There will be Oxblood!

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Today I am going to talk about the trend of all trends-oxblood. At first I had no idea what this color was, but now I know, and for those that don't know, that it's very similar to a burgundy color, but with a slight purple undertone. So for those who are looking to dive into this new autumn trend, I have found some ideas for pieces that are trendy and fun. 

Nail polish is one way to incorporate this fall trend into any outfit. Burgundy nail polishes are popping up everywhere, and, while they are all about the same, there are some that are better than others.

Revlon- Raisin Rage::

This raisin color falls into the red, vampy range of nail polish. I love this Revlon range overall; it has a great color selection, and all the shades are pigmented and long wearing. But this shade is one of my favorites because it is slightly lighter than an oxblood shade, so if oxblood is too vampy for you, then this might be your perfect color. 

RGB Polish- Oxblood::

I had never really heard of this brand before, but from rave reviews and lots of swatches this shade looks pigmented and, from its name, it's obvious that this polish is the "essence" of this autumn trend. It is a bit more pricey, but  this would be a perfect little fall treat, or a great stocking stuffer for yourself.

China Glaze- Call of the Wild::

While this color is not quite an "oxblood" color, it is a brown with that hint of red. When you see it, you think "is it brown? purple? red?" And that's the best part! It's an unusual color, but I love it because it's a unique, vampy shade for fall. 

Here are some other oxblood colors:

1. Butter London- La Moss
2. Sally Hansen Salon Manicure- Red Zin
3. Zoya- Toni
4. Nars- Chinatown
5. Essie- Berry Hard
6. Revlon- Vixen
7. OPI- Bastille My Heart
8. Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear- Flirt
9. Essie- Racy Not Lacy
10. Deborah Lippmann- Single Ladies
11. WetnWild- Haze of Love
12. Zoya- Sam
13. Sonia Kashuk- All Vamped Up

*This list was created by Eleventh Gorgeous! I will link their post here!*

Oxblood lips have also begun to be very popular as we begin to settle down into the colder months. There are some great cheap options in the drugstore, and some expensive beauties too.

Nars Sheer Lipstick- Vendanges::

Out of the three I found, this color is the most expensive. While I have not tried any Nars products, I have heard only good things about this brand. This color is gorgeous, and if you are interested, I found a review from the lovely Temptalia here. 

Revlon- Black Cherry::

I have this color! Again, I think Revlon is overall a wonderful brand, and their lipsticks and nail polishes are their standout products for me. This lipstick is insanely pigmented, and you can sheer it out for a light stain or pack it on for rich color.

Topshop- Beguiled::

Again, I do not on this color, but overall I have heard that Topshop lipsticks are better than MAC. If that is not a good review, I don't know what is! I found a review here. 

If you want to be a little more daring this season, but aren't the "wild type," then burgundy accessories are just what you are looking for. I found two scarves on Etsy that are similar in style but different enough to justify getting both. (tehe!) 

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Oxblood jeans are a fun twist on the classic jeans. Even when this style fades, I think the oxblood pant with still be classic. Pair a classic-cut pant with a fun color and you have a trendy yet classic piece that can be worth the investment because they will last you a while. Here are some American Eagle jeans that are so lovely and chic, and affordable too!

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I love this chic and fabulous color. It's great for fall and I am jumping on the oxblood bandwagon!

What is your favorite oxblood piece?

xx BB

Inspired

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You know you're obsessed with makeup when you search pictures of holiday and summer limited edition collections from past years. I have been getting in a makeup rut recently, so I thought surfing the internet would inspire me to create new, fun looks on myself! And sometimes it's just fun to "ooh" and "aah" at the gorgeous models and their even more beautiful makeup. So here are some lovely photos that have been inspiring me from some swish makeup collections.

What have you been inspired by?

xx BB

Interactive! 7 Things for 7 Days! || November

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I almost forgot to make this post this month! October has been a whirlwind of school and dance and all things busy! During September I realized half the things I thought I could accomplish, I didn't. So last month I put my foot down and decided that I am going to make reasonable and realistic goals. I am pleased to say I accomplished more than one thing in October!

