NOTD: Zoya in Stevie

Nails of the Day (NOTD) are making a comeback after a few years in the dark!

It's been ages since I've had a NOTD post, but I have plenty of polishes to show you guys. At least this year I was able to take advantage of Zoya's Earth Day sale. 

Brand: Zoya
Name: Stevie
Collection: Pixie Dust
Color: Violet
Texture: matte, texturized glitter
Coats: 1
Retail $: $10
Rating: A

RetroUrbanRainbow says.... My favorite collection from Zoya! It's great quality, where you only need 1 coat. The texturized glitter is unike any other formula. Plus it literally dries in 10 seconds...

Ipsy Glambag February 2019

 

 KISSES! to the Ipsy's Glambag February 2019. A very girly bag, extremely faint pink/borderline white clutch with hot pink lip kisses on them. It was a very pink and red themed month. Not very original...just saying...But I do find the bag cute! :)

KNC BEAUTY's Star Eye Mask - I hate my dark circle and once a week use some sort of eye masks. These are the most wickedest I've ever gotten! I'm OBSESSED! Shooting stars? Glitter? Excuse me, I'm swooning. Retails for $25 for pack of 5

F.A.R.A.H BRUSHES' Powder Brush 50F - brush is not pictured, somehow I misplaced since recieving last month. Sad panda! Retails for $14

LAQA & CO. Prickly Pear pH Gloss - long wearing and personalized to you...how? This item adjusts to your skin's PH balance levels - customizing your own shade. While this color is too subtle, I love the concept. Retails for $15

GLAMGLOW's Glowstarter Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow -  Glamglow is a new company to me in the last few months. Yeah, I'm kinda obsessed with them. GLOW. Retails for $49

INARA COSMOBEAUTY's Nail Polish in Pulse - who doesn't love a classic red...except when your sent a used bottle. Pictured below. FAIL. Retails for $8

 

 

Ipsy Glam Bag January 2019

 

Happy New Year! I had a bunch of points accumulating and figured "why not get more products?" The bag is fantastic! It's a light blue, bordering on nautical.

FLUIDE's Lip Gloss in Elsewhere - faint, blue tint that reminisce of the 90's gloss. Retails for $7.50

COLOR CLUB Nail Polish in Williamsburg - dark navy with shimmers. Retails for $8

YENSA's PUMPKIN TURMERIC 2-in-1 Radiance Polishing Mask - was looking forward to this mask, but in the bottle it was 25% full. WHAT!?!? How cheap can you be? FAIL. Retails for $45

NOMAD COSMETICS' Illuminating Highlighter in Midnight Sun - this shade was inspired by the "midnight sun." Retails for $15

TARTE's Amazonian Clay Foundation in Medium Sand - this has full coverage of 12 hours and while I tested on my hand had such a unique texture. I'm looking forward to getting the full size. I love amazonian clay in all aspects! Retails for $40

 

 

 

Ipsy Glambag - August 2016

Dermelect
'ME' Peptide Infused Lacquer in UNSCRIPTED - this brand is about honesty. They claim no chips, strengthens nails and water resistant. 

Sally's Box
Secret Garden Ampoule Mask - came with 2 masks that gave my face a nice hydrating finish

Trust Fund Beauty
Liquid Lipstick in K, Bye - I'm a fan of this brand, but this color I can PASS. Too neutral and too glossy for me.

OFRA Cosmetics
OFRA x @DupeThat “You Glow Girl” Highlighter - gorgeous highlighter!

Organic Surge
Perfecting Face Polish - smooth base with a polish that remove dirt and grime. All with a soft, relaxing scent. 

NOTD: Morgan Taylor in If The Slipper Fits

If you haven't seen Cinderella that was released March of 2015 - your missing out. Always one for Disney classics, sexist as they may be, I wasn't gonna miss this one. Her infamous dress is EPIC-ALLY beautiful words cant describe. In fact its on my bucket list. This Morgan Taylor color almost does the dress justice.


If The Slipper Fits - is a clear base polish with white and blues confetti pieces
Brand: Morgan Taylor
Name: If The Slipper Fits
Collection: Cinderella
Color: baby blue
Texture: glitter
Coats: 2
Retail $: $9
Rating: A

RetroUrbanRainbow says.... a true representative of Cinderella this color is my ultimate favorite by Morgan Taylor.

NOTD: Morgan Taylor in Best Ball Gown Ever

So, I've had this Cinderella line since last year and I ADORE it.  This color was very difficult to photograph in the light. Tricky, tricky...but I think you can gather just how beautiful the colors are.

Brand: Morgan Taylor 

Name: Best Ball Gown Ever 

Collection: Cinderella

Color: frosted blue with metalic tints

Texture: cream and shimmer

Coats: 3 

Retail $: $8 

Rating: A 

RetroUrbanRainbow says....love Cinderella? you'll need this to pair up!

Ipsy February's Bag 2016 Review

So I've done Ipsy for 6 months now. If your not familiar with Ipsy then your probably not into beauty products or you live in a cave. Ipsy is this fantastic program where you answer a questionnaire on your skin and hair, and get matched small sized products sent to you once a month. For $10 a month you get your own "Glam Bag" matched to you beauty preferences, free shipping and each month has a different bag (which is great to use as a clutch) that has 5 products in it. They aren't full size products, but they aren't trial sized either.  Some products I've gotten are eyeliners, primer, makeup brushes, lipstick, moisturizer and hair care. Very rarely is there an item that I don't like. I have even gotten my friends and family to sign up!

If you interested in signing up, use this link below!

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Perfect Formula's Pink Gel Coat

Pros: dries quickly and big brush tip for coverage

Cons: didn't notice any nail strengthening or brightening. also makes nail polish gummy

Smashbox's Studio Finish Primer Oil

Pros: spreads thoroughly, leaves skin soft and luminous

Cons: mini bottle has big opening and can spill fast if your not careful

Jersey Shore Spa's Anti Aging Lip and Hand Polish

Pros: leaves hands and lips soooo soft!

Cons: the vanilla scent is sickly sweet

Carrot and Rose's Hydrating Cream

Pros: Vegan/GMO free, works on face - leaving it soft with my dry skin

Cons: none

Naked Cosmetics' Mica Pigment in Sierra Nevada

Pros: deep in color 

Cons: none, Naked is one of my favorite companies!

Feb 2016 bag 

back of the bag

without gel coat

with gel coat