Stocking Stuffers for the Beauty Junkie

LUNA Mini//Beauty Blender//Laura Mercier Lip Glace//Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat//Too Faced Teddy Bear Hair Brush Set//Urban Decay Naked3 Palette//Tory Burch Eau de Parfum

I'm all about anything beauty related, and beauty gifts are by far my favorite to receive! They're just the greatest little pick me ups. I thought I would share with you my favorites, and a few that are definitely on my wish list this holiday season. 

For years, I've been loyal to my Clarisonic Mia, but lately I've been intrigued by the Luna Mini facial brush by Foreo. I really love the small size and the fact that you don't have to keep replacing a brush head. Who knows, maybe I'll be cutting ties with the Clarisonic pretty soon. 

Another beauty tool favorite of mine has been the Beauty Blender. I've loved it since the moment it was introduced, and I've recently bought the Beauty Blender minis, and the pro one as well. Sephora has an awesome gift set out right now including all three different beauty blenders and the cleanser! I would definitely check that out, if I were you. I just love how flawless and airbrushed my face makeup looks after using this little baby. I prefer this over a brush any day. 

I just love a high shine gloss for the holidays, and Laura Mercier Lip Glaces are some of my favorites. There are so many beautiful colors to choose from, and they aren't sticky like so many other glosses. The pigmentation is also amazing. Definitely my go to gloss!

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat is definitely a cult favorite for a reason. I recently picked this little gold pen up, and I'm already obsessed with it. This highlight offers a subtle glow while making your skin look radiant. Just remember, it's a highlight NOT a concealer! 

Every girl needs a good set of brushes, and could these Too Faced ones get any cuter?

Makeup palettes are great gifts for any makeup lover. If you haven't tried any of the Naked eye shadow palettes, then you are definitely missing out. The Naked3 might be my favorite. All of the rose toned hues are absolutely gorgeous, and I love how many different looks can be created with just one palette! 

If you're looking to get a classy lady in your life an equally classy scent, then the Tory Burch perfume is the way to go. It's a lovely scent with both floral and citrus notes, and I just love how chic the bottle looks sitting on my vanity! 

Happy Shopping! 

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July Favorites

July Favorites by marshyy featuring flat shoes

Happy August everyone! I cannot believe July is over, and we're already a week into August. This summer has flown by! I just realized I haven't done a monthly favorites post in forever and a day, and I really like these types of posts, so I figured today was as good a day as any! 

1. Lorac Pro Palette 2: I purchased this palette from Ulta towards the middle of the month, and I have been obsessed with it since I took it out of the package. I'm a die hard Naked Palettes fan, but this palette may become my new favorite. I didn't buy the original, but the awesome quality of this one may just change that. I love how the top row is all mattes and the bottom row is all shimmers and sheens. The colors are absolutely beautiful and they have quite the variety. I'm loving creating all these different looks within just one palette.

2. Repairwear Laser Focus by Clinique: You guys might have already guessed this, but I'm crazy obsessive about my skin. So when I noticed my first ever wrinkle on my forehead this spring, I about had a cow. I immediately started searching for products I could use that would get rid of that horrid line in the center of my forehead. Lo and behold, I found this little miracle in a bottle. Now this stuff won't get rid of deep wrinkles or anything like that. It's formulated to help with fine lines. I absolutely love it. After all of the failed products I've used, I didn't go in with high hopes, but it totally proved me wrong. Not only has it almost completely gotten rid of my fine line, but it also has totally improved the texture of my skin. I'm not nearly as red, and I now have a healthy glow instead of the dull skin I was so used to. I've even gotten my mom hooked on this stuff. It's great!

3. Ben & Jerry's S'mores Ice Cream: It's amazing. Nuff said.

4. The Cooper Ring by Reece & Blaire: I adore this ring! It's so comfortable and chic. I wear it on my middle finger, and it looks amazing alone or stacked. I want to get one in every color!

5. Jack Rogers Georgica Sandal: My old Navajo Jacks were looking downright nasty, and it was well past time for a new pair. I've never purchased the Georgica style before, but as soon as I tried them on, I fell in love. I like how this style looks on my foot way more than the Navajo style. I also think this style is way more comfortable and didn't take as long to break in.

6. Dry Bar Sake Bomb Shampoo & Conditioner: If you have been following my blog for awhile, then you would know I used to use the Living Proof Frizz Free shampoo and conditioner, and I loved it. It was perfect for my dry, wavy, color treated hair, and I didn't fall out of love with it, I just got bored. So I decided to try something new. I'm in love with this duo. It keeps my hair clean and soft for longer than the Living Proof. Seriously, I wash my hair once a week. Hello?! How awesome is that? I hate to wash my hair, if you couldn't tell. This stuff smells amazing, and keeps my hair so hydrated. I've also noticed I don't have to use as many products anymore either. So that's a win in my book.

