Mini Beauty Haul

Hello everyone! How I've missed writing blogs! <3 But I'm back with a haul :)

'Riri Hearts M·A·C -Hibiscus Kiss'

        So...this finally came in the mail today! Isn't the packaging gorgeous?! Rose gold is such a perfect Fall color. Sadly, my camera makes the blush look more red-ish/orange-y but its not. It's actually a lighter coral color in person. The bronzer has a matte finish.
         I haven't had a chance to swatch the blush and bronzer because it looks too pretty to use. LOL! But I will use it don't worry :) I ordered this on Nordstrom since it was sold out on the M·A·C website. 

The Balm- 'Balm Shelter' 

          I also recently got this tinted moisturizer by The Balm. I've been wanting to try products from The Balm because I've heard many great things about this brand. And thankfully my local Kohl's renovated and began to carry brands such as The Balm, Lorac, Studio Gear, etc. :) 
          This tinted moisturizer is so nice! It goes on very smoothly and provides a light coverage. Although it does have a slight sunscreen smell. I don't have a lot of time in the mornings before class so this has been great! Foundation takes up way too much time and then you have to use a foundation brush and blend away! But with this you just apply it using your fingers and it looks great! 

         College is so much work and I miss summer more each day! But I don't mind Autumn, trees change colors and the weather gets cooler. I love sweaters, hoodies, and leggings! AND... the holidays are slowly approaching! My birthday and Christmas are only 11 days apart! :) AND... I love winter time because snow makes everything look so dreamy. 

Thank you for stopping by and have an amazing day! :) <3
 

Quick Update

Hello everyone! I have not been able to check or update my blog for the past couple weeks and I am sooooo sorry. School and work are taking up so much of my time. Although I have ideas for future posts and I promise I'll try to get them up as soon as possible! :) Talk to you all soon and have a great day! 
 

Review: NYX Precious Pearls

I've been wanting the 'Caviar Manicure' by Ciate. It's kit with a bottle of nail polish and a bottle of very tiny beads. It is a bit pricey at $25. So while I was on the Nordstrom website I stumbled upon the NYX Precious Pearls which was $10. I decided to get the NYX instead of the Ciate since I wasn't sure if I'd like the look on my nails plus it cost a lot less.

NYX Precious Pearls had 3 colors: black, white, and black & white. Although Ciate's Caviar Manicure comes in a wider range of colors.

On my ring finger.

I ended up really loving the way it looked on my finger. The white polish is very opaque and the pearls stuck on when sprinkled over the wet polish. Try to pack on as much pearls as possible for a clean look. Also apply a thin layer of top coat at the end so it'll last longer. Mine lasted for 5 days, on the 5th day some pearls began to come off. 

Overall I really enjoyed this kit and will hopefully purchase the black one too! :) Thank you for stopping and have a great day!  

Nails

Hello everyone! I haven't posted a blog in awhile since I've been super busy lately. Anyways, I wanted to share a picture of my nails with you guys. :)

Essie- Mint Candy Apple and Sally Hansen- Berry Juicy

I really can't believe that it's already August and that summer is slowly coming to an end. :( Time truly does move incredibly fast. Enjoy and thank you for stopping by.

Love, 
jessaohh <3

Outfit Of The Day

Yesterday, we had a surprise birthday party for my daddy. Here's the outfit I wore.. 

 Outfit Details: 

• Crop Top: H&M 
• High Waisted Shorts: Forever 21 
• Sandals: Forever 21 
• Bangles: South Moon Under 
• Bag: Michael Kors 

I love wearing crop tops with high waisted shorts cause it keeps my belly concealed. Lol. Thank you stopping by my blog and have great day! 

Happy 60th birthday Daddy! <3 

Summer Beauty Essentials

Its currently summer where I live. Some days its hot and sunny, then humid and sticky, or thunder-storming. Here are a few items I love for this season:

The first item is the NYX Stick Blush. Since its wax based it stays on for a long period of time. Wax helps it stay in place and its super blendable! Not only is it a blush but can also be used on the lips. I like to apply it on my lips using my finger. I have it in 'Tea Rose'. Perfect for tan skin tones.

