Summer 2015 Essentials

Hey guys! I'm glad I'm getting back into blogging more often. I feel terrible for being so unreliable with my posts. But I think I'm going to be able to post at least once a week now!

Anyways lets get into the good stuff, my Summer 2015 Essentials! 

1. Cucumber Melon 24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Cream (Bath and BodyWorks)

With hot weather comes shorts, and with shorts comes shaving your legs. Having an excellent body cream is a must for me. This one for B&BW is my winner, plus this throwback scent is just a classic.

2. Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen (Neutrogena) 

Protecting your skin from the sun's harsh rays is incredibly important and it's a crucial must have for me to have an amazing sunscreen. This one by Neutrogena fits the bill, it's light-weight and drys almost instantly. 

3. Ribbon Hair Ties (Sephora) 

During the summer I constantly am pulling my hair up to cool off. But over the years I've found myself damaging my hair from all the elastic hair bands I was using. When my best friend introduced me to ribbon hair ties it was a hair, game changer. I'm never going back to hair elastics again! 

4. Tropical Coconut + Orchid Body Mist (be) 

Every summer I HAVE to have a signature scent. I don't know why, but it's a must for me. This year my choice is this delicious coconut orchid scent that makes me feel like I'm on a beach in Jamaica every time I have it on. 

5. Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Balm (Maybelline New York)

Okay so this is more like a life essential, but I had to put it on my summer list. I use this stuff daily. It moisturizes your lips and protects them from the sun. What more could you ask for?

6. BB Beauty Balm (NYX) 

So you all know my obsession with NYX right? So there's no surprise here that I have a NYX product in my summer essentials. This stuff is perfect for summer. If I had amazing skin I wouldn't use anything but sunscreen on my face, but unfortunately my bare face has some acne and is uneven. This stuff is perfect, because it's not as thick and heavy feeling as foundation, but it still gives me enough coverage for a summer day. 

7. Sunglasses (Ray-Bans)

Sunglasses are like tied with sunscreen for an absolute summer MUST HAVE. These babes are new. I'm obsessed with them. What more can I say stylish, and protecting my eyes from that oh-so-harmful sun!

8. E-Reader (Kobo Glo)

I love reading, and summer is when I get most of it done. My Kobo is by my side constantly all summer allowing me to read as many books as I want at my pleasure. I especially love the Glo because it has a built-in-light for late night reading. 

The Little Things

Hey guys, today I want to write something a little bit different. I've recently have been trying to do simple little things to change my daily routine. I used to be a really lazy person. On days I wasn't working or at school I'd sleep in till noon, eat crappy food, and my room was a mess. I was also struggling with my anxiety.

Anxiety is something that I've dealt with most of my life. I worry about everything. I'm that person who can't remember if they turned off their straightener or locked their front door. I can't even count how many times I've driven back home to check. It's a part of my life and it's something that is normal to me.

But a few months ago I hit a real low point with my anxiety. I couldn't function normally. Everything from brushing my teeth to my school work was causing an excessive amount of stress for me. It started to get to me physically. I would come home from school completely exhausted. I'd fall asleep and sometimes sleep right until the next morning. Things took a turn for the worst when I was diagnosed with daily chronic migraines. They would take over my life. I couldn't think properly and they were constantly on my mind, literally. Things were hard and I had a difficult time finishing off this year of school.

When school finished I decided it was time to change my ways. I started to eat a bit better, I got a gym membership, and I'm taking care of my room. But most importantly myself. Everyday I think of two things that I'm proud of myself for and two things I'm thankful for. It's these little things that have started to make a huge difference. I've stopped with my daily headaches and I'm feeling a lot better. I'm enjoying my life and every single day.

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. 

Twitter: Q&A's

Hi everyone! So I went to twitter to ask YOU guys to send me beauty, decor, fashion, or lifestyle related questions. I'm so thankful for everyone who sent in questions. Here are the questions you guys asked:

Question 1: If you could bring out your own makeup products, what would they be and what would you name them?

From: totallylola2013.blogspot.co.uk 

Answer: This is a great question, I really had to think about this. There are so many types of makeup products out there this wasn't easy. But if I could create any type of makeup product I think I would try to make some sort of eyeshadow "sticker" so everyone could create flawless smokey eyes, or be able to create any other type of eyeshadow look. It would be eyeshadow on a piece of paper that you just press on to your eyelid then remove the paper to reveal your perfectly done eyeshadow. I think I would call it "Instant Shadow". Anyone actually like this idea? Let me know. 

