Makeup in Art

Sometimes, the two of us are on the same wavelength with our crazy obsessions. This is one of those times. I think it's safe to say we both LOVE makeup-centered artwork. We both want to get pieces that will follow us to our next apartments or homes, so we've done a lot of searching. With that in mind, we've fallen in love with perusing  Etsy for artwork centered on our all-time favorite subject- makeup!
Here are some cute pieces and their respective stores.

This saying is so cute!
Shop: thejoiedevivre

The pop art style looks amazing with makeup tools. Plus, the seller will do the background in any color!
Shop: JplusMdesign

These MAC Shadows are so colorful and cute!
Shop: emmakisstina

THIS was made for us! Nail addicts to the core, we're totally obsessed.
Shop: emmakisstina

These little perfume bottles are so darling!
Shop: Cocodraws

This trio is so girly and gorgeous!
Shop: bunnypumpkin

I love the the idea of having this over a vanity or in my bathroom.

Shop: thisgirlgabble

This is so simple and delicate, but perfect for any pink lipstick lover.

Shop: cocodraws

Love, 

Hannah and Danielle 

May Gossip Girl Birchbox Overview

Hi everyone!! I'm definitely late to the Birchbox bandwagon, but I definitely could not pass up the opportunity to sign up for the May box because it was Gossip Girl themed/sponsored. I waited quite a long time to sign up because I feel like these subscription boxes can be so hit or miss each month. I'm a Gossip Girl addict, so I decided it was time to finally give in and try it.

Let me preface this review by saying that these boxes were extremely hyped up. I was so excited for the products that were rumored to be included, but I was unaware how varied the boxes were. I received the "Chic Sunday Brunch," box.

• Arquiste L'Etrog Perfume Sample (full size - $165)
• beautyblender blendercleanser Sample (full size - $17.95) 
• Color Club Nail Polish in Disco Nap Full Size ($8)
• Dr. Jart+ Waterfuse BB Cream (full size - $32)
• twistband Skinny Headband (full size 6 pack - $20)
• XOXO Notecard (full size set of 12 - $10)

I definitely have a lot of thoughts about the products I received in my box. This is my first box, so I have nothing to compare it too, but I feel like it should have wowed me more. There were only two products in this box that I was excited to see: the nail polish and the Dr. Jart+ BB Cream. The perfume  sample was a little too strong for my taste, but hey perfume can't be customized for everyone. I was disappointed to see the Beauty Blender Cleanser included when I don't own a Beauty Blender, but it explains that it can be used for makeup brushes as well even though it doesn't smell very pleasant. I love the nail polish color and it applies really well. I already use the Dr. Jart+ BB Cream in the golden tube and wasn't too excited about shelling out over $40 for a full size quite yet, so I was stoked to see this sample included. Unfortunately the sample was microscopic and only had one squeeze in it, the rest was air, which I read online was a huge issue for lots of other subscribers as well. The Twistband headband was nice. I happened to prefer wrapping it around my wrist instead of in my hair haha. 

I'm very undecided as to whether I will continue to subscribe to Birchbox. It's only $10, so I got my money's worth, but it's so hit or miss. It's that whole premise that keeps people coming back because you really don't know what you're going to get, but I hate surprises. I'll definitely keep you updated on my adventure with Birchbox if I do continue my monthly subscription. 

But if you do love Gossip Girl, definitely don't forget to check out the season finale tonight to see who Blair chooses! SO MUCH EXCITEMENT. 

SWAK - Danielle

Yay or Nay: Caviar Nails

Whenever there's a new nail trend,  everyone gets excited. Remember the crackle polish trend blowing up?  Well caviar nails are definitely hot right now--- but it's up to you: Yay or Nay? 


These sprinkle like nails definitely look delicious, but it's hard to tell whether or not they'll be a huge hit. What do you think? 

So how do these "caviar" pearls work? According to Sephora, it's a two step system that requires a lot of patience and may not even last too long.  Plus the system is $25, which is definitely a little pricey! 
This cutting-edge manicure lasts at least 48 hours. To ensure your new manicure last even longer: seal the free edge of your nails with a top coat to ensure durability, make sure you allow the pearls to set for at least 15 minutes, and work on one nail at the time while nails are still wet.

I feel like this trend may be a little high maintenance for us, but what do you think about it? 


Stay beautiful,
Hannah

Heat Wave Makeup

As things heat up for summer, our makeup may suffer. Long gone are the days of winter where we barely need a touch-up. Suddenly we're melting like popsicles and it's exhausting to even think about putting on a full face. That's not to say we don't love summer makeup, it's just that on a daily basis we might take down our routine a few notches.  Here are a few tips for a gorgeous, easy, melt-free summer look!
Here are 5 quick tips to help you handle the heat wave!

1. Don't skip primer. It matters! It's like the base coat for your face, it helps everything stick.
   PC Picks: Smashbox Photo Finish Light and Rimmel Fix and Perfect

 

 2.  Switch to a tinted  moisturizer or BB cream for daytime. Foundation might feel too heavy in the sweltering sun.  Plus, lots of these formulas have SPF!

