July Favorites (a tad bit late!)

Here is a list of all the products I used most during July!

1. Urban Decay liquid liner in ecstasy. This is a deep purple that adds a pop of color to a neutral eye look without being too over-the-top, or its great for adding even more color to a colorful look. I have also loved their liquid liner in minx, a nice turquoise color, but ecstasy has gotten more use. :)

2. Benefit's Benetint. OMG! This is such a nice color and it smells like roses! I love this. It adds a nice berry color to my lips. I feel like I have to reapply it during the middle of the day, but besides that the color lasts pretty long and I just really love it for summer.

3. Urban Decay cream shadow in mushroom. This is a nice gray/taupe color that isn't too dark, but is definitely easy to build the intensity. This is also a great everyday color to sweep on when I have no time to get ready in the morning.

4. Urban Decay cream shadow in sphynx. This is a nice sparkly pink color with TONS of glitter. I like to apply two or three layers because just one layer is kind of sheer. Plus, the more I apply, the more glitter gets on my lids! This color is wearable enough for daytime, but is probably better for night time because of all the glitter.

5. Maybelline's The big colossal mascara. I accidently purchased this mascara in the color 'glam brown' when I had every intention of buying it in a black shade. My old mascara was drying out and I wanted to try something new and let me tell you this mascara does not disappoint! This mascara does not clump my lashes and adds a nice amount of lenght, though not as much volume as I would like. The brown shade is actually quite dark. There is only a slight difference between 'glam brown' and other mascaras I own colorwise.

6. Physician's Formula shimmer strips gel liner for blue eyes. This stack of gel liners comes with a navy blue, a brown and a black with blue shimmer. The blue adds a nice touch of color without being too dramatic and I feel like it really does enhance my blue eyes. The brown shade is great if I want to do a look that is a bit more muted and natural than using regular black liner. The black with blue shimmer does not really look like it has any shimmer at all unless you look very closely. However, when I wear a blue shade on my lids and this color gel liner I am able to notice the blue specks a little more and those two things combined help enhance my natural eye color.

7. Viva Glam Gaga lipstick (1st edition). I only use a small amount as it can begin to look like hot pink/barbie/a little old-lady-ish if I apply too much. But this a nice summer color that goes with many eye looks or adds a nice touch of color to an otherwise bare face.

8. Clinique's Take the day off makeup remover. This is great at removing even the most stubborn waterproof mascara. I only have the a little travel sized bottle but will certainly pick up a full sized bottle when this one runs out. Its an oil based remover so its great at breaking down products which helps remove them faster.

Just because SHE'S pretty, doesn't mean YOU'RE ugly.

These are words that I wish I heard earlier in my life. With the way society is, it can feel as if you're never enough, that you are lacking in some area of your life.
Often I see pictures of girls in magazines and on the internet which showcase beautiful girls who are either naturally that way, or are photoshopped/airbrushed to look that way. It can really take a toll on your self esteem, mine included. However, its important to know that just because someone in a magazine is beautiful, it does not mean that you are bad looking.
I know you've heard it countless times before; pick out something about yourself that you like and forget all the negative feeling/comments you have about yourself.
For the majority of us this is easier said than done. When I look in the mirror my eyes dart to the things I wish I could change. My round face, my nose, etc. These things make me wish I had a different face entirely (don't even get me started on the rest of my body!).
But, one thing I do like is my eyes. When doing my makeup I make them the focus of my whole entire look.
If your favorite part of your body is your waist, wear a belt, or a piece of clothing with an empire waist to show it off!
Makeup can only do so much. Having confidence is the main way to show off your beauty!
Everyone is beautiful and you have to believe that! :)