February 2014 Favourites

HOLY SMOKES! Where did February go?! Seriously though this month went by super fast, I really can't believe we are almost 1/4 through the year... Anyways... on to the favourites before I start rambling too much and it becomes March favourites haha...

For the month of February I tried to go a little more natural / neutral colours. I am officially in love with the Hourglass ambient light powders and am so happy that I was able to get my hands on this trio. Here are a few of my other faves:

• Urban Decay Naked Basics - this has been in my faves before but I love the neutral / matte colours in this palette
• Real Techniques Buffing Brush - I use this to apply my foundation almost everyday!
• Buxom Gloss in Dolly
• Rimmel Scanaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude
• NYX Blush in Mocha
• Maybelline Lipstick in Blushing Beige
• MAC MSF in by Candelight (Limited Edition but I think Soft & Gentle is close to it)
• Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine - Keeps my lips smooth in the crazy cold and dry weather we have been having
• Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero

What were your favourites for February? And what are you guys looking forward to in March? :) I am excited for SPRING!!! Can't wait to get into spring clothes and wear some more colour! More pics after the jump! Until next time...

XOXO

It'sJudyTime & That'sHeart Palette by BH Cosmetics Haul

To try and make up for the fact that I was half a month late with my favourites I am posting another post! This one is on the It'sJudyTime and That'sHeart Palettes by BH Cosmetics. I purchased these babies a couple of weeks ago on an impulse buy (well most of my cosmetic purchases are impulse buys lol). They arrived a few days ago so I haven't been able to really dig in and use them much. I have swatched some of the shadows and so far so good. 

I have more up close pictures of both palettes after the jump. If you would like swatches and a review of each palette let me know in the comments below :)

XOXO

January 2014 Favourites

I know, I know... I'm horrible and super late with this! So sorry! The month of January & February has been super busy for me. I know that is no excuse for neglecting my blog though. I need to manage my time better... Anyways, enough with the rambling and excuses and on to the faves from January which was about half a month ago! Time is flying! For the month of January and February I have been trying to "shop my stash" and bring back some items that I have been neglecting. 

• Rimmel Wake-Me Up Foundation - I really like this foundation :) Will definitely repurchase once I finish up some of my other foundations
• Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Zero
• Urban Decay Eye Primer in Sin - pretty champagne base!
• Nars Orgasm blush - I finally hit pan on this baby :) Been using it all week!
• Nivea Pure & Natural Lip Balm in Mint & Minerals - my lips have been so chapped this winter so this lipbalm has been awesome for me.
• The OG Urban Decay Naked Palette - I've hit pan on the colour sin!
• MAC Naked Lunch - this is my second one & one of my holy grail eyeshadows
• Lancome Definicil Mascara
• Maybelline Nude List Lipstick - I am liking the nude collection
• Victoria's Secret - Pure Seduction body spray - Got this during the semi annual sale and am loving it!

Those are all my faves from January / half of February. I would love to know what your current favourites are! Let me know below. More pictures after the jump. Until next time...

XOXO

My Favourites for 2013

Ok, so this post is super late and we are already a good amount of weeks into 2014. That being said I still wanted to share a few products that I really enjoyed in 2013. So, here they are and I would love to know your faves too!

EYES

• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
• Laura Mercier Artist Eyes Palette
• Too Faced Pretty Rebel Palette
• Rimmel Scandal Eyes Kohl Kajal in Nude
• Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero
• Urban Decay Original Primer Potion
• Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara
• Loreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara
• Loreal Voluminous Full Definition Mascara

LIPS

• Milani Lipsticks
• NYX Butter Glosses (Love them!)
• Too Face La Creme Lipstick
• Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked
• Revlon Lacquer & Matte Balm Stains
• Moxie Lip Gloss in Rebel
• EOS Lip Balms

FACE

• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch
• Loreal True Match Lumi Foundation
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation
• MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush
• NYX blush in Mocha
• MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark
• Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed

And.. those were all my faves for 2013! Remember to post yours in the comments bellow or tweet them to me :) If you would like to see pictures please read after the jump ;)

XOXO

December Favourites 2013

Finalllllyyy! I am getting my favourites for December 2013 up... I'm only one week late. FAIL! I hope everyone had a a fun and safe New Years. I am looking forward to what 2014 has in store. There were a few items I was really enjoying for the Holiday season and they were:

• Lorac PRO palette - These eyeshadows are so butter smooth and pigmented
• Naked 3 - Of course! I love rosey / pink tones
• MAC MSF in Stereo Rose - This is L/E but they sometimes bring it back in different collections
• Garnier BB Cream - I've been using BB cream instead of foundation because my skin has been really dry due to the cold
• EOS Lip Balm in Mint
• Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balms in Vivacious (bright reddish pink) & Demure (nude)
• Rimmel Apocalips in Stellar - great bright lip!
• Make-up Forever Aqua Lash - This stuff stays on your lash like nothing i've ever tried before...
• Maybelline Fit Me concealer - loves this!

What have your favourites been for December 2013 or 2013 in general? I would love to hear them :) For more pictures read more...

XOXO

Happy New Year 2014!

I hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday! I am so sorry for not posting recently, I have been pretty swamped with work and the holiday season. One of my resolutions for this year is to post more on my blog and be a little more active on my Instagram, Twitter and Facebook page. I am determined to make this year really great. 2013 was a good year for me but I want 2014 to be even better!

Do any of you guys have a New Years Resolution /  Resolutions? I would love to hear them! So, please leave a comment or tweet me @LuvabellCouture

Some things that are coming up on the blog hopefully in the next week or so haha:

• New Layout for 2014
• December 2013 Favourites
• Best of 2013 Beauty Products

I am also up for any other post ideas you would like to see on this blog! Wishing you all an amazing 2014...

Until next time...

XOXO

MAC Rebel Dupes & Holiday Berry Lips

Swatches From Left to Right:

* MAC Rebel

* Wet & Wild 908 C Sugar Plum Fairy

* Wet & Wild Fergie - Ferguson Crest

* Maybelline Blissful Berry

* Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

* Milani Sangria

Overall in terms of pigmentation and consistency I felt that Milani's Sangria was the closest match to MAC's Rebel lipstick. The others were pretty close and I would give 2nd and 3rd place to the Wet & Wild lipsticks. Blissful Berry & Revlon's Crush were close in tone but they were a bit more sheer than Rebel. These are very nice lip choices for the holiday season and I love them all! If you have any holiday lip suggestions please let me know by tweeting, facebooking, instagraming... anything haha! Let me know!

For more pictures read on...