June Beauty Favorites

June 28, 2017

BEAUTY FAVORITES: GIVENCHY ROUGE INTERDIT SATIN LIPSTICKS | 
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL DUAL PRIMER AND BB CREAM | TCFS MCGIRLY RICE SCRUB | 
& OTHER STORIES FIG FICTION ROLL ON PERFUME OIL | 
GIVENCHY LE ROUGE PERFECTO BEAUTIFYING LIP BALM | L'OREAL REVITALIFT | 
BLENDSMART ROTATING FOUNDATION BRUSH SET

THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY OCTOLY AND INFLUENSTER BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.

Happy Hump Day, everyone! Well, not so much for me as I am stuck in jury duty hell. What do you think the worst part about being summoned is? The waiting game? Being forced to be stuck somewhere for eight hours a day? The dirty bathrooms? For me, it's definitely sitting around and waiting. Luckily, I brought my trusty laptop to be able to continue working and cranking out content for you guys. Today's post is all on my new beauty product discoveries from the past month. A few Givenchy and K-beauty favorites, I've also found the ultimate foundation brush and new summer scent! Let's check out some of my recent beauty and makeup essentials.

1. GIVENCHY ROUGE INTERDIT SATIN LIPSTICK #5 - NUDE IN THE DARK

Embellish your smile with the GIVENCHY Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick, a vibrant signature lipstick that is guaranteed to turn heads. Pairing long-lasting wear and vibrant, satiny color, Rouge Interdit makes its mark with a collection of fashion-forward hues and an unbelievably weightless feel on the lips. It's your ally for a statement smile. The Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick is enriched with precious black rose oil, which caresses lips with softness and moisture whilst ensuring an unparalleled texture. Its creamy and silky feel makes it the perfect lipstick for any occasion.

2. TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL RULES GET READY DUAL PRIMER

Brand from South Korea: too cool for school. A moisturizing primer that perfectly covers pores and brightens up skin tone with a primer balm in the cap. Controls sebum, moisturizes skin and refines wrinkles near eye area. How to use: 1. Take a moderate amount of moisturizing primer and evenly spread over face before applying foundation. 2. Cover pores and imperfections near nose and eyes with primer balm.

3. TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL RULES DUAL COVER BB CREAM

A BB cream with concealer in the cap that perfectly cover blemishes, creating sleek and flawless skin. Contains tea tree oil that soothes troubled areas. Provides rich moisture and nutrients to skin, preventing skin troubles. How to use: 1. BB Cream: After basic skin care, apply a small amount of product to hands and spread evenly across facial surface. 2. Concealer: Apply a moderate amount on the areas with imperfections and spread not to have any border with skin tone.

4. TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL MCGIRLY RICE SCRUB

A highly concentrated facial peeling cream containing Cellulose removes dead skin cells, leaving the skin brightened and firmed. After cleansing, remove moist. Dispense right amount and apply to the face. Massage softly in a circular motion for 1 minute, rinse off with lukewarm water and continue with basic skin care routine.

5. & OTHER STORIES FIG FICTION ROLL ON PERFUME

Scents of musky, green fig leaves swaying in the warm evening air are captured in every drop of this travel-friendly roll-on perfume oil. I love that it's a non-alcohol formula, keeping it all natural with a really great scent.

6. GIVENCHY LE ROUGE PERFECTO BEAUTIFYING LIP BALM

A three-in-one plumping, moisturizing, and color-boosting balm encased in pink genuine leather. Le Rouge Perfecto is the ideal three-in-one balm to create lovely, glowy lips. Lips appear suppler, softer, and fuller upon application, and their natural color is subtly heightened it's the perfect nude. This balm naturally reacts with the Ph of your skin and provides an easy-to-wear beauty ally that gives your look the finishing touch. The balm comes encased in a gorgeous light pink genuine leather sheath, making it the perfect beauty accessory.

