As much as I love dressing up, I will always be jeans and tee type of gal. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of previewing American Eagle and Aerie fall collection. AE is launching a new line of curvy jeans and let me tell you they're extremely comfortable! I love the light wash, high waisted denim, with distressed details (77% cotton, 12% modal, and 9% polyester). I wasn't sure if the denim would be stretchy so I went with size 8 but, I could've easily sized down to a 6. The fitting is a little loose but, I don't mind it. I styled it with this gorgeous new Anine Bing tee that I recently hauled and Fendi Zucca bag. This is my very first pre-loved bag, and I'm so happy with my purchase. I've been dying to get my hands on the Zucca bags, and I found the perfect one on Fashionphile.
Tee- Anine Bing (here, here, here) Jeans- American Eagle (gifted) Bag- Fendi (similar, similar, similar) Shoes- Zara (similar) Earrings- ASOS Sunglass- MVMT (gifted) Lip- Mac Cosmetics
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Spring Beauty Edit
Nordstrom is having their seasonal Beauty Trend Events! This Spring it's focused on Luminous skin and Hi-Definition lips. At the event, guests can learn how to achieve the freshest runway-inspired looks of the season and get free samples and exclusive gifts with your purchases (while supplies last). Receive one-on-one time with Nordstrom beauty experts, tips tricks to nail the newest trends and receive beauty buzz intel from industry insiders — and it’s free to attend!
In honor of the Nordstrom Beauty event, I wanted to share my picks for the Spring Beauty Edit 2018. I will be honest with you I can't keep up with all the latest trends, but for spring and summer, I think a fresh, dewy base and a bright glossy lips are a match made in heaven. I must warn you I got way too excited and I ended up picking out a lot of products. I think it's good to have options, and since I'm focusing on skin and lips I'm including foundations, blush, bronzers, and a lot of pretty lipsticks.
So, let's begin!
So, let's begin!
Spring Beauty Edit
Spring Beauty Edit
First up are the base products I always start with prepping my skin with a hydrating serum and a moisturizer with an SPF 30 followed by a primer. The one I'm loving right now is the Makeup forever HD Serum Booster, its lightweight, hydrating, and it smooths out the appearance of fine lines.
Here are my top three foundation picks:
Here are my top three foundation picks:
- Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick $46 - lately, this has been my go-to foundation. It's very creamy, long-wearing, blendable and it has a full coverage finish. I love that I can use this as a concealer, I've also worn this foundation all throughout the year, and I didn't experience any caking or creasing. It covers redness, blemishes like a dream, and a little goes a long way with this foundation. This is one of my tried and tested foundation and I always get compliments when I wear this foundation.
- Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $64 this is a new discovery, but it quickly became one of my favorite due to the lightweight, buildable coverage finish. Luminous Silk foundation has an oil-free formula with a silky texture, and a satin finish. It doesn't cling to any dry patches or emphasize the texture on my skin. You can sheer out the coverage by adding a drop of facial oil or moisturizer of your choice, and to build up the coverage use a beauty blender for an opaque finish. The shade range is a bit of an issue, there are not enough shades with a yellow undertone. I picked up the shade #8 which is the closest match for me.
- Mac Cosmetics Face and Body Foundation $30- this foundation doesn't need a formal introduction its loved by many, and it is one of my favorite foundation of all time. This is a lightweight, long-wearing, light to medium coverage foundation with a natural skin-like finish. I have developed broken capillaries over the past few years (due to the lack of sun protection I bet that will teach me) this foundation does a decent job at covering up all my imperfections. If you have severe acne spots or hyperpigmentation you'll definitely need to spot conceal. Face and Body has a runny texture, so I like to use my fingers to apply this foundation. This foundation doesn't settle into any fine lines, clog my pores or cling to dry patches, it provides a smooth, even finish. I've been using this foundation since I was 18, and I will continue to use it as long as it works for me. This is also a staple in many makeup artists kits cause of the natural finish and it photographs really well.
