Em Loves Beauty

Where have I been?

2013-07-08T12:31:00.002-04:00

Hello ELB family! I've missed blogging so, so much. I don't really know what exactly has been keeping me away. It's hard to pin point the exact thing but here is an idea of what I've been up to...

Prom

So I guess you could say I'm not the typical high school girl because I was completely dreading prom. Yes it's fun to dress up and get your hair and nails done and wear a pretty dress, but to me, it was just not worth the stress or ungodly amounts of money for just one night. I sucked it up though and went to my senior prom which was surprisingly kind of fun. Once you ignore the fact that every girl there is sizing up every other girl there to see who's hair/nails/makeup/everythingfreakingelse looks better, then it's actually quite enjoyable. One word of advice for future prom attendees: make the most of it. Dancing and enjoying the food made it 100000x better!

Graduating

Yes... the day finally came! Finished my senior year believe it or not. I knew I could do it physically because I was a great student and already accepted/enrolled at my dream school, but I didn't know if I could mentally handle another year of high school. Luckily, I did it and believe me, no tears fell from these eyes (Jojo reference. If you get this, chances are I love you) when the moment finally came to walk across the stage. The picture on the bottom left was taken my a friends parent and truly captures my sense of relief.

Working...

Thankfully, no pictures exist of me working. If pictures of me working did exist, it would feature me looking like a miserable, fake smiling, blob. I have been working 20-30 hours a week this summer which leaves little time for blogging so this is definitely a major reason why I've been away from the ELB site. I've been working at a department store this summer (I wont disclose the name while I'm still working there, maybe another day) and let me tell you, it is pure HELL! Obviously there are worse jobs out there and I'm lucky to be in a job but I still absolutely dread my 8 hour shifts from hell. Honestly, the horrors of my job deserve their own post so I will save the rest of this rant for later...

Relaxing

So I haven't been up to only work and no play. That is not how I role. In fact, on days where I have nothing to do, I consider it an accomplishment to leave the perimeters of my bedroom/kitchen. I've been loving hiking this summer. I'm not exactly the athletic type, but I do like active things. Hiking is one of those things that I hate while I'm doing it, but getting to the top of the mountain makes the whole thing worth it. I've also spent time at my family's lake house in Maine which is one of my favorite spots for deep thinking (and where I got back from last night). And just chilling out with my family, my dog, and my boyfriend has pretty much summed up my summer so far.

And last, but not least stressful, I have been preparing for college next year. I already attended orientation which was surprisingly fun and I've already met a few friends who I will be meeting up with this summer. I cannot wait for a fresh start next year, but I'm stressing over things like the difficulty of classes next year, buying stuff for my dorm, and clothing (what the heck to do I bring to college?!). College preparation posts will be coming soon, for sure.

Sorry I've been gone for so long. I'm thinking of changing the blog up a little bit to make it a bit more personal, like this post. I do still love beauty (obviously!) so I will still be posting reviews and hauls and such. I'm not going to set a strict schedule of when I'll be posting because it'll be a little bit too much. However, I will be posting more (I promise!).

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Review: Maybelline Volume Express Cat Eyes Mascara

2013-01-02T18:24:00.002-05:00

The brush is very reminiscent of the Falsie's mascara, but thinner and the formula is a lot less wet. I also really like the packaging. It definitely stood out to me because of the cheetah print and that was honestly half the reason I purchased this mascara. It's advertised as giving your eyelashes a "spiked" effect.

Lashes before mascara

Lashes with mascara (on top)

Application: The brush was a little difficult to get used to but once I was used to it application was very simple.
First Coat: It wasn't exactly a dramatic mascara and I noticed an average lengthening of my lashes at all. However, I really liked the look of the "spiky" lashes. It separated my lashes well but at the same time made my lashes very voluminous.
Staying Power: Flaked off of my eyes A LOT! The spikiness created a lot of clumps in my lashes throughout the day.
Overall: Average mascara. Honestly, I'd skip it. If you really like the look of spiky lashes, I think this is the best drugstore mascara for spiky lashes that I've found. However, it's overall just an okay mascara and I'd definitely choose the other Maybelline mascaras over this. Go for the falsies or one by one (both by Maybelline) for a great drugstore mascara bargain.

