TAG: I Heart Fall 2013

I ♥ Fall Tag!

QUESTIONS:

1. Favorite Fall Lip Product?

2. Favorite Fall Nail Polish?

3. Favorite Starbucks Fall Drink?

4. Favorite Fall Candle?

5. Favorite Fall Scarf or Accessory?

6. Haunted House, Haunted Hay Ride, or Haunted Corn Maze?

7. Favorite Halloween Movie?

8. Favorite Candy to eat on Halloween?

9. What are you Dressing Up as for Halloween?!

10. What is your Favorite thing about Fall?

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Sassy Mauve - http://bit.ly/H0LFxL

Essie Nail Polish in Bahama Mama - http://bit.ly/H0LN0h

Bath & Body Works 3-Wick Candle in Leaves - http://bit.ly/Hgq5oS

Primark Infinity Scarf

ON ME:

Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil-Free in Natural - http://bit.ly/1adIu0t

MUFE Full Cover Concealer in 6 - http://bit.ly/17HokIe

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Light - http://bit.ly/1fTTqoa

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Medium Brown - http://bit.ly/18I8LUn

Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Linen - http://bit.ly/1adJUYX

UD Naked 2 Palette (Snakebite on the outer lid, Suspect on the inner lid) - http://bit.ly/179qF2j

L'Oreal Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner - http://bit.ly/1icj985

Benefit They're Real! Mascara - http://bit.ly/15Rsznu

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

Sleek Blush by 3 Palette in Lace (Guipure) - http://bit.ly/165pEEh

Lorac Perfectly Lit Highlighter in Spotlight - http://bit.ly/Hgr7Bf

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Sassy Mauve - http://bit.ly/H0LFxL

Sigma Brushes:

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Colors of the Rainbow Tag!

The Colors of the Rainbow Tag has been floating around YouTube for quite some time now. Since it's the most current and popular tag at the moment, I decided to give it a shot and I had a lot of fun with it! The colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, pink and multicolored and you're supposed to find beauty and fashion products that correspond to those colors.

The Beauty Blogger Tag

I was tagged by the wonderful Tshering over at TiTi's Corner to do the Beauty Blogger tag. She's a fellow beauty blogger with a lot of great content over on her site so be sure to check her out!
The Rules: 1. State who the tag was created by: The Beau Bow 2. Tag five beauty bloggers 3. Title this like I have done to state what the tag is about
1. Name a beauty routine you rarely do: Yikes. A beauty routine that I rarely do would be using my face masks regularly. I always buy face masks and tell myself that I will work them into my regular routine but I always forget to use them or don't have the time or patience at night to sit there with a face mask on. I really should get into the habit of using one since I generally do see pretty decent results even after one use.
2. Is washing your makeup brushes something you do regularly? Depends on what you consider regularly. I like to spot cleanse my brushes with a Wet Ones wipe after every other use and deep cleanse my brushes with baby shampoo every two to three months. I noticed that as long as I spot cleanse, I don't need to deep cleanse my brushes as often, which also causes the bristles to fall out and deteriorate quicker.
3. How long will you last with chipped nail varnish? That varies. If I'm super busy throughout the week then I probably won't even notice it's chipped, but if I have time to spare then I'll take it off immediately.
4. How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it (i.e., top coat, foundation and so on)? I tend to buy replacements almost immediately when it comes to necessary beauty products. If I absolutely cannot live without it, then it's more than likely I already have a backup of it.
5. What is your worst beauty habit? Prepare yourself for it's pretty gross but I really can't help myself when it comes to squeezing out blackheads and pimples. I know it's bad but they're just asking for it!
6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off doing all the time. Cleaning my room. I really don't vacuum or tidy up as much as I should.
7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or no? I'm typically good at getting to places on time because I always leave myself an hour and thirty minutes to get ready before I head out. I've gotten my morning routine down to a science and know when to cut out certain parts of my routine to save time, just in case I'm running late.
8. Can you commit to spending bans? I don't know! I'm a horrible shopaholic but I've always wanted to try one of those no buy challenges.
9. How organized is your makeup and nail polish collections? My makeup collection is mostly organized and my nail polish collection is organized by color.
10. What is the longest time you've gone without writing a blog post? Probably two weeks? I'm not very sure.
I tag: Traci, Jayne, Wanischa, Steph & Denysia!
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Tag: Holly Jolly Holiday

I've been tagged by Wanischa S to do the Holly Jolly Holiday tag! I've been wanting to do a holiday themed tag since Thanksgiving but I hadn't had time to find one and now thanks to Wanischa, I don't even have to look.
1. Do you start your Christmas shopping on Black Friday or wait until last minute? I'm totally guilty of waiting until last minute to do my Christmas shopping because I'm always so busy with school and finals around Black Friday that I just don't have the time to start shopping early.
2. If you could be in any Christmas movie what would it be? I think I would want to be in Elf because it's such a funny and happy Christmas movie. The end where everyone starts believing in Santa Claus made me seriously tear up!
3. Which do you like better: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Definitely Christmas Day because that's when I see all my family and get to open presents!
4. When does your family put up your Christmas tree and who decorates it? We typically put up our Christmas tree two to three weeks before Christmas and my uncle and I decorate it.

