This post brought to you by Revlon. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have always been a big fan of cosmetics, but I have to confess that I'm mostly self-taught, and when it comes to makeup, there's a lot of things that have me confused. For example, how in the world are you supposed to make use of all three or four of the colors that come in one eye shadow pallate? I'm pretty good with two, but once you start throwing extra colors into the mix, I tend to get a little lost.

I was really excited when I was contacted to test out and review the Revlon Expression Experiment. I got a nice package in the mail that was full of makeup including some lipstick, nail polish, and a variety of eye shadow colors.

There were even a few things I never would have bought on my own, like makeup primer, which I'm now hooked on and probably will no longer go on without it. The thing I appreciated the most, though, was that the eye shadows were complete with a little diagram on the back, detailing exactly how to use all four colors in the pallate. So that's what I did. I love the way it turned out, especially that little hint of green in the bottom outside corners.

Revlon Colorstay Eyeshadow in Inspired

Revlon Colorstay Nail Enamel in Sorbet

And the lip colors are deliciously summery. A tart cherry, a bright red, and a juicy orange hue, shown below.

Go check out the Revlon Expression Experiment for yourself! Do any of you use Revlon already?

Hello from Williamsburg! I'm here with Rob's family for the week before I start work next Monday! I thought I'd share a few looks into the past week with you while I spend some time doing that vacation thing that I've gotten so good at lately.

[All photos via Instagram. Follow along if you'd like @megan_flynn.]

1. It is really so good to have Rob back home.

2. Lovely leather journal--my gift from China!

3. Been wearing this pink tee shirt like it's my job.

4. Saturday morning view from the dock.

5. New eye shadow and lip colors from Revlon.

6. Our room here in Williamsburg.

There is just something about a hotel bed.

Happy Monday!

I hope you American friends of mine had a nice 4th of July! 

We did--it was simple, with rum and sparklers. What else do you need?

Internet connections are still a little shoddy around these parts, but it looks like a lot of still-powerless people are starting to get their electricity back! I'm filling out paperwork at my new job Friday and spending the weekend at the lake before heading to Williamsburg for a week. Have a happy Thursday and a great weekend!