Cool Blue & Gray (on a hot day) NOTD OOTD

Getting back into minimalist fashion in the past few months has felt like home again. I was all about it 10 years ago. Finding things that are weather appropriate without being too skimpy has been a challenge but I think I've finally got it down. Loving the simplicity (again) of a plain gray t (forever 21) and black pants (vs), and this black metal bag from forever 21. Because I love my grays and blues together, this is Nordstrom Winter Crystal Polish. An old favorite, that's still a favorite.

Nordstrom Winter Crystal Nail Color

Trying out a new polish for me today, Nordstrom Winter Crysyal. I am very impressed! It is a pale shimmering blue (which I got since chanel skyline is no longer available) and although it is not the shame shade I am very happy with my purchase! It has great pigmentation, minor streaking for a shimmer, good short drying time and is just beautiful! Take a look! (click on images to see larger)

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Nordstrom Shimmering Shamrock & SOPI Sparktacular!

Butter London - Lady Muck, SOPI - Sparktacular

Butter London Lady Muck has become one of my all time favorite polishes. It has a very thin consistency and I sometimes do three coats, but the consistency and drying time makes it not a problem. It is a blue toned gray, with very subtle white shimmer that fancies it up just a but but it's not obvious to other people. Shown here with Sephora by OPI (SOPI) Sparktacular top coat, but I love it on it's own the most. Would definitely recommend if you are in the market for a blue gray beauty.

Best of Beauty 2013 : Top 13

Happy New Year!! 

Here is my list of my Top 13 Beauty Products of 2013:

(see a list of all products under the video)

1. CoverGirl Outlast Foundation
2. Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter
3. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded
4. Urban Decay Anti-Age Eye Primer
5. Too Faced Chocolate Soliel Bronzer
6. Buxom Lip Gloss
7. Tarte Skinny SmolderEyes Intense Eyeliners
8. Sephora by OPI S-Age is just a number
9. Trader Joe's Spa Face Wash with Tea Tree Oil
10. Arcona Magic White Ice
11. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Cream
12. Clear Men's Strong and Full Shampoo
13. BlushingPixie Blushing Pixie's YouTube Channel    

  Makeup I'm wearing in this video:
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Face-
CoverGirl Outlast Foundation in 810
Victoria's Secret Bronzer in Heat Wave
Estee Lauder Blush in Audascious Plum
Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter

Eyes:
Tarte Skinny Smolder Eyes Intense in Gold
Too Faced - 525 Market
BareMinerals - 500 Thread Count
Lancome Definicils Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Darling

Nails:
Victoria's Secret - I'm No Angel  

 

Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Tiramisu

Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Tiramisu on Lips - It is a beautiful natural pink with subtle very fine gold shimmer. Not too much to look too obvious just enough to give a little golden glow. Formula is my favorite for lipsticks, very moisturizing, I do prefer it over the Dior Addict line myself.

Hand Swatches From L to R: Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipsticks in 'Tiramisu' Crystal Pink' 'Crystal Baby'. Estee Lauder Signature 'Spiced Coral'

Topshop Nails - Green Room VS Butter London Slapper

I ordered this from nordstrom for $10. Glad to see availability in America and with free shipping! The formula is somewhat on the sheer side, however it's beauty makes it worth the extra coat(s) needed. I was worried this would be the same color as Butter London Slapper that I already owned, however it is definitely more green and brighter! I do prefer the Butter London Formula, but in person the colors are not as similar as I feared.

Nordstrom - Shimmering Shamrock

2 coats, no top coat. Dries quickly, easy to apply.

 

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