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My Beauty Essentials

So I wanted to try something new for today’s blog. I wanted to give vlogs a try again and run through my daily beauty routine. Unfortunately, the sound decided to disappear from my video footage rendering it all useless. Fun, right? Thank goodness it was shot during the tropical storm so it’s not like I had a lot to do regardless. So here is my second attempt. I’ve put together a list of all my daily beauty essentials to share with you. Since I don’t consider myself a “beauty queen” per say, feel free to chime in with recommendations and tips.

This is my daily face.
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& these are the products I use to achieve it:

1. Estee Lauder’s Violet Underground eyeshadow palette
2. Revlon Color Stay Foundation
3. NYC Cover Stick
4. Bobbi Brown Loose Powder
5. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
6. NYC Big Bold Mascara
7. Bobbi Brown Blush (pink rose)
8. Bobbi Brown Lipstick (uber suede)
9. Bobbi Brown Lip Shimmer (uber suede)

I like to mix up high-end products with drugstore to create a flawless, natural face. I think it’s honestly what every girl should try to achieve, not only with makeup but also with wardrobe/accessories. A few key designer items mixed with affordable pieces. Your face should be no different! So do you have anything to add? What can you not do without in your makeup bag?

What I Wore: Polka Dots & Hurricanes

Unfortunately, this weekend consisted of a whole lot of rain, wind and boredom thanks to Tropical Storm Isaac. That means there was basically zero opportunities for an outfit post. Luckily, the hubs and I took two last week so I had one in “storage.” Perfect! Plus, it’s a good one. I’m already a fan of polka dots, stripes and basically any girly pattern, so I am beside myself that dots are making a huge statement this Fall! I love going shopping and seeing a bunch of polkies everywhere – it’s just so fun and whimsical. And you know I love those two adjectives when choosing pieces to add to my wardrobe. Pair it with sparkles, and you might as well put a fork in me: I’m done.

Blouse; Forever 21 {similar}
Jeans; J. Brand via Plato’s Closet
Sparkle loafers; Report via Marshall’s
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Winner of Estee Lauder Giveaway!

First off, thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway and shared the love on Twitter! I appreciate any exposure my little blog can get! I’m glad all of you were excited about it, and I wish I had enough to send to everyone, but unfortunately, there can only be one winner.

And that winner is:

Congratulations, Tracy!!! I’ll be contacting you shortly to get your mailing address so I can send you your prize as soon as possible! Look out for another fun beauty review coming soon!

What I Wore: Green & Yellow

Sorry, that is a pretty terrible Black and Yellow reference.

I should stick to clothes. And that I will! Remember when I used to be scared to color block and incorporate too many colors at once? Long gone are those days. I now love grabbing multiple colors and trying to figure out how I can make them work together. Case in point: green and yellow. This combo literally made me want to grab my car keys and go to the beach. Doesn’t it look like I need a mojito in my hand?

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Lovable Friday

1. Heart wall decal

I can’t get over this ADORABLE wall decal. I know the hubs will absolutely kill me if I buy it for our home, but I’m severely tempted. Like, I may have the checkout screen staring back at me as we speak. Like, I may have hit the submit button. Oh well, he’ll get over it, right?

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