I feel like I've hit a road block when it comes to organizing my life. Suddenly everything has gotten just a little more hectic and messy. Now I am hoping I'm not the only student who feels this way towards the end of their semester. 

That's why I've been a little sparse with my blogging. Which, I do wish I could put at the forefront of it all but at the end of the day, I've got my priorities shifted in another direction. 

There is so much to be done, that I just need to start. But where do I start? 

That's what takes up most of my time and yet... I could actually be doing what I need to be doing instead of worrying about it. It's completely illogical. My brain has always functioned this way, I've always been a worrier. And while I tell myself I've made progress, I do have moments when I slip up and all the worrying becomes a little too overwhelming. 

| Boots- Winners | Jeans- H&M | Top- Vero Moda | Bag- Mackage | Scarf- Vero Moda |

Maybe this is my way of throwing my worries out into the universe, acknowledging them and thus taking the first step to fixing the problem. 

All I know is that, as I'm writing this, I'm on my way to work and have decided to put my feelings down in writing instead of trying to understand how my brain functions and begin to worry about that.... Baby steps.

Well hopefully, I've made a little sense in this post or I've been able to connect with at least one other person. I hope you are all having a beautiful day<3 The sun is shining here but it's still pretty cold. I'm looking forward to the days when I can just step out in a little spring jacket and not worry about wearing anything that fits for minus degree weather. 

Emilia
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From then on, I've been a little more brave in testing out lighter toned nudes. While they still very much lean on a pink side, I'm impressed with my willingness to try some new shades. So, here are my four top nude lipsticks for newbies! :)

This is one of the newest to my collection and also the first Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick I've tried. There's a reason why I wear this in almost every Instagram post, I love this shade. It's quite dark but still brown that it gives a really nice edge to your outfit, especially when you aren't wearing heavy eye makeup. The only downside to this product is that it is very drying, therefore, it isn't one I would recommend wearing every day of the week. 

Well there you have it! The beginnings of my nudes lipstick collection. While I know it is very on trend right now, I think they will shades I keep in my makeup bag for a long time. What are some shades you'd recommend I try out next?

Have a gorgeous week!<3

Emilia

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I've added to my makeup collection these last few weeks, so I thought I would share with you what I've bought<3 

Sometimes, you just have those days when you're feeling inspired to pick up a few new pieces and in the past few weeks, I've really been gravitating towards somber colours and as you'll probably notice, the darker nudes. 

NYX Eyeshadow in "Sin": My eye immediately went to this shadow when I was at the NYX stand. I though it was such a pretty colour but still so wearable. I've used it a few times since buying it and honestly, the colour looks gorgeous on its own. I do, however, recommend a primer underneath because it won't last on your eyelid without it.

L'Oreal Nail Polish in "Pass the Vino": I've recently gotten back into painting my nails. For a few months, I just really couldn't be bothered with doing anything with them. But I really love this colour, I think it's great as a transitional shade between darker winter colours and spring pastels.

NYX HD Concealer: I've wanted to try a new under eye concealer for a while now, and since I've been really impressed with NYX products lately, I didn't hesitate. It's creamy and applies well under my eye (although you do need to set it with a powder). I did unfortunately get it one shade too light but it still works fine for me (I'd recommend going 1-2 shades lighter then your actual skin tone).   

Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in "Lolita": I. Love. This. Shade. I really wanted to finally try one of these because they are raved about everywhere. So, when I went into Sephora, I wanted to choose a colour I could wear everyday. This was the first shade I saw and it does not disappoint. Yes it's a little bit drying (it is matte after all) but the colour stays on forever and it's a perfect shade of nude without being too light and making me look dead. 

NYX Micro Brow Pencil in "Taupe": I needed a new eyebrow pencil but didn't want to splurge on my Anastasia one so I thought I'd give this a try. I've used it a few times and to be honest, I like it just as much. Honestly, if you have access to NYX then I'd recommend trying it out if you don't want to dish out the $30 for another pencil. 

The Body Shop "Insta Blur" Eye Primer: I decided to pick this up at the same time as the primer and I'm really happy I did. This works very nicely and it doesn't have a greasy effect on my eyelid like some other primers do. And of course, it keeps my eye makeup on my eyelids, which to be honest is the most important thing ;)

The Body Shop "Insta Blur" Primer: I'd always heard good things about this one but had never really tried it. While its been working for me, I'm not 100% sure it holds up to my all-time favourite. I think I still need to use it a few times to really figure it out. 

Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Moisture Serum: I haven't been using a serum these past few months and I think that has really affected my skin, especially with this dry weather. While I don't have any negative thoughts about this right now, I've only been using it for a week. I'll give it a few more weeks before I really comment on it. 

Well I hope you enjoyed reading! I don't always accumulate this many new products in the same time frame, so I thought I'd take advantage and write up a little post about them.

Have a lovely day!

Emilia

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Last week, M.A.C put out a new limited edition set, which was a collaboration with Zac Posen. As soon as I saw the emails, I knew I had to get my hands on some of the pieces; it's entire line is full of purple tones and classic, everyday shades.  

The shades are not the most pigmented, so if that's your thing, you may be disappointed. Nonetheless, I think they work perfectly for a minimal look. I love how there are both cream and grey tones because they combine beautifully together.  

I've had the weekend to play around with it and so far, my favourite shades have been the deep burgundy (bottom, far right), the silver-grey (top, far right) and the old rose (bottom, middle).

As I mentioned earlier, the shades are perfect for a minimal look but if you use both darker tones, you can definitely achieve a nice smokey eye. As well, the burgundy shade is gorgeous as definition on the lash line. 

I'm definitely happy with my purchase and it's a product I see myself carrying in my everyday makeup bag. I don't think I'd categorize it as a "must-have", but if you do love makeup, I think it would be a lovely addition to your collection. 

 On a brighter note, I did get a chance to discover some new products and rediscover a few old loves. 

I'll start off with my beauty favourites which remained quite simple but ones that I used everyday. First up is the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (soft beige). My skin hasn't been acting up as badly as it had in the past, so I've been reaching for this lighter coverage. It's lightweight enough that it doesn't feel heavy on my skin but it still covers enough to correct any imperfections or redness.

These are basically the two things I've been wearing on my lips everyday this month. Firstly, I've discovered the powers of nudes. I'll probably go into more detail in another post soon, so keep your eyes peeled ;) So I fell in love with how this NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Stockholm" is a mix between a nude and a pink. It also doesn't dry out my lips all to much where I feel I need to let them recover for a few days after wearing the product.

The other lipstick I've been wearing is M.A.C's "Only You". I love how I can apply this and just forget about my lips. I don't need to worry about it patching or wearing off in the middle. It's great for on-the-go and honestly, you don't even need the help of a mirror to apply it.

This is a rediscovery of a past favourite. The Urban Decay Naked Basics palette has been my go to this month. I can create classic smokey eyes or just use "W.O.S" all over my lid on days when I'm in a rush. The black shade is also perfect when I want to define my eyes but don't want a harsh, perfect line from a liquid liner. 

I've recently gotten back into painting my nails. There was a period when I always got my nails done and that completely destroyed my real ones. So I've been letting them heal. However, I've slowly gotten back into painting them and have had a lot of fun doing so. This Essie shade in "Tuck It In My Tux" has been one of my favourites. I think white nails are fantastic... they make me think of a white, pretty winter.  

It comes as no surprise that I'm a sucker for eyeshadow palettes. So while I tend to invest in those, I do have a few single shades that I can't see myself parting with. I don't always like when my eyeshadows are individually potted because then I can't quite visualized how to pair them with other shades. However, most of these are perfect on their own...which is fantastic when I'm running late and need to leave ASAP. 

First and foremost, we have this stunning iridescent gold shade. I think this is a stunning colour because it can pair nicely with a smokey bronze look but it also looks amazing on its own. I'll put this all over my lid and it gives a pretty finish with an even sparkle. Perfect for the days you don't want to go heavy but you still want a little shimmer. 

This next shade is perfect on night out. Again it's got plenty of sparkle and suits well with a smokey eye. I've also found myself using this on top of my winged liner to enhance the look even more. I love how pigmented it is, so it works nicely on top of so many different darker shades. 

Now I know I'm cheating with this duo, but I just couldn't get myself to take it out of my pile. These colours are so pretty paired together and you can wear them very casually or for a lot of definition. I love that the shades have some orange, gold and bronze pigments to them- they aren't typical brown tones. I've used this with a very light hand to create some natural depth to my eyelid. However, you can also use these with a heavier hand and really work at blending them properly to create a great smokey eye.