5. White lights or colored lights? I actually like a mixture of both, as you can see from the picture above I use both types of lights to light up my tree!
6. Are you guilty of peeking at your presents or do you like surprise? I've never peeked at my presents before and it's probably because they're so well guarded and wrapped that I've never had the chance to!
7. Would you rather live in a gingerbread house or Santa's Workshop? Definitely would rather live in Santa's Workshop. I'm actually not a huge fan of gingerbread and who wouldn't want to live with Santa and be surrounded by toys.
8. Tell us your Christmas Eve traditions! My Christmas Eve is quite boring. I wrap presents last minute with my mom and then just go to sleep awaiting Christmas day.
9. If you could be under the mistletoe with anyone, who would it be? My boyfriend of course! I hope we can spend Christmas together this year, the past two years he's had to work during Christmas and I wasn't able to see him.
10. What tops your tree? This ugly star from Century 21 that lights up and is very tall and skinny. I'm in the process of shopping for a new star at the moment.
I now tag Jayne, Traci, Shari, Nat and Eight!
Thanks for tagging me Wanischa(:

TAG: I ❤ Fall!

I finally finished all my midterms! I feel so relieved and pretty accomplished because I got through them all. I'm also super excited to get back to blogging on a regular basis. I saw the I ❤ Fall tag going around YT lately and I thought it'd be a great tag to do to welcome in the Fall season. Here's the questions:

1. Favorite Fall lip product
2. 
Favorite Fall Nail Polish
3. 
Favorite Starbucks Fall Drink
4. 
Favorite Fall Candle
5. Favorite Fall Scarf or accessory
6. 
Haunted house, haunted hay ride, or haunted corn maze
7. Favorite Halloween movie
8. 
Favorite candy to eat on Halloween
9. 
What are you dressing up as for Halloween
10. What is your Favorite thing about Fall

Now on to my answers!

1. Favorite Fall lip product

You already know! My Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me ($2.99) is always in my purse nowadays because it's so perfect for this season. It's low-maintenance so I don't have to worry about it smudging and I can reapply it easily when I'm in class. It's hydrating so it keeps my lips from drying out due to the cold and harsh winds. And it's such a pretty "your lips but better" shade that I just can't resist! Check out my review if you want to know more.

2. Favorite Fall nail polish

This is my newest polish from my recent Target haul but it's quickly became my Fall favorite. It's a really nice deep berry color that is perfect for the season and as with all Essie polishes, the quality is great. I do have a swatch of it on my Instagram (@lipstickndlace) so if you're interested check it out.

3. Favorite Starbucks Fall Drink

I don't drink coffee, or rather, I can't. Whenever I drink coffee I'm bouncing off the walls and can't concentrate on anything for more than a few seconds. So I'm not the kind of person who's all excited about the new Pumpkin Spice Latte or whatever it is. My favorite Fall drink from Starbucks is a hot chocolate!

4. Favorite Fall Candle

I've only just started getting into candles because my mother is deathly afraid of them, she believes that the moment you light one it will set fire to everything. I've finally convinced her that they're not that bad and she allowed me one. This one candle is Bath and Body Work's Marshmallow Fireside and I love it. It smells so homey and delicious, it just smells like all things Fall and Winter. I also bought the Leaves candle for my boyfriend's place but this one has a much subtler and sweeter scent.

5. Favorite Fall Scarf or Accessory

My favorite fall scarf/accessory is hands down my Burberry wool/silk scarf. It's giant and light weight so you can wrap it around yourself to accessorize and keep warm without getting too hot. I also love how it matches with practically anything so it's a really easy grab and go accessory.

6. Haunted House, Haunted Hay Ride, or Haunted Corn Maze

I'm pretty much forced to choose haunted house because I've only ever been to one haunted house in my life, and it was Nightmare in NYC. I've never been on a haunted hay ride or been in a haunted corn maze, I'm just not into paying to get myself scared. I don't even watch scary movies.

7. Favorite Halloween Movie

I'm a sucker for Disney movies and I remember watching Halloweentown every single year during Halloween when I was a kid. I actually hate scary movies so this family oriented movie was just up my alley.

8. Favorite Candy to Eat on Halloween

I'm not a big candy eater so I don't have a favorite candy to eat. Candy corn is okay, and while I do like lollipops and chocolate I feel like you can eat that all year round so it doesn't really count.

