Beauty Awards: 2014 Lips

Hello!

In my main post, "Beauty Awards: 2014", I stated that my plan was to talk about the products in each category. As you probably know, this category is Lips. In this post you will find out why the products chosen are the best of the best. If you have any questions about anything, just let me know in the comment section below. 

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Lips 

Lipstick (Tube) 

Highend: Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Ladyflower -$39 for the set, $22 for the sheer lipstick

Urban Decays Ladyflower has intense pigmentation. Unfortunately, it was an exclusive shade to their Full Frontal Lipstick Stash Set ( Click here to buy for $39) but it is part of their new Sheer Revolution Lipstick

line. It's a rosy pink shade with a hint of purple. It applies evenly to the lips and provides extra moisture from the creaminess of the lipstick. I love the whole lipstick line but I chose this shade because I thought it was very unique.   

Drugstore: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte lip color in Touch of Spice -$7.99(click here to buy)

Maybelline's Color Sensational Creamy Mattes are the definition of creamy lipsticks for a matte formula. Touch of Spice is a affordable lipstick that has high end quality. It's creamy, pigmented and long-lasting. If you're looking for that perfect Kylie Jenner look that is affordable, this is your best bet. It's an amazing lipstick and the shade is on trend this season. 

Lipstick (liquid) 

Highend: Too Faced Melted liquified Long wear Lipstick in Fig- $21 (click here to purchase)

The first thing I have to mention about Too Faced Melted lipstick is the smell. They smell A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. 

They feel very thin on the lips but pack a serious punch of color. They don't apply streaky or patchy. I can't find a single thing wrong with them. Even the applicator is perfection. They also last for hours and hours! 

Drugstore: NYX Xtreme Lip Creme-$5.99 (click here to purchase)

Nyx makes really good lip products but one of the best is there Xtreme lip creme. It's a liquid lipstick but in a lipgloss tube. It dries down to a matte finish that lasts all day. It applies evenly and the pigmentation is very opaque. It's a must have in your collection. 

Lip Liner

Highend: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil- $20( click here to purchase)

Both of these lip liners are smooth and creamy. They pro long the wear of my lipstick and give me a much fuller look. 

Drugstore: NYX Slim Lip Pencil-$3.49 (click here to purchase)

Lipgloss

Highend: Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Lipgloss- $24 (click here to purchase)

Gerard Cosmetics Color your Smile Lipglosses are highly pigmented, long wearing, non streaky and very creamy. They are one of the best lipgloss formulas out there. Not to mention their shades are adorable. 

Drugstore: Rimmel Show Off Lipgloss- $5.89 (click here to purchase)

Rimmel Show Off lip lacquers are my favorite lipglosses. They're so so creamy and pigmented. The shades are so pretty and the price is affordable for everyone. 

Lip Stain

Highend: It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain- $24 (click here to purchase)

The It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stains are sooo moisturizing. If you want a nice tint to your lips when you wake up in the morning and hydrated lips, then buy this Lipstain. The shades are beautiful and pigmented. The packaging is really nice and the wand is super useful. The only downfall is the price. I think they would be a lot better if they were more affordable. 

Drugstore: Revlon Color Stay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain- $9.49 ( click here to purchase)

These balm stains come in the form of a chubby stick. The chubby stick allows precise application with easy effort. They come in tuns of cute colors. They're affordable but still reliable. They stay on the lips all day and wear off evenly. I'm sure you'll love 'em. 

Chapstick/ Balm 

Highend: Benefit Lip Hydrator- $18 ( click here to purchase )

I really like these lip hydrators because they have a tint to them but are still moisturizing. They last a really long time for a lip balm. The packaging is adorable and convenient. 

Drugstore: Burts Bees Lip Balm Tin- $3.29 (click here to purchase)

You need this in your life. Unfortunately, it can't be found in stores anymore but you can purchase it on Ulta's website. It's super moisturizing and affordable. It's my favorite lip balm of all time. 

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What were your favorite lip products of 2014? 

De we have any in common?

Let me know in the comments below!

Weekly tip, Blog news and Beauty news

This one of those times when you want to read my weekly tip, news and nail color of the week posts. I have exciting blog news to share with you. Unfortunately, I don't have a nail color of the week. I'm still testing out Jamberry nails and I have the same design on as last week. So instead I decided to include more beauty news in this post(hence, the title). 

So if you want to find out this weeks news and beauty tip, then keep reading!

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Weekly Tip

Is your mascara dried up? Maybe you don't have time to run to the store today or tomorrow? Put it in a cup of very hot water. It will loosen up the mascara and provide a couple more uses. I'm not saying you can do this to the mascara in your moms makeup bag from ten years ago. No, this works on mascara you have been using the pasts few months or one that you accidentally left open over night. I have tried it and it works wonders. I would recommend sitting it in a cup when you first wake up and by the time you're ready to apply your mascara the formula will be warm and creamy. 

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Blog News

This is the most exciting thing about this post. I'm sure some of you are wondering what a mystery giveaway is...let me explain. 

