Last Minute Gifts For Your BFF

Last Minute Gifts For Your BFF by kaitlinm featuring knit sweaters

Chanel Peridot Le Vernis Review

If you haven't seen Chanel Peridot, you are missing out. Before Peridot I was the proud owner of 3 Chanel nail polishes but vowed to never buy another because they are pricey ($22-25) and because I don't take good care of my nail polishes and they get icky. Anyways, I cracked and went to Saks one day after school with my friend and I bought it. My friend looked at me like I was crazy for buying $25 nail polish. All in the name of fashion; fighting the good fight, right? 

My Beauty Wishlist for Fall & Review of the Naked Palette

While we all hate going back to school and shedding our shorts and tank tops and gladiator sandals for jeans, sweaters and boots (or at least I do)...we just have to. It is best to prepare and make the best of it. Like any person obsessed with fashion/beauty/models/Karlie Kloss/magazines....I have been staying updated on what the next big things are and I would have to say I am quite excited. Even though Summer, my favorite season, is soon coming to a close, I am quite happy.

Before anything, I recently purchased the Naked Palette by Urban Decay. I love every color and if I had to make my perfect palette this would be it. Not only does it come with a cute mini Primer Potion, something I have been dying to try, it also comes with a full size Good Karma brush by UD. 

And as a girl who buys her makeup in  palettes for the value, I am very impressed. There are no 50 cent sponge tip applicators and no rinky-dink, fall apart, makeup brushes in UD's agenda. 

Onto the wishlist...

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup $45

Usually, I would never spend more than $10 on liquid foundation, which is the price of my Covergirl NatureLuxe Liquid Foundation, but this stuff has gotten very good reviews. Not only does it promise to make your skin look perfect, you only need a drop or two to cover your whole face. In the long run, this makes it a good deal. 

butter LONDON Nail Laquer $14

"West End Wonderland"

This shade really caught my eye, it reminds me of Christmas, but is light enough to get away with during Fall. Actually glitter is really perfect for any season...

Miss Dior Cherie Perfume 1.7 oz $77

I don't really like floral scents, I lean more toward Viva La Juicy and Ralph Lauren HOT when it comes to fragrance choices, but this one caught my nose (and my heart) by surprise. Since by birthday is in November and that's when I will be in full blown college application mode, I might reward myself with this to remind me to keep calm & carry on. 

   

My Mini Essie Hall-of-Fame

These are my top Essie hits. I know, they not vary in color much, but there's nothing wrong with that!

"Allure"

Also worn by Kate Middleton on her wedding day ;)

"Fifth Avenue"

A favorite of Emily of Cupcakes & Cashmere

"French Affair" 

Perfect for your toes.

"Pink Diamond"

This shade is currently on my nails now and looks great in the light. The name is pretty self-explanatory.

"Turquoise and Caicos"

I don't think this picture really does justice to this color, it's something you would have to see in person and put on your nails to apperciate.

Purchase these at Essie

or your local drugstore.