"Your Lips, but Better"

In one of my more recent posts, I showed you guys some makeup products I got for my prom. Within those products, I have found my all-time favorite lip combination. 

Don't get me wrong. I love dark berrys, and matte reds as much as the next person, but I've never been able to find a lip combination that was just a nice, natural my lips but better color. Until now. 

Safe to say, I'm obsessed. What's your all time favorite lip combo?

xx Jenna

Prom Haul!

A few days ago I went to my first ever prom, and it was a blast (see my previous post).

 Naturally, I had to pick up some new makeup, shoes, etc. etc. for the special occasion. This is what I've collected over the last few months to complete my prom look!

shoes: Jessica Simpson (left) BCBG (right)

clutch: Express

lip products: MAC angel lipstick and viva glam rihanna lipgloss 

blush: MAC harmony (used as bronzer)

earrings: local dress boutique 

xx Jenna

Chit Chat: Upcoming Collections

So I wanted to take this post just to kind of talk to you guys.

MAC has some upcoming collections that I am just dying to get my hands on. I know for a fact that a Lorde collection and a Maleficent collection are coming out (Lorde and MAC have tweeted about them).

I'm thinking the collections are going to look relatively similar. I imagine the Lorde collection will have some neutral eye shades with some dark berrys and reds for the lips. And for Maleficent, I imagine quite a few blacks and purples, as well. 

Does anyone else have any ideas?

I'm also eager to find out if Sephora will release another Disney collection soon!

Unfortunately, I never got my hands on any of the previous collections (although I tried my best to get the Ariel palette).

I've heard some rumors that Belle and Aurora will be next, but I haven't seen any official release dates, or talk of these collections!

Anyone have any ideas?

What upcoming collections are you guy looks forward to?

xx Jenna

OOTD #4 & FOTD #4

Yet another OOTD and FOTD because 1) they're insanely easy to write about and 2) I, personally, enjoy reading / looking at these the most. 

This specific day I was attending a very casual baby shower. It was warm (or, rather, warmer than it has been) so I decided it was time for cuffed jeans and tribal heels.

top: Victoria's Secret (tshirt) Old Navy (tank)

bottoms: Old Navy

shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (discontinued, sadly)

smashbox camera ready BB cream

Bo-ing Concealer

Benefit Erase Paste

Naked Basics Palette

MAC blush (harmony, used as bronzer)

Maybelline Lots of Lashes

Rimmel London Stay Matte

I don't remember what I wore for blush; MAC plum foolery perhaps?

In case you haven't noticed, I always generally wear the same face routine so I'm thinking of posting about that in the near future? Stay tuned...

xx Jenna

OOTD #3 & FOTD #3

I had a school presentation event yesterday that lasted all day. We were required to dress business-casual, this is what I decided to wear:

blouse: New York & Company (possibly?)

skirt: H&m

shoes: Lord & Taylor (Nine West)

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream
Benefit Erase Paste
Benefit Bo-ing concealer
Rimmel London Stay Matte
MAC Harmony blush
NYX Mauve blush
Naked Basics Palette (& Nooner from Naked 3)
Benefit Gimme Brow
Maybelline Lots of Lashes

I whole heartedly promise you that the outfit was, like, 8 times cuter in person.

xx Jenna

FOTD #2

I went with a pretty natural face again this day as I had school and didn't want to go too crazy, but I thought I'd show you anyway (is it conceited to say I really like how well it pictured?)

I'm just wearing my normal face routine with black gel eyeliner on my waterline and smudged out along my top lashline. I also did my tightline a smidgen towards the outer corners. Super easy / quick and it just made me seem more put-together I thought!

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream

Benefit Erase Paste

Benefit Bo-ing concealer

Rimmel London Stay Matte pressed powder

Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashed mascara

MAC blacktrack fluidline

EOS lip balm

xx Jenna

Drugstore Makeup Starter Kit

I was rummaging through my makeup drawers just a few moments ago, and I really didn't realize how many amazing products I had - from the drugstore. Many of these are - or were at some point in time - part of my everyday makeup routine, so don't fret! I do highly recommend all of these products - or, trust me, I wouldn't be showing them to you - and I really do hope you enjoy them as much as I have over the years!

Since this is a 'beginner makeup' blog post, I included all neutral colors so the makeup doesn't seem overpowering if this is the first time you've tried anything like this before. The eyeshadows are mostly matte, the blush is completely natural, and the bronzer isn't too pigmented. (Okay, I know there's a bright red lip product here, but 1. it's not too pigmented so it's not entirely red, just a flush of color and 2. I didn't have a neutral shade of this product, but it's really fantastic.)

