tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33951679234376990082024-02-20T21:20:01.361-05:00Coffee in Stilettos Fashion ❣ Beauty ❣ LifestyleLexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-58388498784556110942013-10-29T13:54:00.002-04:002013-10-29T13:54:22.604-04:00Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm always a fan of anti-aging products. I know, I'm only 23, but I feel that prevention easier than trying to get rid of wrinkles already present. I use an eye cream every morning and night - I do have some fine lines under my eyes but I've never found an amazing eye cream that works. I've tried many different brands: Clinique, DermaDoctor, Kiehl's, etc. All were good - but none that were life changing. I recently purchased Bobbi Brown's Hydrating Eye Cream and it has become my new <em>HOLY GRAIL</em> eye product!</div>
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I've only been using this product for a week and have already noticed improvement in my undereye area. I've noticed that my eyes have less fine lines, look firmer/plumper and all around appear more vibrant. All you need is the tiniest amount to cover the delicate undereye area :)</div>
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As for the price - I'd say it's pretty average. It's obviously not a drugstore price but it definitly doesn't go up into the hundreds scale! (I bought mine for around $50 at Nordstrom).</div>
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Overall I'd recommend this product to anyone looking for an amazing eye cream - you won't be disappointed!</div>
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-36422231951555993012013-10-10T13:38:00.001-04:002013-10-10T13:38:54.716-04:00L’Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Bare Skin Perfecting Makeup Review
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Based on the product name, I was skeptical to buy it – I couldn’t
decide if it was worth the money or would even live up to it's name, but I
finally gave in and I am now <em>obsessed</em> with this foundation! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This liquid foundation turns into a beautiful powder finish
once applied to the skin, which is great for my oily skin type. I found that it
is easiest to apply with your fingers, which can be messy, but it really helps blend
the product into the skin to give that natural finish. However, this product
is extremely LIQUIDY! If you shake the bottle, it sounds like water is inside.
Since the foundation is runnier than most, you really need to work the
product onto your skin quickly (which is another reason why using your fingers is
best). Once I applied this product, I also noticed that my pores were no longer
visible (which I love!) I kept it on for 17 hours yesterday (it was a long
day!) and it held up much better than I expected. Also, I only had to blot
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">-Have to work fast with it</span></div>
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Would I repurchase? Definitely!!</h3>
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-52691746170226325652013-10-06T23:11:00.003-04:002013-10-06T23:11:40.770-04:00Favorite Fall Lip ComboDeep burgundies and oxblood are the colors for the season but I've also been <i>LOVING</i> cabernet-colored lips. Just about every cosmetic brand is pushing the wine stained lip trend, but my favorite is a combination of two <u>DRUGSTORE</u> lipsticks.<br />
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-I first apply Revlon's ColorStay Lip Liner in Wine. This will help your lipstick stay put longer and will also help save the color from bleeding.<br />
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-Next I add CoverGirl's LipPerfection Lipcolor Lipstick in the color Smitten all over my lips. This color tones down the intensity of the lip look while giving it a purple undertone.<br />
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-Then to add a deeper red color to get the perfect wine lips, I <u>dab</u> on Wet 'n Wild's Fergie Creme Lipstick in the color Ferguson Crest Cabernet (which is also a <b>dupe for Mac's Rebel</b> - and about $12 cheaper!) This super inexpensive lipstick is a MUST HAVE for fall!<br />
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This lip color is all over the runways and magazines and is great to pair with a simple eye look. A bold lip is also a great way to step out of your comfort zone and jazz up your style :)<br />
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-32127760361892747032013-09-12T18:04:00.000-04:002013-09-12T18:04:32.947-04:00REVIEW: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lavish SetUsually my favorite Fall things consist of pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters and wine colored lips. However, for this Fall I have completely fallen in love with Anastasia's Lavish Set. This $38 palette (a $212 value) has everything you possibly need to achieve the perfect eye for the Fall.<br />
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<b>This Set Includes: </b></h3>
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<b>-Covet Waterproof Eyeliner in Noir</b></div>
