Flushed for Dior's Rosy Glow Blush

I debated for months whether or not to get Dior's Rosy Glow blush ever since I swatched it at Sephora. I fell in love with it instantly but I couldn't justify the $44.00 price tag. So for months, I just fawned over it and wore it vicariously through other bloggers (LOL). I decided to pick it up after resigning from my last job as a reward....for resigning -_- (It was tough!) And to celebrate a beginning of a new career! After wearing it for a month, I am very convinced that this is one of the most gorgeous blushes I own.

Rosy Glow is a gorgeous matte bright lilac pink. I can't say it's that pink because it leans toward fuchsia more than pink. 

This blush claims that it has a "brightening" technology that adjusts to your skin's chemistry to make it a universal flattering shade. 

The texture of this blush is flawless. It's finely milled, soft and applies nicely. I love the way it looks, as if you've just taken a run in the cold, all windblown and delicate, and all around feminine. 

One blush that's been in my drawer forever is the RMK Stawberry Pink. They look kinda similar don't they?!? Strawberry Pink is just a tad more pinker, brighter while Rosy Glow is more violet. Both remind me of each other and both (of course) are gorgeous matte blushers. 

Dior Rosy Glow, RMK Strawberry Pink

Overall, I'd recommend Rosy Glow in your collection. I think there's a certain unique factor (aside from the phenomenal packaging!), it is a really pleasing color - bright and cheerful but not overly so. There's a certain subtleness of the 'just pinched' pink glow that looks utterly natural in the most sexy sort of way. Like a gal wearing an oversized sweater sexy - down to earth, delicate, innocent.

Do you own this blush? Is it a must-have? :)

Essie's Ballet Slippers vs. Wet n' Wild's 2% Milk

Hello friends! 

I am so excited to show you gals a recent find that I am crazy about! I know nail colors come in about a dime a dozen and dupes are literally everywhere. BUT, I recently got into nail color and I became obsessed with Essie's Ballet Slippers! It's such an elegant, glossy baby pink with the right amount of glossiness. An awesome My Nails but Better everyday color. I browsed around my local Walgreen's and a Wet n' Wild stand with nail colors on sale caught my attention. I noticed something similar to Ballet Slippers, called 2% Milk. HOW CUTE IS THAT? The name itself enticed me to keep it! :) For $1.99, I decided hey what the heck and brought it home with me.

Essie's Ballet Slippers and Wet N' Wild in 2% Milk 

Wet n' Wild's 2% Milk - It's a milky nude shade that seems to be universally flattering. It's not exactly white, but more of a nude baby pink. Isn't it a pretty color? It took 2 coats of polish for this opacity. O_O

Essie's Ballet Slippers - A little more pinkier than 2% milk but it still has the same enamel shine that 2% Milk has. I think that's the main reason it stood out to me as a possible dupe.

What I liked about 2% Milk is the brush! It's a lot more easier to use because of the flat shape. The flat brush almost literally coats the entire nail in one stroke. It's seriously like a game changer for me. I own quite a few polishes but none have the flat brush. I can't even emphasize how much I love it! LOL

Hopefully you can see the brush well enough. I prefer the flat ones to the round ones because it's a lot more easier to apply and I get a cleaner application. It presses the polish onto the surface of my nail flat so doesn't create a buildup of excess nail color on my nail. I'm pretty sure I've gone to the deep end of explaining this and nail pros would probably laugh at the absurdity of my statement ;) 

Nonetheless, I am raving about it -  The gorgeous shade, the awesome brush and the price! I am very happily enjoying this color now. 2% Milk is a very timeless color and exudes wedding elegance. One of the best purchases this year, frealz. 

Have you ever tried Wet n' Wild nail colors? Are flat brushes very common in other brands? Let me know what you all think! :)

Sleek's Rose Gold is a Sparkler!

Sleek's Rose Gold blush has been on my WANT list for the longest longest time. Often on dupe list for Nars' Orgasm blush with its gold flecks and rosy hues, I think Sleek's done this right. I bought it from a seller online. I'm glad I was able to jump on it because they're pretty popular and hard to get. The official website's been sold out for awhile now!

The packaging for this blush is compact, sleek and petite. The compact's a little hard to open though. 

Rose Gold is a gorgeous warm peachy pink blush with golden shimmers. The blush itself is extremely pigmented, more so than I originally thought! It's a full on shimmery blush and the color is quite strong. 

I think the shade is absolutely gorgeous! The shimmers are a little bit much and very easy to overdo but with a controlled stroke, pulling it off is really easy. 

Mostly gold shimmers

Such a pretty shade! It's long lasting as well. Priced at $6.50, I think this blusher is totally worth it! It's the perfect blend of warmth. 

Sleek is definitely a new brand for me. I'm very impressed this blush's pigmentation and color selection. 

FOTD soon :) 

  

Easy Valentines Look :)

I'm all for easy makeup looks, especially if they look clean and pretty. Maybe this is why I love bloggers who rock out with easy, fresh faced looks :) I love dramatic evening makeup as well, but the looks that can be worn both day and night with little effort are the best of the best :) I'm having so much fun looking at other people's Vday looks and vids :) You gals are so freaking gorgeous! :)

Here is my take on a Valentine's Day look! It was really quick... took me about 12 minutes or so. I spent more time picking out which brushes to use than the actual makeup part. I feel pathetic sometimes.

Here is what I used:

Lancome Eye Palette - Gifted to me for my birthday by my very good friend Audrey, (visit and follow her blog here! She's a sweetheart who knows so much about fashion.) I used the two middle colors to brighten my eyes and the black shade at the end to give my eyes a little contrast.

For lips, I used Revlon's Soft Nude and Nars Giza. I'm not sure if anyone's noticed but Soft Nude is a total dupe for Nars Giza! :)

 Aren't the two shades SO similar???!?! After I post this, I'll google it and I bet I'll see tons of people who've compared these two already =p I've been trying to find Soft Nude everywhere!! Every drugstore around me has sold out of this! So I bought it online instead :) Soft Nude is truly one of my favorite nudey shades! It applies on a lot lighter than in the tube. It's really such a pretty color! I don't own anything like it. Nars Giza is also a really nice nudey shade in a gloss form. I absolutely love it! For some reason, it's not as sticky as other NARS glosses that I own, and the texture is much more nicer. A little slippery, but really smoothing.

For an evening look, I'll just apply the other end of the NARS duo, Boogie Nights. Boogie Nights is a shimmery fuchsia shade. A little vampy, but as with any intense shade, very sexy.

I hope you all have a very warm Valentines Day weekend :) I know I'll be grubbing every minute of every second! :)

Products Used:

Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream 21 (see it here)

Lancome Eye Palette

MAC Dainty (cheeks) - Possible dupe for Nars Orgasm? Full review to come!

Revlon Soft Nude Lipstick (see it here)

NARS Giza lipgloss (see it here)

Loreal Collagen Mascara (see it here)

Enjoy your Valentines weekend everyone!