NOTD: Sinful Colors "Cinderella"

Cinderella is one of the newer colors added to the permanent Sinful Colors line. Earlier this spring when it came out, everyone was raving about it and trying to get their hands on it. Let me tell you, it's worth all of the hype!

Cinderella is a stunning "bright" pastel blue which is a mix between a cream and jelly finish. It is the perfect shade against my fair skin; it's pastel but it is still vibrant and doesn't look washed out, which can happen when you are fair. While the color is accurate to the picture, it doesn't do the polish justice. It has the most beautiful micro shimmer that is a duo chrome that reflects white and light pink. It is stunning. I think that the name "Cinderella" is absolutely perfect for this polish because it looks just like her dress!

I've had this since it first came out about 2 months ago, and I've already painted my nails with it 3 times. That is a lot considering I have been going a little crazy with the hauls lately and have some new colors I haven't even worn yet! The only downside to this polish is that it is sheer, so I used 3 coats. This said, it went on very well and not at all streaky. I have to say that this is definitely my favorite pastel polish and my favorite shade of blue. If you have fair skin but are afraid to wear pastels, this is the one for you!

Spring 2012 Target Beauty Bag!

It's that time of year again for another Target Beauty Bag! Last year, Target offered their free sample bags in the early spring as well as early fall. I was lucky to snag one last fall but not last spring. This year, they had a lot more bags to go around. All you have to do is sign up for one! It even came on time, if not earlier, than I expected. It's a great treat and just another reason to love Target.

The bag itself that it comes in is adorable! I love the bright neon coral and pink stripes; it's very spring/summer on trend. It also seems to be made well and can handle being tossed into my purse with a few cosmetics in it.

I wasn't overly excited at the samples that were in this season's Beauty Bag. I'm not complaining, though; it was, of course, free and who doesn't love to get cosmetic bags and any sort of samples?!

 The samples included in my bag were:

• Neutrogena Visibly Bright daily facial cleanser
• Nivea Extended Moisture body lotion
• Pantene Color-Preserve Shine Conditioner (sort of random as there was no shampoo)
• L'Oreal Magic Lumi light infusing primer (a small packet)
• Simple cleansing facial wipes

Also included was  a little book full of lovely Target coupons for all of the samples as well as a few extra brands. I may have to go on a Target haul soon! ;)

I love that Target does these, and it is always a fun surprise to see what you're going to get! Make sure that you keep an eye out on blogs, etc. this fall as they will probably be having another Beauty Bag giveaway.

Sonia Kashuk Crème Blush Review & Swatch

I've been on the hunt for the perfect crème blush for spring and summer lately, and I think that I've found it. Sonia Kashuk Crème Blush in Rosey is amazing!

First off, the color of this blush is gorgeous. It is a bright coral which looks a bit intimidating in the compact but it sheers onto the cheeks beautifully. The texture is also amazing; it is buttery soft without being greasy. You only need a tiny amount. After a few minutes, it turns into a softer, powdery consistency. This gives me a perfect, natural flush that lasts almost all day.

The packaging is stunning as well! I adore the magnetic closure. You can find this crème blush along with the rest of the Sonia Kashuk line at Target. I payed $9.89 for this, which is very reasonable. I plan to check out more SK blushes (crème and powder) in the future as the color variety is extraordinary!

NOTD: Sinful Colors "Island Coral"

Island Coral is one of the new polishes that were added to the permanent Sinful Colors line. This color is so gorgeous and is right on trend for spring/summer!

This polish is pure perfection. This is one of my favorite colors to wear because it really accentuates my peach undertones and even makes me look a bit tanner (always a plus when you're fair).  It went on like butter and was even a one coater. That's right people, a perfect one coater! I wore it for a full 5 days (with a base & top coat) because I loved it so much and it lasted beautifully. I also got complements up the wazoo!

One thing to mention, though, is that when I looked up swatches online before buying, the color looked completely different. Most swatches showed it as a cantaloupe-pinky peach, but on me it was much more of a bright, true coral. My picture is very accurate to how it looked on me, so keep that in mind. You can find this polish at Walgreens for only $1.99. If you love corals or want to be on trend this season, you need this! I know for sure that I will be wearing this all the time this spring and summer.

NOTD: Prom Manicure!

I had a really hard time deciding what to wear on my nails for my senior prom. I did a french manicure for prom last year, so I wanted to do something different. I didn't want to match my nails to my dress but I still wanted them to complement each other. I found the perfect polish for this; Nicole by O.P.I "Kim-Pletely In Love".

Revlon ColorStay "Siren" Quad Review/Swatches

Revlon has recently come out with new ColorStay eyeshadow quads that claim to last for 16 hours without fading or creasing. While this claim didn't hold true for me without the use of a primer, I still really like the quality of this palette.

NOTD: Spoiled "Pet My Peacock"

There is a new line of nail polishes called Spoiled by Wet 'n Wild which are sold exclusively at CVS. I originally went in looking for "Jewelry Heist", which is probably the most talked about polish in the collection because it is a gorgeous glitter top coat, but they were sold out of this color. I picked up my second choice which was "Pet My Peacock".

on ring finger: Spoiled by Wet 'n Wild "Pet My Peacock"

NYX HD Eyeshadow Primer Review

The NYX HD Eyeshadow Base claims to do the same things as basically all other eye primers; prep your eyelids and make your shadow more vibrant while keeping it from creasing and fading. I am happy to report that this does all of these things!

NOTD: Orly "Rage"

one coat plus topcoat

Orly "Rage" gets a lot of love from the blogging and YouTube communities. Of course the reason it is so popular is because it is absolutely gorgeous! It's the most perfect rose gold foil with incredible shimmer. It looks STUNNING in sunlight, and pictures do not do it justice. This is one of my all time favorite polishes, and I wear it a lot throughout every season. I think that it looks amazing on every skin tone and you will definitely get complements wearing it.

Maybelline Great Last Mascara Review

I should probably start off by saying that I am not very particular about my mascara. I have naturally long and thick eyelashes so all I really want a mascara to do is to separate them and hold the curl. This is my favorite mascara because it does just that!

Great Lash Lots of Lashes, Very Black

eos Lip Balm Review

I know that everyone and their dog have tried eos lip balms by now, and they're nothing new. But for my first ever post, I thought I would do a review on something I absolutely love and cannot live without. I have been using these for over a year now, and I have decided that they are literally worth their weight in gold to me!

Summer Fruit, Honeysuckle Honeydew, Sweet Mint, Strawberry Sorbet