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Colour Pop Pastel Punch Spring Collection Swatches!

Hello my lovelies!

So I am sick. I have been sick since before Easter. It's never going to go away. I will have endless amounts of snot (sorry but hey, it is what it is) until the end of time. Or at least that's what it feels like. My nose is so red and crusty, that my makeup looks horrendous and every time I try to carry on a conversation…. I cough a bunch. So to spare you all the grossness (unless you watch our vlogs haha) I've decided this week I will be blogging instead of filming for my beauty channel. I'm really hoping I feel better soon. I'm not sure what is going on with this, but I'm over it.

I recently was sent Colour Pop's new spring collection, Pastel Punch. It is so colorful, fun and gorgeous. Today I'm going to share all of the swatches. I have the super shock shadows, super shock blushes and the lippie pencils and lippie stix!! WOOOHOOO! Huge thanks to Colour Pop for the generosity and hooking me up!! I love my job :)

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The whole collection :)

Super Shock Eyeshadows ~ $5

The eyeshadows are all very nicely pigmented. The mint one (Flux) is a tad chalky when swatted but gorgeous when you apply with a flat brush and pack it on the lid. If you are not familiar with Colour Pop they are like a cream shadow but a dryer version if that makes sense. First touch it feels like a normal dry shadow but then once you really get a good feel it has a bouncy texture and a more creamy feel. But it's not greasy in any way and you can also use these with a fluffy brush in the crease like you could with a normal shadow. It takes a little longer to blend but you can still get the same look.

I will put a (LOVE) by the colors that are my favorites :)

Downtown: Deep cool-toned taupe in a Matte finish, whether you are uptown or downtown this shade will get you around.

This is what the back of the shadows look like on the back. 

Bites:  A true white in a Matte finish, mosquito bites, love bites but this shade rocks!

In A Pickle:  Pastel coral pink in a Matte finish, it’s kind of a big dill! (LOVE)

Taco: Mid-tone aqua in a Matte finish, though it is yummy, we don’t recommend eating it.

Daddy:  Cool-toned vibrant violet in a Matte Pressed Pigment, named after our cuddly in-office pooch!

Shop:  Rusty coral in a Matte finish, shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist! (LOVE)

Cowboy:  True pastel lavender in a Matte finish, you’ll save a horse alright…

Beauty Call:  True powder blue in a Matte finish – like a booty call but not.

Hello:  Soft pastel yellow in a Matte finish, why hello yellow!

Snap Dragon:  Mid-tone sea foam green in a Matte finish, it’s pretty as a flower and fierce as a dragon.

Flux:  What the Flux would you do without this light mint green in a Matte finish?

Acorn: Light cool-toned beige with subtle flashes of silver and gold in a Pearlized finish – you’re going to want to store this shade for safe keeping. (LOVE)

Swatches of the eyeshadows:

The last three on the right are the blushes on the picture below.

Super Shock Blushes ~ $8

These are the exact same texture as the eyeshadows. I use a stippling brush to apply these to my cheeks. The More, Please is SOOOOOOO gorgeous! The little flecks are glitter in this are so pretty, it's just beautiful. 

More Please:  Vivid fuschia with a violet- blue duo chrome in a Pearlized finish, you don’t have to ask us twice! (LOVE)

Olive:  True baby pink in a Matte finish, named after our favorite little Yorkie! (LOVE)

Rain:  Mid-tone lavender in a Matte finish, we only want to see you in the purple rain. (I haven't figured out if this will look good on me or not)

I definitely recommend getting the blushes. This is not my first time using the blushes. They are gorgeous, pigmented, easy to blend and just really pretty on the skin. 

Lippie Pencils & Lippie Stix ~ $5

I am in love with the lippie stix and lippie pencils. There are so creamy, so pigmented, glide on smoothly, smell like vanilla and stay on the lips really well and last a long time. They also do a great job of not getting all over my Invisalign aligners. They don't dry out my lips either. These are a must have product. For five bucks… you can't go wrong.

Tootsi: Cool-toned grey beige (“greige”) in a Matte finish, we want to see your Tootsi roll 

It's like a really cool toned mix between grey and purple and brown if that makes sense. It's a little scary while swatching but it's actually really cool on the lips and feels very fresh and hip. Reminds me of something Batalash Beauty would wear. If you haven't checked her out, you should! She's amazing! I totally stalk her on Instagram. I want her hair.

Westie: Soft dusty baby pink in a Matte finish, cuz West Coast is the best coast.

It's gorgeous. It's like a nice cool toned, nudey pink with a mauve undertone.

Fern: Cool-toned violet in a Cream finish, is this shade too fernalicious for you, babe?

