TOP 10 Favorites from MAC Cosmetics

1. PREP +PRIME NATURAL RADIANCE

This primer is the best primer I have every used, if I go a day without it I notice a HUGE difference in how my makeup applies and wears through the day. My skin is combo but mostly oily and the hydrating properties add just enough to wear I'm not over compensating but then dries down to really grab that foundation and make it apply the most smooth and flawless application all but while still controlling oils. 

KEY CLAIMS:

• Controls oil
• Provides long-term hydration
• Smoothes and softens skin
• Improves radiance
• Refines skin
• Silicone-free

2. PRO LONGWEAR FOUNDATION

This has been my holy grail foundation for the past 4 years and I haven't found literally anything better. I can wear this from 6 am till midnight and it still looks flawless. It is the only foundation that keeps my skin looking less oily, it has the perfect amount of coverage and I do have quite a bit of acne scarring which sucks but it covers it like a dream. I apply this with a Real Techniques beauty blender dampened and it almost makes the mattifying properties of this blend with an almost mattifying glow. It doesn't have any flashback in photos and looks wonderful in literally any photos. For reference I wear the color NW20 when I'm not looking super tan, I do have to mix colors tho when I'm tan because the next shade darker is too orange for me. So when I'm tan I mix the shade N18 with NW25. Also I have never had any of MAC foundations break me out ever. I hear this a lot that people break out because of them and honestly it's probably a combination of things. It could be skincare, it could be products not mixing well with other products, or not washing your skin properly.. even diet and lifestyle all come to play, so be really careful when analyzing what is breaking you out. 9 times out of 10 it's not a product unless you are allergic to said product you will have a reaction almost immediately.

KEY CLAIMS: 

• Long-wearing, 15 hours
• Transfer-resistant
• Oil-free
• Controls oil
• Provides stay-true colour
• Sweat- and humidity-resistant
• Photo-friendly
• Dermatologist tested
• Ophthalmologist tested
• For all skin types

3. STUDIO FIX PERFECTING POWDER

I can't say enough good things about this powder, this is a very recent launch as of last year. I set my entire face with this stuff and I swear it is like magic dust. It's such a micro fine powder and it just gives that air brushed affect to the skin, but it looks that way ALL day. This powder will NEVER look cakey or like your wearing too much makeup. I've probably purchased like 5 of them since it launched. For Reference I wear the color *Light Plus*

KEY CLAIMS: 

• Reduces appearance of pores 
• Sets makeup without disturbing colour 
• Controls oil 
• Non-settling 
• Features a comfortable formula 
• Non-drying 
• For all skin types 
• Non-acnegenic 
• Dermatologist tested

4. Mineralize Timecheck Lotion

MAC's Mineralize line is probably one of the best mineralized lines out there, now that's my personal opinion, but if you've tried everything from this line it's incredible. This product is one of the coolest though because It acts as a moisturizer and primer in one also with anti-aging properties infused as well! When putting this product on I still moisturize but this just literally blurs everything out on your skin making for the most smooth canvas to apply makeup. It almost adds like a filter on your skin and makes all your pores disappear. I do notice that one bottle of this stuff lasts me quite a while which is good because it is more on the pricey side but so worth it!! 
KEY CLAIMS: 

• Smoothes skin
• Instantly reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Hydrating
• Instantly reduces appearance of pores
• Soothes skin
• Improves radiance
• For all skin types
• Non-acnegenic
• Dermatologist tested
• Ophthalmologist tested

5. Matte Bronze Bronzing Powder

This bronzer literally gives my face life, I will never go without it. It is the best color for bronzer and never looks orange or muddy. Which is something super important to look for in bronzer. I use it to slightly contour and then dust it over my temples and jaw line. I prefer bronzing over contouring any day and it's super on trend right now. That very warm summery glow. One of my absolute favorite part of my makeup routine!! 
KEY CLAIMS: 

• Contains light-reflecting bronzing pigments
• Provides a natural, sun-kissed look
• For a wide variety of skin tones
• Dermatologist tested
• Ophthalmologist tested
• Non-acnegenic