7. It by Alexa Chung: I think I read half of this book just standing in Barnes & Noble. I think with this book you either like it or you hate it. It's not a literary masterpiece, but I never expected it to be. It's an entertaining book, almost written like a journal, and it's about Alexa Chung's journey through life and into the world of fashion. She shares her inspirations, muses, and snap shots of her evolving style. I found it to be very refreshing and witty, and now I'm even more obsessed with Alexa Chung than I was before. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:

“Boys say they don't mind how you get your hair done. But then they leave you for someone with really great standard girl hair and the next thing you know you're alone with a masculine crop crying into your granola.” 


“Nobody goes through life without having their heart broken and one day you'll wake up and it will be okay.” 


"Looking effortless takes a lot of effort."

Independence Day Fashion

Independence Day by marshyy featuring a blue red lipstick

Happy almost Friday! I probably won't get a chance to post until Sunday because I'm leaving after work today to go to Charleston for 4th of July festivities. I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend :) Make sure to show your 'Merica pride loud and proud! 

My Summer Makeup Must Haves

Summer Makeup Must Haves by marshyy featuring a glitter eyeshadow

Disclaimer: I do not wear ALL of these products everyday in the summer. Some days I wear more, some days I wear less. It just depends on what I'm going to be doing that day.

In the summer, I don't like to wear very much makeup so I definitely keep it simple even if I'm heading off to a lunch date or to the office. I love this MAC concealer because it can be doubled as a foundation. I dab a very small amount under my eyes and on some problem areas, then I blend it out with the beauty blender to achieve that dewy finish. I set the concealer with my MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Natural and sweep a small amount all over my face to keep any shininess at bay. Next I go in with my new favorite matte bronzer, Chocolate Soleil by Too Faced, and buff it under my cheekbones, along my nose, and a bit along my temples. I'm not going for the whole contoured look. More so, just a sun-kissed glow. To finish up the face, I sweep some coral blush on the apples of my cheeks. 

For the summer, I like to keep my eye look simple. I prefer eye palettes, like the Naked 3, and usually use a total of three shadows--two for a blended eye shadow look, and one for a liner. My go to combo with the Naked 3 is a sweep of the bronze color, Trick, along my lid and then I buff in the matte taupe color Limit into the crease. Lastly, I go in with the light brown shimmer color, Factory, and line my upper lid and blend whatever is left on the liner brush into my lower lash line. Next I curl my stick straight lashes with my all time favorite Sephora lash curler and apply my favorite mascara (I'm most fond of those that give a doll-like look). Lastly, I apply a lip product that doesn't dry out my lips, like the Sugar Lip Tints by fresh. I've always just used the original Rose color, but they now have a variety of colors to choose from. And that's it!

What are some of your summer makeup must haves?

Lust List

Lust List by marshyy featuring black flats

1. Temptu Airbrush Makeup System I've been looking into airbrush makeup machines for awhile now, and I've heard some great things about Temptu. I love the flawless, yet natural look that airbrushing offers, and I love the fact that the makeup is the only thing that touches your face. No more germy brushes!

2. Too Faced Melted Lipsticks I've tried these on in Ulta before, and they are so long lasting! I was seriously surprised. They are so pigmented, and they didn't dry my lips out at all. My favorite is the Melted Violet color. 

3. Pointed Flats I'm addicted to shoes. It's a problem. Lately, I've been loving the sleek pointed flats style. I think they look so pretty with skinny pants, shorts, dresses, practically anything. I think they add a bit of an edge to an outfit that round toed flats can't do.

4. Bold Mini Clutches I'm loving this trend! I like the small clutch in a bold print or color thing I've been seeing everywhere, and this Ted Baker clutch is gorgeous!

5. SKR Hair Extensions I just want luscious Kardashian hair! Is that too much to ask?!

6. Maxi Skirts I love, love, love maxi skirts. Maybe it's because of how comfy yet chic they can be, or maybe it's because I get lazy and don't like to shave everyday in the summer. For whatever reason, I love maxi skirts and want one in every color, print, and fabric. 

What are some things you've been lusting after lately?

Beach Day

Beach Day by marshyy featuring a brown hat

So...I bought a fedora. Yes, it happened. I don't know what's come over me. I used to hate them, but I saw that little brown one in Target the other day, and I just had to have it. I blame Target. They have me under their spell. 

April Favorites

April Favorites by marshyy featuring a long sleeve tee

Jumpsuit Fever

Jumpsuit Fever by marshyy featuring a black jumpsuit

I've been in love with the jumpsuit trend this spring! I already have three, and I'll probably buy another one soon. What are your thoughts on jumpsuits? Love them? Hate them? Sticking to rompers? How many jumpsuits should be allowed in a closet? Let me know.