Loving Lately #2

Well, hello again. I'm finding it quite difficult to come up with a cute and quirky way to open each new post that I've done once a month since like February. I'm not even going to talk about a return because every time I do, I jinx it and am completely embarrassed at how many times I've promised it. I'm back. Officially. Things are changing but they haven't changed completely just yet. Let's just say that The Mod Mermaid is getting an internal revamp (a.k.a. the content) and is awaiting an external make over! For now, let's stick to what I talk about best and that's beauty products, specifically products that I've been loving lately!

Lately (hohoho!) I haven't been reaching for many beauty products at once. I've been working many hours a week and have gotten quite good at getting up right before I'm supposed to jump into my car. So there haven't been many reaches for interesting lipsticks or crazy complicated eye shadow looks. These products have been my saviors to make me look like I haven't had only 23.7 seconds to look put together. 

• Benefit's gimmeBrow | This beaut was featured in my first 'loving lately' post and I just can't get enough of it! I wasn't overly thrilled at having to purchase it at the Benefit event I went to, but I'm so glad I did. It's perfect for making your brows look polished and groomed, while keeping it looking natural. I can't be fussed with crazy filled in brows, but sometimes they do need a little extra so this guy is amazing to have!
• Bobbi Brown Sparkle Shadow in Ballet/NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yogurt | This pair have been my go to 'no muss, no fuss' eyeshadow combination. I blend a little of the jumbo eye pencil all over my eyelid and then pat the sparkle eye shadow on top. The color of the jumbo pencil really enhances the pink in the shadow and the slight tackiness before it dries helps get the max amount of glitter to stick for a subtle, yet sparkly look.
• MAC Venus Lipstick | I bought this limited edition MAC lipstick almost two years ago and it's my most used and most loved. I always go back to this because it's my perfect 'my-lips-but-better' shade. It goes with any and every look I create and I'm so sad to see it getting down to the nub. I haven't come across a color just like it. It's the only thing about really falling in love limited edition products that SUCKS ):
• NARS Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Blush Palette | I la-la-la-la-LOVE this palette. Sure, two of the shades look exactly the same and sometimes I can't tell which one is Orgasm, but I still LOVE it. This palette doesn't sit with the rest of my collection, it's parked right in my pencil drawer where I can reach for it straight away. It's convenient and I absolutely adore the bubblegum pink shade paired with the highlighter shade! I've also managed to put a dent in some of the shades which should be a sad thing but as you beauty gals know, is such an amazing feat! It means it's being loved and abused in the most amazing way possible
• Sigma F05 Small Contour Brush | Ever since I bought this brush at IMATS it has not left my side. I will seriously try to find every use for this brush, but it's great for what it's meant to do and that's contour. I'm not the most skilled at contouring but you'd think I was pretty decent when I get to use this brush. It's dense, but not too stiff and it's the perfect size to get the bronzer exactly where you want it and blend it out just how you want. Ah, I just love it. It's a great brush! It's ain't too shabby at applying some highlighter and blushers (although it's specialty will always be those bronzers!)

What's one product you've been loving lately?

Are you ready for The Mod Mermaid 2.0?!

Loving Lately #1

Have monthly favorites been outdated? I hardly see any on my dash when the end of the month rolls around these day! I've always been a fan of reading them but never writing them. I always felt too much pressure to 'love' certain products every month and my versions of those posts were always so lame. I still want to share products I've been loving during longer periods of time so I've created this "loving lately" series. I know, super original title, amiright? Instead of doing it monthly, I'll be doing it sporadically when I feel like I have a bunch of stuff I love that I must, must, must share. Hurr we go!

• Bath & Body Works Fine Fragrance Mist in Carried Away | Carried Away is my favorite scent from Bath & Body Works. When I worked there it was the only scent I was really good at selling and I wanted you to go home with at least the shower gel. In an attempt to ration the last bit of my One Direction perfume, I've started reaching for my large collection of fragrance mists. Of course, I reached for this one first with it's delicious notes of raspberries, bergamot, jasmine, and vanilla. MMM, MMM! Just wish the staying power was longer :/
• Benefit's gimmeBrow | I wasn't totally in love with this when I got it because I was bitter about practically being forced to buy it, but now my feelings have changed. Brows still aren't a part of my daily make up routine but on occasion I do enjoy sprucing up my brows to make them look less fuzzy wuzzy and give them more shape. It's especially great for work when I wan to look put together, but not to over the top. I don't know, I can't describe it (which is really helpful for you guys, isn't it? haha) but I do love this stuff!
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer | This concealer has been the only concealer I've used since I bought it! I love the coverage and brightness of all the Wake Me Up products from Rimmel. I've raved on and on about them for quite some time and still to this day I won't use anything else. I'm actually running low on it, but may refrain from buying another just to use up the rest of the concealers that are lost in the "forgotten".
• Candy Cane flavored Chap Stick | MMM, MMM! You can't go wrong with peppermint and candy cane flavored things during any time of the year honestly. It's equal parts minty and equal parts sweet which makes for a tasty combination! This crazy cold weather has just been the worst to my lips, so I'm glad this guy not only tastes delicious, but keeps my lips nice and moisturized for hours!
• NARS Narsissist Eyeshadow Palette | I've saved the best for last! I know reviews on this palette from NARS have been mixed, but just know that I LOVE it. It's all I've been using and reaching for as of late to create eyeshadow looks. My thoughts on it are coming really, really soon, I promise, along with crazy model shots of it (LOL) and swatches! It's all set up in my drafts, but school is making it rather hard to write up the dang thing! Long story short; I LOVE IT. MONEY WELL SPENT!

What have YOU been "loving lately" Har har ;)