It's a bit out of my comfort zone. I hardly wear purple but it's gorgeous if you like purple lip colors.

Julep: Bright red coral in a Cream finish, perfect for getting down and dirty in the infield or classing it up in “Millionaires Row”.

It's FABULOUS! I'm in love with this color.

Pepper: Add some spice to your life with this pastel pinky lilac in a Matte finish

It's a very cool barbie lavender. It reminds me of the Nicki Minaj but easier to wear. It doesn't make your teeth look as yellow.

Okie dokie. There you have it. Hope you enjoy. My nose is even more raw than before I started this post and now I'm going to edit today's vlog.

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See you tomorrow! Off to make some lemon and honey tea asap :)

Sam

xx

FOTD & OOTD: Grey & Flannel

Hi My Loves!!!

Yesterday we went to gymnastics and I wanted to wear something that was comfy but still cute. I decided to wear my favorite skinny jeans and new flannel top that feels like you are wearing pj's. It's seriously so soft!

Here's a breakdown of everything I wore from head to toe :)

FACE:

Michael Todd Citrus Spray

Revlon Age Defying Firming & Lifting Makeup ~ 30 Soft Beige w/Beauty Blender

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Treatment Concelaer ~ Light

Jane Bronzing Powder ~ Dream

Essence Beauty Beats Blush ~ Groupie At Heart

Benefit High Beam

EYES:

Em Michelle Phan Arched Brow Liner ~ Medium Brown

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette ~ Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit & Liar

Kardashian Beauty Out To There Mascara

LIPS:

Revlon Lipstick ~ Pink Cognito

The pictures won't center up for some reason today, so please excuse the wonky layout but here's what Lily and I wore :)

Rockstar Skinny Jeans ~ Old Navy // Flannel top ~ Ross // White Top underneath ~ Target // Cardigan ~ Ross // Romesha Boots ~ Just Fab 

Lily's shoes ~ Old Navy & Outfit by Carters :) Headband by Graceful by Anna

Thanks so much for reading :) Hope you are all having a nice week so far!

OOTD & FOTD: Mommy & Babies!

Hi My Loves!

Here's a quick outfit of the day for you. You guys seem to like them so here you go. I just love this heart sweater. I initially bought it to wear for Lily's 1st birthday and it's become one of my favorites. It's one of those sweaters that is comfy and cute and hides the extra love on your tummy... Not the most fallish color but it's still a sweater haha! It's such nice weather today so it's kind of perfect for the high 40's. Soon enough I'll be bundling up like a marshmallow.

Don't you love my little couch potato Moo spying on me in the background and of course Phoenix with his beloved truck?

Top: Ross // Jeans: Old Navy Rockstar Skinny Jeans // Scarf: David & Young (got it this summer so may not be available)

I'm testing out a new foundation I picked up at Ulta the other day. SO far I'm really liking it, it's my first day so I can't say too much yet, but I will be doing a review on it soon once I've tried it out for a bit ;) Photographs really well though! I took it on my Iphone with the front camera so it's not the best quality but you can still tell it's nice.

Love these earrings, this picture is slightly better so you can see them :)

FACE:

Shiseido Pureness Mattifying Moisturizer

Smashbox Studio Skin 2.1 

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Undereye Concealer

Jane Bronzing Powder ~ Dream

Maybelline Blush ~ Pink Weave

Benefit High Beam

EYES:

Jane Eye Primer

Em Michelle Phan Arched Brow Liner ~ Medium Brown

Makeup Geek e/s ~ Shimma Shimma (browbone), Cosmopolitan (lid), Glamorous (inner third), Mocha (lash line and outer v)

Jordana Best Lash Extreme

LIPS:

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil ~ Obsessed

Jane Intense Lip Gloss ~ Make A Difference

BRUSHES:

Sigma (use code NOV2013 for 10% off) 

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I love these love bracelets. They are such pretty arm candy.

Bracelet set: Bling

Flats: Wanted (sold out now I think)

After watching me take pictures of my outfit, Phoenix asked if I would take pictures of him so here's his modeling portfolio haha!

He was really pulling out the moves!

Top: Fab Kids // Pants: Carters (50% off entire site right now!!)

Look at Lily's cheeky little face! She's turning in to quite the character :) My sweet friend Hayley sent this outfit to her for her birthday. It's by Penelope Mack. I'm not sure where she got it from but it's super cute ;) 

"What are you lookin' at?" LOL! Watch out or Lily! She doesn't put up with any nonsense!

Here they are posing together. I'm so lucky to have such perfect little angels ;) 

Thanks so much for reading!

Happy Almost Thanksgiving :) 

Hope you all have a great, food and fun filled day tomorrow!

Here's what we did yesterday: