Taupe Eyes and Bold Lips!

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This is pretty much my standard go-to makeup look for everyday...you all know how much I love bold and bright lips!

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Put A Bauble On It!

Lets talk statement pieces, shall we? Statement pieces vary from jewelry, blazers, shoes, anything really that just adds a big pop of "WOW!" to your outfit. Statement pieces are usually something that are worn with an otherwise fairly simple outfit to dress it up or make it stand out a little bit more. 

I've been a big fan of bright colored scarves for years now and usually used those as a simple statement piece. I've always wanted to dabble in statement coats/blazers but here in California, we just don't have the type of weather that justifies spending loads of money on brightly colored outerwear (to be honest, we are actually in the middle of a drought!). 

Anyways, I've always heard of BaubleBar from different YouTubers including Ingrid (missglamorazzi) and Elle (allthatglitters21) and many, many more. Anyways, I was going to a Christmas dinner in December and did not want to buy a new dress--lets be honest, buying new dresses can be really fun, but a lot of work. Usually with buying a new dress you then need new shoes, sometimes even a new jacket. I just did not have the energy to go through all of that and to be honest, I really do not need another dress hanging in my closet. Really. 

I decided I would wear a Target dress I picked up for my 21st Birthday and finally buy my first Bauble to dress up the outfit. Upon logging into the website, I was immediately overwhelmed. All the sparkle, all the silver, all the dazzle, ahhh I was drooling! I spent a good hour searching all the pages over and over again tying to decide which ones I wanted. I finally decided on the Marine Contessa Bib. Unfortunately due to the holiday rush, I wasn't able to get this piece before my party BUT I did get it a couple days down the road and it is my most worn Bauble. It is so beautiful and versatile, and a great pop of Bling and Blue. 

The next day (I showed my mom the site the day before to ask for an opinion on which one to order), my mom selected a bunch to order for her and I as gifts to each other for Christmas. I was ecstatic because there were so many I wanted to badly. I even got my friend aboard the Bauble Bandwagon and she was going crazy, too. 

My first pick was elegant Silver Dame Necklace that feature only clear gems on a silver backing that dangles down your decollate. I love to wear this one with simple tees as a way to dress up a simple shirt and sweater outfit. Perfect for those days when you have work and then a nice dinner to head to after, this piece will take you straight from day to night!

Next was a pick from Missglamorazzi's BaubleBar collection. I was originally super drawn to this piece because it seemed so whimsical and the blush-coloring of it was really alluring. This Rose Dandelion Bib is great for spring and summer.

Upon receiving the Rose Dandelion Bib I noticed that one of the small stones was missing. DO NOT REMOVE THE WHITE TAG UNTIL YOU MAKE SURE ALL THE STONES ARE WELL IN PLACE. I shipped it back and had a really fantastic customer service experience. BaubleBar has a very personal and professional business team that is very committed to good customer service. When they shipped me the repaired necklace, they sent an "extra bit of sparkle" for my troubles.

I'm not sure what the name of this bright pink fringe piece is but I can't wait to wear it with some matching lipstick and nail polish!! 

Now onto Buried Baubles...the reason my Bank Account cries at night in solitude while I sit in bed wearing my finest Statement Necklaces. BaubleBar releases a Buried Bauble every Monday and Friday by sending out an email with clues to lead you to the treasure. The Buries Bauble is marked down to either $10 or $20, usually about half off a Bauble!! Who can pass up that offer??

My first Buried Bauble was this Pastel Pinwheel Collar in the color "Ivory". It has a mix of Ivory and Mint on a gold backing that is just absolutely stunning. I paired this with a neon yellow shirt the other day and LOVED the combination of Pastel and Neon. Can we make that a thing??

The second Buried Bauble I purchased was this Mod Lizzie Collar in "White" and OH MY GOODNESS, this is more gorgeous than I could have ever expected. I have to say, I would recommend this Bauble to anyone that didn't know which Bauble to pick. The stones are iridescent and so shiny. I also like that the chain is a little thicker than the others making the gold on white really stand out. If you don't know which one to pick, pick this one. (It's kind of similar to the Rose Dandelion Bib, but more chunky and shiny). 

The other great thing about BaubleBar is getting everyone hooked on it! Borrowed Baubles are always fun.

I especially love to borrow my mom's Tortoise Deco Strand...

You can accumulate points with each order which are redeemable as money towards your BaubleBar purchase, and by referring someone by email, you can gain 150 points! So, if you are interested in BaubleBar, definitely check it out! The best part? If you leave me your email address, I can invite you and you can get 15% off!

Maybelline Color Elixirs Review || Glossy Gloss Goodness

I have been trying out lots of new products this week and trying to get a couple of reviews up. So, here we are with the first review of the week.

Maybelline has released a new line of lip-laquering goodness that is supposed to be a combination of pigment, comfort, and gloss all rolled into one pout-pursing punch. 

I've personally heard really mixed reviews on these. Some say it's too thick, others don't like that it isn't as full coverage as the Rimmel Show Off Lip Creams, and some think they're the bomb. Time for my two cents...

I think that these Color Elixirs are incredible. I think they are easier to wear than the Rimmel Show Offs because they are thicker and do not bleed outside the lip lines. I love the vast color range--though I have found that they differ from other displays at different locations (Target only has about half the collection). These are not full of color coverage, it can be sheer or it can build up color but it is not how it is portrayed in the add as a liquid lipstick. 

My favorite way to wear these are over a lip liner. The Color Elixir stays on for ages and just to ensure I won't have to touch up for hours and hours, I lay it over a lip liner. This also makes the pigment much bolder. Also, depending on which color you line and fill in your lips with, the Color Elixir will bounce off of that color and change with different shades of liner. 

I have been using my Mac Magenta Lip Liner so my Color Elixirs take on a bit more of a purple hue. Anyways, I'm totally and completely obsessed with these!

The first color I picked up is Dashing Orchid which is a shimmering Orchid-Purple color. It's totally my type of color.

Next up is Hibiscus Haven, a true hot pink color which layers gorgeous over that Mac Magenta liner I was talking about. This is like a liquid "Candy Yum-Yum" (by Mac) shade.

The fact that these a a gloss make them a little more wearable than a lipstick for those of you who are a little intimidated by bright colors. 

I think these look best if you apply them and kiss the back of your hand to blot off some of the excess. These are also the type of product you don't want to apply before eating as it is a thick consistency. But I'm telling you guys, I am COMPLETELY OBSESSED! I expect to pick up a lot more of these.