Beauty
A few posts back I shared some of my current favorites, which I am still loving, but never fear because, of course, I have more!
- NARS Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in Himalia: Ohh-em-gee, this shadow is thebombdotcom! I got this whilst in Spehora with my best friend, and as soon as I swatched it on my hand we looked at each other with the biggest eyes as if to say "what is this magic?!" The shade itself is like nothing I own and can barely describe: a neutral shimmer taupe with teeny tiny silver and pink glitter (although it doesn't look like it in the pan or picture). I have no words for how beautiful and incredibly pigmented this shadow is, and I honestly believe it would compliment any skin tone and eye color. I've been applying it with my finger (that's how rich it is), then add a little bit of liner for definition, some mascara, and done! And when paired with my next favorite, it goes from show stopping shimmer to badass metallic. The only drawback: it's most definitely a splurge item. I mean, $30 for a single eyeshadow is very pricy (I think that's why they added a little mirror), but if you are looking for a statement eyeshadow to wear day or night, dry or wet, I would take a look at this NARS range.- MAC Fix+ : Liquid perfection in a bottle! You can intensify the color of any eye shadow with one spritz of this on your brush. As a mentioned before, I've been using this with my NARS eye shadow when I want a more metallic finish, but I also use it as a makeup setting spray, so that my makeup blends together seamlessly and wears better through out the day. A fantastic, multi-purpose product to have around, and not that pricy at all for how great it is, plus it smells amazing!
- L'Oreal RevitaLift Miracle Blur: I have to be honest, I wasn't I big fan of at first because of its very silicone-y texture and its hefty price tag. Less is definitely more with this primer, but after working it into the skin, it really does create a smooth, perfect surface that helps makeup go on and look perfect. Instagram filter in a bottle.
- Marc Jacobs Nail Lacquer in 'Petra' : Has been my go-to nail polish this month. It goes on super opaque, and I mean one-coat-is-enough opaque, and dries fast, which is perfect for when I'm in a hurry but have to paint my nails because I feel naked without nail polish. It's a bronzy-shimmery color (visual here) so it goes well with any outfit choice.
- MAC 'Whirl' Lip Liner: Is the first lip pencil I have ever bought (shocker, I know!) With that said, this is the Brad Pitt of lip liners as it goes with everything, and it has not left my purse or lips since I got it (if only that were true with Brad). It's the perfect rosy-nude for an everyday, no muss no fuss lip, and it can be paired with a lipstick (such as my next favorite), or used on its own with a little bit of lip balm (my preferred choice). If you want sultry Kylie-Angelina lips, look no further!
- MAC 'Velvet Teddy' Lipstick: Is not only the prefect nude to pair with 'Whirl', but the perfect nude in general. It's a matte formula, but ultra creamy so you don't have to worry about heavy, dry lips. If you are looking for a very easy to throw on, "better-than-your-lips-color" nude I would definitely go and check this one out.
- Scünci No-Slip Ponytailers: Very random find and purchase, but very useful for my fine (as in ridiculously thin) hair. Elastic hair ties always stretch out and basically do nothing for me when they do, but since these are rubber there is no stretching, but most importantly they have extra-no-slip hold. One of my biggest pet peeves is when girls use colored hair ties instead of one that kind of matches their hair color: Don't know why, I wish I could explain, but I just hate it! With that said, the pack I picked up has both black and clear ties, so there is no excuse.
Non Beauty
Like I said before, I've been living in the movie theatre lately (I try to go at least once a week), and I have a few notable mentions.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Not your typical superhero movie (in good way). Special effects and make-up are amazing, and I don't know what I loved most: the music, Chris Pratt's abs (who knew?!), the guy from Stepbrothers, or the cute little baby tree.
- Magic in the Moonlight: Another parisian film from Woody Allen. Set in the 1920s, visually, this movie is beautiful from the costume design to the southern french countryside landscape. Not to mention, funny-witty script (no shock there) and brilliant acting from can-do-no wrong Emma Stone, and Colin Firth. Even though in my book it doesn't beat Manhattan or Midnight in Paris, it's still one to watch.
- Sabrina (1995): One of my all time favorite movies (ever) and lately I've been watching it non-stop thanks to Netflix. I know I would be so much cooler if I liked the original version with Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart more, but there's something about Julia Ormond that I find so intriguing; perhaps it's her soft, sultry voice and perfect red lip.
- The Giver (book and film): Probably my favorite favorite of this month. I remember reading, and loving, the book in the 6th grade; so naturally I re-read it when I heard there was a film coming out. So glad I did! This time around I found new themes, metaphors, references, and many other fancy literary concepts I, of course, couldn't see or understand as a twelve year old. Great young adult utopian/dystopian novel. I liked the film just as much even though there were several differences. But I was very happy to see well-seasoned actors such as Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges, as well as young new comers like too-pretty-for-words Odeya Rush, and Brenton Thwaites. I only wish they had made this movie sooner, given that the book has been around for way longer than others, such as the Divergent and Hunger Games trilogy.
As for TV, I finally joined the Orphan Black band wagon. Where do people come up with these shows?! Kudos to the creators, Graeme Manson and John Fawcett, but most of all to the brilliant Tatiana Maslany. The show itself is about how a group of clones deal with the fact that they are, well, clones, and how they work together, despite their very very different lives, to learn who created them and why. Uhh-mazing show, and I highly recommend!
To wrap up this month's favorites I've got two words for you: Max Milner. This cute-as-a-button londoner has stolen my heart with his raspy voice and acoustic guitar, and his music has been blasting through my headphones all month, in particular All our lives. You should definitely check him out on youtube/iTunes to have a listen, especially if you like very Justin Nozuka/Ed Sheeran acoustic type music. Max doesn't have that many songs out, so there's only so much I can listen from him, which is why the rest of the time I've been hooked on my Tears for Fears Pandora station. It just plays all those catchy, new-wave 80s songs you know you've heard before (and love) but have no idea who sings them.
Well babes, there you have it all my August favorites. I hope the post was helpful in someway, after all that's why I'm here! Please let me know in the comments which have been some of your favorites this month, and if you have tried/been wanting to try any of the products mentioned.
Thanks for reading!
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