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May Favorites 

Hello Lovelies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) May has been a great month for me. Something about those summer vibes. Even though it rained here almost the entire month, there were still some really beautiful days. I am looking forward to what the rest of the summer has in store for me. Here are a few the things I was really loving for the last month! 

Fashion

High Waisted Adjustable Bikini Bottom 

I ordered this bottom online from American Eagle a few weeks ago. I have been looking for a high waisted black bottom for a long time and was very excited to find this. I really like the adjustable element. I even got my best friend Amanda to go out and buy a pair after she saw mine :) 

Accessories

New Cartilage Earring 

After my last final I wanted to do something spontaneous. I thought about all of my options and very quickly landed on finally getting my cartilage pierced. I left my apartment, got in the car, and went straight to Claire's. Fifteen minutes later I am walking out with my brand new piercing. I already had my cartilage done on my left side but I got this one lower down on my ear. I have a few friends who have it there and just thought it was so cute. I love it so far. It is still healing but I think it is going to be so cute with another earring :)

Beauty

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless in 112 Natural Ivory 

I had been hearing about this foundation nonstop lately and when Kathleen even mentioned it on her channel, I knew I needed to give it a chance. I was very pleasantly surprised by it when I finally did. The coverage of this foundation is a good medium without feeling as if it is. It is light on the skin and feels very breathable. The claim of giving a matte affect is not false either. It does add a matte look to your skin, which I appreciate, though in the summer I tend to go for more of a dewy look with me skin. I think this will be my perfect fall/winter foundation. My favorite element of it is that as you blend it with your brush it almost starts to feel more like a power and dries to easily. I don't have to let it dry before I put of my powder. It is such a cool formula. For any of you with really dry skin, I'd be sure to use a moisturizer or a primer before using it, but I think it would work for you even. Plus another bonus in this line is that is offers shades that are very light. Sometimes when you are really pale it is hard to find a good shade, that isn't too dark. This range is considerate of that.

Urban Decay Half Baked Eyeshadow

Half Baked has always been my favorite Urban Decay eyeshadow. It is in my Naked 2 palette, which I purchased a very long time ago, and it is in my Naked palette. It is my most used shade from the two, but in the past month it has been my most used shade from all of my palettes. My favorite Youtuber, Zoe Sugg, has been rocking a lot of gold eyeshadow and it has just rubbed off on me. It is such a pretty look in the summer time :) She even did a great tutorial on a gold eye and coral lip look. You should head to her channel and watch it if you haven't yet. This gold is perfect for any eye color and will make them stand out, guaranteed. 

Entertainment

Castle

My cousin Ellie has recommended Castle to me for years. I love Law & Order and Bones so it just seemed like a show I should have been watching. Well this month I decided I wanted to start but it isn't on Netflix or Hulu. I checked how much the first season was on iTunes. It ended up being $15 and so I bought it, figuring that if I didn't like it then it wasn't to much money wasted. It turned out to be a great purchase. I am now on season 5 in just a few weeks. School has been done so I've been taking some down time. It's a great show. Funny, witty, quick. The chemistry between Beckett and Castle is just phenomenal too. 

Girl Online by Zoe Sugg 

I have had this book since it was released but I just hadn't gotten around to reading it. I finally started it this month just before I went on vacation to Washington DC. I brought it with me and finished it on the trip. It is such a cute story and a great read. I am really looking forward to the second book coming out later this year. I love Zoe Sugg, she was the first person who really hooked me on Youtube a few years ago. I think she is immensely talented and that shows in her book. The paperback is coming out later this year as well, so if you don't want to spend the money on the hard cover then you could wait for that :) 

Amber Fillerup's Instagram 

Amber is a Youtuber & Blogger who has a wonderful talent with braids. She has the cutest little family and I follow her on Instagram. She travels the world with her husband and little boy. She posts so many gorgeous pictures of her adventures. Her Instagram isn't the only thing worth checking out though, head over to her channel too. She has amazing hair tutorials!

The May list of favorites isn't very extensive but that's just how it goes some months. I have been very busy with school ending and then going on vacation to Washington DC. I fell behind on here a bit but I will be catching up all summer long. I hope that if you graduated in May that you got to celebrate your accomplishments. You should be proud! If summer has started for you then I hope you are enjoying the sun shine and summertime :) 

On My Way

2015 Makeup Wishlist 

Hello Lovlies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) In 2014 I started to dabble into the makeup world. I have gotten a lot of things I wanted in order to start building a collection but there are still a lot of things I'd love to add. This year I have a goal to further build my collection and get some things that have been on my wishlist for a long time.
A lot of these items are raved about. They are things that every Youtuber and Blogger has talked about. I really want to try them out and decide for myself if they are good products that deserve all of the praise. You may disagree with my desire to try out all of these cult favorites but I figure there must be a reason everyone likes them. Also don't be shocked by the number of things I don't already have...because it is a lot. Which is why I'm making this list :)

*All items linked if you hover over the names*

Face

Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set Brushes 

I own no brushes. I figure if I am going to get serious about this whole makeup thing then I should probably get some. What better than this gorgeous rose gold set?

