Update: Where Have I Been?

So, I've been MIA for like the past week. Truth is: school is a lot more work that it seems. When I made this blog, I wasn't stressed for time or cramming for the 5000 tests I have. Basically, I am extremely sorry for my absense on my blog!

I really can't post new stuff right now- with school, going to and from school to visit the fam, and a social life- my blog has been on the back burner. I will try to post in the next couple of days... but I can't make any promises!

NOW FOR THE EXCITING, HAPPY NEWS :)
- Next weekend, which is like May 5th or 6th (?), wanna know where I'm going?? LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY!! Some of you might have just been like "lou...whaaatt?" (lol, I was too at first)! One of my roomies in my apartment is from Louisville and her family invited all of us from the apartment to Oaks and Derby.
-So, I will be watching some awesome horse racing and from what I heard, hopefully seeing some celebs!! It's a huge deal- like around the world! The Today show covers the whole event, so if you're still lost, just tune in to that Friday and Saturday :)

....To get to the point...LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE GOING TOO!! I would love to have a "meet up" for everyone!

Just let me know if you're in by doing one of the following:
-comment below
-e-mail me at MakeupBySerena@aol.com
-be my friend on Facebook (just leave me a message when you send the request, so I don't think you're some stranger... my facebook profile picture is the same as the one here- me with the white dress! Just look up Serena Bosworth and there I should hopefully be!)
-like my Facebook page and write on my wall (just type in Makeupbyserena on Facebook and my page should come up :D)

So, I'm like super excited to go to the races and hope you join me and my roomies :)

Also, send me any blog post requests you have and I'll do my very, very, very best to write them!!

~Serena

TAG: 11 Most reached for Items

So, Missglamorazzi on YouTube did a recent tag video of her 11 most reached for items. I wanted to do one and honestly, I had a pretty hard time limiting it to 11, but here they are! **Note: these are not in any specific order because I love them all so much :)

1) Benefit R.S.V.P. creaseless cream shadow/liner : I love this stuff! It's very comparable to MAC's Vintage Selection, but that was limited edition. This is perfect alone or as a base under any look. I use this all the time when I'm running out the door going to class- it's a life saver!

2) MAC Malt Lipstick (Satin finish) : I love this color because it's like my perfect nude with a slight bit of color! I wear this alone or with a shiny gloss on top and I'm good to go! I definitely recommend this one!

3) NARS Rose Gritane Lipgloss : I bought this during the holidays for my mom, as she is a NARS-aholic, and she loved it! I saw how great it looked and picked one up for myself. Honestly, the reason why I love it is because it is so buildable! You can have a very sheer red or a BAM-yeah-I-have-red-lips red! I love it!

4) Benefit High Beam : I love this!!! I have naturally pink cheeks and because of this, I wear small amounts of blush, but this really helps! It brightens wherever you use it (I use it on my cheekbone) and provides a gorgeous glow. For me, it really compliments my already pink cheeks. I don't go a day without this!

5) Too Faced Natural Eye Palette : This is my favorite eye palette! I've done a whole blog post about it because it's so amazing! The colors are absolutely gorgeous and you can easily go from day to night :)

6) Sheercover Extra Length Mascara in Black/Brown : I have been using this stuff for years! It lengthens every single lash and never clumps! It's got an awesome formula that doesn't ever seem to dry out :) I recommend a lot of Sheercover products... do you guys want a review on the like bazillions of Sheercover products I have? Comment below!

7) Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Bone : I love this when I want either a simple base or a highlight color for my brow bone. Either way, it looks great and as you can see... I've hit pan on it and NEED to buy a new one!

8) Sheercover Base Perfector : Another Sheercover product :) This is their version of a face primer and I gotta say...it's amazing! It makes your skin feel silky smooth and makes your foundation glide on so much better. It also helps a bit with controlling oils and also with making makeup last. It's a white color, so it's very comparable to Smashbox's Photofinish Light primer! I love this and if you guys want, I can do a review on this and many other Sheercover products, just let me know in the comments below!

9) TIE! So I wanted to include a perfume, but couldn't decide between my Chanel N 19  and my Ralph Lauren Romance. The Chanel one is so classic, but so is the RL perfume! I love both brands, but usually prefer my RL perfumes over my Chanel perfumes. They both have a feminine undertone, so they are very wearable, without being floraly like omg-she-just-walked-through-a-flowerbed! Definitely recommend you try these scents! Let me know which one you guys like better or just tell me your favorite perfume in the comments below :)

10)  Aussie Mega Hairspray : I love this stuff because not only does it hold all day and night, but it smells fabulous! I've never had a fruity hairspray before this one! It makes you smell like fruity and fun and I love it :) It also holds so well- hence the "Mega" on the label. I used this for all my highschool dances and my curls lasted forever (which was amazing because my hair NEVER holds curls). Truly, and amazing product!

11) L'Oreal Sublime Glow Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion : This is my absolute favorite self-tanning lotion- it's inexpensive and it works! I look brown after using it- NOT orange :) I've written an entire review on it, so if you haven't read that, go check it out! I love this stuff so much and definitely recommend you guys try it!

So these were my most reached for items, at least for the time being! I hope you guys enjoyed this post and leave any questions, comments, or blog post requests in the comments below! Or e-mail me at MakeupBySerena@aol.com !

 FTC: I purchased all these products with my own money. I'm not being paid to review any of these products and all opinions expressed are my own.

~Serena

New posts soon :)

Hey everyone! I can't wait for this weekend...why? Well because I'm putting up new product reviews but most importantly- lots of tutorials! I have recently tried so many products that I'm loving! Ahh, can't wait to post! So, I just wanted to apologize for the delay in posting, just been busy with school :/ anyway, I'll be posting very very soon my lovelies! Thanks everyone for reading!

~Serena

Blog Update

Hey everyone! So just a quick update! So sorry about not posting on Sunday, I've just been a little stressed for time lately :/ Anyway, I tried posting like 4 new reviews today, but they wouldn't post, so I'll try again tomorrow! I hope you guys can wait until then haha :)

And my other little update, thank you SO much to my first follower! I can't believe I have my first follower! I'm so thankful for everyone who reads my blog, I really am! I can't even explain how much you guys mean to me!

Another thing I've noticed is you guys don't comment... It's fine if you just don't want to, but I would love to talk to you readers out there, so please please please comment! If for privacy reasons, you chose not to comment, please feel free to e-mail me at MakeupBySerena@aol.com ! I love all questions! Even if you're embarrassed to ask them, go ahead because it's completely anonymous unless you tell me about you!

So thanks again to my readers and followers! You mean the world to me and I hope everyone chooses to follow my blog and comment/e-mail me!! Truly, thanks you guys <3

~Serena