HERE'S the blog post to join in the fun!

Prioritize:: I have been working hard this month to get all my homework done quickly and on time, and it's been working! I have been getting to bed earlier, and I have also been enjoying getting more sleep than an owl. Hoorah!

Manage My Time:: This, as well as prioritizing, has been going well. I have been more focused and more efficient. So I have been successful twice this month! These two tasks were the most important to me, and overall I am pleased with my easy success! It was that easy! Yippee!

5 Minute Makeup:: Another success! I have been really good at quickly finishing my makeup and not spending a lot of time trying to make it look perfect. Instead of doing fancy-shmancy eyeshadow and a lip color that needs touching-up all the time, a tinted lip balm has become my best friend, and I now just swipe on a cream shadow and run out the door. 

Stop Buying:: Oops. So I bought some makeup. And nail polish. And clothing. But I will justify my purchases by saying that there were lots of sales, and I am drawn to discounts like a moth to a flame. When I upload a haul, which will be soon, it will be long, and it will be on my Youtube Channel here!

Blog All Weekend:: I have tried my best to blog all weekend, but I have found it to be a bit of a failure. Managing a blog and a youtube channel is a bit trickier than I expected! There has been a weekend or two when I have been overwhelmed, and it makes it hard to check off everything on my list. 

Be Nice:: I have been nicer! I have been more considerate of other people's feeling, and it feels good. Sometimes it feels good to know that you are making changes and working on "self-improvement." 

I think I was victorious this month! I made some emotional and physical changes, and that is always something to celebrate! Perhaps I will have some extra ice cream? 

~Success: 4/6~ (where did my seventh task go?)

November Goals:

Sleep:: I am going to work hard this month to get to bed before the morning comes. My mood depends on sleep, and I have discovered in the last week that my lack of sleep has gotten me down and that my lack of sleep has also really caught up with me. So this month I want to get at lease five hours of sleep. To some that does not sound like a lot, but to a busy high schooler, five hours is like sleeping a day.

Study:: Sometimes when I am tired and ready to go to bed, the last thing I ever want to do is sit down and study. However, studying in the car does not always get me the "A." So this month I really want to work towards sitting down and studying hard without any distractions. I can focus when it comes to homework, but studying really is not my forte. I know that if I give a little time to my studies it will pay off in the end.

Style:: When the week is winding down, I tend to through my hair into a ponytail out of laziness and exhaustion. I also stink at doing different hair "do's". So this month I would like to put a little time into my hair. I know it's not important in the grand scheme of things, but to me hair pulls the whole outfit together. Besides, some hair styles are really cute, and I want to get the hang of doing my hair in no time at all.

REALLY Stop Buying:: I know I said this last month, but I really need to stop buying makeup and nail polish. Soon I won't have enough room for it all! My excuse is that it is for my blog and beauty channel, but really it's so that I can look at all the pretty things in my cupboard. It's not that my makeup bits and bobs are expensive, but these little things all add up to a pretty penny, and I want to save my pennies!

No Shave:: November! This month I am going to make a commitment to not shave. I know it's weird, but in the past I have said I would do it and I haven't. It's for a cause!

Original Videos:: I recently have been feeling like my videos are not original. So for November I am going to make a list of videos that are original and fun that I can get up each week. I love making videos for fun, but I also want to make videos that you want to watch. As always, leave comments about what you would like to see!

Be Happy:: From now on, each month I will try to incorporate an "emotion" I would like to work on. This November is my birthday month, and I would love to be happy on my birthday! I would like to work to be more optimistic about life. Sometimes it's really hard to be optimistic in tough situations, so throughout this month when I'm in a bad mood I will just think about all the cake I am going to eat when my B-day rolls around!

I hope you enjoy these types of posts! Try this for yourself, and link it below! What things are you trying to accomplish this month?

xx BB

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