MAC Hayley Williams- Sounds like Noise: Review/ Comparison

Hey fellow beauty junkies! I hope all has been going well with everyone. I've been on a bit of a makeup hiatus lately, but I recently picked up a new lippie from the Hayley Williams collabo with MAC and I have to say that I am impressed. Sounds like Noise is described as a "bright, true orange matte," but I can't say I wholeheartedly agree with that. SLN has more of a satin finish, and seems like more of a brighter, yellow-based, slightly more saturated pastel orange in my opinion, instead of a true/bright orange orange. I was a bit disappointed because based on the description, I thought I'd be getting a nice, matte orange... something bright and true like the orange in the AT&T logo... but this softer orange is beautiful in it's own right. I read on a few forums that it was similar to Milani Sweet Nectar (which I own), so I was kind of hesitant to make the purchase, but curiosity got the best of me and I dropped the $16.20 (after taxes) and picked this lippie up. And honestly, it isn't anything like Sweet Nectar, so I have no clue why anyone would compare the two as if they could be dupes. Sweet Nectar has a shinier finish, and is altogether deeper and more of a red-orange. Personally, I feel like Sounds like Noise isn't like any other color MAC has, and I hope they eventually decide to make it permanent, because it's a great everyday swipe and go lipstick. And I love that it's non-drying on my lips. I don't own anything like it, and since I've been wearing it daily, I think I'll have to get a backup while I still can.

I'll update in a few days with a lip swatch, but until then, here's a few swatches of Sounds like Noise next to Milani's Sweet Nectar for your enjoyment and comparison.

 (Sounds like Noise in natural daylight)

(L-R: Milani Sweet Nectar & Sounds like Noise in daylight)

(L-R: Sweet Nectar & Sounds like Noise... this pic gives the most accurate color for SLN)

(Sweet Nectar & Sounds like Noise outdoors)

(Milani Sweet Nectar & MAC Sounds like Noise outdoors/shade)

(Sweet Nectar & Sounds like Noise outdoors in direct sunlight)

(outdoors in partial sun)

All pictures (with the exception of the 1st three) were taken outdoors and in various lights WITHOUT flash.

What do you guys think of Sounds like Noise?

-Miss Brina

Hey there friend!

BLAST FROM THE PAST!

I had every intention of posting this, but somehow I never got around to it. Hard to believe it's been sitting in my drafts for almost a year. Since everything is still current I thought... better late than never, right?

ENOJY!

I saw this tag on Jump in my Sidecar and thought it was too cute to pass up!

1. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? I think so
   
2. A big poofy dress or a short party dress? Short Party Dress, I like to be able to move... you never know when you may need to high tail it outta somewhere LOL
3. Are diamonds a girl's best friend? I'd personally like something a bit more... shall we day... EDIBLE =)
4. Is your hair up or down today? Up in a bun... It was too hot for anything else
5. Do you straighten your hair? Ocassionally
6. Favorite mascara? The Curling by Kevyn Aucoin
7. Do you get your nails done? Nope
8. Small or large purses? I'm a mommy so LARGE 
9. Jeans or sweats? Jeggings... best of both worlds!
10. Do you wear clothes/shoes/jewelry that's uncomfortable? Nope... I refuse to spend money on things I'll dread wearing.
11. Do you text message a lot? I sure as heck do, sometimes I don't feel like talking
12. Whats your favorite color? Green
13. Heels or flats? Heels
14. Would you ever leave the house without makeup on? Yep
15. Walmart or Target? Walmart because it's open 24 hours 
16. Do you think lip gloss is the best!? Not really, I prefer good old fashioned lipstick (no sticky feeling)
17. Do you own any big sunglasses? 2 pair
18. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? About 15 minutes, but 45 if it's me and the little one
19. Gold or silver? I LOVE Rose Gold
20. Do you like to wear dresses? When it's hot out
21. In the last 48 hours have you hung out with a guy? Yeah buddy
22. Do you like to hold hands? I sure do
23. What do you notice when you first meet a guy? Eyes, they say a lot if you take the time to read them
24. Do you like making eye contact? I always do
25. Would you kill for chocolate? No sir
26. On a scale from 1-10 how fun is shopping? I'd give it a solid 8, 2 if it's around Christmas time
27. Do you yell a lot? Depends on who I'm talking to
28. Do you wear sweatpants/pajamas to school/work? Oh heck yes!
29. Have you ever dressed unlike yourself to impress a guy? Nope
30. What makeup could you not live without? EOS Sweet Mint lip balm
31. Do you fall in love easily? I sure don't
32. Do you have cramps? Nope, but thanks for asking 
33. Do you think you have the bestest friend ever? I most certainly do! Love ya!

Smoke & Diamonds: FOTD

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!

Well hello there! It's been awhile since I've posted, and since my goal is to give this little ol' blog of mine much more tlc/post more frequently than I did last year.... you get a FOTD!!! This is a look I wore  going out with the family for Papa Bear's birthday. It was a great night out and you all get to see a few new products that I've been trying out over the last few weeks that I'm absolutely loving! My camera wasn't picking up the true color of Smoke & Diamonds, but it is such a pretty silvery, smoked gray that looks AWESOME in a smokey eye look for all eye colors!

Products Used:

Ruby Kisses 3D Face Creator (review/swatches coming)

Ben Nye Banana Powder

NYX Stay Matte Not Flat Powder

La Femme Blush- Russet & Sienna

MAC Smoke & Diamonds eyeshadow

Wet N Wild Vanity palette

Physicians Formula Creme Liner- Black

Sumita Intense Eye Liner- Black

Covergirl Great Lash Lots of Lashes Mascara

Wet N Wild Lipstick- Stoplight Red

Rimmel Lipstick- Bordeaux

Has anyone else tried the Ruby Kisses 3D Face Creator? It's been my go to foundation for the last 2.5 weeks :)

Have the most amazing of Valentine's Days everyone!

