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Money Lewks: Huda Beauty Emerald Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette

This is first Huda Beauty purchase (gasps!). I know I am LATE to the party, but I absolutely could not ignore the primary color eyeshadow palettes that launched the second half of 2018. With color palettes based on precious stones, they are perfect for monochromatic eyeshadow lovers like me! During the Semi-Annual VIB sale last November I picked up the Emerald Obsession palette that screams MONEY lounder than Cardi B.

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Spice up your holidays with the Karity Picante Eyeshadow Palette

Is it just me or is it getting hot in here? No, I think Karity feels the same way!

Karity just released a 21-pan eyeshadow palette that will have you wishing we were heading into summer instead of winter. In contrast to my other Karity palette, Nudes and Rudes, this one is full of warm shades. There is a mix of mattes and shimmers and you know I was all over it!

Swatches of Karity ‘Picante’ eyeshadow palette.

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ColourPop Cosmetics Holiday Collection 2018

ColourPop Cosmetics is launching their Holiday 2018 collection November 15, 2018 at 10am PST at www.colourpop.com.

You guyyyyysss! I died when this showed up at my door.I was BLESSED to be able to preview this collection early – and I didn’t just drool over it by myself, I invited a few friends over to help me dig into this humongous , 47-piece collection.

The set in PR packaging retails for $300. Whole set without PR packaging will sell for $290.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Prism Eyeshadow Palette

After the trauma Anastasia Beverly Hills (ABH) fans experienced with the Subculture formula fiasco, many were hesitant to purchase their next palette release, Prism. Me? I’m a die-hard ABH palette lover so Prism went right into my Sephora cart the day it released!

Something about the shade selection of this palette made me immediately perk up. The shades are so much more vibrant than other more muted palettes and the diversity of colors made me forget all about the woes of Subculture. I was willing to take the risk and purchase the palette – and I wasn’t disappointed when it arrived.Continue Reading

Soft Glam feat. Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette

The ultra-cool sister palette to Anastasia Beverly Hills’ (ABH) best selling Modern Renaissance is here. Meet Soft Glam. This beauty features  a mix of three shimmers, one metallic, and nine mattes is a welcome addition to my collection. It features my all-time favorite ultra-matte black, Noir and a few ABH classics like Orange Soda, Burnt Orange, and Sienna. It’s Valentine’s Day debut is sure to position it as the go-to palette for spring.Continue Reading

BH Cosmetics x ItsMyRayeRaye Collection is #GlowGoals

The second I heard Raye Boyce (@itsmyrayeraye) was launching a collection with BH Cosmetics, my ears perked up. BH’s last major collaboration with vlogger Carli Bybel was a HUGE success and I was immediately curious as to how they would top the quality and affordability of both Carli’s projects. I didn’t have to wonder long as Raye’s collection dropped right before the Thanksgiving holiday. I was set on supporting Raye so I ordered immediately and sat at my doorstep like a sad puppy until it came. Boy, was I in for a treat!

I’ll focus this post on my impressions of the palette as I have not yet washed (or tried) the brush set. I like to wash all new brushes before I use them because ain’t nobody know where those brush bristles have been! All I will say is they FELT amazing as I lightly brushed each one across my arm to check the softness and density. I have high hopes!

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Start 2018 off “Nude and Rude” with Karity’s 21 Color Eyeshadow Palette

To kick off my new year, I adopted the most adorable grandpa of a dog this past week, 8-year old Charlie. He’s an Australian Cattle Dog mix … I think. Growing up, I had cats, guinea pigs, a rabbit – everything EXCEPT a dog. I begged for a dog and my dad kept saying “some day”.

Now, at 26-years old I stopped saying “some day” and marched myself down to the Williamson County shelter here in Austin and brought home this big ole’ blob.

Because of my new sweetie pie, I’m going to try being more aware of makeup brand’s stance on animal testing. I’m going to begin supporting more cruelty-free brands because they support keeping animals like Charlie out of testing labs. With that said, I’m very excited to share a review with you of a new-to-me cosmetics brand Karity. All Karity products are Peta-certified CRUELTY FREE (*happy dance*) and 100% vegan. Karity kindly sent me their 21 Nudes and Rudes Eyeshadow palette and their E31 Tapered Blending Brush ($5!!!!!) to review and I’m here to say I’m about that #KarityLife.Continue Reading

Are you ‘In Your Element’? NYX Cosmetics is ready to take you there!

The new NYX Cosmetics ‘In Your Element’ Metal palette is what all your metallic mermaid dreams are made of. NYX recently sent me one of six new eyeshadow palettes themed by naturally occurring elements. I was also able to snag the ‘Earth’ palette at The Makeup Show Dallas so check out that review if you are a fan of earth tones.

The ‘Metal’ palette features 12 metallic shades. Don’t pick this up if you are looking for an all-in-one, on-the-go palette as it’s missing matte shades. I’m perfectly fine with that omission as I have plenty of matte and/or transition shades just itchy to accompany this baby anywhere. I’m more impressed that these 12 shades are different enough to stand next to each other in a palette of this size and not appear similar at first glance. Continue Reading

All the Fall Feels feat. NYX In Your Element Eye Palette in ‘Earth’

Austin has finally gotten the memo on fall weather! I’m so happy to be free of 90 degree weather you have no idea. I can officially create fall-appropriate looks without feeling like a complete fake in my tank and shorts!

I got my hands on the NYX Cosmetics In Your Element eyeshadow palette in ‘Earth’ just in time for the leaves to begin changing. Twelve gorgeous shadows in matte and shimmer finishes will quickly having you seeing pumpkin spice. Want to know my thoughts on this brand new palette? Keep reading!

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Morphe Brushes and Jaclyn Hill are launching another eyeshadow palette that will sell out immediately

The last time Morphe Brushes and Jaclyn Hill released an eyeshadow palette, the Morphe Brushes website experienced a server overload like they’d never seen before. This time around, will probably be no different.

Jaclyn Hill x Morphe Brushes

Morphe and Jaclyn are collaborating once again to bring us another limited edition 35 color eyeshadow palette launching June 21, 2017 on the Morphe website and at their Burbank, CA store. Jaclyn is bringing her MUA experience and star power to Morphe’s high quality, affordable range of professional artists and enthusiasts alike. The 35 color eyeshadow palette ranges from Jaclyn’s staple nude and gold tones to bold purples and blues. A gorgeous follow up to their previous collaboration, I’m expecting this to sell out immediately. If you are not able to purchase at launch or don’t feel like fighting the virtual crowds, Morphe does an excellent job at regularly restocking so you will definitely have a chance to purchase then.

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