MAC cosmetics makeover

As a lover of beauty, I have finally discovered the world of makeovers! I went to a MAC Cosmetics store yesterday to get my first makeover and it was a great experience! I asked them to do a natural look on me, and I was very pleased. The makeup artist who did my makeup gave me a very natural complexion with a deeper eye, sort of smoky browns mixed with a shimmery pinky nude color. The lips were also very natural as well, and as a whole, I loved the look! I bought a few of the products and hope that I will be able to recreate the look when I want to use all of the products! I am no makeup artist, but it didn't seem too difficult to manage, especially because the makeup artist let me hold a mirror and told me how to apply each product so I could recreate the look.

The products used on me: 

MAC Face and Body Foundation in N1

RiRi Hearts MAC Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow in Phresh Out

MAC Paints in Untitled

MAC Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner in Lord It Up

MAC Holiday Nocturnals Lip Gloss in On The Scene

I don't remember what mascara and blush were used because the makeup artist applied them to the brush and then walked back to me, she didn't have them in front of me. 

Though there were a lot of products used, I didn't buy a lot of them. The RiRi Hearts MAC Eyeshadow palette was beautiful, but I am trying to build my personal MAC eyeshadow palette with pan shades, so I had the artist match the colors for me. She picked out three colors: Twinks, Filament and Omega. My favorite of the three was Omega because it was my first nice matte brown shade to wear on the lid or blended in the crease. She took Filament over the lid, blended Omega into the crease and used a small brush to add a little bit of Twinks to the outer corner so the eyeshadow seemed a little bit more dramatic- perfect for a party or a night out. 

MAC Face and Body Foundation in N1

I bought the foundation they used because it was a really good choice for my skin type. I have seen a lot of reviews about how it is very hydrating, and it barely felt like foundation at all. I was really impressed that it was so thin but matched my skin perfectly and gave the right amount of coverage.

MAC Eyeliner in Lord It Up

I got this Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner because the color was beautiful! Normally I go for a matte brown eyeliner but the gold sparkles in this one were just too hard to resist. The makeup artist applied it on the lower lash line and it seemed soft, creamy and very blendable. It's also waterproof, which is a major plus!

Overall, I was extremely satisfied with my makeover from MAC. This is a really fun experience to have with friends as well, if you are shopping or just want to vamp up your makeup. I thought they did a great job a choosing colors for my skin, especially the foundation, which is always one of my main concerns when having someone else do my makeup. I am definitely going to incorporate this new makeup into my daily routine and I can't wait to get a chance to wear the eyeshadow look!

I couldn't decide which photo of my makeup was better so included both! 

xoxo

p.s. comment what products you

bought if you have ever gone 

for a MAC makeover before!

wildfox spring collection lookbook

One of my favorite brands, Wildfox Couture, has finally released their spring 2014 lookbook! Though they seem to portray more of a tropical, summer and beachy vibe, I am very excited to share this first peek with you all, that I found via the NYLON magazine website. The photographs are not super revealing as to what clothes are going to be a part of the line, but I am getting the sense that they are going for a more boho vibe. Hopefully the clothing from their new collection retains that same softness and quality as they always have had! 

I really liked some of the specific photographs so I wanted to add them into this little post and see what you all think as well! 

Based on these three images alone, I can tell that Wildfox is looking to introduce a lot of loose fitting items with flowy materials and light colors. I love their use of pastels and white because it seems very soft and girly! The flower crown trend is totally in now, so incorporating flowers into the outfits was also a great touch. 

And before I finish this off, I added this photo because I was so excited that they are hinting at new bathing suits! I have always loved their bathing suit styles and prints, and this upcoming season seems to have a more New England kind hint to it- lobsters included!

Overall, they really nailed it with their spring preview. I am totally intrigued by what is to come from Wildfox and cannot wait to get my hands on their new products when they are released. This brand never ceases to impress me and from the photos I have seen, this collection is going to be fabulous!

