NYX Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks - Review and Swatches

Hi all! Back again with a quick post on liquid lipsticks. I'm glad I waited to review these after weeks of wearing them. At first, I was so happy with them. I thought they were great and that they would be on top of my list. But after a couple of weeks I can say that I see some of the downsides. For one, I would say these only last for three to four hours. They will definitely fade after eating and the lighter shade, 08 Bedtime Flirt, was slightly patchy. On the bright side, they are easy to reapply (or you can wear another hydrating color instead) and they feel very thin on the lips. Another good thing is that since this is a nude line, they are all wearable for work! On my skin tone the only color that was too light on me was 08 bedtime flirt but I LOVED Exotic! It had a hint of red that is very subtle but still there. I would totally recommend picking up Exotic. 

Maybelline The Loaded Bolds Lipstick | Review and Swatches

Hi everyone! So this past weekend I rand across a new display at Target from Maybelline. When I quickly looked up some reviews online while at the store I couldn't really find much so I grabbed three that I could wear for work. Because, as the line suggest, there are some definite bold colors  in this line! 

So as soon as I got in the car I swatched all three and I knew off the bat that Smoking Red was going to be a bold dark red (I grabbed that one for date nights) but man! Are these colors bold! Mauves usually show up as a dark pink on me but not Mauve it! It definitely shows up more purple on my lips and it is a statement lipstick. I haven't worn the other two but let me say this, I used a make up remover wipe and both raging raisin  and smoking red left stains! 

My only complaint about this line is that because it is a bold line, I feel for me personally I can't really explore the grey, chocolate, blues, and purples of this line. I may not be comfortable wearing those colors but I would be more willing to spend my hard earn money on them if it was fall and it would be more appropriate to wear to work. If you are someone that is unrestricted by work however, I would say to give some blues and purples a try but to be careful because I have come across some mixed reviews  of patchiness. 

* With Mauve It, it stayed on my lips for a good four hours, it did transfer, and it completely wore off by the time I was finished eating lunch (I had an apple, pita, and hummus). It doesn't wear off completely so it leaves a stain that isn't' too flattering so I would keep an eye on it. 

It has the same scent that you find in other Maybelline lipsticks, especially the matte lipsticks. I didn't notice it after a half an hour or so. The finish is a demi-matt, they glide on as easily as the matt lipsticks do, and for all three they are completely opaque! 

Burts Bees Lipsticks | Review and Swatches

I wanted to LOVE these so badly! But in the end I need to honest and say this are okay. They are not super hydrating but they wont make your dry lips any worse for wear. The lighter colors, 501 and 523 show the dryness of my lips versus 514 doesn't. So I would suggest trying out the darker shades first. One thing I do have to say is that I love 523, I usually can't pull off coral shades but this compliments me pretty well. So my final verdict? If you find a color you really like then try them out but if you are buying them for moisture I wouldn't recommend them. I would instead recommend the Almay Smart Shade Butters instead. 

Weekend Journal | Wedding Talk

Wedding Venues

First off let me start with saying that I have been slacking on wedding planning. I think its the dread of having to plan something that is going to be so expensive!!! This weekend we visited the UCSD Martin House. It has always been my first choice because of the location and the view! Having at UCSD is also something important to Matt since it is were we met. I went in telling myself that maybe I romanticized it and it wasn't going to be as breath taking as remembered.... WRONG I fell in love with it again! lol here are a few pictures that I took of the view...

Movies! 

Matthew's birthday is this week and since he wanted to watch the Jungle Book, we went. OMG that movie is so good! The graphic are amazing and the kid is such a good actor. I totally recommend you watch it. 

