Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Tough as Taupe

It's no secret that I love the EyeStudio line by Maybelline. And now they have released these new cream eyeshadows that are supposed to rival MAC's Paint Pots. Well, it's also no secret how much I love my Paint Pots (especially Painterly!).

The store that I went to had all of the colors in stock, but I just bought this one because I knew it would get the most use and I wanted to try one out first before splurging on other shades. It is safe to say now that I would certainly buy some of the other more neutral shades. Quite frankly, I would just never wear that bright blue or orange. They are gorgeous, but definitely not for me.

This did not crease or smudge while I wore it for approximately ten hours. I wore it alone with no primer. I was very impressed as the performance was on par with the MAC Paint Pots. I would say that this is a great cheaper alternative or if you want more color selection with your cream eyeshadows. They were smooth to the touch and blended easily, drying in about the same time as a Paint Pot.



^ The pots are glass and well made.

I give this product a big thumbs up! If you can find these in stock, give them a try. They are absolutely worth the hype they are getting! Hope you all have a great weekend. :)

Cute Blog Award & New Blog Layout!

It's lovely to come on here and realize that I have received a lovely award from two awesome bloggers. One being Christine and the other being Kar Yi. Both are beauty bloggers and I think a lot of you would love their blogs (and them!). Thanks girls, for choosing me as one of your recipients of the award. I'd like to also thank the Academy and...oh wait, I'm getting carried away now. *cue the orchestra*

For this award you:
1. Link back to the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the award questions.
3. Tell something about yourself you haven't told anyone on your blog yet.
4. Award as many blogs that you think are worthy of this award.
5. Make sure you let those you gave the award to know that you awarded them.

Award Questions:
1. What is your go to makeup product?
It used to be eyeliner, but now I'd say concealer. As I get older, I need it for dark circles and to even out my skintone in certain areas. Concealer has become my best friend.

2. What was your favorite fashion trend of 2011?
I love the slouchy sweaters that can be worn off the shoulder and over skinny jeans or jeggings. They look effortlessly cute and are so comfortable.

3. What is your favorite dessert?
I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but I loooooove cherry cheesecake.

4. Favorite color?
I have three that I love equally. Pink, red, and purple. If I had to truly choose one, I'd go with pink as it has always been a favorite so it gets seniority privileges.

5. What is your middle name?
Marie. I have always liked my middle name, actually. It's so basic and common, but it really flows and fits nicely with my first name (which is Wendy, obviously).

6. What was the last song you listened to?
Graveyard by Feist. Her new album is amazing!

Something you don't know about me yet:
Well, I don't tend to get too personal on this blog so there is plenty you all don't know. I have mild OCD. I cannot stand for things to be in odd numbers like change in my wallet, knocks on a door, etc.. Things on my desk have to be lined up in a certain way. I can't get in bed one way and out the other is another example. There's a lot more ways it effects me, but I just have to keep living life and not let it stop me. I could go into more detail in a future post about it, if anyone is ever interested.

I tag:
Antonia- She has become a dear friend who is as sweet as she can be!
asoftblackstar- She makes amazing makeup accessories on her Etsy store!
Linh- Another person who has become a great friend of mine. And I love her hauls!
Gaby- She leaves such sweet comments and her product reviews are great.
Raech- Her hauls are fabulous and her handbag collection is to die for.

I decided to stop at five, but there are certainly other blogs/bloggers that I have come to enjoy and adore. I will be showcasing a few of them soon in a "Share the Love" post! Also, I changed the blog layout. I try to change it every three months or so. :)

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy Swatches

I'm finally getting around to swatching my Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy! And part of the reason I'm doing it today is that my friend Christine just opened a new giveaway on her blog where she is giving away this very lipstick shade. You can read the rules for the giveaway on her entry (click here). :)



To see more pictures and the swatches, please click below.

