FOTD: Pop of Purple + Radiant Orchid Lips

This week was all about the Pantone Color of the Year for 2014 which is Radiant Orchid. As promised, I posted a look featuring this color. I chose to wear OCC lip tar in "Hoochie" for orchid-colored lips. I also did a pop of purple in my inner corner to complement my lip color.

Products Used

FACE

Smashbox Photo Finish Face Primer

Urban Decay Naked Foundation shade 9.0

LA Girl HD Pro Concealer in shades"Warm Honey" and "Toast" (highlight & contouring)

MAC blush "Format"

Mac Mineralize Blush "Warm Soul"

TooFaced Candlelight Glow Highlighter Duo

Ben Nye Banana Powder

LIPS

OCC Lip Tar "Hoochie"

EYES

MAC Paint Pot "Soft Ochre"

Wet n Wild palette "The Naked Truth"- "definer" shade on outer v and lower lashline

MAC "Saddle" and Coastal Scents Hot Pot in "Oktoberfest" in crease

Urban Decay Vice 2 palette- "Ambush" on lid and "Betrayal" in inner corner

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner

Wet n Wild eyeliner "Purple" in waterline

Loreal Voluminous Mascara "Black"

My other posts on the 2014 Pantone Color of The Year:

http://www.abeautywithbrains.com/2014/01/pantone-color-of-year-radiant-orchid.html

http://www.abeautywithbrains.com/2014/01/radiant-orchid-my-beauty-picks.html

Radiant Orchid: My Beauty Picks

As I mentioned in my previous post, Pantone has named Radiant Orchid the color of the year for 2014. This is the second in a series of blog posts that I am doing on this.

 I have already declared my excitement due to purple being my favorite color. I cannot wait to make a trip to Sephora and get some items from their collaboration with Pantone.

I have selected a few of my favorite beauty products in the Radiant Orchid shade. Enjoy!

Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek Blush "Dusty Rose", Essie nail polish  "Splash of Grenadine", Jordana Color Tint Blush Stick "Pink Adore", OCC Lip Tar "Hoochie"

Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek Blush "Dusty Rose"

Essie "Splash of Grenadine"

Jordana Color Tint Blush Stick "Pink Adore"

OCC Lip Tar "Hoochie"

Pantone Color of The Year: Radiant Orchid

Radiant Orchid by beautywithbrainss featuring fabric flowers

Topshop ribbed top / Victoria s Secret mini skirt / Jimmy Choo high heel pumps / MARC BY MARC JACOBS tech accessory / Laura Mercier lips makeup, $33 / Cream blush / Elizabeth Arden nail polish, $23 / Nearly Natural fabric flower

Pantone has named Radiant Orchid to be the Color of The Year for 2014. You do not know how excited I am because purple (all shades of it) is my favorite color! This is a great color to have fun with! Especially with lipsticks, because you all know that I am a lipstick junkie :). This week I will be doing posts on Radiant Orchid and products that I love with this shade. Also, stay tuned for a makeup look!

New Year's Eve OOTD

This is what I wore for New Year's Eve. I had originally wanted to wear this sequined romper that I had purchased from Tobi, but that didn't work out. So I dug these shorts out of my closet (last seen in this post) and paired it with this Philip Lim top I had been hoarding. I love when I pull off last minute outfits (I literally put this on about an hour before the New Year). And I still managed to coordinate with Jeremy, as I originally had planned. Whoop Whoop!

lipstick: Pink Pigeon by MAC (limited edition)

leopard-print top: Philip Lim 3.1 for Target, 

sequined shorts: Posh Pants,

lace-up sandals: Zara
On Jeremy- shirt, pants and bow tie: H&M, sneakers: Jordan XI

Celeb Inspired OOTD: Kendall Jenner

photo from Kendall Jenner's Instagram page

I loved this outfit that Kendall Jenner had on. The sweater and the printed pants is a fresh look for the winter season. I decided to wear an outfit inspired by this look to a holiday mixer.

Sweater: H&M (buy here)

Pants: F21 (similar: here and here)

Shoes: GoJane (buy here)

Clutch: F21

I went for a paisley print on my pants since I'm not a fan of plaid. I got these at Forever 21 for less than $20.00! This whole outfit is a steal, actually. I love the loose fit of the pants, they're so comfy and I had room to wear leggings under since it was kind of chilly out. The pants are no longer available, but I provided links for similar styles under the photos.

Review: Hydrating Facial Wrap

I was given a chance to review an item from My Spa Life. It's a site that has a variety of skin care products from tanning towels to face masks and wraps.

I chose to review a facial wrap because I have never tried one before. I usually use face masks. The one I chose hydrates your skin and it contains volcanic ash which is great for my combination skin. I have been suffering from stress-induced breakouts lately as well *sighs*.

I looked CRAZYYYYY

The wrap was fairly easy to use. You have to press it a few times to distribute the product evenly before opening the package. I also ran the packet under hot water for a few minutes because I hate the feeling of cold products on my face. Then I applied and smoothed the mask over my face. I left it on for twenty minutes, while watching Love and Hip Hop. Is Peter Gunz a dirtbag or what????

I did like using the wrap because it is neater to use and you don't have to struggle with washing your face like you do with a regular face mask. I just threw the wrap away when I was done and rubbed the remaining residue on my face like the instructions recommended.

I would recommend that you try out the wrap. My items came timely, I didn't have to wait long to receive them and the prices are affordable.

For more information and to view more items visit My Spa Life.









Disclaimer: This post contains items that have been sent to me for review purposes.