Heya, welcome to RAoM!! I hope you enjoy it here :D Also, happy birthday c:

I'd definitely recommend picking up the NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk -- it's a great base that really makes colors pop! It's also really creamy, so it blends out easily.

I also love my Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. I have Rendezvous (a very orange-y coral) and Lovestick (bright pink), which are perfect for summer. I also have Romantic (pretty true red) and my sister has Crush (a darker plum), which are great for fall. These are really easy to wear because they feel just like lip balms, but they're also very nicely pigmented.

If you want to play around with a lot more colors, I would say go for the Coastal Scents 88 Original Palette -- I use at least one color from this every time I do my make-up! It's not too pricey, but it gives you a lot to experiment with :)

I think it would be a pretty great time to pick up some brushes. Since you're just starting out, I'd probably go with ELF brushes because they're super cheap. Here are a few of my favorites (although I'd recommend looking in store at Target, because the white brushes are only $1 and the black ones are usually only $3; they might be cheaper on the ELF website too):

Eyeshadow Brush -- great for packing on the color
Blending Brush -- because everyone could use a nice blender!
Contouring Brush -- really great for applying color in the crease
12 Piece Set -- I don't actually own all these brushes, but it looks like a great set to start with, especially for only $12!


As for something I'd like...well, I'm currently obsessing over this lipstick in Black Cherry, because it is the PERFECT color for fall, and I don't have any other dark lip colors :3

Oh yea, and Summer Fun !

Since its darn near impossible to know someone's style and color palette without knowing/seeing them, you might look into some makeup brushes. E.L.F. makes some decent, inexpensive ones like this one and if you want to splurge you can go for one of their sets. This is just an example. I have seen them as low as $1 each at target. Brush cleaner is also helpful. They make shampoos but there's also daily spray ones but I think if you use the spray you're supposed to use the shampoo every once in a while too. I actually use the Sephora brand one. For makeup stuff you might also want to check out r/makeupaddiction. I hope this helps and good luck! :)

Thanks for hosting <3 I love these questions!!

1. My day is great so far! I just woke up and I'm enjoying some Peanut Butter Captain Crunch before getting ready for school (aka makeup time!)
   
2. I start the second part of my summer calculus class today so I am hoping to finish all of my homework each night and study once a day.
   

3. 1: spend time in the morning doing my makeup, because that helps me relax :)
   

   2: Try and workout 3-4 times this week, it is a huge stress reliever and I'm trying to be healthier
   

   3: Spend some time to relax and read a book I'm currently reading, to take a break from homework/studying
   

4. I'll take this ELF blending brush if I win :)