Rating: 5.5/10

Thanks for reading! Hoping to post a lot more (at least twice a week!) lately, so please subscribe if you haven't already!

Hope you all had great holidays!
Em

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Fall Shoe Haul

2012-11-06T16:01:00.002-05:00

Brown Flats: Mossimo & Co (Target, 14.99)

Brown Boots: Rocket Dog (Marshalls, 89.99)

Stone Nude Flats: (Marshalls 19.99)

Love you all,

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Halloween Costume Ideas!

2012-10-04T18:59:00.000-04:00

So, I was doing some brainstorming on what to be for halloween and I figured, I could show some cute ideas to you girls! I hope these are helpful, and please keep in mind I do not own these pictures... they are all from Pintrest.com (which you should definitely check out!)

Love this idea for a group costume! I'd probably wear leggings and a tub top underneath.

I think this is what I am leaning towards being! It's so flirty but not too uhm... hoochie! LOL

You don't even have to do this in a group! It's so cute.

How funny is this? Such a cool idea if you're going for a funny costume.

Black Swan. Love the makeup

Small Sephora Haul

2012-08-21T12:44:00.000-04:00

Sephora Brand Kohl Pencil in "Black", $8

Clinique Advanced Concealer in "Matte Light" (way too light for me!) $16.50

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara in "Black" $19

Yay for free samples! "Escada Especially Escada Eau de Parfum",
"Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer"
and "CoverFX Clearprep FX Matte Foundation Primer"

Coupon Codes:

Enter the following codes at check out:

Free Deluxe gift with $25 purchase:

"yourgift"

Free Philosophy sample:

"brightpeel"

Free Shisheido lipstick with purchase:

"liprouge"

Free Laura Mercier Deluxe Moisturizer sample:

"compact"

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My Cruise to Bermuda!

2012-08-12T14:20:00.000-04:00

Hey girls! I went on a cruise to Bermuda last week and I figured I'd post a few pictures of the scenery and yummy food. Enjoy!

Best bruschetta I've ever had! So yummy.

Tried caviar for the first time... it was so gross!

They made a frog out of a towel and my ray bans!

The pool

Full moon

View from our window of Bermuda!

Horseshoe beach! Best beach day I've ever had.

We went snorkeling where they shot the movie "The Deep"! It was so cool.

Hope you enjoyed my pictures and I will get back into the swing of posting very, very soon! :) I had a wonderful time.

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How to: Lighten Your Hair at Home

2012-08-11T14:03:00.000-04:00

In the summer, I love having lighter hair to compliment my tan skin. Naturally, my hair lightens to a very light brown when it is in the sun. To speed up this process, I use this little trick my mom taught me years ago.

All you need is:

Lemon Juice (pick it up at your local grocery store)

Water

An empty spray bottle

How to:

Fill the empty spray bottle with 1 cup of lemon juice (equal to 4 medium sized lemons) and 1/4 cup of water. Spray generously onto your hair until it is damp. Lay out in the sun and relax for about 30-90 minutes. Wash your hair after and you should see immediate results.

DISCLAIMER: Make sure not to go into a pool with chlorine (especially if you are blonde!). This can and will turn your hair GREEN. However, the beach or lake water should be fine.

Your natural highlights will come out :)

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Minty/Gold Nails of the Week

2012-08-02T12:23:00.000-04:00

These are the nails I'll be wearing over my vacation this coming week! I almost went to get Gel nails but I decided to treat my mother and I to a pedicure!

Ignore the dirty bottle. I let my little cousin use it... big mistake!

From Left: OPI's "Bring on the Bling", Revlon "Minted"
Sally Hansen Top Coat "Sand Lots"

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Small Target Haul

2012-08-01T22:44:00.001-04:00

Hard to believe it's August...! This summer has been flying by, but it isn't over yet :) I had to pick up a few things at Target before departing for Bermuda on Friday, so I decided to post this short haul. I love Target and I love Target hauls almost as much; I hope you enjoy :)

Three earrings for $5? Hell ya! Gotta love target :) Colors are silver, gold, and bronze.

Sorry for the poor quality. The top earrings are dangle pearls with a flying bird
and the bottom are some white and silver disc earrings. Only $3.50 (SCORE!)