Pixi bronzer

NYX blush (mauve)

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter (candy apple)

Physician's Formula Concealer RX

Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder

Revlon Colorstay eyeshadow (adventurous)

Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation

Avon eyeliner (brown) - does this count as drug store? oops

Best of luck! Let me know if you try out any of these products!

xx Jenna

Completed Look: Makeup for Traveling!

Hi lovelies, happy Saturday / almost Superbowl Sunday!

I know I'm just barely getting this post up in the schedule that I set for myself, but time somehow got away from me this week. Anyywayyyyy.....

I'm so excited to say that I'm leaving for Disney pretty soon, and it's time to start deciding on what to bring and what to wear. To gear up for my upcoming trip, don't be surprised to see an excessive amount of travel-related posts (such as this one.) Today, I wanted to show you guys a quick and easy, "travel-proof" face of makeup that I will more than likely be sporting on my nearing plane ride. So let's begin!

Covergirl Outlast 3-in-1 Foundation

Benefit Gimme Brow

Maybelline Great Lash Lots-of-Lashes

Maybelline Color Tattoo (Barely Branded)

E.O.S. lip balm

Face: Yes, I know. I just blogged about this foundation, but that's how much I love it! This foundation is perfect for travel because it's long wearing and primer, powder, and even concealer isn't needed with this. Slap some on, and you're good to go - wherever you're going!

Eyes: No primer or brush needed! Cream eyeshadows are ideal for long days spent in the car or on a plane/train - they won't budge and touch-ups are rarely needed! This color specifically helps brighten your eyes and tie together a look. Swipe on a few coats of this Maybelline mascara, and your lashes will look amazing without smudging or flaking throughout the day! Top it off with a bold brow (that takes literally seconds to achieve) and you're ready to conquer your day of traveling.

Lips: When I'm traveling, the last thing I want to be worried about is my lipstick smudging or wearing off, so applying just a lip balm is the only way to go! Obviously any kind will do, but this one happens to be one of my favorites. 

The best part about this whole look is that it can be achieved using absolutely zero brushes. Too tired to get ready before you leave the house? Take a small makeup bag and get ready at the airport!

What's your beauty essential when you're traveling? Let me know! 

I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and keep a lookout for future travel posts, too!

xx Jenna 

Collective Haul! (MAC, Urban Decay, Clinique, + more!)

Hey guys!

My last several posts have been pretty lengthy, so I plan on keeping this one short. Here's a quick haul of some products that I've picked up in the last couple of weeks. 

1. Clinique 3 Step System

2. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 foundation (Be on the lookout for a First Impression post!)

3. Urban Decay Naked 3 palette

4. Essie Bikini So Tiny nail polish

5. Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing concealer

6. MAC Cosmetics Cyber lipstick

7. MAC Cosmetics Nightmoth lip pencil 

So far, I'm loving all of these products, but leave a comment down below letting me know if you want to see an extended blog post about anything in specific detail!

xx Jenna 

My MAC Collection!

Hey y'all!

Something you guys should know about me is that MAC is definitely my go-to makeup brand. My first piece of "high end" makeup was bought from MAC. I think part of the reason that I love it so much is because of my mom. When I first started getting into makeup, my mom is the one who introduced me to MAC. Just a little disclaimer, I definitely don't have the biggest MAC collection out there (I can promise you that), but I do have quite a few products. I don't intend to brag about the products I have whatsoever. I thought I'd give you all a peak into a part of my makeup collection and show you guys what I have! So let's begin . . .

 This the overview of all the products. Down below I have closeups of some of them. 

These are all of the lip products that I own from MAC including swatches of all of them. 

PENCILS: 

Throw Me a Line! ProLongwear lip pencil (2012 Summer collection)

Nightmoth ProLongwear lip pencil

LIPSTICK:

Salute! (amplified)

Viva Glam Nicki (satin)

Viva Glam Gaga (lustre)

Cyber (satin)

LIPGLASS:

Send Me Sailing (2012 Summer collection)

Style Packed

Viva Glam Nicki

Viva Glam Gaga

Emerald Sea powerpoint eye pencil

Graphback technakohl eye-liner

Plum Foolery (sheertone shimmer blush)

Sunbasque (sheertone shimmer blush)

All That Glitters 

Antiqued

Jaunty (frost, 2012 Summer collection)

Naked Lunch (frost)

Espresso (matte)

Blanc Type (matte)

Miss Piggy Pink (frost, limited edition)

Along with these products, I have a 217 blending brush (LOVE!), Prep + Prime skin base, and Blacktrack fluidline. 

I highly recommend MAC products as a good starter to any makeup collection. I hope this helped some of you guys!

xx Jenna