New Layout - Black & White

Hello my lovelies! I have a new layout up! It has been awhile since I last revamped this blog so I decided to make a couple of changes. I went for a more monochromatic feel this time with the black & white. I can't believe that Christmas is only 2 weeks away! This year has gone super super fast but it was full of so many memories.

Working on a few new posts, let me know what you would like to see here!

XOXO

Sephora VIB Sale Haul 2014

Long time no post! I can't believe we are only a few weeks away from Christmas. #EXCITED. I did a couple of trips to Sephora VIB sale and picked up some items. I would love to see what you guys got too so please leave a comment below, tweet me or instagram me! @luvabellcouture

Here is what I picked up during the Sephora VIB sale:

• Clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion +
• Too Faced Shadow Insurance in Champagne
• Kat Von D Everlasting Lipstick in Bauhau5
• BITE beauty high pigment lip pencil set
• Urban Decay Naked Flushed in Streak
• Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Cathedral
• Origins GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser
• Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Punjab
• Melted Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Berry
• MUFE eye shadow in ME-728 & M-636
• Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Petal
• Tarte Pin Up Girl Amazonian Clay Blush Palette
• Too Faced Melted Kiss Set

I would love to hear what you guys have been loving / recommend! More pictures after the jump!

XOXO

August & September Favourites 2014

Finally! My extremely late August & September favourites. I've been so busy the past couple of months with moving & getting married. Finally got some time to sit down and blog! Here are some of my faves from the past few months. I also used these items for my wedding day :)

• Naked 1 & Naked 2
• Nars Orgasm Blush
• Hourglass Ambient Light Palette
• MAC MSF in Medium Dark
• Garnier BB Cream
• MUFE HD Foundtation
• Urban Decay All Nighter Spray
• MAC Brun & Naked Lunch E/S
• MAC Whirl Lip Liner
• Loreal Miss Manga Mascara
• MUFE Aqua Smoky Lash
• NARS Larger Than Life Liner in Vio Veneto
• MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
• Hourglass Ambient Light powder in luminous light
• Anastassia Beverley Hills Brow Wiz

And... those are all of my faves for the past two months :) I would love to hear yours! Going into the Fall season I can't wait to try out darker colours and a berry lip!

More pics below....

XOXO

July 2014 Favourites

I'm a little late to the favourites party this month. I just got back from vacation last week and have been catching up on a few things. In the month of July I've been loving neutrals (I always love neutrals really lol) I didn't wear a lot of make-up in July because it just kept melting off... but these are some of the products that I wore most of the time :)

• MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb
• MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark
• NYC Sunny Bronzer
• UD Naked 3
• UD Naked Basics
• EOS Mint Balm
• NYX Beige Lip Gloss
• Loreal Miss Manga Mascara (LOVES! and stays put!)
• Garnier BB Cream (the one for oily combo skin)
• UD 24/7 liner in Zero

and... those are all the products that I have been loving for the month of July. As usual I would love love love to hear what you guys have been loving :) Tweet me, Instagram me or leave a comment below!

xoxo

 More pics...

MAC & Victoria's Secret Haul

I was feeling a little spendy a few weeks ago and had the urge to buy lipsticks! I dropped by my local MAC counter and picked up one from the Kelly & Sharon Osbourne collection and a few from the permanent collection.

Victoria's Secret was having their semi-annual sale so I also picked up a few items from there including some make-up bags which I am excited to use for my trip at the end of the month.

MAC Kelly Yum Yum, Plumful, Sushi Kiss & Sunny Seoul

More pics after the jump!

XOXO

June 2014 Favourites

This year is going by way too fast! I can't believe that we are half way done already. June was a pretty neutral month for me make up wise. I kept it to a minimum because I was feeling a bit lazy lol... But here are some of my faves from the month of June!

• Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette - Smells like chocolate, what more do you need?
• BH Cosmetics It'sJudyTime Palette
• NYX Gloss in Perfect
• Revlon Matte Balm in Elusive
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation
• Urban Decay All Nighter Spray - to keep my makeup in place!
• Loreal Miss Manga mascara
• Rimmel ScandalEyes Liner
• Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
• MAC Pinch o Peach blush

I would love to know what you guys have been loving :) Let me know through my social media channels or comment below!

XOXO

May 2014 Favourites & My 100th Post!