Okay, I cheated, this is from a store next to Target in my mall. But it's just a
bumper sticker for my car. I like it because it's simple, yet it has a great message.

Needed to pick up a water-proof mascara for the beach! I've tried about every lash blast,
but never the fusion. Maybe I will do a post if I like it :)

Bought an extra foundation just in case. My favorite of ALL time.
Have any of you tried it? It's incredible.

Kind of boring, but these wipes are AMAZING. This is a travel size for my trip.

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Summer Haul: Forever 21, Old Navy, Macys, Marshalls

2012-07-14T22:08:00.005-04:00

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Hey girls! Today I have a haul that was done in one day and I have to say... I did some major damage! I bought these clothes for an upcoming vacation I'm going on. Hope you enjoy!

Love this dress! Especially the belt (I can wear it with other dresses too!)
Marshalls, $19.99

This adorable pink dress has mesh detailing at the top and is perfect for dinner
with a pair of nude heels!
Forever 21, $14.50

This is definitely my favorite thing I purchased! So cute.
Forever 21, $17.80

Simple knit, extra big top. Will look so cute over a bathing suite or with white shorts.
Forever 21, $13.80

Just some basic tanks. White, raspberry, and ivory.
Forever 21, $2.80 each

Hard to tell in this picture, but a white high-low tank top with lace in the front.
Forever 21, $13.80

Love this top! Very flattering.
Old Navy, around $20

This top is very flowy!
Old Navy, $24.94

Plain tan shorts.
Old Navy, $19.94

Plain white shorts.
Old Navy, $22.94

Gorgeous coral capri's! These are going to look gorgeous with the lace shirt I bought at F21.
Old Navy, $19

Can't wait to wear these! I don't own any leather thong flip flops! (Tons of gladiators though..)
Old Navy, $7.99 *ON SALE*

Macy's $20 for top and $20 for bottom

I hope you enjoyed the haul! Please let me know if you like the way I take pictures of the clothes alone, or if you woud prefer that I wear them. I've done both before and I can continue to do either way. More posts on the way!

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Sperrys

2012-04-11T18:11:00.002-04:00

Sperry Top-Siders "Intrepid 2 Eye" Color: linen/mesh

Quick Forever 21 Haul

2012-02-22T18:18:00.001-05:00

Got all four of these items for under $40! It's small but I figured I would post on the go! (Sorry for the quality pictures were taken on my iPhone)

NOTD: Gel French Mani

2012-02-21T12:24:00.001-05:00

Got it done yesterday! This is my third time getting gel nails and it's always been a great experience. I recommend them and their only $30 at my local salon.

40 Beauty Questions TAG

2011-11-12T08:13:00.000-05:00

Hey girls! SO sorry I havent posted in over a month but I'm going to post something loooong about it tomorrow! But for now, I decided to do the "40 Beauty Questions" tag after I saw Ariel's (http://chiclookxo.blogspot.com/) tag!

SKIN

How many times do you wash your face daily? Twice a day

What skin type do you have? Definitely normal skin. I break out on occasion and its not oily, however it gets dry in the winter around my nose.

What is your current facial wash? Philosophy's "Purity" Facial Wash. Not my favorite, but it was kind of expensive so I'm using it up!

Do you exfoliate? Yes I do :)

What brand do you use? St. Ive's Apricot Scrub. It's sooo inexpensive and works wonders.

What moisturizer do you use? Jergen's Natural Glow Healthy Complexion

Do you have freckles? Nope! I think freckles are adorable though :)

Do you use eye cream? I never have! My mom uses it all the time, but I don't get dark circles or puffiness so it isn't really necessary.

Do you or did you have acne prone skin? Yes and no. I get the occasion breakout usually during my time of the month!

Did you ever have to use Proactiv? No I've heard bad things

MAKEUP

What foundation do you use? I wear the Covergirl Naturluxe Foundation in 345 and it's amazing.

How about concealer? LOVE my MAC select cover-up concealer but I've also been using my Revlon Photo Ready concealer around my nose and mouth.

Do you know your undertone color? It's odd because it's a strange mix of olive and pink. My dad is very Irish and my mother is very Italian so I have a little bit of both.

