I think I need this in my life!

http://www.stevemadden.com/

~I am not buying anything until after Christmas, but this pair of Steve Madden shoes are HOT! Enough to speed up my heart rate and make me feel faint. You can find them on the website under the "booties" category. They come in other colors as well, and they are currently on sale. Oh how I wish I could snag a pair. Be strong Noelle! ~

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MAC Too Fabulous Collection

I am so excited for this! To my understanding, MAC is FINALLY making cremesheen glasses permanent! And they are adding new colors as well. The collection releases March 4th. Now I don't have to hoard my beloved fashion scoop ;) Take a peek here:
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-too-fabulous-collection

I love Temptalia.

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Brand Love: NYX Eyeshadows

Ever since I went to Ulta and discovered NYX eyeshadows, I have been in love. I currently own six of the little potted wonders, all in the neutral family of course. I think neutral is the way to go when first trying a product. If you like the boring browns, beiges, and taupes, there is a good chance you will like the more exciting colors as well down the road. I actually think NYX shadows are quite comparable to MAC, and for a fraction of the price. I find them to be soft and pigmented. My only complaint seems to be the fall-out issue, but I get fall-out from almost every shadow i've tried, ranging from low-end brands to the higher-end variety. A good tip is to do your eye makeup before applying your foundation and concealer in order to avoid getting loose bits of shadow all over your cheeks. Then, once you are done applying your eye makeup, you can simply sweep off any excess that has fallen with a fluffy brush. If you haven't tried NYX, I really recommend you do. Besides Ulta,  http://www.cherryculture.com/  carries the entire NYX line, as well as http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/

Left to Right: Dark Brown, Iced Mocha, Aloha, My Favorite Color, Sahara, Geisha.

~All are shimmery except for Dark Brown, which is a matte~

Left to Right, the same order as above. Aren't they pretty, pretty? The last four are great all-over lid colors!

Happy Sunday,

Noelle <3

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I Frequently Read Your Blog ;)

I was awarded by one of the sweetest bloggers around, Emily, of http://emsloves.blogspot.com/. I am seriously baffled by the fact that anyone reads what I have to say EVER, let alone on a frequent basis. Writing has always been a passion of mine, but it is also really personal. The decision to start my own beauty/fashion/frivilous blog took a long time, but I am so happy that I made the leap into blogger-land. Thank you Emily for this award, and thank you to all of my lovely readers. You all put a smile on my face, and even though I have never met any of you, I still feel like I have some new-found friends. I wish I could pass this award on to everyone, because I would ;) But the rules are 10, so here they are:

~Crystal of http://www.lipglossgossip.com/. She was one of my first readers! I love her reviews on products, they are always honest and in-depth.

~Lynn of http://beautifulthingsdiary.blogspot.com/. Ok, so I kind of stalk her blog! I mean that in the most innocent and normal way possible ;) Her blog has a bit of everything, and I especially love her fashion posts.
~Christina of http://christina83writes.blogspot.com/. This beautiful red-head lives across the Atlantic. I am so jealous of the shopping opportunities in the UK.
~Natalie of http://fashionfoodfrivolity.blogspot.com/, I recently discovered Natalie's blog, and I am already in love with her outfit postings. It gives me some great inspiration. If you love fashion, definitely follow her!
~Kate of http://vintagegold14.blogspot.com/. Kate just started her blog a few months ago, and I always want to support new beauty bloggers. So far, she has done three posts about skincare, and Lord knows I could use some help with that.
~Chloe of http://www.thechloeconspiracy.com/. Ok, this girl is AMAZING! I cannot get enough of Chloe. Her writing is brilliant, and her taste in clothes is equally incredible. Every outfit of the day she wears, I want! She is funny, witty, and just plain cool.
~Leann of http://mymakeuphabit.blogspot.com/. Again, another recently discovered blog. LeeAnn is an actual makeup artist, so her tips are really helpful.
~Feline of http://anythingshallow.blogspot.com/. This girl is an engineering student, and a very stylish one at that!
~Eve of http://xlovelymakeupx.blogspot.com/. I can't get enough of her hauls and makeup looks.
~Muhsine of http://bubblegarm.blogspot.com/. She is one of the most popular beauty bloggers out there, and there is definitely a reason why. She was the first blogger that I ever followed, and will continue to faithfully follow. You girls all must follow too, right?!

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