eyeshadows and nails

I recently purchased a 15 shade colour palette from BH cosmetics. (I had never tried anything from them before, but I knew the were popular for their eyeshadow palettes, with like 100 colours on them).

What I LOVED about this 15 colour palette is that you can pick your own shades and textures. I took my time trying to find the perfect combo for me. (Looking back, I did pick too many browns though).

When I received the palette however, I felt that I a few shades weren't true to the colour online. (I know that this may be hard to do, but I did feel a little let down). I really like the consistency of their matte shadows. I found the shimmery ones a little too flaky.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with the palette for BH cosmetics. The palette itself is pretty sturdy, and I think that it will take me a while before I finish each shade.  Again, I really liked the concept of choosing your own colours. I would love to hear peoples feedback on BH cosmetics, because I've never had any of their products until now.


I also wanted to show you another look that I did with my nails. I wanted something understated, with a little "rock'n'roll".

What do you think? It's a little "Gwen Stefani", non?
I keep my nails pretty short for work, so this would look better on slightly longer nails....but you get the idea.

nails: Essie "Smoking Hot" (one of my all-time fav)
tips:  Essie "Stealing the scene"

xo,
S.

Retail therapy needed

Holiday Hair madness is in full force at the salon. It's the busiest time of the year, with everyone wanting to look their best.
Even though I've been working longer hours and coming in on  my days off , I've really enjoyed it. Until today. Everything that could go possibly wrong did, and by the end of my shift, I was completely exhausted and pretty bummed out.
I realized that I'm in need of some retail therapy. I will be going to Sephora on my next day off (Monday) and purchasing these lovely items.... I feel better just thinking about it!!!!

Illamasqua's now at Sephora? So excited. Love this hot pink nail colour.

Kat Von D's eye shadow palette in True Love. I haven't tried anything from her line yet. Hope it's good.

What have you bought for yourself lately?