Ulta and e.l.f haul!!

Finally have time to update my blog!

I've been in class to get my ACLS certification for two days this week and then I worked last night, so here I am!

So from the last post about ebates I actually bought these items using the ebates website and got me some money back. I would recommend buying and using free shipping option if its available to save more money! But here we go!

 First! MY E.L.F bag!!

 Sorry for the blurry picture. But Here's the make up brush shampoo that I've been using for a few years now. I never learned to wash my brushes until maybe like 4 years ago. The thought of my brushes not working well and not picking up colors and products saddens me. So I found this cheap shampoo which works really well. I don't think i'll go and buy a $30 brush shampoo at all. This is a great option.

 

My new brushes!! I wanted a stipple brush for a while now and I am glad that I finally got one. And if you haven't shopped at e.l.f. you should! they have really affordable make up products and brushes for those who doesn't want to spend a lot. (like me). i am not picky on brushes as long as they serve the purpose. 

To my ULTA hault!! So I've been watching a lot of makeup gurus on youtube.com on these NYX blushes and they are cheap $4.99 each. So I decided to give them a try. Also ULTA always have the $3.50 off $10 purchase coupon, so that's what I used as well.

 

here are the colors that I got. 

 

This color is called Apricot. I wanted this for the summer and possible for fall. Its a subtle orange color with a little glitter to it. 

I  used this today and I loved it!

 I didn't use too much because it was only for a date night. I liked it.

 

 This color is called Pinched. Really pretty and pinkish glitter in it. I think this will look really natural on my cheeks

This color I believe is called Mocha. This is clearly a matte blush and it is what I wanted. I have those lip/cheek stain that are matte color but until i get to know how to use them properly, I am going to use my powder blushes!

This is how they look like on my arm! Top is Mocha, then middle is Pinched, the last one is Apricot.

 

Next I got NYX mineral "Set it & Don't Fret it" Matte finishing powder.

My Makeup Forever powder is almost gone and because I am trying to save money I decided to do some research on similar products. Even though my Makeup forever powder is pressed, I feel like this does the job well. 

 

 and I also used the powder for tonight as well. I only used my regular face moisturizer, concealer, and light cc cream then I used the powder. It looks really natural and i am glad the color matches! (One thing about shopping online)

 and here are some samples that I got from purchasing at ulta!!

happy shopping!

Hands like Houses concert & ulta haul!

I haven't updated my blog in a lonnnnggg time! I worked 4 nights this past week and I just finished my last night shift of the week. I am just so tired! Not only did we have some crazy deliveries on Wednesday night but last night was just crazy too. It started off slow but then patients just came in. It was more steady than crazy, nothing could be compared to wednesday night lol!

Anyways! So Blake and I went to Atlanta Masquerade to see a band that we both liked called Hands Like Houses. They are similar to Linkin Park and etc. kinda like those alternative rock style?

I have to say.. the group of guys that were there and were next to us were crazy. They were pushing each other around and running.. I mean I wanted to enjoy the concert. I get it some other bands were emo and rock and stuff... but think about others that are around you.. you could really hurt somebody! ALSO! Body surfing.. woo boy, was that crazy. A girl tried to do it and of course the crowd wasn't paying attention *bad timing* and she just dropped on the floor. o.O yup. Can't do those things lol..

Anyways that was a fun night other than being hot and sweaty :P

So I went to Ulta, I was out of my favorite mascara 

This! I love this mascara. Second mascara that I like would probably be the Falsies from Maybelline. 

Another thing I got is this complexion sponge. I have heard a lot about this other brand with the sponge blender that costs a lot of money. This Studio Basics Expert Complexion Sponge is only $4.99 from Ulta! Thought I'd give it a try. so far, I LOVE IT!! absolutely love it. You know what I use it with?

 

Revelon's whipped cream foundation! I have to say.. It blends so nicely, not just the sponge but the foundation as well. I love this new foundation. 

i am in the process of finding one that I love with almost full coverage because my Chanel one is almost done. I think I may just have found it :)

Then I just got some NYX HD concealer and Ulta brow clear gel. I Have never tried NYX HD concealer before and I wasn't sure which color I wanted or worked the best so I just got both. They look almost the same in the picture but one is a slightly darker color. They both blend really well and cover up my dark circles really well, but I think the darker color works if i apply it first then apply the lighter color. As in like correcting color with the darker (peachy color). :)

So this is it. I am going to take a power nap and to meet up with my brother and his gf for brunch then Blake and I have an appointment with our Real Estate agent to go see more houses!! :D 

hope y'all had a nice weekend!