It's that time of the month again! Woooo... and also this is my 100th post :) For the month of May I got into bronzing a bit more. In the warmer months my skin tends to get a little more oily / combo so I tend to gravitate to dryer / matte products. These are some of my faves for the month of May:

• NYC Sunny Bronzer - So affordable and such an awesome product! This is like my third one.
• Quo by Orly Nailpolish in Femme Fatale - gorgeous neon pink
• Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless
• MAC lipstick in Candy Yum Yum #AllPinkEverything
• Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation - Golden Beige (helps with my oily / combo skin)
• Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder - I like the consistency of this
• Lorac Pro Palette!!
• Sephora Blush - Orange Punchy Sunbaked
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

I have been really loving these products for the month of May. I would love to know what all of you have been loving :) I enjoy reading your comments and getting ideas! So, please leave them below...

XOXO

MAC Haul: Alluring Aquatic

Guess what I got yesterday? The MAC Alluring Aquatic collection is gorgeous! This has got to be one of my favourite collections so far. The packaging is so pretty and I love the water droplet detailing. The products are also pretty good too! I love the extra dimension eyeshadows, I swatched them in the store and they were pigmented and beautiful. Here is what I was able to pick up at the launch yesterday:

• Lipsticks in Enchanted One and Mystical
• Eyeshadows in Lorelei and Fathoms Deep
• Blush in Sea Me Hear Me
• Lipglass in Clearwater
• Make-up bag (not that I need any more...)

Let me know if you would like any swatches or a further in depth review on any of the products! I also want to know if any of you were able to get your hands on any of these goodies. Let me know :) More pictures below!!

xoxo

April 2014 Favourites

Hellooo my lovelies! Long time no post >.< totally my fault and I am also late for my monthly favourites (but what is new haha). For the month of April I was really into bold pink lips which is evident in my favourites. I also tried to shop my stash a bit more and have found that I am really loving my drugstore products. Here is a list of my faves:

• Revlon Matte Balms in Elusive & Showy (love this pink)
• NYX Gloss in Perfect
• Garnier BB Cream - the one for combo / oily skin
• Loreal Voluminous Power Collagen Mascara
• Loreal Infaliable Shadows in Amber Rush, Goldmine & Bronzed Taupe
• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze
• Almay Shadow - Smokey Browns (I saw this in one of essiebuttons videos and had to try it!)
• Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

Those were all my faves for the month of April. I would love to know what your faves have been! Comment below or contact me via any form of social media listed on this site haha!

XOXO

Sephora Haul

So, I went a little bit crazy during the 15% off sale at Sephora. This haul was from about 3 trips to Sephora during the sale. I first went to the VIB Rouge sale on a Sunday, it was alright but I thought that it could have been a little bit better. It was quite busy and a few of the items I had wanted were already sold out. One item in particular was the matte radiant orchid lipstick from Sephora's color of the year collection. The hourglass ambient blushes seemed to be quite popular as well but I was able to grab one in Diffused Heat. I think I am done from buying make-up for awhile now... Here are the items I picked up from the sale. Let me know what you all got too!

• Too faced Chocolate Bar palette
• Sephora Color of the Year Rush Luster Cheek Sweep
• Too Faced Perfect Lips Lip Liner in Perfect Nude
• Sephora Pro Tapered Crease Brush
• Urban Decay All Nighter Spray
• Urban Decay Native & 69 Lipstick
• Clinique Blush Pops in Ginger & Plum
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
• Bare Minerals Foundation
• Bite Beauty Lipstick in Fig
• Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
• Bare Minerals Eyeshadow Quad in The Happy Place
• Benefit Rockateur Blush
• MUFE Aqua Eyes Liner in 19L
• Hourglass Ambient Light Blush in Diffused Heat

I was able to get most of the items I had on my wish list :) I can't wait to try them out! Let me know if you would like to see a review on any of the products. More pictures below!

XOXO

March 2014 Favourites

Seriously, this year is going by way to fast. I can't believe it is April already! Only one month and 5 days left til my birthday eeps. Anyway... I am going to stop rambling and start talking about my favourites from March!

I found a new love in march and that would be the BB Cream from Garnier, I just love how it feels on my skin! For the rest of my faves and to see more pictures keep on reading...

• Garnier BB Cream this one is for combo / oily skin
• MAC Lipstick in Reel Sexy (orangey) & I Like it Like That (Lavender)
• Maybelline Elixir in Blush Essence - I am in love with Maybelline elixirs and the way they feel on my lips
• Maybelline Lipstick in Blushing Beige (Repeat Fave)
• NYC Sunny Bronzer
• NYX Blush in Pinched
• BH Cosmetics ItsJudyTime Palette - Love the colors in this!
• Loreal Members only Nailpolish
• Pure Seduction Body Spray - Smells soooo goood!
• Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Zero

Those are all my faves for the month of March, what have your faves been? I would love to know! Leave them down below or tweet / facebook / instagram me :) You know the drill! 

XOXO

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