March Favorites

Where did the time go this March?!?!? It's already time for another Catoura's Monthly Favorites. This past month, I've been obsessing over seven items ranging from makeup to my favorite book. I truly love March, mainly for the fact that it's Persian New Year's and my college spring break! I had plenty of time to relax and enjoy myself, and you can bet I took full advantage. What were your favorites from March? 

1. Statement Necklace:

I have been wearing this beauty with basically all my outfits this month, and I still can't believe how much it cost me... Only $5! Yes, believe it! I was running some errands at Wal-Mart, and I happened to check out their jewelry section. As I was looking around my eye was caught by a wall of statement necklaces. Who'd have know Wal-Mart was necklace heaven? The price of all the beauties neatly arranged on that wall ranged from $5 to $10. This particular necklace happened to be one of the $5 pieces. I was amazed by the quality of it, and it shows that Wal-Mart has definietly stepped up in their jewelry department. 

2. L'Oreal Eye Makeup Remover:

For the longest time I've been on a hunt to find the best eye makeup remover available. I finally ended up purchasing one from Sephora (for $20... No beuno). I personally don't like oily eye makeup removers, but this one from L'Oreal happens to be the best match for me. It even removes my waterproof mascara and eyeliner without leaving an oily residue behind. 

3. NYX Extreme Shine Butter Lipgloss:

This buttery goodness is definitely a lip gloss fanatic's must-have! I adore it, and I will most likely repurchase once it's run out. The color I wore throughout this month was called "Dolly Girl," and it's the perfect shade of glossy, hot pink. It really makes your lips stand out without feeling sticky, leaving just the right amount of gloss. 

4. Laura Mercier Foundation;

The smooth finish foundation by Laura Mercier really does give your skin that flawless finish. I love this foundation, even if it's a tad on the pricier side. I love how it gives me a smooth, flawless look with out causing my make up to appear caked on. With the weather getting warmer, I really don't want my skin looking cakey at all. 

5. OPI Nail Polish: 

If you're a girly girl who loves the color pink, like me, then you would love this polish by OPI. This gorgeous nail polish even has the word pink in its name: "I Think In Pink." I have been wearing this polish nonstop this month, and I may even continue wearing it in the month of April. The nail polish is a light shade, with just a hint of nude tones. This is a perfect polish for a job interview, just to give an example. 

6. Batiste Dry Shampoo

I'm by no means a dry shampoo kind of girl, but there are times when my hair just needs a break from real shampoo (mainly because it drys my hair out). I usually use dry shampoo on days that I don't wash my hair (which is basically every other day). This product not only smells good, but helps get rid of the excess natural oils in my hair. 

7. "The Last Letter from your Lover" by JoJo Moyes 

Earlier this month I was drinking my coffee at Barnes& Nobles Cafe, when decided to walk around and look at some books. I came across this book by JoJo Moyes, and started reading it right there in the store. I ended up reading through five entire chapters before actually purchasing the book. That's how much I loved this romantic story-line. If you're a fan of romance, then you will love her books! 

Benefit Foundation & Urban Decay Brush Review

      It's that time of year again! The time when I like to change up my foundation. I've been getting a little sun-kissed lately, causing my skin tone to change slightly. Looks like I'm putting that pale, winter face aside and jumping onto the summer band wagon. It was  about time to change up my makeup too. This past weekend, I headed to Sephora in search of the perfect shade of foundation. I ended up purchasing an item from the "Hello Flawless" collection by Benefit. 

 

MAC Maniac

    
The only place you catch me on a Friday night is, yes, the mall! My plan was to go in just to get a couple of items off my shopping list for my closet. A few minutes into my shopping trip, I saw a store I just could not pass up!!!. As I walked out of Bloomingdale's, I saw one of my favorite places ever... The MAC store. As I saw my reflection upon the outer glass, I knew I belonged inside immediately. I know, I know, this girl is obsessed with MAC, but I'd buy the whole store if I could afford it. Ever since I bought my very first MAC lipstick, "Love Lorn," I fell madly in love with all the other lipsticks they carried. 

So, I devised a plan to build my collection by purchasing one lipstick per month. It was about that time, and I wanted to pick a shade of lipstick that was suitable for the hot summer season coming up. After a little help from the amazing make up artist on duty (Sahyd), I found what I was looking for: "Viva Glam" by Nicki. 

When I first sampled this lipstick, I fell in love with the hot-pink tones, with just a hint of coral. This shade instantly made my eyes pop along with my cheeks due to the contrast. I can't wait to get my summer tan to try on and see how this wonderful lipstick stands out against a darker complexion! 

Flower by Drew Barrymore

I stopped at Wal-Mart last night in search of a CoverGirl nail polish; I ended up not finding it, much to my disappointment. All was not lost, though, as something caught my eye... A brand new cosmetics line!!! It was the adorable packaging that truly drew me in. This pretty line of products is called FLOWER, created by famed actress Drew Barrymore. I ended up purchasing a few of her products; perhaps I would find some new must-haves in this collection. Typically, whenever celebrities come out with a line of products, they can come off as a little pricey. Barrymore's prices, on the other hand, were incredibly reasonable.  The affordability made me smile bright with joy!

The first products I reached for were, of course, the lip butters. I picked out two shades of lip butters, called "Tempting Tulip" and "Princess and the Peony," just to try them out. I started to notice that all of these lovely items were named after flowers, hence the brand-name. All of the products were very nicely packaged, with lots of gold embellishments and accents.

I was very impressed with the lip butters. Coincidentally, my lips that night were chapped, so when I applied the creamy lip butter I noticed my lips where noticeably, and satisfyingly, smoother. I've tried many lip butters in my life, but these flowery darlings were not only moisturizing and creamy, but also amazingly pigmented. It's like a lipstick, only better!

I also picked up a lip-gloss as well,  and was just as pleased as with the lip butters. This beautiful, rosy pink is perfect for the new spring season, and has the extra-cute name, "Iris I Could Fly." All of her lip-glosses have nice shines and colors.

Lastly, I purchased two nail polishes to add to my already expansive collection; this here is a girl who cannot resist a pretty polish! I picked two shades: one a coral color and the other a more turquoise-like, mint-green. The coral was named "What's the Daffodilly-O?," while the mint was named "Thistle or That?."

For all of the cosmetics lovers out there in search of something new, these beauties are available exclusively at your local Wal-Mart!

Here's Drew Barrymore's Website:
http://flowerbeauty.com/