CaraBox Swap :)

Hi loooooooooves!!!

So in earlier in the month I signed up to do a Carabox Swap. I signed up to do the swap because on of my dear friends named Crystal had did a blog post about it and I was like "OMG that looks like so much fun". So, I signed up! The way the swap works is you're assigned two girls...one of the girls will send you something and you will send something to the other girl...it's a bit confusing...but it works so that everyone can get something. To sign up for the May carabox swap click here.

So, for the Month of April our theme was going green. The two girls that I was assigned were Jaime and Aimee...so weird because I just realized their names rhyme and all threee of our names in in the "eeeee" sound. Anyway, I was assigned to give a box to Aimee. To see her blog and what I sent here click here.

The girl who sent to me was Jaime. To see Jaime's blog click here I really appreciate Jaime taking the time out to send me the stuff because she's now a new mommy and had her baby during the swap and he is adorable! :) She sent me:

1. Bath Bomb

I will be putting this to use tomorrow night because I have a stress filled day on Thursday because I have 2 final exams that are 3 hours each, plus I have to go to work for 4.5 hours after I finish. So, these will definitely come in handy tomorrow!

2. Daily Makeup Brush Cleaner

She knows that makeup is like my life! I have been wanting to try out making my own brush cleaner and some how she must have figured it out or took a really good guess! I love it and use it all the time to spot clean my brushes.

3. Bath Bar

I love, love, love Yardley soaps for my skin. The scent in this one smells so good, I haven't even opened the box yet, but I can smell it through and it smells amazing!

4. Burt's Bee's Blemish Stick

She was interested to see how this worked...and so was I :). Surprisingly it actually works! All you do is take the roller ball and roll it over your blemish and it feels really cool on it and it helps make them fade away! I love it and keep it in my purse at all times...and it's going in my April Favorites Post.

5. Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread

She gave me this recipe because I told her that I love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, they're like the best thing in the world to me. I am really excited about trying this recipe. There has been so many days since she's sent it that I have been wanting to make it, but everything I go to the grocery store I end up eating the Reese's before I get back home.

6. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs (Not Pictured)

Well, they're not pictured because I ate them :(. I couldn't help it...they look (and tasted) so good! They weren't a part of the going green theme...but she sent them because she knew how much I love them.

I am very happy that I got a chance to meet Aimee and Jaime! They are both so sweet and I will continue to talk to them in the future.

Don't forget to signed up for next month's box swap. I hope that you all enjoyed this post! Follow my instagram: instagram.com/makeupandbeautylover15, +1 this post and subscribe. Talk to you soon loves!

Thanks, Britt

Look of the Day + Product of the Day!

Hi lovesssssssssss!!!

I decided to take a study break to put up a post for you all! I really love my look today! The last few days I have done my look of the day using drugs...so today I did higher end brands. Which is weird because I'm wearing a hoodie, leggings and rainboots today because of the rain...but, who says we can't enhance our beauty in the rain!

But...here's what I'm wearing on my face today:

• Smashbox Foundation Primer
• Smashbox Eyelid Primer
• Lancome Teinte Idole Ultra 24H SPF 15 Foundation in 430 Bisque C
• Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup in Matte Tawny
• Smashbox Blush Rush in Bare
• Benefit Eyeshadows in Peach Fuzz and Brown Buss (from the Greeting from Cabana Glama Set)
• Benefit They're Real Mascara
• Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner
• Urban Decay Chill Makeup Setting Spray
• Rimmel Kiss of Life Lipstick (Only Drugstore Product for Today)

The product that I choose as my favorite for today is...Rimmel Lipstick...because its is a Red and I normally don't do red lips...but I am loving it today. Its funny because I've had it in my collection for a few months now and I think I've worn it one time before today...but I think I'm going to start wearing it more.

To see me my look..follow me on instagram @makeupandbeautylover15

Click Here to see today's look and previous looks!

Beauty Quote of the Day!

"There is no definition of beauty, but when you can see someone's spirit coming through, something unexplainable, that's beautiful to me." -Liv Tyler

I love, love, love this beauty quote...because inner beauty is the key to outter beauty.


Follow my instagram...makeupandbeautylover15.instagram.com for daily beauty looks and getting to know me!

Thanks loves!
Britt

Today's Beauty Look...#Natural

All this week, I have been doing a natural look with my makeup. So today, I decided to go for a very natural look. What I'm wearing today is:

• Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Medium/Deep
• NYX HD Powder Foundation (A little bit!)
• NYC Eyeliner in Black (It's not a harsh black)
• CoverGirl Professional Mascara in Brown Black
• Brown Lipliner
• Wet n' Wild Lipstick in Birthday Suit
• L'Oreal Brow Powder

It may sound like kind of a lot is on my face...but it really is not. Nortmally it takes me 15-20 minutes to do my makeup but today only took about 6...so its a big difference. I tried to make this look as natural as possible and I did :). To see the picture of my look today...click here. 

