February IPSY Glam Bag Review

Ohmygod! Second Ipsy Glam Bag and it's 10/10! 

I'm already loving this whole Ipsy thing! I know I was late on the bandwagon and I don't know how I lived without it!!! This whole bag was only $10!!!!!! If you'd like to join you can always use my code! https://www.ipsy.com/new?cid=ppage_ref&sid=link&refer=10gbnd This code is just a referral code. I think it will give me 250 points (whatever that means lol) but only if you join too! I know when I joined I was on a waitlist at first but with this code I'm pretty sure you won't be on a waitlist! 

Now on to this months bag! 

Luxie Rose Gold Blush Brush 514 : $18 (and the bag all together is $10 which means I already got my moneys worth plush more!)

The first thing I was really excited about was the Luxie Brush! I always get excited when I get new brushes in my collection and ohmylanta this one is amazing! I've never had a brush so soft before! It's PERFECT (and I mean perfection!) to put blush on!!!!! Glides on like butter! They are also vegan and cruelty free which is an added bonus! The bristles are so soft on your face! I love this and would without a doubt recomend to a friend! 5/5 

NYX Butter Lipstick in Lifeguard : $6

I love NYX as a brand in whole! You can't beat this price, quality and color! I've been looking for a new red lipstick and this is it! I like it because it has a bit of a berry magenta color to it too. The NYX butter lipsticks are perfect for winter, which I'm going through right now! They are like lipbalm but in a lipstick form! 5/5

Luna by Luna Highligher in Calypso : $23

Omg....I just checked the price of this and if this is a full size which I think it is, then just OMG...So good! I'm obsessed with the color! The velvet texture is 100%! The lavender color is perfect for my skin color! You can put this really anywhere! Eyeshadows, highlighters, on your collarbone even your legs!!! I'm pretty sure Luna by Luna is a new brand so go and give them some love! I really want to try out there eyeshadows soon too because the color looks amazing! 5/5

Biobelle #StayGorgeous and #IWokeUpLikeThis : $4.99 each

These all natural sheet masks are so good! I tried #StayGorgeous and absolutely loved it!!! My skin felt great after using it! It didn't feel sticky which I always look for since I feel like alot of sheet masks are sticky after you use them. My skin felt smooth and hydrated which is great since I have really dry skin! 5/5

Elizabeth Mott 'What's Up Beaches' Bronzer : $25 

Now, after you've seen how many my bag was so far I was a little disappointed with this one! Only because I felt like the pan could have been bigger! Especially with a bronzer and your using a huge brush. I couldn't fit a brush and felt like it was useless to use....BUT!!!!! With that being said I did use it as a nose contour which I did like. I could also use it as a base eyeshadow too! I know how popular this product is, I just wished the pan size was bigger. 3/5 

So all together my Glam Bag should really cost $56.98!!!!!!!! (That's minus Elizabeth Mott one. I'm pretty sure every other product was in it's full size) I'm still in awe with how amazing my Glam Bag was this month! I really loved all the products and can't wait to get my March bag! I give this bag a 10/10 hearts!!!   

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

Update : here's my very late video on the glam bag where I talk a little more about the products and how they look!

Valentines Day Too Faced Peach Palette Makeup Tutorial

Happy Valentines Day my loves!!!! I hope everyone is having an a great day (single or in a relationship!) I filmed a Valentines Day tutorial about a week ago and finally uploaded it! I knew I wanted to use the Too Faced Peach Palette and I wanted to do a Valentines inspired look. I thought it would be perfect! I ended up really loving this look! I was really happy with it! I love doing a cut crease that isn't too harsh! Just enough to give the look color. 

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

Valentine's Day Favorites!

1. Kendra Scott 'Elisa' Pendant Necklace  |  2. Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet  |  3. H&M Pink Lace Dress  |  4.  Tempt The Heart Pink Wedge Flats  |  5. Mantra Band Bracelet  |  6. Red Dress Boutique Off The Shoulder Top  |  7. Fresh Sugar Advance Therapy Lips  |  8. Urban Decay 'Safe Word' 

Valentines Day is right around the corner and you know what that means...(other then singles awareness day which I'll be participating in once again this year) LOVE! Love and gifts! Gifts to show your love! So why not show your love with my favorites!!!!

1.  Kendra Scott has been one of my favorite jewelry designers for a while now! She's the new classic! Every time I wear one of her pieces I feel like I'm apart of a secret club and when I see someone else wearing them I get so excited! The 'Elisa' necklace is something I've had my eyes on for a long time. It's perfect with every outfit and the perfect gift for jewelry lovers!

2.  Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is one of my all time favorite perfumes! I love floral scented perfumes and this one is the best! Not only does it smell amazing but the bottle itself is so cute and so girly! 

3.  Nothing says Valentine's Day more than a pink lace dress! Perfect for casual dates in the afternoon or going out with your best friends! Dress it up with a cute pair of nude pumps or make it casual with a cute pair of girly flats. Lace is just so romantic and put it in pink and I'm buying it!

4.  I have been eyeing these flats for about a week and a half now and I'm still in love with them! The perfect way to dress up an outfit! They are super girly and chic and I'm pretty sure Chloe has a pair just like them but these aren't hundreds of dollars. You can stay fashionable while not burning a hole in your wallet! 

5.  Mantra bracelets are the newest bracelet trend! They give you a confidence boost while being fashionable! Plus this is my favorite quote! 

6.  Off the shoulder tops are EVERYWHERE! It's the perfect transition piece for the end of winter into spring, going to summer!! I can't wait for summer and can't wait to wear some new off the shoulder pieces! 

7.  One of my favorite lip products is the Fresh Advance Lip Therapy balm! No doubt THE BEST lip product for chapped lips. I put lip balm or chapstick of some sorts on before bed every night! I've used a few and this one is my favorite!!!! 

8.  Last but certainly not least, Urban Decay 'Safe Word'. My favorite nude lipstick!!!! Every time I wore this color when I worked at Sephora I'd sell it! Everyone wanted it because it's the best kept secret nude lipstick shade! 

That is it! Let me know in the comments below which are your favorites!!!

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

P.S. : have you noticed something different?! YES, my url is now theelizzabethhope.com! Long story short, I used to have elizzabethhope.com and forgot to renew it and someone else took it!!!!! Now they are trying to sell it for like $750 which is NOT COOL! I was so upset but I just added the "The" and now it's theelizzabethhope.com! 

♕

January IPSY Glam Bag Review

       Today's I'm here with something a little different! I'm going to review my first ever Ipsy Glam Bag! I was so excited to get this in the mail this month. I finally decided to hope on the glam bag train and I'm already super excited! My bag came with 5 different products. Two (I guess you can say) are full sized, the nail polish and the two masks.

Pretty Women nail polish in "I'm Not A Ballerina" $7.99 (Check it out HERE)
    The perfect pink nail polish! I'm 100% getting more nail polishes from Pretty Women. The brush is amazing, which is something I look for in nail polishes. Since I don't get my nails done every week or really every month (honestly it's been since May....) and honestly I can paint my nails and have them look semi professional so the perfect brush is key!

Love Recipe : Aloe and Acai Berry Sheet Mask $1.50 each (Check it out HERE)
I don't think I've ever felt a soft sheet mask like this one! It didn't feel paper thin like it was going to break as I opened it up and for $1.50 and I think these were a hit!!!! My fave out of the two was the Acai Berry!

ModelCo Blush in Peach Bellini (Check it out HERE) $22 for a full sized.
Just checked and I have a 3.5g of this blush and the full sized one is 8g.
I'm totally obsessed with this blush! It has a nice glowy effect to it as well. I think the color is perfect and the fact that is has almost like a pink highlight tone to it makes it even better! 100% recommend! The pigmentation is amazing as well!

Smashbox BB Cream (Full sized $39) Check it out HERE
Ughhhh I wanted to love this so much more then I do! Especially now after seeing my face on screen! It didn't blend well at all, I didn't like the texture it was giving my face and I only liked it after I put translucent powder and concealer on. I took off that I don't want any more bb creams and foundations in my glam bag because I don't think it's worth it for a two time use product. I wasn't so camera ready....(get it because it called camera ready bb cream)

Manna Kadar Cosmetics "Fantasy 3-in-1 eyeshadow" : $19 (Check it out HERE)
Another one...I wanted to like this so much more then I did!!!!!! The pigmentation just wasn't there and I wished it was!!! I'm going to give it another try to use some MAC Fix+ on it soon.