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Small Drugstore Haul

I bought Layla's Magneffect nail polish in Purple Galaxy and you can see swatches over at All Lacquered Up. I tried it quickly on one of my nails, but I didn't really notice much of an effect. I'm guessing my nails are too short right now. It is a pretty purple, though. While this is normally around $15, I got mine on clearance for under $8 at my local Rexall.

Essie's Aruba Blue caught my eye, because it's just a gorgeous gemstone blue shade. I have a few blue nail polishes and none are similar to this. I think this is going to look really good with a gold glitter accent nail.

And lastly, I picked up one of the new Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo eyeshadows in Tough as Taupe. I'm going to try this out and then swatch and review it for you. The reviews that I've heard make this sound promising and I have loved nearly everything else from the EyeStudio line. Looking forward to trying it!

So there is my small haul. I got the two nail polishes on sale and I knew I had to quickly grab the eyeshadow, because this shade in particular has been hard to find in stock. Have you tried any of these? :) Hope you all have a great weekend!

Philosophy's Purity Made Simple Cleanser

*Picture taken when I first got it. My bottle is less full now! :)

I have had this for a while now, so I thought I would share my thoughts on it. First off, I do like it but I'm not sure that I would repurchase it. I'll explain why during this post. I have the 8 fl. oz. size that retails for $20 US/28 CAN, which puts it on the more expensive side of skincare. But hey, if something works for you, the price should sometimes be overlooked. Great skin is important!

This cleanser does not foam and is more of a creamy consistency, much like Cetaphil. This is great for doing a one-step cleaning to take your makeup off and wash your face at the same time. I don't use it every day. I switch between a few different face cleansers depending on what I need a certain day (zit fighting, exfoliating, etc.). The only problem I find with prolonged use of Purity is that it made my dry areas feel drier, which is why I don't use it every day. It excelled at getting my makeup off and making my face feel clean. I noticed no breakouts from using it at all and I have very sensitive skin.

The thing is that Cetaphil does the same things for me without drying out my skin as much. It doesn't foam, takes off makeup, and is gentle on sensitive skin. It retails for less than Purity, being usually around $12 for 16 fl. oz. and can be found in most drugstores. Though I do find that Purity does a better job at thoroughly getting all of my makeup off.

Now of course, all of this is just my opinion. Not all skin is created equal and Purity Made Simple may just be your holy grail of face washes. I have yet to find my holy grail, so my search continues! What is your HG facial cleanser? Tell me in the comments!

Golden Globe Awards 2012 Best & Worst

Here's my personal list of best and worst dressed from the red carpet last night. Honestly, I was a bit let down. I only watch the red carpet events, as I don't care for award shows...but I really thought there would be more excitement with the dress choices. Certain celebrities that I expected to look amazing failed for the most part. Oh well! I've narrowed my list down to five in each category.


Easily my favorite of the night. Nicole Richie really surprised me with her dress and the perfect accessories really sealed the deal.

Shailene Woodley looked gorgeous in this Marchesa dress. The detailing on it was impeccable. Katharine McPhee went the subltle route, but it really worked. I love the understated makeup and hair.

Reese is red hot in red! Why does she have to be so darn gorgeous?! Sarah Hyland's dress is similar to Kat McPhee's. I guess I'm drawn to the nude lace. It's a very classic look and I love how the dress is broken up with the black sash. The best part is that this dress is age-appropriate for Sarah and doesn't age her.


Emily Watson, oh my. This dress is majorly plain and does absolutely nothing for her shape. And she really needs to learn how to pose on the red carpet.

Piper Perabo, what are you doing to me? This dress was nearly see-through and looked like a plastic bag. Busy Philips, why must your dress match your name? It's too busy! I just do not dig the fringe detailing one bit. And the hair was massive! I felt like those two details clashed.

Connie Britton. This dress does everything right for her figure, but I feel like it is a little too dressed down for the Golden Globes. It pains me to add Melissa McCarthy to my worst dressed list, because I love this woman to death. The thing is that there are much better gowns out there suited for plus-sized women. This isn't bad, but I think she could have stepped up her game a bit.

Who made your list? :)