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-31431117309083819852013-09-09T07:43:00.003-04:002013-09-09T07:43:43.426-04:00Mally Evercolor Poreless Face Defender ReviewWoo I'm finally back - it seems like I haven't been here for forever! I hope you all had an amazing summer and are still enjoying these warm and beautiful days!<br />
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Anyways, let's get on to the review...I'm sure if you've watched QVC you've heard of Mally Beauty and I'm excited to say that this brand is FINALLY being sold at Ulta! So I obviously had to pick up her most famous product... the Evercolor Poreless Face Defender.<br />
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Hey all! I know, it's been a while, but I am back and have a few product reviews and a few other posts in the works that I'm excited to put up for all of you! But anyways, on to the fun part :) ...</div>
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I'm super excited to tell you about an AMAZING online jewelry boutique that one of my girlfriends just launched in May. It's called Bows to Toes (adorable name, right?!) and I'm obsessed with the pieces on this site! The jewelry ranges from earrings and rings to scarves to necklaces and bracelets - and all for super low prices!! My favorite part? There's a designer inspired jewelry section which is absolutely fantastic (and who doesn't want expensive looking jewelry for low prices?!)</div>
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A few other awesome aspects of this boutique is they charge one flat rate of $5 for shipping (no matter the size of the order) and they also ship all orders next day 1st class! Plus there's no sales tax (except if you live in NC, which is where they're based out of). Plus, I was looking around online at a few other online boutiques and Bows to Toes has some of the lowest prices you can find - which is great for us girls because don't we all love justifying ourselves into buying more? :)</div>
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Some of the most popular jewelry trends (such as bubble necklaces, David Yurman-style bracelets, chunky necklaces and teardrop earrings) are all sold at Bows to Toes, as well. Seriously, you're going to want to check out this boutique and I'm sure you'll fall in love with it just like I did!<br />
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I received my first piece from Bows to Toes and am
completely <u>obsessed</u>! I wore it today and got so many compliments on it! The piece I have is the <i>Mint Green & Light Pink Necklace</i>. It also comes with a pair of rhinestone stud earrings :) And I want to give a big shout out to Whitney, the owner of Bows to Toes - thank you so so much for this gorgeous necklace! I am so in love with it!!!</div>
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I've been searching for an eyeshadow palette that I could play around with some fun colors for summer. There were a few I couldn't decide between but I finally bought Sigma's Resort Palette and I couldn't be happier! The colors are absolutely beautiful, bright and pigmented. It also comes with a blush (Heavenly), a liquid highlighter (Luminesce) and a double-sided eye liner (Daydream/Earth Goddess) which go perfectly with any eye look from this palette! (Just an FYI: If you're looking to buy this palette, go get it quickly because it's Limited Edition!)<br />
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First, I take Luna and put it on my brow bone, inner corners and inner 1/3 of my eye lid for a bright and highlighted look. I then take Fawn and pack it onto the outer 2/3 of my lid. Then taking Topaz and Sigma's E35 brush, I blend it into my crease to add dimension and warmth. If I really want to smoke out my eye for more of a nighttime look, I'll add Muse to my outer V.<br />
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The <u>fun</u> part to use this palette is to choose one of the brighter colors (my favorites are Moonbeam or Neela) and put that on your lower lash line. To make this super pigmented, I take Sigma's E30 Pencil Brush, spray it with some setting spray (like Skindinavia's Makeup Finishing Spray or Mac's Fix+), put the brush into the bright color and apply to my lower lash line. By spraying the brush with a setting spray, the eyeshadows will go onto the lash line easier, more pigmented and stay on longer! The eyeshadow also acts more of a gel than a powder this way, too.<br />
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I apply the blush to the upper contours of my cheeks. Then I apply 3-4 dots of the liquid highlighter right above the blush and blend in with my ring finger. This highlight gives your skin an instant glow :)<br />
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Obviously liquid foundation is liquid and powder foundation is powder, but what are the less obvious differences between these two formulations? Here are is a simple explaination of these two different products and what skin types they're best for along with my liquid and powder foundation recommendations that anyone can use.<br />
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<b>Liquid Foundation:</b><br />
-Makes your skin flawless<br />