Question 2: What is your life long dream?

From: cutebutton2370.blogspot.co.uk

Answer: I think my life long dream is to find my 'soul mate' if you believe in those, and create a life together, and have children. There are so many things that I would love to do or own, but being a mom is my number one goal in life. 

Question 3: What is your favorite summer drink?

From: cutebutton2370.blogspot.co.uk

Answer: This is easy, Lemonade! I absolutely love it, pink, yellow, organic, sour, sweet. All of it! 

Question 4: Favorite drugstore makeup brand?

From: @BeautyCalls on Twitter

Answer: Hmmm... This isn't easy for me there are a quite a few brands I love. But my top ones at the moment are NYX and Milani. The Matte Lip Creams from NYX and the Baked Blushes from Milani are my favorite products from each brand. 

Follow me on Twitter today! @Dream_inStyle

Lifestyle: Ed Sheeran Answers My Question!

Hello! Bonjour! Hola! I'm so so so SO excited to share this news with you all! If you follow me on twitter (@Dream_inStyle) then you probably already know what I'm about to tell you. But for those who don't I'll give you the full story! If Anna Kendrick on the cover of ELLE magazine wasn't enough for you to buy a copy, hopefully this will help persuade you more...

So flashback to the beginning of May this year, the fashion magazine ELLE (U.S.) version took to their twitter page (@ELLEmagazine) to ask their followers and fans of Ed Sheeran to ask him questions pertaining to love and relationships. They would then later pick a few of their favorite and have them in the July Issue of Elle that is based on social media. Myself being a huge fan of Sheeran and a follower for ELLE Magazine, I instantly started to think up a question to ask. I then decided to ask "What is your favorite quality in a woman?" a simple question but something that I'm sure many fans and readers would like to know the answer too.

Fast forward too yesterday (June 25th) when I receive a tweet from ELLE saying that Ed answered my question! I was so thrilled and surprised considering they have 2.2 million followers and my single question was picked. It was an exciting day for sure!

To read the full article you can pick up a copy of the July issue of ELLE magazine at a local magazine retailer (U.S. residents ONLY) or read it here online: http://www.elle.com/pop-culture/celebrities/ed-sheeran-interview-on-music-dating?src=spr_TWITTER&spr_id=1448_66703541&linkId=8609209

What I got for my Birthday!

Wow so I seriously haven't posted in like FOREVER! I've just been swamped with so many things too do. I know this is already a few days late but last week was by birthday and I wanted to share with you what I got! By no means am I bragging, it has just been requested that I make a post on this. Not everything is in here since I wasn't going to bother showing money or gift cards but here is a good idea of the things my friends bought me for my birthday.

So here are the things I received for my birthday:

- Carte nail polishes in Studs, Chinchilla, and Cupcake Queen

- Maybelline Color Show nail polishes in Clearly Spotted and Bluemarks the Spot

- Style book by Lauren Conrad

- Benefit Longwear Powder Eye Shadow in Call Me Buff

- Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Candy Glow 

- No Bleeding Lips, clear lip liner 

- 6 mint and gold bracelets (not sure what brand)

- A purple butterfly glass Pandora Charm

Nails: Spring/Summer Nail Polish Picks

Happy Spring everyone! You guys probably know by now that I love having my nails done, and now that, winter is over I thought it would be a good post to show you my Spring/Summer nail polish picks! I chose seven colors that I have that I think are perfect for these bright seasons!

In order from left to right in photo above. 

1. "Peachy Keen" Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure. I seriously love this color, It's the perfect nude tone for my skin color. My favorite way to wear this color is when my nails are long and I put a matte top coat over top. 

2. "Fiji" Essie Nail Lacquer. This is the perfect light pink color for spring, it looks so pretty with anyone's skin tone. It's really girly and I love that for spring. 

3. "Hot Chilli Pepper" Rimmel London 60 Seconds. The first thing that comes to my mind when I see this color is sunset. I think this is a gorgeous sophisticated color for spring and summer and is a great pedicure color as well.

4. "I'm Not A Kiwi" Nail Polish by H&M. The reason why I love this color is not only that it's bright but because it's very different. It's not a usual choice for a nail polish but looks amazing with an all black and white outfit.

5. "Mint Candy Apple" Essie Nail Lacquer. This color is just a gorgeous pale sky/ robin eggs blue. I love how light and 'airy' it is. It looks especially gorgeous with tanned skin.

