Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Blog Sale!

Hello!

I have so much makeup that I've bought over the last year and I haven't even used some of it! So, to make some room and just clean out I decided to sell it! I figured if I haven't used it in the last year I'm not going to ever use it! They are all drugstore items.


-Must have Paypal account
-U.S. only
-Price of item + shipping & paypal fees
-Please email me if interested or have questions. Put "blog sale" in subject--sem83189@gmail.com



John Frieda Sheer Blonde Strengthening Lustrous Touch Conditioner. Unopened; $4

 e.l.f. Shimmer Lips 4 Piece Shimmer Lip Gloss Set. Box opened but lipgloss unused; $4
Left to Right: Peace, Joy, Hope, Love

If you have any questions please ask!! 

Thanks!


Sarah


Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil



If you've read some of my other hair posts, you know that I love my Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner! A couple months ago I bought a travel size set of this shampoo and conditioner and it came with the oil. I was using it every once in a while, but I realized my hair in NEED of some oil! I was occasionally using One n' Only Argan Oil, but I wasn't too fond of it. I didn't really mind the smell, but I gave it to my mom and she doesn't like the smell of it. It also made my hair too oily. No matter how little oil I would put in my hair it still made it look like I had just put oil in my hair. So, I stopped using it because I was not happy with the results. 

Then I remembered I had the Organix Moroccan Argan Oil! OMG, this is the best oil EVER!!!! I love this sooooo much!!!! First off, it smells delicious!!! Just like the shampoo and conditioner!!!!!! It also does not leave my hair looking like I just put oil in it!! I'm obsessed! I use it just about every day! It has helped my ends tremendously! 

There were a few days that I kept forgetting to use it and after a few days I noticed that my ends were looking really dry and realized I had forgotten to put the oil on. It really does make a difference!! I definitely recommend this oil to anyone who is looking for an oil to use! You can find this at any drug store, like I said, I got mine at Target in a set with the shampoo and conditioner. 

If you have any questions please ask! :)

Sarah

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

♥ Why I'm Excited For Fall! ♥

Happy Fall!!!!!! I love fall, but I'm not going to lie, it's not my favorite season. I hate that after fall comes winter. I HATE winter!!! Spring is my all time favorite season...the warm weather, the flowers blooming, spring just makes me happy! But fall is my second favorite...I love the leaves, the fashion and the dark nail polish colors!

I have been finding so many things on pinterest that have been making me so excited for fall!


Fashion







I LOVE big comfy sweaters and scarves! They are just so comfortable and cute! You can also see me wearing my riding boots all fall. And cheetah print....i always wear more of it during the fall and winter than spring and summer. I'm super excited to wear my cheetah scarves! I'm just excited to wear all of my scarves! My fall shopping goal is to buy a "leather" jacket! I have always liked the idea of one, but never really wanted one...but this year is different. I want one so bad!!!!


Nails





Fall nail polish colors are my all time favorite colors! I absolutely love all of the dark color polishes...honestly I'm not sure why! lol! I do feel like they flatter everyone and every skin tone! I'm so excited to use all of my fall colors! If you follow me on Instagram, you've already seen that I painted my nails a dark color! I just love it! :)


Makeup 





To be honest, I don't really do any makeup looks that are good for a specific season. I normally just wear neutrals, but this fall I want to try something different. Last fall I was afraid to try a berry or wine colored lipstick, but this year I'm going to try! (If you have any suggestions on what brand/color I should try please leave it in a comment!) I just love the look of these darker eye colors and the darker lips. I feel like this post is making me sound like I'm gothic or depressed or something (lol) but I just love those dark colors! 

I also love Halloween!!! It is one of my favorite holidays! It never used to be, but over the last few years it has become a favorite!!! I actually haven't figured out what I'm going to be this year! Another fall favorite is football!!! I love football, mainly NFL, but I will watch college every once in a while!

If you have certain clothes, nail polishes, makeup looks, or anything else you love during the fall please let me know in the comments! :)

Sarah



* All pictures found on Pinterest




Monday, September 9, 2013

Mascara Mondays: L'oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes

I got this mascara when I was in North Carolina in that set with the eye liner. Today's review is the first time I used it! 