Overall I really loved my bag even though I had a few products I didn't completely love. I'm so excited to get my next one in February and you can 100% bet I'll be doing more reviews! But for right now check out my video now!

Lots of Love,
xo Lizz

Valentines Day Modern Renaissance Tutorial

       Here's a new tutorial based off the colors from the modern renaissance palette from ABH! This has to be the palette of the year! It's amazing! I love creating new looks with this palette and having fun with makeup! This look would be perfect for Valentines Day which is coming up faster than we think! But also perfect for an everyday look as well! I always wear this look to work and when I do I get a ton of compliments on it. 

Let me know if you try out this look! Share it with me on Twitter or Instagram!!!

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

Best of Beauty 2016!!

Hello Dolls!

Here's my best of beauty video! I posted it a few days ago and forgot to post it on my blog! I had so many favorites from 2016 and can't wait to try 2017 products! I have alot planned for my blog for 2016 and hope I am able to present it to the world! So stay tuned and don't forget to follow along! 

Lots of Love,

xo, Lizz

What I Got For Christmas!

        Hello Dolls!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!! I can't believe today was Christmas! Seems like yesterday I was still wearing shorts about to get ready for Halloween. This year has gone by in a blink of an eye. With my Grampie's passing this past June it's been a really hard holiday season. Nothing seems right without him here and it's made me sad. But I know he is watching over us and smiling. 

        I decided to share with you some gifts I got this year! The only big thing I asked for this year was an Ikea dresser. I usually ask for a purse or shoes that are designer but I really want to change my room around and finally be proud of it. My theme is white, gold, and pink! I also got the usual refills on beauty products including a few new ones like the Peach Palette from Too Faced! So excited about that and the Mariah Carey MAC collection! So amazing! I got a few clothing pieces from when I went to the outlets with my family! I knew alot of what I was getting already but I did have a few surprises here and there!

        I hope everyone's holiday was amazing!!! Have a healthy and happy new year!!!! 

Lots of love,

xo, Lizz 

Girly Holiday Gift Ideas Under $30

      

        I can't believe how fast the Holiday season is going by!!!! I haven't finished my shopping yet and I'm sure some of you are with me too! (or at least I hope so!) But have no fear! I am here to talk about gifts that are perfect for that girly girl in your life that don't break the bank!!!

Mermaid Blanket - $19-$30 on Amazon

Mermaid tail blankets have been trending so much the past couple of months! It's also something you want to get for yourself but never actually do. It's the perfect gift for someone who you don't really know but need to get a gift maybe for a secret santa!

TopShop Chocker - $25

Who doesn't love getting jewelry! Especially since chokers are so trendy right now! This one is from Topshop and it literally looks like a $100 choker but it's only $25!!!

Speaking of chokers not to self promote myself or anything butttttt I do have an etsy shop with a bunch on there! The one shown here is the birthstone choker $5! Comes in every color for birthstones. I also have rhinestones, the "Namaste" collection and more! Check it out! Prices $5-15! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizzabethHope

Use code : HAPPYHOLIDAYS for 10% off through New Years!!!

Smashbox Light It Up  - $30

Smashbox always has the cutest little sets around Christmas time! This one is an eyes, lips, and contour kit all for $30! Perfect for makeup lovers! The box behind it comes with it too so you have a little place to store more palettes! 

Monogrammed Hat - $20

Marley Lilly is having a sale right now on a few different items! If your BFF loves monograms this is the ultimate gift! It comes in so many colors too! It's a fun gift that they will always have! 

Small Acrylic Monogramed Tray - $20!

What a steal! Only $20 at Marley Lilly for this monogramed tray! Perfect for putting your phone on, keys, makeup, jewelry! Also, it's clear so it will go with anyone's room! 

Funny Mugs! - $20

I love these mugs so much! Especially for people who drink coffee! I especially love the Gossip Girl ones I find on Etsy all the time! WWBWD (Who Would Blair Waldorf Do)! 

