M.A.C. Attack

Every so often, I get a craving. A really good, strong one. I try to talk myself out of it, but the feeling overtakes me, and before I know it, I'm pulling up to the mall parking lot. Handbag over the shoulder, keys in hand, I head into Macy's and make a beeline for the M.A.C. counter. This recent trip consisted of eyeshadows and lip products, the best kind of makeup shopping in my opinion. At least the most enjoyable.

Innocence Beware and Dish it Up came out with the most recent collection. The first is a creamy pink/nude, the latter a gorgeous pinky plum. Innocence Beware has a creamsheen finish, while Dish it Up is a lustre. Both are opaque.

I was curious to try a plushglass that I kept hearing so much about.

Besides the cutesy name, Fashion Fanatic is a delicious shade of baby pink. It looks gorgeous layered on top of Innocence Beware, and that is the combination I have favored most lately. It feels minty, which I like. I've never been much of a lip plumping fan, as they sit uncomfortably on my lips. I become panicked seconds later, wondering why anyone would deliberately PAY to feel as if they've poured a bottle of hot sauce on their mouth.
No worries here. This one only tingles slightly.

I showed my new eyeshadows last week, but here they are with the rest of my palette. For reference -

 Top Row: Naked Lunch, Dazzlelight, Woodwinked, Soba, Sable

Middle Row: Twinks, Sketch, Copperplate, Jest, Grain

Bottom Row: Phloof

I still have four coveted slots left! What other shades must I get? Do share in the comments!

Obviously I'm a neutral girl. Just in case you had any doubts :)

♥ Noelle

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We've Come A Long Way, Baby

Sequin skirt - Zara, Tee - Banana Republic, Blazer - Nordstrom (old), Pumps - Anne Michelle, Necklace - Express, Gold heart ring - Boutique (old),  Bag - Chanel

{We live to make each other laugh}

 Happy 6th anniversary, love :)

♥ Noelle

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Week in Pictures

I see this type of post on several of my favorite blogs, so I decided to try it for myself. I chronicled last week by taking one or two photos every day.

Monday:

I wore a nude lace cardigan from F21, accompanied by a rose gold and marcasite bracelet from TJ-Maxx. I love the way the bracelet layered over the sleeve of my cardigan.

Tuesday:

Winter mani - Essie's marshmellow with a glittery polish by Revlon called Stunning on one nail

Wednesday:

While putting my makeup on for the day, I stopped and smiled at this picture frame that sits on my vanity. My best friend is getting married too, and I'm her maid of honor :)

Thursday:

I picked up three eyeshadows from M.A.C to put into my palette - Jest, Grain, and Phloof. Shimmery and eye brightening. Perfect anytime.

Friday:

My fiance bought me this rolling clothes rack when I moved in. I've always wanted one. These are the outfits that are patiently waiting to be worn.

Saturday:

We went to Supercross in San Diego and the races were amazing! It was cold and rainy but my adrenaline kept my mind off it.


Sunday:

The Nixon watch I bought my fiance for his 30th birthday. He's never worn a watch before, but he loves this and it looks great on him!


Pretty exciting week, huh? ;)
♥ Noelle

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Love, Actually

Skirt - Old Navy, Leopard blouse - F21, Black cardi - Nordstrom, Pumps - Nine West, Bag - Chanel, Earrings - Juicy Couture, Bracelet - J. Crew

We celebrated Valentine's day last night due to work schedules. We went out to dinner at our favorite pizzeria.

 The V-Day outfit was as festive as I've ever been. This bright pink pleated skirt was on sale at Old Navy for $10 dollars and I couldn't pass it up. It was the very last one, and (nearly) in my size. I should take it in a tad to make it perfect, but it works for now. It certainly is a colorful gem in my sea of black and grey skirts. Although the color is a little outside of my comfort zone, I'm a sucker for pleats and the A-line shape, as it helps conceal a little extra junk in the trunk! This time of year is really special to my fiance and I because it's our anniversary. I can't wait to continue the celebration this weekend. I swear we treat our anniversary like a birthday :)

I wish you girls a happy V Day! Thank you so much for reading!

♥ Noelle

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