Spring Beauty Edit
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder $38 has been a staple in my makeup routine for many years. I like to set my concealer with this powder, and I also like to lightly dust this on my t-zone. In order to obtain a luminous glow, I have to be very light hand with the application so, I use as little powder as possible. If you have very oily t-zone, I would recommend the Lancome Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Powder $40 it has a wide shade range to choose from, and it's a medium to full coverage finish powder that does a great job at keeping the oil at bay.
Spring Beauty Edit
As I have mentioned earlier, I clearly got a bit carried away. Honestly, I can't contain myself when it comes to highlighters and lipsticks. I mean you should take a peek in makeup bag who needs to carry 7+ lipsticks? I do!
I picked out a few of my favorites cheek products in both powder and cream formula. I recently started using cream products I don't know why I waited so long to try them. It really goes hand in hand with the radiant glowy look.
First up are the powder bronzer, highlighters, and blush.
- Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer* $50- this bronzer gives me the ultimate sun-kissed glow! It has a soft texture that blends effortlessly, and it doesn't leave my skin looking orange.
- Tom Ford Skin Illuminating Powder Duo $82- a highlighting duo that can be applied individually or layered together for a multidimensional glow. I love Tom Ford highlighters cause they're very subtle and wearable. I use this duo mostly for my daytime looks cause it gives a natural glow without the chunky glitters.
- Nars Dual-Intensity Blush $ 45- Nars Dual-Intensity blush palette (review here) is one of my most used blush palettes. If you didn't get the chance to purchase the palette fear not cause it also comes in duos, and there are a few shades to choose from. These blushes can be used wet or dry depending on the intensity you're going for. I personally prefer using them dry since it's highly pigmented I don't feel the need to use them wet. Dual-Intensity blushes are very long wearing, and it has a satin finish.
- Laura Mercier Face Illuminator $44- Indiscretion, is a perfect everyday highlighter it has buttery a texture, and it's a beautiful rose gold shade. This highlighter can be used wet or dry and I prefer it dry to avoid the intense metallic highlighter look. However, I do like to use this wet when I use it as a brow bone highlighter. This is quite subtle but it adds just the right amount of glow.
- Mac Extra Dimension Skinfinish $34 Whisper of Gilt is probably one of Mac's bestselling highlighter, and it has now joined the permanent line. This highlighter is quite the opposite of subtle it's an intense, highly pigmented, champagne gold highlighter. I like to use this mostly during night time looks it has a cool liquid-powder texture, and I think this is a great option for anyone who loves an opaque finish highlighter.
- Cle De Peau Beaute Luminizing Face Enhancer $95 a beautiful highlighter that's subtle with a hint of shimmer. Don't be afraid of the shimmer cause its an overspray. Once you get rid of that layer of shimmer you're left with a luxuriously soft, silky, and lustrous finish highlighter.
- Wander Beauty On-the-Glow Bronzer & Illuminator* $45- a cream-to-powder formula that delivers a natural, pure matte, sun-kissed hue to the cheeks and face, while the illuminator imparts a subtle healthy glow and adds dimension to the face and body. Infused with a proprietary blend of HD pigments, vitamins, and hydrating ingredients, the buildable formula glides beautifully onto the skin, flattering all complexions. This is one of the creamiest bronzers I've used thus far. I also love that it comes with a highlighter so it's very travel-friendly. I have a detailed review with swatches here.
- By Terry Glow-Expert* $48- a two-in-one product which you can use to highlight and contour and it also has a brush on the other end. It has a creamy formula with a pearl finish, and it glides on the skin like butter. I have the shade Amber Light, I like to mix both shades to warm up my skin. The formula is incredible and I love how this stick duo looks on the skin it provides the prettiest glossy finish.
- YSL Touche Eclat Glow Shot Liquid Highlighter* $42 a liquid highlighter that brightens your complexion that gives your skin a radiant, dewy glow. I have the shade 2 Sunrise it's a beautiful pink opalescent shade. This is a bit sheer so you can mix this with your foundation for a luminescent glow.
- Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick $42 a highly pigmented, long-wearing, an innovative formula that adjusts to your body temperature to blend effortlessly into the skin. It’s also formulated with hollow microspheres for a weightless feel on the skin. It blends into the skin without any streaks with a high shine and metallic finish.
