What I Wore This Week #1 (2/10-2/14)

Happy friday/weekend! ~yasss!~

I'm excited to share with you my first "What I Wore This Week" post. Where I share with you what makeup I wore during the week :). Since this is my first, I welcome any and all constructive criticism on how to improve these posts. My goal with posting my weekly makeup stash is to vary my makeup products so I don't get stuck in a rut or just use one thing for weeks.

First group of products I'm going to share with you are LIPS: 

 I've been using two regularly over the past week, left: YSL Rouge Volupte in #9 Caress Pink (muted raspberry pink) and original Dior Lip Glow. They are the kind of lip products that require no mirror to apply and since I'm SUPER forgetful when it comes to reapplying my lip products so these two have been my go to (and not just for this past week). I love these two! :)

Next: EYES

I have my stand by's when it comes to eyeliners and liquid liners. I rarely steer away from what I use unless I run out of it and buy something else.

 Top to Bottom: Maybelline Full n Soft Waterproof mascara, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, Kat Von D Autograph pencil in Puro Amor, Urban Decay 24/7 Slide On eyeliner in Crave, and Maybelline Define a Brow in Medium Brown.

 Eyeshadow: Tom Ford Orchid Haze *drools*. It's a stunning palette to work with. I think it can be a great every day palette for a variety of people :).

Finally: FACE

For foundation, I have been using and loving the sample of Tom Ford Traceless Foundation in #7 Tawny. It's the most perfect match I have found in my time of trying out foundation from drugstore to high end. But just my luck, my perfect match is the most expensive one I've ever tried haha :(. I'll definitely keep trying to snag samples though if I can :p.

Blush: Tom Ford Ravish. ALL TIME favorite blush that I own. I've been using it like 90% of the time since I purchased it. It's gorgeous!!

Concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard ~Review of this concealer on my blog!~

Setting Powder: Guerlain Meteorites (old formulation) in Teinte Dore #3. I'm in loooove with this setting powder. It really makes my skin look glowing but not sparkly or icky. It's subtle but noticeable. It livens up my complexion and without it...my foundations and concealers don't look the same by the end of the day. I have yet to try the new formulation so I can't give my thoughts on that...yet... ;).

What did you wear this week? Let me know in the comments :)

Hope you all are doing well. Talk to you all soon,
Bianca xo

Sephora VIB Haul & Mac and Chanel Goodies

Hi everyone!! I thought I would share with you what I got from the Sephora VIB Sale that happened a week or so ago. I was slow in posting this because the shipping time took a longer than usual since UPS does not process or ship anything over the weekend :\. Anyways, I wanted to show you what I got in hopes that it inspires you to look into the items, ask for them for the holiday season, or pick them up if you can (since a lot was sold out during the sale, hopefully it gets restocked!)

Dior Addict Lip Glow

 I have heard so many good things about this lip balm. It has technologies that help the balm turn into the "perfect shade of pink" for your lips. It's a pricey lip balm but I have been wanting to try it for years and finally bit the bullet. :)

Makeup Forever HD Foundation in 128 Almond

 Finally a foundation that is my EXACT match. This foundation is medium coverage and a dream to apply. Definitely one to look into since the shade range in Makeup Forever foundations have a huge range. And you can get samples from Sephora ;). I knew my shade because I did the Color IQ thing (which is so awesome btw!!) and I got matched to 128 Almond.

Laura Mercier Artist Eye Palette (Sephora Exclusive and maybe sold out...)

 Ok...who ISN'T talking about this palette right now? This palette is perfect for the holidays I think. You can create a wide variety of looks with this one palette and it's a good size for travel. This is my first Laura Mercier eye product and I can say that I'm so impressed with the quality and blendability of these shadows. :)

Benefit Cosmetics Love Fest set

This set is one heck of a deal. I mainly wanted it for the Porefessional but how can you not get this set for an extra $6. The Porefessional is $30 on its own but for $36 you get a full size They're Real Mascara, Deluxe Size of Sun Beam, and Deluxe size of the Coralista lipgloss. Plus the tin it all comes with is super cute! :D

NARS blush in Realm of the Senses

Oh...this blush is GORGEOUS!! And crazy pigmented, the first time I applied it...I went a little overboard haha. So a little goes a veryyyy long way. It was love at first application, it's such a flattering shade for my skin tone. :)
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Also, I wanted to share what I got from Nordstrom. I need to restock on my MAC Cleanse Off Oil and get a darker shade of the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer (NC35). And some Chanel items I have had my eye on for a while :)

Cleanse Off Oil // Pro Longwear Concealer

I swear by this Cleanse Off Oil to remove my makeup. This is actually my third bottle of this stuff. It takes off even the thoughest of waterproof mascaras. It's the best! As far as the concealer goes, it's some heavy duty stuff. I got the darker shade for the rest of my face for spot concealing and to add that 'longwear' technolgy to my not-so long wearing foundations :)

Chanel Cream Blush in Presage

 What more can I say? haha. The beauty of this blush speaks for itself. It's gorgeous on the skin and blends like a dream on your cheeks. Definitely worth a look if you are on the market for high end blushes.

Chanel Le Brilliant Glossimer duo

This was also something I could NOT pass up. This is a Nordstrom exclusive set for the Chanel Glossimer lipglosses. The colors are so gorgeous and it comes with a makeup bag! I could not wait much longer to get this. I have this fear of waiting on holiday items haha because I feel like they will sell out quickly :O.

Well that's it haha. I know it's a LOT but it was an early grad present from myself and my mom :). It's justified... ;). Did you pick anything up from the VIB sale or any makeup purchases in general!? Let me know in the comments below. Also, any recommendations for makeup products to try...I would love to hear from you! :D

xo,
Bianca