another face of the day + mom's birthday present from dad (so cute!)

Ugh, I have a rotten cold right now, and it is NOT FUN!! *sniff, sniff* -- literally!


Yes, it's another face of the day post, just because they're simple enough to do on workdays! ;)  I guess you could call this a label whore face of the day, because I used a lot of high-end brands today.  Ack!

Face: NARS Sheer Glow foundation (Mont Blanc - a perfect match!), MAC MSF Natural, YSL Touche Eclat (under eyes) YSL Poudre Soleil in Light Sun, Givenchy Le Prisme Blush 25 In Vogue Orange (like MAC's Ripe Peach but 10x better, in my opinion!) 


Eyes: MAC Shroom e/s (all over lid), Shu Uemura ME 450 e/s (a metallic olive green; in crease, outer V), Stila Topaz eye kajal (inner corners), L'Oreal Hip Cream Liner in Teal (upper lashline), MUFE Aqua Eyes 18L (lower lashline/waterline), MAC Star Violet e/s (lower lashline), YSL Mascara Singulier


Lips:  YSL Rouge Pur lipstick in 148 Tea Rose

later, with MAC Creme d'Nude lipstick

I also used Evian Facial Mist for the first time today, to set my foundation.  It feels so refreshing and really let the foundation sink into my skin nicely.  I highly recommend it!

And before I go, I wanted to share a photo Dad sent me the other day.  He surprised Mom with a super-sweet early birthday present (it was also the 40th anniversary of their first date!) -- a pink, cherry-embellished bag by Juicy Couture!  Nice work, Dadd-o!! ;)

Her actual birthday is April 23rd -- happy early birthday, Mama! 

Don't you just love moms and dads sometimes?? haha  I mean, I love mine alll the time, of course (yes, Mom, I know you read my blog...), but sometimes they are just extra cute. ;)

Bye lovelies!

xoxo Jess

face of the day

Pardon the work uniform!! >_<

Face: Revlon Mineral Mousse Foundation, MAC MSF Natural, YSL Poudre Soleil in Light Sun

Eyes: Urban Decay Alice palette (Muchness on lid/under eyes; Chessur in crease/outer V; White Rabbit in inner rims), Stila Topaz eye kajal (inner rims), MAC Rich Ground fluidline (top), Sephora Liner Electro pencil in Electro Choc (waterline), YSL Mascara Singulier

Lips: MAC Victorian lipstick

this past week's haulage :)

Here's this past week's haul.  I love to read about and see pics of stuff people buy -- I'm just vapid that way, I guess!  Have you gotten anything fun for yourself (or someone else?) lately?  Tell me about it! :)

Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful Rejuvenating Facial Serum and Night in Shining Armour Cream, lips stud earrings from Forever21 (also picked up a grey bow headband, shown in last post), YSL Poudre Soleil in Light Sun, YSL Rouge Volupte #27 Rose Paris, Revlon Tropical Temptation nail polish

I got the Soap & Glory stuff from Target last Tuesday when I went to pick up Sparky's new doggy bed. I've been wanting to try them for a loooong time.  So far, I am really loving them.  I can already see and feel a difference in my skin.  I highly recommend them!

The YSL stuffs I got from Sephora on Sunday with the *fabulous* 15% off Beauty Insiders sale that's going on right now (through April 19th).  Now's the perfect time to pick up those things you've wanted for a long time, but have held off on because of the price.  That 15% can go a long way, especially with high-end brands!

The nail polish I actually got for free.  :D  Walgreens sometimes sends pharmacy incentives (I always rotate between Walgreens and Target for this reason!), and I got a $25 gift certificate, just for getting my $4 generic prescription filled there! Score! (The rest of what I got was groceries and two magazines -- nothing exciting!)

necklace from Aldo Accessories

I loooove this necklace!  I love that it's mixed metals, that it's BOWS, and that it's chunky and gaudy and basically the perfect length.  They had *so much* cute jewelry, and some really cute bags, too.  Forget the shoes, I'm all about Aldo's accessories line!

top from H&M ($9.95 - total steal!)

