February Monthly Favorites 2016

You guys may want to grab a snack, this post will be long. I tried out and fell in love with a bunch of products this month. I will keep everything as brief as possible. The good news is that I have several full posts on some of these products so I will provide the links if you want to read more about them.

Let's start with These Pixi products: Pixi by Petra Glow Mist and the Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening peach.

Pixi by Petra Glow Mist and the Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening peach. - See more at: http://unlockyourbest.blogspot.com/2016/02/amazing-pixi-products.html#sthash.YMdQmiRf.dpuf

Pixi by Petra Glow Mist and the Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening peach. - See more at: http://unlockyourbest.blogspot.com/2016/02/amazing-pixi-products.html#sthash.YMdQmiRf.dpuf

Pixi by Petra Glow Mist and the Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening peach. - See more at: http://unlockyourbest.blogspot.com/2016/02/amazing-pixi-products.html#sthash.YMdQmiRf.dpuf

Pixi by Petra Glow Mist and the Pixi Correction Concentrate in Brightening peach. - See more at: http://unlockyourbest.blogspot.com/2016/02/amazing-pixi-products.html#sthash.YMdQmiRf.dpuf

I have full review on these products and I haven't worn makeup without including these in my routine. They are spectacular! I love them! Read more about them here.

Next up is the FABULOUS Physicians Formula: Butter Bronzer

You guys, not only is this product absolotly breath taking to look at which means nothing but this product is AMAZING! It smells devine and litterally goes on like butter! It gives the most beautiful sheen and bronzed goddess effect OMG...YOU NEED THIS! There is not one negetive thing I have to say about this product. It isn't orange so too warm it's litterally perfection!

Next is a vital and important tool in the beauty regemine. It's my mini travel size Tweezerman Tweezers.

If you have never tried tweezerman and you want an amazing product, it's truly a must! It grabs every unwanted hair with such ease and they are sharp and last for years! I keep mine as you can see above in it's little case, it keeps them from going dull.

Next is another product I did a full post on and that I keep raving about.
It is the Manic Panic NYC Dreamtone Flawless Foundation and Color Corrector.

This is an amazing product that I wish I would have known about years ago. Having a foundation that is too dark for you is no longer a problem. Read all about it here.

I saved the bulk of my favorites for last because they are ALL from WetnWild!
Not only do I love how affordable all of these products are I love that they are spectacular in every way! Why spend a fortune on makeup when these products are just as amazing if not in some cases better than the expensive brands!

Manic Panic NYC Dreamtone Flawless Foundation and Color Corrector - See more at: http://unlockyourbest.blogspot.com/2016/02/manic-panic-nyc-dreamtone-flawless.html#sthash.EkLHkocD.dpuf

The Contouring Palette in Dulce de Leche is so buttery and beautiful, it has been compared to the Marc Jacobs contour duo. I liked the original formula but this new one is 10x better! I highly recommend it guys! If you want to read my old post click here.

Keeping with the Contouring products I freaking love this dual ended stick, I have mine in light medium and it blends beautifully all over my face. I am so impressed with this brand lately! You just have to try it out for yourself to see how awesome this is.

Next are the highlighting and concealing pens. I own two, in Posing Nude and in I-vory into you? Guys I've spent so much money on these type of products and honestly these are just as good. I compare it to my BareMinerals Stroke of light eye brightener. I will keep on buying these to save a fortune.

Ok now the next three are WetnWild brushes:

 The large eyeshadow brush

 The Flat Top Brush

and the Crease Brush
















All of these brushes are great but these 3 have been my most used as you can probably see in my picture above. They are super affordable and work wonders. I have all of the specifics and details on these on this post.

Ok guys and the last product I want to share that I've been loving this month is the:
WetnWild 1Step Wonder Gel Nail Polish

I have mine Condensed Milk and love it so much! It doesn't need a UV lamp to dry and it's a beautiful color. It stayed on my nails for 5 days without chipping. I highly recommend it.

Thank you for sticking with me, that covers all of this months favorites for me. If you have favorites yourself that you would like to share with me please let me know.

Ipsy December 2015

Hello my lovelies I hope you are all doing fantastic!
Today I will be doing a strictly sharing post. I did not have time to review any of these products so I will just share what I got this month.

The first Item I will be sharing with you guys is the Klorane Floral Water Make-up Remover

What it claims:
2012 Allure Best of Beauty Winner
This gentle floral micellar water, enriched with soothing and decongesting cornflower water, delicately and thoroughly removes all traces of make-up from face, eyes and lips. It’s alcohol free, paraben free and fragrance free - making it ideal for even the most sensitive eyes and skin.

• 3-in-1 micellar cleanser, toner and eye make-up remover
• Gently removes everyday make-up without water
• pH similar to tears

Weight: .8 fl oz

*Having makeup removers is always nice to have, not hating this.