-Miss Brina

EOTD: Yellow and Brown POP

Hey everyone! It was a cool, yet sunny day here in SoCal so I decided to do a fun look to match my mood and this great weather. Hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:

MAC eyeshadows- Chrome Yellow, Goldenrod, Ricepaper

Laura Geller Baked shadow duo- Biscotti

Sleek Ultra Mattes V2 Palette- Black and Brown shades

Stila Stay All Day Liner- Black

Napoleoon Perdis eye pencil- White

NYX Jumbo Pencil- Milk

Aromaleigh Pigment- Curious and Curiouser

MAC lipstick- Violetta

MAC Zoomlash Mascara- Black

Brushes by E.L.F, Sonia Kashuk, Illamasqua, Coastal Scents 

What are your favorite eyeshadow combos to wear on wonderfully sunny days?

-Miss Brina

MAC Party Parrot- and it's accidental DUPE!!!

Let me start this off by saying... I FINALLY GOT MY PAWS ON PARTY PARROT!!!! (ya'll should see me doing my happy dance lol) I've been wanting this lipstick since it came out with the Iris Apfel collection early last year, so when it came out again with the Strength collection I was all set and ready to get my hands on it... but NO... a bunch of greedy heffas beat me to it LOL I almost cried when  it was sold out AGAIN before I could grab one, so after calling several stores and coming up short, I went the ebay route. And to be honest, I actually lucked up and got mine for just a few dollars more than I would have paid in the store (yay eBAY).

MAC Party Parrot

With Flash

 Without Flash

Anyways, upon opening it, my heart kind of dropped a little. I didn't really have anything similar to Party Parrot in my collection, so when it sold out again I happened to stumble upon Rimmel's KATE lippies in shade 06. I thought it looked kind of simliar to Party Parrot, but that "what if" was still in the back of my mind, which is why I tracked that bad boy down and paid above retail for it. But enough of my rambling. While not spot on, the Rimmel lipstick is pretty darn close to Party Parrot, just slightly deeper with a satin-ish finish. So in actuality, if you own shade 06, you can blot the shine away with a kleenex and pretty much pass on Party Parrot and save some $$$$.

Check out the pictures and let me know what you think.

 Comparison Swatches

L-R: Covergirl Fiarytale, MAC Party Parrot, Rimmel Kate 06

Covergirl Fiarytale, MAC Party Parrot, Rimmel Kate 06 (natural light-overcast)

Covergirl Fiarytale, MAC Party Parrot, Rimmel Kate 06 (inside with flash)

After seeing the swatches, what do you all think? Is the Rimmel lipstick a pretty decent dupe for Party Parrot?

Anyone else grab something from the Strength collection?

-Miss Brina

CVS Haul: Wet N Wild

 Stoplight Red and Sugar Plum Fairy

 I went into CVS today trying to pick up a WetNWild lipstick in 24K, but they didn't carry it. I swear I've been trying to get my hands on this shade for over a year, and NONE of the stores I go into it carry it (and I REFUSE to pay those outrageous ebay prices for something I can get in the store much cheaper). But I decided to make the trip worth it and picked up STOPLIGHT RED and SUGAR PLUM FAIRY after seeing a few swatches of them online. I have to say that I like SUGAR PLUM FAIRY so much more in person. I almost didn't buy it, but pictures don't do it justice, it's pretty hard to get it's true color to translate. It's so much deeper than it photographs, just a really beautiful plum shade, great for fall. And STOPLIGHT RED is just your everyday beautiful red. They go on with a bit of a sheen but after a few minutes they set to a nice satin/matte finish.... and last ALL DAY! I only retouch my lipstick once at the end of my day, and that is simply out of habit. I hear people complain about these lipsticks being cheap, and drying and how they pull when you apply them... but I mean for $1.99 I think they out preform themselves. As long as WetNWild makes these lipsticks I'll be buying them.

WNW Mega Last lipstick

WNW Sugar Plum Fairy and WNW Stoplight Red

Lip Swatches

Stoplight Red

Sugar Plum Fairy (flash)

Sugar Plum Fairy (no flash)

WNW Bronzer: Princess

I also picked up a bronzer by WNW in the shade PRINCESS. I always look at it in the store but never can talk myself into buying it... but it was only $1 on sale so I scooped that bad boy up and I'm actually really digging this bronzer. I was concerned about the shimmer (I prefer a matte bronzer) but it's not really bad, gives your skin a nice dewy effect rather than a I rolled my face in glitter look. I'll be keeping it in rotation for awhile.

All in all, I'm absolutely happy with my impromptu $5 CVS haul! And I'm really falling in love with the brand all over again. I used to rock the lippies and mascara back in high school because they were affordable aKa cheap, but the quality and variety of the products they put out is nothing to sleep on... they're like my go to DUPE brand lol

How do you guys feel about Wet N Wild products?

-Miss Brina

EOTD: Feeling Purple

Well hello there! I hope everyone had a great holiday, I know I sure did. I haven't really been doing much in the makeup department lately (with the exception of playing with a few items for upcoming posts)... so I decided to break out the old 88 palette and give the peepers a little pick me up while I had 5 minutes to myself. Please excuse the eyebrows, I'm simply too lazy to tweeze them right now LOL Hope you all like it!

Products Used:

CS 88 Palette

MaqPro HD Puff Foundation (base)

Milani Extreme liquid liner

Sumita eyeliner (LOVE!!!!)

BE Mascara

CS and E.L.F. brushes

-Miss Brina