Makeup Collection & Storage - Spring 2013

Here is my updated makeup collection and storage for spring 2013!
I absolutely love my new setup and find it works really get for me!
The acrylic case and brush holders are from MUJI, which is a store similar to the Container Store.
The case shipped very quickly and is holding up quite well; I've had it for a few month now.

How do you store your makeup?

xx Liz

IMATS NYC Haul 2013

On Sunday, April 7th, 2013 I attended NYC IMATS, which stands for the international makeup artist trade-show. I also did a tiny bit of shopping in NYC. It was so crazy in the stores, that it made it difficult to do some hardcore shopping for Spring and Summer clothes!

Things I bought at IMATS:

1) Stila Loves Roxy Palette 

2) Stilla Making Spirits Bright Palette 

3) Kabuki Brush, Shader Brush and Blending Brush

Things I bought in NYC:

1) Sephora Instant Moisturizer 

2) LUSH Sexy Peel Soap 

*We waited a really long time to buy the Stila items but their prices were awesome! I got two palettes for $20 dollars!

*I was really bummed because NYX was not at IMATS this year. I tried to buy some of their products last year but it was at least an hour wait to buy anything! I wasn't very thrilled with the brands at IMATS this year but you never know, maybe next year better brands will go!

Did you go to IMATS this year?

xx Liz

Spring Drugstore Haul

Wow, long time no post! I have been so busy these last few weeks, I haven't had time to sit down and write up a post. I managed to time a small window today to write a post up about a little shopping I did today! I am also going to NYC IMATS tomorrow, April 7th!

So, this is what I bought at Target and Walmart!

1) Rimmel BB Cream - I have heard really great things about this BB Crea, so I decided to buy it. 

2) New Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polishes - I bought four of these lovelies because they only cost  $1.50 at Walmart! I am very curious to see if they are worth it or not. They have a great color selection and for the price, you can't beat it!

3) Maybelline Baby Lips - I already own the baby lips in Quenched and I am loving it! I saw this one and though, why not? They do a great job at moisturizing your lips and they also have SPF 20!

Have you gone shopping lately??

xx Liz

NYC IMATS 2013

I am going to NYC IMATS this year!! This is the third year am I going and it is always such cool experience. Tickets are completely sold out to the show this year!!!

WHO: I am attending IMATS with my younger sister, Melina.

WHAT: IMATS stands for the International Makeup Artist Tradeshow

WHERE: NYC

WHEN: I will be attending IMATS on Sunday, April 7th only.

WHY: IMATS brings together makeup artists, vendors and makeup enthusiast together under one roof for a weekend of shopping, fashion, film and education!

HOW: I will be taking a bus to NYC and will be taking a train back to my hometown.

To learn more about IMATS vist their website http://www.imats.net/

I hope to see you there <3

xx Liz

Review: e.l.f. volumizing mascara

Over the weekend, I went to Target and picked up this e.l.f. volumizing Mascara. It only costs $2.00!!

The packaging of this mascara is very basic and simple, which doesn't bother me. The mascara doesn't have a very strong scent either, which I know can bother people. It has a nice formula, it isn't too wet nor too dry.

BEFORE

AFTER

I do have some minor breaks outs at the moment but who doesn't? 

I am also still trying to find the perfect tinted moisturizer/bb cream for my skin tone, which is near impossible because everything oxidizes on my skin. If you have any recommendations, please leave them in the comments below.

 Final Thoughts:  As you can see, this mascara does a pretty decent job and adding some extra volume to the lashes. It is also very black, which is a plus for me. The only it doesn't do, is add extra length to your lashes. Overall, this mascara is a great alternative to other expensive mascaras and I highly recommend this is beginners (:

You can buy e.l.f. products at Target or online at http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

xx Liz

*I purchased this mascara with my own money. This post is not sponsored.

Spring Beauty Wishlist!

Sephora Instant Moisturizer

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Tarte BB Tinted Treatment

What's on your current beauty wishlist??

xx Liz

Atlantic City Trip

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This past weekend I took an overnight trip with my boyfriend to the Tropicana Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ! We spent two days/one night at the casino. It was my first ever trip to a casino. I would definitely say if you are not a big gambler, then I would suggest you go to the casino over the summer or in the warmer months, so you can spend time on the boardwalk and beach.

This was the view from our room, we were on the 33rd floor

This was our room, it was very nice and the beds were very comfy!

This is the shopping center aka "The Quarter". It has over 20 different stores.

It was warm enough one of the days that we were able to take a walk on the beach

xx Liz

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