Chilly weather and smashbox loves

     The weather outside is indeed frightful, but I can think of a few things that'll keep you warm.  One being a smoking hot cup of hot coco and the other the very well loved Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($36). Alright i understand if this one's a little pricey, and i didn't quite understand the hype behind it either until I got a sample, and fell in absolute LOVE.  Not the kinda love where it fades out and you hate the guy, but the deep long lasting, grows more everyday kind of love.  This stuff is amazing.  It;s as smooth as silk, maybe smoother, and your complexion will seriously just eat it up.  It's great.  It applies very smoothly, and evenly, you only need to use a little bit, but afterwards, even sans foundation, your face will look flawless.  I got this with a holiday promotion so it was $39 for a travel size and the full sized, which was a steal, I believe its on sale on Nordstrom's website, but I'm not 100% sure if they have any left.  This is by far the best primer I have ever used, and I've tried a few.  Compared to the Benefit That Gal Primer, which is very nice and does brighten, this one is better, only because the texture is amazing.  So if your in the market for something that will make foundation application flawless or that you can wear on its own, i HIGHLY recommend the smashbox foundation primer. It's a cult favorite for a reason.

fun reads,

bella

p.s. sorry i've been mia for so long

heres a little something to show that i care:

Quick Lip Fix.

I've recently become a big fan of Smashbox Cosmetics:
a) the quality is amazing.
b) there is free shipping on the site.
c) they are very generous with the free samples.
d) free gift during "lunch hours" on tuesdays and thursdays.
Being a student and relatively broke, I bought my stuff on a Thursday, and received a full sized eyeshadow in Pronto, which is a lovely, shimmery, taupe shade.  I also received Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara in Jet Black, along with a sample of the PhotoFinish Primer (which I got in a full size after trying the stuff) and PhotoFinish Primer Light; the latter of the two is nice but the texture just isn't the same as the original.

This whole lip fix is though, is centered on my initial purchase.

Smashbox Lipstick in Eden

It comes in very chic packaging 

and the color payoff is AMAZING.

The lipstick is super creamy and a little bit goes a long way, the color is a beautiful pinkish plum.  It's also moisturizing and looks great alone or with a clear gloss.

To get the quick lip fix:

1. Apply a lip balm, any will do.  This is just to prep your lips and leave long lasting results.

2. Apply the lipstick with a lip brush, which will guarentee better control over color, or straight from the tube.  

3. Apply a clear gloss over for a more glam look, the color is very bright so it just accentuates whats already there.  I used C.O. Bigelow Ultra Mentha Lip Shine, which has a great cooling sensation on top of a gloss.

Thats all there is too it.  

Enjoy those kissable pouts.  

fun reads,

bella

p.s: here's some persian hotness to keep your toasty all night long ;) 

Claudia Lynx. damn.