I know some of you are loyal readers and I want to show some love to my loyal followers. So I decided at some point this year in one of my posts, it could be a review, tutorial, ect, I will write a sentence that states.. 

Congratulations, you are the winner of my mystery giveaway. Please, leave a comment below and claim your prize

You must be the first one to leave a comment. I might include it in a post tomorrow, next month or even December 31st. Just keep your eyes open and you could win this giveaway. The mystery item will probably be a palette of some sort. Whatever is hyped up at the moment. Maybe I'll even let the winner decide which palette he or she wants. I guess we'll see!

Good luck to everyone! 

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Beauty News 

I have more beauty news about E.l.f cosmetics. They just launched a new brush that is a multipurpose tool. It can be used for blending, highlighting, contouring and stippling. It sells for $10 and is available for purchase right now on Eyeslipsface.com. To me, it looks very similar to Becca Cosmetics multipurpose brush, which costs over $50. It also has a Nars vibe going on. I'm surprised about the price but I'm also intruiged. E.l.f has a great studio brush line and I have always had good luck with them. But I have to say $10 is a large jump on the price scale. 

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Blog News

My last blog news is about a new series from taylorpiebeauty.com. This series is about posts where I talk about my findings while going undercover. I have a few accounts on social media websites where no one knows I'm a beauty blogger. I ask questions and get feed back about various topics. I have always found people treat bloggers differently than people who are need. Some questions I will already know the answers but I'm curious to find out the honest answers I get from strangers. I really hope this series is successful. I think it will be very fun to do and write about! If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. 

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Do you have any news you want to share?

What do you think of this weeks tip and news?

Let me know in the comments below!

2015 Makeup Trends from a bloggers perspective

Celebrity red carpet looks are all the rage right now. Were they wearing smoky eyes, red lips or nude lips? Leading magazines have you covered on the latest trends in Hollywood, but you should be looking from a bloggers perspective instead. 

There are more makeup trends on social media, like dewy skin, light contouring, defined brows, ect. I just wanted to talk about a few that are less talked about by other beauty bloggers and magazines. 

Now let's get trendy...

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Kylie Jenner has set a huge makeup trend this past year, but I have a feeling it's going to get even more popular. Almost every well-known brand is releasing their take on matte lipstick, some are even including the Kylie Jenner shade that has been all the rage since she first posted her 90's lip shade on Instagram. Not only did Ms. Jenner break the internet with a back-to-the-90's lip color but now everyone is obsessed with overdrawn lips. No one is lusting after the lip injections that swell you up like a bee sting. All that's needed is a lip liner to trace right outside of your lip line. Some even take it as far as just using a lip liner to fill in the whole lip. Matte is the most popular finish but I have noticed some beauty gurus using other finishes, such as satin.

Bold lips with minimal eye makeup is a growing makeup trend. Its seen on celebrities, and Instagram beauty gurus. Not only does a bold lip make a statement but it's an easy look for newbies to replicate. But dont think red is the only bold lip color to incorporate into this trendy look. Purples are popping up everywhere on social media. Be the first of your friends to jump and the band wagon and sport around a purple lip paired with winged eyeliner. 

Not everyone likes to wear a lot of makeup but some like a little something extra to "look alive". Last year on Youtube all the beauty gurus were posting "no makeup, makeup look". To be quite honest, I'm got really tired of it. However, most people cant wear makeup to work or school, so actually this trend is very popular with a vast amount of people. Not to mention its super easy to accomplish. Most people don't even need a tutorial!

 Two trending eye shadow shades are berry and gold. Not necessarily together but they do make a beautiful makeup look. One of my favorite eye shadow shades is from the Lorac Mega Pro palette. Its a nice matte cranberry shade without any glitter. It's easily dupe-able and looks great on every skin tone. It is stunning on the crease, on the lid and it even looks beautiful smoked out with black kohl liner all over the eye. Expect to see these two shades a lot this year. If you need a good gold shade, Lorac Cosmetics just released a new palette called "Unzipped Gold", which I will probably do a review on it soon. 

Ok, so far you have learned about the matte lipsticks but did you also know matte eye shadows are all the buzz right now? Matte eye shadows create sophisticated looks that are both gorgeous and flattering. The only problems is how hard a good formula is to come across. Lorac Cosmetics has a good palette with matte shades in it (Lorac Pro). The picture above is a great look to pair with the bold lip I was talking about earlier in this post.

Berry lips are so in right now. A nice bold red lip will always be classic but if you want to be super trendy, then show off with a mysterious berry lip. Aside from the intriguing color, I think the diversity made this shade popular. It flatters pale, medium and dark skin. Pretty much every makeup junkie out there can pull off this breath taking trend. Have you worn berry lips lately?

Everyone loves a beautiful cut crease. Not everyone will wear one but its definitely an admired new trend on social media. To some, a cut crease can be really hard to master. For example, if you have deep set eyes or hooded eyes. I know I do, but luckily I was able to figure out a way to work around the situation. By the way, I will have a tutorial up soon for the cut crease picture above.

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What is your favorite makeup trend?

Are you going to try any?

Do you know of any other trends?

Let me know in the comments below!