6. "Blizzard Blue" Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color. Despite the chilly nail, this color reminds me of a mermaid tail. I think this look so pretty on when it's plain or with a silver glitter top coat. 

7. "Sweet Lavender" Rimmel London 60 Seconds. What would a spring/summer nail polish post be without a stunning lilac color? This color is just amazing I think its so perfect for these two season and is very fun to wear on it's own or with any other color. 

Tweet me your favorite spring/summer nail color @Dream_inStyle, and I'll retweet you! :)

Shoes: Spring & Summer Must Haves!

Hello my dear readers! Today's post is going to be devoted to every girls weakness... SHOES! Now I've always been a shoe lover but recently my shoelust has become a little out of hand. And when I mean a little I mean a lot. Every time I go shopping I feel the need to buy a new pair of shoes! There is something so wonderful in having a new pair of shoes to fawn over. So for this shoe post, I'm going to be giving you my top pick for casual everyday, sophisticated office, and night out shoes.

Alright lets get started! 

Casual Everyday Shoes: For this look I chose a pair of flat gladiator inspired sandals. These gorgeous black and gold (Sigh, you know that's my weakness) sandals from Zigi Girl which are the Arrow style are my idea of the perfect spring/summer sandal. They are something that will look great with a pair of jeans and tee, but you can also dress up with a maxi skirt and crop top. 

Brand: Zigi girl

Style: Arrow 

Price: $80.00 regular

Colors: 

Black & Gold - I have this one

Cream & Gold

Office: Every girl wants the perfect office, shoe that are comfortable but stylish and very trendy. My perfect fit is the sexy yet sophisticated two toned ankle strap mid heels. Not only do I love the 2.75 inch heel for a work space environment, but the ankle strap and pointed toe creates a stylish and gorgeous look for any work space. Plus they are super cute too wear if you have to go out right after work! No need to bring an extra pair of shoes. Not to mention they are super affordable! 

Brand: Call it Spring

Style: Collalbo

Prince: $40.00 regular

Colors:

Black

Bone - I have this one

Navy

Night Out: For a night out on the town, what girl doesn't want a comfortable and cute shoe to wear out? I found that these Steven Madden knock offs are my favorite night out shoes. They have a bold yet sexy, 5 inch heel. And the chucky look to them is very trendy. I also love how you can show off your summer pedicure in this sandal heel style. Even though their heel looks a little intimidating the shoes themselves are super comfy! 

Brand: Delicious Shoes

Style: ? 

Price: $60.00 regular

Colors: 

Black - I have this one 

Red

Nails for a Princess: Jasmine

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to introduce my new series here on my blog. If you follow me on twitter then you already know what this is. Since I have an obsession with painting my nails and all things Disney, I thought what's better than combing the two together! That's how I created my new Disney princesses inspired nail art series called 'Nails for a Princess'. I'm really, really, REALLY excited about this guys (if you haven't already been able to tell). I think this could be really fun and I hope you guys like it just as much as I do.

For all my non-nail artist viewers don't stress, I'm going to being doing a range of nail designs from beginner all the way to expert nail art. I want to make this something that covers a range of difficulties so even my beginner nail painters can give them a try.

The first design I have for you today is inspired by the lovely princess Jasmine from Disney's Aladdin.

Disney Princess: Jasmine (Aladdin)

Difficulty: 1.5/5 

What you'll need:

- a light blue nail polish (I used Essie's Mint Candy Apple)

- a sparkly gold polish (preferably with fine glitter)

- a matte top coat 

- a nail file

Instructions: 

1. First use your file and shape your nails into a point.

2. Paint each nail two coats with your light blue polish. Then LET DRY.

3. Paint one coat of your top coat on each nail. Then LET DRY.

4. With your gold polish using the side of the brush make a line at the tip of your nail from the outer corner of one side of your nail to the middle, then do the same thing on the other side of the nail towards the center. And there you have it a supper easy nail design that resembles Jamine's outfit and looks super stylish!

Please tweet me @Dream_inStyle and add a picture if you want, if you've done this nail art design and use the hashtag #DISprincessnails. 

Product Review: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

Long time no blog! Seriously I feel bad for not blogging since last month but exams got the better of me. Anyways I'm back and ready to give you guys a new post. Today I wanted to share with you a drugstore lipstick brand I've tired out. It is the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, it was 25% off at my local drugstore so I thought there was no better time to try it out.