There's so many things you can buy a girly girl for the Holidays! Anything from a nail polish kit that includes fun little extras, if you really know your friends style then clothes are always good, accessories for your hair, and of course DIYs!!!! There are so many do it yourself projects to try out why not try some out for your BFF!!!

Let me know in the comments below what you are getting your BFF for the Holiday!

Lots of love,

Lizz

Full Face Using Only My Fingers!!! No Brushes Challenge!!!!

Hello Loves!!!

Here's a new video of me using my fingers no brushes!!!! One of the hardest challenges I've done yet! Well, beauty challenges haha! Also, how do you like my new background! I've been experimenting with new backgrounds for my videos! I'm obsessed! 

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

Fortune Teller Halloween Makeup Tutorial

Hello Dolls,

        Here's a Fortune Teller inspired Halloween Makeup tutorial! I loved filming this so much! The look is alot darker in person but I'm still trying to figure out the lighting situation for my videos! I have a ring light but it doesn't dim or anything so sometimes I feel like it's too bright. Anyway, here's my tut! I hope you love it! Let me know what you think in the comments below!! 

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

 

Harley Quinn Zombie Pop Art Makeup Tutorial

Hello Loves,

Today I have something a little different for you!!!!!! I'm 99.9% positive that this is my first Halloween makeup tutorial!!! I can't believe I've been on Youtube for 6 years and haven't done this yet! I've been loving all the Harley Quinn makeup looks on YouTube and I finally decided to do one myself! But with a twist of course! A Zombie twist!!!! I really wanted to do a pop art zombie look and a Harley Quinn look so I decided to blend them together! I am so happy how this turned out! I'm so very proud of myself for finishing this because as you watch it I stopped and redid my blue eye. I was going to quit right there and then but I continued on with the tutorial! I really hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think! Also I changed my background! I made it myself! I think I'm going to keep it for a few videos! I'm trying to rebrand myself a little bit as you may or may not notice. Just because I've been here for so long...it's time for a few changes! 

ps- yes...I did the N backwards...I didn't notice till I looked at the pictures...

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

Classic Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial

Hello Loves,

         Nothing beats a classic smokey eye! I love wearing any color smokey eyes and of course I had to do a tutorial for my channel on how I usually do my own smokey eyes! I can't believe I've been on YouTube for about 6 years and haven't done a smokey eye makeup tutorial yet!! I'm trying to go back to basics and film some classic how-to's! Soon I will have a how to on eyeliner, how to apply lashes, how to contour and highlight, go-to foundation routine, and so much more!!!

Shopping List!
-MAC Warm Neutral Palette - Hey, Warm Breeze, Dark Brew, Dance in the Dark, Brule*, Honey Lust*, Saddle*
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13835/28062/Products/Makeup/Eyes/Eye-Palettes-Kits/Eye-Shadow-x15-Warm-Neutral
-MAC Keepsakes/Beige Eyes Palette - Mystery
https://www.amazon.com/Keepsakes-Beige-eyes-Holiday-Palette/dp/B00OVJTBYC
-MAC Burmese Beauty - Showstopper
-MAC Paint Pot in Nubile
-MAC Espresso* Eyeshadow
-Maybelline gel eyeliner
-NYC liquid Eyeliner
-Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes
-Loreal Carbon Black Mascara
-Urban Decay VICE Lipstick - Safe Word
-Kylie Cosmetics - Koko K Liquid Lipstick
https://www.kyliecosmetics.com/collections/frontpage/products/koko-k

* Mac Shadows that come in singles! The rest are limited edition

Hope you enjoy this tutorial! Let me know in the comments what I should do next!!!!
I have a few Halloween costume ideas to do but if you have any requests let me know! Like do you want to see scary looks? Fairy looks? Princess looks? creative looks?! I'm so excited because I love Halloween!!!!

Dont forget to check out my Etsy! You can buy this choker I'm wearing in the pictures!!!
♥ https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizzabethHope

Lots of Love

xo, Lizz

Kylie Lip Kit Mini Mattes Review!

Hello loves,

          If you have been following me for a while then you would know how much I love the Kardashian/Jenners. I love their style, makeup, and how confident they are. The youngest sister, Kylie Jenner, has come out with her own line of makeup. First she just sold liquid matte lipsticks and now it has expanded to eyeshadows, eyeliner, cream shadows, metallic liquid lipsticks and glosses! It is growing so fast and selling out even faster! 

