The Urban Decay Naked palettes are some of the palettes that I hear people talk about all the time when they discuss the essentials of more high-end brands. I wanted to take a moment to give a full look at these palettes, what I love, what I hate and which one I regret buying.
I have been working towards doing this review since I ordered my Kylie Lip Kit by Kylie Cosmetics but I was too busy to get it done. Now that I have more time I finally pulled all of my images together and can now give you my opinion on the kit that I managed to get, Kourt K.
This month I didn't have many new things that I was trying or any products that I was using every day so this list may be short but still these are my favorites from January 2016!!
Still the year is coming to an end and I am taking the time to look back at some of my favorite things! Some things here have been mentioned on my favorites posts and others may be new things that I've gotten for Christmas. This post also may be a little long but I hope anyone who makes it through really enjoys it!!
This month I don't have a lot of favorites. I feel like the month just flew by before I could even start using something new or notice I've been using something a lot. The few things that I have been in love with this month are of course listed below so lets get to it!
For the first time in my college life I was invited to a sorority formal and I was so excited to go. No, I'm not in a sorority - though some people have assumed that I was in one before - but I was invited by a friend who had an extra ticket and I figured, why not?
Of course I stressed over what to wear to this thing since it's homecoming attire...and I didn't pack any of my past homecoming dresses when I came to school this year. Thankfully I did pack my coral dress that I wore in Vegas cause, it worked out perfectly for the occasion.
I don't get many opportunities to dress up all pretty anymore so I enjoyed the getting ready process a little too much considering it wasn't my formal. My hair has a french braid on either side of my head and all the hair pulled back into a side ponytail. I wore my favorite studded gold headband and left my bangs out since my forehead just wasn't meant to be all out this night. The jewelry was simple, I just wore my hexagon hoop earrings and some cute stacking rings that I've had forever.
The shoes are one of the few pairs of heels that I own and their from the J.Lo collection at Kohl's I think I got these two years ago. Since I knew that I wasn't going to keep these on all night I also brought along these tan sandals that I got in Vegas to keep with the same theme.
The bag is from Jessica Simpson's line and I can't remember where or when I bought this but I wear it whenever I can. It's small yet looks good as a crossbody on me and goes with a lot of my outfits giving it a pop which I like. Since I don't live in Arizona I had to have a jacket of some sorts so I went with my vintage denim jacket that I've had since 4th grade. (That constitutes as vintage right?)
I can't believe that October is over, I feel like it was just September...where is the time going?! I figured I would give doing monthly favorites a go, so I can see things that I love too much or not that much. Just good for reflection and seeing products that I find love for again.
It all starts with the face. In October I spent more time sleeping in and not bothering with my face, than I did actually trying new things with my makeup. I kept it basic if I did wear makeup to class just foundation, eyeliner, mascara, fill the brows, bronzer, some lip color, setting spray and done. It took me maybe six minutes to do all of that, give or take.
So first lets talk about my setting spray. I use the Urban Decay oil-control setting spray, I have rather oily skin so this helps control that, obviously. On a school day, I can go at least 6 hours before I start noticing oil start to show on my skin meaning I need to touch up. When I go out I usually have a more thorough makeup routine so the look stays a for longer without oil than during the week. This is the first setting spray that I've ever tried and I have been sold on it since I started using it this summer. I actually am almost out of the one that I used in this picture, but no worries, I have already purchased my replacement.
For my brows I started using this kit I got from NYX and to be honest it made my eyebrows look really ashy, so I stopped using it. Then I went to Vegas with my mom - yes Vegas was a great trip since it just was an eye opening time for me and makeup. Well my mom was looking for a brow pencil or kit and the worker showed us this Hourglass Brow Pencil. The pencil has a brow brush at one end and the actual pencil at the other. The color that I have is Dark Brunette and I have to say I really love this thing, I've found my way of using it finally. The only downside to this pencil would have to be the fact that when you open the pencil end, it just all shoots out. I wish there was more control to keep that was happening cause the pencil may break.
The Make Up Forever face primer is a heaven sent for my T-zone area. Before starting my makeup I put this stuff down in my T-zone and in the area under my eyes since I get really oily here. I have yet to have a problem with this stuff added to my routine so it'll likely be a favorite for a long time. About the ChapStick, I know this is stuff I have been using since I was in like kindergarten! My mom used to stick them in my backpack and beg me to use them in the winter especially since, lips get dry. But I have finally discovered my love for the colored ChapStick! I used to hate these ones and only use the standard clear one. Now that I am mature and realize that lips should have tints I love the colored ChapStick it's a fav especially on the go.
The other things in my favorites are makeup. I have this Victoria's Secret scent, Rapture that I am absolutely obsessed with. I got this at one of the sales that they had this summer, which is crazy to me since I don't get why people wouldn't buy this! I bought two of them cause I love the smell so much. It really stays with you and I don't even know how to describe it...it's one of those things you just have to smell yourself.
Can I talk about this candle cause I love this scent. It's kind of like a cookie honestly, smells kind of sweet. My mom doesn't like the scent but I do. I like to light this when I am doing homework since it seems to keep me awake and just leaves the room calm. I like buying my candles from Walmart since they're cheap, $5, and they do the job just fine.
The movies I watch every October without fail have to be The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus. I need to just purchase these already so I can watch them when it isn't Halloween time but maybe when I'm older haha, for now I'll wait until they're on ABC Family.
Lastly, I have to mention some music in here since I'm constantly listening to new things but October had new tunes and me revisiting old ones. What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber, The Way (feat. Chance the Rapper) - Kehlani, Outro: Love is Not Over - BTS, and Hello - Adele. Seriously love these songs and can't stop adding them to every playlist and listening when I walk to class.
Favorites Mentioned
Makeup
Make Up Forever Step 1 Skin Equalizer - Mattifying Primer for Oily Skin
BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector - Champagne Pop
HOURGLASS Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil - Dark Brunette
Rimmel London Eye Shadow Crayon - Bad Girl Bronze
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick - Blissful Berry
ChapStick - Cherry
Perfume
Other
Candle - Hazelnut Cream