PC Picks: Garnier Miracle Skin Perfecter Beauty Balm and  Urban Decay Defense Tinted Moisturizer

3. Learn to embrace one-step products for your lids. Lots of cream shadows now come with primer built in for incredibly long wear. Plus, you can sweep on one color, add mascara (waterproof or not) and go all day! 

PC Picks: Maybelline Color Tattoos and MAC Paint Pots

4. Try tinted balms to add a pop of color without a lot of maintenance! 

PC Picks: Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm and Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment

5. Blend in some natural looking cheek color with stains! These can also double as lip stains! 

PC Picks: Benefit Tints (These come in a range from pink, to bronze to coral!) 

How do you beat the heat? Any great tips for fun summer makeup that lasts in the sun? 

Stay beautiful,

Hannah

Target Beauty Bag - A FREE Beauty Bag!

Beauty bags have recently become all the rage- you can have everything from makeup to skincare and even nail polish delivered to your door every month- but most of these services come with a price! Target recently offered free beauty bags on their facebook page and I was thrilled to get some fun samples and coupons! I have to thank Emily and her new beauty blog for letting me know about this great offer!
So here's what came in the mail:

Here's the box and the ADORABLE bag! Love the colors!

Here's what came in the bag! Mostly skincare, but some great stuff to try- or travel with!

Here's a breakdown of the bag. I'm linking to full sizes on Target's Website, but obviously these were samples! 

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes- this is a newer skincare brand I've been meaning to try, plus I was just saying I
needed makeup wipes, so I'm excited to try these!

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Face Cleanser- I like Neutrogena skincare,  and I'm always buying travel skincare in the summer!

Nivea Extended Moisture Cream- I just put this on my hands and it is super moisturizing! 

L'oreal Paris Magic Lumi Primer- I was a little sad that the only makeup product was the smallest sample, but I'm still so excited to try this! 

Pantene Flat to Volume Conditioner- Travel conditioner is always great and I'm excited to try this sometime!

The best part of this box was the great coupons that came with it! I tend to buy a lot of makeup at Ulta, but with these coupons, I'll totally be buying more at Target soon! 

It was great to get some fun, free samples, and I'd definitely do it again! 

Do you get any beauty boxes? Have you tried the Target Beauty Bag? 

Stay beautiful, 

Hannah 

Target & Ulta Haul - 4/13

I'm very very excited to be back to filming and even more stoked to be filming the first video on our new combined channel for Pretty Chatty. I've been a good girl for the most part this year, but then I went a little crazy these past few weeks when it comes to beauty products. Therefore, a haul was necessary. Hannah and I are going to use the video's accompanying blog posts for a full product list and links to said products, so that each video doesn't have an excessively full down bar, but you'll still get all the information you're looking for.

• Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes
• St. Ives Green Tea Scrub
• Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment
• E.L.F. High Definition Powder
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Matte in Stormy Pink
• Revlon Nail Enamel in Whimsical and Scandalous
• L'Oreal 24 HR Infallible Eyeshadow in Iced Latte and Eternal Sunshine
• L'Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer
• Maybelline Master Drama By Eyestudio Eyeliner in Vibrant Violet, Bold Brown, and Midnight Master
• Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara in Blackest Black
• NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny
• Almay Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer

Sealed with a kiss,
Danielle

Inspired by Kate Spade

We love Kate Spade and their flair for prints and color! The brand is currently doing a "Year of Prints" after a great "Year of Color" in 2011, so I thought I'd do some makeup inspiration for some of the lovely dresses and bags from this year. Even if you can't spring for Kate Spade, living colorfully is never a bad idea!

Inspired by Kate Spade by hannahrama featuring a metallic eyeshadow

Kate spade dress
$438 - couture.zappos.com

Kate Spade pocket dress
$378 - katespade.com

Kate Spade polka dot handbag
$278 - katespade.com

Yves Saint Laurent metallic eyeshadow
$56 - nordstrom.com

Benefit cosmetic
$28 - benefitcosmetics.com

Benefit cosmetic
$28 - benefitcosmetics.com

NARS shimmer blush
$28 - bloomingdales.com

Tarte lip gloss makeup
$21 - tartecosmetics.com

Sephora Collection nail
$25 - sephora.com






Hope you enjoyed this little Kate Spade adventure in makeup!
Stay beautiful,
Hannah

Pretty Chatty

This isn't our first foray into blogging. Danielle and I have partnered up before, and we've decided to start a new adventure and call it Pretty Chatty. 


Pretty Chatty is a beauty blog at heart because that's where we started. We love beauty products so much, and we could talk about them forever. You'll see a lot of the same types of reviews, trend reports, tutorials, and more that we did on Beauty Forum.

But with two Pretty Chatty girls, there's always going to be more to talk about! You can expect everything from recipes to sorority life, crafts to fashion, and back to lifestyle again.  We've got a lot to say, and we're not holding anything back.
Get ready to get Pretty Chatty with us!

-Hannah and Danielle