7. L'OREAL REVITALIFT TRIPLE POWER DEEP-ACTING MOISTURIZER

Revitalift Triple Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer - Aging skin requires more intensive action to help restore its youthful look. With age, wrinkles become more permanent, skin loses its resilience and the face, neck and jawline begin to sag. This luxurious, lightweight cream helps transform the look of aging skin by working both on skin's surface and penetrating skin's surface by combining Hyaluronic Acid, a proven wrinkle-fighter, with L'Oral's highest concentration of Pro-Xylane, an exclusive anti-aging super ingredient developed by L'Oral Paris Laboratories.Intensive Triple Action Skin Care: 1. Repair Wrinkles: Revitalift Triple Power with Hyaluronic Acid rapidly penetrates skin to fight each wrinkle. 2. Redensify Skin: Revitalift Triple Power with concentrated Pro-Xylane re-volumizes to strengthen skin. 3. Re-Firm Skin: Revitalift Triple Power with concentrated Pro-Xylane, which has been shown to enhance collagen production, firms and tightens skin. You will definitely see dramatic results.

8. GIVENCHY ROUGE INTERDIT SATIN LIPSTICK #6 - ROSE NOCTURNE

Embellish your smile with the GIVENCHY Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick, a vibrant signature lipstick that is guaranteed to turn heads. Pairing long-lasting wear and vibrant, satiny colour, Rouge Interdit makes its mark with a collection of fashion-forward hues and an unbelievably weightless feel on the lips. It's your ally for a statement smile. The Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick is enriched with precious black rose oil, which caresses lips with softness and moisture whilst ensuring an unparalleled texture. Its creamy and silky feel makes it the perfect lipstick for any occasion.

9. BLENDSMART ROTATING FOUNDATION BRUSH STARTER SET

A customizable set with a first, all-in-one rotating makeup brush and a free Travel Case to enhance how you blend makeup. The New blendSMART2 will forever change the way you apply makeup with its perfectly calibrated rotating brush head that flawlessly blends and buffs for natural-looking makeup.

LOVE & XX'S,

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GIVENCHY Rouge Interdit - Satin Lipstick 3.4g 05 - Nude in the Dark

too cool for school - Rules Get Ready Dual Primer

too cool for school - Rules Dual Cover BB Cream SPF30

too cool for school - McGirly Rice Scrub

Givenchy Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm

L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer

GIVENCHY Rouge Interdit - Satin Lipstick 3.4g 06 - Rose Nocturne

blendSMART blendSMART2 Rotating Foundation Brush Starter Set

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Eve by Eve's Body Trio – Golden Age

June 14, 2017

BODY TRIO – GOLDEN AGE COLLECTION: CHAMPAGNE SHOWER GEL | DETOXIFYING ANTI-CELLULITE SERUM | FIRMING ANTI-STRETCH MARK BODY LOTION

THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY EVE BY EVE'S, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.

Happy Wednesday, guys! I've got so much upcoming content for you guys, I am beyond excited for the upcoming projects I'll be partaking in the next few weeks. One, I'll be shooting my very first commercial on Monday(!) I can't say anything more until the day of the shoot so stay tuned and follow the behind the scenes on my Insta-Stories! Two, I'll be shooting my very first cover for a fashion magazine and the theme is a concept I've been wanting to do for the longest time so you can imagine my enthusiasm about this! The issue won't be out until the fall but I can't wait! Lastly, I will be posting a new YouTube editorial video in light of Father's day approaching us, it will go live later this afternoon and I am thrilled to be creating videos for my audience again. The video is dedicated to my father, who unfortunately passed away nearly five years ago. Full blog post with the video included will also be live on the blog tomorrow, phew that's a lot in one paragraph! :)

Today's blog post is focused on a brand I've recently discovered. Eve’s Temptation was founded in 2001 by Eva Hsieh. Her philosophy that beauty starts on the inside and radiates on the outside, sparked the idea that there is no more intimate a garment that a woman can wear than her lingerie. While not always visible, great fitting lingerie has the power to instill confidence, giving a woman the power to shine. A true advocate for style with comfort, Eva believes that intimate apparel is the first layer of clothing and the perfect fit helps a woman feel her most confident. Over the years, our team has been dedicated to perfecting the fit process, implementing a 16-step fit process in designing a single lingerie garment. A combination of classic French designs with exquisite craftsmanship, we offer a versatile assortment of products ranging from bras, panties, sleep, and loungewear, to swim, shapewear sportswear and now, ready-to-wear. Eva’s passion for beauty from within also led to the creation of our beauty and skincare range. Their team has spent years traveling the globe, sourcing only the finest ingredients and choosing the most prestigious locations to bring a natural, organic and luxurious beauty collection. Like the Body Trio - Golden Age collection, for example.