6. Brushstroke Eyeliner

So this is a super new favorite, this just launched I wanna say back in March? AND THIS EYELINER Is the best hands down liquid liner I have ever used. I have very large eyes and stuff tends to crease on me pretty easily just depending on how oily my eyelids are. But eye liner only on my right eye always transfers and this one literally does not budge!!!! It glides on like a dream and stays on for literally ever. It does come off when you're ready to take your makeup off fairly easy so you're not sat there scrubbing your eyes forever, which is a really good thing. Life changing eyeliner!!!!
KEY CLAIMS: 

• Long-wearing, 24 hours 
• Features easy and precise lining 
• Features rich, intense colour 
• Smudge-proof 
• Transfer-resistant 
• Water-resistant 
• Sweat- and humidity-proof 
• Ophthalmologist tested 
• Safe for contact lens wearers 
• Removes easily with warm water

7. Fix + OF COURSE

Alright so of course I have to add in Fix + because this is holy grail product of everyone on planet earth but I do want to share some KEY details of what this product actually does and is actually for because I do see across the board a lot of people don't really know and aren't aware. This is a multi use product for me and I will not be without it, especially now since moving to Arizona, THIS IS NEEDED. When I use this, I spray before my makeup, after my liquid and after my entire face. Also Anytime through out the day if I feel my makeup needs to be refreshed. This product is not considered a SETTING SPRAY. This will not elongate the wear of your makeup. What this actually does is it gently soothes and refreshes the skin and finishes the makeup. It's infused with a blend of green tea, Chamomile and cucumber to soothe the skin. Gives an instant boost of hydration while delivering a soft sheen to refresh and finish makeup. This product also contains Glycerin that will give you that dewey summer glow. 
KEY CLAIMS: 

• Soothes and refreshes skin
• Hydrating
• Dermatologist tested
• Ophthalmologist tested
• Non-acnegenic

8. Next To Nothing Finishing Powder 

I'm sure you have all heard about Next to Nothing. Well this powder is quite literally a Instagram filter for your skin. I was blown away when I first tried it. You don't have to just use it with the Next to Nothing Face Color, You can use it with any foundation you'd like to. When you set your foundation with it, it just blurs everything right in front of your eyes and your skin just looks so soft and blurred, no residue of powder at all. The texture is very creamy and smooth, giving that barely there, soft focused look to the skin. Because this product is oil free and controls oils I notice I really don't get oily while wearing this powder and I have super oily skin, usually when products says they control oil.. On me they really don't.  Ya'll need this in your life, especially if you're the type of makeup person that wears very little makeup. This product is a must!!! 

KEY CLAIMS: 

• Refines skin texture 
• Provides instant radiance 
• Provides stay-true colour 
• Long-wearing 
• Controls oil 
• Oil-free 
• Non-drying

9. Extra Dimension Skinfinish 

Okay, so these powders just recently became permanent and theres good reason for it. If you want the most beautiful beaming highlight you need to get these powders. I believe they come in 6 different shades and my favorite is 'Beaming Blush' It reflects pink and gold and is just the most beautiful on the skin. It glides on like a dream and doesn't look glittery like some can look. It's a hybrid fromula of a liquid-powder that brings a very smooth and defined finish. 

KEY CLAIMS: 

• Long-wearing, 10 hours
• Non-acnegenic
• Dermatologist tested
• Ophthalmologist tested
• For all skin types

10. Bold & Bad Lash 

So I haven't included any mascaras yet and one that's because honestly there isn't a mascara from MAC That I don't like, they're all amazing, but this one takes the cake. I actually just tried this and it just came out not that long ago but oh my goodness is it sooooo good. It's made to give a really fluffy and full look to the lashes and also contains a brush for upper and a brush for lower lashes. SO COOL and there's also different formulas in each little tube! 

KEY CLAIMS: 

• Flake-proof and smudge-proof
• Features customized formulas for upper and lower lashes
• Ophthalmologist tested
• Safe for contact lens wearers
• Volumizing
• Separates lashes
• Non-clumping

There you have it everyone. My top 10 must haves from MAC. I hope this all helps everyone out if you are indecisive about picking a product or not sure what to go for first if you're a first time shopper. One little disclaimer I do have is that just because these products work extremely well for me and my skin doesn't mean they will work for you and your skin, Everyones skin is SO different and it's honestly just about trial and error to find things that work for you. 

Also because I know it's always out there on the internet another little disclaimer is that NO MAC Cosmetics does NOT test on animals. They however to sell to China markets and once the products reach China, the Chinese government uses their facilities to then take the products and test on animals then and there. 

