INSTAGRAM!

I'm starting to like (okay, love) Instagram.  It's so great and wonderful to see everyone's random pics about everything, especially beauty! Follow me on Instagram if you aren't already!

My makeup Instagram (still new) is @keiyokoluvsmakeup. 

http://instagram.com/keiyokoluvsmakeup#


You will likely see some of the same pics you see here, but still :).  My personal Instagram is @_keiyoko_. 

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Some of my favorite nude (and brown) lipsticks...for all skin tones!!

Check out the pics below.  From left to right: (keep in mind I have tan skin, NC 42-44)

1.  MAC Ruffian Naked (matte)-Limited Edition, but I picked mine up at a CCO
2.  MAC Altered Beige (lustre)-Limited Edition, part of the Temperature Rising collection
3. MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 (amplified)-Limited Edition, but again, picked mine up at a CCO
4. MAC Myth (satin)
5. MAC Pure Zen (cremesheen)-Limited Edition, picked up from a CCO
6. MAC Peachstock (satin)-Pro only color, but available to all on MAC's website (under pro)
7. The Balm's Mai Billsbepaid
8. MAC Mocha (satin)-Limited Edition
9. Wet N Wild 902C-Bare it All

I forgot to include Viva Glam II (Satin) in the original pictures, but I've got a separate picture of it below.

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Check out today's nail: I used one of my fave nudes/browns, Finger Paint's Holly-Wood Frame!

Some of my favorite pink lipsticks...not too boring and not too bright!

See the pics below.  In order from left to right:

• Mac Creme Cup (cremesheen)
• Wet N Wild 901 B-Think Pink
• Revlon Creme 668-Primrose
• The Balm's Ima Goodkisser
• Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede 025-Socialite
• Rimmel's Kate Lasting Finish 104-Rosetto
• Mac Please Me (matte)
• Mac Lovelorn (lustre)
• Mac Creme de la Femme (frost)

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My Birthday Dress (in my head)

So, my birthday is next month, July 26th, and I'm turning the big 3-0! I saw this dress on ASOS curve, and its lovely.  I really want to order it for my bday, but i'd hate to have it sit because I order two sizes too small, can't fit it, and put it in the closet for my bday 2014.  I have a tendency to do that.  The dresses I've bought for the past two years are still in my closet.  I think this dress is simple, sophisticated, and just plain cute.  Not sure if I will order or not, but just thought I'd share. P.S. No matter what size you are, ASOS has a ton of cute finds! And reasonable prices too...check it out.

MAC Tropical Taboo Collection

...Available online at MAC cosmetics now (and Nordstrom), and in stores Thursday, 6/27.  This collection features a combination of permanent and limited edition items.  The collection is divided into two parts (similar to Temperature Rising).  It's MAC Tropical Taboo Face and MAC Tropical Taboo Colour.  It's a pretty big collection, with a lot of items ranging from lipstick, lipgloss, skin finishes, brushes, and so forth. It seems, at first glance, like many of the items are "mineralize" items...like the lipsticks, eyeshadows, and blushes. I must mention, however, that MAC is repromoting the ABLAZE and HEROINE lip liner pencils.  If you missed out on these lipsticks, the lip pencils are equally gorgeous.  And can be used to line the entire lip, FYI.  

I personally haven't purchased anything from this collection...yet. Any excitedness (it's a word, for real lol) I had about collections kind of dimmed after the whole RiRi Hearts MAC and MAC's near weekly "launches".  I'm honestly not sure if I'll get anything either.  Nothing in the collection really jumps out to me, but i may go in store to swatch the items. 

Here are a couple of promo pics that were in the email I received:

RiRi Hearts MAC-Barbados Girl Lustre Drops

Forgot to post this last night, but yesterday in the mail I received my Barbados Girl Lustre Drops (and back up lipsticks from the collection) and they are absolutely gorgeous! I am not usually a fan of shiny, shimmery things, or bronzer, etc, as I am already "tan", but I think I could see these babies getting some use.  They'd look great as a highlight, or even as an addition to your body lotion to add shimmer all over.  Personally, I don't think I'd use them on my face all over, just maybe on my cheeks or as a highlight.  Either way, these are very pretty and I'm pleased they "accidentally landed" in my online shopping cart! Also, just as a reference, the bottle isn't very large (smaller than I expected, but I've never purchased lustre drops before).  It is 18ML/.60 FL OZ.  Pretty small, see the attached picture as a reference.