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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Review: Aldo Vote Bag









I am extremely into holographic things at the moment and when I saw this bag I instantly fell in love. The only problem was, it said it was only 10.7 inches long which is pretty small and the price was $40. So I put it to the side and figured I'd find something similar that was larger and more worth the price.

However, two months later I still couldn't get my mind off of this handbag! And I knew that if I didn't order it and it eventually went out of stock, I would regret it. So I caved in and purchased it! I figured it'd be a fun bag to pair with outfits instead of always carrying just a basic black or tan one.


When I received the bag I noticed it really was quite small! I'm not too worried about the size though since I really don't need to carry much around with me anyway. I wanted a bag that I could just take the basics so maybe it could help eliminate clutter. But it was very structured and sturdy which is something I like. The holographic pattern is gorgeous as well. It feels like its well made and will hopefully last awhile.

Like I mentioned before, it is small. There really isn't very much room on the inside! I can fit my wallet, phone and a few other small things and that's about it. There is a zipped pouch and two small pockets on the opposite side but when putting things in there I feel like it gets in the way. I'm also not a huge fan of the outer zipper. The bag doesn't really open too much and the zipper is pretty rough so if you continually put your hand in and out of your bag it could cause some discomfort I think. I also noticed when I received it, it already had a few scratches and a tiny piece of holographic had peeled off. It's nothing that's noticeable unless you really study it though.


It also came with a strap that you can clip onto your bag so you can use it as a cross-body bag or just drape it over your shoulder, which is really nice if you're walking for long periods of time!


Overall I don't regret buying it because I think it's adorable I just wish it was a tiny bit bigger for the price but it's really nothing to complain about considering I don't have a need to lug around a ton of extra things! And I also wish the quality was a bit better but I'm still in love with it. If you have your eye on this bag just take into consideration the price, size, and practicality for you!


You can purchase this bag and more at aldoshoes.com!



Friday, May 23, 2014

Review: MUFE HD Microperfecting Primer



I've always been interested in trying a green tinted primer but it took me a long time to actually purchase one. I did a lot of research and the Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer seemed to be the best bet. I have tried a few other primers before and wasn't impressed, so I felt that maybe primer really isn't as amazing as everyone says. But regardless, I thought I'd give this one a try. It comes in 7 different colors so you can pick which one would work best for your skin!



I went with the Green primer. I really don't suffer with a lot of redness but I felt it would be the most fitting color to try.


I was extremely eager to get home and try it. I simply applied it to my clean skin using my fingers. It feels a lot nicer than other primers I've tried. It doesn't have that "silicone feeling" that most primers do. I only used one pump and it was enough to apply it to my whole face. I noticed when I applied it to my skin the green tint definitely changed my tone a bit and I was worried it would make my skin look grey. However it easily blended and wasn't even noticeable.


I then applied my foundation like normal. I didn't really notice my foundation going on any smoother, however I did notice that my color was very even. My skin looked great and there was no redness or discoloration. I wore this with my foundation for about 8 hours and it stayed on perfectly. My skin tone was even and it kept my foundation looking fresh the whole time. This honestly has changed my mind completely about primers and I am excited to try more!


I would definitely recommend this primer to anyone who suffers with redness. I can't say about the other colors since I haven't used them but if the formula is similar to this I'm sure they're great! If you're looking for a primer to fill in pores I wouldn't recommend it though, it focuses more on evening tone, which is exactly what I wanted! It also seems like it's going to last me awhile which is always a plus!


Pros
 Evens Tone        
Long lasting       
Makeup looks fresh for up to 8 hours
Great variation in colors    



Cons
         Cost          
Doesn't fill in pores  



I will definitely be repurchasing this once I run out (which will be awhile!)

You can purchase the Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer at Sephora.com for $34.





Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Etsy Finds: Earrings






























Friday, May 16, 2014

Etsy Finds: Rings

























































Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Birthday Wishlist


My birthday is coming up towards the end of June so I decided to throw together a little wishlist for you all so you can see some of the things I'm eyeing at the moment!






Friday, May 2, 2014

Basic Bags

Even though I like cute, pastel and fun colored bags it's always nice to have a few basic bags, but that certainly doesn't mean they're boring! I found some super cute bags that you can use for more "professional/serious" occasions. Or just something that will go with almost anything! 



1. Myrum
3. Yong
4. Barager - Midnight Black
5. Ullum -  Camel
6. Ullum - Taupe
8. Barager - Bone
12. Ambreloso


Hope you all enjoyed my picks! If you want to read my post on "Cute Bags for Spring & Summer" Click here!



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