NYX Makeup Collection

Hey everyone! It's been a long time since I've done an actual makeup post. But today I'm back with my ENTIRE NYX makeup collection. And no... I'm not getting sponsored, I'm actually just a huge advocate for NYX makeup. I started collecting their makeup when I found out about their amazing Matte Lip Creams and now my collection has grown to a lot of products. Let's just get right into it!

My collection. 

*Left to Right 

NYX Matte Lip Creams in the colors: 

1. London (SMLC04)

2. Tokyo (SMLC03)

3. Antwerp (SMLC05)

4. San Palo (SMLC08)

5. Prague (SMLC18)

6. Addis Ababa (SMLC07)

7. Amsterdam (SMLC01)

8. Monte Carlo (SMLC10)

9. Transylvania (SMLC21)

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in the color:

1. Nude Peach (LG162)

NYX Matte Lipstick in the color:

1. Pure Red (MLS08)

NYX Lip Smacking Fun Colors in the color:

1. Chic (LSS563A)

NYX Wonder Pencil in the color: 

1. Light (WP01)

NYX Slide on, glide on, stay on & definitely a turn on water proof, extreme shine eye liner (WHAT A NAME) in the color: 

1. Jet Black (SL07)

NYX Retractable Lip Liner in the colors:

1. Vanilla Sky (MPL13)

2. Nude Pink (MPL06)

3. Red (MPL11)

4. Plum (MPL16)

NYX Beauty Balm in the color:

1. Nude (BBCR01)

NXY Jumbo Eye Pencil in the colors:

1. French Fries (609)

2. Milk (604)

NYX Hot Singles Eye Shadow in the color: 

1. Naked Truth (HS37)

NYX Nude Matte Shadow in the colors:

1. Skinny Dip (NMS15)

2. Tryst (NMS07)

NYX Cosmetic website: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com

Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Awards

Hey guys! Wow, so I feel so honoured to be picked by Kelly from Amourtera for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Thanks so much girl! xxoo


So the rules for this is to thank your nominator, answer the 10 questions they provided then come up with 10 new questions for 10 new bloggers! Here I go!

The questions Kelly gave: 

1. When and why did you start blogging? I started blogging in June of 2013 (almost two years ago, wow!). I had recently started reading a lot of beauty blogs and decided that I really want join in on the fun. And am I ever glad that I did. 

2. What magazines do you read? I typically don't read a ton of magazines, but my favourite ones are Cosmo, Nylon, and Vogue. 

3. What's your favorite food? This one is super easy for me. PIZZA. I probably could eat this everyday for the rest of my life and not get sick of it. 

4. Do you have a beauty product you could see yourself using for the rest of your life? Yes, I actually do. That would be my holy grail product Urban Decay's Primer Potion. See my post on it here.

5. If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Hmmm... this is tough, I think I would go with the ability to fly. I wouldn't have to pay for gas. 

6. What's your favorite book? This one is hard... LC's Style and Beauty books. 

7. Do you prefer frappucinos or smoothies? UGH.... This is like choosing which child is your favourite. I can't decided too hard. 

8. Where is one place you really want to visit? London. I am obsessed with british culture and I've always wanted to see Big Ben. 

9. Is there a makeup trend you aren't a fan of? I think the extremely heavy contouring. I like contouring, but not to the extent that I've been seeing right now. 

10. Twitter or Instagram? Twitter. Follow me @Dream_inStyle.

Okay here are my 10 bloggers I choose: 

Becky from Lipgloss & Lashes

Laura from Lara Hadley 

Carly from Carly Ratcliffe

Sasha from Ramblings of a Beauty Bird

Laila from Laila Loves

Milly from Pearls and Poodles

Daisy from Daisy Daisy xxi 

Alice from Annie Writes Beauty

Antoinette from Letters to A

Hayley from Hayley Sparkle 

Here are my 10 questions:

1. What is your must of clothing item?

2. What is your favorite beauty brand?

3. What hair trend do you not like?

4. iPhone or Samsung?

5. Pinterest or Tumblr?

6. Favorite blogger? 

7. Favorite spring 2015 fashion trend?

8. Long or short nails?

9. Can you live without a day planner? 

10. Blending sponge or foundation brush? 

xoxo V

Where have I been?

Hello! Did you miss me? I can not believe the last time I posted was October 11, 2014. That's terrible, I feel terrible, ya'll probably thought I forgot about you and this blog. Trust me I didn't, I just honestly had not time what to post. So were have I been?

