Urban Decay F&F Haul!

Hello,

I got my Urban Decay Friends&Family sale order in the mail today! 
I'm not sure what I prefer- to open a box that I got in the mail with makeup, or coming home with a bag full of goodies..what do you think?

here are my goodies, I will upload swatches and my opinion on them later in the week. 

Items:
1) Super Saturated High-Gloss Lip Color in- Naked, Love Child
2) Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush-I have the Naked foundation, and heard great things about this brush, wanted to try it out. (check out that beautiful packaging!!)
3) Lipstick (with a little sword at the bottom) in Confession.  

Can't wait to use all of my new treats :)

Yours,
Michelle. 

Product Review: Undercover Pot by Laura Mercier

Hello,

I want to review the Laura Mercier's Undercover Pot for you guys, so here we go: 
I'll start with how I got to buying this product (and why). Ever since I can remember myself, I've had dark purplish circles. Not because I didn't sleep (I have a talent for sleeping 12+ hours straight), but because I have REALLY thin and transparent skin under my eyes.
Before discovering LM's wonderful product, I was using Clinique's Airbrush Concealer (which don't get me wrong is really awesome, but it's not very pigmented so it did nothing for me, but yet, I kept using it). I owned this from way back when it was in a that messy tube. 

So button line, in the last year I really started getting into make up, watching lots of YouTube videos, reading blogs and browsing Sephora for hours! (mostly online)- and decided that it's time to get these bad boys under my eyes under control.

I walked into Sephora wanting to get Bobbi Brown's brightening concealer pot (will try that when I run out of the LM one), but the sweet sales lady geared me towards the LM stand.
After she applied it, that's it- I was sold.  

Application: 
Step 1: On the left side is the "Secret Camouflage" and the claim (taken from sephora.com): "The unique Secret Camouflage formula is oil-free and stays in place all day long to cover blemishes, scars, and imperfections."
So far, I only used it to counteract the purple under my eye, before I put on the concealer, and it certainly does the job. 
The texture is like you freeze a pressed eye shadow, and then use it (sorry about the bad description, hope it makes sense!)
Step 2: On the right side is the "Secret Concealer" (taken from sephora.com): "Secret Concealer—its emollient formula allows for a smooth application in the sensitive eye area." 
and it really lives up to that promise. It brightens my eye area, and makes me look really awakened. The texture is creamy and it's really pigmented- so you don't need to use a lot of product. 
step 3: Set your paint job. Located under the products from step 1,2. There's a screw-able compartment that contains the translucent powder (see in the pics). Nothing special to say about it. I don't have oily skin so not a must have step for me. 

ok, on to some pics! 

Step 1,2

Step 3

Quick summary:
1) Is it worth the time when i'm rushing out the door in the morning: YES (takes 2-3 min)
2) How do I apply it? I use the Sigma F70 concealer brush from step 1,2 and then Sigma E40 tapered blending for step 3. I tried to apply with my fingers once, took a lot of time and didn't look as good. 
3) Price: $34 (USD). Yep, on the pricey side. I have it almost 5 months now and didn't hit pan yet. I use it daily. Undercover Pot on Sephora.com.
4) A bit about myself- I'm 22, have dry-normal very fair skin. 

I purchased mine from the lovely Sephora Soho location in nyc. 

Thanks for reading,
Michelle. 

Tory Burch spring 2012 handbag collection

Hey guys,


I will be dedicating this post to the amazing Tory Burch handbags collection for this spring.
She came out with the Robinson collection, which is named after her parents (so sweet!). The collection is all about classic and elegant lines with a great eye catching colors.


Here are some of my favs from this collections

the WEEKENDER

ROBINSON SATCHEL 

Also, from the regular collection here are a few I would love to own :)

adalyn FOLDOVER MESSENGER

CROC PRINT 797 LARGE SATCHEL

 'Rachael' Crossbody Bag- I like the grey/neon yellow- what about you?

*all pics were taken from toryburch.com and nordstrom.com

Betsey Johnson for Sephora by OPI

Hey Guys,

I'm so excited to tell you all about my new Betsey J. nail polish "it's my pink" for Sephora by OPI!
It a really gorgeous fuchsia shade, and a definite must-have for the summer.  

my nails look really matte- their not I had a glossy top-coat

                             This pic really shows the color, although the pink is brighter in realty!

Regarding the scented part- it really IS scented! you can smell it approx. 30 minutes after applying the polish- a gentle flower scent is revealed!

Let me know what you think :)

Love,
Michelle.

Downtown NYC

Hello again,

One of my fav things to do is exploring new locations in the city with my camera every other weekend (and especially when it's so nice and sunny outside!!).
Here are some of the moments I've captured,

Hope you enjoyed,

Michelle.

Rory Beca for Forever21

Hey guys,


I'm was so exited to see this collaboration! Rory Beca always uses lovely colors&fabrics combos, and gorgeous prints! 
One of the best things about this collection are the prices- it ranges from $15 to ~$25! you just cant beat that.


Some of the clothing you can get in stores:

I really liked the 2nd&3rd look. What about you?

Love, 

Michelle.

*pictures were taken from forever21.com

Sunset

Sunset @Union Square. Pretty, ha?


Love,
Michelle.