         During the first stock of her birthday collection I wasn't so successful in getting anything. I was on the website for so long before it opened and still didn't get anything!!!! About a week later she had a restock! I wasn't expecting anything especially what had happened the first time. But I tried anyway because I knew I wanted the mini mattes!!! My fairy godmother must have been on my shoulders because I got the mini mattes! I was so happy since the only color I had was Poise K (picture below! I also included that one since it was the only other color I had). I really loved how Poise K looked on me and was excited to see how the others would too. Since I was so skeptical about the other colors, constantly going on Instagram to see what the colors would look like on me, I bowed out and just never gave in to buy a new color. I knew I would like Poise K because I love pink lipsticks. It was the brown colors that I was worried about the most. Turns out I LOVE the brown colors on me!!!! I couldn't tell you which is my favorite because I love them all!
         If you are worried that they are so small DONT! They provide alot of applications! I've already used Dolce K about 7 or 8 times and I still have alot! I will keep you updated! Other than that this stay on for a while! I did notice when wearing Dolce K out with my friends this weekend that it started to peal away a little but I didn't didn't apply lipliner so I wonder if it would make a difference? I was talking ton, eating and drinking, and sweating so alot of going on because of that. I wiped away what I could with a tissue (don't wet it because it wont come off!) and reapplied it about 3 times during the night. Not a total problem I just don't want to be embarrassed with half my lipstick on!

{TIP} Having trouble taking off your liquid lipsticks?? Use coconut oil to take it off!!!!
         

Lots of Love
xo, Lizz

(Kristen)

First off, Kristen (my Mom's name is Kristin with an I), Loved this because I felt like it has a brown undertone. It's a bright red but it's toned down in a way. More natural than Mary Jo K and more toned down than 22. I would wear more of a brown smokey eye with this liquid lip. 

(Poise K)

         My first Kylie Lip Kit! I love this color because it's not so much "in your face" pink. It's a nice neutral pink that goes well with a lot of different makeup looks.

(Candy K)

               This pinky nude is great with smokey makeup. I thought I wasn't going to like this because I'm not used to nude colors for lips but it's a great everyday color that I know I was be using up right away!!!!

(I believe this is Exposed over something)

        Okay, so I believe this is exposed but I know I blended this color with another one from MAC! But this color is pretty accurate! I didn't think I was going to like this after I swatched it because it was more on the orange side. But I think it's more of an orange nude color once it dries. Like this but the makeup needs to be natural. Nothing too crazy because I'm afraid it will look too overdone. 

PS - I'm selling this and more chokers on etsy!!! Check it out!!! Good Prices! $2-$15
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizzabethHope

(Leo {limited edition you can still buy it HERE!})

          Leo, oh Leo.....When I tried it on in the video it was so patchy!!! Lighter in one area, darker in the other. I hated it! I loved the color but the formula I thought was horrible! Well, I tried it again because it deserved a second chance and I ended up liking it. You need to apply it a few times and try to make the applications as smooth as possible to get an even tone. 

(Dolce K)

           Ahhh....Dolce Dolce Dolce! I'm obsessed with this color! Get color for day and at night when going out with friends! I got so many compliments from wearing this color! I was worried at first because I'm not used to brown colors like this. It's so 90s! But once I tried it on I was so happy!!! Goes great with a lot of makeup looks tooo!!!

(Koko K)

            Koko K is a nude pink. My friend Erica has this one and she is loves with it! I love this one too because I think it looks really great with green eyes! Actually it would look good with any colored eyes! Great light pink color!!

Soft Pink Makeup Tutorial

Hello Dolls!

Here's a makeup tutorial on a soft pink glam look I found on Pinterest! Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Shopping List!
- Too Faced Le Grand Palais
- Tarte Palette - old
- NYC Eye liner
- Loreal Carbon Black Mascara
- Mac Warm Neutral Palette
- Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes eyeliner
- Urban Decay VICE lipstick in Safe Word
- ABH Lip gloss in Undressed

Lots of Love
xo, Lizz