What do you think of fake eyelashes? I've never really worn them other than Halloween. I need to pick some up and wear them for special occasions though!

Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months? Yes, but I don't follow that rule. I use every makeup product I own until there is none left. I don't like to waste money.

What brand of mascara do you use? All different kinds. I really enjoy Buxom Lash, Covergirl Lashblast, and Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes.

Sephora or MAC? Sephora! I'm not a huge MAC fan. They're definitely over rated.

Do you have a MAC Pro-card? Nope!

What makeup tools do you use in make up application? My Beauty Blender Sponge, kabuki brush, eye brushes, and my eyelash curler.

Do you use a makeup base/primer for the eyes? When I'm doing a really time consuming look I always wear primer, but if I'm throwing on a simple shade for school, I usually don't.

For the face? For special occasions, I like the Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer!

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)? Stila's Kitten or Bare Mineral's Nude Beach

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? Both!

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? Not often?

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? They come out beautifully! I think it's worth the extra time and mess.

Do you use mineral makeup? Yes

What is your favorite lipstick? I rarely wear lipstick but I love my NARS lipstick in Dolce Vita!

How about lip gloss? Maybelline's Color Sensational in Touch of Toffee

What is your favorite blush to use? MAC's Ladyblush is an all-time favourite but I also love my Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface.

Do you buy your makeup on ebay? Haha no!

Do you like drugstore makeup? Yes of course!

Do you go to CCO's (Cosmetic Company Outlets)? I've never been!

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? Makeup is just a hobby for me, not something I'd want to be professional in!

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup? Not anymore

Name a makeup crime that you hate? Thick eyeliner!

Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones? Nuetrals for sure, but I like colorful shades as well.

Which celebrity always has great make up? Kim Kardashian

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use? Concealer! I get red.

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on? Honestly, all the time!

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on? Well, let's just say I look ALOT better with it in!

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line? Wow, thats tough. Every makeup brand has it's strength's and weaknesses. Let's just say I've never found a brand that has amazing products in every category.

What do you think of Makeup? Makeup is a confidence booster and a hobby for so many! It's great but it shouldn't consume too much time or money.

Thanks for reading! I tag everyone! :)

$3 Nails of the Day

2011-10-10T11:01:00.000-04:00

A beautiful duo-chrome aqua color with silver glitters on the tips.

Sinful Colors polish in "Aqua" ($2); ELF polish in "Twinkle" ($1)

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Incorporating Animal Prints Into Your Wardrobe

2011-10-09T12:00:00.000-04:00

Hey girls! Sorry for not posting for a while but I've been super busy with school and getting things done that I havent had time to post too much. Today, I put together a few ways to use the animal print trend and wear it to school, or just on casual days. I have one more dressy outfit as well. Hope you enjoy!

This first shirt is a little crazier then some people like when it comes to animal print, but I love it! This is a sweater from Forever 21 and it was around $20. To be honest, I haven't worn it once but I'm sure I'll find an occasion to wear it soon! Sweaters like this are great if you want to be on trend, yet comfortable.

This is one of the more "laid back" looks. A nice way to add animal print to an outfit is to add a fun accessory like a scarf. This scarf is from Target and it was around $15. The long sleeve shirt is from Ralph Lauren for around $30.

A more casual animal print look. This sweatshirt is from Victoria's Secret and it was $50

I wore this outfit on a cruise (this is me and my mom lol!) and I loved it. A simple, strapless animal print dress and some nude heals! The dress is from Macy's and it was $50.

This scarf from Marshal's adds to this cute blue top also from Marshals. A very casual way to incorporate the animal trend into your wardrobe.

Hope this was helpful!

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September Favorites

2011-10-01T13:47:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone! This is my first monthly "favorites" post. If your not familiar with these types of blog posts, they're basically just some products I loved over the month of September and want to share with you! The whole concept can be confusing since I am posting this in October and it says September but hopefully you all understand! If you have any questions you can, as always, leave them below and I will reply on your blog if you have one or I will reply below your comment if you don't have a blog!

This is my Covergirl Natureluxe foundation in the color 345 "Honeywood". My holy grail foundation! I love this stuff so much and I use it every single morning. I would describe it has a light to medium coverage foundation but it gives your skin such a light, airbrushed look. Let me know if you'd like a more in-depth review on this!

