Weekly Post Recap: February 6 to 25, 2017

February 26, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / Leave a comment

Hi guys! This recap is loooong overdue. I missed doing recaps the past two weeks so I’m going to add links to the past three weeks posts right here, just in case you missed anything!

Mani Monday: Cult Nails Manipulative

Lorac Pro Palette

Holiday Look: Valentine’s Day

Mani Monday: OPI Be a Dahlia Won’t You?

Wednesday Wishes: New & Upcoming Releases

MOTD: Mad About Matte

Love for Lipstick: Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick

Essence Lash Princess False Effect Mascara

I hope you all have a lovely week!

xoxo,

Robyn

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Essence Lash Princess False Effect Mascara

February 25, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 9 Comments

Hi guys! I mentioned the Essence Lash Princess False Effect Mascara in my January Favourites, and as promised, I’m ready to give you my full review! Essence is a brand that I am usually impressed by, their prices are fantastic and their products are usually of great quality. After enjoying the last mascara that I tried from them and seeing the False Lash Effect Mascara mentioned in a Rachhloves video on YouTube, I knew I had to give it a try.

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Love for Lipstick: Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick

February 24, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 9 Comments

Hi guys! I’m back from my brief hiatus and I’m ready to share my thoughts on the newly launched Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick as part of my Love for Lipstick series. As you probably know by now, I am in love with Urban Decay and in love with liquid lipstick so when they announced this combination, my heart nearly stopped. The Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick line claims to be waterproof and long-lasting. It also claims to be pigmented and transfer proof. It comes in two formulas – comfort matte and metallized. Continue reading →

MOTD: Mad About Matte

February 17, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 9 Comments

Hi guys! Today I thought it would be fun to show off my matte makeup look that I’m rocking today. I very rarely rock a matte eye makeup look but I wanted something quick and simple today as I was heading out to get my hair done. The only shine I’ve added to this look is my highlight and a shimmery blush. Though I mostly show it on my lips, I am definitely mad about matte!

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Wednesday Wishes: New & Upcoming Releases

February 15, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 6 Comments

Spring 2017 Wish List

Hi guys! I thought it would be fun to gather up some upcoming and new releases and put together another Wednesday Wishes post. While I will likely not purchase these all, these are the items that have my interest! I love putting together lists like this, it makes me sit down and really think about which products I would love to own the most. After much thought and consideration, I have come up with this list!

Becca | Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Prismatic Amethyst

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Mani Monday: OPI Be a Dahlia Won’t You?

February 13, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 2 Comments

Hi guys! With Valentine’s Day just one day away I felt compelled to wear a festive pink manicure this week. So today, I’ve dug out OPI Be a Dahlia Won’t You? from their 2011 Nice Stems Collection. It is a sparkly fuchsia shade that just can’t help but catch your eye. I had thought about doing nail art for Valentine’s Day like I did with my Christmas manicures but I just didn’t have the energy to think of something. But, a nice classic pink manicure is always festive and Valentine’s Day appropriate in my books! Continue reading →

Holiday Look: Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 2 Comments

Hi guys! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it was appropriate to bust out my holiday looks series again. For today’s look I decided to create a look using my Valentine’s Day present from my husband last year (Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette) and put together a festive pink look! When I think of Valentine’s Day I just want to slather myself in pink! My apologies in advance for the photos being a bit out of focus, this is apparently what happens when I try to squeeze in a photoshoot before work… But, I think you can at least see the basics of the look!

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Lorac Pro Palette

February 8, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 6 Comments

Hi guys! Today I wanted to share with you a review, swatches and a look using the Lorac Pro Eye Palette. In the summer I had picked up the Lorac Pro 2 Palette, about a month ago my parents gifted me the original as a thank you for animal-sitting for them (thank you!!!). Now, you may be thinking, another neutral palette?! Why would one need another neutral palette? If you have tried Lorac’s eye shadow you will understand why. I have never experienced eye shadow like this. Continue reading →

Mani Monday: Cult Nails Manipulative

February 7, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 3 Comments

Hi guys! Welcome to another Mani Monday (though we are now past Monday, see below for why this post is late)! Today I’ve got Cult Nails Manipulative on my nails. For those of you who may be unfamiliar, Cult Nails was an indie nail polish brand that was around until they closed their doors in spring of 2015. It’s really too bad because they made some incredible polishes and one of my favourite top coats. Even though it’s harder to get a hold of their polishes, I didn’t want to neglect the ones I have in my collection so I thought I would share it with you anyways. Manipulative is a turquoise/blue shade with a hint of shimmer to it, though on the nails looks more like a cream. It was from their Divas & Drama Collection in 2012, a collection which I purchased in it’s entirety. Continue reading →

Weekly Post Recap: January 30 to February 4, 2017

February 5, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / Leave a comment

Hi guys and welcome to February! The past week seemed to revolve around my wrap up posts from January but I managed to throw in a manicure and a makeup look as well! If you missed any of the past week’s posts you will find links to them all right here.