1. CHAMPAGNE RENEWAL SHOWER GEL

Rich in powerful antioxidants, it protects the skin from environmental damages and promotes collagen renewal. With its red vine leaf extract - it helps increase microcirculation, strengthen blood vessels, and promote collagen and elastin productions. The Champagne Renewal Shower Gel is formulated without Parabens and is perfect for all skin types. I love how the rich lather in the shower gel is and my skin was so plump and soft after use. I mean, who doesn't want to put champagne on their skin?! Is it as decadent as it sounds? You betcha! The gel has the most gorgeous shimmery tint to it as well, giving your skin that extra summer glow.

2. DETOXIFYING ANTI-CELLULITE BODY SERUM

With key ingredients such as vectorized caffeine, green tea extract, Breton kelp extract and Gamma-PGA (Japanese soybeans) this anti-cellulite body serum provides lasting hydration, reaches fat accumulation, detoxifies and eliminates toxins while slimming, revitalizing and renewing, it reaches the heart of the cells to deliver long-lasting slimming action. The serum smells amazing along with its effectiveness.

3. FIRMING ANTI-STRETCH MARK BODY LOTION

With Tara gum & chicory extract, spirulina & Maritima Aster algae extract, firming oil blend and Gamma-PGA (Japanese Fermented Soybeans) this anti-stretch mark body lotion also provides lasting hydration, along with an increase in microcirculation and skin metabolism, and a strong firming action by stimulating collagen production. I love the firming oil blend due to its richness in vitamins and fatty acids, cranberry oil, sweet almond oil, grape seed oil and argan oil aids in conditioning the skin and preventing the formation of stretch marks. The fast absorption leaves my skin satin smooth with no oil residue. I strongly recommend applying the serum before the lotion to obtain its long-lasting effects.

LOVE & XX'S,

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Eve by Eve's Champagne Renewal Shower Gel

Eve by Eve's Detoxifying Anti-Cellulite Body Serum

Eve by Eve's Firming Anti-Stretch Mark Body Lotion

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Recent Beauty Favorites: Dermablend, YSL & More

May 9, 2017

RECENT BEAUTY FAVORITES: YSL BEAUTY MON PARIS EAU DE PARFUM STAR COLLECTOR | 
DERMABLEND LOOSE SETTING POWDER | DERMABLEND PRO FACE & BODY BRUSH | 
WANDER BEAUTY MICRO BROW PENCIL | LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR BB BLUR | 
CAILYN O! WOW BRUSH | 100 PERCENT PURE BRIGHT EYES CREAMY LONG LASTING EYE LINER

THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY YSL BEAUTY, DERMABLEND, WANDER BEAUTY, LA ROCHE-POSAY, CAILYN O!, & 100 PERCENT PURE BUT ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED HERE ARE MY OWN.

Hey, everyone! I just wanted to start off by thanking everyone for all of their feedback from last Friday's post. It was also the first time I received a negative comment on my blog which of course at first, stung, but then I quickly realized: One - this person intentionally went out of their way to leave a ridiculous comment, which in turn proves they have too much time on their hands, and Two - one has to be way more thick-skinned than that to get through judgmental remarks, scrutiny, criticism and then some in this industry. I responded the way I wanted to respond to the person who wanted to deliberately hurt me and I will leave it at that because any more time spent on it would be sad. But to those who reached out with love, kindess, and support, thank you!! I can never tell you how much it means to me. So speaking of thick-skinned... today's post is featuring some of my most recent favorite beauty products! Come take a loooksie down below!

1. YSL BEAUTY MON PARIS EAU DE PARFUM STAR COLLECTOR

Sparkling red berries and pear mixed with a sensual peony accord combined with exotic white Datura flower and creamy musk swirled with spicy patchouli to create an unforgettable Parisian journey of love, this Star Edition brings a more rock and couture attitude with the stars that dress the bottle. A new collector to highlight the edgy style of Yves Saint Laurent. It is a bit too musky for me, but the floral scents do help with the balanced scent. Made in France.

