New Makeup & Hair Products

Hello lovely reader! First off, I want to apologize for the lack of true posts. As you may or may not know, I am away at college (or university) and this semester has been insanely busy. The fact that it is already mid March blows my mind! Now this is not to say that I do not still love blogging or am not as into it anymore because it is actually the exact opposite. My mind is filled with different posts that I want to do, I just literally have had no time! (if you're in school or have a regular job, I know you will understand) So, once summer comes for sure expect my posting to go back to normal. 

So after that little preface, onto what this post is really meant to be about. When I was home last, I stocked up on some new beauty products to try and I wanted to share them with you. 

For makeup I tried out two new products, the Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara and the Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Concealer. 

Prior to using this concealer, I had been using Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (typical) and really liked it. I ended up buying this one because I needed concealer and my store didn't have the Rimmel one. It was definitely an impulse buy, but a successful one at that! It is also oil free which is a definite plus seeing as I was graced with a fairly oily t-zone. The coverage is great and it blends really well. Overall I really like how it makes my skin look. 

Mascara and full lashes is one of my many makeup fetishes. I love lashes!!! This mascara does a really nice job of spreading your lashes to make them look longer and fuller. It also does not clump which is fantastic for me. You can obviously layer more if you want it to look thicker or just go over your lashes two or three times for a less dramatic look. It reminds me a lot of the Benefit They're Real Mascara, as far as how it makes my lashes look. I would definitely recommend this product.

Now onto nails. My mom actually sent me these two polishes for Valentine's Day. The first is by Nails Inc London and is in the shade "Mayfair Lane" and the second sparkly polish is a part of the Maybelline Color Show Jewels line and is in the shade "Mosaic Prism". Both polishes are great quality and they look super sweet layered together. I love pastel shades for spring, so I will definitely be wearing this pink a lot!

This is also something I had read nothing about, but simply saw it in a magazine and decided to give it a try. The concept that caught my attention was volume extend. I have thick hair so keeping volume on top can be a challenge. I have used this dry shampoo multiple times and overall I would say it is a good dry shampoo. I will spray it in my hair before I go to bed and then more if needed once I wake up and actually style it. It has a really nice smell to it and keeps my hair from looking oily on top, I do think it does help keep the volume as well. It is also nice to use if you are teasing your hair and want an extra boost. 

Finally is this lovely lip set which includes a Satin Lip Pencil in the shade Rikugien and a Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in the shade Cruella. If you are a beauty insider with Sephora you will know that each year during your birthday month you can go into the store and get a freebie, a birthday gift. This year it was these two Nars lip pencils. First off, yay because it's free NARS makeup, and second yay because they are awesome! I've used the Rikugien shade a few times and I absolutely love it. The color is really pretty and it is a satin lip pencil so the consistency makes application super easy.

Have you used any of these products? What did you think? Xx

July Beauty Favorites

Hi lovely reader! The time has come yet again where a month is now over and a new one is about to begin. (yes that rhymed) As a whole my July went pretty well and I hope yours did too. I have been loving some beauty products this month and thought it would be rude of me to not share them with you on this wonderful platform.

So starting with "face makeup", I have two products that I have been using this month and am very pleased with. The first one is the Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation. For me this foundation has just the right amount of coverage and does not appear cakey on my skin. It requires very little, aka a little goes a long way, so if you do try it only put on a dab to start. The next product is also by Rimmel and is the Wake Me Up Concealer. Now, if you follow me on Twitter you will know I was quite excited about this product once I decided to give it a go. I love it! The coverage is fantastic. 

Onto this luscious mascara. It's by CoverGirl and is the Bombshell Curvaceous by Lashblast Mascara, with a name like that it's got a lot to live up to! Well I'm here to tell you that it does. As you can see it has two ends, the first one is for lengthening and the second one is to give volume. I'm really happy with how it works because it makes my lashes look like false ones. Seriously, the first time I wore it I kept turning my head to the side to see the profile of my lashes. Love!

Now for some hair related items. The first is the Batiste Dry Shampoo in the scent "floral & flirty blush". I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is my go to dry shampoo. It gives texture and volume and smells amazing. If you like to rock those day two curls but need a bit of a pick me up towards the roots, this will do the trick.

The hair accessory that was my go to this month were scrunchies! I love to wear them with a half up half down look or a curled ponytail. They come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and prints.

Finally there are two nail polishes that I have been loving this month. The first is by Revlon and is the shade "Oh My Magenta". I really like this color because it has a shine to it. It covers easily, two coats and you're done. The next shade is quite different from the first but that's the fun of polish right? You can do whatever you want. It is by Essie and the shade is called "For the Twill of It". I just think this color is so cool! It's an iridescent gray and when you paint it on your nails they look metallic. Depending on the light you are in you will see different shades of colors. Again it covers easily in two coats.