Next up: Peter Lamas Spa Sensuals Intensive Repair Hand Cream

What it claims:
The Spa Sensuals Intensive Repair Hand Cream wraps your skin in nourishing vitamins and extracts to help renew and protect your hands. Shea Butter smoothes rough skin while an enriching mixture of oils – Grape Seed Oil, Almond Oil and Macadamia Oil – provides lasting hydration. Vitamins A, C and E penetrate deep to help heal skin, giving you softer, younger-looking hands. Suitable for all skin types.

• Hydration lasts for up to 24 hours
• Absorbs quickly & provides intense moisturization
• 100% vegan, cruelty-free and no parabens or sulfates

Weight: 1 oz

*I love having these size hand lotions so that I can just throw into my purse. I did open it and tried it once and I did like it. It went on very smooth.

Next is the: ModelCo Lip liner 

What it claims:
ModelCo’s LIP ENHANCER Illusion Lip Liner is a unique skin color, soft wax pencil which allows you to create the perfect pout by giving the illusion of natural, fuller lips.

• Increases your lip shape naturally by giving the illusion of a ‘fuller’ looking lip
• Skin-color shade will suit any lipstick shade
• Enriched with natural oils to keep lips nourished

Note: This liner can be sharpened with a regular pencil sharpener.
Weight: .05 oz

*I am not a big fan of  the color BUT luckily I have sisters that would take that right out of my hands without hesitation.

Next is: Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick

What it claims:
Amazingly creamy, highly-pigmented, and naturally moisturizing – this lipstick is packed with all the vitamins and antioxidants your lips crave. Made with coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E. 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free.

• Moisturizing and creamy
• Highly pigmented color
• Packed with vitamins and antioxidants

ipsters who receive this product in their Glam Bag will receive the shade Nudie Red, Sweet One, or Tender Heart
Weight: .07 oz


* I am pretty excited to try this out. I love the color! This is my first Natural lipstick ever.

Lastly I got the Formula X nail polish in Revved Up!

What it claims to do:
Turn up the glam with this ravishing rose gold metallic. See the classic shade revolutionized by intense color and lasting shine with Formula X’s No Compromise formula.

• Intense color saturation
• Brilliant shine
• Three-free formula

Weight: .13 oz

* I own a few of these polishes and I am extremely excited for this color. It is seriously so so pretty!

There you have it guys that is everything I got for this months Ipsy bag.

Did you get anything, if so I'd love for you to share it with me.

This will be my only post this week. I will be celebrating Christmas with my family and if you celebrate it, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and if not, Happy Holidays!

Much Love,

Nails Nails Nails

Hey guys so I have been doing my nails for a little over a month now and I've learned a thing or two that I want to share with you guys. Well technically I've been doing my nails off and on since I was 14 years old but recently I started back up again.

Ok so it's never a bad idea to try something new, how will you know if you will like it if you don't try it out?
So on Sept 18th I tried to get coffin nails for the first time. Let me start out by saying that based on my nail shape and fingers it just did not look good on me at all. The guy that did my nails did a fabulous job with the shape (even though not for me) but did a HORRIBLE job at painting my nails. That was $50 down the drain! I had asked for shelac so that it would last longer but with his nail painting skills I couldn't keep them for even 24 hours.

This is a snapchat picture I took the day I got them done. I literally hated the paint job so much that I took it upon myself to file the color off the very next morning. I kept the shape and length for maybe 3 days. I then decided to cut them down a bit.

On October 5th (my anniversary) I went to get them filled.

Please ignore the horrible hang nails, but the shape and color were so me! I have forever rocked short squared nails and I was back in my comfort zone. I got so many compliments on these nails. I loved them!

Then yesterday it was time for another fill....

So I went with a beautiful burgundy fall color with an accent nail that is gold glitter. I stuck to the traditional short squared nails. I really like them. This new guy doing my nails does a really good job on the shape AND painting them. This time around I also did shelac colors. They are worth the cost.

So even though I don't fully regret trying out something new, I was much happier with my usual square short nails. The moral of the story is if it's not broke, why fix it...LOL. Go with what you know will make you happy or hope for the best!

Hope you are all enjoying some fun Fall Festivities, I know I have been.
I am really looking forward to the Witch Fest with my sisters tomorrow! I will post about that soon.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Stay fabulous,

Ipsy August 2015

Hey loves, how are you all doing? Today I am going to share my ipsy bag for August 2015. I actually really like this months bag! The theme this month is prep school, perfect for this time of the year and with kiddos going back to school. I'm personally not going to school but that's ok, I like the bag and the theme.
It's funny ipsy is always hit and miss on a month to month bases but luckily this month was a hit for me.

Let's start with the actual bag, it is so cute! I love the houndstooth print but if I am being 100% honest the pink zipper makes the bag so stinking cute! I love the black, white and pink combo. The bag itself is made from this plastic material, which honestly I prefer because I can always wipe it down.

