Winter Blush Favorite No. 2:: Illamasqua Beg

Hey Guys!
I'm here with another blush that I've been loving to wear this winter. This blush isn't as heavily saturated in color as my first pick [click], but it's just as lovely. Today's pick is Illamasqua's Powder Blush in Beg. I would describe this color as a dusty mauve and a flattering shade for all skin tones.

This blush, like other Illamasqua blushes, has a very soft formula and is easy to blend. It's also buildable if that's the type of look you're going for. I think it's a great color and I reach for it about every other day for a perfect, somewhat understated pink cheek. It is on the pricier side[$24USD/$32CAD on sephora.com], but I think it is worth it.

What do you think of this blush? Thanks so much for reading!

Winter Blush Favorite No. 1: Black Radiance Warm Berry

Hey Guys!
I don't know about you, but I usually change up my blush colors during the colder months. I normally go for that "playing in the snow"/"Snow White" type of look. My first favorite is actually the rookie of my blush arsenal, Black Radiance's Warm Berry.

I purchased this baked blush from CVS for around $5 on a whim. I love the pigmentation and it doesn't take much effort to get nice rosy cheeks. The name is the perfect description of the color, which to me looks like a brownish-red. 

I was hesitant at first to buy this blush because most baked blushes are pretty shimmery and I do not like shimmer on my face but I was surprised this blush only had the slightest sheen. A mostly matte, highly pigmented, easy to blend baked blush from the drugstore?! Sign. Me . Up.



I do want to try some of their other colors very soon. Have you tried any blushes from Black Radiance? 
Thanks for reading!

|HAUL| La Femme Blushes ::First Impressions && Swatches::

Hey Guys!
 I finally took the plunge and bought some La Femme Blushes! Now, if you haven't heard of them, they're insanely pigmented blushes that only cost $2.50 for the pan form [$3.00 in a container]! Also, the great thing is that shipping is only $2.99, so they really are a steal! After seeing my friend Ro's pictures on Instagram of the ones she'd ordered, I wanted some too! I only got 7, but they have 30+ colors you can choose from. 


The shipping was actually pretty quick. I placed my order last Friday and they showed up today [Thursday], so less than a week. That's great, in my opinion. You can order La Femme Blushes from http://MakeupMania.com.


Now on to Pictures && Swatches!!

In case you can't read the writing, the seven blushes I picked are:

• Sienna
• Coral
• Grape - Glitter
• Peach
• Lilac Champagne - Glitter
• Rose
• Purple Passion - Glitter

THOUGHTS:

My favorite, by far, may be a surprise to you.... It's Sienna!! I know it looks dull in the pan, but as you can see by the swatch, its such a neutral pinky brown. I love it!! Lilac Champagne & Rose are somewhat similar but Rose definitely has more of a yellow undertone. Grape and Purple Passion are nothing alike, something I was worried about when I ordered. Purple Passion is full of sparkle, though, so if that's not your thing, you may want to stick to Grape [less sparkle]. Grape also leans more pink than purple to me. Peach isn't that bright in person, my flash brightened it up a bit, it'd be great for a neutral blush. Coral is RED! Haha I don't see much orange undertones, it's most definitely a soft red.

I will be purchasing more La Femme Blushes! I can see why they have such a cult following!

Have you tried any of these blushes, Which ones would you suggest I get next? Thanks so much for reading!!!!

Birthday Giveaway!

Hey guys! I'm typing this on my phone because I haven't had time to get to my computer much. BUT I wanted to post this giveaway :) My birthday is on Tuesday and I wanted to give something back to YOU! You have been so awesome and sweet, so it's only fitting! :) It's going to be easy to enter:


FIRST you must follow my Blog either by GFC or BlogLovin. (If you follow by both, it won't count as an extra entry)


SECOND I want you to leave a comment telling me your favorite color of eyeshadow to wear.


THIRD(optional) tweet: "I just entered @_Pretty_Pisces' Birthday Giveaway! Visit http://bit.ly/r9Vkaa to enter too!"


When you leave you comment, let me know which way you're following and your name on that site; your favorite color eyeshadow to wear, and the link to your tweet if you tweeted. Each entry counts as one.


And that's it! Now what will I be winning, you ask?


It's going to be the Stila "Love At First Blush" set, which includes the new Love At First Blush palette along with two lip glazes. AND I'm going to try to find MACs Quick Sizzle lipstick (can you tell I love pink?!) but if I can't, you will be able to pick whichever permanent lipstick from MAC you'd like!


This giveaway will end in two weeks on March 1st at midnight CST.


GOOD LUCK GUYS! :)

My Very First NARS Blush!

I really never fell for the hype of NARS blushes. I know that everyone loves them, but the $27 price tag was just too much for me. Well, for Christmas I received a gift card to Sephora so I decided to get some things I wouldn't have bought normally. The NARS blush Desire was one of those. I'd been lusting after this blush for a very, very long time and I'm happy I got my hand on it! Desire is a beautiful matte, cool toned, bubble gum pink. It. Is. Gorgeous! I am in love, it is everything I'd hoped it would be.  It blends beautifully and it stays on longer  than any other blush I've had! I see I'm going to have to invest in some more soon! I'd originally wanted Taj Mahal, but I was told they only sell those at NARS counters? Bummer! Here are the swatches!

With flash

Without flash

Swatch on left, blended out on the right

I compared it with some of my pink blushes I already have in my collection:

Do you own any NARS blushes, and which ones would you suggest I get next? Thanks so much for reading!

My TOP 15 Favorite E.L.F. Products! [[PIC HEAVY]]

I first discovered E.L.F [[Eyes Lips Face]] in the summer of 2010 and I've been in love ever since. If you are not familiar with ELF, what rock have you been hiding under?! HaHa! They are a very inexpensive brand with high quality products. Most of their products are either $1, $3, or $5, or course they have different kits nd makeup sets that cost more but the majority of their individual items are those prices. I had the pleasure of winning their Birthday Celebration grand prize in August so I got a chance to try a lot of their products! Their website is www.eyeslipsface.com, check them out because they are ALWAYS having sales! Here are my top 15 products I love from them. Enjoy! =)

Here's all the goodies!

The First things I'll delve into are the lip products:

L to R: ELF Glossy Gloss in Wild Watermelon, Berry Blush, and Muted Mauve; Moisturizing Lip Tint in Berry

Wild Watermelon

Berry Blush

Muted Mauve

Lip Tint in Berry

Next are the eye products:

From T to B: Beauty School 32 Piece Eyeshadow Palette Vol. 1; Little Black Beauty Book Vol. 1

From T to B: Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Black and Teal; Eyelid primer in Sheer

Now for the face products: 

Clockwise: Blush in Merry Merry, Complete Coverage Concealer in Dark, Blush in Blushing Rose

From L to R: Berry Merry and Blushing Rose

Concealer swatches with flash

Lastly, tools and random products:

L to R: Small precision brush and [very dirty] Stipple Brush

T to B: Makeup Remover Cloths and Oil Blotting sheets

*WHEW!* You still with me?? Those are my top 15 things I always reach for from E.L.F.! If you want any in depth reviews or better swatches, PLEASE let me know! This is not the extent of my ELF collection, so if there was something specific you wanted to see and I didn't show, ask and I may have it! Thanks for reading!