When I do reviews on mascara I usually do it without eye makeup, but today I did it when I was getting ready for work because I didn't get a chance to do it sooner. I kind of like it better with eye makeup! :)

False Fiber Lashes


no mascara

one application

two applications

three applications + bottom lashes

Overall, I like this mascara. Like other mascaras, nothing special. I did feel like it lengthened my lashes, but nothing that another mascara can't do. I do like the brush though! I feel like it's the perfect size! I don't have any complaints about this one. 


I'm not sure if I'm going to be doing any more of these posts because I just feel like I'm being redundant and there's not much I have to say about these so-so mascaras. If I happen to find a mascara I really like I will do a review on that one! 

Sarah

Friday, September 6, 2013

Get To Know Me Tag! ♥

Hello Beauties!

To be honest I had some writer's block, but wanted to put up a post! I've been consistent with my posting so I wanted to stick with it! I decided I wanted to do some kind "get to know me tag", so I googled that and found a few, but this one was one I really liked! I found it on the blog Beauty Broadcast. I read through her tag and loved it! Then after I read that...I got sucked in! :) If you've never read her blog or seen any of her videos on her YouTube channel, you need to!!!! I literally read her blog posts for two hours straight when I found it and then subscribed to it! Go check it out! 

So...on to the tag! Hope you enjoy! :)


1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
My hair is naturally wavy. I rarely wear it like that because if I let it air dry it turns into a lion's mane! It's poofy and frizzy and just crazy! But, the longer it get's the less wild it is, which is nice! 

2. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?
I have only gone to the salon once to get it colored. Other than that, I have done it myself once, but I usually have a friend or family member do it for (especially since I've had highlights). 

3. Do you wear the same style everyday, or do you change it?
When I was younger I used to wear it the same every day, but not I change it up every day. One day it's in a fishtail braid, the next it's straight, the next it's in a messy bun, etc. 

4. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?
I've only ever gone to a salon a handful of times. I enjoy doing my own nails, it is very relaxing to me. Plus, I've been painting my nails since I can remember and not to toot my own horn or anything, but I feel like I can do just as great a job, if not better, than someone at a salon. Also, I'm cheap when it comes to that and rather not pay an arm and a leg for something that doesn't last that long! 

5. How often do you change your nail polish?
I change my nail polish every couple of days. Although, the last few months I have been kind of lazy when it comes to my nails. I haven't made much time for them, I'm going through a phase where they just really get on my nerves and have been cutting them super short and not wearing much polish. But now that fall is coming I may just get back into it because I love me some dark fall nail polish! :) 

6. Do you polish your toes in the winter or just the summer?
I do polish my toes in the winter, but definitely not as much, honestly probably only once a month. It's not as important to me because people aren't going to be staring at my toes, but I do like them to be polished.

7. How long does it take for you to put on makeup?
Honestly, it depends what I'm wearing. If I'm putting a full face of makeup on, I give myself about 30 minutes. If I'm only wearing eye makeup and some face powder, about 5-10 minutes. 

8. What do you do first? Face or eyes?
I always do my face first. I'm not sure why, but that's just the way it happens! I think I like to see a nice even toned canvas so I can get the full effect of how my eye makeup will look! Side note: I also do my hair before my makeup, especially when using hot tools because I often sweat when I straighten or curl my hair! lol! I don't want my makeup being ruined before I step out of my house! :)

9. Do you collect makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?
I definitely collect it! I try to only buy when I need something, but honestly it's so hard to do that! I have no control when I see something pretty!!!!

10. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
Never! The only time I ever wore false lashes was a couple years ago for Halloween. False lashes are something I'm kind of afraid to attempt to be honest. Plus, for the most part, I like my lashes. I have a few pairs of false lashes, but I just haven't tried them. One day I will though!

11. Do you do a full face of makeup everyday?
Nope! I do a full face of makeup when I go out (which is not too often anymore) and sometimes for work. Lately though, I haven't been wearing it to work. A couple weeks ago I was sick and blowing my nose every 5 seconds {yes, that's kind of an exaggeration! ;) }, but then I got lazy and haven't been feeling like wearing a full face. I haven't been wearing concealer to cover my dark circles or blemishes!

12. Do you wear makeup when you're home alone or with family?
When I'm home alone I don't wear makeup. Depending on what I'm doing with my family I usually wear eye liner and mascara. Just simple. Not trying to impress anyone, but I just feel more myself when I have some makeup on, especially mascara!

