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FINALLY a @Rihanna x @MACcosmetics collab!!

Although it's my boo Rihanna's 25th birthday today, it looks like she is giving us the biggest present of all. According to her instagram she's FINALLY inked a makeup collab with MAC. She's also been named as a "Creative Director" for MAC. I've been waiting on this for YEARS and I'm entirely too excited right now. 

Check out these excerpts from Women's Wear Daily about this majah collab:

"The first product to launch will be RiRi Woo, a lipstick inspired by her favorite MAC red, Ruby Woo. Its release will coincide with Rihanna’s Diamonds Tour concerts on May 4 and 5 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where MAC will open a pop-up shop on the first night to showcase the line."

"Although MAC has collaborated with myriad brands and celebrities in the past, this is the first time the brand has worked with a famous person for more than just a one-off project. “We always say that MAC likes to go on a date but doesn’t really want to go into a relationship,” said John Demsey, group president of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., MAC’s parent company. “This relationship with Rihanna is a long-term one that involves the development of four distinct color initiatives.

NOTD: Valentine's Day

I'm a sucker for a "holiday" mani! Didn't want to go all out with pink & hearts & bows so opted for a more subtle yet festive look.

China Glaze: Recycled
OPI: Where's My Crown
Red Nail Art Striper

Lust List: Valentine's Day

Even though I think V-day is kinds corny, I couldn't resist putting together my Valentine's Day wishlist. Here are a few cute things that I wouldn't mind getting from the boo, or myself, this year! 

Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer (drugstore $13.95)

Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Illuminating Bronzing Veil (drugstore, $13.95) 

Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush (drugstore, $11.95)

How cute are these! I love the PF Happy Booster Collection && the little hearts are perfect for the national day of love! 

MAC Lady Danger (left) and Ruby Woo (right) (MAC, $15)

These two classic reds are definitely cult faves and I'm surprised I don't have either of them! Red lips are a sexy classic to impress your valentine! 

Red Cherry Lashes #43 (Madame Madeline, $1.99) 

I've had my eyes on these lil lovelies for a while now. They're flirty and fun yet natural looking. 

NARS Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturizer (Sephora, $42) 

Perfect to achieve that sexy "no makeup" makeup glow that men love. 

Victoria's Secret ANYTHING!! 

Lace Merrywidow ($78) and Silk Kimono Robe (49.50)

I must admit that I'm pretty much obsessed with all things cute & lace-y. Anything from VS instantly makes me feel 10x sexier definitely a V-day gift I would love to receive! 

**hint hint**

What do you guy's hope to get for Valentine's Day this year??

xx

Whew! University of Michigan EnspiRED Fashion Show

I know. I know. It's been sooo long since I've been able to blog. My personal life has been cray! between Work, family, boyfriend, && grad school applications, I'm beat.  I'm also in the process of moving and had to pack up all of my cosmetics :-((( for the next few weeks so you probably wont be seeing any new looks anytime soon. I've got a few small hauls I need to post but I'm a slacker so hey. 

Anywho on to the point, last month I unexpectedly had the privilege of doing makeup for the EnspiRED Fashion Show at the University of Michigan. I had a really good time but didn't get to take a lot of pictures for the blog because I had to do 38 girls in 11 hours BY MYSELF! ONE MUA! ONE BRUSH! BY MYSELF! **Kevin Hart voice** It was a ton of work, I was super tired & covered in glitter by the end of the day but it was an awesome experience. I've done big shows before but I usually work with other MUAs but due to some last minute conflicts I was the only MUA that could make it to the show. I've never worked on so many different faces in one day && it definitely was a learning experience for me! 

Luckily they hired an awesome photographer and I was able to get a few shots of the ladies! 

(all pics taken by Infinitus Productions) 

xx

Liebster Award!

I was nominated for my FIRST blog award! woot! woot! go me! I was nominated by blogger-friend Michelle of Girl Friday. I guess this blog award is especially for new bloggers so I'm going to have to dig through my blog roll to figure out who meets the criteria. 

If you are nominated and choose to accept, here are the steps you must follow:

- Tell 11 things about yourself

- Answer 11 questions asked by the blogger who nominated you

- Come up with 11 questions for the bloggers you wish to nominate

- Nominate 11 bloggers (Remember: Under 200 followers!)