Weekend Journal | WONDERCON 2016

Saturday

Drove this weekend to Los Angeles to spend Easter weekend with my little sister before she went back to UC Santa Cruz. Our plans for the weekend had been set a month before, where Silvia (my sis) knew she wanted to attend this Wondercon event and was curious if Matt wanted to join her as well. One thing led to another and I ended up buying a ticket to the event as well. I wasn't really excited about it since this is more my fianee and sis kind of stuff but two weeks ago I found out that they would have an early realize of the Justice League vs Teen Titans following the same arc that the past three Batman animated movies have followed. If its one thing that I love from comics its anything Batman and Young Justice related since I have loved the animated arcs that have come out for those.

So Saturday was a full day at the convention. I had fun walking around with them and going to the panels but my definite highlight was going to see the premiere. I highly recommend the movie! I like the plot twists they put in it in regards to potential romances and it had really good humor as well. 

Sunday: 

Lazy day! Mom and I thought we would go shopping only to realize that most stores were closed for Easter Holiday so we just spend the day together and then in the evening Matt and I had to head back to SD. Fun little activity we have been doing with Matt on the drives over has been listening to Latin music to try and find songs we want for the reception. So far? After six or so hours we only have ten... We are trying to keep it clean and romantic but a lot of what has been on my playlist is not appropriate for a wedding i.e. about a broken heart. 

Oh btw! the new season of Daredevil is awesome! I've only seen four episodes so far but its good so far!

Just leaving this here...

Friday Favorites

So I have been in the lookout for a good powder foundation that won't be caked, has good oily control, and doesn't cling to dry patches.

I tried Make Up Forever's Demimatte on the recommendation from a Sephora employee. And although yes it looks amazing at the first application I find myself needing to blot before lunch and after leaving work. So that didn't works so well. 

Next I went back and forth in trying the Infallable powder foundation since the liquid form was so good to me. Unfortunately I couldn't find a color that matched me well. ( I should have known better I have the same problem with the liquid one but at least with that one I could mix it with other foundations already in my collection.)

I ended up rebuying my Maybelline dream Wonder Powder. I got a shade up since I thought my last powder was a hair light but this next color is a bit orange. Or it may be just me. Because I also placed an order for BH Cosmetic powders. I got #230 and #235, I searched both in my hand and I know that #230 leans slightly yellow but in my face it looks orange? At least in certain lighting. But anyway those powders (only got them $5 each because of a sale) are totally worth it!! I was worried about testing them out today cause I was going to be doing some light lifting and walking for walk but I figured what the heck. And OMG I only had to blot seven hours into wear AFTER the lifting and walking around outside for two hours. The shade selection isn't that great only 7 shades but if you can find your color I would say go for it!! (Get it here: http://www.bhcosmetics.com/products/bh-studio-pro-matte-finish-pressed-powder)

P.s sorry for the lack of pictures or links I am traveling a lot this weekend (look out for a journal in this weekend's adventures to make up for having a lazy noneventful weekend last week).

Weekend Journal | Lazy Day Sunday

This past weekend is one of those weekend where I totally would not have vlogged at all. Just because I was in PJs most of Saturday and all day Sunday.

Saturday:
Matt went to do the garden for Ms. B and I stayed home and did laundry/organize the apartment since Luz and Roberto were coming to watch a movie. Not going to lie I could have been more productive but I got to say that I wasn't that lazy either. Our apartment was clean for our guests, the only area I didn't tackle was a. the kitchen and b. the office. Both of which Matt has ultimate saying in. I enjoyed having frineds come over and even having someone else look with me at wedding center pieces for the table. We probably should have done more research but again: lazy weekend.

Sunday:
I should have not suggested we watch TV while eating breakfast but we hadn't finished an episode from Legends so Matt and I were curious as to how it was going to finish. Needless to say we spend most of the day in front of the TV. I noticed that Hulu had Naruto Shippuden and since I never technically finished watching the anime I was curious how they animated the last chapters. From there I wanted to watch Naruto: The Last, cause obviously I own it.... So yeah thats what we did these weekend. I wouldn't trade it for anything though cause all our other weekends seem busy for the next few months.