To check out the original article (where I discovered this), go to NYLON.com, or click this link:

http://nylonmag.com/articles/wildfox-lookbook

xoxo

p.s. if you have seen any upcoming 

spring collections you love, tell me 

about it in the comments below!

obsessed with holographics

There is a new trend that I am totally crazy over right now: holographic bags! I love how the material reflects to create an array of beautiful colors and how the rainbow compliments the silver. This trend seems like it has been around for a little while, but only now is it starting to emerge. I think that you get the best of both worlds with the holographic design- it is both futuristic and new, yet it keeps an old teenage 80's vibe. I have seen many great holographic bags decorating the pages of fashion magazines, especially because it is a style that can last for all four seasons! Here are some of my top picks:

Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC Crossbody 

Deena & Ozzy Michelle Crossbody

BANK Clutch Bag

Karmaloop's Sprayground Happy Dayz Backpack

Nasty Gal Cosmic Ouija Clutch

This is just a small selection of the really cool holographic bags that I found. Out of all of them, my favorites are the Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC and the clutch from Nasty Gal. They both have really cool details that accent the holographic print very well. I chose to also display the bag from Karmaloop because it showed how guys can also get in on the holographic trend as well. I would think it was totally cool if I saw anyone wearing that!

Holographic bags are starting to become more expensive, but I hope to add one to my collection because I know it will be a great statement piece that can accent even the simplest of outfits. 

xoxo

p.s. comment below any new 

trends you are seeing that you

 want me to talk about on my blog! 

black friday haul

I have finally written my Black Friday Haul post! I decided that I needed to sit myself down and actually write this post, because I promised it you guys and I would never want to break a promise. I know Black Friday was actually like two weeks ago so I really do apologize for the lateness of this post. I managed to get someone to photograph me in the few clothing items that I bought that day (some on sale, some not), and took the photos of the beauty products I got on sale (yay!) so I can write about them. Enjoy!

The first thing that I bought was from Brandy Melville. I wore this outfit once already with black tights, and I think it actually ended up looking pretty cute!

Brandy Melville Long-Sleeve Gray Turtleneck and Black Velvet Shorts

The top is extremely comfortable and super, super soft, and the shorts are also quite nice too- I am really getting into velvet recently. Unfortunately, I didn't photograph on the same day that I wore this, so I don't have any tights on. Brandy Melville is also very affordable, so even though I didn't get them on sale, this outfit was still a steal! 

On Black Friday I also went to a store called Necessary Clothing. There wasn't a sale, but this store is also particularly inexpensive, so I managed to pick out a few things without spending all of the money in my wallet. 

Necessary Clothing Boho Crop Top 

Necessary Clothing Black Skater Skirt

PacSun Brocaded Crop Top

I like both of these pieces for spring/summer, but I think that a classic black skater skirt can work in all seasons. I look forwards to pairing it with tights and a cropped sweater or long sleeved shirt! 

I also bought the top that is in the photograph above on Black Friday. It is short-sleeved, but it should be great for a holiday party or when I go out to a fancier event/dinner. It was 40% off, but I think it is very stylish and classy for a crop top.

PacSun Varsity Sweater

I also got this cropped sweater from PacSun for a good deal. It is pretty basic but the varsity/schoolgirl theme is very in-style these days. This is a great piece to wear on its own with a simple bottom, because it already has a little of its own flair! 

Now for the makeup! I took advantage of the $10 deals at Sephora and a 40% sale at Saks Off Fifth. I got some pretty good deals, especially at Sephora. 

