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Monthly Favorites: July 2014 Camera, Book, TV Show, & More!

 It is that time of month again where I share my monthly favorites with you guys! I have plenty of favorites this month, so let's jump right in!
 
1.) Canon Power Shot 12.1 Megapixel 2X280HS Digital Camera

I bought this camera about three weeks ago. I love this camera. The video quality is great for my Youtube tutorials. It also has many settings for taking pictures. The only downside of this camera is the battery life when you are filming a video. The battery drains quickly, but it is not that much of a problem for me, as I only film two videos a week.

2.) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

I started reading this book during this month. I am not finished yet, but I thought I would through the book in here this month because I need to talk about Morgenstern's writing. She is a descriptive author who paints poetry with her words in this novel. I am a huge fan of this writing style, as I use it myself in most of my own pieces.

3.) NYX HD Eye Shadow Base


I bought this eye shadow base a couple weeks ago. This eye shadow base is everlasting. It blends easily. It helps my makeup last all day. My eye shadow does not crease halfway through my day. This base is a great cheaper alternative to the Urban Decay Primer Potion.

4.) Writing

I have been writing more this summer, as I have more free time. At the beginning of this month, I set up a writing challenge for myself. I almost forget how much I love writing because during the school year I never have much time for free-writing.

5.) Favorite TV Show of the Month: Grey's Anatomy

Things have not changed from last months favorites. Grey's Anatomy is still my favorite TV show! I talk about it all the time on my Twitter account. Obsessed does not begin to cover it. I am at the beginning of Season 8 right now. I cannot believe that the characters (well, some of them) are in their final year of residency!

6.) Favorite Movie of the Month: Maleficent


I loved this movie so much that I recommended it for one of my Friday Movie Nights. It was great getting to see a take on what happened to Maleficent leading up to her cursing Aurora.

7.) Favorite Song of the Month:

The Dirty Heads - End of the World (Check this song out here).
My Song 5 - Haim (Check this song out here).

Check out my video I did on my July 2014 Monthly Favorites on my Youtube channel here!

Hope you enjoyed my monthly favorites! Comment some of your favorites or attach a link to your monthly favorites, and I will check them out!

Have a wonderful Thursday! I will see you all tomorrow with Friday Movie Night!

Shannon

Oops...I Did It Again: Another Target Haul: Makeup Edition

It would appear that I cannot stay away from Target. I am trying to convince myself that I feel the need to go to Target so much during the summer and winter break, because the closest Target to the college I attend is over an hour away. But I just really love Target.

I went to Target this time with the intention of buying a couple foundations, concealers, blushes, and bronzers to try out. I have a variety of eye products but limited face products.

So without further ado, let's get into this makeup haul.


NYC Smooth Skin Loose Powder in Translucent
NYC Smooth Skin Loose Powder in Translucent


NYC Cheek Glow Powder Blush in 649 Prospect Park Rose
NYC Cheek Glow Powder Blush in 649 Prospect Park Rose 


NYC Cheek Glow Powder Blush in 652 West Side Wine
NYC Cheek Glow Powder Blush in 652 West Side Wine


Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer, Blush, and Eye
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer, Blush, and Eye
Shadow in Vegas Strip/Light Bronzer


Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 110
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 110


NYC Smooth Skin Liquid Makeup Foundation in 677 Nude
NYC Smooth Skin Liquid Makeup Foundation in 677 Nude


Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15 Fair
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15 Fair


Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya


Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner
Trio: Champagne, Pewter, and Black


Essie Nail Polish in Wicked
Essie Nail Polish in Wicked (I have wanted this polish for over a
year now. I finally caved in and bought it).
Hope you enjoyed this haul! I will see you tomorrow with a new Youtube video post.

Shannon

My Top Five: Favorite Red Lipsticks

I lovelovelove red lipstick. I have quite the collection of different red lipsticks. Cool tones, warm tones, you name it, I probably have it. So today I will be showing you my five favorite red lipsticks. If you would like me to do a try on video, comment down below and let me know.