13. Will you leave the house without makeup?
I will, but I don't like to. Especially if I know there's a chance I'm going to run into someone I know! I usually at least wear mascara!! 

14. How many high-end products do you have?
I've never actually counted, but over the last year I have acquired quite a bit, whether I bought it or received it as gifts from family and friends. I definitely have more drugstore products though! I feel like the drugstore has some really great products, some that are even better than high-end products! I'm also one that doesn't like to spend too much on certain things, but I have been guilty of that lately (one word: MAC)! But I'm not going to get into that right now ;)

15. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you're getting dressed?
I usually decided while I'm getting dressed. Unless I know I'm going to be getting up early or be rushed to go somewhere, then I'll plan those outfits out. I am a planner when it comes to most things, but with clothes it's different. I'll pick out an outfit for the next day and when I go to put it on it makes me feel fat  or I'm just not liking it...which then puts me in a bad mood lol so planning my outfits don't usually turn out well!

16. How often do you change your handbag?
Not very often! I'm not super into handbags. I don't like to spend a lot on them, I just like one that looks cute, holds the things I need and is comfortable to wear (I'm obsessed with cross body bags).  

17. What time do you wake up and go to sleep?
It varies every day. I work part time so it just depends what time I'm scheduled to work. But I usually go to bed between midnight and one. I usually wake up between nine and ten. But as I said, it all depends!

18. How often or when do you workout?
Ha! That's funny! I couldn't tell you the last time I worked out! I need to work out, but honestly, I'm lazy and hate it! It's actually crazy to me that I hate it because I used to be an athlete and in such good shape, but going to college and not playing sports really messed that up! I try to work out, but I never stick to it! I'm sure one day I'll get into it (maybe)!  

19. Left handed or right handed?
Left handed!

20. How tall are you?
5'4" 

21. Do you speak any foreign languages?
I speak a little bit of French. I took it all through middle school and high school and a semester my freshmen year of college, so it's been a few years! I definitely have lost a lot of it, but I can understand better than I can speak it! 

22. How many pets do you have?
Well, my brother moved back home a couple months ago and he has a cat..does that count?! I am obsessed with this cat, by the way. He's honestly the coolest cat ever. I used to hate cats, but this one (Gizmo), made me love cats. I'm going to be one of those crazy cat ladies..not even lying!! But anyway, I would love a dog! 

23. How often are you on Blogger?
Not every day, but a couple times a week. I try to post at least two posts a week, so between writing those and reading other blogs, probably 4-5 days a week.  

24. Do you read comments posted on blogs?
Sometimes. If it's a post I'm really interested in I may read comments people posted, but not usually. I do read all comments here on my blog though! :)

25. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?
I do keep a list of things I'd like to try in my head. I usually forget what they are though so sometimes I try to put it on my phone. 

26. How did you come up with your blog name?
Well my first name is Sarah and Mac is part of my last name. And when I was little my cousins used to call me Sarah Mac, so it's kind of a nickname. 

27. What kind of camera do you use for your photographs?
I use a Canon PowerShot SD780 IS.  

28. How often do you clean your house?
Well seeing as though I still live with my parents, I don't clean my room too often :/ but I try to help my mom out every once in a while by vacuuming or doing dishes and things like that

29. What's your favorite color?
Purple! I'm obsessed with it. Sometimes I feel like I'm an eight year old girl obsessed with purple! Haha! If it's purple I want it!!! 

30. Do you swear?
Sometimes. Not as often as I used to though!

31. What are you doing with the rest of your day?
Going grocery shopping, I suppose I should clean my room and then I will be going to work! Trying to make it a productive day! :) 


I tag anyone who wants to do this tag! Let me know if yo do it, I'd love to read it! Hope you enjoyed it! :)

Sarah

Monday, September 2, 2013

Mascara Mondays: Benefit They're Real!

I'm super excited about this one because I have been wanting to try this mascara for so long!!!! My birthday was August 31st and for Beauty Insiders at Sephora you get a free birthday gift. Mine was a little set from Benefit. It came with They're Real mascara and Watt's Up highlighter. I've been wanting to try it but never really wanted to spend the money on the full size and never wanted any of the sets it comes with, so super excited for this mascara!
Benefit They're Real Mascara

Bare eyelashes
one application
two applications
three applications + bottom lashes

 I really like this mascara! I think it does a great job lengthening and adding volume. I might only do two applications. I just like to test three applications just to see how it would look. I must say I was a little disappointed when I opened it to see this wand. I guess I wasn't aware what kind of wand it had. These wands always poke me in the eye!!!! Lol, but I'll get over it! Other than not liking the wand, I don't have anything bad to say! This mascara could be a great contender for my next favorite mascara! I like how it instantly makes it's presence known! You don't need a lot for it to make your eyelashes look nice! Depending on what other mascaras I try out, I may end up buying the full size of it! 

