Summertime makeup: Lip gloss

Hey guys! My previous post was all about tinted moisturizer, and how it is good to switch out foundation for BB creams in the summer. Another important item to change specifically for summer is lipsticks for lip glosses. Of course a lipstick with shimmer in it is also appropriate for summer, but glossy lips are a must for summer! Sometimes it can be difficult to find a gloss that lasts a while, and that gives a lot of pigment.

These have been my favorite lip glosses this summer. They are elf studio brand, and as you guys know I really love that brand (again this is not a sponsored post I just really love them). These glosses stay on very well, and give a lot of pigment. I would say wear time is about 3-4 hours max, but this is just a guess. These were also a steal. There were 10 glosses for $10! My sister and I split them, which is why I only have five, but I love the five I got plus we can always share!

I swatched them on the back of my hand, and not in order of the picture above. The colors in order of the swatches above are Golden Chariots, Cowgirl Chic, Berry Merry, Sassy Social, and Coral Corral. 

Golden Chariots is just a clear gloss with specks of gold in it, and I like to wear it over my red lipstick which will be featured in my next post.

Cowgirl Chic is just a very casual, everyday color. It is nude with pink undertones and is probably my favorite.

Berry Merry is a great berry/plum color and I typically wear this when the seasons are changing over from summer to autumn because I think its pretty when the leaves are changing. 

Sassy Social I wear when I need something neutral, and I want it to pop. (I consider some pink lip colors neutrals because shades like this one can go with almost anything). 

Coral Corral I wear when I need a pop of color to my outfit, or when I what to wear something exciting.

That is it for this post! Tell me what brands of lip gloss you guys are liking this summer, and tell me what colors. I am always on the lookout for new brands and colors to experiment with! My next post will be about other products I wear on my lips because I am a lipstick addict! I love bright colors the most because they bring pops of fun and brightness to my makeup look, and outfit!

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Summertime Makeup Routine

Hey guys! This time I am here to talk about summertime makeup habits! In the autumn and winter seasons it is cold outside, and you do not really sweat that much so most ladies wear a foundation as a base because it gives a thicker coverage. Foundations are good for those colder months, but what about when it is hot outside? When you are sweaty foundation can look blotchy and gross, or come off all together. Some people do not like powder because it does not give the coverage they are comfortable with.

It is no secret that tinted moisturizers and BB creams are the hottest makeup item for summer 2014. You see them advertised all the time on TV, but are they really all they are made up to be? Is it worth spending money on the "latest and greatest thing?" In this case I think the answer is an astounding... YES!

For those hot summer months when you sweat, tinted moisturizers and BB creams are your best friends.They all have SPF in them (at least all the ones I have seen do). They are very light on the skin, so it feels like you are wearing a powder. Plus it gives the coverage of a foundation!

I use the e.l.f. studio tinted moisturizer, and absolutely love it. (It is the only one I have ever used, so I may be biased). It gives good coverage, and I feel comfortable wearing it out in public all day long. The tinted moisturizers also help moisturize your skin, so you do not need to put on an extra moisturizer in the morning, which saves time. (I am not sponsored by e.l.f. studio brand; I just really happen to enjoy this product)! The first time I put it on I must admit I thought it felt very weird on my skin, but the more I buffed it into my skin, the more I fell in love!

If you are younger and are experimenting with different types of products and makeup looks, BB creams and tinted moisturizers are a good place to start for summertime makeup styles because it is light, and still gives coverage. Plus it is easy to apply, and there is no way you can mess up. Remember they still come in different shades so have a mom or older sister help you find which color works best for you, and maybe which brand would best suit your type of skin!

That is it for this post guys! Next time I will be talking about a new brush that I recently got! If you guys use different tinted moisturizers or BB creams let me know in the comments, and I might give them a try. I am always looking for new products to try out! As always my social media links, and a bunch of other cool stuff are in the side bar to the right! Kisses<3

Obsession: Naked 2 Palette

I know that it has been forever, and I promised I was back at the beginning of my summer break. I know that I could make a million excuses, but I will not spill any of them on you because it does not matter. Let's just say the may was quite a busy month, and June has been busy as well! Hopefully July will not be as crazy, but you never know! Now onto more important things such as what this post is really about!

My beautiful new Naked 2 palette! Is it not gorgeous?! Just take a few moments to appreciate it....(just a few more)...okay now that that's out of the way. My birthday was last month, and now that I am not a little girl obsessed with toys, or in high school where people guess what you like normally I just get money from my closest family members (and trust me it helps poor college kids like me out a lot). As many of you know these palettes are on the expensive side of the makeup world, so I decided to treat myself because I have been wanting one for a while.

It was one of the best things I got for my birthday! I have experimented with it only twice because I want to save it for really special occasions. I picked the second Naked palette because I thought those colors would suit my skin tone and eye color the best. Plus I typically use similar neutrals, so why not try out the best? I knew I would love it because I never hear a bad thing about these palettes, and I use the primer potion by Urban Decay and I love it! Now lets talk about these colors!

The first three colors are Foxy, Half-Baked, and Booty Call. (This picture does not really show it, but Booty Call is really more of a pastel pink color, but the lighting was weird today). Foxy and Booty Call are great colors for highlighting under the brow bone, and the inner corner of the eye. Booty Call could also worn all over the lid for an everyday look. I prefer to wear Half-Baked all over my lid for a light, shimmery, fun, golden look!

The next three colors are Chopper, Tease, and Snakebite. I have not worn Chopper or Tease yet, but I think they could look nice all over the lid with a nice smokey eye. Chopper would be for more of a night time look because it is shimmery, whereas Tease is more for day time because it is matte, but both could be adapted for any look you want. Snakebite I used in my crease and on the outer corner of my eye to create a smokey eye look. I love it for a simple evening lighter smokey eye look (if that makes sense).

Next are Suspect, Pistol, and Verve. Suspect looks great all over the lid, or in the crease and in the outer corner for a daytime smokey eye. I have not used Pistol yet, but I would wear it all over the lid for a daytime look because it is a light grey, but if you put an extra bit on it could create a nice all over lid color for night time. Verve would look great all over the lid for a night time look, or highlighting the inner corner (however do not put under the brow bone because it is too loud for that, but not for the inner corner).

The last three are YDK, Busted, and Blackout. I love YDK a lot! It is a great all over the lid color for a night out with the girls, or a date. It is a beautiful rose gold color, and is the perfect shimmery eyeshadow if you ask me! Busted is great for creating a smokey eye, and goes well with YDK for a night time look! I have not used Blackout yet, but I feel like it would create a great bold smokey eye for a night look, but be careful you do not want it to be too bold!

This post is dedicated to my wonderful Aunt Tammy for reminding me that I have slightly been rejecting my blog this summer! Hope you guys enjoyed this post! Maybe once I use more of the colors I can come back and talk about different combinations I like, and what worked for me! If any of you guys have ideas of good combinations, leave them in the comments for me to see and maybe I can try them out! As always my social media links are in the side bar to the right, go follow me on them to keep up to date on my crazy life! I will see you guys soon! Kisses<3