-More colors to match different skin tones<br />
-Formulations for all skin types<br />
-Lasts much longer than powder foundation<br />
-For young to mature skin<br />
-Can clog pores<br />
-Can be harder to blend<br />
-Heavier consistency<br />
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-Great for younger skin (especially acne prone)<br />
-Doesn't clog pores as much as liquid foundation<br />
-A light coverage<br />
-Great if you're running late or on-the-go<br />
-Doesn't photograph well<br />
-Not great for older skin as it settles into pores and fine lines<br />
-Can look cakey if over-applied<br />
-Needs to be reapplied 2-3 times if wearing all day<br />
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I've mentioned this liquid foundation before: L'Oreal's True Match Super-Blendable Makeup. It has over 30 different shades to match any skin tone. It has buildable coverage but doesn't feel heavy at all and is great for all skin types. The best part: it's only $8 - $10!<br />
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I absolutely love Laura Geller's Balance-n-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Foundation when I want quick coverage when I'm in a hurry or when I'm just running errands. The only bad thing about this product is it only comes in three colors. But once you find your shade it's amazing and completely balances your complexion!<br />
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<b>1. Concealer:</b> Our eyes naturally have a discoloration around them. Some are blue, some are red, some are dark brown. The absolute best way to conceal these discolorations is to use a yellow-based or a salmon-based concealer. My <u>holy grail</u> under eye concealer is CoverGirl & Olay's Simply Ageless Concealer in the Corrector color. This is a yellow-based concealer which completely hides dark circles. This product also moisturizes your under eyes, preventing wrinkles, firming the skin and keeping that delicate area soft.<br />
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<b>2. Inner Corner Color: </b>This tip is probably one of the most effective ways to brighten up your eyes. Simply take a shimmery white/nude color and put this in your inner corner of your eye. My favorite product to use is the eyeshadow color called "Virgin" from the original Naked Palette from Urban Decay. Your eyes will look vastly different after taking this simple step!</div>
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<b>3. Crease Color: </b>To make your eyes look rounder and bigger, take a light brown eye shadow and apply it to the crease. My favorite color to use is Naked 2 from the Naked Basics Palette by Urban Decay and applying it with the Sigma's E35 brush. This is also an easy way to give your eyes a little more dimension if you lack a defined crease.</div>
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<b>4. Lash curler:</b> Not all eyelash curlers are created equal! When you curl your lashes, it really widens up your eyes (plus it makes your eyelashes look fabulous too)! I've used many drugstore brand lash curlers and a few high end ones and the curler I have found to be the best of the best is Tarte's Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler. It really does amazing things!</div>
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<b>5. Eye Liner: </b>Last, but definitely not least, is eyeliner. When you apply black eyeliner on your waterline, it makes your eyes appear much smaller than they actually are. So in order to make them appear wider, applying a nude eyeliner does the trick! I found the perfect eyeliner for this job: Rimmel's ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in Nude. And the best part? It's super inexpensive!</div>
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<b>1. Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer</b></div>
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This is the most perfect color for contouring but I might need to get the darker chocolate bronzer for summer. The best part about this is it smells EXACTLY LIKE CHOCOLATE! And when you apply it, you can taste the chocolate particles - so yummy!</div>
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<b>2. Nivea Sun-Kissed Radiant Skin in Medium/Dark</b></div>
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I love this stuff to maintain a little tan on days that I don't self tan. I find that this works much better than Jergen's Natural Glow Moisturizer.</div>
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<b>3. NYX Mineral Set It Don't Fret It Matte Finishing Powder in Medium/Dark</b></div>
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This fishing powder is fine milled and feels super silky on your skin. Plus, it isn't a white or transparent powder, meaning there is less of a chance that it'll give a white cast in pictures!</div>
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<b>4. Laura Geller Eye & Lip Spackle</b></div>
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This is by far my favorite purchase of the day! The Eye Spackle isn't anything special, but OH MY GOSH the Lip Spackle is absolutely AMAZING! It muted out my lips (to where I didn't look dead) and without drying them out. and my lipstick didn't feather at all! I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants their lipstick to show up in true color and wants it to last all day!</div>
