Prime That Pout

There is nothing more aggravating than realizing your luscious lipstick has worn off, leaving you looking haggard and less than put together. I thought lip liner was something only by the old schoolers. Turns out, it's kind of a big deal. A clear liner, like the one above (by Bite Beauty - available at Sephora), gives you lipstick staying power but didn't leave that trashy line. For extra long lasting lip color, fill in your entire mouth after lining your lips. Voila - pout perfection!

Endless Red

LOVE LOVE LOVE this red lip stain from L'Oreal (Colour Riche Wet Shine Stain)! I was surprised to open this tube and find a wand...I was expecting traditional lipstick. This stain isn't too intense but does give your lips a pretty, glossy red tint. The teardrop-shaped applicator is by far the best for applying a lip product...perfectly hugging the curves of your top lip. I would highly recommend this product! 

Honey, They're Real

I'd been hearing fabulous things about Benefit's mascara so of course, I had to try it for myself. "They're Real" has a wand that has a spiky end helping to add volume after you've done the traditional mascara application. While I do think it works well, I'd have to say, L'Oreal's Telescopic mascara worked just as well on my lashes and is a fourth of the price. I can't deny that Benefit's version probably does have better ingredients, in the end, all that matters to me is how big, long and luxurious my lashes look. Telescopic, for an over value and bang for my buck, you win.

Telescopic? Totes.

After hearing my coworkers raving about eyelash extensions - something that I'd love to try (if it wasn't going to cost me hundreds) - I have been trying to find the perfect mascara...a mascara that would give me a little more pow! So, how delighted was I when I found two new L'Oreal mascaras to try in my product package last week? Over the moon, sugar. I've tried the one above, Telescopic Shocking Extension. I'll admit...I'm a little hesitant about all of these new, funky brushes. I'm old school about my brushes...like my typical bristles. However, this one won me over. This product gave me the length I was looking for. I even had someone comment on my lengthy lashes today - boom. 

Red Fatale

For my first L'Oreal product review, I of course opted for the red lipstick first. This fun rouge product is call Infallible and was amazing! It stayed on really well throughout the work day and went on smoothly. It had enough moisture but didn't look glossy (which I don't like in a lipstick - just a personal preference). I only had to reapply this once the entire day - talk about a miracle. I would absolutely recommend this line of lipstick and I can't wait to try this same product in more colors! Cheers to the ever-fabulous red lip!

Berry Good, Sugar

I'm always game for a new lip product. Megan, my gal pal, gave me this Sugar (in Berry) lip balm/stick when she was in town and I'm obsessed. This product makes my lips soft but adds a nice berry tint, as well. Find this at Sephora. 

Fit: Face-Friendly

Always on the market for new products...especially ones that make my face look a little less flawed and little more flawless. On one of my 384237 trips to Target, I swiped these Fit products by Maybelline. So far, so good! This line comes in so many shades - you are sure to find one that matches your skin tone perfectly. This foundation provides great coverage and the powder zaps shine. Not to mention, you won't be emptying your bank account because these products range around $5. Cha-ching!

Toodles YSL, Hellooo NYX

I am very partial to my YSL red lipstick. I like the richness, how smoothly it goes on and how dang cute the gold case it (which totally doubles as a mirror in a pinch). However, just because I'm happily married to the YSL lipstick, doesn't mean I'm not constantly looking for say...a replacement. I may have found one. While browsing Ulta for gifts for others, I came across the perfect gift for myself. This NYX lip cream (applied like a gloss, looks and stays like a lipstick) is the ultimate and is under $5. This particular shade, Spicy (duh), is so sassy. Idiot-proof red lips for $25 less...genius.

Work (Eye) Wear

If you can't have fun doing your hair and makeup for work, then your work week is just that much more rough than the rest of the working world. I like to keep it interesting. Yesterday I opted for a light eye (never forgetting my liquid liner) and a darker gloss. Today I went for a smokey eye and nude lipstick. Yes, I wore smokey eyes to work...sue me. For both looks, I used my Sephora Eye Palette! Va-voom!

Oh my, O-GLOSS!

O-GLOSS, a Smashbox product, is the first intuitive gloss created. This miracle product goes on clear and reacts to your skin chemistry, creating a personalized shade of lipgloss. For a more dramatic look, line and fill your lips with lipstick or a pencil and then apply O-GLOSS. 

Flawless Finish? Almost.

Okay...maybe I complained at first with this foundation and wasn't its biggest fan. The truth is, I've come around. This ultra-light "skin perfecting" makeup didn't perfect my face...I'll be honest. But, it's light and has a very natural finish. Not to mention, it has SPF 15 which is a must for everyday in Southwest Florida. Plus, anything that says Chanel is pretty, isn't it?

Bronzed & Beautiful

With the summer sun slowly turning into fall days, you may start becoming more reliant on your bronzer to give you that healthy glow. So, why not make it the best bronzer? Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder is the queen bee of bronzers. Find it at Sephora. Trust me, you'll love it. 

Pretty, Pretty Palette

This eye shadow palette, made my Sephora, is one of my favorites...and why wouldn't it be? All these color in this sleek little case? Yes, please. These shimmery baked shadows are easily applied dry or wet. With these 10 sultry shades, you can't go wrong. I especially adore the royal blue and purple shades - perfect for using as a liner below your bottom lashes for a pop of color!

Nothing but NARS

You will never convince me there is a better, more perfect blush that NARS Torrid. Everyone's go-to is always NARS Orgasm but newsflash...this color is where it's at. The peachy hue is perfection. When I dropped my makeup bag on the ground last week and the only thing that broke was my NARS blush, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a mini meltdown. I have never been able to find a blush that I adore more and I doubt you could either. 

Mad About Makeup

Since I was little and sneaking into my mother's makeup stash, I have been addicted to doing my makeup, other people's makeup and well...talking about makeup. I have a huge pet peeve with ladies who do crazy smoky eyes with a bold lipstick. It's one or the other, honey. When I do a fun lipstick, I do a very neutral eye shadow, a little liquid eye liner and mascara. Looking like a clown is not cute. I've tried it all but this Revlon liquid liner is my favorite. For this lipstick, try Sephora's Mr. Lover.