May Favorites

1. Soap & Glory Hand Food: I included this purchase in my makeup haul post  from a few weeks ago and am still loving it. I have extremely dry hands and have tried every lotion on the market. This is the only one that has managed to keep my hands soft and smooth for the entire day. I'm convinced the key ingredient is marshmallows! 
2. Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner: This was another purchase that I included in my makeup haul and since then, I refuse to use any other eyeliner. I have very oily skin, especially in the summer and all of my eye makeup disappears. Even on a humid day, this will not budge. I apply it with the Sonya Kashuk's Pointed Eyeliner Brush, which is another thing I'm loving this month. This is a great dupe for the Bobbi Brown Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush that you can get for $6.00 at Target.
3. bareMinerals READY SPF 15 Touch Up Veil: Summer is finally here, which like I said, means my skin becomes extremely oily. I have the loose powder version of this and love it for absorbing the oil, but needed something that I could bring with me in my purse. The Touch Up Veil is a pressed powder form of the Mineral Veil and is perfect for on the go touch ups. With just a few sweeps along my T-zone, the oil disappears instantly.
4. MAC Brush #168: I bought this brush over six months ago but haven't used until now. When I purchased it, the makeup artist at MAC told me to use it for blush, but when I applied it, it looked too harsh and streaky. Last month I went to MAC to buy a new powder blush (I got Dainty and I absolutely love it) and the makeup artist used brush #168. I explained my delema and he explained that if you dab the product onto your cheeks, as opposed to sweeping it across your cheeks, you will achieve a natural and healthy glow. Now I've been using the #168 brush and absolutely love it! This goes to show that how you apply your products makes all the difference!
5. Fifty Shades of Grey: Just like every other girl out there, I can't put this book down. I typically do not enjoy reading love stories, but I really like this one. When I finish the series I am going to write a book review, so for now, I'll just say that if you haven't read this already then you need pick it up!
6. American Eagle Jeggings: People who know me, know that I am afraid of wearing color. But since neon is really in this season, I have been trying to incorporate color in subtle ways with bright accessories. With that said, buying a neon coral pair of pants was completely spontaneous and a little bit scary; however, once I put these one I became obsessed with them. I like to pair these pants with a dark grey tank top and nude flats. I'm starting to realize that wearing bold and bright colors isn't scary after all!