A Quick Everyday Look Featuring Jouer

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I'm all about a simple look with as few products as possible, and this selection from Jouer is just perfect for a subtle everyday look. My favorites are the Jouer Mineral Powder Bronzer in Suntan* and Creme Eyeshadow in Organza*, both ones I've talked about before. I am enjoying the Luminizing Moisture Tint in Glow, a product that I've recently rediscovered. I quite like the creamy formula of the Hydrating Lipstick in Whitney*, and I'm curious to explore more of the lip offerings.

The Powder Eyeshadow in Caviar*, while quite pretty, does seem to crease in my monolid area after prolonged wear. I love the color, but I'm not sure that this powder formula is a winner for me. I'll be posting a closer look at both eyeshadows soon, so if you're curious to see close-ups and swatches, do check back in the next week or two. 

Take a peek at the video to see how I did the look!

A simple and QUICK look. Hope you like it! BLOG - bronzerbunny.com TWITTER - twitter.com/bronzerbunny INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/bronzerbunny PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint in Glow - http://popsu.gr/maMc Jouer Mineral Powder Bronzer in Suntan* - http://popsu.gr/maLt Jouer Creme Eyeshadow in Organza* - http://popsu.gr/maLR Jouer Powder Eyeshadow in Caviar* - http://popsu.gr/maMP Jouer Moisturizing Lipstick in Whitney* - http://popsu.gr/maMl DISCLAIMER: Products marked with an * were provided for review.

What do you think about these Jouer products? How do you like this everyday look? :)

Products marked with a * were provided for review. Affiliate links are included. I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.  

Love It or Toss It

A few weeks ago, Gummy and I were talking about editing our collections. She is quite fabulous at purging things from her collection, and I am really not. While I don't have a HUGE collection compared to many bloggers, I still would really like to have a manageable, reasonable stash that I really love. 

I grumbled to Gummy about just how many products in my stash don't get much, or even any use for quite some time, that I have so many makeup items that I just don't get around to reviewing because I rarely, if ever use them... and then Love It or Toss It was born.  

We selected a few items to use over the course of a weekend, and hope to continue this series on a regular basis. We welcome anyone who would like to join in - feel free to post photos on Instagram or Twitter and tag #loveitortossit. :) 

Read on to see what I selected, and what made the cut!  

I had a hard time deciding on most of these products that I selected, though I know one product is absolute LOVE.  

I am completely obsessed with this Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in 103. The formula is scent free and totally creamy, which is just a dream. It may even be the perfect nude, even on my somewhat mauve-y inconsistently pigmented lips. I definitely want more Armani lipsticks, from this range as well as the Rouge Sheers and new Rouge Ecstasy line.  

I'm a bit on the fence about Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eye Pencil in Black Plum. The formula is quite smudgeproof on me, and wears really well on my monolid area. No smudges for hours upon hours, and I totally love the blackish purple shade. It drags a bit, especially when I tightline, and I find it ridiculous to sharpen for some reason. The pencil edges get sharp?? I don't know how to explain it, but I do know that I love the shade and my fiance even complimented my eyeliner. (And he does not really like eyeliner!) I'll be keeping this since I love the shade and don't have anything like it, but I won't repurchase this liner. 

Swatches below. L-R: Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in 103, Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Flushed, L'Oreal Magic Lumi Primer partially blended & not blended, Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Liner in Black Plum

Now I'm leaning towards toss for the two drugstore products here, but I'm still not totally sure. The Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in Flushed was a purchase I enjoyed last summer, but I don't know if it is total love. I've gotten so many cream blushes since, and this one has a very silicone feel in comparison to some of the others. It also takes a bit of effort to blend, but for about $10 I'd say it is worth a try.

I feel the same about the L'Oreal Magic Lumi Primer - I've gotten so many lovely things since. I'd say this is an OK primer, nothing stellar in that department, and doesn't highlight pores or anything like that. I do like to wear it as highlight, but it is super subtle as there is no shimmer in this really at all. Those of you who find Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector to have too much shimmer may like this, actually. Mine suddenly started to be a bit runny, like water was separating out from it, which is strange, as it was just fine before. 

Here's a photo of me wearing everything in this post - not sure if you can see much of anything, but I thought I'd give it a try!

What do you think of these products? Have you tried any of them? Do you think I should keep or give away the ones I'm not so sure about??  

All of these products were purchased by me. This post contains affiliate links.  

This Week's Makeup Bag, #14

At the beginning of the year, I set out to select weekly makeup bags so I'd have an easier time in the mornings putting on makeup. While I haven't been terribly successful with either putting on makeup OR making my weekly selections, I thought I'd try again.  

This week's makeup bag is a studded pouch that I purchased this past Spring. I've used it for receipts and other random things, but never thought to use it for makeup until this weekend. I think this is a perfectly "me" alternative to the Whistles pouches that are all the rage among the UK bloggers, and I've filled it with a handful of new-to-me items that I'm looking forward to trying. (Well, a few are newly acquired, while others were long ago purchased and never used... story of my life!)  

I'm quite excited to try the Marc Jacobs Highliner in Blacquer that I grabbed as a 100 point perk at Sephora. I did also purchase the liner in a pretty brown shade, but more on that later! Nars Radiant Creamy Foundation is another I'm quite excited to play with, as is the Hourglass Illume Duo in Sunset. I've grabbed some old standbys, Estee Lauder Stay On Shadow Paint in Chained and Fresh Umbrian Clay Concealer, and threw in a mini Laura Mercier lipstick in Duchess Rose that has been hanging around in my collection for ages unused.  

Now I hope I manage to use some, really ANY, of these products this week. Wish me luck! :) What products will you be wearing this week? What helps you put makeup on quickly in the morning? I'd love to know!

The Accessory: Spike Earrings

I've been into spikes and studs for a while, but one of my favorite pairings is finding pieces with a little bit of bling. When I spotted these earrings at Forever 21 earlier this summer, I knew I had to have them. Perfect to spice up a t-shirt or jeans, these have been my favorites all summer!  

What accessories have you been liking this summer?  I'd love to know! Hope you are all having a great weekend!! :)

Purchased by me at Forever 21. Similar styles available here  and here. Affiliate links.