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!