Stila's "Written in the Stars" Eye Shadow Palette

Stila Lip Glaze Trio in "Tiki"- (top to bottom) includes Tropica

Punch (C3), Hibiscus (CN), and Guava (28)

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 28E and 20E 

I got all of the Stila for 40% off, and the MUFE Aqua Eyes were $10 for a set of 2. Each Aqua Eye Pencil is normally $20 each, so I saved $30! They extremely creamy and blendable, and work great as eyeliner or cream eyeshadow. The Stila eyeshadows are pretty soft and easy to work with, but I haven't tried the lip glazes. I'm really excited to start using them because they have gotten such good reviews! 

xoxo

p.s. comment and tell me what you

 bought on black friday or what was 

your favorite of my purchases! 

how much is my face worth? beauty tag

Recently I have come across the "How Much Is My Face Worth?" Tag on my Bloglovin'. (You can follow me at Style Native!) I wasn't tagged by anyone, but seeing that I try write a beauty post every Monday and can't always take photos, I thought this would be a good idea! Most people do not include their brushes, and I honestly have no idea how much mine cost so I decided not to add them to my total.  Before I start, I would like to tag all of my followers (Bloglovin' & GFC) to do this tag. Feel free to leave your post's link in the comments so that everyone can read your's as well!

Moisturizer: 

Sephora Instant Moisturizer (Travel Size)- $12

*I don't normally use a primer so I am not including one.*

Foundation: 

Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer- $34

Concealer: 

KIKO Cosmetics Full Coverage Concealer- $10.25

Essence Stay Natural Concealer- $4

Powder: 

e.l.f. Tone Correcting Powder- $3

Bronzer: 

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny- $3

Blush: 

Nars Cream Blush in Enchanted- $29

Eyebrows: 

Benefit Gimme Brow (Light/Medium)- $22

Eyelashes: 

Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara- $21

Lips: 

NYX Butter Gloss (Various Shades)- $5

MAC Lipstick in Creme Cup- $15

So how much does my face cost?? 158.25!

Shocking, I know. I didn't actually realize that I used this much expensive makeup! Most of my cosmetics are purchased at Sephora now, and I have cut back on beauty product spending tremendously. I think I have quite enough makeup and I try to only buy what I need (but most of the time that doesn't stop me!). As you can tell, I don't use a very expensive powder or bronzer. I haven't gotten around to buying a higher end version of these two products because I don't use them enough to need one. My skin is very dry to use a powder and I don't know of any really good bronzers for my pale skin tone and that can be easily contoured if I make a mistake. Any suggestions? 

xoxo

p.s. i apologize for not

posting last night like i promised!

i didn't have enough time to take 

photos but i swear i will do 

my best to get them up soon!

ootd: out for black friday

Happy Thanksgiving! I know it's Saturday, but I still wanted to get in an outfit of the day for at least Black Friday, because I forgot to get photographs of my outfit from Thanksgiving. I took somewhat of a casual approach at both days, and didn't wear anything fancier than a sweater with a pair of jeans or leggings. Recently I have been discovering a lot of different ways to style leggings, which maybe I will share with you all soon!

Anyways, my outfit for Black Friday was pretty simple because I didn't want to wear something too uncomfortable for shopping. On Black Friday I typically wear comfortable clothes that are easy to change in-and-out of and stand in while waiting on long lines!

Oversized Gray Cardigan- Tobi 

Black T-Shirt (Underneath)- Unknown Boutique

Aztec Print Leggings- Unknown Boutique

Burgundy Socks- PacSun

Boots- Bucco 

Choker Necklaces- Brandy Melville & Lester's

Boots by Bucco and socks from PacSun

Normally I don't put beauty into my outfit of the day's but I just couldn't resist! This rose-gold colored nail polish from Sephora + Pantone Universe Jewel Lacquer in Rose Dawn is absolutely stunning and the formula was totally opaque after one coat! (I also got it on sale at Sephora for just $3- such a steal.)

xoxo

p.s. check out style native

tomorrow for a new

black friday haul post!

the bohemian collection by forever 21

Forever 21 has just released a new bohemian collection! They have taken bohemian style clothing and added an Aztec twist, with the help of many southwestern and tribal patterns. I wanted to use this as an opportunity to share some of my favorite styles and showcase la vie de bohème (the life of a bohemian)!

