MAC Lavender Fix+

There is nothing my high strung little self loves more than lavender scented anything. It's so soothing it instantly puts me at ease. If everything in my life could be lavender scented I would be the happiest little camper. Hell if I suffocated in lavender I would die the happiest person on the planet. So when I found out MAC was coming out with a lavender scented Fix+ I knew I had to run out and get it. Makeup products + lavender = happiest Lexi - simple math. 

Friday Favorites | June Favorites

I'm a little late to the game considering it's already into the second week of July but, here is my June favorites none the less. This has been a transitional month for me because I've switched up quite a bit in my makeup life. I've gone from heavy makeup to lighter products and I've actually started really taking care of my hair. Two things that seem miniscule but regardless they are two things I never thought would be a huge thing in my life. Both things have been huge lifesavers for my hair and skin though, things have been looking so much better lately I'm pretty happy with my new choices. 

Another MAC Purchase | Persistence and Antique Velvet

I'm not going to lie when it comes to MAC I don't know much other than that I love their lipsticks. If someone tells me they want to get a foundation and that their MAC shade is NC25 I am going to look at them with a blank stare and a raised brow because what they just told me means absolutely nothing to me. On the other hand tell me you're looking for a lipstick that looks like Media or Girl About Town and we are in easy business. Since they launched their new\ revamped mattes lipstick collection I haven't been able to stay away. It also doesn't help that there is a MAC Pro store right next to my job. 

Pops of Color for Summer | Lips

I really love bright colorful lips, I really do but, I'm sure it would be hard to guess from my typical makeup selections. Typically my lip colors of choice is either some variation of nude or something dark and vampy but, during the summer I tend to step outside my typical safe zone once and awhile to experiment with a colorful pop on my lips. I think it's a fun and bold way to mix things up without having to pull out the whole nine yards and really switch up the makeup game. 

MAC Whirl is a Lipstick Now

At this point I think the fact that I love matte neutral lip colors has been drilled into everyone's brains. It's clearly no secret and I have zero shame in the fact that some may call my lipstick choices pretty basic... it's totally fine though because I find them simple and gorgeous in my humblest opinion. With that being said the new MAC Mattes Collection spoke to me on multiple levels. I know that a good chunk of them are just re-launches but, the nudes and the collection are just heavenly. There are quite a few that I wanted to pick up but, I'd prefer to get them in store rather than online. Yet, for clear reasons I couldn't wait to pick up Whirl so I just ordered it online the day it launched haha. 

Friday Favorites | Perfect Nude Lip Combos

I'm a lipstick addict. I am 2000% aware of the fact that I am one of those people who owns 72 lipsticks that look exactly the same along with every other lip color that could have been sprung into existence; I get it and I am totally accepting of it. It wasn't until more recently though that I began adding liners into the equation. This little add-on has really only intensified my addiction and although most of my everyday color choices are pretty vanilla by most standards there have been some combinations I have been totally obsessing over and wanted to share with all of you. 

New Year's Party Makeup Must Haves

It's New Year's Eve and that means by tonight most of you will be hanging out with friends, kissing the bottle, and if you're lucky kissing a special someone at midnight. Tonight can be a very special celebration with time to reminisce and look forward to the fresh year ahead. With that in mind, I've put a list of makeup must haves for tonight that will make your night and you sparkle just a little more. 

Top 5 Ways to Go Nude | Lipsticks

Some of my favorite lipstick shades are nudes because they are so versatile. They can pull together a smokey eye or dress up a simple neutral look. It also doesn't hurt that they are easy to wear and you rarely have to worry about awkward bold color splotches or strange diseased looking fading. A little bit of color goes a long way, nudes show that its not only bolds that can be beautiful and eye catching. There are tons of shades and textures out there and everyone has a few that they are drawn to but, here are a few of my favorites in no seriously particular order that I would rock and repurchase again and again and again. 

MAC Modesty

I am forever on the hunt for the perfect nude and I can never have too many. I could spend countless hours swatching nude lipsticks at makeup counters searching for the perfect one with contentment. When I came across MAC's Modesty lipstick I knew it had to be mine (because I'm an addict and I want all the lipsticks to belong to me.) Modesty is from the cremesheen range and it is a muted neutral pink that is balanced perfectly between warm and cool tones making it perfect for a wide variety of skintones. It is definitely one of those my lips but better shades, or at least thats how it wears on me. The color gives a fresh glow to the face and brings out the color in light pink and rose colored blushes. 

Favorite Lipsticks For Spring 2014

Hello, loves! Spring is finally amongst us :) It doesn't quite feel like it yet here in Baltimore but, the fact that it's coming is making me excited because I can't stand this cold and dreary weather anymore.I'm more than ready for warm weather and pops of pretty color and there is no better way to get into the spirit than spring lipsticks. On the runways this season there have been amazing soft berries, bold oranges, bright orchids and vibrant purples. The spectrum of colors can take you from gentle to daring and from day to night. I'm not gonna lie I have a huge weakness for peaches and oranges for the spring and summer so I'm pretty excited for the orange trend and who doesn't love a good statement purple lip. 

MAC Ruby Woo & Candy Yum Yum: The Valentine's Day Perfect Pink & Red

Hello, Loves! Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, the day of love or self loathing depending on how you spin it. Whether you're taken or single these two lipsticks are perfect for whatever situation you find yourself in. Nothing says love like a neon pink and a retro red. MAC's Candy Yum Yum and Ruby Woo are so girly and romantic that they can't help but make you feel unstoppable as soon as you slip them on. 

MAC Hautecore Lipstick Review

Hey, Loves! So for Black Friday MAC came out with a limited edition matte black lipstick. The lipstick was only available for Black Friday but, I believe it is also going to be a part of the Punk Couture collection that comes out on December 26th. It seems to feel more creamy than MAC's other matte finish lipsticks so the application was very smooth and doesn't feel drying on the lips. It has a mostly opaque finish to it. I have heard many people have an issue with it being too sheer and not applying evenly I didn't run into this issue (I'm lucky I guess.) Although it is sheer on the first swipe but it is easily buildable. This product isn't the easiest to maneuver though so it does require some finesse and probably a black liner. 

Favorite Fall Lip Products

I am so obsessed with fall primarily because it means that I can start wearing my favorite lipstick shades...not to say that I don't always wear them because I do, but in the fall it just seems to be a little more acceptable. Here is a list of my favorites in no particular order of favorite, just down the list:

Current Go-To Beauty Products

Hello, Lovelies!

I just thought I'd share my current go-to beauty products with you. I always try to find new products but these products are the ones that I always find myself reaching for when I'm doing my makeup.