Milani Limited Edition Coming Up Roses Blushes for Spring 2014: Haul, Review & Swatches!

I recently hauled these gorgeous rose-imprinted blushes from Milani and have a review and swatches to share with you :)

Coral Floral OOTD!

Hello Everyone! Long time no post! After taking such a long break, I'm back and ready to get in the swing of things. I plan to start posting regularly again, and I'm starting things off with this fun, cheery outfit :)

Blog Sale: High-End Makeup!

Hello, Everyone! Long time no post. I'm working on getting back into the blogging world, but I wanted to have a mini blog sale first. The conditions of the products and the prices will be below, and I will accept payment through Paypal.
Please email me at violabeautyy@gmail.com to let me know which products you are interested in. Thank you!

BA Star Natural Shadow Palette: Review, Swatches, & Face of the Day!

Hello, Friends! Long time no post. I've been studying for a huge test I'm taking next month, so I haven't been posting as regularly, and I apologize. Today, I have a review on a natural eyeshadow palette from BA Star cosmetics for you. The palette I tried is the "Natural Shadow Palette," and it features three shimmery neutral powder shadows and two glitter gels.

Manicure Monday: Butter London Knackered & Essie Stroke of Brilliance!

Today, I wanted to share this lovely blue/green/purple glitter duo-chrome from Butter London called Knackered! I love how this polish changes color at different angles and in different lighting! I paired it with some blue glitter on the accent nail using Essie's Stroke of Brilliance and e.l.f. Dream Maker for some extra glitz and glam.

Butter London Knackered, 3 coats; indoor lighting

OOTD: Crystal Lace Collar Necklace!

Today's Outfit of the Day centers around a crystal collar necklace. I styled it with a deep berry blouse for some contrast, nude pencil skirt, and velvet heels.

Manicure Monday: Valentine's Day Nails with Flower Beauty's Gorgeous Gerbera!

Today's Nail of the Day is the nail art design I did for Valentine's Day. It features the pastel coral nail polish Gorgeous Gerbera from the new Flower Beauty cosmetics line by Drew Barrymore! I was inspired by a photo for this pink and black design, and love how it came out.

Flower Beauty Gorgeous Gerbera and NYX Black, 2 coats; natural lighting

Sephora Haul: Benefit Upgrade to Gorgeous Set!

I purchased this set from Benefit at the end of the year and am just getting around to posting about it. What drew me to this set was the fact that it includes 2 full-sized products and a few other small freebies for the price of a little more than one of the full-sized items on its own! I love good deals especially this one since I've been wanting to try out the full-sized items included. 

The set comes with a full size boxed powder/blush in Sugarbomb, full size High Beam liquid highlighter, and minis of the POREfessional primer, They're Real mascara, and Laugh with Me Lee Lee fragrance.

OOTN: Little Black Dress!

Tonight's outfit is a little black number I wore to an engagement party. The simple black dress features a sophisticated one-shoulder ruffle detail, which I adore. I paired the dress with patterned tights, spike heels, smokey eyes and nude lips.

NEW! Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette: Review, Swatches & Comparisons!

Today's post features the newest addition to the Naked eyeshadow line by Urban Decay. This small but powerful palette of six mostly matte neutral shades was made to "supplement" the first two Naked palettes, which feature mostly shimmery shades.

OOTD: Red & White Sparkle!

I celebrate Christmas on January 7th, and this is the outfit I wore to the church service the evening before. Although red and white are associated with the holidays and it's nearing the end of January, this color scheme could also work well for a Valentine's Day outfit!

OOTD: Ruby Red (Holiday Edition!)

Today's Outfit of the Day features a sleeveless red dress that I made more winter appropriate for a Christmas party that I hosted. I paired the dress with dark accessories and some festive red ornament earrings.

Nail of the Day: OPI Casino Royale! (007 Skyfall Collection)

Today's Nail of the Day features a maroon-y purple cream shade from OPI's new Skyfall Collection.

OPI Casino Royale, 2 coats & Nailtini Millionaire, 1 coat; natural light

OOTD: Sapphire Stunner (& My Day at the Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens!)

Today's Outfit of the Day centers around a navy lace dress, which I styled two different ways. Up first is the evening look, in which I paired the dress with bow tights, silver jewelry, and dark brown leather riding boots. The day look features the dress paired with light, stone colored boots. 

I've also included a series of photos at the end of my recent visit to the beautiful botanical gardens of the Huntington Library in San Marino, CA! :)

OOTD: Emerald Leopard!

Today's Outfit of the Day is a casual and comfortable one. I paired a no-hassle emerald thermal with a leopard print scarf and lace oxford booties.

OOTN: Merry Christmas Berry!

Today's Outfit of the Night is what I wore to a Christmas Eve party. I tried to be as festive as possible by incorporating berry/cranberry shades and lots of gold sparkle. I even included my brother's OOTN in case you were curious! ;)

Nail of the Day: Christmas Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer Nails with Butter London Chancer!

Today's Nail of the Day is another Christmas nail design that I wore the actual week of Christmas. I wanted to amp things up with glittery red nails and a cute little Rudolf red-nosed reindeer to keep me company whenever I looked down at my fingernails!

Butter London Chancer, 2 coats; outdoor lighting

Nail of the Day: Christmas Candy Cane!

I recently did a couple of nail designs to get in the festive Christmas spirit and wanted to share them with you. This first design is a simple candy cane stripe pattern over classic red nail polish.

Revlon Colorstay Velvet Rope, 2 coats; outdoor lighting

OOTD: Sequin Smoke!

Today's Outfit of the Day centers around the smokey colors of black, white, and gray. I paired a cool gray sequin dress with black heeled boots and a black blazer. Statement jewelry pieces take the outfit a bit further and give it an edgier vibe.

Nail of the Day: Sinful Colors Mercury Rising & Pumpkin Spice!

Today's Nail of the Day features a combo I wore during Thanksgiving time back in late November. I loved the combo of the burgundy brown and orange and gold glitter polishes!