Birthday Goodies

So with my birthday just two days away, you know I have a wishlist filled with super fun wants! Now I have my practical wishlist....and my, "OMG I Wish I had a Million Dollars!" wishlist. This is a crazy, "OMG I Wish I had a Million Dollars!" wishlist. Lately I have been SO obsessed with makeup, like, it's a tad ridiculous. But I'm really lusting over Coastal Scents, Sigma Brushes, and Benefit...oh and MAC. Yes, the $35 for a face brush MAC. Trust me, I tried not to get sucked in to all the MAC products, being so expensive and all, but I want to try the brand. I just do not know what products yet. Any who, here are some of my top picks for this birthday. :)

So here is a link to my Polyvore page where all the items and websites are listed. And just to let you know, the Sigma Brushes are just as good as MAC brushes, for like 1/4 of the price! Also, if you watch beauty gurus on YouTube (which by the way, I am one now) you know Coastal Scents is good quality and really inexpensive.

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In or out?: Conair Infiniti Curling Iron

OMG! I haven't done a post in like a month! Junior year is just crazy, but I'm going to try to go back to my every other day blog post schedule:)

So for Homecoming this year I wanted to do my hair myself to save money, but I didn't want it to just be straight and boring. I ended up borrowing my friend's Conair Infiniti Curling Iron and let me tell you, it's ah-mazing!!!! It gives you perfect S-shaped curls or beachy waves if you don't use hairspray. I heard that it's difficult to use, but I caught on to the technique pretty quickly. I found it much less frustrating to use than your average clamp curling iron. Now it does take some time, up to an hour depending on your hair. And by the way, it works very nicely on shorter, chin length, hair styles too. I thought it was pretty fun wrapping your hair around it and making PERFECT curls, so the hour goes by fast. I never burned my hand but if you are worried that you might, you can always buy a heat glove at Sally's Beauty Supply. The one con I found was that it's very easy to turn off the iron while your curling your hair. But overall, I love this item and I will be using it tomorrow morning.

You can buy the Conair Infiniti Curling Iron at Target or Ulta for $34.95!

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Give 'em Some Credit: E.L.F. All Over Color Stick

Here it is, a short and sweet blog post! Yay! One of my go to on the go (haha) products is the E.L.F. All Over Color Stick. It's the prettiest pearly pink ever and you can use it on your cheeks, eyes, and lips. I use it as an everyday blush and it helps me look more awake on those morning where nothings working. At only $1, why would you not buy one?!

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None of these items were sent to me for free. None of the companies mentioned are paying me for this blog post. All opinions are my own.

When Katie Met Mark.

I have been wanting to try Mark. makeup for quite sometime now, and when my friend became a representative it was obvious that I had to buy the products! After reading a TON of reviews many of the items sounded too good to be true. But, wow! Mark. makeup is now my go to brand. The products are ah-maaaazing! I already have lists of products to get on my next orders. For the quality of the products, it's fairly inexpensive, especially the brushes. These are all the items I've bought and I already want more.

Lash Splash Hook Up Waterproof Mascara: I don't think I'd use again as a waterproof mascara (not because it ran, but because it just wore off) but definitely for everyday.

Curl Goddess Curling Gel: Smells ah-mazing, srong at first but light and fresh when your hair dries and it gives me nice beach-y waves.

Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss: I bought this in Pink Rush and it's the perfect color and the gloss isn't too sticky!

Get in Line Hook Up Waterproof Liquid Liner: Loooooove it! Really easy to apply.

Face Xpert Foundation: So cute, it comes with a little sponge applicator!

Matte-nificient Compact Powder: I have oily skin and this kept my makeup looking "matte" all day with just one application!

Foundation Brush: SO soft and really makes a difference when putting on your foundation.

Primed for Perfection Primer: Makes your makeup look and stay fresh all day.

Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter: Use it to highlight your brow and cheekbones and brighten your eyes. It's amazing!

All products shown can be purchased at meetmark.com!

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Some Pearls for Us Girls

Right now I am really obsessing over pearls. There are just a classy look that can glam up any outfit. I'm wearing them with my LBD for homecoming with a red nail. And I think a long strand that's knotted would be just too adorable with my new lace shirt from Old Navy...which I love as well!

Natural and Dyed Freshwater Cultured Pearl "Firecracker" Bracelet: Totally love it! The chunkiness gives it a more casual look.

Betsey Johnson - Betsey Paris French Dog Stretch Bracelet (Pearl): I adore the idea of pairing a very classy look with more edged out pieces to roughen it up.

Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring: I love big rings like this! Plus it's only nine bucks!

Pearl Crystal Cameo Brooch (silver tone): I'm really into brooches this season. I can totally picture pairing this with like a slouchy black hat.

Cara Accessories Netted Faux Pearl Necklace: Love that it's a double strand and a double bow!

Miso Jet Flower And Pearl Necklace: I totally love the mixing of the black and white, it gives an unexpected pop!

Rose Bow Pearl Stack: I love love love little ring sets! This one especially because it has roses, pearls, and bows. What more could a girl ask for?

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None of these items were sent to me for free. None of the companies mentioned are paying me for this blog post. All opinions are my own.

What I'm Thinking

Okay, so, I just went to manage my blog and such, and noticed I only wrote three posts in August! Three!!! And I know how disappointed I get when my favorite blogs don't post often, so I am going to try to hold to my promise that I am making righttt.....aboutttttt......now: from this point on I will attempt to do a minimum of five posts a week. Which for me is quite ambitious seeing how I'm a total procrastinator. And to add to that, I'm also thinking about doing fashion/beauty videos on YouTube, but that's just an idea. But if I do, I might alternate videos and blog posts.

More Fall Goodies

Sooo, I went to go to the movies today, but right before the movie started the theater lost power! But on the upside I went "window shopping" instead. Old Navy has the cutest clothes this year, like it's their best season ever! But I picked out my top five, and I think I'm in love.

Cable Knit Boyfriend Cardigan: Perfect and exactly what I wanted! I can totally picture wearing it to the apple orchard.

Faux Fur Vest: These were a bit popular last year, but I'm seeing them a lot more now and I'm head over heels for them!

Sheer Lace Top: I am sooo obsessed with lace right now! This one isn't too fancy because it's a looser fit, which I love!

Zipper Pocket Tees: Absolutely love these! I want every single one!

Cropped Twill Moto Jacket: OMG!!!! It fits like a glove and is just too, too perfect!