I will redirect you to their disclaimer. I feel like this word needs to come across to everyone because theres so much false information spread about this very issue and I don't want any of my readers to be confused. 

ANIMAL TESTING DISCLAIMER

Thank you all so much for reading I know this was a lengthy post and I hope you got to the end. I will be doing a skincare one as well soon!:) 

xoxo

Live your life for your passion

SHIRT: Nordstrom SHORTS: Abercrombie BELT: Target SHOES: Nordstrom 

Hello all. I sincerely apologize about the lack of content on here and I really miss it! I want to bring you guys a ton more content and I have literally so many ideas in my head of what I want to do, I just need to organize them and seeing what you all want to see as well. I really love just expressing life on here more than anything. I love talking about life and this crazy journey we are all on, because we are all at different points and paths in our lives. Everyone may go through similar things but no two lives are the same. 

I'm feeling very inspired at this point in my life and I'm learning so much as I keep going not just about life but about myself as well. Moving out on my own has been a wonderful experience so far and I'm just so excited for life. I don't think I talked about this in my last post but I came down to Arizona to work for Chanel and I worked there and felt it out and it just wasn't for me it was not what I was meant to do. I was not going to work for a company that I didn't feel whole heartedly passionate about and that let me express myself how I wanted. 

I went and applied for MAC down here and now am going to be working as a 3rd key at a brand new store. I have never been happier. MAC is my life and I honestly just love this company with all my heart. A 3rd key is basically assistant manager which is going to be so fun!

It's crazy how life just happens and how God directs us onto the paths that we are meant to go down. I've always been one to follow my heart and really listen to what my heart is telling me to do and it spoke loud and clear. Trust the path that God has for you because it has definitely been shown to me at this point in time. 

I also have never loved music more than I do right now, it inspires everything I do. It makes me the passionate person that I am and I hope you all find that passion in life because it lights a fire so bright in you that you want to do anything in your power to drive that passion. 

"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire" 

Pin up vibes

SHIRT: American Eagle SKIRT: American Eagle NECKLACE: Free People 

Hello everyone! I'm still in a hotel room till I can move into my apartment in June!! Crazy, but it's so nice here and I'm starting to really get the feel for the place. My mom and step dad left last week so I'm officially on my own!!! It's literally so crazy and different, I feel weird but it's a good weird. I feel accomplished and I'm so excited for what's to come in this new place with new opportunities. I've done a lot of new adventuring this past week and figuring out what's where and all the little food places here are SO great. We have nothing near this back home. I've also signed up for some dance classes which have been kicking my butt and going to the gym and I feel great! I have something super exciting coming up that I cannot wait to share with you all but I can't just quite yet. 

This outfit was something super different from the usual, but am loving it!! I haven't worn a denim skirt in forever and this one is seriously comfortable!! I love pairing it with this tank because it gives it a little bit of a 'pin up' vibe also matching with my sneakers!! 

I've been playing so much guitar recently and I'm loving it. As cheesy as it sounds it's literally been my best friend in this hotel room and I've learned a ton of new songs. It's been so great just playing all the time again. 

I'll be back with tons more outfits this week, found an awesome photographer so we'll get things moving!:) yay!!!

xoxo

*This post was sponsored and in collaboration with American Eagle

MUSIC IS LIFE

DRESS: Free People NECKLACE: Free People SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell

Let's talk music!!! I've been downloading so much new and old music and it's really inspiring me! First off lets talk about Miley Cyrus... I grew up with her and still LOVE her, she's such an inspiring person and I've always loved her music, I want you all if you haven't go watch her backyard sessions on youtube, specifically "Lilac Wine" they're so beautiful and really shows who she is as an artist today even after releasing "Malibu" also loving that too! I love how much of a free spirit she is and she's really not afraid to speak her mind. Also don't think this is the new Miley, This is who she's always been and I love her. 

Next up... Harry Styles.. WHAT DUDE. This album is killer. Now, I'm not a huge One Direction fan... But Harry just set the bar HIGH! This album gives me super oldies vibes like Bowie and I love it. It may give off Bowie vibes but it's so unique an unlike anything on the radio today. I'm sure he feels unstoppable now because dude you're killing it. 