2. DERMABLEND LOOSE SETTING POWDER

Want a complexion that stays all day? Try the legendary Dermablend Loose Setting Powder. This powder provides a shine free finish that helps keep makeup in place for up to 16 hours of wear. Simply dust all over your concealer or foundation to lock your look in place. Formulated with silky micronized powders, this product helps keep your complexion matte, even and flawless. It's my first setting powder and trust me when I say this, I don't think I'll be switching to any other setting powder anytime soon!

3. DERMABLEND PRO FACE & BODY BRUSH

Makeup coverage blends easily with Dermablend Pro Face & Body Brush. Made from high-quality hairs this large fluffy rounded head allows for application on large surfaces. This brush has a convenient short handle allowing for use on both the face and the body. I love using this brush with the loose setting powder as it gives good coverage and is light to the touch. Definitely a good investment.

4. WANDER BEAUTY MICRO BROW PENCIL

Wander Beauty's 'Micro Brow Pencil' creates natural-looking and sculpted eyebrows. It has an ultra-fine tip that mimics brow hair for sparse areas, and a brush for a soft, defined shape. This 'Taupe' hue works best for those with dark blonde to light brown hair and goes perfectly with my new lighter-colored hair (literally almost blonde, you guys, lol)

5. LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR BB BLUR CREAM MOUSSE

Blur the appearance of pores, blemishes and fine lines with La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur, a new generation skincare hybrid that absorbs oil all day long. Specifically tailored for oily skin, BB Blur will provide day-long control of shine with Aircilium, a cutting-edge ingredient that forms a supple and resistant film over the skin that smoothes its surface whilst letting it breathe. NASA-used Aircilium absorbs 3 times its weight in oil, keeping the skin matte and unified with a velvet finish. Added Perlite composed of silica is 5 times more powerful than talc and protects against humidity with its continuous blotting paper effect. Suitable for the most sensitive of skin, the skin-perfecting formula contains blurring technology that scatters light to visibly fade pores and fine lines. The cream mousse contains shade adapting pigments that work to color match the skin on application, whilst providing medium coverage that will erase imperfections and leave a radiant, flawless finish. Go and get this NOW. You will be just as obsessed as I am!

6. CAILYN O! WOW BRUSH

Cailyn O! Wow Brush - Velvety-Soft Touch, Award-Winning Finish - Thousands of micro-fine, ultra-soft bristles are densely packed for the most flawless, porcelain finish in a flash! The dome-shaped angled brush head contours to every corner of the face for smooth, airbrushed application of liquid or powder makeup, serums, and creams. You won't believe how velvety-soft this brush is! This ergonomic-styled wand, with slip-off cap, is self-standing to keep germs & dirt at bay. Perfect for makeup table or travel!

7. 100 PERCENT PURE BRIGHT EYES CREAM LONG LASTING EYELINER

This creamy long lasting formula glides on your eyelids to beautify and define your eyes while nourishing your skin with Vitamin E. An old-kept secret to brighter-looking eyes? Put white eyeliner on the bottom inner lids of your eyes to give that extra pop and attention to them! Works with every other shade you work with as well :)

LOVE & XX'S,

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YSL BEAUTY Mon Paris Eau de Parfum Star Collector

100% PURE CREAMY LONG LASTING WHITE LINER

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MaQ's New Fave – Nature's Recipe Grain Free Salmon Dog Food

April 11, 2017

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Nature’s Recipe®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Some of you may have read up on MaQ, my German Shepherd dog's diet a while back. For many years it's strictly been raw red meat (sometimes chicken or salmon), sushi rice, cooked green beans with a dollop of cottage cheese and olive oil. And glucosamine pills to keep those hips in check.(Whoa.) While I haven't fed him purely kibble food since he was a puppy, the vet has recommended putting a little bit of it into MaQ's meals. What is the reasoning behind this? There are just some ingredients dogs cannot get in other food categories like in dog food. Which is why lately, I've been giving my fur baby Nature's Recipe Grain Free Salmon Dog Food, a healthy & nutritious easy-to-digest dry food MaQ has become completely addicted to! Look how adoringly patient he is waiting to eat his breakfast! Awe!

