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Hello Ladies! My apologies for not updating as much as I would like. I am in the middle of searching for a new job OH and catching up on Scandal :)

While it is not yet feeling like October over here on the East Coast yet, I can't help but begin to fall in love all over again with my autumn  essential beauty products.

During the fall months I really like to play up my eyes and use shadows that are going to bring out my blue/green hues. There are a few shadows that really exaggerate the green in my eyes. I really love cranberry shades during this time of year. I always use Mac's Cranberry but NYX makes a great dupe called Rust. In my opinion,

cranberry shadow is a must have for anyone with blue or green eyes and looks great paired with gold shadows in the crease. 

I also love deep bronzier shades during this type of year. My favorites are Woodwinked and Bronze my MAC. On lighter skin tones like myself (NC20) Bronze is a bit more dramatic than an everyday neutral bronze. 

Woodwinked is another great eyeshadow choice for the autumn months because when it is applied to the lid it appears as a beautiful bronze shadow with some orange tones that pop much like the leaves during this time of year. 

On my lips I always have my Mocha Rose Lip Balm. I found this in my local beauty supply store but CO Bigelow's balm is very similar. It is a vaseline type texture and moisturizes the lips very well.

Benefit's Full Finish Lipstick in Lady's Choice is the perfect nude for me in the fall time. It is very much so "my lips but better" shade. Lady's choice is a pink nude with a touch of brown, giving it a very neutral appearance. The formula is amazing - very rich and creamy. Is is very glossy so a lipgloss is not necessary when wearing any of the Full Finish lipsticks by Benefit. 

For a more vampy lip I always reach for MAC's Rebel. Rebel is a fuschia/merlot berry shade with a semi shine finish. I love this because it's not the most extreme bold but definitely enough for that 'vampy' effect.

If I'm looking to add a gloss over my lipstick or by itself Baremineral's Buxom Lipgloss in Dolly is a nice muted plum shade. These lip glosses are known for the tingling sensation on your lips once applied. The gloss is supposed to plump your lips but it does not have that effect on me. If your lips are insensitive to tingly sensations and that menthol feeling you will love this lipgloss - the shade is beautiful and it contains a little bit of shimmer as well. (swatch posted below. 

There are a couple of blushes in my collection that exude fall to me. One is Pallido's baked blush in Choc-au-lait. This is a beautiful auburn shade. That sounds a little bit scary when describing a blush but on my NC 20 skin, it really warms up my face and gives it a glow from with in appearance. You only need a touch of the brush because a little goes a long way! The pigmentation is very impressive and the lasting power is great for such an inexpensive blush.

Another blush I am a fan of during the fall is Milani's baked blush in Berry Amour. This is a soft berry shade with pink, rose, and gold veining throughout so it's not a harsh berry shade when mixed all together. There is some shimmer in this blush and it can be a little chunky but it just takes some blending for that to dissipate.

To add a bit of glow to my skin during the dry months I use MACs Cream Color Base in Hush. Hush is a nice pink champagne color that makes your skin come alive when applied to the cheek bones. It is a tid bit difficult to work with but as you warm the product up with your fingers is becomes easier to blend.

Finally, I am adding a base to this post because it really gives off a dewiness to your skin that is much needed in the dry air. I am talking about Tarte's Marajuca Creaseless Concealer. When I apply this to my under eye area I look so refreshed and awake. It brightens and adds a natural looking sheen. I have a full review and swatches of Tarte's concealer here.

I am definitely going to be doing a fall essentials series - within the next couple of weeks I will share my essential nail polishes and skin care products for fall :)

What are your fall beauty must haves?

Lynnderella Change

Lynderella's Change is an old news gold glitter from her line .. but nonetheless, it's still a gorgeous glitter. I ordered this probably early last year and am only JUST getting around to wearing it. 

I used it over SpaRitual's Crystal Eyes and Milani's holo polish in 3D. 

It has a nice vatiery of glitters like large square glitters, bar glitters, micro glitters, big and small hex glitters..pretty much every size, shape glitter imaginable! Other than gold, there are also shades of silver, pewter, and bronze glitters in the polish. 

(excuse the tip wear, this was 2nd day)

Do you own Lynnderella's Change?

BLOG SALE

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Check it out and e-mail me if you see anything you like.

I will keep adding to the sale so keep checking back. 

I am adding beauty products later on.

Peacock Nail Art using NYX Ink Heart

Peacock feathers, peacock designs, and peacock colors are something I have been seeing a lot of lately and honestly, I don't hate it :)

While browsing Pinterest I came across an amazing peacock nail design (can be found here)

so I was inspired to do my own.

For the base I used NYX's Ink Heart - a deep blue jelly.

Using a nail art brush I swiped random lines down my nail.

For the stripes I used OPI's Jade is the New Black, Greenwich Village, ChG Four Leaf Clover

and a gold holo by Milani.

For the dots (which got smudged :z) I used the gold holo once again and OPI's Suzi Says Feng Shui.

I think it turned out pretty fun looking :)

A Tiny Haul + 2 Untried Swatches

The past few months on MUA different users have been in charge of a monthly 'no buy/low buy.'

I have been trying to save money as best I can so I decided this might be a good idea! I also purchased 5th row tickets to the HONDA CIVIC TOUR with BLINK 182 & MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE - my all time FAVORITE band. so that sent me back a few bucks :)

I did do a small Haul on May 30 to hold me over though ;) I had a 15% of coupon to Sally's that expired June 1 so I had to use it!

I ended up with 2 new Orly's (my first one's) and ChG Secret Periwinkle. I had never seen it in the permanent display before so I snatched it up.

From 2011-05-31

I also bought a Confetti and Milani Neon from CVS prior :)

As part of the 'no buy/lo buy' you have to shop your stash and use your untrieds! If you use 5% of your untried you can purchase 1 polish!

So far I have tried:

Funky Fingers Screaming Fuschia with Milani Jewel FX on top

and Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Fuschia Flace

I don't wear a lot of pink so I though I should start with 2 untried pinks!

Milani 3D Holographic

NJ has had some pretty gorgeous weather lately. A little cool but it did not stop me from going to the beach last Thursday with my mom and sister. I hadn't worn a holo so it was the perfect opportunity!

I chose Milini's Holographic polish in 3D. I did this one because the only BC's I have at the moment

are SV and Essie's good to go - both Dull most holos, but I knew SV doesn't dull Milani's too much!

Milani 3D is a gorgeous gold scattered holo. This is 3 coats.

I got 2-3 days out of this even after 2 days of beach oils and sand ruining my hands!

When my no buy is over this June I am going to CVS and picking up the rest of the colors!

Polka Dot Audrey

This manicure was inspired by a photo I saved on my photobucket from the Laqcuer Files. I am absolutly in love with polka dot mani's so

I was pretty obsessed with my nails after doing this.

For the base I used For Audrey, and Milani's Silver Dazzle (one coat glitter) on my index fingers.

The dots are:

Sally Hansen Whirlwind White

Milani 3d

American Apparel Peacock

Milani Silver Dazzle

I am super eager to do more color schemes!