Well let's see, I recently just started my third year of college in communications and I have been swamped with assignments galore. I'm not even kidding when it's normal for me to have about eight assignments due all in one week. It's honestly crazy. But, I love it. I'm finally feeling like I'm getting somewhere and starting to work towards a fantastic career.

That being said I have a lot of exciting things planned for Dream in Style, and I hope I can just find the time for getting it done. I have so many products, fashion tips, and DIYs to show you can't wait till the next post.

Take it easy and don't fret I'll be back soon!

Fall Fashion: Day & Night

Hey Hey Hey Dreamers! Wow it's been over a month since I've last posted.... crazzzzyy. Okay guy so I come with a new post for you all. It's a fall fashion one! I'm so excited to show you what I've come up with. I have two of my favorite fall looks for you today, a casual and cute daytime look and a sexy and fun nighttime look. I hope you all like it!

Daytime: Alright, so for this adorable day time fall look this is what I've done. I took a black basic knit three-quarter-length sweater, paired it with navy denim jeans, and tan/brown Chelsea boots for the foundation of the outfit. To accessorize I added a knit khaki green tube scarf, a knit black hat, a tan/brown small bag, and two cute gold bracelets. Together this outfit is perfect for a date at the park, a day at school, or just a day out and about on the town. Hope you love it! 

Nighttime: For this super hot night look this is what I did. I started off with a basic emerald green tee-shirt dress, added a black leather jacket, and black and gold booties. To accessorize I added polk-a-dot stockings, a black and gold statement necklace, and a wristlet (who wants to carry around a huge purse on a night out?) All together this makes for the perfect fall night out look. Great for a date, a girls night out, or a fun party look. Enjoy!

Product Versus Review: High End Foundations

Happy September folks! Summer has come and gone and it's time to get back into the everyday routine of life. To kick off this Labour day I wanted to bring you guys a new post. I was originally going to a monthly favorites but to be honest I didn't have enough products this month that were new and I was really loving, to make a post about. So instead today I'm going to bring you a foundation vs and review. If you are reading this then you're mostly likely a makeup wearer or a fan of makeup and understand that having a really good foundation is key to creating any makeup look. Although there are many drugstore foundations out there that give good coverage I always seem to find they make my skin break out more than if I were to use a higher end product. That being said buying a high end foundation comes with high end prices that's why I want to give you a breakdown of my two favorite foundation so you can see which one is better bang for your buck! I will be rating each foundation in 5 categories then give an over all opinion and rating. I will be rating out of 5 stars, five being the best.

1. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation with SPF 15

Packaging: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Although the packaging is very modern and simple the container it self is very wasteful. When you unscrew the lid there is just a hole which you must tip the foundation out. I find this annoying, there's been multiple times where I've accidentally poured to much out and have wasted some. That's why I'm not a fan of it.

Price: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
The price of this foundation is between $28-$33 depending on where you purchase it. For the product I think it's a fair price and isn't too expensive, compared to other foundations out there.

Color: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
There are so many options when it comes to finding your perfect shade. I have all the confidence that anyone can find the shade they are looking for in this product. For me being very fair with a yellowish undertone I have a hard time finding the perfect shade but I was able to with this product.

Coverage: ★★★★★ (5/5)
This is the best part of the product, one coat will even out any redness my skin has and will cover any blemishes that I have. It's also great since it has SPF 15.

Lastingness: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Even though I might get great coverage with this product it doesn't last long. No matter how well I set  or prime this foundation within a few hours I will see lots of creasing. It also rubs off easily around my nose and chin.

Overall: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
This product is really great in some areas, but in others it fails to do it's job. I personally like using this foundation the best in the winter when I want a heavier coverage and look.


2. Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Foundation

Packaging: ★★★★★ (5/5)
In my opinion Make Up For Ever hit the nail on the head when they designed the packaging it's polished professional and convenient. When you pop of the lid there is a pump so you are able to control the amount of foundation you want to use.

Price: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Price wise this foundation is really pricey. Especially for someone like me who also has to pay for there college tuition. You can buy this foundation for $50, which is a weeks worth of food!

Color: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Just like the MAC foundation there are tons of shades of this foundation, probably even more. I had picked out my shade easily then even went and got tested and I had chose correctly! I have no doubt you'll find your shade with this product.