I picked this up at Target a week before school started and I am so happy that I did. This is the best liquid liner I've ever used mainly because it's so user-friendly. Its so easy to apply and you can get a thick or thin line really easily. It's also extremely black and it stays on all day.

Love this moisturizer! It makes my skin look really healthy and smooth underneath my foundation. It also has a tiny, tiny bit of self tanner in it and adds a nice glow to your face if you use it for about a week. I got in in Fair to Medium so it doesn't add too much of a tan but just enough to make you look more alive.

This is the Nivea "A Kiss of Milk and Honey" lip balm. I actually have two of these- one for my purse and one next to my bed to put on at night. I have pretty big lips so they chap really easily. This keeps them looking and feeling soft and moisturized.

I've been loving this stuff this month! In the summer, I rarely wear foundation. But now that I'm back to school, I find myself wearing foundation pretty much everyday. This cleans out my pores and keeps my skin clear. I've only had one pimple this entire month (and it was my time of the month so I expected one lol). This is also the "redness soothing" formula so it keeps my face from being blotchy after I use this.

This was featured in my must have back to school hair products post. I use this pretty much everyday now that school is started to keep my hair from being frizzy and it also makes it look healthy and shiny. I am in between hair cuts at the moment so my ends are dead and dry and this product helps to look a lot better.

I treat myself to a Bath and Body works shower gel every month or so and I picked this one up in the beginning of September. I love this scent! It's a fresh and clean scent with a tropical vibe to it. This month, I'm thinking of picking up something that is a little bit more fall-like. What do you recommend? Comment below and let me know your favorite fall Bath and Body Works scent!

Thanks for reading! Let me know in the comments if you liked this post and if you'd like to see a "Monthly Favorites" at the beginning of each month! Also, don't forget to let me know your favorite fall Bath and Body Works scent!
xoxo,
Em

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Haul: Forever 21, Nordstroms, American Eagle, Claire's

2011-09-25T10:28:00.000-04:00

Hey girls! Just hauling some new clothes/ accessories I picked up yesterday when I went shopping! Make sure you let me know whether you like how I hauled these items (took pictures of them hanging up) or how I hauled the item in my Marshal's Haul (wore the clothes). Tell me what you think in the comments below and enjoy! :)

Forever 21

Flowy cream knit top. $11.80

Love this! Reminds me of something I'd wear on new years. Very flowy and sparkly. $17.80

Softest sweater ever! And such a clean white color. $14.50

Simple button up shirt. $15.80

Love this dress! Only $13.50

Favorite thing I bought by far. $17.80

Silver Earrings: $2.80; Gold/Pear Bangles: $6.80

American Eagle:

Darkish Wash, "Slim Boot" $44.50

Nordstroms

Yay! My biggest purchase but I love it :) Northface W Venture Jacket in black.
$99

Claire's

Just some simple flower hair clips. I need some for some future hair tutorials :)
$3.50 each

I hope you enjoyed my haul! Make sure to comment/follow!

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Favorite Fall Nail Polishes

2011-09-21T18:18:00.001-04:00

Hey girls! Just wanted to show you some colors I will be wearing a lot this fall! Thanks for reading :)

The OPI one on the left is gross I know! It leaked!

Love this color for fall! It's more of a brownish gold.

From the Christmas collection last year.

Pretty blue with gold shimmers

Love the name- Very true!

Earthy toned brown with suddle shimmers

Ew it leaked all over me! But perfect fall maroon!

Nail of the Week:

French manicure! These are actually gel nails from my local salon. Review will be up on my gel nail experience soon!

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Blog Awards!

2011-09-21T15:27:00.000-04:00

Hey girls! I have some super exciting news! I was awarded three awards awards and I'm so excited to share the with you ladies! I am so thankful, honored, and excited beyond words that these lovely ladies recognized my blog!

I was awarded this from the lovely Ariel (http://chiclookxo.blogspot.com). Thank you so much girl! The rules are to link back to the person who gave you the award, and then pass it on to two other bloggers! From what I understand, it's an award for people with under 200 followers to get there name out there.

