Two Years

Wearing:

Coat - Old Navy, Dress - Pimkie, Boots - Amazon, Socks - Pimkie

Two years ago today, I started Rockin' the Rockies Style.  I'm really happy with where I've gone with this blog, and I'm excited for upcoming opportunities.  

To celebrate two years, I decided to head out somewhere different for photos.  The day I took these photos, it had been the first day in over a week that the temperature had been over zero degrees.  I realized that it was a beautiful day, and I wanted to showcase the beauty of where I live.

I originally was going to wear a different skirt without tights, but even though it was warmer than zero degrees, it was still pretty chilly.  So I changed my look to something with tights.  I love pairing this dress with black tights and a pastel jacket (here I have it paired with my pastel pink jacket from H&M).  I don't think I've yet showcased this pastel blue coat on my blog, and I loved it with this dress, which is why I chose to wear it.  Finally I added my new ankle boots, which, frankly, I'm quite obsessed with.

Makeup-wise, I tried out some of my new things from my last post.  I'm wearing my Tarte foundation with the NYC bronzer and highlighter (for more specific details, check out my last post).  What do you think of this makeup look?  I think I rather like it.

Before I go, I would just like to say, happy two years!  Let's go for another two (at least)!

Makeup Haul - February 2015

NYC Cheek Glow Blush - 651 Riverside Rose

NYC Sun'N'Bronze Bronzing Powder - 706 Hamptons Radiance

NYC Smooth Skin Perfecting Primer

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation - Fair Light Neutral

Benefit They're Real! Push-up Liner

Essence Match 2 Cover! Cream Concealer - 20 Soft Beige

Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo Eyeshadow - Bad to the Bronze

Since February was the month of my birthday, I was gifted some nice giftcards and makeup from friends and family.  

Let's start with all of the NYC cosmetics; to be honest, they're all a bit disappointing (but they were all really cheap, so I guess you get what you pay for).  The primer works well, but is shimmery which I don't like for an everyday look.  However both the bronzer/highlighter and the blush just aren't very pigmented.

The Essence concealer works really well.  Used with my Real Techniques concealer brush, it covered blemishes incredibly well, especially for the price.

I love this Maybelline eyeshadow; it actually does last for many hours, and the color can work for both day and night.  It's also super easy to apply with just my fingers.

I haven't used the Tarte foundation very much yet, but so far it seems to work well.  I have higher expectations for this as this was one of the pricier items I purchased.

Finally I have this Benefit eyeliner.  A family friend of mine had two sample sizes of this eyeliner that she knew she wasn't going to use, so she gave them to me.  To be honest, I haven't used this yet, but I tested it on my hand and was incredibly difficult to scrub off. 

What did you think of this post?  In two days it's the two year anniversary of this blog, so I'm trying to expand on the types of posts I do.  Would love to hear from everyone!