- Notify them that they have been nominated!

Things about me:

1. I hate milk and jello

2. My favorite color is tangerine

3. I met my best friend && my boyfriend in the fourth grade

4. I love reading... I will read ANYTHING!

5. I have an obsession with footie pajamas

6. I prefer dresses and skirts to pants/jeans

7. I hate driving 

8. I'm a really good cook (IMO)

9. I haven't eaten meat in over ten years

10. Hawaii is my favorite place in the world

11. My mommy's bed is my second favorite place in the world! 

Michelle's Question's for Me:

1. What was your favorite memory of 2012?

I can't think of any one memory particulary but I really enjoyed this summer I spent a lot of time outside in the sun and enjoying my family. 

2. What is your guilty pleasure?

Watching Degrassi! I've been watching it since middle school and no matter how corny it gets I just cannot stop. 

3. What is your greatest strength?

I'm a great listener. 

4. Do you get along with your mom? If not, why?

YES! My mom and I are besties! 

5. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?

To be better at budgeting and managing money. I'm working on it everyday. 

6. Beauty product you can't live without?

Lip balm... no brand in particular I just cant have chappy lips!

7. What celebrity do wish they would just STOP talking about all the time? 

KIM KARDASHIAN... dear lord help us. 

8. Where do you draw inspiration for you blog?

Everywhere... I read a lot of magazines, read a lot of other blogs, and watch a lot of YT... I pretty much try to write about the things that I like. 

9. What bloggers' blog do you check everyday no matter what?

I actually check every blog on my blog roll every day it's like my morning news. I'm also semi-obsessed with Temptalia. 

10. Favorite YouTuber?

OMG there's so many! I love Gracie of UglyFaceofBeauty, Andrea of AndreasChoice, Jackie of LilPumpkinPie05 && so many more! 

11. Favorite social pastime?

Talking on the phone with my friends because most of them live far away from me. 

My Questions for my nominees:

1. What motivated you to begin blogging?

2. Would you rather have fame or money?

3. How did you meet your best friend?

4. What was your first impression of your best friend?

5. Most worn clothing item?

6. Biggest goal for 2013?

7. What is your dream job?

8. Favorite clothing store? why?

9. Do you have any hidden talents?

10. What is your favorite pizza topping?

11. Who is your favorite musician?

&& my nominees are...

1. All The Pretty Things

2. Plumpish Beauty

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I will be updating with more nominees in the coming days.... everyone that I thought had under 200 followers has like 220 now >.<

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I know, I know, I'm late as usual. Don't judge me. My peaceful NYE i planned to spend in my bed somehow turned into a night of partying with the family. I was in rush to get to the festivities because of the last minute change of plans and didn't get a chance to get any real pics of my makeup, which was FAB if i do say so myself! Enjoy these phone pics for now and maybe I'll recreate the look again and take some better pics. 

These pics really do the shadows no justice AT ALL! The black shadows had a rainbow holo glitter that really made my eyes sparkle and the shimmery blue on the inner corner really popped. Of course I put on the biggest lashes I could find and my new favorite nude lip combo! 

Face 
MUFE HD Primer
MUFE HD Foundation
MAC Select Cover Concealer in NC35
Ben Nye Powder in Topaz
Graftobian Cream Foundation in Sienna
The Balm Mary Lou-Manizer
CG Queen Collection Bronzer in Ebony
NARS Blush in Taj Mahal
UD Setting Spray "Dew Me"

Eyes
UD Primer Potion
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Black Bean
Loreal Infallible Shadow in Eternal Black
Sugarpill Loose Shadow in Stella
Sugarpill Loose Shadow in Starling (inner corner)
Sugarpill e/s in Bulletproof
Inglot Rainbow e/s 112R (lightest shade)
Milani Liquif'eye Liner in Black
Ardell Double Up Lashes #203

Lips
NYX Lip Liner in Espresso
Rimmel l/s in Airy Fairy
ELF Glossy Gloss in Sweet Salmon

PARTY TIME!

My baby bro & I

I wanna see your NYE face! Share your links in the comments below!

xx