Goodbye July! You've been good...
I didn't have enough favorites to do a post for the month of June, so I decided to combine June and July, in order to share some of my most used makeup products.

• Sleek Makeup Matte Me in Birthday Suit - For me this is the most beautiful lip color at the moment. Basically, I've only been wearing this liquid lipstick. It's highly pigmented, it gives a true matte finish and it doesn't budge.
• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk - This is an oldie, but a goodie. This past months I've been loving this cream eyeshadow, specially to use it as an eyeliner. It just adds a pop of creativity to any look.
• The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer - Since everyone is talking about "Strobing" I thought it would be a great idea to mention, once again, my favorite highlighter. This is my go-to luminizer and even though I already talked about it many times, I just can not get enough of this product.
• Sleek Makeup Ultra Mattes V2 Darks - Since I bought this palette I've been using it nonstop. It's so versatile and the color payoff is extraordinary. It's really hard to find at least decent quality matte eyeshadows, but these are incredible.

I never really understood lipsticks that came in a palette. They are not practical at all, you always have to have a lipstick brush (It has to be clean!) and it takes so long to apply when compared to a standard lipstick in a bullet. For some reason, I was drawn to these colors and I thought it would be a good idea to try something different.

This palette has two satin lipsticks and two glosses. It comes with a small lip brush, which is pretty good. I usually struggle to use such small brushes, but not with this one. The packaging is also really nice.

• Frappuccino (Gloss) is the only shade I would never wear on its own. It's very peachy yellow and it doesn't have the best color payoff. This is actually ideal to mix with the other shades and create an ombré lip or simply to make your lipstick lighter.
• Cookie (Satin) is the perfect 90's lip color. It's a light brown with a hint of mauve. Also, it's highly pigmented and long lasting.
• Crème Brulee (Satin) is a dark brown with a red undertone. It's super pigmented and it stays on for many hours. It's soft and moisturizing.
• Rum (Gloss) is a beautiful burgundy and the most stunning dark gloss I've tried. It's highly pigmented, considering its finish.

Overall, I'm going to wear these frequently, even Frappuccino! This is definitely aimed for makeup artists or people that enjoy "creating" their own lip color. If you are someone who doesn't have time to spend applying lipstick, you would find this quite a bother. Personally, I really enjoy trying new things and playing around with makeup. I would totally repurchase it.

Have you tried any of these lipsticks in a palette? If so, let me know your favorites!

I hear all the time about liquid lipsticks that dry matte and until this day I've never had an opportunity to try one. When I placed my order at Sleek Makeup and I saw that they had this sort of product, I knew I had to get my hands on it. Birthday Suit is the perfect everyday lip color and also, a really good dupe for the famous Kylie Jenner mauve lipstick.

When this dries, it really turns out matte. It gives a truly beautiful finish. You do have to let it dry first and then, it's all good. I even tried rubbing my hand against my lips in hopes that something would come off, or should I say in hopes that nothing would come off?! I just expected that some trace of this lipstick would transfer to my hand, but fortunately not even a tiny smudge happened.

I am very picky when it comes to lipsticks, but I'm super excited to say that this definitely passed my "test". I did go out to have lunch, and even after eating and drinking my lipstick was intact. This is so convenient if you are lazy like me, or if you don't want to worry about reapplying your lip color throughout the day. I was very surprised by how incredible this product is, specially considering the price. This is the most stunning mauve with a hint of pink that I have seen.

In summary, this is my favorite everyday lip color. If you are a matte lover, and you have a chance to pick up this beauty, just go for it! I'm sure you will love it as much as I do. If you have any liquid lipstick that you like, make sure to let me know. I would love to find out about more products like this one.

I'm so excited to post my very first DIY project, I've been designing my own jewelry since I'm 11. I decided to start with a really easy and also, my favorite piece. The measurements I provided were based on my liking and of course, my neck. If you want to recreate this choker, I would strongly suggest to take your own measurements. Just wrap the suede cord around your neck as tight as you desire your necklace to be. Finally, to find out how long your chain should be, remove 5 cm or 2 inches of the cord's size and there you have it.

Lately I've been completely obsessed with finding new blushes. I just feel like it's such a staple and when used correctly it really enhances your features. I do have to say that I love this packaging. It's so simple, but elegant.

Antique is a rosy mauve with some shimmer in it. It is quite warm and unique. The color payoff is extraordinary, so the first time I applied it on my face I did use too much product and ended up looking comical. So I would recommend applying a little bit and if needed, building up the color.

