friend. If you're looking for a simple way to make a latte, using what you probably already have in your kitchen, then here you go!

-If you want a plain latte then you can skip this step, but if you like Vanilla Flavoring like I do, than start this first because it takes the longest.
DIY Vanilla Syrup:
Mix 2 Cups of Water and 2 Cups Sugar in a pan on Medium heat. Stir occasionally. When all the sugar dissolves, add in 1tsp Vanilla flavoring/extract then Store in a container. This makes about 30 oz so this will last you.

-Get your Coffee ready in your mug. Leave about 1/3 room in the cup for your Froth.

-Add in your Vanilla Syrup. I use a few spoonfuls.

-To Make Froth: Put about 4 oz of Milk in either a jar with a lid or a jug or bottle with a lid. Shake it for about 35 seconds. The froth will begin to rise while your shaking it. After that, heat in microwave for about 35 seconds.
Pour the Milk into your coffee and use a spoon to keep the foam in the cup. Scoop your frothy foam out and place it on top of your coffee. 

THAT'S IT! ENJOY!