It's no surprise that salmon is healthy. And while it's the number-one ingredient in Nature's Recipe grain free easy to digest salmon, sweet potato & Pumpkin recipe, it's also part of an all-star lineup including nutrient-dense carbohydrate sources to help your dog stay on the move. Sweet potatoes and pumpkin round out this mix, giving your dog a nutritious, easy-to-digest food that doesn't get in the way of all that delicious salmon. The best part? It is new at Walmart, it has no corn or wheat, no artificial flavors or preservatives, and no poultry-by-poultry meal. Which is why for many years I didn't feel confident including dry dog food into his diet. German Shepherds are prone to extremely sensitive digestive systems and I'm always a little weary giving him something new since it throws his tummy off.

But with Nature's Recipe's real chicken or fish being the #1 ingredients in their dry recipes, made with premium protein sources and fiber to help support digestion, energy and satisfy natural cravings for every stage of a dog's life, it is the perfect form of dry kibble for MaQ. And he goes absolutely nuts over the smell of the kibble alone! You should have seen his face when I first introduced the bag, I thought his eyeballs were going to pop right out he was so excited! In today's post, I mixed the kibble in with raw salmon, (like a total grizzly bear, he is a savage when it comes to this specific fish) shredded carrots with lettuce, white rice, and olive oil. We even feed him handheld treats out of the kibble as an in-between snack! It's his grandpa's (YES, he has a grandpa!) favorite way to give him a treat. Can you tell he's lovingly spoiled?! :)

If you're a pet owner, I strongly recommend Nature's Recipe Dog (and cat) Food for your beloved babies. They have a variety of other flavors besides salmon such as chicken, lamb and more! There is also a line of wet dog food too if that's your pooches' thing! The best part, is you can find Nature's Recipe at your local Walmart. This makes the switch to kibble easy and convenient. For more info on this amazing dog food line, click here!

LOVE & XX'S,

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WALMART NATURE'S RECIPE GRAIN FREE SALMON DOG FOOD

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Urban Decay Cosmetics

April 4, 2017

URBAN DECAY COSMETICS: VICE LIPSTICKS IN NUDE & NO-TELL MOTEL | 
24/7 GLIDE-ON LIP LINERS IN DISOBEDIENT & PHONE CALL | 
EYESHADOWS IN TEASE, CHASE, RIFF, SCORPIO, EXTRAGALATIC & BORDELLO

THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY URBAN DECAY COSMETICS.

If you think all eyeshadows are the same, then you clearly haven't tried Urban Decay. These eyeshadows have a soft, amazingly velvety texture and deliver rich, decadent color and long lasting, crease free wear. The best part? With an insane range of shades in every texture imaginable, there's something for everyone. Every velvety shade of Eyeshadow features Urban Decay's Pigment Infusion System™, a vehicle for color that holds tightly to pigment and gives the formula its glide. The proprietary blend of ingredients allows the color to weave itself through the Eyeshadow formula. What does all that mean? Insane color payout. Color that stays on your lids. Sparkle that doesn't fall. And velvety, suede-like smoothness and blendability. This amazing technology works for every shade and finish. Ever had trouble blending a black or purple shade? How about a matte? Not with Urban Decay. Every shade glides on, blends easily and stays put.

Get primed and ready for action. The long lasting, waterproof liners from Urban Decay glides on smoothly to prime and define for long lasting lip color and clean lines. Smooch. Pout. Smack. Nibble. Lick. 24/7 stays put through everything (yes, everything) you do. When you use this liner to fill in your lips completely, it primes them for lipstick or gloss, grabbing on to color to help it last. Part of the 24/7 family, Urban Decay's long-lasting, waterproof formula glides on smoothly, stays creamy and defines your lips with gorgeous color. And unlike a lot of waterproof pencils, 24/7 never feels dry or cakey. Moisturizing vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil nourish your lips every time you reapply. And shade-matched barrels make it easy to find the exact color you need! Favorite two colors are Disobedient (bright pink) and Phone Call (red).

Vice Lipstick comes in a massive lineup of addictive shades and indulgent finishes - Urban Decay's biggest lineup yet! Vice has it all: Bold brights. Dark, sexy shades. Super-versatile neutrals. With so much variety it'll make your head spin, there's something for everyone - from new shades to cult favorites you thought you'd never see again. Right now I'm currently indulging my lips with No-Tell Motel, a vibrant cherry red color, and Nude, a nude color with a subtle pink tint. Stay tuned for an upcoming outfit post that will be featuring makeup from Urban Decay!