Nars Blush - Taos

I have heard tons of good things about NARS blush. It is very pigmented and they have shades the flatter a variety of skin tones (which is very important to me!). Sooo, after some researching on what colors look best on women of color, I decided to go ahead and purchase their blush in Taos and I love it! See pics below!

Obsessed with the compact design. Very sleek and has a mirror inside.

Color Swatch of NARS blush in  Taos.

Comparison: NARS in Taos on the left and MAC Desert Rose on the right.  Taos is a bit more peachier and is shimmery. Desert Rose is more pink and is matte.

What I bought this weekend...

I really did NOT plan on buying makeup this past weekend (I swear!), but I happened to be in Macy's near the MAC counter and decided to take a look around. I ended buying a lipstick and a blush (not too bad, right?). See swatches and pics below.

I feel like all I ever do is work, so I was looking for some work friendly colors. I ended up getting MAC's Viva Glam IV (mid-tone rose with gold pearl, frost).

For the blush, it was the same case. I was looking for something not too bold and work appropriate. I decided on MAC's Powder Blush in Desert Rose (soft reddish-burgundy, matte). 

     

 So far, I am liking both for work!