If you have any questions please ask! Let me know what other mascaras I should try!!! 

 Sarah

Sunday, September 1, 2013

♥ August Favorites! ♥

I can't believe August is over!!! So crazy!! I know I haven't done a favorites in a while so I decided it's time to do one! Let's just get right into it!


Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream...I absolutely love this! I have been using this BB cream since last summer! I know most girls use bb creams during the summer for a light weight option, but honestly I use this year round because I don't like anything to heavy on my face. I hate the feeling of something being on my face and with this bb cream I can't even tell anything is there! During the winter I'm in the lightest color, Light Sheer Tint, but during the summer when I have {a little} color (I don't really get tan..I'm Irish and very fair skinned, so my tan is some people's pale!) I mix the light color and the Medium Sheer Tint. It is the perfect color for my skin! You don't really need to set a bb cream, but I always do to make sure it stays put!

Which leads me to my next favorite...


Maybelline Dream Matte Powder. My favorite powder of all time! I use the color Sand Medium 0-1. It barely shows any color so it's perfect to set my bb cream, but also if I need just a tad bit of color it's just enough! During the winter it adds just enough color so I don't look too ghostly! I use it to set my bb cream, but I also wear it alone if I don't feel like putting any bb cream or foundation. It is a matte powder which I love. Don't get me wrong...I love me some shimmer, but there's a time and a place for that, and shimmer all over your face during the day at work is not that time! But anyway..I have been using this powder for a few years now and I don't think I will ever try another powder because I love this one that much!


When I was in North Carolina I went to MAC and bought a blush (if you read my high end haul post). It is a mineralized blush in the color Dainty. I am OBSESSED with this blush. For one, it is an absolutely beautiful color! I have been using this every day since I purchased it! I am in love and now I really want to try more MAC blushes...this started a bad addiction!!!!!! But definitely worth it! :)


Speaking of MAC...if you have not tried any of their pressed pigments...you NEED to!!! A couple weeks ago I went to The Cosmetic Company Store at the outlets near me. If you have never been to one they have MAC products, Smashbox, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Estee Lauder and a few others. Of course I B-line for the MAC  section! I was looking around at everything they had, but I was looking for something specific, and then my eyes landed on the couple pressed pigments that were there. There was something about the color Day Gleam that I could not keep my eyes off. Now, I don't normally wear golds, but OMG I HAD to have it!!!!!! It is such a beautiful color..I could literally stare at it all day. I'm not even joking. I have been wearing it just about every day for the last few weeks since I've had it. I seriously cannot get enough of it! I spray my [flat brush] with my Urban Decay All Nighter Spray to help make it more pigmented and to help keep it on for longer. That's all I've been using, no other shadow. If you follow me on Instagram you've seen a picture of me wearing it. I seriously want like every color in the pressed pigments. They are just absolutely gorgeous. I could go on and on, but I think I'm going to stop here! :)


I also do not go a day {when I wear makeup} without using my Urban Decay All Nighter Spray. I really do feel that it makes my makeup last longer. I'm not sure how it compares to other setting sprays because this is the only one I've ever used. Although, I did use Fix+ when I was at Stacie's and I didn't really like how it applied...it was a very strong spray compared to the All Nighter which applies almost like a mist. But I really do love this setting spray and will repurchase it when I am out.






I have been obsessed with lip products lately! My favorites lately and most go-to products have been MAC Japanese Maple, a cremesheen; Revlon Lip Butter in Sorbet; NYX Butter Gloss in Vanilla Cream Pie; and Maybelline baby lips in Strike a Rose; I love all of these lip colors! I have been mixing and matching all of these! They are definitely great products that I will most likely use year round. The Japanese Maple also makes me want another lipstick. I'm telling you MAC is addicting!!!!!!! It's not good for my bank account! :-/


Those are all of my favorites for the month of August. Let me know what your favorites are and maybe I'll give those a try! As always if you have any questions just ask!


Sarah