Sunday, October 30, 2016

Review: Kleancolor Madly Matte Liquid Lipsticks

    
We all know how easy it would be to walk into a Sephora and spend around $30 on a lipstick, luckily we don't have to if we don't want to.  With bolder color lips on the rise and matte lipsticks as sharp and trendy as ever, I decided to try out some less expensive liquid lipsticks and so far these are by far the best.  KleanColor is a less expensive cosmetic company who stays on top of recent makeup trends. Getting on to the product itself, I would say the formula is pretty comparable to the melted matte lipstick by Two Faced; Product goes on smooth, long lasting (I only have to reapply one time in the middle of the day), and does dry completely. I personally have been loving their nudes and deep red shades. My one and only complaint is that the darker colors don't pass the kiss test without residue, but that's somewhat to be expected with such concentrated product. Overall, I'm totally digging this brand and i hope you guys look into them, the variety for the price is incredibly impressive!       -LilyVera


  • KleanColor website- link
  • liquid lipstick sets on Amazon- link


Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Review/ First Impression: bh Cosmetics, Carli Bybel Palette

           

I was beyond excited when this beauty came in and with it finally back in stock on bh Cosmetics' website, I really wanted to share my first impressions with you guys!  As a vlogger, Carli Bybel collaborated with bh to make this awesome shadow & highlight palette at an affordable price, it is currently available on the bh website for only $14.50 + tax, which for the quality is super great.  Staring off with the packaging, the white cushion print is so original and cute, but once you opened it up my favorite part was that it does come with a full size mirror. Overall the packaging is very light weight and not too large so it'd be great for travel, especially because of the color variety.  I decided to you use only this palette when it came to my eyes and highlight today and was really impressed with the result.  I don't know if this will be a go to for my everyday eye makeup, but I definitely love the highlight.  All of the shades went on pretty smooth, some of the lighter transition colors were a bit less pigmented, but the two darkest crease colors were amazing! the second highlight to the left is for sure my favorite of the 4, at least for my skin tone, although I think it's great that with her collaboration she wanted to keep the shades versatile. All together i really enjoy this product and am happy to add it to my collection. A+           -LilyVera


Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Using Layering in a Simple Fall Outfit- OOTD

              

When it comes to cold weather, layering is my best friend. Where I live, this fall is already freezing!! (take in mind I'm a complete freeze baby) Anyways, I thought today's outfit was a great example of layering in a really simple way. I recently picked up this great sweater from Forever21 with cute zipper details on the sides and thought that it would look even better with a turtle neck. To add something not only practical for warmth but also cute, I started with plain black mock turtle neck tank top and layered the striped sweater on top but left the side zippers open to show the sides. For pants I reached for my favorite colored jeans which I love because the military green is great for fall & then for shoes I just added some dusty brown colored suede booties. I also ended up adding a cream colored watch just to have a final touch. Hope you all enjoyed! and don't forget to follow my page on bloglovin' & checkout my social media links    -LilyVera

  • similar sweater-link (I couldn't find the same sweater online)
  • jeans- link
  • turtle neck- link
  • similar boots- link


Sunday, October 23, 2016

How to Look Good When You Aren't Feeling Your Best



Whether it be seasonal allergies, the common cold, or even just a bum day, chances are that we will all have a day or two this fall that we don't feel good. Despite whatever it may be that is getting us down, there are some easy steps we can take to feeling and looking better.  It may seem cliche, but a full breakfast can really give you what you need in the morning; My breakfast consisted of two mini protein muffins, a sliced banana, and some fresh strawberries. Along with breakfast, a large cup of coffee or tea always seems to boost your energy.  following a yummy breakfast, the best thing you can do is use an invigorating face wash and then after moisturizing I always reach for a good eye serum to get rid of any dark circles. Right now, Proactive's Brightening Eye Serum is my current go to, but Sephora also always has some good ones in stock if you interested in other options. With a clean fresh face already obtained, the best thing you can do on a rough day is stick to lighter natural makeup and a cute casual outfit. You really don't want to weigh down your face or wear anything uncomfortable. following the picture above, I stuck with basic thick black leggings, no heal ankle booties, a classic olive colored sweater and topped it off with a warm scarf. After following this really easy processes in the morning, I felt more awake and better prepared for the day. Hope this gave all of you ideas for looking and feeling better even on the hardest days, links to everything will be down bellow & don't forget to check back for new posts                     -LilyVera


Friday, October 21, 2016

Fall Fashion Inspiration & Get to know me



Hello Lovelies, I thought that a fun fall outfit of the day would be a wonderful way to start off this blog.  For those of you who don't know, My name is Lily and starting this page is something I've had under consideration for quite a while now.  Getting back to this fall inspired outfit, I think in the fall it can be so incredibly easy to incorporate colors; Instead of a basic burgundy or olive green I went with this burnt orange top that still focused on fall warm tones & brought the cute lace-up detail that has been trending recently.  With fall being the perfect time for relaxed denim, I settled on a looser pair of high-waisted light wash jeans from American Eagle and pair it together with these classic black leather healed booties.  Lastly, I added a small Kate Spade crossbody bag, a bold hat with both caramel and black detailing, and pulled it all together with some gold arm candy. Hope you all pulled a little inspo for your fall wardrobe & Ill link all the pieces down bellow. Make sure to follow me for new updates coming soon.       -LilyVera