- Wander Beauty On-the-Glow Blush & Illuminator* $42- this is just as good as the bronzer duo the formula is very creamy, easy to blend, and the pigmentation is incredible. I also have a detailed review and swatches of this duo here.
Spring Beauty Edit
Spring Beauty Edit
Spring Beauty Edit
Spring Beauty Edit
I love peachy, coral lipsticks as you can tell I feel like its the perfect shade for spring and summer. I don't wear a lot of bold, colorful lipsticks, but when I do it's usually a bright orange or a coral shade.
- Tom Ford Sheer Lip Color $54- a lustrous sheen of color that complements sun-kissed, summer skin. I have four Lip Color Sheers, and I really like the texture of these lipsticks it has a comfortable wear that provides a layer of hydration to the lips.
- Chantecaille Lip Chic* $38- Hyacinth is a pinkish coral shade with a satin finish. I absolutely love the lip chic formula it has a sheer coverage with a very pretty glossy finish. I recently reviewed the Chantecaille spring collection here which includes this lipstick.
- Nars Velvet Lip Glide $26- Bound is a lovely rosy pink shade. These lip glides are highly pigmented, it goes on like a gloss, but sets like a lipstick. I also have a full review of the Nars Velvet Lip Glides here.
- Giorgio Armani Lip Magnet Liquid Lipsticks* $38- I have two shades 400 and 505 both are very pretty and fun bright colors. The creamy consistency glides on the lips smoothly, it has a non-drying formula, and it lasts for 3-4 hours before it starts to fade. I love the shade 400 it is a bright warm red, and I think it will suit most skin tones.
- YSL Volupté Liquid Balm $32- I'm a huge fan of YSL lip products so I had to try their newest launch, Volupte liquid Balm. A medium-coverage, high-shine liquid lip color that deeply moisturizes and protects lips like a balm. I picked up the shade in N12 Chase Me Nude it's a peachy nude. The formula is superb, and although, it's a lip balm it's still nicely saturated.
- Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Hydrating Shaping Lip Color $32- 172 Impatiente, a stunning orange-red. The formula is infused with moisture-boosting Pro-Bylane, it gives your lips a high color payoff without drying out your lips. I love using this lipstick during spring/summer it really brightens up my complexion, and the formula is quite hydrating which is always a plus.
- Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High-Intensity Refillable Lipstick $34- by now you can see a pattern of glossy, satin finish lipsticks. Well, this one fits right in with the rest of the lipsticks. This is a long-wearing, highly saturated lipstick with a satin finish. I accumulated a few shades of the Confession Ultra Slim lipsticks, but my favorite is I've Never_ which is a nude rose. I really like this shade of nude it's perfect for medium to tan skin tone, and it won't give you that washed out look.
- Chanel Rouge Coco Shine $37- this is probably my most used Chanel lipstick. I always keep this in my makeup bag for a quick touch up. Etourdie is a shimmering rosy pink shade with a sheer coverage that provides long-lasting hydration with a water-light texture. It glides on the lips easily, and it has a very pretty glossy finish.
- Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lipgloss* $20- this was launched recently, and I've reviewed all the shades here. Urban Decay did a great job with the shade range my favorites are Backtalk and Snitch. It's formulated with vitamin E and peppermint oil, a hydrating formula that leaves lips feeling nourished with an immediate plumping effect and it has a yummy vanilla-mint flavor.
- Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil* $26- I wouldn't put this in the lipstick category since it's more of a clear oil/gloss that keeps your lips hydrated throughout the day. I like to use this lip oil as a lipstick topper especially with a matte lipstick cause it provides a glossy, plumping effect to the lips.
This concludes my Spring Beauty Edit. I hope you enjoyed my picks and don't forget to check out the Nordstrom stores and event dates. You can simply RSVP online or ask for special accommodations by calling or stopping by your favorite cosmetics or skincare counter, located within Nordstrom.
All of the products I have mentioned today are available at Nordstrom, so If you're interested in any of these products you can check it out in store.
All of the products I have mentioned today are available at Nordstrom, so If you're interested in any of these products you can check it out in store.