So now, I award these awesome bloggers:

1) abbihau.blogspot.com

2) http://www.thebeautycorner.co.uk/

3)http://sharonvuitton.blogspot.com/

4)http://gabbysbeautybasics.blogspot.com/

5)http://danyellesfashionblog.blogspot.com/

I was awarded this from Paula (http://polaberry.blogspot.com) and Ariel (http://chiclookxo.blogspot.com)

Rules:

You must thank the person who gave you the award, write 7 facts about yourself and link back to the person who gave you the award (going to combine with the tell me about yourself award).

So now, I award this to these bloggers:

1) http://danysdeardiary.blogspot.com/

2) http://theglamourgirls1.blogspot.com/

3)http://rosecandle11.blogspot.com/

4)http://gabbysbeautybasics.blogspot.com/

5)http://danyellesfashionblog.blogspot.com/

I was given this by I was awarded this from Paula (http://polaberry.blogspot.com) and Ariel (http://chiclookxo.blogspot.com)

The rules are to link back to the person who awarded you this and to write seven facts about yourself!

1) I'm a junior in highschool

2) I'm from New England

3) I love animals so much! I have a dog and a cat.

4) I work at the paper store

5) Working out is one of my obsessions

6) I dont like blue nail polish!

7) I'm super short! (5'1)

Everyday Minerals Review/Haul!

2011-09-17T13:55:00.001-04:00

Hey girls! I am so excited to be sharing this little review/haul for you guys! I received a package in the mail the other day from Everyday Minerals which is a company I've been wanting to tryout for so long. If you've never heard of the company, it's basically a high-quality mineral make-up company which specializes in all natural and vegan makeup. They sent me some products to share with you guys so I hope you enjoy and definitely check them out!

The first thing they sent was the Everyday Mineral's blush in "Snuggle". The color is super in trend since peach colored blushes are really in right now! It has a bit of shimmer which I love but it's also very subtle. As far as quality goes, their blushes are amazing quality. They're very easy to blend and pigmented. I love the packaging as well! You can get this 5.5g container for only $9. Get it here!

The next blush is in the shade SoCo. It's a gorgeous rosy pink. This blush has a matte finish and is the perfect fall color! The pigmentation and quality is identical with the other blush and I absolutely love this shade! It's only $9. Get it Here!

This eye shadow is absolutely gorgeous! This is the perfect night time shade! I'm in love with this color. The pigmentation is incredible. The Everyday Mineral eye shadows are so so so so beautiful. This is in the color Passion Passport and whats great about this is that it comes with 2.5g and its only $7. The Bare Minerals eye shadows have the same quality and come with .5g for $14! EM is five times the amount of shadow for half the price! Get it Here!

So I bet your looking at the pictures above and your a bit confused... I was too at first. It's a travel eye shadow and it's roll on! At first I wondered.. how could this work? But I swatched it and it was amazing pigmentation and a brilliant idea! Mineral eye shadows can get really messy to travel with. This eye shadow just rolls on your eye. No mess, no brush, just a simple application. I LOVE this eyeshadow! The shade is in "Starry Eyed" and its such a brilliant concept. Even better is that it's only $5! Get it Here!

I hope you enjoyed this little review. I raved about this company because they deserved it, not because I was sent free products. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. I will definitely be purchasing from them in the future. They're so confident about their products you can actually get their bases for free you just need to pay shipping! If your interested: click here.

Thanks for reading girls!

Love always,

Disclaimer: I was sent these products for free but it did not sway my opinion on the company.

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How To Clean Makeup Brushes

2011-09-06T16:12:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone! Just a quick tutorial on how to clean your makeup brushes! Enjoy :)

You can clean any type of brushes with this method! These are just misc. dirty brushes that needed cleaning!

First your going to need shampoo. Any kind of shampoo will do. You can use high-end shampoo's or even $1 shampoos from the drug store! It doesn't matter.

Add a small drop of shampoo to your brush.

Run your brush under the water and rub it against the bottom of the sink in circular motions.

Here you can see all the grossness hiding in my brush from using bronzer!

Then towel dry/ wipe off the brush.

Dry your brushes upside down to prevent water from ruining the brush's handles!