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<b>5. NYX Blushes (Terra Cotta, Rose Garden, Pinched)</b></div>
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Surprisingly, these are my first NYX blushes and I am more than pleased! They are super pigmented, have a great selection of colors and are super inexpensive. Take a look at the swatches in the picture down below!</div>
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<b>6. NYX HD Photogenic Concealer in Glow</b></div>
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I've tried this concealer before in a light/medium color and absolutely loved it. So, I figured I'd try out the "Glow" color. I'm not very pleased with this color. It was a little too greasy, moved my foundation around and didn't conceal much :(</div>
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<b>7. NYX Pump It Up Lip Plumper in Kim</b></div>
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LOVE this product! It is a perfect gloss to pair with any peach, pink or nude lipsticks. You can also feel this lip plumper work on your lips. I applied this on top of Mac's Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick (after I applied my new Lip Spackle, of course) and it was such an amazing combination!</div>
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<b>8. Seche Vite Restore</b></div>
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Not a super exciting purchase but I did need this to add to my Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat for when it gets thick. </div>
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<b>9. Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream</b></div>
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I have been using this for years and it does wonders for my dry cuticles. Plus it smells fantastic!</div>
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<b>10. Organic Raw Honey</b></div>
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Why on earth did I buy honey and put it into this post? Because I use it as a face mask! Honey is great for the skin - it provides antibacterial properties (which helps with acne prone skin) while exfoliating and moisturizing at the same time. It is packed full of vitamins and makes your skin <i>glow</i> :) I just massage a thin layer over my face, leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off! If you try this, just make sure you buy RAW honey :)</div>
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Night creams are an extremely important part of your nighttime skincare routine. They repair your skin while you sleep, deeply moisturize and help prevent aging (obviously)! However, these little pots can cost from fifty to hundreds (yes, <b>hundreds</b>) of dollars! Sure, some of them are worth it, but who has the money to buy those expensive night creams every month?? I have a solution for you :) ...</div>
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As recommended by dermatologists, past users, and even Dr. Oz, St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer is an AMAZING anti-aging night cream. As it says on the tub, it "visibly reduces appearance of fine lines & wrinkles." I don't have wrinkles, yet, but have read many reviews of this product and have come to find that this statement holds true. The consistency is light and fluffy - almost a whipped-type texture and it has a light smell - not overpowering at all. At only about $6.99 at the drugstore, you get 10 oz of product!!! Most night creams are only 1-2 ounces and are super expensive. You can't beat the deal of this moisturizer! </div>
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This Timeless Skin Moisturizer does say you can use it both morning and night, but with my oily skin it would just be too oily and moisturizing to use under my makeup. If you have dry skin and are happy with this product in your morning regimen, let others know in the comments!</div>
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<b>1. Be a Bombshell blush in Beach Please </b>- this color is a super BRIGHT pink so I was a little skeptical that I'd look like a clown when I put it on. Much to my surprise it gave my cheeks a beautiful flush!<br />
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<b>2. Big Sexy Hair's Pow! Powder Play</b> - I have the Not Your Mother's Girl Powder and absolutely love it! So I'm super excited to use Big Sexy Hair's Power Play!<br />
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<b>3. Mica Beauty Cosmetics Shimmer Powder in 72 Earth</b> - This shimmer powder is almost a rose gold color which will be really fun to use for nighttime eye looks!<br />
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<b>4. Sation Nail Lacquer in Of Corset I'll Call You</b> - You can never go wrong with a neutral baby pink nail polish. I will definitely get a lot of use out of this color!<br />
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And of course, the pink and white cosmetic bag. So cute for summer and a great size to throw in your purse!<br />
