Hello Beauties!
How is everything going?
I know it's been a while. If you don't follow me on Twitter or YouTube (you should to keep up to date), you wouldn't know why I've been so MIA. I have recently had a lot of changes in my life and it has been a roller coaster of emotions. I won't get in to detail just yet (I might in a future vlog on my channel). On another note, this past weekend (which was Easter. How was your holiday?), I started developing an intense pain in my lower back. As my mother had back problems around last fall, she thought it was imperative that I see a doctor. I had an MRI and the doctor concluded that I have a herniated disk (the internet will be able to explain everything much better than I can). I am scheduled for an epidural injection on Wednesday (cross your fingers that it helps).

With all of that out of the way, I wanted to share with you some of the makeup looks that I have done on myself in the recent months that haven't been seen on the blog. Many of these were done a long time ago so I am pretty foggy about the products used. I also wanted to throw in some lifestyle pictures from the past few months so you guys can see what I've been up to. Some may even have tutorials that go along with them. On another note, I have a few products that I wanted to review for you so those posts will be up later this week! So without further ado, here you go:

My best friend, Kaity and I at our spa day (best Christmas present ever!)

I was really loving big bouncy curls for a while 

My beautiful mother and I during our girl's weekend in downtown Chicago

Beautiful view of the city!

According to my Instagram caption of this picture, I used the Naked 3 Palette from Urban Decay and Revlon "Flirtatious" Lacquer Balm

My not-so-Saint-Patrick's day-look

I recently cut 12 inches off of my hair. It feels amazing and it's so much easier to style now.

My most recent tutorial inspired by Dauntless from Divergent

Okay, So that is the round-up of everything that has happened in the past few months. There are reviews of some really hyped-up products coming up! Stay Tuned. 

Have a great day. 

xoxo, Sarah

                                     

Fall Clothing Haul (+ Gifts for My Niece and Nephew)

I recently went shopping for a trip I am taking to Iowa to visit my brother. I was in need of some warmer clothing as it doesn't get very cold here in Texas. Along the way, I picked up a few bits and pieces for my niece and nephew.

Little Mermaid on Blu-Ray 

Merida Bow and Arrow Set

Madeline By Ludwig Bemelmans

Captain America Hoodie

Steve Madden Troopa Combat Boots

The other things mentioned in this video were unable to be found online, but check your local Target stores if you are interested. 

xoxo, Sarah

Halloween 2013: My First Two Tutorials

What I Used to create my "Basic Zombie" Look:

Ben Nye Liquid Latex

Toilet Paper

Tweezers

Ben Nye Master Bruise Wheel

Ben Nye Stage Blood

What I Used to Create My "Bullet Wounds" Look:

Ben Nye Liquid Latex

F/X Bullet Wound Kit

Ben Nye Stage Blood

Disney Princess Series: Ariel Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Products Used: 

CoverGirl "Passion" Lip Pencil

Sephora Ariel Storylook Palette

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner

NYX "Jet Black" Slide On Liner 

Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara

NARS "Taos" Blush

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

Urban Decay "Obsessed" Revolution Lipstick

Essie Sleek Sticks Nail Appliqué Review

I was in Target recently and I saw that Essie had these nail stickers (very similar to the Sally Hansen version) so I decide to pick up a few. They are $10 each so, in my book that's strike one. Sally Hansen's usually range from $7.50 to $8.50. 

As for application, they were extremely easy. But I had an issue with the adhesive on on of the stickers. It refused to stick to my index nail and so I ended up taking them all off before I could even get a picture. 

I tried them again, this time in "Sea Me Shine!" (Pictured below) 

These applied exponentially better than the other set I had and, personally I like the design much better. 

Overall, I don't think I will be purchasing these again. They are a bit expensive and I prefer the Sally Hansen version as far as longevity goes.

Have you tried these? If so, what did you think? 

Disney Princess Series: Snow White Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Products Used: 

L'Oreal Texture Perfecter

L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder (Classic Ivory)

Revlon ColorStay concealer (Fair)

NYX Nude Shadow Base

NYX Love in Paris Palette (Let them Eat Cake)

NYX Slide on Liner (Jet Black)

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush (Natural)

Revlon SuperLustrous Gloss (Berry Allure) 

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Caviar Nails: Yay or Nay?

When I was shopping with my ten year old cousin recently, we went into Claire's and we found these caviar nail sets and we were both very intrigued. I had seen these a million times before on beauty blogs and they never caught my eye. When I saw these sets on sale for buy one get one 50% off, I figured "what the hell?". Now that I have the pearls on my nails, I like the look but I don't think I would do all ten nails (but that's just my opinion). Overall, I think it's a good bargain and it is pretty fun and easy to do.

PS, the nail color I am wearing is OPI "Where is my Czech-book?" 

Have you tried this trend? What do you think?