Sephora July Wishlist

I'm coming at you with a list of some goodies from Sephora I'd love to get my hands this month! As I'm sure almost every person on Earth knows, Sephora is basically a makeup lovers Wonderland. They have so much to choose from. I lose my mind when I go into the store, always so overwhelmed and in love with the product, not to mention I lose whatever was in my bank account.

This month I decided to chose some random items I've been eyeballing for a while now.

Let's take a took!

Tartelette in Bloom Palette $45 | Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette $54 

These palettes are stunning. I've been crazy over the Tartelette in Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette in particular, for so long now. The colors blow me away and the best thing about them is that they will compliment pretty much every skin tone and eye color. I mean you can always make it work, just remember that. If you wanna rock a certain color, do it!

Makeup is all about expression so don't ever feel like you're "not allowed" to wear a particular color or shade. You do you, boo.

The other palette is the very popular Naked Smoky by Urban Decay. If you're looking for something to help you perfect your smoky-eye, this is for you. Be sure to go to your local Sephora and try the colors out before you dish out the $54. I'm sure you'll fall in love all over again.

T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand $270 | Too Faced Love Flush Blush $26 | Bite Beauty Matte Lip Crayon $24 

These next few products are just some random beauties I ran into on the Sephora website. I was instantly intrigued by the design of the T3 Whirl Trio Styling Wand. I've always been into the idea of an interchangeable curler. I know it's not necessarily a new concept but it is still a brilliant one. It's a bit pricey at $270 but I'd say it's worth it. It's made with a ceramic PTC heater that self regulates temperature to prevent over and under-heating, giving you the perfect curler basically.

Too Faced has the cutest packaging! The idea of a heart shaped blush makes me smile...and also makes me want to buy one. I've always been a sucker for packaging. If the design is nice, I'll usually try at least one product from the line. I'm really liking the colors Baby Love and Love Hangover.

I've posted about the Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayons before. The formula is wonderful. The scent is lovely and for the quality of the product, $24 is a pretty reasonable price. This month I've fawning over the shade Amaretto.

Flowerbomb Extreme by Viktor & Rolf $135 | Pour Femme Intense by Dolce & Gabbana $97

I'm not gonna lie...I have an addiction to collecting perfume. Mainly because of the design of the bottles (I told you I'm a sucker for packaging!) but also because I like having options when I go to grab a perfume to wear for the day.

I went through my 1.7oz. bottle of the original Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb in an embarrassingly short amount of time. It is definitely in my top three all time favorite scents. I can't get enough! This is the Flowerbomb Extreme. It's bigger, badder, sister. It smells divine. Two thumbs up to Viktor & Rolf, they are doing it right.

I first discovered this Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense at my friend's house when I walked into her room and thought I was in heaven. I've never owned my own bottle but if I did there's a possibility it would reach my top five favorite perfumes. Like I said guys, I honestly can't get enough.

Perfume is the perfect way to express what you're feeling for the day. From something sexy and fierce to something soft and sweet. You can smell like whatever you want. Embrace it! Find a scent you like and make it your signature.

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Stay brilliant world.

In Love With Lace

When it comes to undergarments, lace is my go to. What can I say? I'm in love with lace.

I compiled a handful of my favorite bras/bralettes from different companies. If you're new to the lace game be sure to go in store and try on a few pieces before you drop the cash. My favorite stores for beautiful bras are in no particular order, Victoria's Secret, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret PINK, Free People, and Anthropology.

Embrace your body and wear what makes YOU feel good.

Enjoy!

VS Satin & Lace Long Line Demi Bra $66.50 - $72.50

Pins And Needles Lace Halter Bra $20

For Love & Lemons Bat Your Eyelash Bra $118 | For Love & Lemon Snapdragon Underwire Bra $128

VS PINK The Date Racerback $39.95 - $45.95 | Out From Under Victoria Eyelash Lace Bra $44 | UO Kinchi Blue Lace Triangle Bra $18

VS PINK The Date Lace Push-Up $36.95 - $42.95

Everly Lace Cheeky Boyshort $8

I hope you enjoyed my little list of cute bras! Of course I had to induce a cheeky pair of undies. What are some of your favorite stores to shop at for lovely lace pieces? 

Leave a comment down below telling me which bra is your favorite from my list. Mine would have to be the Out From Under Victoria Eyelash Bra...so stunning!

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Stay Brilliant World.