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I've never been a fan of CoverGirl products - I'm not sure if it is their actual products, the packaging, or what, but I've never been motivated to buy their products. However, I've heard so many people <i>rave</i> about CoverGirl's new Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation, so I had to pick some up!<br />
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This foundation has a great concept - it is supposed to act as a primer, foundation and concealer all in one. Now, I don't know if I just expected too much from this foundation or what, but I don't see what all the hype is about. People were saying it gives a powdery finish, which it does, but it's almost too powdery to the point that it looks drying and cakey (thumbs down #1). This product is also supposed to control oily skin. And me, being the oily beast that I am, was all for trying a foundation that helps with oily skin. Unfortunately, my t-zone was oily within an hour (definite thumbs down #2).<br />
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The only good things I can say about this foundation (besides the low price) is that it does feel light on your skin - but it definitely doesn't look that way! Also, it has a fair range of color choices. Other than that, I'm not impressed with this product.<br />
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Have any of you tried this foundation and liked it? If so, how do you apply it? Maybe I need to try a new application technique!<br />
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My face care routine (link: <a href="http://coffeeinstilettos.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-current-skincare-routine.html">My Skincare Routine</a>) really hasn't changed much, except for at night time I use freshly squeezed lemon juice as a toner. This is super inexpensive, natural, and does wonders for your skin! I simply but a cotton round into some lemon juice and apply it as I would a normal toner. It may sting for a second or two but nothing unbearable. Lemon juice has been shown to reduce acne scarring, help with inflammation and redness as well as giving your skin an unbelievable glow. When I first tried it, I noticed results the very next morning! (Don't apply this in the morning - your makeup won't go over it very well and it might be a little sticky).<br />
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The second part to my skin care routine is instead of adding an expensive night cream after my lemon juice toner, I simply use coconut oil as a moisturizer. It's natural, inexpensive and has amazing skin benefits (here are some other coconut oil benefits: <a href="http://coffeeinstilettos.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-holy-grail-beauty-item.html">Post on Coconut Oil</a>). It is super hydrating and has anti aging benefits too. It will look a little oily and greasy when you put it on, but in the morning it's amazing how much your skin drank in! (Just remember to get organic and un-refined coconut oil!!)<br />
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Easter is a time to spend with family, so you don't want to have over the top makeup - but the spring colors are so beautiful, so of course you want to play them up! How can you do this in a conservative way? Here's how!<br />
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-Of course, prime your face! My favorite is Tarte's Clean Slate Poreless Primer.<br />
-Use a lightweight, glowy foundation like L'Oreal True Match Lumi.<br />
-For a quick under-eye corrector, try CoverGirl & Olay's Simply Ageless Corrector. This has moisturizers as well as instantly corrects blue tints!<br />
-Set your foundation with Too Faced Absolutely Invisible Translucent Powder. To get more of a glowy look, only use in your T-Zone.<br />
-A matte bronzer to subtly contour your face is best. My favorite is Benefit's Hoola Bronzer<br />
-A glowy, but subtle, blush is perfect for this look. Try Milani's Blush in Luminoso.<br />
-To finish the glow, add some highlight above your blush and above the outer side of your brows. Use Mac's Soft & Gentle!<br />
-You want simple eyeshadow - use Venus all over your lid and your inner corner as well as Faint in your crease from the Naked Basics palette.<br />
-Pile on the mascara! One of my current favorites is L'Oreal's Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara.<br />
-The <u>key</u> to achieving this look is by adding a pop of color - put this Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eyeliner in Aqua on your lower lash line! This eyeliner is so creamy and pigmented - I've been using it for years!<br />
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<b>A-Line Skirt - </b>paired with a fitted top and some strappy heels, an you can't go wrong with an a-line skirt <i>(NastyGal)</i><br />
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<b>High-Waisted Denim Shorts</b> - you can pair absolutely anything with these or just throw them on over your swim suit for an effortless look <i>(Coal N Terry Vintage)</i><br />
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<b>Ankle Strap Pumps</b> -chunky sandals are out, and simple straps are in! <i>(Prabal Gurung for Target)</i><br />