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Hey guys I did this super quick and easy bronzey look for Imats It literally took me 10 min hope you guys like it and try it out.
BROW
- Mac Spiked Eye Brow Pencil
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder
FACE
- Mac Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50
- Makeup Forever HD Foundation
- Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
- Hourglass Radiant Light Ambient Lighting Powder ( to set the concealer )
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer
- Mac Utterly Game Mineralize Blush
- Mac Soft & Gentle MSF
- Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
BROW
- Mac Spiked Eye Brow Pencil
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder
FACE
- Mac Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50
- Makeup Forever HD Foundation
- Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
- Hourglass Radiant Light Ambient Lighting Powder ( to set the concealer )
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer
- Mac Utterly Game Mineralize Blush
- Mac Soft & Gentle MSF
- Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
LIP
- J. Cat Beauty The Big Lip Pencil Caramel Mocha
- Mac Yash Lipstick
EYE
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer
- Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow Spiced Rum ( on the lids )
- Mac Brown Script Eye Shadow ( on the crease )
- Mac Carbon Eye Shadow ( outer v )
- Mac Vanilla & Rice Paper Eye Shadow ( brow bone highlight )
- Mac Rice Paper Eye Shadow ( tear duct )
- Mac Brown Script Eye Shadow ( lower lash line )
- Inglot Gel Liner
- Chanel Le Volume De Chanel & Benefit They're Real! Mascara
- Stilla Kajal Eye Liner Topaz ( water line )
Hey dolls its time to incorporate colors into our makeup, accessories and outfits. Since I'm not a big fan of full on bright colors on my eyes I usually go for a colored liner or smudge some bright color eye shadow on my lower lash line. I'm loving royal bright blue color for this spring. This is how I added some colors into my look hope you guys like this easy look and try it out =)
EYES
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- Mac Vanilla Eyeshadow ( on the lids )
- Mac Texture Eyeshadow ( on the crease )
- Mac Vanilla & NYC Eyeshadow ( on the brow bone )
- OCC Jubilee Pigment ( on the tear duct )
- Mac Deep Truth & Freshwater Eyeshadow ( lower lash line )
- Mac Vibrant Grape & Stars and Rockets Eyeshadow ( blended with Deep Truth e/s on the lower lash line )
- Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Mascara
- Guerlain Maxi Lash Mascara
FACE
- Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
- Mac Face and Body Foundation mixed with Mac Sun Rush Lustre Drops
- Eve Pearl Dual Salmon Concealer
- Hourglass Radiant Light Ambient Lighting Powder ( to set the concealer )
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer
- Tarte Exposed Blush
- Hourglass Incandescent Light Ambient Lighting Powder ( highlight )
- Mac Skin finish Natural ( on the t-zone )
LIP
- NYX Natural Lip Pencil
- Mac Peach stock Lipstick
Happy Valentines Day!!! I hope you guys have an amazing day with your loved ones. To those who are not celebrating Valentines Day I hope you enjoy your Friday. I never celebrated Valentines Day either until I met my one true love. So corny haha.. I did this fun glittery red lips for you guys. I really loved how the glitter gave that metallic look. I gotta warn you guys this post is kinda pic heavy with that being said hope you guys enjoy this glittery lips.
LIP
- Mac Cherry Lip Liner
- Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick
- Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani 400 Lipstick
- Red Glitter ( from a craft store )
Line your lips with a red lip liner ( Mac Cherry lip liner ). Then apply a matte red lipstick ( Mac Ruby Woo lipstick). Then apply a creamy red lipstick ( Armani Rouge d'Armani 400 lipstick ) which will help adhere the glitter. Now pack on the red glitter ( craft glitter ) and its OK if you make any mistake you can clean it up with some concealer once you do that you are all done!
Hey guys I posted a picture of this look on my page today, and some of you asked for a list of products I've used to create this look so here it goes.