May Wishlist

May is almost here and I couldn't be more excited! I love May. The weather is great, everything comes to life, and it means Summer is just around the corner. I tried to keep my Wishlist small for this month but alas...I did not. ~ Oops! Now as I said in my April Wishlist, I may not end up getting any of these things any time soon or I may go out and buy them the next day. These Wishlist posts are more of a reminder so I can look back in a week, a month, a year or whenever to remember all the wonderful goodies I was wishing for. Enjoy.

1 ($15) || 2 ($9) || 3 ($14) || 4 ($6) || 5 ($9) || 6 ($99) || 7 ($70) || 8 ($130)

1. Half of my Wishlist items are jewelry pieces from Forever 21. I can't help myself! They have such cute jewelry for a very inexpensive price. This necklace is stunning. I was browsing through their website about a week ago and instantly fell in love with this necklace. I'd love to have a little more bling in my wardrobe and this would do just the trick.
2. If you're like me and pretty much want everything that's boho and turquoise, then you're going to love this bracelet. It caught my eye of their site and it's been on my mind ever since. It's a versatile piece and would add a fun vibe to any outfit.
3. There's not much to say about this little ring besides that's it's the most dainty and adorable thing I've seen. Unfortunately, it's currently sold out on their website but I'm hoping they'll restock soon. Midi rings are one of my favorite ways to accessories. They are very easy to wear. I think they add a chic touch and you can layer them up like crazy.
4. The last jewelry piece from Forever 21 on my list is this stylish spike necklace. It's very simple and it will go well with similar pieces. I imagine styling it with a plain white blouse, some navy colored pants, and a pair of leopard flats. ~ So cute!
5. Now I know this item is kind of random but come on, it's perfect! If you didn't know this about me...I'm obsessed with everything from the Nate Berkus line at Target. I think it's affordable and it incorporates all my favorite colors. This pencil pouch would look great on my desk and since it's only $9, I may have to get one soon!
6. This. Necklace. Is. Perfection. I can't stress how badly I want this necklace. I've always adored nameplate necklaces but with this one being nearly $100, I don't think I'll have one any time in the near future. In case you're interested in getting one for yourself they have a coupon right now for %15 off so get it while you can! Just type in TAKE15OFF at checkout for the discount to be applied.
7. Of course your girl has to have shoes on her Wishlist. This month I decided to put these beauts from Steve Madden on the list. The style is called Latvian and the color I want is called Natural Snake. For me, these are more realistic shoes I'd invest in. Mainly because Steve Madden is always high quality and I think they would go with just about everything. 
8. The last item on my list for the month of May are these INSANE heels from Steve Madden's collaboration with Iggy Azalea. Personally, I think Iggy blows others out of the park with her style. Not only that but the confidence she carries. If I were wearing these heels walking down the street, I think I'd feel a little bit more of that confidence.

*Edit* There is now a coupon for Steve Madden products! Use the code APR15 for %15 off. There is also a printable coupon for in-store purchases only of %20 off, here.

Thank you so much for reading my May Wishlist post. Leave a comment telling me what's on your radar for next month. I hope you enjoyed reading.

Stay brilliant world.

April Wishlist

I've decided I'm going to start posting a monthly Wishlist of a few things I want. Keep in mind some of these things are pretty pricey so I won't be buying all of them. I may not even buy any of them for quite a while! These posts are more going to be mental notes as to all the random cute things I'm wanting at the time. This month, most of the beauts I've got my eyes on are makeup. I promise it won't be like that every month. My taste changes constantly so there's bound so be some weird things I'll want in the future. For now, these are all the items on my Wishlist for the month of April. Enjoy!

1. tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation ($38) - I was in Ulta recently and I asked one of the lovely people who works there what foundation he recommended for people with acne-prone skin, i.e. me. He immediately went for this foundation. It's made without parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals and a ton of other yucky stuff companies put in makeup now-a-days. It's described to have "skin-smart" Amazonian Clay in it which adjusts to your skin type and is actually formulated to help clear up your skin! He tested two different shades on my neck and after letting it oxidize I found the perfect color for me. Unfortunately, it just so happened to also be the only color that was currently sold out. Just my luck, right? I've decided to put it on my Wishlist so I remember to get it as soon as possible. It's currently the number one thing I want out of everything on the list but besides that, all other items are in random order.
2. BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed ($38) - Incase you're confused by the name, it's just fancy talk for highlight. I saw this highlighter in the shade Moonstone in store for the first time a while ago and I had to hold back from squealing  It's stunning! It's honestly one of the pretty shades of highlight I've ever seen. I get the feeling you'd have to be very sparing when applying it because of how pigmented it is. Don't ever be afraid of that though, it just means it'll basically last forever. At the price of $38 let's hope it does. 
3. Bite Beauty Matte Lip Crayon ($24) - The reason this beautiful lip crayon (in the shade Leche) landed on my list is because of all the Youtubers that keep talking about. I've seen it in many, many hauls. Looks like companies do sponsorships for a reason because I want this, badly. I've swatched a few different shades of lips products from this brand before and was insanely impressed. Their products are all so soft and creamy. Can't wait to get my hands on this.
4. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base ($25) - This one is a pretty basic product. It's a base to help prevent your eyeshadow that you just spent an hour perfecting, from smudging all over the place. I've tried a lot of different bases in my time and none of them have worked that well for me. I think it's my Italian genes to blame. My eyelids always get oily throughout the day, especially when I wear eyeshadow. TMI? Oh well. Some one recommend this to me on one of my Youtube videos from a loooong time ago and I still have yet to try it out. Oh yeah, have I told you I make Youtube videos? Well...I used to. No worries though, I plan on starting up my channel again sometime before summer. I have to figure out of to balance work, this blog, Youtube, and my free time. I'm also currently saving up to go to school in a near by city. For now everything on my channel is private except one Demi Lovato inspired makeup tutorial I made two years ago. Feel free to take a look if you're interested.
5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($29) - The last makeup item on my Wishlist is this creamy concealer. Everyone and their Grandma raves about it. I've never tested it out, or even felt the consistency but I imagine it's creamy...and radiant...and that it conceals. Okay I need to stop. I'm obviously getting a little tired. So I'll end the makeup part of my April Wishlist off by saying this. NARS always amazes me with the quality of their products so this will most definitely become my go-to concealer. 

Shoesss! I'm a girl who openly admits to having an obsession with shoes. Whether it be a pair of sky high heels or just some no-name sneakers, I want them and I want them now. If I'm being honest with myself, the Converse you spot above will be the first thing I actually buy off this Wishlist. I'm a sucker for Chucks. I want them in every color of every style. I know that's not going to happen in this life time of mine but that's probably a good thing. I'll stop babbling up here now and leave that for the explanations down below.

1. Jeffrey Campbell Suede Rumble Bootie ($155) These shoes. These freaking shoes! Oh man they get me. I've seen photos of them so many times on Pinterest  (I know you think it's for old people but it's fun. So shhhh!) Let me just fill you in, if It's by Jeffrey Campbell, I'm probably already drooling over it. I love all of his creations. I think he is such a fun and daring designer and I commend him for that. Back to these shoes. I've wanted them for around a year and when I saw Urban Outfitters was selling them I just about fell out of my chair. They come in at a whopping $155 before tax. After tax they're closer to $170. I had the funds to get them this past week but something inside me told me to hold off and save my money, which I ended up doing. I told myself if they were still there in my size by my next paycheck that I'd buy them. Of course what happens is I go back two days later to see if they're still there and no. Nope. They are already on back order and wouldn't ship till June 6th if I ordered them now. That's crazy! Within two days their entire stock of these shoes in my size sold out. I guess I'll just have to save them for my June Wishlist.
2. Chuck Taylor All Star High Top ($55) - Last on my list of shoes are the classic Converse I went on about earlier. I already have plenty of low top Converse in my collection but have yet to buy any high top ones. I think that I used to believe they looked weird on my but when I tried them on recently I went crazy for them. They are the perfect amount of style and comfort. You can never go wrong with a good pair of Converse.

• Pages Old Book Scented Candle ($26.95) The last and also one of the coolest things on my Wishlist is this candle that smells like old books. Guys. This is not a joke. This is an actual candle that you can actually buy that is actually scented to smell like old book pages. Sorry, I got a little word happy just then. I don't know about you but when I first saw this was a real product I flipped my shit. What a genius idea for a candle scent! Since it sits at the price of $26.95, it might be a while till I invest in this. It's hard for me to justify burning 26.95 of my dollars. Until that day though, I'll just spend my time awing over it. If you like the smell of a book store, or a library, or those ancient books your Mom keeps locked behind glass and basically never lets you touch, this candle is made for you. If you prefer the smell of a fresh new book, don't worry because they have that too! You can get it here for $26.95 as well.

Thank you for reading another one of my blog posts full of babbling and drama queen moments. Please be sure to follow me if you enjoyed. 

Stay brilliant world.