Maybelline Spring Collection Color Tattoos Swatches | Elizabeth Vasquez

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My long search is finally over as I have found the Maybelline Spring Collection Color Tattoos. Now I  don't know if it has to do with the location that I live in, but I seem to get new products weeks after everyone. I was lucky to have found the display before everything was completely gone. These color tattoos are limited edition and come in six different shades. I absolutely love the Maybelline Color Tattoos and even included them in my 2013 Beauty Favorites. I already owned all the other neutral shades and was super excited for these to hit the shelves. Although I am disappointed that they are limited edition, the products themselves are amazing as usual. 

Maybelline Color Tattoos - Spring Collection 2014

Maybelline Dare To Go Nude Collection.

Dare to wear 24HR shadow.


Ink technology creates 24HR wear shadow for our most intense, long-lasting color saturation.

Cream formula glides on without creasing and keeps color vibrant
.

Ophthalmologist-tested.  

Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Pure Nude (80): A beige that is on the pink side with a gold sheen.

Beige-ing Beauty (85): A light golden champagne. (This shade is the most sheer of the six)

Nude Compliment (90): A taupe that is more on the cool-brown side.

Sleek & Spice (95): A taupe that is more on the warm, brown side.

Caramel Cool (100): A copper shade that is on the orange side.

Stroke of Midnight (105): A smokey black with silver/blue sparkle.

Hope you enjoyed this post :)

What is your favorite shade from above?

Sephora Haul | Elizabeth Vasquez

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I would quickly like to address my non-existence this past week. Spring Break was last week and most of my friends were down for the week. Since we all go to different schools in different parts of the state, I had to take advantage of them being here. It was an amazing break from school and being able to be with all my friends made it so much better. I also began to work recently and that has been quite the adventure. It might be a little weird to mention where I work, but lets just say that I am not being paid enough to do the work that I do (I promise my work doesn't involve anything illegal haha). 

During the break I made a little trip to the Sephora a couple of cities away (the one near me has little to no options). Once there I had to take advantage of the quantity of products and brands that they had available. I had a list of products I intended to buy and might have picked up a few extra along the way.

Ooooo look at me trying to be all sneaky and give you a little preview of what you're about to see haha. 

I have the strangest experiences when it comes to the wear of my face makeup. No matter how "long lasting" the products claim to be, they all seem to disappear within a couple of hours. I have tried so many products that I know that it's not the product itself, but rather my face. I usually go for the oil-control setting sprays, but the oil in my face has been under control so I opted for the Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. When I use setting sprays I tend to apply them before and after my face makeup for the best effect.

As much as I love lipsticks it pains me to spend so much money on them. I knew that if I was going to spend that amount of money on a lipstick, then it had to be one that I could use regularly and whenever I wanted. This is the Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick in number 9 (Nude in Private). This is a beautiful pinky-nude shade that can be worn with any color of eyeshadow or blush. 

This was sort of a repurchase in a sense, I guess. This is the NARS Radient Creamy Concealer in the shade Custard. My skin very quickly (and unexpectedly) turned two-to-three shades lighter and most of the products I had were not my skin tone. I still have the darker one and plan to use it during the summer, but until then I shall use this one. It is a very creamy concealer that covers just about anything. It is a bit pricy, but totally worth it in my opinion.

Just like my face makeup, my eyeliner never lasts as well. They do not transfer on to my eyelid or crease, but rather disappear. This is the only eyeliner that can last all day if I really need it to. This is the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper (Black). I believe this is the only shade that it is available in since it is the only one I have seen. The pigmentation and wear of this eyeliner is amazing and the shape of the tip allows for perfect cat flicks.

I have picked up the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette and put it down so many times before. To be honest, I do not need another neutral palette in my collection. I'm not sure if it was the cute packaging or the fact that the eyeshadows smell like chocolate, but I caved in and bought this bad boy. I will be making a post with swatches and thoughts very soon so look out for that.

The Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation was the reason I went to Sephora in the first place. During the Spring and Summer I don't like to wear very heavy makeup on my face. This powder foundation looked like the perfect investment for the upcoming seasons. I have had to time to play with it this past week and you should expect a review pretty soon to find out what I think about it.

