Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Birthday weekend, Nars Lipgloss and winnings :)

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful time on the day of my birthday and the weekend. We took the whole weekend, drove up to SF for lunch and then took highway 1 to Half Moon Bay and cruised all the way down to the Santa Cruz. Along the way, we visited lighthouses, castle-like homes, tons of beaches, and little towns :) It was a divine experience. The best thing? It's right in our backyard! I never truly appreciated the beauty of where I lived until venturing out to these spots and really taking in all the breathtaking views of lesser known towns in the bay area. I came back refreshed, and enlightened. More trips like this to come! I really love getaways, especially staycations because they're local and easy to plan out :) In August, I went to wine country to take in all the views and tastes of Napa and Sonoma. Can't wait for the next adventure!

 Sporting the Charlotte Russe coat :) 





Pigeon Point Lighthouse Pescadero, CA




Aren't the waters gorgeous? So yeah.. these are some of the photos that I took. It was totally relaxing! These were all taken on Hwy 1. Very scenic :) 2nd to the last one was taken from my alma mater, UCSC.

Last week was also pretty spectacular because I won Ping's giveaway! Here are the contents:

She sent me an assortment of Bobbi Brown things to try - eyeshadows, lip glosses, mascara, and Elf palettes! Really nice! :) Aw... Thanks Ping.. for your generosity! She is such a sweet gal. Another Bay Area blogger that I met during one of the blogger meet ups! :)

Recently, I did a swap with another beauty blogger. It was my first time swapping stuff, but it was a great experience! :) I got to try Nars Dolce Vita lip gloss... and I must say, what a nice shade!!! :)



It looks a lot lighter than it does in the tube. I really like this shade! :) Below are some photos after a few hours. It lasts quite long, and is highly moisturizing!



Makeup Used:

Mac Studio Sculpt - NC20
Loreal True Match Blush - Sable
Nars Dolce Vita Lipgloss
Black eyeliner & mascara (Maybelline Falsies Mascara)

Okay :) I am calling it a night. I hope you ladies had a pleasant weekend. Enjoy your week! I will be back with more posts! 

Night!

26 comments:

serenadeveryday said...

I feel like I may have forgotten to wish you a happy birthday. Sorry if that's the case. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! I realized whenever I read posts on my phone I write replies in my head but I don't think I ever actually got around to type it out. >.< My bad!

Anyways I love the jackets you got from Charlotte Russe. I like the last one the most; the collar looks so warm and comfy. Your makeup always looks great. I love all the simplistic looks. Natural Beauty.

I would have never thought that the NARS gloss would show up that color. It's really pretty. I don't know why but I feel like you look really good in blue. Your make up and outfit compliment each other.


<3s Serena.

Unknown said...

ahh I'm sorry I'm late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You look like had a great time :) the views are gorgeous and uou look lovely as usual ^_^

I've been exploring NARS stuff lately so I was really excited to see you swatch it :)

kali said...

Happy Birthday!! Sorry it's late. =P And Dolce Vita looks great on you.

Penelope said...

Happy Birthday! Your pics are gorgeous, especially love the one with the lighthouse!

The Nars gloss looks great on you, such a pretty colour

SiSi Sparkles said...

Happy birthday! :D Those are some very nice pictures!! I sure miss the ocean...

Anyway, I've given you a blog award, come check it out :]

Lilladylife said...

love ur photos! they all look amazing! jealous of ur skin!!!! yup DV lipgloss is awesome!

Mara said...

You had such a great mini vacation, I'm in need of one too. Happy belated bday, Jen! I've never tried NARS l/g but that dolce vita one looks really nice you your lips. :)

Candice said...

Those pictures are so lovely! Looks like a wonderful trip!
Lucky you to get that giveaway full of fun things! :)
Hope you're having a wonderful week!

Angie | Pandaphilia.com said...

yay new goodies! that nars lipgloss is fantastic on you. you're just glowing and full of beauty :) hope your birthday was the absolute best and it looked like a ton of fun. yay! thanks for your heartfelt words and kindness jen <3

Mindy♥ said...

Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!! <3

s said...

Happpppy belated birthday Jen!!! What a nice birthday weekend! I've been to Pescadero before (looong time ago), and I remember they grow artichokes there and have good Mexican food haha. Seeing your pics makes me want to take a day trip there!

You look so pretty :)

Nunu said...

A very belated happy birthday to you and YAY road trip!!!
I miss having a real ocean nearby, technically I'm on the West Coast but am surrounded by inlets so no waves :(
Nars Dolce Vita looks great on you!

Edwina said...

happy belated birthday!!! It was my birthday just last friday also :) and yes, I'm a scorpio!!! Looks like you had an awesome bday!

Gloria said...

Happy belated and congrats on being a giveaway winner (those almost always seem impossible).

The scenery looks beautiful, so relaxing. The lighthouse is really neat, I've only seen one once.

The lipgloss goes really well with your skintone. :) And I can never get over how perfect your blush always looks LOL.

amynaree said...

Dolce vita is one of my lip gloss ever!!! It's just so flattering on any skin tone. Glad you had such an awesome time on your Bday! :)

Leenda said...

Those places look sooo awesome! I want to go. =( The weather looks nice too. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your birthday weekend. Sometimes you get so caught up with work and all that you never realize the great things in your backyard. I get like that sometimes and then I'm like wow! where did this come from? hahah

Ping said...

happy belated bday jen!! hope you're enjoying the goodies ;)

Angelique said...

Happy Belated Birthday!! It seemed like you had such a great birthday. So pretty! :D

That lipgloss is really pretty too! I don't own any NARS stuff but maybe I will in the future :D

Stephanie said...

Glad to hear you had a fantastic birthday! :) I'm loving the NARS lipgloss :D

Viv said...

great post, lovely blog!





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Saving Capulet said...

wow you look super pretty with or without make up and I'm really starting to like that shade of nars! it looks great on you!

Petiteélégant said...

That lipgloss shade would be great for spring.

Anonymous said...

Great photos! That lipgloss looks great on you! Belated Happy Birthday! :) I followed you, btw. :D

-Mia
http://miafied.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Wow I'm sorry I missed your bday. Happy belated Bday!

And that lip gloss looks great :) I think natural make up really suits you!

~JESSU @ Defining Beauty

Anonymous said...

the place looks beautiful.

dolce vita looks hot on you! like natural lips but better :D

Emily♥ 에밀리 ♥エミリー said...

Wow you're so pretty! :O Congrats on winning the giveaway! :3