9. What are you dressing up as for Halloween

Hate to be a buzzkill but I'm probably not dressing up for Halloween this year. I'm not a big Halloween fan because I live in the city and there's no such thing as trick-or-treating around here. Most people just go to clubs in their costumes but people can get really drunk and violent so I prefer being safe and staying home, I can go clubbing any other 364 days a year.

10. What is your Favorite thing about Fall

My favorite thing about Fall has definitely got to be Fall fashion. I love layering and looking warm and cozy. I also love to read all the September issues of all the fashion magazines!

I tag everyone reading this post to do this tag if they want but I specifically tag DrinkCitra, Jayne at Cosmetic Proof and Sherry Williams of I AM PISCES! I'd love to see your answers ladies(:

TAG: 10 Products I Would Repurchase

This tag has been going around YouTube lately and I really wanted to do it because not only does it look like a lot of fun but it will also help to give you all an idea of what my favorite products are. The idea behind this tag is if all your makeup were to disappear, what 10 products would you immediately repurchase to build back your collection. So here are the 10 products I would repurchase:

1. Urban Decay Naked Palette ($50)

I would definitely repurchase my Urban Decay Naked Palette because honestly, it's pretty much the only palette I use anyways. I'm a big fan of the natural eye look so this palette has all the shades I could possibly need. I do own the Naked 2 and The Balm's Nude'Tude palettes but the original Naked is what I most reach for. In the day time my go to look is Naked as a base, Buck in the crease, Sidecar all over and Virgin on my brow bones and inner corners of my eyes.

2. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H ($44)

I did a review on this product in my previous post and in it I mentioned how this was one of the best foundations I've ever tried. I can't live without foundation, so if all my makeup disappeared this would be the first foundation I'd invest in. It makes my skin look flawless and stays on all day. It has a semi-matte finish so your skin isn't shiny but still looks lifelike. I also love how smooth to the touch this foundation is and how it almost melts into your skin so you don't even feel like you're wearing foundation.

3. Koji Dolly Wink Black Liquid Eyeliner ($19.31)

Black liquid eyeliner is my go to liner because black is such a basic color and liquid liners can give me that precise bold line that I love to wear. This Koji Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner is my favorite black liquid liner because it's a true black and it stays on all day. It has a stiff brush tip applicator and the product itself is more of a drier liquid, as opposed to a very runny liquid like the Lancome Artliner, so it doesn't smudge or crease when you're applying it. The pen shape makes it very easy to apply and the packaging is just too cute.

4. Anastasia Brow Powder Duo ($22)

I'm a huge fan of Anastasia brow products, they're actually the only brow products I use, I have this brow powder duo for at home and the brow wiz for when I'm traveling. I would definitely repurchase this if all my makeup disappeared because it naturally fills in my brows and stays in place all day. I know that the price tag is pretty hefty for a brow powder but I've literally had this powder for over three years and I've only just hit pan, so it's definitely worth the splurge.

5. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($20)

I love my Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, it has been with me for over 2 years and has never failed to perfectly curl my lashes. It curls my lashes without pulling, pinching or tugging and I love it so much I've actually never tried another lash curler after I got this one.

6. CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara ($6.94)

I'm not the biggest fan of drugstore makeup, but when it comes to mascara, sometimes even department store brands can't compare. This mascara by CoverGirl is one of my favorite mascaras of all time because it separates and defines each lash while providing a bit of length and lots of volume and on top of that it doesn't smudge. I've tried tons of other mascaras but this one is definitely my all time favorite.

7. Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me ($2.99)

Instead of buying lip gloss, lip stick or lip stain, I'd probably go out and purchase this Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me because I love it that much. It gives the perfect your lips but better color and it's easy to apply without a mirror. It's also a balm so it isn't very heavy on your lips and you don't have to worry about smudging. I don't like my makeup being too high maintenance so I actually wear this product much more often than I do any of my other lip products.

8. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($20)

Without this product all my eye products would go to waste because they'd just slide right off of my oily lids. I've had this primer for over 3 years and I still have a lot left in the tube so it's definitely worth the investment.

9. Benefit Hervana Blush ($28)

When I first tried this blush I hated it because I barely saw any color on my cheeks and thought it was a complete waste of money. However, once I got through the top layer of this product the true color started to come out and I began to notice the beautiful natural flush it gave to my cheeks. It's extremely light and almost unnoticeable but when you take a step back and look, it really gives an angelic glow to your face.

10. Benefit Hoola Bronzer ($28)

Most bronzers tend to be too dark for my face or too orangey but this bronzer is perfect. I like to use it all over my face to warm it up and it applies evenly and smoothly. I have yet to find a bronzer better than this one so until then this is my go to bronzer. I just wish it wasn't so pricey!

