Beauty | Top 10 under $10 Makeup Edition

I know I've been a little absent lately, school has been taking up most of my time recently. But anyway...I thought to get into the groove again that I would share my Top 10 under $10, makeup edition! So let's get to it...

1. Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer $7.99: I like that this is a lotion formula and is a little moisturizing when applied. It also helps foundation last all day.
2. Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation $9.99: This foundation is a light formula, but has great coverage at the same time. It's like your skin, but better.
3. Wet n' Wild Color Icon Blusher in Pearlescent Pink $2.99: Beautiful color payoff.
4. Rimmel Wake Me Up Brightening Concealer $4.47: Great for under the eyes to brighten and cover dark circles.
5. Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Mascara $6.99: I think this mascara speaks for itself, it's a favorite for a lot of women. Plumps and lengthens beautifully. 
6. Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Liner $4.49: Goes on smooth and lasts all day.
7. Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminzing Eyeshadow in Caffeine Rush $8.87: Absolutely my favorite drugstore eyeshadow. Gorgeous!
8. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche eyeshadow quad in Cupa Joe $6.97: Another favorite drugstore eyeshadow, all of the colors are matte.
9. Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal eyeshadow $6.99: I like to use this as a base or primer underneath my eyeshadow. It is also perfect for 'no-makeup' makeup looks when you're in a rush.
10. Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie $7.49: Again, another product that speaks for itself, a favorite among many.

Thank you for reading, have a beautiful day!

xoxo

Beauty | Cargo Vintage Escapes Eye Shadow Palette Review

Let me start off by just saying how much I LOVE this palette! Omg, move over Naked and Naked2, there is a new boss in town. 

I was so excited to see that this was in Ulta's 21 days of beauty deals for the month of September. I waited and waited for the day to arrive when I could get this palette for $20...or actually $14 for me when I used my member points. Heck of a deal! Even if I hadn't used my points, it would have been $20 well spent because this palette is worth it and more. It's beautiful, the packaging {which is leather btw} is beautiful, all of the colors are beautiful, the names of the shadows are beautiful...{seriously lol} It's is the most perfect fall palette, or if your're like me and wear neutrals all year round, then it's just the perfect palette.

The texture of the shadows is like velvet...or maybe butter...either way they're very, very smooth. The color payoff is gorgeous as well, I don't know why I haven't seen or heard  more about Cargo's eye shadows, because they are absolutely amazing!

I love that there are both matte {Harvest Moon, Black Crow, Hot Cocoa, Autumn, & Chestnut} and shimmer {Cuddle, Frolic, Cinnamon, Twigs, Crisp, Withered Leaves, & Rustic} shades in here. So far my favorite combination is to use Cuddle on my inner corner {blended out}, Autumn all over the lid, and Hot Cocoa on my outer crease. When blended all together it is beautiful. I used Chestnut as a liner and it just pulled everything together. It was gorgeous. 

Well done Cargo!

xoxo

Books | Book Haul!

I went a little book shopping the other day, and before I get into it, I wanted to explain how I pick what books I will potentially read. I don't read just one genre of book...{that would be boring}...I tend to drift from reading paranormal romance, to historical fiction, to thrillers and mysteries. I've recently switched up my interest from paranormal stuff to reading thrillers. I am almost finished with Inferno by Dan Brown. While I have a few books on my Kindle that I have yet to read and as much as I love it, I like having actual books in my hands...{weird I know}...hence the reason for this post...so I should stop rambling and get to it.

My Haul:

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Cemetery Girl by David Bell

The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston

Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag

As you can see, most of them are of the thriller/mystery genre.

Collectively I bought these books from Target and Barnes & Noble.

I will try and post reviews after I read each one.