Don't forget to follow my instagram, so I can follow you back...instagram.com/makeupandbeautylover15. I hope you all enjoy this post and share your looks for today :). Talk to you soon loves.

Thanks,

Britt

New Blog Instagram is up and running!

Hi looooooooooves!!!

So, since I started blogging...none of you have saw what I look like...well TODAY IS THE DAY. I have created an instagram for my blog where I will do my "daily makeup looks"! Be sure to follow me and check it out to see what I am looking like today! My instagram username is makeupandbeautylover15. Make sure you follow me and I will follow you back. I love you all!

Thanks,
Britt

Tips for New Beauty Bloggers :)

I know that just starting out a blog can be a bit of a drag and developing ideas of your own can be a challenge sometimes. I've only been blogging since January, but I feel that I have progressed so much and am so much more comfortable to do posts now. The main reason I am doing this post is because I have been looking at blogs from some new bloggers and I notice that the synopsis of the blog is very similar (nearly identical) to my blog and many others. So, here is some advice that I have to offer to you.

1. BE YOURSELF.

I know that a lot of beauty bloggers posts are going to be very similar: makeup tutorials, reviews, diy, etc. But, you have to make it your own. Don't think that you have to do that just because you feel that's what everyone else is doing. Personally, I LOVE MAKEUP, however, I am not this extremely girlie girl who talks extremely popular...I don't talk ignorant either...but, I write my posts exactly the way that I talk so that I can make my readers be able to relate to me even more as if we were having an actual conversation. Make your blog your own.

2. BE ORIGINAL

Ok, this is the big one. It is okay to admire a blogger for his or her work. The title of my blog is "Makeup. Beauty. Life". There have been times where I am just reading new posts that people post and I notice it from newer bloggers and I see that it will say "Makeup. Beauty. Life. Fashion" or "Makeup. Beauty. Life. Love". Just because a few of the words are changed doesn't mean that you're "technically" not copying someone's blog and you're not being yourself. It takes bloggers a while to devise some of these things and I was one of them. I changed it like 20 times before I came up with it. 

3. ASK FELLOW BLOGGERS FOR HELP

I am honestly always open to helping new bloggers out. I really am. Whenever any of my subscribers email me with questions about their blog or starting up their blog I help them out the best that I can. I am not the only blogger who is open to helping fellow bloggers, so many are. Google+ also has a community dedicated to "helping beauty bloggers". There are so many people around to help you and give you ideas.

4. BE DIFFERENT

One of the more challenging things to blog about is beauty, because there are  SO MANY beauty bloggers out here. That was one of the first things I learn. When I first started blogging, I was making posts like everyday, but I have since learned that some of my best posts are the one's that I have not made daily. Good posts take a lot of thinking. My number one thing I do now is do product reviews on products that not everyone has tried. One product that I have not done a review on and will never is the Urban Decay Naked palletes. Everyone in the blog world and youtube have done reviews and tutorials with those. So steer away from things like that.

As always, I hope that all of you ladies enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you have any questions or comment...please comment down below or email me and let me know. Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway! Talk to you soon loves!

Thanks,

Britt

Got2b POWDER'ful Review +Giveaway

Hey loves,

I have another post for you guys today! So, a while back I was on one of my fellow blogger's pages +Crystal A and I saw where she did a post with her being a buzz agent...soooo of course I had to and sign up because I thought it was like the coolest thing ever.

Since I am now a buzz agent, I was able to join a campaign and try out a product. My first ever product to try from buzz agent is "Got2b POWDER'ful".

 It is basically a hair powder that gives you volume. I am going to be honest, I was a bit nervous about trying this product because I am African American so I have never used a powder in my hair. I was nervous that it could make my hair itch a lot or just damage it in general. So, I did some online research and found that it wasn't as bad as I had thought. I decided to give it a try. I naturally have pretty thin hair, so I have remedies for adding volume to it. But, when I tried this product it gave instant volume. All I had to do was rub the powder in my hand and into my hair and it automatically gave me volume. I was so happy because it was really easy to do.

So that you all can try out this product I will be giving away ONE of the powders that they sent (they sent 3). They are full size products, so don't worry. The rules for this is going to be a bit strict because the other agents are watching my blog and they want to see your comments. So now for the rules.

1. You MUST be subscribed to my blog through  google+, email or bloglovin.
2. You MUST be 18 years or older or have parent's permission.
3. You MUST leave a comment on the blog (not google+) telling me why you would like the product and if I influenced you to try it.
4. You MUST +1 this post.
5. OPTIONAL: Follow my instagram-makeupandbeautylover15

**This giveaway is international and I will pay for the shipping**

I hope you all enjoy this post and enter the giveaway because it will end on MAY 10, 2013...with no extentions. Have a good evening loves!