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Tuesday, September 10, 2013


MAYBELLINE LIPCOLOR IN SHOCKING CORAL, REVLON LIPSTICK IN REALLY RED, REVLON LIPSTICK IN APPLE POLISH, LAURA MANFRE STICKERS *

I've been a bit down lately, and I find in those situations the best thing to do is try to find joy in the little things - like watching an animated movie or playing with new makeup. So when I heard Rite Aid was having a buy one get one half off drugstore makeup sale, I hightailed it to the nearest store! (◡‿◡✿)

TOP: SHOCKING CORAL MIDDLE: REALLY RED BOTTOM: APPLE POLISH

I ended up getting Maybelline's BB cream and one of their ColorSensational Vivids Lipcolors in Shocking Coral at Rite Aid - I've been meaning to try both for months!

I also walked to a local drugstore nearby and dug around in the clearance bin to find the last two Revlon lipsticks in Really Red and Apple Polish - each one only $2! I haven't tried any of Revlon's lipsticks before (besides the lipbutter!) so I was probably more excited then I should be over my discovery :|

I'm usually not really a fan of frosty lipsticks, but out of these three Apple Polish ended up being my favorite shade! When I got home I discovered it's discontinued color - sad face!

By the way, I almost killed these lipsticks trying to take pictures of them! The plastic shell in the background fell on top of them - thankfully they were a little smudged but okay! How do you beauty bloggers do it?!

MAYBELLINE DREAM FRESH 8-IN-1 BB CREAM IN LIGHT/MEDIUM

Meanwhile, I was pretty impressed with this! I did some research online and a lot of beauty bloggers agree that this product should be called a tinted moisturizer instead of a bb cream since it doesn't have anti-aging properties. That said, I was happy with my purchase since it was only $7, reduced the visibility of my pores, left my skin feeling pretty soft, and is SPF 30!

FOREVER 21 CAT TWEEZERS, FOREVER 21 CAT MAKEUP BRUSHES, LAURA MANFRE STICKERS *

Oh and by the way, how cute are my new Forever 21 kitty beauty brushes (sold out online but check your local stores!!) and tweezers?! Can't wait to play with them - the bristles are super soft!

FOREVER 21 SHEER BLOUSE, DRESS BOUGHT FROM PAIGE, ORIGINALLY TOPSHOP

And I know this isn't makeup related - but look how pretty my new dress and blouse look together! :')

What little things cheer you up when you're feeling blue? ♡

38 comments:

  1. Lovely shades of lipsticks you picked up!! And what a bargain!! I ADORE your makeup brushes!! They are simply the cutest things ever!!!! You have such a great style Kailey! xo

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  2. Cute cute cute! I looove coral lipstick, it's my current fav.

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  3. I love the coral shade. I find indulging in simple things makes me feel much better, too. I love that blouse & those adorable cat tools! ♥

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  4. Oooo, I've heard good things about those lipsticks! I need to go pick some up. I haven't tried any new ones in ages. :)

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  5. I love all your forever 21 goodies! I may have to do a makeup shop soon :D xx

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  6. I want that coral lippy and your F21 stuff, so dreamy

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  7. The lipsticks are lovely shades and the cat make up brushes & tweezers are so CUTE!!! :D

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  8. What is the staying power of the Revlon Red lipstick?

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  9. Revlon Really Red looks awesome! And the cat tweezers! O.O

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  10. i am so in love with your cat tweezers! how cute! you always have the best lip colors!

    lindsey louise

    hellomrrabbitblog.com

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  11. Your product photos are so cute!!

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  12. Oh, that dress looks beautiful in that blouse! I don't actually own any lipstick because.. I never have, but I might have to try one of those brands, they're so cheap!

    www.atrickleofmeaning.com

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  13. The brushes and tweezers are so cute!
    And I love those lipsticks xx

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  14. Disney always cheers me up when I'm down! These pictures are so beautifully presented ♡
    -Hebe x

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  15. aaaah I love & want all of the stuff you got >__< so pretty!

    little things that cheer me up when I'm down are dancing/singing to music & impulse shopping ( like nice underwear or vinyls!) ^-^

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  16. All of these colors are so lovely and cheerful! Plus, that rosy dress is darling. :]
    ♡ Dulce

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  17. Your photos are always so adorable, love! 'Apple Polish' is so pretty, I am definitely checking that out next time I'm out xx

    Jordan | Boho Vanity

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  18. Those are lovely shades! I love coral lip products right now especially!

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  19. I love the cat brushes and tweezers :) they are so cute !

    http://lologlitter.blogspot.com

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  20. Your vanity looks so dreamy! You're a pretty convincing make up blogger, if you ask me ;) I always turn to lip stick when I'm glum as well,it always makes me feel better.

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  21. Looove the blouse paired with that dress!!

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  22. I don't leave the house without the maybelline bb cream<3

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  23. I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling down, Kailey! But those lipsticks are a good pick-me-up, I love how you've done this post.

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  24. I loooove all of your lipstick!

    Xo, Hannah

    sweetsweetnoir.net

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  25. i love that apple polish colour! the laura manfre stickers were perfect for this post :D and i love the shell dish, what a great photo prop.

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  26. I've tried the BB cream myself and I didn't really like it, but the lipsticks look really great ;~; So does the dress, so so pretty :)

    Lots of love,
    Trish
    Don't miss my GIVEAWAY ♥
    http://wingsforliberty.com/2013/09/05/hello-autumn-giveaway/

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  27. Lovely! I love that coral-y lipstick shade. And that blouse and dress are so perfect, ah!
    xo, Tori Lynne
    http://generationscollective.blogspot.com/

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  28. Ugh, I wish I lived near a Forever 21! I don't think I can live without those kitty brushes. >___< The lipsticks you picked out look really nice too! I've been meaning to try out that shocking coral shade for ages.

    Ahh, that blouse + dress is such a lovely pairing! <3

    Also, "What little things cheer you up when you're feeling blue?" - reading your blog posts, of course! ^.^

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  29. I agree with many of the others that those shades are beautiful! If you like cartoon movies I suggest watching The Croods if you haven't already <3

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  30. Those kitty brushes are so cuuute! I love Laura Manfre's illustrations, that little sheep is my favourite! <3

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  31. I just found your blog and it is the cutest thing I've ever seen...like Lula Magazine meets 1950s teen magazine. So adorable.

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    1. What an incredible compliment! Thank you so much :D

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  32. ahh, those little kitten brushes and tweezers are SO CUTE! and buying new lipsticks is one of my favourite things, haha. really red is such a great matte shade, i used to wear it all the time and i've actually almost finished it so i had to buy a new one recently as well.

    little henry lee

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  33. These shades of lipstick are really pretty! And I looooove that dress, especially with the blouse :D

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  34. You have perfect taste my dear, love the dress on you, so glad it went to a good home!! The lipstick swatches are right up my street as well! <3

    www.paigejoanna.co.uk

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