Thanks for reading, Happy Sunday.

xoxo

For the Home | A Collective B&BW Haul

I have found myself desperately trying to get my house in the 'Fall' state of mind. I love fall. It's my favorite time of year and when I feel like I'm most in my element. So, as to be expected, I have been stocking up on fall scents....and where does one go to stock up on all things pumpkin? Bath&Body Works of course. :D

I had to make a couple of trips because when I bought my soaps and mason jar candles, the 3-wick candles were not on sale...and I only buy them when they are. So when I ventured back in there the other day to pick up the new fragrance...{future post...hint, hint}...there they were in all their glory, two for $22. So I had to {just had to} get a couple lol. 

I am seriously obsessed with the Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin scent. I have it as a soap, a lotion, a candle...and it's now in my car. I love it.

I love the new anti-bacterial fall scents as well. I picked up Scarlet Pumpkin, Bourbon Peach, {2}Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, and Creamy Pumpkin.

...pumpkin everything :D lol

Thanks for reading, and Happy first day of fall!
xoxo

Beauty | Review of Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen Kit

I have had my eye on these Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pens for a very {very} long time. I finally decided to purchase Silky Eye Pen Kit, because I could not decide which one I wanted...because I wanted them all! The kit consists of five of the bestselling and favorite colors from the line as well as a sharpener. I was so excited when they finally came in the mail that I practically ripped them out of their packaging, lol. I wish I would have kept the box so you can see how it comes in the package, but I accidentally tossed it :/ So I apologize for that.

But moving on to the eye pens, as with all of Pixi's products, I love the packaging. It is so cute, beautiful, simple, and I could go on and on, lol, but let's just all agree that it's fantastic.

The formula is equally noteworthy! All I really need to say is that I love them! I love how creamy and smooth they glide on. The color of the product is actually what is on the end tip of the pencil which is great for color referencing. The formula is also waterproof and budge free...seriously these swatches were on my arm all day without smudging or fading. 

I love them all, but have been gravitating toward DeepPlum the most. I have also found that using OysterGlow in my waterline makes my green eyes pop and appear more open and doe-eyed, if you will. All these colors can be used for everyday looks to bold night time looks. I cannot wait to get my hands on more of the colors, especially EmeraldGold and CopperGlow. 

In conclusion, I will definitely be repurchasing these and they get {5 Stars} from me! If you ever buy just one high quality eyeliner, let it be these Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pens. They can be found at pixibeauty.com or at Target. You will not be disappointed. 

Thank you for reading!

xoxo

Friday Favorites | A look back on what I liked this week

Favorite Polish:

Essie Nail Lacquer in Ladylike

Favorite Beauty Blogger video:

Favorite Pin:

Favorite Song:

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Have a fantastic weekend! 

Thanks for reading!

 xoxo

Books | Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

I finished reading Safe Haven yesterday and I must say, it has become a favorite. {ééééé} I love that most, if not all, of Sparks' books take place in North Carolina, and the location he used in this book is Southport, NC. I might just have to make a day trip there someday, it looks and sounds beautiful. 

I love Alex and Katie's characters. What I love about Alex is that he is a SuperDad lol and a good man. What's not to like about that?! Katie's character made me feel a lot of empathy for her. She was very well written and I love that she went from being fragile to finding her strength in herself to trust and love again. I also love the way that Alex wanted to protect her and the relationship that they had between them, I like that it is built on trust and friendship.

As I have said before, I am not one to really 'review' a book. So, that is all I am going to say about Safe Haven really, except for one more thing. I think we all need a Jo in our lives lol. 

I think that it is a must read because it is more than just a romance novel. It's a message about domestic violence and finding strength to rise above it.

As always, the book is way better than the movie. I don't think the movie really captured all of the emotion this book had. I'm not bashing the movie, because it was alright, but it is a pet peeve of mine when movie makers take a very well written story and leave out important things. {I know, I'm weird}

Safe Haven will be put on my bookshelf next to my other favorite Sparks books

{A Walk to Remember}

{The Lucky One}

{The Notebook}

{True Believer}

I don't really have a book lined up for my next read yet. I think I need to make a trip to Barnes&Noble

{aka Heaven}

Thank you for reading, I know it wasn't quite interesting, but I am more of a simple, descriptive type when it comes to books. If you want to know the story, read it yourself :D

xoxo