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<b>Crop Tops</b> - this is my new favorite trend - especially with a high-waisted skirt or shorts <i>(GoJane.com)</i><br />
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<b>Black & White</b> - having one piece white and one piece black is the new trend - very bold and yet simple <i>(LuLu*s)</i><br />
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<b>Graphic Grunge Shirt </b>- why wouldn't you want one of these? So easy & comfy! <i>(Sabo Skirt)</i><br />
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<b>Military</b> - haven't always been a fan but I'm loving the military jacket trend! <i>(H&M)</i><br />
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Coconut oil is becoming super popular for beauty purposes but it's great for cooking too! It starts off as a solid but when you rub it through your fingers it quickly melts into more of a liquid. Just make sure to buy the <u>Unrefined Virgin</u> coconut oil - this type isn't processed in any way and is in it's most natural form.<br />
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I've mentioned in a previous blog that it makes a great hair mask - just saturate your entire head with this oil and leave it on for a few hours (or even better, leave it on overnight). Then just wash it off in the morning and your hair will be silky smooth. Now, other than a hair mask, I've listed some other uses for coconut oil (there are MANY more but these are just some of my favorites!)<br />
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-14205249902623101942013-03-10T23:00:00.002-04:002013-03-10T23:00:58.776-04:00New All Time FAVORITE FoundationSo last week I was on vacation, and we did a little bit of shopping -- actually -- A LOT of shopping. Of course I had to go to Ulta and Sephora (since I don't have them super close to my house anymore) and I went a little crazy. Much to my surprise, I found my new favorite foundation -- Make Up For Ever's HD Foundation. OH MY GOSH this stuff is AMAZING!!<br />
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I've been searching high and low for a foundation that would give me that dewy glow instead of a perfectly matte face. However, foundations like this are extremely hard to pair with my oily skin. I tried L'Oreal's True Match Lumi Foundation and I liked it okay, but I wasn't thrilled with it especially because right when I put it on it made me look like an oily mess. I wear it on days I run errands and want a light coverage but I don't wear it otherwise.<br />
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The Make Up For Ever's HD Foundation gives you that <b>amazing</b> <i>glow</i> without looking too oily. BUT if you have oily skin you will need to set the foundation and I'd recommend taking some blotting paper or powder with you to touch up because after a few hours I still do get a little oily in my T-Zone.<br />
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I <u>highly</u> recommend this foundation for anyone who is getting sick of having an all matte face or is just looking to try something different!<br />
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-36728762283013932912013-02-28T13:05:00.000-05:002013-02-28T13:05:39.467-05:00Top Spring Nail Polishes!As I've said before, I'm SOOO ready for spring already! So for the past few weeks I've been using super fun colors on my nails to get into the spirit for this next season! Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
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1. OPI's Cajun Shrimp (everyones fave!)</div>
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2. L'Oreal in Tangerine Crush 400</div>
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3. Sinful Colors 24/7 (a great dupe for China Glaze's Shocking Pink)</div>
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4. Sally Hansen Green with Envy</div>
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6. Essie's Butler Please</div>
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7. Sally Hansen No Hard Feelings</div>
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I'm also loving Sally Hansen's nail stickers. This is the one I currently have on my nails!<br />
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-5335391848944876232013-02-24T13:59:00.001-05:002013-02-24T14:01:28.555-05:00My Current Skincare Routine :)Skincare has become very important to me. I realized that taking care of my skin now will help it so much later in life. I do use anti-wrinkle creams - I know I'm only 22 and I know I don't have wrinkles, but I believe that wrinkle <u>prevention</u> is much more effective than trying to get rid of existing wrinkles. My morning and evening routines are fairly similar, with just a few changes in the products I use. And just to clarify, my skin type is sensitive, very oily and acne-prone (ick!). So if you have the same skin type or are just looking for a new routine, here is what I'm loving!:<br />
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When I first wake up, I like to very gently cleanse my face. It is best to cleanse your skin at night but it is not necessary in the morning because washing your face too much can make your skin age quicker. However, I still feel like I need a little cleansing in the morning, so I use a gentle cleanser. My favorite is <u>Philosophy's Purity Made Simple Face Wash</u>. </div>
