Summertime Beauty: April 2014

Essie's New 2014 Neon Collection

I am LOVING this new neon collection from Essie. Ladies, Spring is packed full of awesome brights for 2014! Bright orange lipsticks, loud shadows and now to top it off, polish. Take a look at these lovely colors!

Essie 2014 Neon Collection

To start the colors off we have 'Chills and Thrills'. It is a supercharged blue violet and boy is she a beauty! This reminds me so much of Essie's 'Butler Please' (my most favorite polish ever BTW) only this one has a more purple tint to it.

Chills and Thrills 0.46 fl oz

Next up we have 'Too Taboo', a lovely florescent fushia berry. It reminds me of a bright bubble gum pink. Any girly girl would love to have this in their collection.

Too Taboo 0.46 fl oz

This one was the one that I was most excited to receive! 'I'm Addicted' is a name that explains how I truly feel! This amazing neon aquamarine blue is just stunning! It reminds me of something that a mermaid would have on her ~~seashells~~ nails. Maybe that's why I like it so much?

I'm Addicted 0.46 fl oz

If you are wanting to stand out this next color is for you! 'Vices Versa' is a juicy neon lime that pops right off your nail beds. Such a fun color all around!

Vices Versa 0.46 fl oz

'Serial Shopper' is a florescent fire coral and what a perfect coral it is. This reminds me of Summer. I'm pretty sure I will be rocking this one at the beach this Summer!

Serial Shopper 0.46 fl oz

Last, but not least we have 'Sittin' Pretty' a vivid intense lavender. I wish I would have had this during Easter weekend because it would have been perfect to hide eggs in!

Sittin' Pretty 0.46 fl oz

All of the colors are very opaque after two coats and stay very well. They are all so very pretty and I can't wait to wear them year after year! They are now available! Go snatch them up, you won't regret it!

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My Favorite Mascara Combination

Happy Earth day!!

Ever have those days that you don't want to wear a full face of make-up but you still want a touch of glamour? That's how I felt this ~~week~~ morning. So instead of busting out the full drawer of products, I only use four. Yup you heard me right, FOUR! For my face I use the L'Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Pore Vanisher ($20) to do exactly what the name says it will do, conceal those pores! Then I start on my eyes.

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It Cosmetics recently came out with their Tightline mascara. You guys this thing has became a holy grail! I use this to coat my upper lashes and lash line.

It Cosmetics Tightline $24

I love that I can use it and look like I actually tightlined my upper lash line. It takes out that step that I would normally need to do to get the same effect. Although it is a little more subtle.

With It Cosmetics Tightline Mascara (upper lashes only)

After I am done with my top lashes I use Benefits They're Real Mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

Benefit's They're Real $23 (full size)

In my opinion, it has one of the coolest wands I have ever seen. Right now I only have a sample size and it has lasted me forever! Here is my completed eye look.

Benefit's They're Real added to top and bottom lashes

And NOW I can conquer the world! OK maybe that's slightly extreme. But slap a little mascara on this girl and I feel like I can do all things! The last product that goes on is just a touch of lip gloss. And that's it! You are now good to go!

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Too Faced The Chocolate Bar Palette Review

Too Faced The Chocolate Bar Palette $49

Today we are looking at the new palette from Too Faced, The Chocolate Bar! At first glance, this looks like something straight out of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! Just imagine opening it and finding that glorious golden ticket. Instead, you get 16 AWESOME shadows that smell like the chocolate factory itself.

Isn't she a beauty!

The packaging is tin and closes with magnets. It is very sturdy! I can turn it upside down and shake this bad boy and it is not going to open. There are no extras, such as a liner, brush, or primer that come with this but it is wonderful all by itself. Now enough of the outside! Let's take a peek inside.

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Out of the 16 shades there are 6 mattes and 10 shimmer. Most are neutral shades while a few are pops of color. All shades blend great and have wonderful payoff. A few of my favorite colors are Salted Caramel (my most favorite transition shade), Candied Violet and Cherry Cordial. The primer I used today is Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion.

Well that's all for today! Let me know if there are any other palettes you would like a review of. Please take a moment to subscribe and like me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SummertimeBeauty.

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Welcome to my blog!

Hi! I'm Summer and welcome to my beauty blog! I am so excited to start this journey of helping women everywhere feel beautiful inside and out!!

I started to fall in love with make-up about a year ago and let me tell you I. AM. OBSESSED. (to say the least) I have been able to learn so much from Beauty Gurus on YouTube in the last year and I want to share all that I have learned with all of you. Jaclyn Hill, Nicole Guerriero and Kandee Johnson are just a few of the girls that have taught me so much through their channels. They inspire me everyday to get better and better.

What you will find here on my blog:

Tutorials for all kinds of occasions and everyday wear.
Reviews on new products, including swatches with and without primer.
Affordable make-up looks with some of the best drugstore products.
Hauls!
And the occasional GIVEAWAY!! Yay!

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