Coverage: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
This product is one that I like to use the term build-able to describe. Depending on your skin type you may be able to get away with one coat of this but I find for the best coverage I have to use at least two coats.

Lastingness: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
This is why I bought this foundation is because it last fairly long. If I use a primer then set with a translucent powder in the morning I know I won't have to worry about touching it up unless I'm going out in the evening.

Overall: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Even though price wise it's very high, the saying you pay for what you get really applies to this product. I find when my skin is fairly clear I can get away with one coat of this foundation in the summertime which is prime for having a natural flawless summer look.


AND THE WINNER IS.....

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD FOUNDATION!

I had bought this product because I wanted something that with a longer wear and a less heavy coverage and that's exactly what I got with this foundation. Although you'll be paying a lot more for it you are paying for something that is very high quality and also is awesome for taking selfies. It says right on the packaging its "designed for the new needs of high definition image" for creating a natural looking makeup finish. Having oily skin this product really works for me and I think it would work well for all skin types!

Must Haves: Back to School

Hello long lost friends! Yes it's really me and no I did not fall off the end of the Earth. I'm honestly so sorry for not posting really at all this summer. But to be honest I wasn't really feeling all that up to it. I think I was just in a creative funk and wasn't able to blog. But have no fear I am here! (I think I've used this a few times before so no hate for that...) Anyways as we all know sadly (or not for some) that fall is just around the bend and school literally starts like in five days. Now I may not be in high school anymore but I am in college so yes I am going back to school as well. Now as most of you probably feel starting a new year of school is the real start of a 'new me'. I find that when you're not in school that's when New Years is that but for us scholarly ones the first day of school is the most important. This isn't going to be a what to wear or first day makeup tutorial post, because to be honest I think I've seen about 100 of those uploaded in the last week. I'm going to instead be showing you my must have items for back to school. Let's check 'em out!

First things first I'm the realist... Just Kidding (or am I? Iggy is my girl). Okay for real though the first Must have I want to talk about is having an e-reader. As you can see in the photo above I have a Kobo Glo e-reader, I think these are genius for school. Cause whether you take the bus to school or have a spare it's always nice to fit in some reading time. Plus I absolutely love being able to download all my textbooks on here it saves so much room in my backpack and my locker! And it's about 1000 times lighter! The plaid 'Nerd' bag behind it is from Forever 21, I'm pretty sure it's a makeup bag but it fits my Kobo perfectly so I'm using it as a protecting pouch for it. 

Next up is my Quartet magnetic white board. Now if any of you guys have a locker you understand how you practically live out of it during the school year. I find having a white board an essential for writing down quick reminders and important dates. I seriously think everyone who has a locker needs one of these.

My third must have is dry shampoo. Weird? Nope! We all know having to wake up early for class is a drag and we all want to get in the most sleep possible. This is where dry shampoo comes in, when you don't have enough time to wash your hair give it a healthy spray of dry shampoo and you're good to go! My favorite brand is the Psssst! Instant dry shampoo, you can find it at Ulta.

Now the start of school also means the start of colder weather (if you live in the northern hemisphere, if not LUCKY YOU) which also means dry skin. But most annoyingly DRY LIPS. That's why having you're favorite lip balm on hand is essential. My favorite is Maybelline Baby Lips. 

Getting back into the school routine can be kinda of hard, but that's why I find it's extremely helpful to have a day planner. Now this might be a no brainer to some of you, but you'd be surprised at the amount of people who don't use them! Seriously folks don't go saying to you're teacher you forgot to finish your homework, if you just had a day planner you'd never be in trouble for it! The one I have here I found at Staples for about $14 dollars. 

Another part that comes with back to school is the infamous phone battery dying after 3 period. Now I know all you little Stylish Dreamers would Never Ever text in class or check your instagram but for the small amount that do (I hope you can tell my tone is sarcastic) having a portable battery back up is necessary. The one I have here is the iHome Smart Charger that I purchased at Target for the affordable price of $19.99. Cause how much would it suck if your phone died in the middle of a history lesson? Better to be prepared! 

