elf Smudge Pots

elf Smudge Pots

 

 

Hey all! If you haven't seen them yet, elf seems to have released a dupe type product for the Maybelline Color Tattoo. I haven't seen them in the store yet but, I picked up 6 of the 9 shades from the website. They are $2 each and they come in a variety of neutrals and two pops of color, purple and a navy blue.

 

Let's get to the swatches!!!

 

Back to Basics is a gold metallic with no glitter.

Crusin' Chic is a taupe metallic with no glitter.

Brownie Points is a warm toned metallic brown with no glitter.

Ocean Bound is a navy blue with silver glitter.

Poppin' Party is a deep eggplant purple with pink glitter.

Pearls of Wisdom is a metallic white with subtle white glitter.

 

THOUGHTS

I have enjoyed using these, and I think they are a suitable dupe for the Color Tattoos. I have used all of them but Ocean Bound and I have found that they will crease on me if I don't use a primer and top with a shadow. I have very oily lids and I have to do that with all cream shadows so it doesn't bother me. I found that Poppin Party had a very creamy texture and had the least amount of staying power. Overall, worth the price and I will get a lot of use out of them! I will be picking up the last 3 colors soon!

 

Stay fab!

xoxo

-Ash

 

 



Lipcolors For Fall

Affordable Fall Lipsticks

 

I wanted some fall inspired lipsticks but I didn't want to spend a ton because I am a nudes and pinks girl so that's where I invest. :) Berries, reds and purples are nice for a change but, not worth breaking the bank over!

 



 

 

Here's a few of my favs!

 

Top Left: NYC #405 Blue Rose
Top Right:Ulta Lipstick #219
Bottom Left: Red liner & L'Oreal Infallible #465 Mirror Underneath
Bottom Right: Milani #114 Candy Apple
 

Top Left: Milani #114 Wet N Wild #520e Hot Paris Pink & L'Oreal Infallible #465 Mirror Underneath
Top Right EOS Lip Balm & Wet N Wild #965 Cherry Picking
Top Middle: Rimmel Kate Collection #110 Rossetto & Milani Candy Apple
Bottom Right: Ulta Lip Butter in Dubai
Bottom Left: Ulta Lipstick #211 and Ulta Brilliant Color Lipgloss #12

If you are looking for a satin finish go for the NYC lipstick, any of the Ulta lipsticks, the Milani, Wet N Wild Hot Paris Pink or the Rimmel.

If you want a matte finish then the Wet N Wild Cherry Picking is the one.

Glossy finish is the lip gloss (duh haha) or the lip butter.

The Infallible is a little complex because it is a long wear so it dries to your lips but it has a gold shimmer. It's pretty awesome! :)

 

And my favorite.....

 Wet N Wild Special Edition Fergie Collection #A041 Ferguson Crest Cabernet

It is a gorgeous berry color! It is coming off a little more pink in the pic.

 

Side note: Everything I have tried from the Fergie collection I have LOVED!  have two lipsticks and an eyeshadow pallet and the quality is great. I found it in my local Walgreen's.

 

Final Thoughts:

I really liked all the lipsticks and I found them all at great prices. The Ulta lipsticks were the most expensive at $8 but, Ulta is ALWAYS having a sale or has a coupon so you can get them for a lot less. I paid $4 for mine. The most reasonable were the NYC and Wet N Wild (regular not collections) at $1-$2. Hope you found this helpful!

 

Until next time!!!

 

STAY FAB!!!

 

-Ash



My fall must-haves

Finally! Summer is winding down and I can almost hear my boots calling my name. Unfortunately living in Arizona means that fall comes later than everywhere else but, that won't stop me from wearing my fav boots on the first day of fall. (I do it every year and I think my husband thinks I'm nuts)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE fashion and fall is my favorite season so here's my list of must-haves.

1.) Printed Pants
I am OBSESSED! I found an awesome pair of navy, black and white geo printed ones at F21 and I fell in love. I would style them with a cool tunic style top in a solid color and some ankle boots. I found a fuschia CK top that works perfect.

2.) Booties
I need these! They work with almost any outfit and I just want them in every color haha.
I have a pair of black ones that KILL my feet every time I wear them but, as a good fashionista I wear them anyway. In Feburary I also got a pair of camel colored suede ones that I'm super excited to wear. I have a military green colored peplum dress that they are going to look fab with!

3.) Scarves
I know I'm late to the party but, I only have a few and I feel like a few more will update my wardrobe without breaking the bank.

4.) Faux Fur Coat
This isn't going to be an essential for everyone but every since I saw Carrie Bradshaw's coat in the first Sex and the City movie I have been on a mission to have one for myself. I found a light tan patchwork coat from Dennis Basso online and it was love at first sight. I got it in June (awesome sale) and I have worn it around the house like three times already. So excited to finally be able to wear it out in a few months.

5.) Something embellished and Edgy
Since I opened the September issues I haven't been able to get ornate, baroque, studded, and bejeweled pieces off my mind! I am all for anything glitzy and this is right up my alley. I have a black sequined cardi from F21 a pair of Lamo sequined boots, bejeweled collared blouses and more hand chains and ear cuffs than I could wear in a week. Trendy or not I'm always on the look out for cool embellished pieces.

So, that's all I have, nothing fancy or technical just my opinion. Like I said before I LOVE everything about fashion so please leave me comments about what you are most looking forward to for fall. It's great getting different fashion perspectives, it is how I get inspired.

Until next time Fashies!!

Stay blessed!

-Ash