So, Pearl Jam. I mean it's been said how amazing they are. I've been listening to all their stuff lately and it's just giving me such good vibes, they will never not be good... I only wish I could see them live ASAP but they aren't touring... sadly. 

OKAY PEOPLE. JON BELLION. I've been listening to him for quite some time now and his songs give me so much inspiration and they just make me wanna get shit done. Creatively, Jon is a genius. I want you all to go watch his "The making of..." videos because you will see a real artist in his creative process at work and creating just utter bliss. Jon, has worked SO hard to get where he is today and he literally has done it all himself and I can't praise that enough. I saw him live back in November and hands down the best concert I've ever been to, well besides Paul McCartney, but I mean seriously. I can't explain it enough how amazing he is. But he is. 

SIA. You guys Sia gets me through ANYTHING. Her music has gotten me through some of the toughest days and I can't thank her enough. Her music is probably my FAVORITE to create contemporary dances to because well she's Sia. My Favorite one currently is "The Greatest" but also love dancing to "Unstoppable" That song literally makes me feel like I'm on top of the world. 

Isn't it crazy how much music can change our lives? 

Honestly I don't know what I would do without it. Music gives me life, Music literally is my life. 

I want to hear some of your guys' favorites, Please I'm open to any type of music. Bring it on!!! 

Flirty and Edgy

SHIRT: American Eagle SHORTS: American Eagle SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell HAT: American Eagle 

Hello lovelies!! It's Thursday already, this week has just flown by!!!! 

Today I'm wearing the most comfy and cool combo from American Eagle. This outfit is perfect for desert wear since it's crazy hot here in Arizona!! So in love with this beautiful top that you can make dressy by pairing it with a pair of jeans and heels or a little more casual like how I paired it with these super comfy shorts! These are their denim X material and I'm in love!! They are so stretchy and that's how I love my shorts! I'll be posting another outfit with a different pairing to make the look a little more rocker chic as well, which I'm loving right now. This top is girly with just enough edge, I do believe it comes in different colors as well! 

Most of my outfits these next couple weeks might not have a variety of shoe choices since all my shoes are packed besides these booties and a few sandals! Lol but honestly If you were to get any shoes I recommend these babies, I literally wear them with everything!!! 

Would love some suggestions about things to do in Arizona, we've been to the zoo, aquarium and butterfly wonderland so far. We also went to this awesome old western town that I loved, But would love some suggestions!! 

Thank you all so much for reading!! 

xoxo

*This post was in collaboration and sponsored with American Eagle Outfitters. 

Bright colors under the desert sun

DRESS: American Eagle HAT: American Eagle 

Hello everyone, Happy Monday!!! I hope all is well for you all. 

Today I bring you the most beautiful colorful summer dress from American Eagle. This dress is so versatile, you could dress it up or down. It does come in two colors and it's on sale right now!!! I paired it with this hat which kind of gives off a little more laid back vibe. You could wear Orange lipstick to tie the whole look together or pair a red or pink! I'm not wearing shoes in these photos but some really cute strappy brown sandals would go perfectly. This dress would also be the perfect summer wedding guest dress. Throw some cute nude heels on and you're good to go and it's not super expensive. 

That's all for today, more life updates coming in tomorrow's blog post!! 

xoxo 

*This post was sponsored and In collaboration with American Eagle Outfitters. 

Cute and Casual

DRESS: Abercrombie  SHOES: Dolce Vita HAT: American Eagle (Similar)

Hello everyone!!! Today we started the road trip to Arizona and stopped tonight in Burley, Idaho. Tomorrow we are driving almost 9 hours to Vegas and then on Sunday straight through to Phoenix. YAY! 

I'm bringing you a perfect summer vacation dress or BBQ dress. It's super comfy and it's a longer length, when dresses are body con I do prefer them to be a little bit longer. I paired it with these cute brown mules which unfortunately are no longer available, so I linked some similar! Then to top it off I added of course a hat! Very simple today, You could also switch this up and make it even more casual by throwing on some cute white sneakers and denim jacket, but it was the first day it was like 84 degrees!!! It was preparing me for how hot it's going to be in Arizona, haha 

Short but sweet today, that's all for now. I'm thinking about posting some recent favorites, beauty products wise.. let me know what Ya'll think!:) 

xoxo

Leap Of Faith

JACKET: Blank NYC JEANS: Abercrombie SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell BELT: Target 

SHIRT: Anthropologie 

Hello everyone! This week has been the most hectic week ever.  I move on Friday and am feeling more emotions than ever. This is the first time I'll be moving away from home we've got a long drive a head of us, All the way from Washington to Arizona. I think once I get there excitement will set in, but I have been the most anxious ever. What I've come to talk about today is anxiety over the future. 