The original bohemian style was developed from the true style of the bohemians- people who were from the Kingdom of Bohemia (the modern day Czech Republic) and are similar to gypsies. Their style was composed of flowing garments that had a large variety of colors and patterns.

However, the idea of a bohemian is beginning to change. Presently, modern day bohemians are similar to hippies, and wear layered outfits of different vintage pieces.

Forever 21 has taken the bohemian style to another level with a inspiration of southwestern and Aztec designs. Each piece is no longer as loose, but contains many triangles or dark colors like black, navy blue, and oxblood and cranberry reds. The collection contains a variety of inexpensive sweaters, ankle boots, metal triangle jewelry, skinny embellished pants and more!

A model in a bohemian outfit.

A more modern bohemian look, with a flower crown.

I have shown a few pictures of catalog and fashion editorial ways of styling clothing to look bohemian, and you can see the consistency of flowing, relaxed pieces of the outfit. Forever 21 has changed it up a bit, and their collection adds a little more edge to the bohemian trend.

Jet-Setter Open-Front Cardigan ($29.80)

Embroidered Shirt ($17.80)

Tribal Print Embroidered Skinny Jeans ($22.80)

This collection certainly runs along the lines of Forever 21's always changing styles, and I am impressed at how they have gone against the grain to add their own flair to a common fashion trend! 

xoxo

p.s. getting ready for

black friday sales? 

comment below which store

you think is having

the best deals this year!

studio gear holiday palette review

I have exciting news! I have received my first sponsored review from one of my campaign partners, BrandBacker. The company that agree to send me products was called Studio Gear Cosmetics, a cosmetics brand sold online and at ULTA stores. I have never tried the brand before, but the products range from $8-$35. I applied to the campaign, was alerted when I was accepted and waited around a week until the product arrived!

The product I am reviewing today is the Holiday Palette from Studio Gear Cosmetics. The retail price is $40 according to the brand's website, and is currently is on sale for $25. 

The outside of the palette is in a cover slip, with a design for the holidays. Underneath, there is the palette with the regular cover packaging, which is a thick cardboard material. The palette also seems very tough, which means that in the case it falls, not much damage should be done to the shadows. Concealed within the cardboard pieces are magnets for magnetic closure. 

The interior of the palette itself is beautiful. I think that the pans have been organized delightfully, especially with their logo design covering the additional packaging. Aside from the product itself, my favorite part about the palette was the panel of instructions for a winter eye and cheek look. There are step-by-step instructions for a smokey eye, which I do not have much experience with and am excited to try! 

This is a closer look at the shadows, which come in four different colors. Additionally there is a large blush in the center that could also probably be used as an eyeshadow as well. According to the palette diagram, the eyeshadow colors are Frost (a snow white/silver shade), Coal (a dark black), Platinum (a mid-toned silver/gray) and Glimmer (a bronzy gold). The blush color is called Snowy Glow, and though my image may make it seem a little orange, it is actually a gorgeous peachy pink. 

I swatched all of the colors on my hand to get a better idea of the pigmentation, and I thought the product was quite nice! The eyeshadows are all very pigmented shimmer, with the exception of Glimmer, which is definitely buildable, but just needs more packed on to be a opaque as the others. The blush is very pigmented on its own, and both the shadows and the blush have quite a satin texture when touched with the fingertip. 

Overall, I think this is a great shadow kit to try for a smoky winter look! The dark eyes contrast the blush so that you get a light flush, and the eyeshadows are also in very versatile colors. The darker silver and the black would make eyeliner colors and the white is perfect for your inner corner. I can totally see myself working with these shades alone and layered on top of each other, and am very excited to incorporate them into my makeup routine. Once I feel like I have used them to make a good makeup look, I will try to post more photographs! 

To buy the palette here is the link: http://studiogearcosmetics.com/shop/eye-make-up/holiday-smokey-eye-palette/

Get 10% off your whole order from the Studio Gear Cosmetics website with the code SGHOLIDAY!

xoxo

p.s. comment below if 

you buy this product and  

tell me what you think!

