Spring 2013 Haul- LORAC GloGetter

So, I don't know who I thought I was, or what kind of income I dreamed of, but things got a little crazy at Sephora and Ulta...Ladies and Gentlefolk, I present to you: My Spring 2013 Haul.

1. LORAC GloGetter Eyeshadow Palette

The Basics:

10 Spring/Summer colors. Lots of shimmer, lots of iridescence, sturdy packaging, nice mirror,
Price: $20. (yes, girl.)

My Review:

I was watching some youtube vids and one of the ladies showed the palette and said it was $20. TWENTY DOLLAS? It was a no brainer. I love LORAC shadows and figured that even if it was terrible, it was only twenty dollars. I went to Ulta to play with it, of course, and the texture is silky smooth (as per usual).   As pretty as those colors are, if you are darker skinned, the color payoff is not great at all. I finally used it wet this morning, and it was MUCH better, but initially, I was disappointed. If you are a lighter skinned girl (or guy) the colors may work much better for you.  I would still (and always) suggest using a primer, and possibly a base like NYX's Cottage Cheese Eyeshadow pencil.

**UPDATE** Check out these swatches! I used some cheap ELF primer. Please note that I used a LOT of product to get these swatches. But hey, for 20 bones, you can always just buy another. 

The Bottom Line: A nice spring palette with fun, iridescent colors. If you're darker skinned, you will have to work a little harder for vibrant colors!

GO BUY IT! (especially if you've never bought a LORAC shadow)

Welcome Back, Summer is almost here!

I'm BAAAACK!

I know I've been gone for a while, but please click the link above for a token of my appreciation. Welcome Back, Kotter is one of my favorite TV shows ever. I realize I'm a little young to have watched the show when it first aired, but I was an avid old show watcher as a child.

Anyway...alot has happened since my last post. Well, not really. I'm still working and going to grad school, and it still slays me. However, spring has finally arrived in my part of New York and I, for one, couldn't be happier. I absolutely thrive in the warm weather. I want to do everything I neglected during the winter: workout, a deep clean of my house (like, scrub the baseboards), eat healthy, and actually dress in something other than a polo and khakis. I love spring and summer!

In makeup news:

I am currently lusting after the new Summer 2013 Smashbox Eyeshadow palette: Heatwave. I happened upon it on my trip to Ulta, and of course, I swatched it. Now. I have to admit that I wasn't originally impressed. The colors are cute, but seemed chalky. Then, I did some research and found out that you can use them wet. (I really don't know why that's a revelation for me, as most shadows can be used wet, but eh...) Check out the photo below. Of course, its pricey at $48, but it looks like the top contender for "THE" summer palette.

Photo from Sephora.com

Oh! and I'm going to be in a wedding on Memorial Day weekend! I think I have the perfect full face for the day, stay tuned, I'll post pics after the wedding!