Although in the pan it looks very shimmery, on the skin it's subtle and flattering. Also, I really like the fact that even though this is a powder blush, the consistency is super soft, creamy and easy to blend.

Overall, I'm in love with this blush. The packaging is difficult to open, but I assume that the more I use, the easier it will get to open. I've been using this product nonstop since I received it. It has become a total "holy grail" in my life.

After hearing and reading about how amazing Sleek products are, I ordered four items. Which I'll be reviewing in the next few days. For today, I decided to comment on this palette. I don't own a lot of matte shadows, so when I saw this palette I knew I had to get it. By the way, in some swatches they do have a sheen to them, but that's due to the bright lights in my room.

It comes with twelve matte eyeshadows, one brush and a full-size mirror. For being matte, I'm amazingly surprised by how pigmented these shadows are. Usually, matte eyeshadows are very chalky and poorly pigmented, but these have such a great color payoff. They also blend really well.

Highness is probably the most unique shadow in this palette. On the packaging it's a true purple, but when you swatch it, you can really see a lot of magenta. The moment you apply it you still have a beautiful purple, but when you blend, that color starts to turn into a bright fuchsia. Flesh and Dune are the most wearable colors. They are perfect transition shades. Finding a good black shadow can be quite a task, I was amazed to discover that Noir is very pigmented.

Overall, these eyeshadows are amazing. Especially considering how inexpensive they are. I know I will be using this palette nonstop in future videos.

Right now, I only use these two to create my blog content and also, my videos. However, I'll not go into detail about my YouTube channel, because I'll address this subject in a future video. When it comes to photography, I have to admit that I'm not a professional and everything that I learned was through the Internet and, trial and error. Almost every single photo on my blog was taken with a Nikon D3200 and a 35mm lens. The reason why I say almost is because right when I started blogging I used to use a Canon SX40 HS, but I've been trying to erase all of that and create a better content. Let's just say, I wasn't very good at taking pictures even on auto mode. But that's acceptable, you don't have to be great at it right when you start. It takes time and practice to learn about angles, lighting, color correction, manual settings and the list goes on.

If you're starting out, you don't necessarily have to invest in a DSLR camera. Nowadays, point and shoots are very resourceful and you will be able to take great shots with it.

I recently acquired a Canon Rebel T5i with a 50mm 1.8 II lens. I just really needed to step up my YouTube game. The Nikon D3200 is a great camera, but when it comes to videos it does lack in many ways. For instance, it does not have a flip-out screen, it does not allow tethered shooting with a computer and the autofocus is not the best. Now back to blogging, both cameras take amazing photos. If you are looking for a great camera especially for products' pictures I would recommend any of these. Now, if you need to take portrait pictures of yourself, stay away from cameras that don't have a flip-out screen.


This part is meant for beauty bloggers or anyone that is trying to showcase an object. Instead of always using a white table/surface, why not add a pop of color and create an interesting background?! I often use colorful papers, magazines and even fabric. It really adds a lot of personality to the picture and the end result is stunning. Sometimes I place the product I'm photographing on my bed, and I make sure that the blanket underneath it is really messy, so it gives some dimension to the picture. This step is very personal, it's really up to you to decide what works with your "theme" and what doesn't. It's all about being creative and adding your touch to it.



This is probably one of the hardest things to get right. You can either use natural lighting or artificial lighting, in my case I use both combined. I drew these illustrations so you could easily understand how my setups in two different cases are. For portrait pictures I place my tripod right in front of me and my umbrella in a 15 degree angle. For taking photos of objects I prefer to remove the umbrella and apply direct light onto the product, so it brightens the entire area. My umbrella has one light bulb and I use a standard fluorescent light. 

This is what works for me, and I know that it's preferable to sit in front of a window. However, my bedroom is small and my bed is right in front of the window, therefore I had to improvise and make the best of a bad situation. It's important to balance the lights, if you have a window on one side and you can't face it, use some sort of artificial lighting on the other side.


Like I said before, you will not be good at first. There is so much to learn and the only way to do so is by practicing and researching. I don't think I'm reaching my full potential, but I sure am trying. Don't forget, you can never learn too much, there is always room for improvement. So go get your camera, take several photos on different settings and see what looks best.

If you want to know how I edit my pictures make sure to check my "5 Apps I Can't Live Without". Also, if you have any tips on this subject, please let me know!