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sweater weather tag + ootd

Hey everybody! I thought that I'd bring some of the YouTube element into my blog, but I don't really have that much time to make videos. I figured I could take the questions from some of the popular tags circulating YouTube, and answer them for you! I have also included my OOTD on the bottom to give a your mind a break after reading!

The Sweater Weather Tag

1. Favorite candle scent?
I really like the Salted Caramel candle from Bath and Body Works!

2. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
This is hard. I'm going to have to say coffee though because hot chocolate is more of a winter drink and coffee has more fall flavors. 

3. What's the best fall memory you have?
My best fall memory is going out apple picking with my friends. It was kind of a far drive, but the apples were great and we got this really good ice cream after & when I go with my family we always get fresh apple cider which is my favorite fall drink!

4. Which makeup trend do you prefer: dark lips or winged eyeliner?
Dark lips. I think it's more of a winter thing but winged eyeliner works for all seasons in my opinion. 

5. Best fragrance for fall?
Totally something that has a woody note, or like a fall smell- the DKNY Be Delicious is a good one!

6. Favorite Thanksgiving food?
Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes with marshmallows. Either way it's going to be potatoes. I really like apple pie also!

7. What is autumn weather like where you live?
Cold. Not too cold, but cold enough that you need a good jacket to stay warm outside. 

8. Most worn sweater?
I don't know! I wear the same sweatshirts a lot but I have so many sweaters that I am always switching it up! 

9. Must-have nail polish this fall?
Totally the Essie Sole Mate nail polish. Check out my review-- it's the perfect deep wine but not too vampy. 

10. Football games or jumping in leaf piles?
Football games. It's so fun being with my friends at the games and being able to cheer and support a team!

11. Skinny jeans or leggings?
I'm a leggings type of gal. I think jeans can just be very uncomfortable at times and leggings look cute but also give you so much more flexibility! 

12. Combat boots or Uggs?
I love Uggs! Combat boots are cute, but I really like Doc Martens and I don't own a pair. Uggs are so easy to slip on and so so warm, but I try not to wear them too much because they don't always match my clothes. 

13. Is pumpkin spice worth the hype?
I wouldn't know because I've never tried it! Comment below if you like it and recommend it! 

14. Favorite fall T.V. show?
I have fallen in love with American Horror Story. The idea of witches in the present day is so cool and also kinda scary! 

15. What song really gets you into the fall spirit?
Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood- it's such a cute song about sweaters and makes me feel cozy!

And I promised you an outfit photo so here it is--

Sorry the quality isn't the greatest, I had to take it on my iPhone. I know you may not want to read one more word, but here is what I am wearing:

Burgundy Sweater- Millau (LF)

Denim Shirt (Underneath)- Lucky Brand

Skirt- ASOS 

Knee Highs- Urban Outfitters

Shoes- SODA

xoxo

ps. what tag should I do

next? comment below!

sky ferreira halloween makeup + outfit

Happy Halloween! Though I didn't dress up and go trick-or-treating tonight, I did get the chance to put together a Halloween-inspired fashion look to post for you all! 

I decided that if I was going to dress up for Halloween I would have wanted to mirror the style of one of my fashion icons. I was originally going for Alexa Chung, but she has a very diverse style. I finally picked Sky Ferreira because she is not only a young, upcoming artist, but has a fashion sense that I really admire! 

Sky's clothing mostly consists of black, "soft grunge" pieces, which I have seen in a lot of her outfits recently. However, I wanted to find a way to tie together her dark, vampy makeup and a casual day look to make it realistic for Halloween and ordinary days! 