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I have watched so many Youtubers put on foundation with these. I just want to see what the hype is about. I mean will my face really look better if I pat on foundation with this thing?

Benefit The POREfessional

I'm not sure I need this but I sometimes think the pores on my nose are to visible. I'd like to make that less of a problem if I am going to start wearing foundation. 

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

I currently don't use foundation. I have said before that the reason for this is I don't like the way my freckles look with it. Another reason is that I simply never know what shade to buy. I am going to get some professional help with that and then try out this one because everyone just raves about it. 

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream 

I have a feeling that because I don't like the feeling of foundation on my skin that my attempt to wear it might not work out... but I have heard great things about BB creams and I think it might be more my style for daily wear. 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer 

I actually already own this product but it is a shade too dark for me. When I purchased it they didn't have my shade but I wanted it so I got it anyways. It isn't that big of a problem but I still want to buy my shade since I actually like this product. 

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

I have heard so much about this. I want to learn how to wear bronzer and I feel like I should learn with the best. 

Urban Decay Naked Flushed in Streak

This set is gorgeous. I want that blush on my checks every day. 

Too Faced Sweetheart Blush in Peach Beach 

I need this. Can you imagine anything prettier to have on your checks? Okay so maybe I just want to wear all the beautiful blushes everyday.. can you blame me?! 

Urban Decay Naked Illuminated in Luminous

I am obsessed with this highlight. Literally. Every time I am in Sephora and Ulta I go straight to it and put it on my hand just to stare at how pretty it is. Nailed it, Urban Decay. 

Eyes

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

I own the Naked 2 Palette and always feel like it is a waste when I wear it because I don't have a primer and it doesn't stay put on my eyes. I need to buckle down and buy this already. 

Urban Decay Naked Palette 

I have Naked 2 but I have wanted the original naked palette since the first time I laid eyes on it. I love the taupe shades of Naked 2 but the bronze feel of the original is just suited perfectly for my taste.

Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette 

This palette is perfect for me. I am a natural make up kind of person and the shades in this are gorgeous while still feeling down to earth. 

Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics Palette

This is the perfect minimal palette. It has everything you need for daily use and you know the quality is amazing. 

Soap & Glory Supercat Liner

I have never truly nailed liquid liner. It is hard to admit but it is true. I have watched so many people put this on flawlessly. Maybe that means that over time I'd be able to figure it out. Here's hoping!

Benefit They're Real Eyeliner 

The only liner I can really use is gel, which is applied with a brush. This seems like the perfect marriage between the quality of gel with the application of liquid. I have tried it and it deserves any praise you've heard. This stuff is going nowhere once it is on. 

Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner 

Gel liner is by far my favorite and I have heard that this is the best one to many times not too try it out myself. 

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

I love mascara. It is my favorite thing in my makeup bag. I want to have a collection of nice ones and this one seems like the one that I am really going to fall in love with. Look at that brush! 

Benefit They're Real Mascara 

I am no a huge fan of plastic brushes but this mascara looks to wonderful to pass it up. 

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara 

Every time I see this brush I decide I need this mascara in my life. Plus it is Urban Decay and that is just a brand I trust to have a good products. 

Tanya Burr Lashes in Bambi Eyes

I love Tanya and when she released her line of false eyelashes I immediately fell in love with her Bambi Eyes set. They are gorgeous. I don't wear lashes often (usually only on stage) but I will find excuses for lashes this gorgeous. 

Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Dark 

My best friend Amanda was lovely enough to get me Gimmie Brow as a part of my birthday present. She got me the light/medium thinking that since it was perfect for her brows (which are similar to mine) that it would be the color for me. I have found that it is just a little to light though. My brows are very dark and bold so I think the medium/dark will be great. 

Lips 

Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Chic

I own a large collection of Tanya Burr glosses. They are the best in my opinion and she has supplied you with any shade you could need. Chic is the one I hear about most often but have never gotten my hands on. It is frequently sold out. I hope to get it soon. 

