Song Of The Day: Life On The Nickel (Mansions on the Moon remix)

Decided to start off my day with this tune. I love Foster the People I think they have a great sound, and this remix just makes this song even better!

Enjoy!!

~K~

January Favorites

I can't believe January is actually almost over... which means school is right around the corner :-( (yes I do start school super late idk why!) After spending the past week in DC visiting my boyfriend and all my lovely friends at AU I figured it was time to get back to reality and get focused!! But in the mean time I thought I would show you guys my favorite products from January.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

I've tried dozens of eyeliners in the past from liquid, pencil, to gel, and I've found that gel liners seem to have the most lasting staying power and doesn't smudge. What I love about this eyeliner is that it has lasted longer than my MAC gel liner (which dried out after about a month) and has a smooth application. I've messed around with this product a bit and noticed that if you dampen you eyeliner brush just a bit it allows for a smoother precision and cleaner line. 

Laura Mercier Undercover Pot #3

I got this product as part of the flawless face kit that Laura Mercier offers. I loved everything about that kit but I found that this product is the one I've been getting the most use of. I really love to use the concealer on the left for under my eyes. 

NYC Brow/Eyeliner Pencil in Taupe

This has been my favorite brow pencil for years and the best part is that it only costs $1!! The only thing that annoys me about this product is that I have to sharpen it frequently, so make sure you have one handy. 

Benefit Silky Powder Eyeshadow in Low Profile

This product was actually given to me a while back and I never really used it till a few months ago when I discovered that this makes an incredible base color. I apply this after I apply my eyeshadow primer to give an easy base that allows my eyeshadows to blend easily. It's also a great all over color when you're on the run. 

Love & Beauty Nail Polish in Mauve

I've got to say, Love & Beauty nail polishes are pretty damn good for being only $2.80. I picked up this color a few weeks ago and have loved it ever since. It's a great nude color but be careful because it can easily wash out some skin tones. I like this color better when I'm a little tanner. 

NARS Oil-Free Pro Prime Pore Refining Primer

This has been a recent addition to my everyday makeup regimen and to be honest, I have no idea how I survived without it. This primer gives an absolutely flawless base that makes my make look perfect yet natural. A small bit goes a long way and it truly helps my makeup stay on all day. 

NARS Blush in Orgasm

This blush is perfect for an everyday look. The light wash of pink color and small shimmers give a beautiful youthful dewey look. 

Urban Decay Dew Me Moisturizing Makeup Setting-Spray

I've always loved UD's setting-sprays. I used to use the all nighter spray but when that ran out I thought I would try this one out to give me that extra dewey finish that I've been looking for. This product is absolutely amazing. All it takes is a few sprays all over you're face and your makeup stays all day long looking just as fresh as it did when it was first applied. It also gives a beautiful glow and moisturizes the face. This is perfect especially if your skin gets a little drier in the winter seasons like mine. 

Hope everyone had a great January!! 

~K~

Birchbox Jan 2012

MY BIRCHBOX GOODIES HAVE ARRIVED!!!! I've been hearing about Birchbox for quite some time now but never really took the time to join in on the fun so a few weeks ago I figure why not start the new year off with some goodies. For 10$ a month the Birchbox team sends a few sample sized goodies to try out. For those of us who enjoy trying new things but don't want to spend the $$ on a full sized item before trying it out this is a great solution to the problem. Although you don't get to pick out which samples items you want to receive it still gives you a chance to try something new. And the best thing about Birchbox is that they make it so easy to purchase any item that you have received in full size, all you gotta do is go onto their website Birchbox.com  

This month I was gifted with these lovely samples and a card giving a brief description of each product and the price for the product in full size. 

1. Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Birchbox Pink : We teamed up with one of our favorite brands to create this custom fuchsia shade. Apply one coat for sheer pigment, or layer it for a brighter pink pucker. (Full size $20)

2. Juicy Couture Fragrance: Juicy's signature fragrance is a blend of sweet floral notes. Sophisticated and feminine, it's perfect for day or night. (Full size $69-$89)

3. VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Eye Serum:  Make a vow to conquer those dark circles once and for all.this any-aging eye serum brightens and revives your under eyes. (Full size $80)

4. Zoya Nail Polish in Kristen: A beautiful bluish gray, this cool hue from Zoya's new Feel Collection is the kind of understated neutral that never goes out of style. (Full size $8)

5. LIFESTYLE EXTRA-- Larabar mini: You won't find any artificial fillers in these natural bars, just tried fruits, nuts, and other wholesome ingredients. They're as tasty as they are healthy. 

NARS VIP

So waaaay back when the Bleecker St. NARS opened up I was kindly given a NARS VIP pass which offered me 30% off one purchase. Me being the forgetful person I am finally found this pass lodged in between some cards in my unorganized wallet, so I decided what the heck let's use this baby! I wanted to be able to stock up on supplies but having never actually purchased NARS products before I wasn't sure what to get. So I decided to keep it simple and get a few blushes, a few eyeshadows and a primer. I'm really loving these products and have been using them every day since I've gotten them. What I love about the eyeshadows especially is that these colors in particular are great as a single color all over sweep across the lids. The primer is the product that I've been loving the best. It leaves a flawless base and helps keep makeup on for hours. 

NARS Pro-Prime Oil Free Primer, Ondine Eyeshadow, Fez Eyeshadow, Sin Blush, Orgasm Blush

Orgasm Blush, Sin Blush, Ondine Eyeshadow, Fez Eyeshadow