I only purchased the Tarte Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush to use with the powder foundation. I don't really see  how someone could get the best results of the foundation without this brush. I'm sure that you could use another brush, but this particular one was made for this foundation.  It was a bit pricey, but I wanted to get the best results without struggling or wasting product. 

Hope you enjoyed this post :)

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Milani Lip Intense Liquid Color | Elizabeth Vasquez

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Since Spring and Summer is quickly approaching, I like to purchase brighter colored products to wear on my lips, checks and eyes. Milani recently released their Lip Intense Liquid Color lip products. In the line there are four different shades: Red Extreme, Pink Rave, Fiery Coral and Violet Addict. As you may guess by the names they include a red, pink, coral and purple shade. I opted for Fiery Coral since I, surprisingly, don't have many coral lip products. 

Satisfy your craving for shockingly intense, super-shiny,full lip color with Lip Intense Liquid Color. Lip Intense applies like a highshine gloss, but has the longevity and wear of a lipstick.  The sponge-tip applicator allows for a fast,easy, and precise application. Paraben-free. - Milani

The Milani Lip Intense Liquid Color comes with a soft-tip wand applicator. Since the colors are so bright, I am very happy that it has this type of applicator since it allows for precise application on the lips. The texture of the product is almost of a liquid lipstick, but thicker. The intensity of the color and how it appears on the lips is very similar to that of a lipstick. The product is much more creamy than a lipgloss or lipstick. The formula is neither drying or moisturizing. I like to prep my lips with some sort of lip balm before and I highly suggest so if you have dry lips. These lip products are more on the matte side of the spectrum and not shiny like liquid lip colors tend to be. They are also not sticky and don't seem to bleed on the lips.

The main focus of the Lip Intense Liquid Color products are the colors. These lip products are extremely bright, so what you see is what you get. Once applied to the lips, the color does transfer to cups and such. They seem to have an almost staining power since (although it transfers) much of the color stays on the lips throughout the day. So much color initially goes on that if a bit transfer here and there, it won't make much of a difference. Fiery Coral is the brightest of the four while the other shades tend to be deeper in color. These are extreme in color so be cautious. I really enjoy this lip product and do plan to purchase the remaining colors in the line.

Hope you enjoyed this review :)

What are you most looking forward to in Spring/Summer?

Not Your Average Unicorn (OOTD) | Elizabeth Vasquez

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Not many people (besides my close friends and family) may know that I'm a little obsessed with unicorns. They are just the cutest thing ever and I love to incorporate them into my outfits. The weather has been on the cool side so shorts and tank tops have been kept in my dresser. This is an outfit I would normally wear to school or out shopping. It is super comfortable and still looks put together, even though I didn't try very hard at all. I believe that my sense of style is a little different (possibly in a good way). I like to mix classic pieces with something a little more fun and different. This may not be everyone's cup of tea (or any other drink you may like haha), but I enjoy it. I dress for myself and not to impress anyone else and I am very happy with that. 

Beanie: Charlotte Russe

Top: Forever 21

Leggings: Target

Shoes: Forever 21

Necklace: Gift

Crown Midi Ring: Forever 21 (included in set)

Bird Ring: Forever 21 (included in set)

Heart Midi Ring: Forever 21 (included in set)

Cat Ears Ring: Aeropastel (included in set)

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February Favorites - 2014 | Elizabeth Vasquez

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Though most of you in college might know, these past couple of weeks have been mid-term weeks. This means loads of exams, research papers and presentations were due. As much as I love blogging, education must always come first (no matter how much I don't want to study or write papers haha). February flew by and I can't seem to remember half of it due to my stress and anxiety. I did have the chance to try loads of new things and I really enjoyed most of them. These were by far my stand-out products for this past month. As just a little heads up, I will be uploading a couple of outfit posts soon and am looking for suggestions on what else you would like to see on here.

February Favorites.

Some of these products are new and some of them I have already reviewed. I have link all products that have been reviewed previously.

Hair:

 - L'Oreal Boost It High Lift Creation Spray: I have reviewed this product here. Every since I started using this product, my hair has so much more volume. Since I was so used to using dry shampoos for volume I wasn't too sure how I would feel about this product. This has replaced all of my other products and I use it on a daily basis. The volume stays and doesn't need constant attention.

