Monthly Makeup Picks: May

I am firm believer that you don't need to break the bank in order to have a great makeup. One of my biggest tips is to stick to what you know. I have about 3 brands from the drugstore that I trust to provide me with great makeup. When looking for foundation and concealers, my go-to is Covergirl. Covergirl was the first brand that I purchase any base makeup from and they haven't failed me yet. Their new Ready Set Gorgeous Line is perfect of normal to oily skin. It leave my face looking fresh. It's not overly matte or dewey. Both the concealer and foundation have a medium amount of coverage. I pair my foundation and concealer with the Body Shops Honey Bronzer to create sun-kissed summer face.

Eyeshadows and liner are by far my favorite part of makeup. Maybelline and Rimmel have always been my go-to in the drugstore. For a quick summery, bronzed eye look, I like to pair the Maybelline's Color Tattoo in 70 Barely Branded with Maybelline's Single Eyeshadow in Constant Toast. It's honestly the simplest look ever! The sheer cream of Barely Branded brights the eyelid while the Constant Toast creates a golden brown crease color. Most days I don't use a eyeliner for this look but if I do, I use the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner in 003 Brown. The Rimmel Scandal Eyes have a buttery smooth finish and don't budge throughout the day. The 003 Brown is a great compliment to brown eyes when used in the waterline. I finish off my eyes with the Maybelline Real Impact Great Lash Mascara in Very Black. This mascara is great for creating a natural look.

Products: 

Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Fresh Complexion in 110
Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Concealer in Light/Pale
Body Shop Honey Bronzer in 01 Light
Maybelline Real Impact Great Lash Mascara in Very Black
Maybelline Color Tattoo in 70 Barely Branded
Maybelline Single Eyeshadow in Constant Toast
Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Hazel
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner in 003 Brown

spring basics: makeup

Spring means a good excuse to buy new makeup. Last week I made a quick stop at my local drugstore and a cheeky stop at the Clinique counter to stock up on some new makeup for spring. The first thing I wanted to pick up was some new nail polish. Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear is one of the few nail polishes that I can truly say is long lasting and is my first pick when choosing new polish colors. I picked up the colors Mint Sorbet and Coral Reef. Both colors are perfect for spring. Mint Sorbet is the great spring pastel and compliments most skin-tones especially lighter skin. Coral Reef is a great go with anything color and I couldn't help picking up. 

Every season, I try to pick up a new foundation so that I'm wearing something that is too light or too dark for my current skin tone. For spring, I pick up Clinique's Even Better in 02 Fair. This foundation is light but has good coverage plus spf 15. I'm excited to see if this we help reduce so of my acne scars. As for eyes, I like to keep it basic as the weather gets warmer. Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink with a delicate cat eye gives a lovely retro look and it's quick. For the cat eye liner, I love Nyx's Super Skinny Marker! It does not move until you want it to! It's is perfect for warmer weather if you struggle with getting panda eyes or creasing on the lid. Lastly, I pick up to new lip colors. In the summer, I like to stick to nudes. The less fuss the better in my opinion. Rimmel's Let's Get Naked and Maybelline's Color Whisper in Coral Ambition are both great nudes. Both are very moisturizing and don't feel like you are wearing lipsticks. 

spring basics: clothes

I'm all about simplicity and comfort when it comes to clothes. Because of my love for simplicity, I tend to have a signature outfit for every season. I think that it's important to find any outfit that you are comfortable in and feel confident in and you can always spice it up from there. Here are a couple items that I think will quickly become my staples for this spring.

1. A warm scarf is an essential to spring in Baltimore. I particularly love tapestry scarf that you can find at open air markets or at train stations. These two have been staples in my wardrobe since I bought them.  I think they add that unique edge to an outfit because no one else will have an scarf quite like yours. 

2. V-neck tees have been a go to item for me since I discover Target boyfriend t-shirt. They have just enough of a v to show off any necklace but not too low that you have to wear a tank top underneath. I think v-neck t-shirt are perfect for causal days out for that sleek but effortless look. I have also recently pick up this v-neck from T.J. Maxx's which has a subtle pattern to it which adds a little bit of flair to a plain shirt.

3. I discovered Superga when I was living in Florence when I was college. While I didn't buy any while I was there, I feel in love with the look of them. I snatch up these last years and they have quickly became my go-to causal shoe. 

4. Now this jacket from JCrew I had been eyeing up for about a year before I caught it on sale at an outlet store. The Downtown Field Jacket was a great investment for this upcoming spring. While it is on the pricer side, I think this jacket goes with any outfit and adds that carefree look that I look. I will defiantly be sporting this often this spring.

5. This is a first for me in a couple of years but jeans are my go to bottoms for me right now. Normally, I'm that girl that lives in leggings with skirts, dress, and long sweaters, but lately I have been loving the classic look of jeans. I think they are easy to go from day to night with the change of footwear and a jacket. Currently, I've been loving American Eagle's Skinny Jean in the Dark Indigo Wash. They have the right amount of stretch to be comfortable for all day wear but don't stretch out after one day of wear.