I'm the type of person that thinks about the future a lot more than people think I do. I have HUGE dreams and big things I want to accomplish in life. There are so many plans I have in my head that seem so amazing and I know in my heart that I will get there, but getting there can sometimes be the hard part and anxiety can definitely accompany that. 

YOU can make it through whatever you're getting anxious about. Whatever worries you have probably aren't as worrying as they may seem to you at this point in time. 

In our society today our world is very anxious as a whole and everyone thinks that you have to have a career by a certain age and to forget "that thing" that really makes you happy but "won't" pay the bills. I want to tell you or yell it from the roof tops that if doing "that thing" makes you happy DO IT, because if you don't one day you'll look back on your life and wonder what could have been rather than looking back and saying "damn I did that and I made that happen and I've gotten to live a life I love" 

Drop all the worrying, close your eyes, take a deep breath and live your life to the absolute fullest. If you've been saying no to things that might seem hard or that you're worried about, think about all the possible positive outcomes that current situation could have. Think that once of you've done it and said YES you'll be happy that you've done it and accomplished it. TRUST ME. I know as hard as it can be to say yes to things in life that worry you or bring you anxiety, it paves a road to conquer it.

I'm so excited about moving but at the same time I'm anxious as hell. I honestly know though, once I get there and get settled I'm going to be so much happier and hope to live a healthier life down there. Coming from a small town I feel as though it's hard for people to leave a small town, that's why most don't. I have the most amazing family I could ask for and it's definitely going to be hard not seeing them all the time, because we are such a close family, but I know they'll be with me all the way while I take this journey. 

"If you want to be successful, You have to jump, there's no way around it.When you jump, I can assure you that your parachute will not open right away. But if you do not jump, your parachute will never open. If you're safe, you'll never soar."

Western Meest Ballerina Chic

TOP: Anthropologie SKIRT: Anthropologie SHOES: Nordstrom BELT: Target 

How's everyone's week going so far on this lovely Wednesday?! 

I've been so crazy busy trying to keep up with everything before leaving and moving to Arizona next weekend. There's so much to do before moving, it's insane!!! 

Today I fell in love with this beautiful skirt from Anthropologie! I was in their store on my birthday and it was on a mannequin... so beautiful, the pictures don't do it justice, trust me!!! ALSO if purchasing this skirt, it runs HUGE. This is an XXS on me and I'm a 25W in most pants and it still needs to be taken in on the waist, which is why I paired it with this belt... I think it actually completes the whole entire outfit. LOVING these belts, I honestly pair them with every outfit I've been wearing, so I apologize for wearing them so much, but let's be honest, they're so in right now so it's okay! 

I want to be very open with you all on here and talk about life a lot more as I've said in one of my previous posts. I feel like I'm a lot better writer than I am a speaker. So here goes it. 

I never want you all reading to think that my life is perfect by the pictures I post, because I promise you it's not. This goes for real life too...Just because I'm always smiling or seeming to be in a good mood, isn't always the case. Somedays I am just so excited for life and happy but others I'm anxious and let me tell you it's so dang annoying. It all started with my breathing issue that I've still been having that no Doctor has quite figured out yet. It sucks. I don't even know how to explain it anymore, but it takes A LOT of energy out of me and it literally brings anxiety not being able to breathe in certain situations. What I've experienced going to the doctor over and over and over again and not finding the root of the problem is really tiring and wanting to find the problem and being able to be pro active about it is all I've been wanting for a good year and a half now. So if you ever see me and I don't seem 100% that's most likely the reason, because I'm generally a very happy person, but not being able to breathe just takes a toll on everything, let me tell you. 

I hope this can maybe make some of you not feel so alone, or that not everything is always what it seems it looks from the outside looking in. 

If Ya'll want me to go more in depth about this I totally will, but that's just the gist of what's going on for now.