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I then use a toner on my face. You should always use a toner right after you wash your face because it helps restore the pH balance in your skin and also preps your face for a moisturizer. A toner that I've been loving is <u>Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner</u>. With hazel, along with rose petal, have wonderful anti-aging benefits for your skin as well as keeping your skin clear. I also love this because it is alcohol free so it is perfect for anyone with sensitive skin!<br />
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Next I like to use a gentle eye treatment. My favorite to use in the morning is <u>Kiehl's Abyssine Eye Cream</u>. This eye treatment is perfect for the daytime because it won't make your under eyes look greasy as the day goes on. This treatment is also great to use under makeup!<br />
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I then moisturize with my all time FAVORITE moisturizer: <u>Philosophy's Hope in a Jar</u>. This is the most amazing moisturizer and I will never be without it (Oprah swears by it too!) I also mix this with a scoop of <u>Philosophy's Turbo Booster C Powder</u> (which is just vitamin C in powder form) for beautiful glowing skin!<br />
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At night I like to take off all my makeup with the <u>Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes.</u> These take off any eye makeup you have on and don't sting your eyes!<br />
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Next I use my Philosophy Purity Made Simple Face Wash but I also use my <u>Clarisonic Pro</u> with it. I have been using my Clarisonic Pro for about 3-4 years and I swear by it! It has helped my skin tremendously and it is definitely worth the money! (I have the Sensitive Head and Deep Pore Cleansing Head for when I feel my skin needs a deep cleaning).<br />
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I then use the same toner as I do in the morning. Then my nighttime eye treatment is the <u>Dermadoctor Wrinkle Revenge Rescue & Protect Eye Balm</u>. I use this at night because it is super moisturizing and intense treatment and I don't want to put this on under my makeup. I feel it works best while you sleep!<br />
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For my final nighttime steps, I like to put on an intensive lip balm. My favorite is <u>Kiehl's Lip Balm #1</u> and my lips absorb this up overnight and are super smooth the next morning! I also believe you should keep your hands moisturize to keep them young looking too. So right before I go to bed I apply my <u>Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve</u> to keep my hands moisturized all night long!<br />
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What are your favorite skincare products? Any that I should try? Leave them in the comments below :)<br />
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-74394788280079530232013-02-20T16:01:00.000-05:002013-02-20T16:01:02.429-05:00theBalm Swatches!Woo hoo!! I FINALLY received two new blushes from theBalm, which I'm <u>absolutely</u> in love with! The first blush is called Frat Boy, which is a beautiful coraly-peach color that will be perfect for Spring! The other blush is called Down Boy, the perfect pastel pink which will look amazing on all skin tones. Also, I've had theBalm's Mary Lou Manizer for a few months now and have used it almost every day since I got it. It is the perfect highlighter that gives you a dewy look without too much shimmer.<br />
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All of these formulas are so velvety soft and incredibly pigmented. I highly recommend theBalm products (plus who can resist the adorable packaging?!) and can't wait to try out more!!<br />
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Once again, I'm late on the bandwagon, but I just had to give a shout-out to my new favorite eyeshadows: <b>Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadows!</b><br />
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These eyeshadows are so creamy, pigmented and are perfect for on-the-go applications! You can just sweep some on your lid and you're good to go!<br />
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Of course, I only got neutral shadow colors, but I am definitely going to get some fun colors for spring! Here are swatches of the three that I have been using <u>non-stop</u> the past two weeks:<br />
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Barely Branded is perfect for your inner lid as well as the inner corner to give you a more 'wide-awake' look. Bad to the Bronze is by far my favorite - I just put this on my whole lid, throw on some mascara and I'm done! Finally, Tough as Taupe is amazing if you're looking to do a smoky eye look for nighttime!<br />
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Have you tried any of these shadows?? Let me know your favorites in the comments below!<br />
