After work today, I stopped at MAC Cosmetics in The Village because I was running out of my precious, holy-grail Studio Fix Powder…and I needed new concealer too.
Well, imagine my surprise when as I walked in I saw a familiar face…I thought I might have been wrong, but it was indeed miss Taylor from A Little Bit of Everything. I promised I would mention that she was back-to-MAC-ing since she’s technically on a makeup shopping ban! Go check out her blog, she’s so sweet! I love randomly running into people like that (even when I’m sweating like a maniac from the 105 degree heat!)
What did I get at MAC, you ask? Like I mentioned above, powder and concealer…and I also splurged on the MAC 150 brush and a bottle of MAC’s brush cleaner.
I use sigma brushes right now and I abused my SS 150 to the point where it’s probably ashamed to call me its owner. Yes ladies, I was using my SS 150 powder brush to apply both powder and bronzer…and I was rubbing it vigorously on a face towel daily in between applications which led my makeup brush to look like my hair does right now: desperately in need of a trim.
Unfortunately, you can’t really trim makeup brushes so I decided to invest in the MAC 150 powder brush and to STOP mutilating my face towels by cleaning my brushes on them. I’ll let you ladies know how I like the brush. I’m sure I’ll love it as I tend to favor the large, fluffy brushes over all others.
Though Houston is hot as the sun right now, I though “today would be a great day to wear a silk top” even though the moment you step outside you sweat in it. Ick.
My purple Ann Taylor blouse has been an often worn item in my closet lately. It’s one of those pieces that I feel happy wearing. The color, the petal-style collar. It’s like the peony of silk tops.
I paired it today with a floral print skirt from Forever 21 which happens to have hints of the same purple color of the top in it. Brilliant!
Blouse- Ann Taylor
Skirt- Forever 21
Cardigan- Express
Skirt- Forever 21
Cardigan- Express
Nude Pumps- Jessica Simpson
Bag- Kate Spade
Watch- Michael Kors
Watch- Michael Kors
I’ve been trying something new makeup-wise for the last week or two and I think I like it. I’ve been using mascara on my lower lashes. I know a lot of ladies do this already, but it’s something I haven’t done in years…probably since high school! I was kind of inspired by Kim Kardashian who’s lashes always look so full and long. Do YOU use mascara on your lower lashes too?
Hope you’re all having a great week!
xoxo,
Veronika.
CUTE outfit!!
P.S. I tagged you on my blog.
jennylee- I just checked and didn't see it 🙁 am I missing it?
LOVE Little Miss Taylor. She gave me the most awesome rec. for a hair stylist ever, and I'm forever in her debt.
Tara- she is fabulous! she was just so sweet such a genuinely nice girl 🙂 glad you found a great stylist- for cut or color? my hair colorist is gone until October and I'm traumatized. I have like 4 months of roots right now….convincing everyone it's the new style, LOL!
Thanks V for saying such sweet things about me. I still cant believe we actually met, you were so sweet, I felt like Id know you for years!
Hey Tara- Im glad you like my cousin. Shes an amazing stylist!
That outfit is so darling! Eek, I am sad to say back when I did not know how to take care of my brushes the same thing happened! Now I know better than to abuse my brushes…
chicgeek- I knew it was ruining my brushes but was too lazy to stop. Now that I've spend a good $50 on a MAC150, I'll be sure to value it more so they LAST!
Just the cut for now. I'm seriously considering going in this weekend for a MAJOR change. We'll see…I might chicken out.
Her name is Lauren at Neri Salon in Pearland and she is truly, truly fantastic and SO sweet.
V – I always add mascara to my bottom lashes… love the nude pumps with the outfit. So summery!
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Tara- you should see Lauren now, shes getting so preggo. Shes adorable! Dont you think her and Veronika look like they could be sisters?
Loving this outfit on you!
You looks so cute and summery! I am about to buy MAC's brush cleaner as well after seeing TiffanyD's video about it. I like that it dries super fast! : )
I love your outfit! It is perfect for summer. I too have abused my powder brush…I would love to know if you like the MAC brush!
This is too funny! I just got some new NARS Powders and NARS Orgasm Blush and I was putting on my Powder with my Mac Brush I thought about you – Thinking of trying out the brushes you use – but now you switched over to Mac! I gotta say I do love the brush! I hope you enjoy it.
Also! I read that you were trying to organize, a great way to organize all the pictures you have collected from blogs you should try Evernote – It's awesome look it up 🙂
Love your outfit V! Very Lily Pulizter 🙂
So cool that you ran into Taylor! How fun.
I use mascara on the bottom on when I'm getting all done up for weddings or going out, not everyday because even though my bottom lashes are all but blonde, they are long and can look silly when with dark mascara….
Nice haul! Love your summery outfit! I used to apply mascara on my bottom lashes but recently have just stopped for some reason and I prefer it…I don't know why!
SO cute and how fun to run into a blogger!!
Yay for a smile instead of the scowls in your pics now.
You look like a summer flower……..love the outfit………I have to shop for replacements on my MAC makeup too……
Cute outfit!
Does the Mac Studio Fix cake or give your skin a dry look? I am thinking about trying it out because the makeup I am using now is great for coverage but doesn't look dewy like I would like.
amber- i think it depends on your skin type. when I first apply it my look is more matte but I have combination skin so by mid day it does look more glowing. I apply mine with a fluffy powder brush (MAC 150) so it applies pretty sheer and gives the perfect amount of coverage.
I've been told I have nice skin and I swear it's the studio fix…I've been using it for almost 10 years!
Love the outfit! How do you like the Jessica Simpson pumps, are they comfortable?
michelle- the first day i wore them they hurt a bit but ever since then they have become one of my comfiest pairs of heels 🙂 so basically they took a day to break in! love love love them.
I love you outfit, what a great color combination. Like Ehayes said, it reminds me of Lilly Pulitzer too. Perfect for the summer!
I wear mascara on my bottom lashes. For some reason, I just think it looks weird when I don't.
What an adorable outfit! Nicely done getting the MAC brush and cleanser. You definitely want to dilute the cleanser with some water as it is super concentrated. Try washing your brushes in the sink by hand, you'll have them forever. Never let them soak, and let them air dry off the counter they'll be dry in a few hours.
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Bre- i currently wash my brushes in the sink. I got the brush cleanser for spot-cleaning.
SO weird! I just recently started wearing mascara on my lower lashes too! I used to do it yeaaaars ago, but haven't done it since, until now! I like the way it looks, but I keep it to a minimum, only doing it on weekends and special events.