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July Favorites 2013

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These are the products that I’ve been loving throughout last month!

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Mac Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Electric Eel

This eyeshadow seems to be one that I’ve reached for over and over again in July. The color is a nice aqua with lots of shimmer. Electric Eel is perfect to use with a neutral look for a pop of color or with a bold look as well.

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Mac Cosmetics – $15.00

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Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation in 200 Nude for Combination/Oily Skin

Whew! That’s a mouthful. This is a perfect match for my skin tone in the summer, plus it has SPF 6 (which isn’t a whole lot, but it’s something, yeah?) and it’s specifically made for people with combo/oily skin. It goes on well and has nice lasting power.

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Ulta – $11.99

Paula’s Choice Shine Stopper

I know that I’ve mentioned this before in my I Heart Summer Tag and also on Kitsch Vixen’s Facebook page. This is my holy grail for the summer. I apply just a little bit over my makeup in the areas that normally get super oily and seriously, it lasts pretty much all day. The shine stopper is perfect for keeping you matte and, well, stopping shine!

Paula’s Choice – $21.95

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Covergirl LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara in Very Black

I’ve noticed that when I use this mascara, it separates my lashes nicely and adds a bit of volume and length. I mean, what else can you ask for in a mascara?

Ulta – $8.99

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StarLooks Lip Pencil in Tickle Me Pink

Spoiler alert: I totally got this in my June Ipsy Glam Bag, so act surprised when I post about it in the upcoming blog post! I’ve beenloving this lip liner. It’s a rich cool-toned matte pink, has a super creamy formula, and you can build up the color if you want to. I’ve worn this under lipsticks and also with just some sheer gloss over it. Sooo good!

StarLooks – $12.00

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Milani Baked Blush in Berry Amore

This blush is awesome. It’s a really pretty rose berry with gold shimmer. I was honestly not expecting to like any of Milani’s Baked Blushes because any kind of face shimmer scares me for the most part. I knew that I wanted to try some new things though and I am so glad that I did. I’ve been wearing this blush a whole lot during July and it just give this nice shimmery flushed effect.

Milani – $7.99

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Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

I was super late on the bandwagon with these and I am so mad. These balm stains are comparable to Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tints, but at a drugstore price. Honey was the first color that I tried, thanks toLeighannSays, and it’s become one of my favorite lip products for the summer.

Ulta - $8.99

Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner in Tempting Teal

You guys, this is going to blow your mind. This is my first (and currently only) gel liner. Whaaaaat?! I know. I’ve been obsessed with neutral looks with a pop of color and I use this on my bottom waterline. It looks amazing and stays on all day.

This product was sent to me for consideration.

Urban Decay Naked Palette

This palette seems to be a go-to for many beauty bloggers/vloggers, and for good reason. As I said above, I’ve been loving neutral eye looks with a pop of color and I grabbed this palette the most in July. Virgin, Sin, Sidecar, Half Baked, and Darkhorse are my favorites for everyday wear.

From top to bottom: Virgin, Sin, Sidecar, Half Baked, Darkhorse

Urban Decay – $50.00

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I call this my “Cat Butt Wallet”

Last and certainly not least is my wallet, that I purchased fromVillage/Vanguard which is inside of one of my local Aeons. This is probably my favorite wallet ever. Cat print in pink with a fish bone zipper?! Yes, please! Plus the inside is huge. There are so many different sections.

After scouring the internet, I found this online here for ¥2,940. (Keep in mind that I’ve never used this website, so I don’t know how good/reputable it is.)

So that wraps up my July favorites!

What were your favorites last month?

xox

I Heart Summer Tag

I feel like it's been ages since my last blog post because I've been under the weather recently (vertigo! what?!). I'm still not better, but I figured that I could do a tag blog post just to give you guys something! Feel free to answer these on your blog and link it below or tell me your answers in the comment section! Let's get to know each other. :)

1. Favorite bronzer for summer?

Honestly, the only reason I use bronzer is to contour. I'm pretty light skinned and personally I don't like being tan, but I do use Milani's Bronzer XL for my contouring.

2. Favorite summer drink?

I want to say Piña Colada, but let's be honest, I haven't had one in two years. I really like Snapple's Noni Berry juice! I noticed it at the commissary because of its color (pink) and my husband said that he liked it, so we bought a few and I've been drinking it ever since.

3. Favorite summer lip product?

As much as I love me some lipsticks, recently I've been really loving Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey. I find the formula to be really lightweight and moisturizing, which is perfect for summer!

4. Pool or Beach?

I've never been one for the beach because I don't really enjoy hot sand or laying out in the sun. I feel like it's a messier, less fun version of a pool. So I'll have to say pool for this one. The chlorine smell reminds me of being a kid cos of the swimming lessons I took and when I hung out at the pool with my friends in high school.

5. What's your must-have styling product for summer?

A brush. No, seriously! I don't use anything in my hair other than shampoo and conditioner (and hair dye,) and a brush comes in handy when it's ridiculously windy out, which it is pretty regularly here in Sasebo.

6. Sun bathing or fake tan?

As mentioned in answer number one, I don't like being tan. Working at the kennel out here has made me the tannest I've ever been in my life! Being out in the sun makes me feel sick and there's been times where I break out into hives (gross, right?) if I'm in the sun for too long. If I had to choose, it would definitely be fake tan. The lotion/spray tan though, not the tanning booth.

7. Favorite summer nail polish?

I haven't painted my nails all summer! Man, this should be the I'm Bad At Summer tag. However, I am really excited to try out the Zoya nail polish from my May Ipsy Glam Bag.

8. Any summer traditions?

Does my birthday count? I feel like it does. Bonfires, maybe, depending on which friends I live near during the summer. (And The BBQ Club's BBQ!!)

9. Favorite summer scent?

Vanilla! I got a sample of LAVANILA's Healthy Fragrance in Pure Vanilla from my Little Black Bag order in June. I'm surprised how much my husband likes it as well! He said I smelled like cinnamon buns. Yum!

10. Favorite BBQ food?

Cheeseburgers. Give me all the cheeseburgers. Oh man, every year my extended family throws this awesomely amazing BBQ at one of their local parks. It always has a super creative theme and delicious food. I'm a big fan of the chocolate covered strawberries as well as the cheeseburgers. Just sayin'.

11. What's your favorite summer-proof product?

Paula's Choice's Shine Stopper, hands down. I have super oily skin and I use this product every time I wear makeup.

12. Any summer vacation plans this year?

Nah. Ryan is thinking about taking some time off for a staycation though! Maybe we'll explore the surrounding areas. I'd love to go back to Nagasaki.

So, that's my I Heart Summer Tag! I hope you all enjoyed it!

xox