I hope you enjoyed reading this tag and I encourage everybody who's interested to do this tag as well. These are the current products that I'd repurchase if all my makeup suddenly disappeared and I'd love to  know yours. So leave a comment below telling me what 10 products you'd repurchase if all your makeup vanished, or leave a link to your blog if you've done this tag already.

TAG: Most Worn Summer Things

I can't believe summer is already coming to an end. I only went to the beach once so far and half my summer was spent taking summer classes. I'm starting my fall semester next Tuesday so I'm trying to enjoy whatever little bit of freedom I have left. So in order to cling on to the last few days of summer I decided to do this tag that I saw floating around YouTube: Most Worn Summer Things. If you're reading this tag, I tag you to do it as well if you'd like and be sure to leave a comment below if you do decide to do it!

Most Worn Summer Things Tag:
1) Most worn nail polish
2) Most worn scent
3) Most worn hair product
4) Most worn bag
5) Most worn shoes
6) Most worn accessory
7) Most worn clothing item
8) Most worn foundation
9) Most worn blush/bronzer
10) Most worn lip product
11) Most worn mascara
12) Most worn eyeshadow

1. Most Worn Nail Polish: Essie's Mint Candy Apple

I've always been a pink nail polish kind of girl, but when I got my hands on the famous Essie's Mint Candy Apple I just couldn't stop wearing it. It's a very pretty mint green and it's been extremely popular in the beauty and fashion blog world. It's definitely one of my favorite nail polish shades for the summer.

2. Most Worn Scent: Escada Taj Sunset

I'm not really into perfumes or scents, I can't be bothered to spend tons of money on something that I feel I don't need. My body wash and shampoo/conditioner tends to leave a light scent on me anyways since I shower in the morning so perfume to me is unnecessary. But if I did have to choose a scent to wear in the summer it would be this Escada Taj Sunset that I got as a thank-you gift from P&G. It smells like mangoes and the bottle even looks summery.

3. Most Worn Hair Product: Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray

I refuse to put a lot of products in my hair in the summer because it's so hot that having stiff or overly styled hair looks and feels gross. That's why the only product I've been reaching for is this Tresemme Heat Tamer spray. I use it before I blow dry my hair in the morning to protect my hair from damage and split ends. Other than that I either just tie my hair up in a pony-tail or leave it be.

4. Most Worn Bag: Longchamp Le Pliage in Bilberry

Since I've had summer classes for the past 5 weeks, most of my summer was spent carrying my Longchamp Le Plaige in the shade Bilberry. It's the perfect bag to hold everything I need for school and it works with every outfit. I've had this bag for years and it has never failed me.

5. Most Worn Shoes: Mossimo Supply Co. Poeske Flat Sandal in Black

I absolutely love these sandals. They're knockoffs of the Dolce Vita Archer sandals but they're only $14.99 and are way more comfortable. I wear these sandals so much I think I should've picked up a second pair because I swear I'm wearing them to death.

6. Most Worn Accessory: JewelMint Cinema Americano Bracelet

This gold chain bracelet is so simple yet elegant that I can wear it with any outfit for any occasion. It's probably my best JewelMint purchase so far.

7. Most Worn Clothing Item: A&F Denim Shorts

I practically live in denim shorts during the summer because they're comfortable and easy to wear with anything. I especially love getting my bottoms from A&F because they're the only brand that fits and flatters me.

8. Most Worn Foundation: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Bisque

I know this isn't a foundation but I prefer wearing tinted moisturizers in the summer anyways. I don't like to have a lot of makeup on in this heat so tinted moisturizer is like a compromise between lightweight and slight coverage. I'm thinking about doing a review on this product soon so keep your eyes peeled!

9. Most Worn Blush/Bronzer: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Give Me Sun!

I like to keep my looks minimal in the summer so instead of using powder and blush, I've been finishing off with this MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural instead. The shade was a tad bit too dark for me in the Fall and Winter, but it's perfect for my slightly darker summer skin tone. I have a review of this product here if you want to check it out.

10. Most Worn Lip Product: Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch

I bring this with me wherever I go nowadays. It really hydrates your lips like a lip balm but it gives the tiniest hint of pink color and it smells amazing. I'm probably going to pick up some more in the other shades when I get the chance.

11. Most Worn Mascara: Eyeko Skinny Brush Mascara

Probably my favorite mascara in my makeup collection at the moment because it doesn't smudge and it gives incredibly long lashes. I've done a review on this product as well and you can check it out here.

12. Most Worn Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked Palette (Naked + Sidecar + Buck)

I haven't been wearing eyeshadow much lately but when I do, I always reach for my Urban Decay Naked palette. I like to wear a combination of Naked all over the lids, Buck in the crease and a light dusting of Sidecar on top.

These are my most worn summer things and I hope you enjoyed this post. Once again, I tag everyone who's reading this and is interested in doing this tag to do it. Remember, leave me a link to your post of this tag below so I can check it out!