H&M can be really hit or miss for me, but I'm really loving bright florals right now (he-llo, Liberty for Target...) AND ruched sleeves, so this top is perfect! I think Holly (Yummy Mummy's Beauty Blog) wore this in her March Favorites video (click the link to watch the video).

the cuuuutest umbrella from H&M, cupcake Vinylmation figure (eBay)

Nick, you will be pleased to know I walked out of the mall Sunday afternoon with the umbrella opened like a parasol, all Nicole Kidman-esque. :)

That's all for now, lovelies.  See you soon!

xoxo

Jess

how to train your dragon + fotd...

So.... just got home from seeing How to Train Your Dragon in 3D.

It was amazing.  I laughed, I cried, and I squealed and clapped along with the rest of the crowd when it ended.  I hate spoilers, so all I can do is tell you to go see it, especially if you're an animal lover.  You'll love it (and if you don't, you can rag on me afterwards!).  Check out the reviews at rottentomatoes.com and you'll see I'm not alone in my dragon-size (lol) love for this movie.

Here's my face after the movie:

cryin' fool!

Moving on... my makeup look today was inspired by Michelle's YouTube tutorial -- click the link to watch!

I changed the necklace to the one in my haul (scroll up to the next post) before I left!

Face: Revlon Mineral Mousse foundation (I love this so much -- don't even need powder, and it stays matte all day!), YSL Poudre de Soleil in Light Sun

Eyes: Urban Decay Alice palette (White Rabbit in inner corners, Chessur on lid/crease, Wonderland on crease/outer V, Jabberwocky to darken crease/outer V), MUFE Aqua Eyes gold/bronze shade (always forget the number! used on top and in waterline), Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara

Lips:  YSL Rouge Volupte #27 Rose Paris

This is what I wore first before I changed (this happens often - I'm very indecisive!!).  I'm sticking this in for two reasons. 1) I wanted to share the love for MAC Petals &Peacocks lipstick, and 2) I got this headband yesterday at Forever21, but I forgot to include it in my haul pics. :\

Okay, so, I decided this post is gonna be insane if I put the haul stuff in here, too, so I'm gonna do it in a second post.  Stay tuned!

xoxo 

Jess

yesterday's outfit & face of the day

I'm gonna be heading out soon to watch How to Train Your Dragon in 3D. It looks so good (it's scored a 98% on RottenTomatoes.com so far!) -- I just hope it doesn't make me cry!!

So stay tuned for a post later tonight about my face of the day for today and of course the Sunday haulage.  For now, here's a quick look at what I wore yesterday. Enjoy! :)

Top: Old Navy

Shorts: Target

Boots: Sam Edelman

Bag: Miu Miu

Necklace: Aldo

Sorry the face of the day pic is so crappy -- I didn't get a chance to take one before I went out, so this was taken around 8PM with the patio light on... shiny forehead alert!

Face: Revlon Mineral Mousse foundation, Benefit Hoola bronzer, MUFE HD blush #14, MAC Shell Pearl beauty powder

Eyes:  Nars Lola Lola e/s (lid, under eyes), MAC Glamour Check e/s (crease, outer V), MUFE Star Powder in 955 (dusted all over lid), Stila Golden Noir smudge pot (top; I've basically come to terms with HATING this -- so much fallout from the glitter.. I was wiping black specks from under my eyes all day!), MUFE Aqua Eyes 18L (waterline), Stila Topaz eye kajal (inner corners), Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara

Lips: YSL Rouge Volupte #27 Rose Paris

Be back soon!! :)

face of the day

Face:  Revlon Mineral Mousse Foundation (030), Benefit Hoola bronzer, Shu Uemura blush in M Peach 44

Eyes: MAC Painterly paint pot (I use this pretty much every day, but I usually forget to list it!), Nars Lola Lola e/s (lid, under eyes), MAC Swiss Chocolate e/s (crease, outer V), Sephora Liner Electro pencil in Electro Choc (waterline only), Stila Topaz eye kajal (inner corners), Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara

Lips: YSL Rouge Pur in 148 Tea Rose

And a quick hello from Sparky (mid-snuggle)...

