Product Review: Younique 3D Fiber Lashes

Recently, I made a purchase with Younique. I purchased the 3D Fiber Lashes. This isn't your ordinary mascara. This mascara is a four-step process that promises fuller and longer lashes. 

3D Fiber lashes includes two tubes: the transplanting gel and the natural fibers. 

Step one: Put on your everyday mascara as normal. I use Revlon's 3D Volume mascara, which you can find at your local drugstore. 

Step two: After your regular mascara dries, coat your lashes evenly with the transplanting gel. 

Step three: Immediately after, coat your lashes with the natural fibers. (Tip: Do one eye at a time to prevent the transplanting gel from drying up.)

Step four: Finish up by coating your lashes once again with the transplanting gel. You can repeat step three and four to get your desired result.

Pros: Yes, it works. As you can tell from the picture, my lashes are much fuller and longer in the "after" picture. I used about two or three coats of Younique's product to achieve this affect. I used only one coat of Revlon in my "before" picture. It's a great alternative to using false lashes. If you don't feel like dealing with glue or don't have any false lashes on hand, I would definitely recommend adding this to your beauty bag. 

Cons: It's a lengthy process. It's also messy, clumpy and takes quite a bit of practice. At first, I had the fiber lashes all over my face. With practice, I've learned how to keep the stray fibers and clumping to a minimum. The above picture was taken after my first time using this product. Don't be discourage the first time you use it!

Price: $29

To Purchase: click here

Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone who wants full lashes without the hassle of using fake lashes. Personally, I like the end result of fake lashes better than using this product. For a special event, I will still use my favorite falsies. For an everyday event when I don't feel like wearing false lashes all day, I definitely pull this out! I will most likely purchase this product again ... unless I find a better drugstore solution in the meantime!

What do you think? What's your stance on false lashes? Will you give this product a try?

Unconditionally - Katy Perry (Naked3 Daytime Look)

Hey y'all. I am a happy girl...because I just got Urban Decay's Naked3 this week! I am already obsessed with their Naked line so when I heard they were coming out with a palette that featured rose gold shades...I freaked out. No, really. I freaked out. 

I went to Sephora on Wednesday night to wait in line and pick up my order before it went on sale to the public on Thursday. I was third in line. By the time I left, the line was out the door! Looks like my concert-line skills have finally paid off in the beauty world! I promised I would review it..and I'm pretty sure I'm going to sound like an advertisement for them...that's how much I love this palette. Two words: Absolute. Perfection. Rose gold shades are my favorite. I think they compliment my brown eyes really well. I overused the "toasted" shade in my original Naked palette on my lid crease. So I feel like this palette is just a major extension of "Toasted," which I think has a rose gold tint to it. If you love "toasted," then you won't be disappointed in this palette. 

The quality is up to Urban Decay Naked standards. The already-vibrant colors stand out even more when paired with eyeshadow primer. 

The price is steep, but well worth it. If you can get your hands on one, I highly recommend it as a gift for a good friend...whether they're makeup savvy or not. Perfect for beginners and perfect for addicts.

Standout shades: Dust, Buzz, Liar, Mugshot.

Perfect for daytime/everyday routine: Strange, Dust, Burnout, Trick, Liar, Limit.

Perfect for nighttime/dramatic look: Strange, Buzz, Nooner, Darkside, Mugshot, Blackheart.

Naked is obviously great for subtle looks, but you can also darken it up. If you're going on a trip, there's no need to bring 20 different single shades. Just throw Naked3 into your suitcase and you're ready to go!

To prove it, I'm going to do one daytime look and one nighttime look for y'all. First up: This is how I integrate Naked3 into my "everyday" makeup look. I put this makeup on at 6:30 a.m and left for a meeting. When I got back home in the afternoon, I decided to do a little "photoshoot." Hours later...still looks great! Summer teamed up with me and made an awesome manicure inspired by Naked3's daytime perfection. Enjoy the pictures below the cut!

Afraid - The Neighbourhood

Hey guys! Hope you all had a spooooky Halloween! Summer and I teamed up to show y'all our Halloween looks. We have a sweet Minnie Mouse look and a dramatic vampire look! Both ends of the spectrum are covered :)

Out Alive - Kris Allen

It's no secret. I am head over heels in love with Urban Decay eyeshadow. It's also no secret that I am a die-hard fan over "Midnight Cowboy." It's one of my all time favorite shades. Day time or night time: it's perfect.

When I love something, I share it with friends. Last Christmas I decided to go on a Urban Decay shopping spree for my friends. I got the Naked palette for my mom, the Vegan palette for my long-distance friend and I saved the best for my best concert buddy, Heather. I purchased the Midnight Emergency Kit for her. Normally she doesn't wear eyeshadow so I was hesitant to give her this gift. But then again, I believe in this shade so much that a nonbeliever would love it too. It's the perfect kit for someone who doesn't wear eyeshadow and wants to just add a little bit to their everyday routine. As expected, she appreciated and loved the gift (of course with some apprehension as to if she would actually be able to apply it correctly). It was something fun, something I loved, something I know is quality, something new for her to try and play with.

The Midnight Emergency kit includes four lovely midnight shadows (midnight cowboy, midnight rodeo, midnight 15, AC/DC), a mini eyeshadow brush and some lip gloss (Midnight Cowboy Lip Junkie). 

