First Impressions: Milani Lipsticks

On a trip to Walmart, we recently bought a couple of lipsticks from Milani.  I know of bloggers who have talked about the Milani lipsticks, but I don't really know how they actually feel about them.  So, I took the opportunity and tried both of the shades for a first impressions review.

Details:

Very creamy, rich texture

Dries matte (I'm sure, this time)

Has some staying power

Only ONE downside...

Sangria - can stain lips after removal

Overall:

I really like these lipsticks, and I think the more I wear them, the more I will like it.  Sangria is definitely a Fall color, but we can pull off during the last bits of summer, right?  And Teddy Bear is what I call the classic 90's color that is obviously back (Kylie Jenner), but nonetheless, a classic, chic color from the Nudes family tree.

 P.S.

Sorry about the lighting where I photographed my lips lol 

The bathroom was the only area that had "better" lighting.

xx

 

OOTD + FOTD: Errands

 

 Ramones Over-sized Screen Tee - Divided by H&M

Dark Washed Skinny Jeans - Gap

White Chuck Taylors

 

 I also took the liberty and curled my hair, first time since forever...I may seem to favor this look.  Tools Used:

 Bella Curling Wand

Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray

TRESemme Tres Two Spray Mega Firm Control Hair Spray

 

Maybelline FIT Foundation Stick

Maybelline Dark Circles Eraser Concealer

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Medium

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Sephora Matte Eye Primer

NAKED 1 Palette:  Buck (Crease Color) & Virgin (Highlight Color)

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless

The Face Shop:  Design My Eyebrow Pencil/Crayon & Color My Eyebrow Tint

Back 2 School: My Personal Clothing Essentials

Hey there guys!  So it's that time again; back to school!  Here are my most basic, versatile clothing options for back to school week.  These options can pair together in to an outfit well.   I figured, the more simple, the better, especially since it's going to be a pretty busy couple of weeks in to the new school year.  And a top of that, we'll be comfortable during that time :D

Bottoms:

Basic Black Leggings - Styles 4 Less

Light-washed Jeans (skinny) - Old Navy

Dark-washed Jeans (skinny) - Gap

Basic Black Jeans - Foreign Exchange

Teal Colored Jeans (go for any color) - Foreign Exchange

Cardigans:

Black Boyfriend - Gap

Green Boyfriend (go for neutral colors; will go with any outfit) - Old Navy 

 

Tops:

Navy Blue Quarter Sleeved Jumper (go for any colored jumper) - H&M

Flannel Shirt (the color combos are endless, pick what color you desire!) - Old Navy

White Buttoned Down Shirt (go for a classic white buttoned down or any tone Chambray shirt) - eBay 

Tees:

Grey V-Neck (go for any color) - Old Navy

Basic White Shirt (any color) - Divided by H&M

Screen T-shirt (H&M has MANY different kinds screen tees that you can choose from) - Divided by H&M 

Shoes:

White Colored Converses

Grey (or if you have Black) Converses

Nude Oxfords (you can go for any neutral color) - Esprit

Basic Black Flats (must have!) - H&M 

There you have it!  I hope you liked my picks for back to school.  For times like these, going for basic, timeless, and comfortable pieces are my go to's.  

Hope your first week of school goes out smoothly and have fun!

Mae

xx 

OOTD: Dinner Take Out

Siracha Print Shirt - TJ Maxx

Black Canvas Shorts - Marshall's

White Converse Sneakers - Converse Online Store

August Ipsy Bag!

 Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

 Coastal Scents Forever Blush Sample

 You're The Balm Lip Balm in Grape

 Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer

Lord & Berry Black Silk Mini Kajal Kohl-Liner #1001

Personal: Poem

When I speak my mind
I get criticized
When I just bottle it all up
Letting it eat away my soul
As my eyes show sign of weakness
I get criticized
It may seem like a no win
So I write this as my outlet
And therefore, I'm still sane

Personal: Poem

It just has to get better soon
All this waiting for something incredible to happen
All these days of trying to think positive
It all has to pay off
I’m growing tired
Patience is tired
Even though there is still some much to look forward to
I don’t know how much I can take
Nor do I know how long I can hold on