Hope you all are having a great day!

xoxo

march faves -- breakin' it down!

So, I kindasortatotally hated what a clusterfart my march favorites were.  I just had sooo many, especially since it was my first faves post.

Here's a breakdown -- I hope this helps!

HAIR PRODUCTS

Tresemme 24 Hour Body hair spray (gives hair hold & body far superior to the often-raved-about Elnett)

Lush Big shampoo (so fun to use, and the sea-salt scent is delish -- makes my hair tangly, but it's worth it for the volume I get after I blow-dry!)

Veganese conditioner (not the greatest conditioner ever, but the lemon-lime scent is AWESOME and works so well with Big, I just can't give it up)

BATH/BODY PRODUCTS

Lush Honey I Washed the Kids soap (smells amaaaazing, really nice texture/consistency)

Kings & Queens Queen Elizabeth Sugar shower gel (ditto for this fruity scent)

Lush Lemony Flutter cuticle butter (smells like lemon Pez and works wonders on beat-up hands)

Lush Dorothy bubble bar (cute, with a really relaxing scent -- and turns the bath a pretty blue hue)

Lush Dream Cream (like a miracle cream for dry skin)

Soap & Glory Blueberry Thrill big butter (I love the texture and scent of this)

FACE PRODUCTS

Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous "foundation faker" (nice light texture, gives a dewy glow)

MAC Shell Pearl Beauty Powder (works beautifully as both a blush or highlight on cheeks)

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (the perfect face powder)

MAC Dainty mineralize blush

Illamasqua cream blush in Rude 

Make Up For Ever HD blush in #14 Star Struck (the perfect peach)

MAC Studio Finish concealer (the best spot concealer I've tried)

EYE PRODUCTS

MAC Bough Grey eyeshadow
Urban Decay Alice Book of Shadows
Nars Lola Lola eyeshadow
MAC Black Tied eyeshadow (my go-to for a smoky eye crease/outer V)
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes waterproof eyeliner in 18L (my favorite waterline shade; a subtle burgundy that draws attention to the eye more than a matchy-matchy shade!)
Smashbox Heartbreaker Liquid Liner Pen (this is the best liquid liner I've ever used.  It doesn't budge OR smudge.  Too bad it was limited edition! Ugh!!)
Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara (hands down the best mascara I've ever tried -- and I've tried a LOT! dramatic lashes, no smudging or flaking, nice subtle tuberose scent)


LIP PRODUCTS

YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick #30 Faubourg Peach (the perfect coral, part one)
MAC Viva Glam Gaga lipstick
MAC Perennial High Style lipglass (looks great over pinks, nudes, and corals)
Lancome Chris & Tell lipstick (the perfect coral, part two)
Tarina Tarantino Showroom conditioning lip sheen (my favorite work-appropriate pink)
NYX Black Label lipstick in India (perfect nude pink, like YSL Rouge Pur 148 Tea Rose or MAC Hue, but better!)


NAIL PRODUCTS

OPI Mad as a Hatter (the best glitter polish ever!)

China Glaze Something Sweet (this season's equivalent to OPI's Mod About You -- one of my all-time faves)

Essie Van D'Go (the perfect peachy-pink -- essentially my favorite lipstick shade in a nail polish!)

Illamasqua Milf (forget Chanel's Jade, this green is amazing)

No details on the rest, 'cause I think they're pretty self-explanatory!  Okay, lovelies, it's off to bed for me.  Thanks for reading!

xoxo Jess