- L'Oreal Volume Filler Fiber Amplifying Concentrate: I have reviewed this product here. I used up all three of the tubes that were in this box and my hair is full of bounce. It literally feels as though I have twice as much hair as I did before. I plan to buy another box since my hair was super thin before. If you have a lot of hair, or thick hair, then one box of this should be fine.

- L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage-Earsing Balm: I have reviewed this product here. This is my favorite hair-care product at the moment. My hair looks so healthy and better than it did before I bleached it. It seems to have the shine that I lost when I decided to ombre my hair. It is not longer dry and there are no split ends visible.

Skin:

- Orgins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask: The weather has been horrible this past month and it doesn't seem like it's going to change anytime soon. My skin has been so dry because of the cold and that is unusual for my skin. I use this mask almost everyday and I can see such a difference the next day. My makeup applies so much smoother since my skin is so hydrated.

- Tea Tree Oil: I have a review of this product here. My acne seems to have diminished so much since I stared to use this oil. I do get an occasional blemish, but I don't have the constant 15 mini spots all over my forehead like I usually did. It has an odd smell, but it fades and after using it for a while you get used to it.

Makeup:

- Maybelline Fit Me Concealer: I have rediscovered this bad boy this past month and fell back in love. This concealer is very creamy and has light coverage. I use this under my eyes to brighten them a bit, but if you have dark circles this might not have enough coverage. 

- Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder: I have not been very oily with the cold, dry weather so I haven't been using my usual makeup products. I love using this powder to set my makeup and just apply a very thin layer. This controls the little shine that I might have and does't feel heavy on the skin.

- Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation: If you are looking for a inexpensive foundation for the Spring, than this is what you need. This foundation has amazing coverage but doesn't feel heavy on the skin. This is extremely matte so if you have dry skin I wouldn't recommend this for you. it blends easily and lasts a long amount of time.

- Tarte Lipgloss (When in Rome): I have still been loving a nude lip this past month. This lipgloss looks absolutely gorgeous on top of nude lipsticks. There is glitter in the gloss, but not the glitter that you can feel when the gloss is gone. It has a minty smell and feel and is very sticky. This shade is just perfect for the Spring time and looks good on different skin tones.

- MAC Lustre Lipstick (Jubilee): This lipstick has found its way into my favorites again this month. Although the formula of the lipstick is a lustre, it is very creamy on the lips. It glides on with ease and feels amazing. This is the perfect nude color that doesn't look like your skin tone. If you want to invest in a MAC lipstick that you can wear on a regular basis, than I highly suggest this shade.

- NARS Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette: I simply cannot get enough of this palette. It includes a bronzer, highlighter and four blushes. This is perfect for travel since it gives you options and doesn't take up too much space. NARS blushes are simply amazing and this was a great deal for the quality of product that you get. The colors are great for anytime of the year and work on so many skin tones.

- Sleek Au Naturel Palette: I have been going for a single look for the majority of the month and I have used this palette (I will be making a post on the look soon so keep your eye out for it). The quality of these eyeshadows is so amazing for the price that you pay. This is a great natural palette that creates so many different looks. It is a combination of matte and shimmery shades. This palette is very well loved and preferred over some high end products.

Fashion:

- A recent love of mine has been midi rings. I was a little hesitant to wear these with the fear of losing them. My fingers are pretty thin and its hard to find a right size for them. I am so glad that I decided to try these because they just add a little something extra to an outfit. My rose gold heart ring and gold crown ring are my absolute favorite. I would have shown a picture of me wearing them, but my nail polish is so scary at the moment haha.

Random:

(Image taken from Google)

- After what seemed like an eternity, I got the chance to watch the movie Frozen. I will say that I cannot get enough of this movie. I went through so many different emotions while watching it and I am absolutely in love . It's so different than most Disney movies and it so family friendly. There's so many great messages within the movie and everyone should see it at least once. Like seriously, you need to watch this movie. No joke. Just do it. Please.

(Image take from Google)

- This song has been on repeat for the last couple of weeks. The music video might not be appropriate for younger viewers, but the song is super fun. Shakira and Rihanna's voices blend beautifully together and there is a bit of a rock edge to the song that I love. I have actually been on a Shakira craze lately and this song is tied with Hips Don't Lie for my most played song this past month. 

These were my favorites for the month of February. I normally write these post a bit earlier, but you know how demanding school is. I would love to know your favorites in the comments.

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