Pretty in Pink - A Lipstick Review

Sorry for being MIA this week. It was the beginning of the spring semester this week, and then at the end I caught an awful case of the flu and spent two days in a Sprite and soda cracker filled haze. Thankfully I'm on the mend and back in action!

This week I bought my first MAC lipstick *swoon*. It's lovely. I bought "Snob", a Satin formula lipstick, on the recommendation of Jessie from sunbeamsjess on Youtube. She mentioned it in her "2012 Favorites" video (that's a link there if you want to check it out!) and I knew right away that it was the baby pink shade I had been searching for. 

(yes, those are my lips,  haha)

Even though this lipstick is a little pricey ($15 a tube), I'm in love with it. It didn't dry out on my lips, the color is so smooth and even, and very true to its tube color, which is something I've had serious issues with in the past. I'd buy a lipstick based on the tube color, get it home, and it's completely different on my lips! One thing about this color is that it is definitely going to require exfoliation on the days I wear it, but what's wrong with that anyway?

The second color is a Maybelline color I bought at Wal-Mart, of all places. "140 Fuchsia Fever" is a very vibrant, show stopping pink perfect. I thought it was a great pink color for winter since it was so bold and colorful, an easy way to brighten up any drab winter day. The formula is quite..liquid. It's definitely "glides" on and I put in two or three applications for the pigmentation in the picture, so it's an easily buildable color.

One thing is that both of these colors showed up quite glossy in these pictures, and it was only after the light had really disappeared that I realized my flash was on. Fuchsia Fever is a little bit shiny, but Snob is much more matte. It's not classified as a "matte" formula, but it doesn't have any serious sheen to it.

(I'm super sorry for the messy application on this one. I have no idea why I didn't catch it in the mirror, haha)

Stripes and Chains

Here's the deal, folks. I went out thrifting today to a new place called Saver's. I had some errands to run in the city, and since we don't have a Saver's over here I decided that it was the perfect opportunity (they're opening a new store only 10 minutes from my house in March though!). I then had the BRILLIANT idea to create a "come thrifting with me" style vlog where I video some interesting finds and such. So I go on over, lalala, everything is wonderful (except when I got lost), only to find out that a) I'd forgotten my SD card and b) my camera doesn't have video capabilities. I am crushed. I've always wanted to make fashion/beauty Youtube videos, but I guess this is a sign that I'm just not ready for it yet.

Anywho, this is the outfit I wore. I'll be posting pictures of my thrifting finds later this week. By the time I was able to take photos, the lighting was too dark and I didn't want to use my flash since there is jewelry involved.

Have you ever tried making your own Youtube videos? What are some of your favorite places to thrift at, and have you tried anywhere new lately?

Also, this post is for Marionberry's "Trend of the Month". I'll be having my post linked on her blog, and doing a new trend every month, so make sure to look for me and check out her blog as well!

High-Low Zipper top - Kohl's - old

American Apparel Disco Pants - $85

Half Glitter Boots - Baker's Shoes - $12.50

Demin vest - Goodwill - $3

Silver chain necklace - Saver's - $4.99

(Sorry for the bad lighting. We didn't start taking these until after 4 o'clock and by then the sun was well on it's way down)

Let's Get Started!

Even though it's a few days into the new year, I feel obligated to make a post about any new years resolutions I've decided to make. Though I know just about every single blogger on the planet made this post, I think that if I make my list public that I'll be more likely to stick to it. I haven't made any of the typical "lose weight/work out/eat better" resolutions, but I have made two separate lists: one for my lifestyle and one for my blog/fashion. Let me know in the comments what any of your resolutions are!

Lifestyle

1. Stress less about small things

2. Plan better/organization

3. Focus on school

4. Save money

5. Read more for fun

Blog/Fashion

1. Build a wardrobe

While my closet is stuffed to the brim, I realize there are so many items I don't wear or don't have anything to wear with. So over this year I'll be cleaning out my closet/shoes/jewelry, selling the items I can't work with (check eBay! There's in the right side bar), and building a solid wardrobe. I think I'll be putting posts up as I move forward on this journey, so check back!

2. Challenge myself

I feel like I get stuck in ruts. I find a trend I like, a fit I like, or a color, and then get lost in it. I also find myself wearing black on the bottom, and not pushing myself to get out of that. I also really want to get a fur collar, something I'd never have thought of last year. 

3. Blog consistently!

I'm sure any readers will appreciate this! I blog so much in spurts, but then go two or three week without a single peep from me. This year I'm determined to keep up with blogging regularly. I think I felt so much pressure to blog a certain way that it stopped me from letting loose. This year is going to change that.

Cat Sweaters - WARNING: TEXT HEAVY

Welcome 2013! My first post of the year, and it's more of a lifestyle-fun post than a fashion post. My boyfriend, Tyler, had an "ugly Christmas sweater" day at his school before he went on break, and we wanted to take some cute pictures in them and also get the feel of my new camera! I forgot to mention it in my last post, but you might have noticed my photos were MUCH better. That is because I received a Nikon D3000 for Christmas! I'm so happy that I finally have a high quality camera to take photos for this blog, and I can't wait to get busy with it!

I hope you enjoy our goofy cat sweaters as much as we did

xoxo

PS- Tyler was very excited about being on my blog and wanted to write a little paragraph for you all. Sadly, he had to leave to head back up north before we were able to sit down and write anything, but he dictated to me over the phone. Enjoy!

"Hey everybody, my name is Tyler if Katie hasn't already told you. Now I know this is supposed to be a fashion blog, but I couldn't resist asking my girlfriend if she would be interested in putting us in our possibly unfashionable cat sweaters on her blog since we both really love cats. 
Before I came down to visit, I was able to get my sweater for $2.00 and her's for $2.50 at Salvation Army. I was so lucky to find them because they were on the very last rack in the store, and they were (almost) our size. Mine may have been a little tight, and her's a little big, but I probably won't wear it again until next Christmas anyway. I decided the red sweater would be Katie's because on the front the cat is painting and it says "I'm not messy, just creative" and I thought that really fit her well. I'm always excited to see Katie make her posts on her blog. I love seeing her smiling and dressed up and in the most creative and fashionable outfits. This visit I was even able to take her pictures for her! She told me I did a pretty good job. I hope you all enjoy seeing pictures of and reading about the beautiful (and fashionable!) Katie.

Your's truly,
Tyler"

So complimentary! Hopefully he visits again soon to help me out more. He did take the pictures for my last post which I thought turned out fantastic. Let me know what you think, because he might be more willing to help if he knows you all like his photography ;) Hope you all are having a great start to the year!

This post also features my very fat cat, Salem. My other cat wouldn't let us find him to come out and play...

I just thought I'd add a shameless plug down here at the bottom. I'm try my hardest to save up money for when I move away to finish my degree at a different school this fall, and consequently I've been cleaning out my closet and dressers to sell all my unworn items on eBay. I have almost 30 items listed now (ending Friday!) and many more to come before I start my spring semester next week. There is an eBay button the left side of the page, but I'll also link below. Thank you to anyone who bids!

eBay Link