The brushes can take anywhere from 6 hours- a couple days depending on how dense the brush is. Thank you to Mira for reminding me to add this in:)

Hope this helps! The black brushes are from Shany Cosmetics, the gold brushes are from Tarte cosmetics and the white blending brush is from E.L.F.

Thanks for reading!<3

Em :)

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Vera Bradley Collection

2011-08-30T21:54:00.000-04:00

Hey girls! So around this time last year I posted about my fall school bag and it just happened to be Vera Bradley. Since then, I've gotten several requests to do show my Vera Bradley collection. I don't have too much but I love what I do have! I hope you enjoy :)

The "Vera" Tote in the pattern Slate Blooms ($80) Still Available!

The "Tote" (their medium sized tote bag) in "Caffee Latte"
Pattern was discontinued but style is still around! ($48)

My first Vera Bradley purchase. The "Backpack" in "Peacock" ($70)

The "Carry It All Wrislet" in "Slate Blooms" ($40)

Inside: ID slot, 5 card holders, money lays flat, holds phone.

The "Clip Zip ID" in the pattern "Hope Garden".
Pattern was discontinued :(

They also have the cutest bags from the store!

The thought they put into the littlest things amazes me:)
This is the receipt! How adorable. Its like a present!

I also have some stationary from Vera but I didn't think it was beauty or fashion related so I might put that up on my other blog :) My mom has ALOT more Vera Bradley then me so if your interested in seeing that as well I can put up an additional Vera post in a little!

I hope you enjoyed this post!

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Must Have Back To School Hair Products

2011-08-29T19:02:00.000-04:00

Hey girls! These are my three must-have products for back to school! I use them constantly and I don't know what I'd do without them on a morning when I'm running late! Hope you enjoy :)

John Frieda 3-Day Straight ($10)

This stuff is great! I straighten my hair very, very often and as you probably know, it's very bad for your hair! This stuff is great because you spray on right before you straighten your hair and it has semi-permanent chemicals that actually keep your hair straight for up to three days! No touch ups, no nothing. It saves me so much time for the next two mornings! It also doubles up as a heat protectant so it actually protects your hair from heat damage too. This is a must for back to school.

TRESemme No Frizz Shine Spray ($5)

I use this everyday no matter how I style my hair! The No Frizz Shine Spray is like the finishing touch to any hair style. It's basically a spray which you apply all over your head and it makes hair shiny, protects from frizz, and smells great! This stuff makes my hair so lively when it's dull and frizzy. I love it! I love when my hair is shiny and smooth and this stuff will make you want to run your fingers through your hair all day long. I love applying this before school because it keeps my hair looking beautiful all day long.

TRESemme Waterless Shampoo ($6)

I think every girl in the world should have a dry shampoo in their hair care collection. This stuff is literally a miracle. You apply this to the roots of your hair when you skip a wash or when it's oily and it turns your hair into looking like you just washed it! It's great for mornings when you just don't have any time to wash your hair! Definitely don't substitute this for showering regularly (lol) but, its good for emergencies! This is a must have product!

Thanks for reading and make sure to follow my blog for more:)

Em:)

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Teeth Whitening Home Remedy

2011-08-23T11:09:00.002-04:00

Everyone wants a perfect smile. Nice white teeth help to give a good impression that you take care of yourself and you care about your smile. I have perfected a home remedy that whitens your teeth without spending big bucks on professional whitening and even without buying any type of whitening home kit. These are products you can find around your house.

What You'll Need:

-A Tooth Brush

-Baking Soda

-Hydrogen Peroxide

-Water (to wash your mouth out after)

Directions:

-Take about a table spoon of the peroxide and pour into a small bowl.

-Then, pour a table spoon a baking soda into the same bowl.

-Mix the ingredients together.

-Let it sit for at least a minute so it will become a pasty texture.

-Brush your teeth with the paste. Try your best not to let it touch your gums, lips, inside of mouth, etc. It will turn them white for a little, but it will go away.

-Wash your mouth out thoroughly.

Do this twice a week until you reach your desired whiteness, then continue to do this once a week to keep it white. This will produce immediate results so do this the day before a big event! Consult with a dentist, doctor, or parent before trying this method!

I hope you enjoyed this little DIY tip and if you'd like more just let me know in the comments!

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