Monday, July 29, 2013

My Everyday Hair Care Routine

Being someone who has always had quite long hair I was taught at a young age to take care of my hair and keep it healthy. My hair is one of my favorite assets and I always like to make sure I'm doing everything I can to keep it healthy and strong.

For my current hair routine I have been using the Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner. Since I have naturally straight hair I like to use the keratin formula to keep it frizz-free (it also helps get rid of any wave so that I can wear my hair straight with no heat!). I have also tried (and loved) the Coconut Milk formula from Organix and would highly recommend it along with any of their other hair products. They have so many formulas for all different hair types; and they smell yummy too! 
My next product is not an everyday product but I wanted to include it anyway. The Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque is my favorite deep conditioning treatment. I like to use this mask twice a week or after I have excessively heat styled my hair. After shampooing I apply it mainly to my ends and then work the rest toward my roots. I put my hair in a shower cap and let it sit for about 5 minuted then rinse. This mask leaves hair feeling soft, looking shiny and healthy, and smelling AMAZING. This is by far my favorite hair product I have every used.

After washing my hair I follow up with the Organix Brazilian Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum. I only use a pea size amount of this on my ends but it truly works wonders in keeping my ends for becoming dry and split.
If I'm not heat styling my hair I end my hair routine here but if I am heat styling I like to use the Redken Satinwear 02 Blow-Dry Lotion before blow drying my hair. This protects hair from the heat and gives it great texture. To add body I use the Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Daily Boost Root Lifter on my roots before blow drying. The combination of these two products gives the perfect salon-style blow out! After I blow dry I usually curl or lightly straighten my hair. To protect my hair from heat I use the Chi 44 Iron Gaurd. I have used this product for years and have yet to find a better heat protectant!
I hope this was helpful for anyone looking for some new hair products to try out! See you next time! xo

Saturday, July 20, 2013

My Waterproof Makeup Picks!

Hot summer afternoons by the pool or beach with friends are always a great time... until you realize your makeup is running down your face in black streaks! Uh-oh! The best way to avoid this makeup disaster is to invest in some waterproof products! These are my three waterproof must haves for summer:

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous mascara (Carbon Black) - This mascara gives great length and volume without clumping. Whether it's the ocean, pool or just a sweaty summer day this mascara isn't going anywhere! The waterproof quality is awesome!
Maybelline Color Tattoo- This product can be used on its own to add a touch of color to your eyes or as an eyeshadow base. My favorite shade is "Bad To The Bronze" which is a shimmery bronze, taupe color.
L'Oreal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain- This lip stain is one of my favorite drugstore products I've ever purchased. This product comes in an array of highly pigmented colors that have a great glossy finish. This lip stain outlasted any other I had tried. Pools, summer snacks and fruity drinks are no match for this great waterproof lip stain!


Please leave a comment with suggestions or requests for future posts! xo

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Summer Backyard Barbeque Outfit

This cute and comfy outfit is perfect for summer days by the pool or barbeques with friends and family!

Outfit:
  • Shorts, eyelet crop top, and headband - Urban Outfitters
  • Shoes - Sperry
  • Jewelry - Alex and Ani bangles, Tiffany heart tag charm bracelet 


Makeup

Face:
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Light foundation in shade 02
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Light concealer in shade 02
  • NYX setting spray
  • Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder in the color Stay Neutral
  • Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess bronzing powder to contour
  • Sephora Blush in N °08 "Rose Petal"
  • Benefit Watts Up highlighter
Eyes:
  • MAC Paint Pot in Painterly to prime lids
  • Too Faced Natural Eye Palette - "Heaven" across lids, "Velvet Revolver" in crease and outer corner, and "Silk Teddy" to highlight inner corner and under the brow bone
  • Maybelline Eyestudio gel liner in "Blackest Black"
  • L'Oreal Hydrofuge Voluminous mascara in "Carbon Black" ( this is my favorite mascara at the moment and it's waterproof  too!)
 Lips:
    •  L'Oreal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Lip Stain in N° 190 "Endless Red"
     



    Monday, July 15, 2013

    My Top Three Summer Lip Colors



    Summer is a great time to experiment with adding color to your makeup looks. Fun, bright lipsticks are my favorite way to do that! Bright pinks, corals and oranges are some great lip colors for this season. A bright pop of color may be just what your summer wardrobe is missing!

    My top three summer lip products are:
    ·         Viva Glam Niki lipstick by MAC:
    This shade of pink is perfect for bright lip newbies. It gives highly pigmented color without going too bright. This is my go-to daytime lip for the summer!
    ·         Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in “Crush”
    This super soft and moisturizing lip color is for you ladies who are a bit more daring! The bright shade of pink can add a great splash of color to any summer outfit, day or night. With its shiny finish, no gloss is needed. This one step lip color is sure to amp up your summer style!
    ·         MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in “Style Surge”
    This coral lipstick is my personal favorite. The pigment is a little on the sheer side but the color is fabulous for those with lighter skin tones who still want to rock the coral lip this season. This muted coral is great when topped with a shimmery lip gloss to give a sun-kissed glow!

    Swatches (from top to bottom)
    -MAC Style Surge
    -UD Crush
    -MAC Viva Glam Niki



    Saturday, July 13, 2013

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    Welcome to my blog + OOTD!



    Hello everyone, welcome to my blog! I will using this blog to make posts about makeup and fashion, including makeup reviews and tips, outfit of the day posts, complete makeup looks and more! To get started I wanted to make a quick outfit/makeup of the day post!
    I wore this outfit out to dinner and a movie with some friends!


     

    Outfit:
    • Top – a boutique in my town
    •    High-waisted shorts – Free People
    •   Shoes – 2011 summer Coach collection


    Jewelry:
    •   Alex and Ani bangles 
    •   Michael Kors rose gold watch



    Face:
    •  Estee Lauder Double Wear Light foundation in shade 02
    • Estee Lauder Double Wear Light concealer in shade 02
    •  NYX setting spray
    • Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder in the color Stay Neutral
    •  Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess bronzing powder to contour
    • Clinique blush in Sunset Glow



    Eyes:
    • MAC Paint Pot in Painterly to prime eyelids
    • MAC Brule all over the lid
    •  MAC Sable in crease and outer corner
    • MAC Naked Lunch in inner corner and under brow bone for highlighting
    •   Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place eye pencil in the shade Coffee
    • Maybelline Rocket Volume mascara




    Lips:
    • MAC Viva Glam Niki lipstick
    •  A light pink gloss by LancĂ´me