Hello readers! It has not been very long since I posted my December favorites and I am already overdue for January favorites. I have been getting awesome feedback from a lot of you and I really appreciate the support. If you have additional questions and you do not feel comfortable leaving a comment below please feel free to email me at
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Here is a list of things that I loved during the month of January:
Mac eye kohl in smolder - this is a multi-purpose product for me. I used it as a lipstick (see pic below) and I found that it was a great substitute if u were unable to get the limited edition Mac hautecore (matte black) lipstick. I also used this eye kohl in my waterline and it applies very smoothly yet intense. This is one of my fave black liners from MAC thus far and I have tried several! I purchased this product at maccosmetics.com.
Urban Decay pore perfecting primer - this primer helped my makeup go on smoothly over my large pores. And best of all it did not irritate my sensitive skin! I have tried the very popular Benefit Porefessional primer and it dried out and irritated my skin so I am always nervous about primers. Most people look for primers to control oil but this formula is not for oil-control. I have noticed that a lot of women use a pore reducing primer coupled with an oil control primer to meet their needs. Another option would be to use a mattifying setting spray which controls oil. Look out for my upcoming post about primers if you are interested in finding other options. I purchased this product at Nordstrom Rack but it is available anywhere that Urban Decay is sold.
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Sebastian lip tar - this is a beautiful, unique color. It was released in OCC's fall 2013 collection. Like all OCC lip tars, this product can be mixed with other lip tars to create beautiful hues. This was the perfect nude lip for me! This lip tar is versatile enough to wear both during the day or for a night out. I purchased this product at lecosmetique.com but it can be purchased anywhere OCC products are sold (including Sephora). Below I am wearing this lip tar with MAC Cork liner, and you can also see more pics on my Naked 1 FOTD post.
Mac Constructivist paint pot - this was my everyday lid color during the month of January. I love that you can wear this color alone or you can wear it as a base under your shadows. It's pigmented, long-wearing and lasts all day. There is no need to apply a primer when using paint pots as they do not crease and they are long-wearing. I usually apply the constructivist paint pot to my lid and use a basic transition color (I usually use my ELF bronzing powder in Turks and Caicos as a transition shade in order to save time in my everyday beauty routine). I can also use this as a base for a chocolate smokey eye or even a neutral day look. I purchased this product a couple of years ago at the Mac counter. It is a permanent item and is still available. Here is a pic of me wearing constructivist and Turks and Caicos (my camera has been creating a halo effect around my head and makes my hair look dead so my hair is cropped out of this pic).
Lorac Pro palette - this is the palette that I reached for nearly everyday during the month of January. It's the perfect neutral palette. I can't believe I overlooked this palette for so long. I haven't been able to really do a thorough comparison of my naked palettes because I've been wearing this everyday. If you are a minimalist and looking for just one palette that is worth the money and that you can use everyday this is the one that I would recommend. I like this palette over the naked palettes because it has everything that you need regardless of your skin tone. It features a row of 8 shimmery shadows and a row of 8 matte shadows, making it possible to create day or night looks. There is also a transition color for every complexion, which is rare in a palette. The shadows are pigmented and creamy, thus they apply easily with minimal blending. I also recommend this palette for ladies with mature skin since the creamy formula is less likely to settle into wrinkles when a primer is applied. I purchased my palette at Ulta but you can also find it on Lorac's website.
Kate Spade iPhone 5 case - I bought quite a few phone cases in December but this pink and cream case is the one that I absolutely loved during the month of January. It is a rubber-like case that is very easy to clean (stains just smudge right off of it) and it works to protect my phone from damage. I found this case at Nordstrom Rack and it was less than $20. It was priced between $16.97 and $19.97 as I can not recall the specific sticker price. It is easy to find inexpensive Kate Spade tech accessories at stores like Nordstrom Rack, Marshall's, and TJ Maxx.
Snyder's chocolate covered pretzels - I know it is totally random for me to post a food product on here but everyone eats and everyone loves a good snack! If you like chocolate and pretzels and enjoy the taste of sweet combined with slightly salty you will probably enjoy these. They are especially good for a grocery store novelty item (you know the type of quality that you usually find at chain retailers) and I would totally serve them to guests. I found these pretzels at Target around Christmas and saw them in stores in January but when I went to look for them for a Valentine's Day event they were nowhere to be found! I am not sure if they were limited edition but if you see them in stores they are worth a try.
H&M leggings - I bought a few pairs of these leggings at H&M before the season began. I paid $12.95 per pair. I have lived in these this month! I slept in them, wore them to the grocery store or to run errands, and I even worked out in a pair of these. They are opaque so your undies don't show through and they conceal cellulite so no need to be self-conscious about imperfections when wearing these. They are generously sized so most people are able to size down in these. They are long enough so there isn't an awkward space between the leggings and the tops of the shoes, even if you are fairly tall (I am about 5ft6''). They are large enough - once again you can absolutely size down in these - I don't have to worry about losing my pants as I walk because these fit very well. I have washed and dried these 100 times just in the month of January alone and they have never shrunk or faded. H&M has everyone's size so I think these are worth a try for everyone as I have not seen this type of quality in leggings at this price point. I am not a "leggings type of girl" as in you won't catch me wearing them to an event (though I plan to experiment with ways to make them look more tasteful) but these are essential to every wardrobe!
I decided to include my client favorite with this post because I didn't do many freelance jobs in January but here is one of my favorites:
We used NARS Sheer Matte foundation in Macao to even out her complexion and MAC Nightmoth and Rebel are on the lips.
Have you guys tried any of these products? I would love to hear your thoughts. Let me know in the comments section below.