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Lexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18156972237818967888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395167923437699008.post-41242724471592678002013-02-14T16:04:00.000-05:002013-02-14T16:04:59.030-05:00Top 3 Spring Blush Looks<div style="text-align: left;">
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!!! I know I know, it's only February 14th, but I just can't help myself but be insanely excited for spring! Springtime reminds me of colors colors colors: beautiful bright colors along with pale pastels. Here are 3 of my most worn that are perfect for springtime :)</div>
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<b>Pale Pastel Pink</b> <span style="font-weight: normal;">(perfect for V-Day!)</span></h3>
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<i>Hard Candy Fox in a Box in Spicy and Sweet</i></div>
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<i>Milani Powder Blush in Pink Craze</i></div>
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<b>Hot Sexy Pink</b> (also perfect for V-Day!)</div>
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<i>E.L.F. Blush in Tickled Pink</i></div>
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<i>E.L.F. Blush in Pink Passion</i></div>
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<b>Bright Coral</b></div>
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<i>Lola Blush in Sunset</i></div>
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<i>Benefit's Blush in CORALista</i></div>
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I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines day, whether if it's with friends, family, significant other, or just a girls night by yourself! I love you all!! </div>
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1.<b> Lash Card Mascara Shields</b> - I have super long eyelashes and I always end up getting mascara all over my eye lids when I'm putting it on, so I'm so so so excited to try these shields! I might have to buy more once I run out!<br />
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2. <b>Coastal Scents Eye Shadow Qua in Glitz & Glamour</b>- I have a few shadows from Coastal Scents and they are always very pigmented and have beautiful colors. This neutral quad has such beautiful colors (Candlelight, Gunmetal, Incognito, Ashen) and I can't wait to try out some smokey eye looks with these shadows!<br />
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3. <b>Pixi Flawless & Poreless Face Primer</b> - I always love trying new primers - I have a whole drawer full! So I'm extremely excited to see how this primer works!<br />
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4. <b>Pop Smoky Lash Kapow!!! in No. 1 Smoky Black </b>- First of all, I absolutely love the name of this mascara! I'm really picky with my mascaras, but I've heard great things about this one and can't wait to try it out!!<br />
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5. <b>Mica Beauty Cosmetics Gel Liner in Black</b> - I've been contemplating on buying a gel liner - I've always been a liquid liner or a pencil liner type of girl but recently I've been wanting to try a gel one! I'm hoping this will become my new staple eye liner :)<br />
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<b>1. Kabuki brush for foundation</b><br />
Having a great foundation brush is the absolute number 1 brush everyone should own! There are so many different foundation brushes (stippling, , or even your fingers!) but the brushes that I feel work the best with blending your foundation are kabuki brushes. <u>My favorite is the Sigma F84!</u><br />
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<b>2. Fluffy Brush</b><br />
Fluffy brushes are very versatile. They can be used for powders, bronzers, color matching your face to neck, etc. I usually use mine to color match as well as to set my foundation with a powder. The key is to find a super soft one - like my favorite, the <u>Real Techniques Powder Brush!</u><br />
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<b>3. Contour brush</b><br />
Contour brushes can also be versatile. I love being able to change the shape of my face with a simple sweep of matte bronzer and some blush right above it. I use a contour brush to create this look. My favorite is the <u>Sedona Lace FB05!</u><br />
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<b>4. Basic Flat Shadow Brush</b><br />
This brush is kind of a staple to have if you use eyeshadow. These brushes are perfect for putting on an all over lid color as well as adding a highlight to your brow bone! My favorite is <u>E.L.F's Eye Shadow Brush</u>! By the way, this brush is only $1!!!<br />
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<b>5. Crease Brush</b><br />
Being able to define your eye crease is another one of my favorite makeup techniques. I do this every single day (even if it's the only eye shadow I put on)! It gives your eyes a much more awakened look, adds a little bit of color and gives more shape to your eyes. My favorite is the <u>Urban Decay Crease Brush!</u> (this brush comes with the Naked 2 Palette too!)<br />
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