This look is very simplistic, but I chose to incorporate her makeup because it is a trademark of her style. I think makeup can really make a statement, and she does so with dark eye makeup and vibrant lip colors. I think her heavy mascara and eyeliner is too much for me to handle, but if you are looking for a change in your makeup routine, this can really make the eyes stand out! Sky Ferreira also chooses beautiful lipsticks to compliment her outfits (and gorgeous blond locks), so I thought her staple vampy berry color would suit this look perfectly. 

If you were unsure about what inspired this look, here is the original photo that I tried to work after! 

On a side note, I had to mention this photo because of these boots! Sky Ferreira has taken a few pictures wearing them and I think they are marvelous! They are by Jeremy Scott. 

xoxo

ps. do you remember the lipstick

that i included in my look?

hint: i mentioned it on my  

blog a while ago! (or check 

@stylenativeblog on instagram!)

hautelook + sephora mini collective haul

I have another haul to post! I am constantly on the lookout for new beauty deals and I have gotten quite a few recently. I waited until all of the packages arrived with the products so that I could do one big post. The next couple of beauty posts on my blog will probably be reviews of the products as I try them, however a lot of Holiday collections are coming out from the big beauty brands at this time of year. Look out for posts on those as well! 

These items will be in no particular order because the packages came at all different times and I just took photos of everything all at once. I will indicate where they were purchased. 

Tarte Lipsurgence Skintuitive Lip Tint in Energy and Maracuja Oil

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hr Blush in Thankful (limited edition!)

and Stila Countless Color Pigment in Encore

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils in Crash and 1999

Nars Duo Eyeshadow in 3077 Silk Road

Too Faced Shadow Bon Bons with Shadow Insurance Candlelight 

Eye Primer and LashGASM Mascara

Eyeshadow Shades: Vanilla, Cut the Coke, Framboise, Coffee Bean, 

Peach Fuzz, Hot Cocoa, Candy Rose, Lovey Dovey,

Nude Beach, Cinnamon Sugar, Marzipan and Licorice Latté

I scored some super steals with many of these purchases- the three Tarte products were a perfect travel size trio for only $20 (which is great if you are like me and just want to try out some of the products), the Stila eyeshadow and the two Urban Decay eyeliners for $12 (only $4 each!) and the Too Faced palette for $32 on sale from $42 on the Sephora website. 

Except for the Hautelook super-deals, I'm pretty sure these sales are still going on! Look on brand websites for sale items and you may just get lucky! 

xoxo

ps. go to your local Sephora if you are looking 

to try a specific new beauty item-  a lot of the

time you can find the mini size to see if you really like it! 

new a/w trend i love: over-the-knee socks

Hey fashion lovers-- I'm back! I have a super exciting post for today on knee high socks! I have undoubtedly fallen in love with this trend and I think that tall socks like these are just great in so many ways. Not only have a found a very cost friendly option (especially considering that they are from American Apparel), but there are tons and tons of ways online that people have styled them. I have found two great outfits with over-the-knee socks and a beautiful pair that I just couldn't resist sharing!

Style #1: Plain and Preppy

Recently I wore an outfit just like this and got a ton of compliments, most of which mentioned how "preppy" I looked. I think that this is a very classic outfit and gets major style points. I adore the sweater over a collared shirt look, but adding a skirt just gives you a little flair. And when you combine that with over-the-knee socks you have created something totally edgy that will definitely make you stand out! 

Style #2: Cozy and Cute

I am really loving the way this was styled. It is very similar to the first outfit but the pom-pom beanie and sweater give more of a warm, cozy vibe. This looks well put together, but is also very simple to wear. Not to mention the fact that you can get wear out of your skirts all year long without having to always put on tights!

American Apparel Ribbed Modal Over-the-Knee Sock ($13)

These knee highs from American Apparel are a great choice if you are looking to purchase your first pair. They look super warm, and come in a great variety of colors. For the autumn and winter seasons I like to stick with darker shades, so I chose Black and Truffle. If you don't like the ribbed texture, they also sell two other opaque versions for around the same price. 

xoxo

ps. i can't believe halloween

is almost here! should i post

an ootd of my costume?

ootd: dark n' sporty

It's another week, which means another outfit of the day! This is one of my favorite looks for fall- I will definitely be interchanging these pieces A TON during these upcoming seasons! I really love the new "sportswear" trend that's been coming up in fashion recently. I think letterman jackets, cropped sweatpants and large jersey numbers are so cute! They are totally in fashion and make an outfit extremely comfortable and easy to put together!