Blend it onto the cheeks using your clean finger :)

Next is this Stila liquid eyeliner. It is waterproof and smudge proof. Although I haven't tested it out in the pool or at the beach, it really is smudge proof and long lasting! The pointed felt tip is really useful when creating a cat eye look.

 The sun can be really harmful on the skin and unfortunately I'm really lazy when it comes to applying sunscreen. bareMinerals has a translucent mineral veil with SPF 25. This product can applied all over the face after you've completed your makeup. It helps protect your face from the sun and prevents oiliness.

Moisturize! This hand cream by Soap & Glory smells divine! This product is useful all year long! It has a light, sweet, and fresh scent. I bought the travel sized one so I could carry it around in my bag. :) Yes its a hand cream but I use all over my body, wherever dryness occurs. Lol. 

 

 What beauty products have you been loving? :) Thank you for reading my blog and enjoy your day!

Leopard

A few days ago I painted my nails. I used 'Berry Juicy" by Sally Hansen, a gold color by Color Club, 'Mint Candy Apple' by Essie, and a black nail polish pen. It only took 2 coats of the light pink for it to be opaque, such a beautiful color!

:) Thank you for stopping by my blog. Follow me on Instagram for more nail pictures! Username: jessaohh

DIY Makeup Brushes Holder

Here's a super cute way to store your makeup brushes neatly. And its easy too! 

List of Materials: 

• Vase 
• Sand 
• Paint and Paint Brushes (optional) 

Start by painting the vase. I chose to paint a branch of cherry blossoms. 

Next add the sand and stick your makeup brushes inside. My vase is 5" tall and 5" wide. I used 2 pounds of sand. 

 

Yay all done! :) There are many different colors of sand to choose from so painting the vase is not necessary. But feel free to get as created as you wish. Have a fun and safe 4th of July everyone! 

:) New Nail Stuff

Yesterday, I purchased new items for my nails. I'm very excited to try them out! 

The first item is a nail tool set from H&M. It includes a small brush, dotting tool, and nail file. The tool on the very left is something I'm not familiar with. Lol I'll just play around with it until I find its purpose. The small brush is really nice. Its soft but holds its shape, not flimsy at all. It'll be used to paint stripes or french tips. The dotting tool is double-ended, one has a small ball on the tip while the other is a pointed tip. This tool will be used for small details. The polka dot print on the nail file is too adorable! :) 

I love the packaging!

Next item is also from H&M. These little gems are perfect for adding some BLING on to your nails. There are nine types of gems and all sorts of shapes and colors. The applicator does a great job at picking up the gems. The glue is a bit difficult to work with so I tend to not use it. I just place the gems on right before the polish dries and then paint a top coat over it.

Final item is a nail polish from Target. It is called 'Berry Juicy' by Sally Hansen. This color is super pretty and girly! I can't wait to use it. Hopefully, the color will be opaque. Soft pastel colors are my favorite! :) 

Thank you so much for reading my blog! Stay tuned for nail pictures using these new items! Hope you have a great day! :)

Simple and Easy Nail Design :)

Here's a quick and fun way to decorate your nails. 

Step 1: Gather all the materials. All you need are nail polishes, tape, and scissors.

 Step 2: Paint all your nails with a base color which will serve as the background color. 

Polish Used: Sinful Colors- Easy Going and the gems on my ring finger are from H&M.

 Step 3: Using different color nail polishes paint stripes onto the tape. The width of the stripes is up to you! The more colors the better :) Once the paint on the tape dries you may begin cutting out different shapes.

Step 4:  Place the pieces you cut onto your nails. Its best to apply the pieces with tweezers for a more precise placement. Just trim off the excess if needed.  Make sure to seal everything in with your favorite top coat. 
 

ALL DONE! Now you have beautiful nails for the summer. Enjoy and good luck!