Fun fact: Pink is my least favorite color to wear, but I surround myself with it. My walls at home are pink, I have pink artwork around my dorm bedroom, and the majority of my makeup collection is pink. I've also even recently worn a blush-pink dress. So, what's the deal?! Truth is, I've loved pink since I was small, but it's a color that you have to be careful with, and if styled right, it can actually look pretty stellar. This month's April Favorites is chock full of pink and the color which compliments it perhaps the best: GOLD! of course.
Beauty
01. Smashbox Foundation Primer- Well hello yet again, photo finish foundation primer. This is probably the third time I've included it in my favorites, simply because it has changed the way my makeup wears and feels throughout the day. I would recommend getting the oil free version (even if you're prone to dry skin) for the summer, so that shine will never build up. Five stars, in my book!
02. Mac False Lashes Extreme Black- I'm a total stickler for not using high-end mascara. Why? Because for something that has to be replaced every three months, why would you ever spend more then 10 dollars at the most? (Plus, I love my L'Oreal Voluminous). However, I have to say that this product may have converted me. False Lashes by Mac is probably one of the best mascaras I've used period. It's thick and lengthening, and perfect for enhancing your eyes with or without liner.
03. Mac Take Root Cream Colour Base- Kardashian contour, anyone? So, I would normally never buy a cream colored base from Mac unless I knew I was going to use it a lot, but I actually picked this up at a CCO upstate over the summer, and didn't start trying it out until now. And funny enough, I actually kind of like it. It's important to be careful when contouring with a cream base, because you don't want it to look too harsh or unnatural, but blend a little of this with your favorite bronzer, and you'll nearly get an instant tan!
05. Mac Dainty- I'm sure I've raved about this before last year at some point, but if I haven't: now's the time. Dainty is perfect for a Mac starter kit because it's a typical shimmery corally pink that compliments every skin tone and shade. It's crisp, springy, and really pigmented because of it's mineralize power.
06. Mac Taupe Eyeliner and Verve Combination- Okay, so bare with me here. I think a really cool look for this summer into fall is going to be a brown lip. Sounds wild right? But I actually think it looks gorgeous from when I've tried it out. I've lately been obsessing over lining my lips with a brown eyeliner (yes, you read that right, Mac's Taupe is an eyeliner) and complimenting it with a lipstick on top. I found a brilliant brown combination has been Mac Verve over top of Taupe!
Perfume & Skincare
07. Harajuku Lovers G- I know, I know. THROWBACK much?! Yes, indeed I'm popping this into my favorites because guess what? This is one of my favorite perfumes of ALL TIME. This is literally one of those scents that I don't wear unless it's a special occasion: that's how much I love it. I'd recommend this if you're into coconut scents or sweet-sour mix scents. (Click on the name for an Ebay listing of it, cause this actually might be discontinued :/ saddd).
08. TretinX Topical- Thank you dermo doc! So this topical is a form of Retinol Cream, which if you don't know what that is, you can learn a little bit about it here. Basically, it's acne-fighting and anti-aging, and a product worth coveting because it apparently changes your skin for the better. I've been on this topical for a year now, and my skin is completely clear and flawless thanks to it. Retinol is a prescription medicine, so please talk to your dermatologist about it if you're looking to clear up your skin or avoid wrinkles!
Miscellaneous
09. Feather Torque Necklace by Orelia- How ADORABLE is this necklace you guys?! Many thanks to the team at Orelia for sending this over to me, I'm totally and utterly obsessed. This piece is the feather torque necklace, and it's a gold choker-like necklace with imprinted feathers at the edges. It's perfect to dress up any outfit, and I am absolutely head over heels for it.
10. Cut Out Triangle Bar Necklace by Orelia- Yet another piece from Orelia, this is their triangle cut-out bar necklace! How cute! I've been wearing this piece nonstop (literally just about everyday since I purchased it!) It's super trendy, and so beautifully delicate. I also love that this piece is very durable compared to other necklaces I've purchased at Forever 21. It's super strong and impeccably cute. You can purchase Orelia online or in Topshops by you :)
11. Green Classic Round Ray-Bans- The biggest star of Killer Queen is finally in my favorites! I purchased these glasses right around my birthday in September, and as you could probably already tell, haven't been able to take them off. I love how the round lenses suit my face, and the green glass gives them such an edgy feel, I love love love these (again, as if you couldn't already tell(;).
12. Birkenstocks C/O Asos- Yes, yes. I gave in. But I did it because I actually really love how comfortable Birkenstocks are (this is actually, my second pair, surprise!). I also don't often see a lot of edgy looking/black sandals that fit my aesthetic, but I like that these actually do. They will most certainly be making an appearance in posts to come (and yes, I've already had three separate people send me the meme that says these look like sandals for middle-aged uncles, THANKS GUYS! ;) ).
& Without further ado, my lookbook for this month!
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