Tanya Burr Lipgloss in I Found Nemo

In her most recent shade launch Tanya included this orange/coral shade that is magnificent. It is one of my favorite shades for my lips and with her formula added I know I'll love it. Plus how adorable is the name?!

Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss in Walk Of Shame

I love the naked line and when I see the glosses I just know I would love them. This seems like a wonderful nude and I love the name :) 

Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss in Streak

Coral to die for! This color would top off a naked eye perfectly. 

Too Faced Melted in Melon

My bestie Amanda recently bought one of these melted glosses and they seem amazing. This color is just too stunning to pass up!

Too Faced Melted in Melted Coral

As you can tell at this point, I love coral lips. This shade seems perfect for my makeup bag!

Benefit Benetint

This is technically a check & lip stain but I am including it in the lip section because I love the way it looks on lips and because it is always nice to have a good lip stain around. 

MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick

This is one of the most loved of the MAC lipsticks. I love red lips and am always searching for THE red lipstick. I think this may be the purchase where I find it. 

NARS Dolce Vita Sheer Lipstick

I love nude lips and have heard such wonderful things about NARS lipsticks. I just feel like I need to give it a try!

That is my complete list of products I really want to purchase this year. I know that it is going to take some time to collect them but I am so excited to learn more about makeup and explore it all further. Do you have any of these products? Do you have any products you've been wanting to try? If so, let me know in the comments! 

*All items linked if you hover over the names*

Beautifully Broken

My Everyday Makeup Routine

Hello Lovelies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) I know that this post would be much better done as a video (I have considered that option for a while but I can't seem to get there yet) because I could show my actual process of doing my makeup but this will have to do for now. Maybe some day I will finally take that step and make my first video!

I have a fairly simple makeup routine. I don't wear a full face everyday or even for special occasions really. I have a lot of freckles and I don't like the way that foundation looks on them. As for eyeshadow, I've never been a fan of the way it looks on my eyelids. They aren't ideal for it.

The fact that I don't have a full routine in no way implies that I think I don't need one. My skin is not perfect. Nothing about me is. I don't want to give any impression that I think I am above foundation.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in 245 Light

I always start off my makeup with my concealer. I apply it to the dark circles under my eyes and the purple coloring on my eyelids that I have thanks to my wonderful fathers genetics. I also apply it to any blemishes I may have that day. Using my fingers, I rub it into my skin.

Covergirl Pressed Powder in 220 Creamy Natural

Once I have at least attempted to cover the things on my face that need covering, I just apply some powder in an attempt to even out my skin. I use the power pad that comes with my compact.

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in 35 Too Cool

I take this moment to moisturize my lips. I have an awful habit of biting my lips. They get very dry and damaged so I have to moisturize them during my makeup routine in order to put color on them at the end.

Elf Complexion Brush & Nars Orgasm Blush

I usually apply my blush with my elf powder brush next. I recently got the Nars Laguna Bronzer & Orgasm Blush Duo. I have been loving the blush. It is beautiful and I usually don't like to buy into hype but it completely deserves all of it.

Elf Brow Comb & Brush, Elf Small Angled Brush & Almay Brown Eye Shadow

Next I move on to my brows. I was against the brow trend when it first started but once I finally caved I have never stopped. I have natural full brows but it just gives them a bit more thickness. I don't use a kit specifically for brows. I just use a small angled elf brush and some brown Almay eye shadow to fill in a bit. I think a pencil or gel is more necessary when you are using it to make your browns look fuller. I am just using it to darken and enhance.

Elf Angled Eyeliner Brush, Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner & Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes Mascara

I do my eyes next. In my opinion the thing that changes a persons face the most is eyeliner and mascara. If I am going to skip everything else, I always make an attempt to wear mascara. I have a young face and adding the black to my eyes makes me look closer to my age.

I only recently started to use eyeliner on my upper lash line. I like gel better than liquid because of its matte finish. I also feel like I have more control using my elf brush to apply it than I do with the brush or felt tip of a liquid eyeliner.

One of my closest friends Clay got me this mascara for my birthday. I was thrilled to test a higher end mascara. It is my most used element of makeup so I figure if I am going to splurge on anything it should be mascara. I have really enjoyed it. I like the brush a lot.

Covergirl Smoochies Lip Balm in 225 #Tweet Me 

I always finish up by checking to make sure I didn't get eyeliner or mascara anywhere it shouldn't be and use a q-tip to clean up if I need to. Then I apply a lip color, usually something like this covergirl one. I love this red with my skin. I always feel prettier when I am wearing it. Plus it is hydrating for my lips.

 
That's it. My makeup routine. Have you tried any of these products? Know of any that I should try? Let me know in the comments!