I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know in the comments what beauty products you loved this month! Xx

Sweet Simplicity | OOTD

Hi lovely reader! I thought I would try to do more OOTD posts, so here's another one. I think sometimes going simple is nice, a basic tee, with a cool shoe or a statement necklace can go a long way! I chose to wear a white tee with high waisted jeans and classic Reeboks. For my hair I did a half up half down with this cute blue and white striped scrunchie. Jewelry wise I just picked a pair of stone posts. 

What'd you wear today? Xx

All About the Hair | Spring 2014

Hello there lovely reader! I don't know about you, but lately my feeds have been exploding with amazing things all relating to spring. From fashion, to hair trends, to the Cadburry Cream Eggs (my personal favorite) and I could not be more excited. I decided to break these trends down into categories, the first being hair, so let's go!

I am absolutely obsessed with what I have been seeing pop up on people's heads. From flower crowns, to bunny scrunchies, and the oh so "effortless" beach waves! I love love love! Now, one of my current obsessions that seems to be flooding the internet is pastel accents in the hair. Whether it is permanent or a beautiful result of some hair chalking, I love how it looks. I am yet to try it myself but I definitely want to give it a go, most likely starting with some hair chalks. I do believe that there is a fine line with colored hair and that if it is not done right it can verge into tacky or trashy, but when it is done right, absolutely in love! 

What hair trends are you loving for Spring 2014? Any favorite products? Xx

This or That Tag

This Or That Tag
Makeup:
Blush or bronzer? Bronzer
Lip gloss or lipstick? Lipstick
Eyeliner or mascara? Both!
Foundation or concealer? Concealer
Neutral or colour eye shadow? Neutral
Pressed or loose eye shadows? Pressed
Brushes or sponges? Brushes

Nails
O.P.I or China Glaze? O.P.I
Long or short nails? Long
Acrylic or natural? Natural
Brights or dark's? Depends on the season
Flower or no flower? No Flower

Body
Perfume or body splash? Perfume
Lotion or body butter? Lotion
Body wash or soap? Body Wash
Lush or other bath company? Other

Fashion
Jeans or sweat pants? Jeans
Long sleeve or short sleeve? Short
Dresses or skirts? Dresses
Stripes or plaid? Plaid
Flip flops or sandals? Sandals
Scarves or hats? Hats
Studs or dangly earrings? Studs
Heels or flats? Flats
Cowboy boots or riding boots? Neither
Jacket or hoodie? Both

Hair
Curly or straight? Curly!
Buns or ponytail? Ponytail
Bobby pins or butterfly clips? Bobby Pins
Hairspray or gel? Hairspray or Moroccan Oil :)
Long or short? Long
Side swept bangs or full bangs? Side Swept Bangs
Up or down? Down

I hope you enjoyed this fun little post! I love reading tags because they are quick but you can learn about someone from such simple questions. I definately will do some more in the future so if you know of any, please do share! Also, if you do this tag, link it below and I'll be sure to check it out. Xx

Goodness Gracious!

"Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop" watching Ellie Goulding's new music video for her song "Goodness Gracious"! It is perfect. The style for the video is very urban neon meets Miami for a night of running/riding through the streets with various light up objects (skateboards, bikes, and sneakers, LOVE ITT)

 I love the styling for the video. Lots of sequins and and basic colors with pops of neon jewelry, as well as some amazing sneakers. Her makeup is very simple with a nice pink lip here and there. Her hair is also kept to its natural look with a bit of wave along with a cute beanie for some of the shots. The video has a great vibe and it goes with the feel of the song. 

Absolutely gorgeous! 

Move!

This post is a bit spur of the moment but I have just seen the music video for a song called "Move" by Little Mix and I am in love with the styling!! The makeup, the hair, and the clothes are PERFECTION! They all have such individual style but it works together too. All the girls look amazing but I especially love Jade and Perrie's outfits and makeup. They both have quite natural eyes with beautiful lashes and bright purple lips. Perrie's hat...the hat post....yes! So if you have not seen the video or have no idea who these lovely ladies are, look them up!! Also, watch the music video! :)

Are you  a fan of Little Mix? Do you have a favorite outfit worn by one of the members? Or do you have a favorite girl group? Tweet pics to @NEPlainJane . I'm thinking of doing a girl group post because I am quite a fan of girl groups and I would love to have your favorites in it as well. Hope your days are well! Xx