Rating: 3 stars out of 5

Other than this being on sale what first attracted me to these lipstick was the fact that it had a matte nude lipstick. I have been looking for one forever but haven't been satisfied with anyone I've found. Then when I saw the gorgeous deep purple color I just couldn't resist. The two colors I got were Nude Attitude 001 and Black Cherry 477. And just look at the packaging guys, if you follow me on twitter (@Dream_inStyle) then you know of my obsession with black and gold. Sigh... They are just so beautiful. 

Let's start with Nude Attitude first, when I swatched this color on my hand it was a really nice nude with an orange undertone. Then when I got home and tired this I found I really wasn't all that pleased with the formula. It being a matte color I knew the formula would be dry but this was very opaque as well. It wasn't until I used a lip scrub and added an lip balm underneath and a few generous coast I was pleased with the color. It was cheap to begin with so I'm not too disappointed but I just wished that it was more pigmented.

The other color Black Cherry also has the same problem it's not pigmented enough. But on the other hand it is a cream formula so it does go on a lot nicer than the nude. You do however have to add several coats to get it as dark as it appears in the tube. But once you do the color is really gorgeous. Also it's important to use a lip scrub before hand to get rid of any dry skin. 

All in all these lipsticks are okay, they didn't blow me away and I didn't hate them, it might take a few extra steps to get the finished look you were going for but when your done your lips do look really good. I've gotten a lot of complements from these lipsticks especially the Black Cherry. 

Price: $7.50 

Ingredients:

Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Ozokerite, Polybutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Capric/Caprylic Stearic Triglyceride, C10 30 Cholesterol/Lanesterol Esters, Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Beeswax (Apis Mellifera), Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax) (Microcrystalline Wax), Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Serica Poudre de Soie (Silk Powder), Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2 Hexanediol, Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163) (CI 77163), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 (CI 42090) (CI 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 15850), Carmine (CI 75470) (CI 75470)

Monthly Favorites: March

I can't believe that the end of March is already here. You know what that means, another monthly favorites post. Although I don't have a ton of products to show you this month I think the ones I have are really good products to try, and there is a nice array of types of products.

Products:

Eyes: Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara: ($11.50)

What I like about this: I've been recently really loving the way Kylie Jenner has her eyelashes, I find that this mascara has really helped me achieve her long lash look. 

Face: Milani Baked Blush in 'Berry Amore 03': ($7.99)

What I like about this: These baked blushes are not only gorgeous colors but also beautifully pigmented. The gold mixed into the berry color creates such a beautiful effect on the skin. 

Fashion: Victoria's Secret PINK Lace Bralette: ($25.00)

What I like about this: These bralettes are seriously the most comfortable things ever. Not only do they look supper cute under a loose tank top they are perfect for a lazy day at home, when you can't force yourself to stick on a bra. 

Skin Care: Simple Foaming Cleanser: ($6.99)

What I like about this: I find a lot of face cleanser don't really feel like they are removing all my face makeup off, with this foaming cleanser I can really feel a difference and it leaves my face feeling really clean.

Movie: Disney's Frozen Blue-Ray Combo Pack: ($29.99)

What I like about this: Frozen has been my absolute favorite thing in general this month, I can't get enough of it and the songs. I had to buy the movie so I can watch it when ever I want. Seriously though Elsa is just beyond perfect, and can anyone tell me where I can get an Olaf of my own? 

I hope you like my March favorites, please comment below and also check me out on twitter @Dream_inStyle

I've Been Nominated!

Hello everyone! I was nominated for the Liebster award. If you guys don't know what it is, it's an award given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. I'm really honoured to have been nominated by Mlle KarenAnne very sweet of her, click on her name to check out her great blog!

Alright time to get to the best part! The questions, okay here the 11 question that I will answer from Karen Anne. 

What is your full name? Most of you know me on here as 'V' or Dream in Style, but my real name is Vanessa. 

You have 5 minutes to put on make up what products would you use? This is pretty easy for me to answer since I do this everyday I have school, I would use foundation, concealer, translucent powder, blush, mascara, and lip balm! 

Are you a planner or spontaneous? This is hard to answer I would say, I'm a bit of both. For bigger events I'm definitely a planner but I also love those spur of the moment outings! 

If you could have any profession you wanted. What would it be? Skys the limit. This is SO hard for me to choose, but I think if I could be only one thing I would want to be celebrity stylist. I think that would be such a cool job to have. 

Have you got a hidden talent? Hmmmm, I can curl my tongue... does that count? 

Name a beauty product that you couldn’t live without and why? I think that would have to be my baby lips, lip balm. That stuff is a life saver, it does wonders for my lips. 