About a month later, we met up to go to Kris Allen's Out Alive tour a few hours away. It was an incredible concert and we had so much fun. The next day, I asked her if she had her emergency kit with her. She did! So, I offered to do her makeup and "teach" her how to use it.

I wanted to share the pictures with you all because I think she looked fabulous in the Midnight Emergency kit.

I loved the final result, my mom loved the final result and even her family that night complimented her on her "Midnight" look. I think it's perfect for the day but she could also darken it up a bit for a night time look.

I hope you loved the little "midnight makeover," Heather. Thanks for being the best concert pal around and thanks for being an awesome makeup model. :)

If you can get your hands on a Midnight Emergency kit - do it! You can still find it around online. If not, I would recommend at least buying "Midnight Cowboy" and pairing it with your favorite darker shades. It looks great with any other color!

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50 Ways To Say Goodbye - Train

Hi all! I promise I'll stop starting off every one of my posts with, "I'm sorry I haven't been posting." A week or so ago I went to Train and Mat Kearney's concert with my mom and her friend. I had a really great time. I'm a big fan of Mat Kearney. It was great to finally see him live. I wasn't disappointed. I saw Train last year with Maroon 5. It was nice to see them again, as well. Very talented people! If you have a chance: be sure to check out the tour!

Here is my eyeshadow look from that show:

Yellow - Coldplay

When I returned to the States, I only had a few days to rest. Then, I was off to Atlanta for the Coldplay show! What an amazing way to be welcome back home. Hands down: it was the best concert I had ever been to!

I bought this polish awhile ago when the neon trend had barely begun. I never used it until this occasion came around. Honestly, I probably won't use it again. It was too thin and too messy. Yeah, my nails were a wreck after my trip but this was ridiculous. I loved the color, it just wasn't up to my expectations. I have a neon pink china glaze that works a thousand times better.

Kingdom Come - The Civil Wars

I saw The Hunger Games yesterday after finishing the book...it was great! This morning I woke up and felt like putting on bright purple eyeshadow after seeing all of the characters with bright eyeshadows themselves. 

Boston - Augustana

"I think I need a sunrise. I'm tired of the sunset."

Hey everyone! I'm adoring my new palette. I had a bit of time yesterday to try out some new colors before I had to leave the house. I snapped some quick pictures and I'm here to show you how it turned out!

The other night I saw a gorgeous sunset with unique colors. It was the inspiration behind this look. (So cliche, I know. It really was beautiful, though.)

Dragon - Tori Amos

Hey guys! Summer, here. 

We recently were contacted about working with a company to post about the year of the dragon, which is part of the chinese astrological calendar. I didn't really know much about it so I decided to check it out and see what it was all about and turns out...it's my sign!

I started reading up about it and found out that it's going to be a good year for me! It determined (by the year I was born) that I am an earth dragon and because this is the year of the black water dragon - I will be receiving some money this year! Haha! I'm not going to question it...just embrace it!

Anyway, Alexis and I decided to do a joint post because the colors were really beautiful. 

We received a few samples to complete the manicure. We used Pure Ice nail polish with a Pure Ice crackle over top. You can purchase these polishes at your local Wal-Mart or Walgreens for around $2.00. You can not beat that. SERIOUSLY. Go get some. 

*I saw on their Facebook page that they have a few other sets, much like this one. Including one with a sapphire polish!! (Our birthstone. Yes, both of ours!) Also a set with a TO-DIE-FOR glitter and black patent leather-esque crackle. 

Are you convinced that you need this in your life yet? Good.

 The set I received even included the cutest little nail file. Love.

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Ours - Taylor Swift

Hello, loves!

Yesterday I went to the hair salon. I was really feeling my outfit, so I decided to try out some new eyeshadow to compliment it. I really like how it turned out. I am loving my new MAC pigment that I got for Christmas. It is flawless.

Wait - David Archuleta

Hey there!

Hope everyone is having a great week and has enjoyed looking at the holiday collection post! Yesterday, I went back and added Brooke's picture if you want to go back and check her pictures out!

I told you all I was working on taking pictures of the makeup items I got for christmas! So...here they are :)

Colder Weather - Zac Brown Band

I went to a concert last night! I thought I'd share my eyeshadow look! I bought a few new makeup products this week that I've been wanting to try out.

Moment 4 Life - Nicki Minaj

Hey everyone! In the beginning of the summer, I was playing around with eye shadow. I came up with a white/purple/blue look. I started off wanting to imitate Britney Spears' eye shadow in the "I Wanna Go" video, but I ended up doing this instead when I found some old blue eye shadow!  I went out for the day and when I came home I remembered to snap some pictures. This is what I came up with:

You Can - David Archuleta

Hey everyone! Quick update with an eyeshadow look! It's pretty simple...You only need one pigment, one eyeshadow, and some black eyeliner!

Click the link to read on.

Eyeshadow: Peacock - Katy Perry

If you know me, you know peacocks are my favorite animal. I was wearing my peacock necklace today and I was inspired to create this eyeshadow look! It is a fun night-time look. I love how it turned out.

Plus, I really want to make an eyeshadow look for every song off of Katy Perry's album "Teenage Dream." Her songs are colorful and I think I can makeup some creative eyeshadow looks!