BEST mascara i've ever tried and over 1,000 page views! wohoo!

ahh guys i've finally reached over a thousand page view, and i know it's not a lot in the blogging world by any means but it means a lot to me so for any one out there that follows this blog: thank you so much!

now on to some business ;)

so the best mascara i've ever tried to date has to be the L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black.

okay two quick things:

-the formula is a bit wet, it takes a minute to dry but it's a good thing for me because it gives me a little bit of time to get it just perfect

-i've heard that this mascara flakes or transfers for some people but i haven't had that problem at all

photo property of L'Oreal Paris

i love the formula, it's actually very comparable to the DIOR show mascara, which is about three times the price, so i think your getting great value for the money on this one, it leaves lashes looking full and super dark and lush, which i love.  If you need a going out mascara, i'd recommend this one for sure :)

xoxo, 

bella

va va voom: mila kunis for Glamour UK

i don't even have to describe it. 

the pictures speak for themselves:

via fashiongonerogue

xoxo,

bella

anticipation.

hello blogging world, so i (as always) apologize for not updating the past few weeks, it's been really busy at work and at home and i'm just a wee bit tired lol.  that doesn't however mean i don't have lots to share and babble about. I am super excited to go back to university in a few weeks, as much as I adore my family i really prefer living on my own (well semi-own: i have THE most amazing roommate).  So with that comes the inevitable college prep time: buying new accessories for the room, getting together with friends, and just enjoying the last of summer before being thrown back into the world of academia.  Speaking of furnishings, i'm really looking forward to getting a couple of fab new things for the room this year: a couple of cool paintings or wall art (parisian themed i believe) are in order, as well as a new layout that complements both privacy and practicality. Along with the usual list of things needed for a new school year a couple of new fashion finds are necessary.  I'm thinking along the lines of a luxe pencil skirt (Banana Republic anyone?), new fall trench, a couple of cozy cardigans and pullovers, and of course a new pair of jeans (i got these fab gray skinnies from the BR Monogram line that have just the right amount of spandex to be inanely comfortable).  Along with a few well chosen accessories i think it'll shape up to be a great year (fashion wise).  As far as the beauty department goes, changing it up a bit for fall is always easy.  This summer i've really been steering away from heavy makeup, sticking with subdued eyes (thank you UD Naked Palette) and lush lashes with pops of color thanks to fun, flirty lipsticks.  I've also OD'ed on nail polishes a tad, okay a lot, current favorites are Essie's Fifth Avenue (GORGEOUS red) and OPI's Barefoot in Barcelona (perfect nude esque shade for my tanner skin tone).  Other favorites include OPI's I'm Wired, which was in heavy rotation in the beginning of the summer, it is the quintessential summer "pop" of reddish coral.  I am so looking forward to creating outfits and beauty looks for this year!

favorite photos for today:

Bottega Venetta Fall 2012

the adorable Hailee Steinfeld in Miu Miu

Selena Gomez looking chic as ever

all photos property of their respective owners

xoxo,

bella