Maybelline Vivid Lipstick in 690 Neon Red
Maybelline Vivid Lipstick in 690 Neon Red


Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic


NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam


Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in 11 Two Ton Tomato
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
in 11 Two Ton Tomato


Urban Decay Lipstick in 69
Urban Decay Lipstick in 69

 What are some of your favorite red lipsticks? Comment down below and let me know! I'll see you tomorrow with the Quote of the Week.

Shannon

Target Haul: NYX Makeup, Skincare, Hair Products, Etc!

I went to Target on Saturday. My Target recently began carrying NYX makeup products...which made me explode from happiness on the inside. I love NYX's makeup...especially their jumbo eye shadow pencils. I picked up a few of their products I have been interested in trying, along with a few other things. I hope you enjoy this haul!


Target Haul
This is everything I bought at Target compiled into a neat pile.



Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Acne Skin Cleansing Facial Mask
I LOVE this mask. I can get around 2-4 uses from one package (even
though it claims you only get one). My skin feels refreshed after
using this product on my face. It also helps with acne scarring.


Yes To Cucumbers Soothing Sensitive Skin Calming Facial Mask
I love the tomato mask, so I decided to try the cucumber mask as well
because I have very sensitive, dry, acne prone skin.


NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder In Blonde
I have been on a rampage finding new brow products to try. I use an
eye shadow from a Physician's Formula palette right now. I decided
that I needed to find an actual brow product to use on my brows. I
know I like powders, so I picked this one up byNYX in Blonde.


NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream In Addis Ababa
I own one Soft Matte Lip Cream from NYX, and I love it. I am a chapstick
addict, so when I wear lip products, I need something that craves my
need to apply chapstick. This product works for that. It dries matte
and stays on forever.




NYX HD High Definition Eye Shadow Base
I love the Urban Decay Eyelid Primer. I have been looking for cheaper
alternatives. I love the ELF eyelid primer. I tried this one out once
and so far, my eye shadow is lasting all day with this primer. NOTE: Eye shadow
creases easily on my eyes.




NYX Dream Catcher Eye Shadow Palette
The NYX Dream Catcher Palette. I have only tried out a couple of the
colors. The ones I have tried are pigmented and last all day.


NYX Dream Catcher Eye Shadow Palette
Here is a close up of the colors. A couple of the colors have shimmer. I have
only tried the matte brown colors so far.






Revlon Multi Care Base and Top Coat Nail Polish
I have been looking for a topcoat to replace my Rimmel one that I cannot
seem to find anywhere. I decided to pick up this Revlon Base
and Top Coat Duo Polish. I painted my nails on Sunday. I am typing this
on Wednesday night. The polish has not chipped at all. NOTE: I work
in an Antique Shop, lifting things, pulling labels off of items we
get in, etc. The polish on my nails should be gone by now. I give credit
to this Base and Top Coat Duo Polish for my nails not chipping yet.


Yes To Age Blueberries Refresh Cleaning Facial Towelettes
More skincare, that seems to not be placed up at the top of the list with
the other two items. Oh well, we will just deal with this being down
here. I stated above that I love the tomato mask. Now that I think about it,
I am pretty sure I have used the cucumber cleansing wipes before and
liked them. I bought these to try because I hope they smell like blueberries
they were on sale, and I like everything I have tried from the Yes To
brand so far.


Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner In Moist
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. I use this deep conditioner once a week. My hair
feels so soft after using this in my hair. I have very curly hair, so I can
typically only wear it down the day I washed it, then the next day I
have to wear it up because it becomes a tangled mess while sleeping
the previous night. With this product, I can wear my hair down 2-3
days in a row, depending on when I wash my hair again.


Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Shampoo And Conditioner
I picked up some more of my shampoo and conditioner. I have been using
these products since high school. I love the smell and how clean/soft my
hair feels after a shower. (The scent is great. People tell me they
can smell me before they see me, which I guess could be weird to
some. Also, they like the scent, which is a plus).
 That is it! I hope you enjoyed this haul. I will see you tomorrow!

Shannon

My Top 5 Favorite Beauty Youtube Channels

I love watching beauty videos on Youtube. I can sit for hours watching video after video of makeup looks, hauls, tag videos, etc. I love trying out different makeup looks and recipes that youtubers post. I have compiled a list of my top five favorite beauty Youtube channels.

5.) Alisha Marie