Who is your fashion icon? This one is easy, the one and only... Audrey Hepburn! 

If you could have any super power. What would it be and why? I would want to fly, that way I could go anywhere in the world when ever and I would never have to pay for gas or a plane ticket again!

Are you a tea or coffee person? 100% Coffee, drink it daily. I'm not a fan of tea at all.

If your house was burning and you had time to take one thing what would it be? Probably my mothers necklace.  

Most inspirational quote? 'Nothing is impossible, the word it self says 'i'm' possible." -Audrey Hepburn. 


Alright there are my 11 answers! Thanks again Karen for nominating me. The 11 people I nominate are...



Charmaine from With Love, Char
Jessica from A Peacock's Point
Sally from Sally Fazeli
Chelsey and Megan from Southern Soeurs
Shaunie from Fairest of the Mall
The girls from Loviess
Shani from Fierce Obsession
Naomi from Kissnmake-up
Lauren from Lauren My Blogs
Claire from Love Clothes Shopping
Hannah from Banana Beauty 


Here are my 11 question for you guys to answer:

1. What is your 'Holy Grail' beauty item?
2. What is your dream vacation destination?
3. When in comes to fashion are you someone who gravitates towards solid or printed clothing items?
4. Why did you decided to start your blog?
5. What is your favorite perfume?
6. What is your favorite movie?
7. Who is your favorite blogger?
8. If you could only wear three makeup products for the rest of your life what would they be?
9. Have you ever met a celebrity, if so who?
10. Do you keep a diary?
11. What is your favorite season and why? 

Rules: 

You must link back to the person who nominated.

You must answer the questions given to you.

You must pick 11 nominees to answer 11 questions you choose for them.

You cannot nominate the person who nominated you.

You must tell the nominees that they have been nominated by you.

I can not wait to see your answers! :) 

Decor: Pretty Little Style

Heyo, I'm back today with another post! Wow it's my 40th post yay! So for that I have decided today will be my first official decor post. I want to show you how to achieve that pretty pastel room decor that has been so popular lately. I've been loving the look of lace like, white, a roses all mixed together in one.

My own decor items

This photo above is of a few of my favorite decor items I have in my room on a shelf. As you can see my walls are painted a soothing grey color. My first tip to achieve this look is to keep your wall color very neutral. Either a white, off white in any color, cream or light grey, this will help set the base for your room making it feel like and airy. Now I know many people have wood furniture that isn't white, and although having white furniture is ideal, you'll see that my shelf is wood and not painted white. I know it pretty pricy to get new furniture for your room so you can either sand down your furniture and paint it white, or just stick to what you have. I've just left my furniture au natural. It's all about how you dress it up, using light colored bedding is another key factor this will help stick with that light and rosy feeling. On my bed I currently have dark grey bedding but I have put a light pink blanket on my bed and cream crochet throw on it as well to kind of hid the dark grey. Also having white accent pillows help a lot when wanting to keep with this girly theme. When purchasing frames and decor pieces for your room stick to all white and it will keep the theme going throughout your room. 

What pieces are in the picture above?:

The bird cage t-light holder can be easily found in places like Michael's and practically any other store that carry decor items.

The two white pots are from Ikea, the larger one is a plant pot while the smaller one with the triangular edges is actually a candle holder.

The pink fake flower are just from Wallmart but you can find these at practically any craft store. 

Must Have: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Alright! So I haven't been on top of making new posts, but once this month is over I should hopefully be posting at least twice a week. Today's post is dedicated to one my most, if not my most favorite beauty product of all time. That my friends is Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion in 'Original'.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion: Original 

I am huge fan of eyeshadows and different types of eyeliners, but I always found they would run off or even worse crease. I was recommended to try this product and boy did this little magic potion change my life. I can go all day wearing a smoky eye and if I use this primer first it will last until the wee hours of morning. A lot of people don't even think about using a primer, especially on their eyelids, I know for the longest time I didn't. But now since I've used this it has become a regular step in my makeup process. I honestly recommend this to anyone who either hasn't used an eyeshadow primer before or is currently unhappy with the one they have. Heck even if you are happy with the one you have give this one a shot because I'm pretty sure it will become your new favorite too.

Price: $14.00 

Ingredients: 

Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Trihydroxystearin, Triethylhexanoin, Isopropyl Lanolate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Dimethicone, PEG-40 Stearate, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben.

**PS. Sorry about the bad quality photo lighting is not on my side today.