Next up is the: Marsk Pro Line Eye Shadow Brush
What it claims to do:
These bristles have been precisely shaped to create the perfect eye look. Whether you’re going for subtle or loud – this secret weapon of a brush will execute the perfect look when paired with MARSK Mineral Eyeshadows! What a combination

What I think: 
I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE getting brushes in my ipsy bag. I have been able to use this brush a few times and I actually really like it. It's soft and perfect for packing on the eye shadow on your eyelids. I used it completely dry and also wet it with a setting mist and each time it worked wonderful.

Next up is the: Pixi Beauty Bronzer in Summertime
What it claims to do:
This bronzing powder gives your complexion the warmth and luminosity of naturally sunkissed skin. Hydrating, silky-smooth & long-wearing, it also protects against free radicals. Contains Vitamin E to protect the skin and mica, which provides dense natural pigment.

Ok here is the deal with this product, this was actually not technically a part of my ipsy bag this month is was a points perk redemption. I haven't opened, swatched or tested this yet. I have so many bronzers that I didn't want to open this one when I have others to use up. PLUS it was sent to me for redeeming points. This is my first Product so I am excited to try it out.

Next up we have: Doucce Ultra Precision Eye Liner in black
What it claims to do:
The Liner is an ultra precise moulded plastic eye pencil that provides a soft application that lasts. The smooth and velvety waterproof formula glides on easily for seamless blending.

What I think:
The pencil glides on extremely easily, it is definitely soft. I used it 3 days in a row in my waterline and it seemed to stay on there all day. I really like this pencil and I love that I got it in black, an actual practical color that I can use.

Next up: Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco Oil Treatment
What it claims to do: 
This treatment is a lightweight oil used daily for strong, glossy, frizz-free hair. Whether your hair is curly, straight, thick or thin, this Argan Oil Treatment will become a daily staple in your beauty regimen.
Created with Mediterranean Olive Oil and Moroccan Argan Oil – the ancestral beauty secret of Morocco – it deeply penetrates to fortify, protect and condition hair. Vitamin E and Shea Butter hydrate and soften.

What I think: 
I used this after I showered with my hair wet for the first time and I let my hair dry naturally. I noticed that it really did dry with very little frizz. I then used it the following day but waited for my hair to be damp verses fully wet and again it did a fabulous job drying my hair with little to no frizz. Overall I really like Marc Anthony hair products and this is no exception. I will continue to use it.

Next up is the: Hikari Cosmetics in Merlot
What it claims to do:
Check out Hikari’s collection of gorgeous, high-shine matte lip glosses. With these high-pigment lip glosses you can wear them alone or layer them over your favorite lipstick to create intense new colors. They will give you the perfect sultry lip with just the right amount of shine!

What I think:
This is a beautiful lip gloss. I love my Hikari lipstick so I had high hopes for this already. This is a gorgeous fall color. It is a thicker gloss and a little sticky but I don't mind that at all. My favorite lip glosses come in a tube form and are from Lancome (juicy tubes) and those are extremely thick and sticky so any ways yea the Hikari isn't that bad at all. I love the sleek packaging and the doe foot applicator.

Last but certainly not least we have: Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in Elegantly Wasted
What it claims:
”If you enjoy yourself, it’s not really a waste - it’s your prerogative.” Trust Fund Beauty is a quick-drying, chip resistant polish comes in cute bottles complete with some seriously sassy names. Plus, it’s 7-free, non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Don’t mind if we do!

What I think:
for starters I LOVE the name...ha ha ha. I also equally love the color. It's a mix of a soft grayish purple. It dried SUPER quick and lasted without chipping on me 3 days, not the best but honestly not the worst. I've had polishes chip on me on the first day of application. I love that it's non-toxic, vegan and cruelty free!.

Here are my nails with two coats of this beautiful color. I love this and will plan on using it a lot.

That's all folks ;)

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Much Love,

Half Moon Nails Tutorial/Pictorial

Hey lovelies today I have a super simple but cool nail art tutorial/pictorial for you guys! I hope that you like my "nail art hack".

This is what I am starting with. These are not my natural nails, these are clear acrylic nails with a gel top coat. I started getting my nails done about a month ago because my natural nails were so thin and brittle and kept breaking. I love these because I like them plain and I can always spice them up if I want to.

You will need a nail polish, mine is the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in the color 130 Breezy Blue such a pretty pastel. You will also need Reinforcement stickers.

Place the stickers at the bottom of your nails like this, and apply the first coat of nail polish.

Then proceed to apply the second coat of polish. Before the polish is completely dry carefully pull of the stickers off.

This is the cool nail design you get, called half moon nails. You can also do this same technique for regular french tip nails. No need to buy those expensive guides when you can get a pack of Reinforcements with 544 stickers for a dollar. (that's how many came in mine).

Add your preferred top coat, and there you have it, beautiful Half Moon Nails!
(the top coat I used is from Julie G called JetSet, seen pictured above).

Super simple, super cute nails! The possibilities are endless, have fun and get creative.
Have a wonderful week, enjoy this new month of June and the warm weather and lastly, please subscribe for more fun and entertaining post.

Much Love,