FACE
- Mac Prep+Prime Face Protection SPF50
- Mac Face & Body Foundation
- Mac Studio Finish Concealer SPF35
- Ben Nye Banana Powder
- Mac Brow Pencil Spiked
- Anastasia Brow Powder Duo
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer
- Clinique Cheek Pop Peach Pop
- Mac MSF Soft & Gentle
- Lancome Dual Finish Powder
- Urban Decay De Slick Setting Spray
FACE
- Mac Prep+Prime Face Protection SPF50
- Mac Face & Body Foundation
- Mac Studio Finish Concealer SPF35
- Ben Nye Banana Powder
- Mac Brow Pencil Spiked
- Anastasia Brow Powder Duo
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer
- Clinique Cheek Pop Peach Pop
- Mac MSF Soft & Gentle
- Lancome Dual Finish Powder
- Urban Decay De Slick Setting Spray
Lip
- Mac Hug Me Lipstick
- elf Matte Lip Color Natural
EYES
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer
- NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk ( on the lids )
- Inglot 463 eye shadow ( on the lids )
- Mac Saddle & Texture eyeshadow ( crease )
- Mac Uninterrupted eyeshadow ( upper crease )
- Mac Sweet Joy eyeshadow ( brow bone highlight )
- Mac Vex eyeshadow ( tear duct )
- Inglot Gel Liner 77
- Sephora Emerald Lid Liner Stain
- Mac Saddle eyeshadow ( lower lash line )
- Stila Kajal Eyeliner ( water line )
- Benefit They're Real Mascara
Now its time for some chit chat .. Who's ready for spring? I know I'm, I guess we have a to wait a little longer. For now I'm indulging in some spring makeup collections. For instance this adorable Clinique new cheek pop blush.
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer
- NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk ( on the lids )
- Inglot 463 eye shadow ( on the lids )
- Mac Saddle & Texture eyeshadow ( crease )
- Mac Uninterrupted eyeshadow ( upper crease )
- Mac Sweet Joy eyeshadow ( brow bone highlight )
- Mac Vex eyeshadow ( tear duct )
- Inglot Gel Liner 77
- Sephora Emerald Lid Liner Stain
- Mac Saddle eyeshadow ( lower lash line )
- Stila Kajal Eyeliner ( water line )
- Benefit They're Real Mascara
Now its time for some chit chat .. Who's ready for spring? I know I'm, I guess we have a to wait a little longer. For now I'm indulging in some spring makeup collections. For instance this adorable Clinique new cheek pop blush.
I think I'm the last one to purchase this product. I tried to look the other way but it didn't work. Nowadays social medias are such a enabler I tell you but I'm glad I purchase this though cause its an amazing blush. Many of you might not know this but I started my beauty adventure with this brand. I will do a review on these blush once I receive the other three. I also decided to rotate my makeup every week so I can try and use up some of the makeup I have in my collection. I rediscovered my Inglot eye shadows and it seems to me i can't put them down. Which means more makeup looks are on it's way.
Hey loves this is the third and last Valentines Day look that I created for you guys. For this look I wanted to use soft colors so the colors lavender and lilac came to mind. I wanted a wearable look so I kept it pretty simple. I skipped lashes for this look but if you want you can add some falsies. I also wanted to keep the skin really dewy. Mac's lustre drops added that perfect glow to the skin. I was having some trouble with the lighting it was a gloomy day. Hope you like this look and try it out =)
FACE
- Bare Minerals Prime Time Foundation Primer
- Mac Brow Pencil Spiked
- Anastasia Brow Powder Duo
- MUFE HD Foundation mixed with Mac Lustre Drops Sun Rush
- Eve Pearl Dual Salmon Concealer
- Mac Studio Fix Powder
- Benefit Hoola Bronzer
- Mac Pink Cult Blush
- Benefit Watt's Up!
- Mac MSF Petticoat
- Urban Decay De Slick Makeup Setting Spray
EYES
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer
- NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk ( on the lids )
- Inglot Matte 346 & D.S. 493 eyeshadow ( on the lids )
- Mac Texture & Saddle eyeshadow ( on the crease )
- Mac Vanilla eyeshadow ( brow bone highlight )
- Inglot 77 Gel Liner
- Mac Lithe Pigment ( tear duct )
- Mac Designer Purple Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner ( waterline )
- Mac Texture eyeshadow ( bottom lash line )
- Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Mascara
LIP
- Mac Brave & Blankety Lipstick
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