Alright so my last must have is kind of an odd one I must admit but it's something I've found to be a mini life saver over the past few years. That is a mini stapler. Now I know what you're thinking 'Mini Stapler?' what...? Well trust me on this, there is nothing worse than forgetting to print out you're 20 page essay on the impotence of the industrial revolution, then having to run to the library to quickly print it out (and pay .50 cents per a page -_-) then to go and staple it together and can't find a stapler anywhere, and having to hand in 20 loose pieces of paper and praying that none get lost. I've been there, I've done that... I'm NEVER GOING BACK. And all thanks to my mini stapler. So please for the love of all 20 page papers out there buy a 3 dollar mini stapler and never put you're paper through that sort of misery.

Okay dokay! So there it is folks my first post in like ages... I hope it's helpful and I hope you liked it. If you did please leave a comment below or tweet me at @Dream_inStyle thanks! 

  

Monthly Favorites: June

Hi stylish dreamers! (cute name for you guys?) Before I get into this post I wanted to say that as of June 27th 2014 my blog has hit the one year old mark! I'm so happy that I choose to stay with it and let it grow. I even gave it a complete makeover and change the direction I wanted to go with it originally. Even though my blog is still small, making it has been one of the best decisions of my life. Starting this blog has done so many things for me, not only is it a perfect creative outlet for me when it comes to wanting to share my favorite things with you all but it also has created many friendships for me. I've gotten to know a few of you bloggers out there and you are all such amazing people, I want to continue to meet other and let my blog grow. It's something that I hold close to my heart and love dearly, and I just want to thank you all for joining me on this awesome journey. 

Okay so I'm back today with my June favorites! I have a lot of good items I want to share with you all today so lets just get right into it. 

Products:

Eyes: Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Pallet: ($64.00)

What I like about this: Okay guys don't harass me yet! I know I'm SUPER DUPER late on getting on the Naked 3 bandwagon but I have a some what valid reason for that. I didn't get the pallet right when it came out because 1: it was sold out everywhere! (NOT KIDDING) and 2: I didn't feel I really needed it just yet. I had just gotten around the time it came out the Vice 2 pallet by Urban Decay so I had just filled my pallet craving. But now that I have it I can honestly say I'm totally in LOVE with it. I've been using it every day so far and my favorite shadows in it are 'Limit' and 'Nooner' I really like the mattes. I also love how soft and romantic this pallet it. Not only is it the amazing Naked quality you expect it's in amazing flattering rose gold tones that are the new neutrals to have in your make up collection.

Eyes: L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara: ($12.99)

What I like about this: So as you probably have figured out I'm not one to buy high end mascaras, sure once and a while I'll try one but I'd rather buy the 'just as good in my opinion' drug store ones. Perviously I was on a Maybelline mascara roll and I was buying only buying that brand. But I decided to try out the telescopic mascara since I heard really good reviews on it. I love love love the formula and the brush on this mascara. It works really well for me and I definitely recommend it. 

Face: Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in 'Parke Ave Princess': ($30.00)

What I like about this: If you can't tell in the picture the one I have isn't the full size. I actually received the sample half size for my 500 Sephora point bonus and was really excited to try it. I have really fair skin so I was afraid that this bronzer might make me look too bronze but that is not the case. This product works really well with my skin and gives me the right amount of a summer glow. 

Face: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in '15 Fair': ($6.50)

What I like about this: I had been wanting to buy the Nars Creamy Concealer in 'Chantilly' for some time but every time I go look for it it's sold out. I was recommended by a fellow beauty guru to try out the Fit me by Maybelline as it is known to be a dup for the Nars. I have to say even though I haven't tried the Nars Creamy Concealer yet, I really do like the way the the Fit Me works. The formula is very nice and blends very easily for a flawless look.   

Hair: Psssssst Instant Dry Shampoo Spray: ($5.99)

What I like about this: I was in the market for a new dry shampoo for quiet sometime and when I was in Ulta I saw this shampoo and remember a youtube beauty guru rave about it. It was on sale for $2.50 a bottle so I picked up a couple of bottles to try. I've got to say this product totally lived up to it's expectations, I love to use dry shampoo the day after I shower to give my hair some lift without washing out all the natural oils and this dry shampoo actually works really well. It really does do it's job right!

Fashion: Homies 'Los Angeles' Tank: ($15.00)

What I like about this: I found this shirt at Wet Seal and I'm totally in love with it! I've paired it with so many great outfits, it's one of my favorite summer tops.

Food: Lindt 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar: ($4.00)

What I like about this: Dark chocolate has always been a favorite of mine, but recently I've just been craving it more. This is my favorite type of dark chocolate, when I'm craving some I break off one square and it satisfies my caving.