How Monthly Obsessions posts will work:
I'll start by listing everything I've been loving, then go more in depth of each, with photos. Let's do this!
June 2015:
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract
L'oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 104 Golden Beige
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 104
Japonesque Mini Heated Lash Curler
Charlotte Russe "Wish & Whim" Caged-Back Performance Sports Bra
Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Saffiano Leather Phone Crossbody in Pale Blue
Coconut Water
Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade
Little Mix - Black Magic
RIXTON!
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract
L'oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 104 Golden Beige
This lipstick has been my go to lipstick for more than a month. The photo does not do the color justice. It's a rosey-pink nude, comparable to NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes, and it goes with everything. I've worn it with a smokey eye, a bronze look, and even with just brows and mascara. I first found out about this lipstick from one of my friends and I've been on the hunt for it ever since. Rimmel Kate lipsticks are always so hard to find here!!!
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract
I looooove this lotion! Nothing is worse than having greasy lotion hands when you're in a hurry. This lotion is super convenient because it is "continuous spray" like those cool spray sunscreens. All you do it spray it on, lighting rub it in, and go! It never leaves you feeling greasy and it absorbs super quickly! Oh and it smells AMAZING too!
Okay seriously, this has made my holy grail list. First, of course, the claims; a demi-matte finish, 24 hour wear, medium coverage, and an "air-light" texture, all of which I definitely agree. I love the demi-matte finish because of my oily/dry combo skin. It makes my skin glow, look healthy, and most importantly, FLAWLESS. I would say it is a medium to high coverage foundation, so it's not meant for every day wear unless of course that's what you like. As for me, I prefer something lighter for every day wear, which I why I always reach for my Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation, but because I've been so in love this this foundation, I mix it with a little light moisturizer to give the foundation a lighter feel. You still get the coverage and flawlessness, and a little more moisture, since matte foundations tend to be more drying. And although I lighten the formula a little bit for every day, alone the foundation does feel "air-light" as it claims. As for the 24 hour wear claim, I can say for sure that it wears, and wears and wears. I've worn this foundation for almost 24 hours once and it looked beautiful from start to finish. It is a pricey-er drugstore foundation, but you definitely get what you pay for.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 104
Japonesque Mini Heated Lash Curler
Let me just start by saying how ANNOYING my stick-straight, downward pointing, Asian eyelashes are. I hate them so much, but it has been my goal since I've started wearing makeup like 7 years ago, that I would find the best way to curl my lashes. Now I will never let go of my Koji lash curler, because that lash curler has been nothing but a friend to me, but when I use this heated lash curler in addition to my manual curler, sparks fly. I would never use this alone, it doesn't do enough, but after giving my lashes a quick little squeeze with the manual, then following up with heated, then a little squeeze of the manual again, my lashes look INCREDIBLE. I also love the fact that it is pink. <3
Ulta for $15.99 (Also available in black for the same price)
Charlotte Russe "Wish & Whim" Caged-Back Performance Sports Bra
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The purpose of me sharing this sport bra this month, is not because it is an amazing sports bra. I feel like it is not right to call this a "sports bra" because it is not a sports bra, it is a bralette. Moving on however, I love it. The caged back is so cute and goes perfect with the backless romper I bought on the same day. Since purchasing this, I've worn it almost every day, washed it almost 20 times, and it is still perfect. I like that it is only caged in the back, and not on the sides like some other bralettes because that's a little too much skin for me. I would say it was a little on the pricey-er side, but for Charlotte Russe, the quality is better than I expected.
Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Saffiano Leather Phone Crossbody in Pale Blue
This is by far my favorite this month. I received this purse as a gift and I haven't stopped using it since. It is super small, comparable to the size of a normal clutch purse. I call it my baby. It's Cinderella blue is my dream come true, and it's the perfect concert purse. It has a card slot compartment so you don't need a wallet (you also probably can't fit a wallet in it lol), a phone compartment that fits iPhones and other smartphones, and one last compartment that features a zipper pocket. The backside of the purse has a little slip pocket that I find myself putting my phone into. A non-magnetic button closure and a removable strap. I'm in love; that's all I can say.
Unfortunately, they no longer sell this color, but other colors are available at Michael Kors for $158.00
Coconut Water
The Vita Coco coconut water is not my favorite, it's what I had so I took a picture of it for my Monthly Obsessions, but I love coconut water. As summer kicks in, so does the heat, and nothing is more refreshing than a chilled coconut water. My personal favorites are the Trader Joe's coconut water and the Safeway Refreshe coconut water with pineapple. Coconut water is amazing for you, and even though it should never replace water entirely, it's a great alternative to just drinking plain water.
Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade
Obviously my drink itself doesn't stick around long enough for me to take a photo of it, but let me tell you, if you want something from Starbucks that isn't as sugary as a frappicino or as caffeinated as coffee, but just as refreshing GET THIS! It has such a light flavor and is slightly tart, and I'm someone who hatessssss tart but I don't mind this at all. Even as the ice starts to melt and the drink waters down, the flavor doesn't dilute which amazes me, like how???
Venti at Starbucks for $3.75 (super affordable too!!!!!!!)
Little Mix - Black Magic
I've always loved Little Mix, but I've never found myself getting addicted to one of their songs like I've been to "Black Magic". It is amazingly peppy, happy, and there's seriously nothing better. It just makes you happy to hear it!
Rixton
I saved the best for last. I feel bad for saying that there was nothing better than "Black Magic" earlier, I take it back now because there is seriously nothing better than Rixton. Don't fear, I will never let go of my unwavering love for One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer, but Rixton is incredible. I definitely think they should be bigger than they are now. I had the pleasure to see then live for the first time when they opened for Ed Sheeran, and I was thoroughly impressed. I had started listening to them about two months before I saw them, and wow they are even better live. Rixton is seriously one of the best gigs I've seen. It was entertaining, pumped you up, and kept you engaged the entire time. (Not to forget that Jake's sassy dance moves never ceased to put a smile on my face) Their entire album is incredible. Every song is just so fhdeaohfraiu;ghjkrngfdl. "Hotel Ceiling" is my favorite!
If you've made it all the way here, congrats.
What were some of your favorite things this month???
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