Black/Gray Jumper- LUSH Clothing

Gray Cropped Sweatpant- Topshop

Black ZOMG Platform Sneakers- Jeffery Campbell

 Criss Cross Black Bralette (Underneath the Mesh Panel)- LF Stores

I cannot wait to get the chance to wear this outfit! This is one of my favorite new sweatshirts in my collection of winter clothes, and I cannot believe is its from LUSH! I have seen their website numerous times and always thought their styles are adorable, but didn't realize that they only sold their clothes wholesale to certain stores. I thought it was going to be so expensive, but it was only around $40! The pants from Topshop are a great staple for the winter season because they are a classic light gray that will go with anything and lighten up a season where I only wear mostly dark colors. As for my shoes- my JC flatforms are my go-to for practically everything I wear and I can't go without them.... they match with my whole entire wardrobe because they're classic and black! 

xoxo

ps. comment below if you 

think I should get a 

lookbook.nu account 

to post my ootd's!

september favorites

It's that time of the month again! I am so excited to be starting off the year with my first beauty favorites post. I can assure you that there will be many of these in the future, because I am always trying out new beauty products and finding great new things! I thought that labeling the products would be the most helpful, so I will list what I have loved this month down below in case you can't read the product labels on the photo.

1. Revlon Nail Enamel in 85 Minted

2. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in 15 Rose Petal 

3. Essence Stay Natural Concealer 01 Soft Beige

4. Kiko Cosmetics False Lashes Concentrate Mascara

5. Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Shadow Stick in 002 Bulletproof Beige

6. NYX Butter Gloss in Éclair

7. Kiko Cosmetics 106 Face Brush

8. Naked I Palette (I am especially loving the shades Sin and Sidecar for the fall!)

I have found almost enough products this month to cover a full face! I am also really loving the Tarte 12-Hour BB Cream I posted about recently, but I want a little more time to decide if I am going to incorporate it into my daily routine. The Kiko Cosmetics mascara is sadly only available in Italy, but it has become my all-time favorite mascara! The brand is absolutely amazing and not to expensive, so if you are traveling to Italy, take a trip inside! 

xoxo

ps. did you know that 

proenza schouler is creating a 

collaboration with MAC? so exciting!

hidden treasure: my mum made it

Hello readers! I know it is getting late, but I thought I'd pop in a blog post before everyone started off their week. Recently I mentioned in a photo on Instagram (@stylenativeblog) that I was going to be writing a blog post on a brand I discovered through Polyvore called My Mum Made It. This is an online-only shop, but it is absolutely fabulous.

The style of MMMI is very simplistic, with a pretty basic color scheme for most of their items. What I really like about the brand is their use of texture and shape to add cutting-edge style to pieces yet still keep them comfortable. If you are looking for a very simple look or a soft grunge type of style, this brand is perfect for you, however I think their range does have something that can suit everyone's taste.

Though I have yet to purchase from the store, I have been seeing a lot of it circling polyvore (which is always a good sign) and was quite intrigued by their lookbook. Their items definitely seem like clothing that most people can pull off and afford. The price range is certainly reasonable, especially because these are similar to the types of fall/winter items that you could find at stores like LF and Urban Outfitters. 

I picked out a couple of pieces that I liked and made them into an outfit on my polyvore account. I am inserting a screenshot of the outfit below, but make sure to check out my account as well if you like my blog! (A link is in the right sidebar.)

xoxo

ps. check the site often- if you don't see 

something you like immediately wait 

a while because they might make 

something new and add it a bit later!