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Morning & Night Routine

2012-06-04T21:18:00.001-08:00

FOTD 6.4.12

2012-06-04T19:57:00.003-08:00

Hi beauties!!!

Here is my FOTD. Please scroll down for a list of products used :)

Face:

Neutrogena Healthy Skin - Nude #40

MAC Studio Finish Concealer - NW20

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - 004 Sandstorm

Eyes:

MAC - Painterly Paint Pot

Maybelline Color Tattoo - Painted Purple

Cheeks:

NARS - Orgasm

Benefit - Hoola bronzer

Physicians Formula - Translucent Pearl

Lips:

NYX lipliner - Tangerine

Hope you enjoy

Hugs, kisses and beautiful faces, Erin

Baked Beef Taquitos Recipe

2012-05-30T20:29:00.000-08:00

Hi my loves!!!

I thought I would do a different kind of post today. A recipe post. WAHOO!!

Ingredients:

Olive oil cooking spray

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic

1 lb lean ground beef

1 cup salsa verde

tortillas

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400. In a large skillet, heat a little bit of oil. Add in onion and garlic. Cook for about 3 mins. Add the beef, breaking it up while it cooks, until it is no longer pink, about 5 mins. Once beef is cooked, add in the salsa verde. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 mins.

2. Place the tortillas on a place and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave them until warm and pliable, about 45 seconds. Place mixture in tortilla, sprinkle with cheese and wrap.

3. Place them on a foil-lined baking sheet with the seam sides down. Spray with a little bit of olive oil, then bake them until the filling is heated through and the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8 to 12 mins. Serve them hot with sour cream and/or salsa.

I hope you enjoy :)

From my kitchen, your Erin xoxo

FOTD

2012-04-21T19:02:00.000-08:00

Hi my loves!!!

FOTD time

I curled my hair with a 1" curling iron. Dont forget when you curl your hair with a curling iron or flat iron, let the curls cool down before combing them.

Hope you enjoy

Beautiful faces, your Erin :)

Working out and feeling great

2012-04-20T18:15:00.001-08:00

Hi my loves!!!

So this week has been wonderful. Been waking up 30 mins earlier than normal to workout. I have been doing toning moves in the morning and running a mile + every afternoon. Eating lean, clean and green as well. Made baked beef taquitos last night that were amazing. Let me know if you would like the recipe.

Off to run, your Erin :)

Happy Sunday

2012-04-15T16:03:00.001-08:00

Hi my loves!!!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I have been on a health kick this weekend and have decided its time to get down to business and start exercising. I went running yesterday and today. Ran for about a mile and Im feelin' great. I have been following two wonderful ladies on Twitter and YouTube. They are personal trainers as well as Certified Nutritionists. If you would like to follow the girls on Twitter, click here. They also have workout videos on YouTube, if you would like to check it out, click here.

They are doing a Bikini Challenge. If you would like to join, go to Self.com or pick up the Self Magazine for more information

FOTD

2012-04-14T15:48:00.002-08:00

Hi my loves!!!!

Here is my first FOTD post. I will be doing this more often.

Face:

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation in Nude

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NC15

Revlon Age Rewind in Fair

Eyes:

Mac Painterly Paint Pot

Bare Escentuals Quad in Dream Sequence

Naked Palette using Creep for liner

Loreal Voluminous Mascara

Lips:

Chapstick

Naked lipgloss

Beautiful faces and smiles, your Erin

Update about my skin care routine

2012-04-14T14:22:00.000-08:00

Hi my loves!!!

I have been using my Clarisonic Mia 2 twice a day since I purchased it. (When you first buy it, you need to charge it for 24 hours before first use) It takes off ALL of my makeup. Even the stubborn full coverage foundation. I was using it with the cleanser that came with it when I bought it but I have been hearing so much about the Simple Skincare line that I had to try it.

I have been using the Moisturizing Facial Wash morning and night.

I have very dry skin and this has dramatically helped. I also use the

Smoothing Facial Scrub twice a week at night before bed.

As a daily moisturizer, I have been using their Hydrating Light Moisturizer.

If you would like to see all of the products that they have, click here.

Just remember, beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin.

Hydrated skin and happiness, your Erin :)

xoxo

Nook by Barnes and Noble

2012-03-24T09:02:00.002-08:00

Hi my loves!!

Yesterday I came home to a present. I was given a Nook and a cover. I am so excited. Now I can read tons of books without the hassle of an actual book. Time to start ready the Hunger Games series and then onto many more.

To reading lots of books and getting knowledge.

Talk to you soon!!

Small Haul - Nordstroms and Sephora

2012-03-22T20:44:00.002-08:00

Hi my loves!!

Things I purchased at Nordstroms:

Clarisonic Mia 2

Mac Dazzleglass - Funtabulous

Mac Blush - Feeling

Mac Long Wear Lip Pencil - More to Love

Mac Paint Pot - Painterly

Things from Sephora:

Bare Escentuals - The Dream Sequence

Stay tuned for a tutorial.

Fall Makeup Trends

2011-11-10T17:53:00.001-09:00

Hi loves!!!

Every season brings a different look to the runways. Makeup goes deeper and is set off with either a darker red or berry lipstick look or beautiful deep neutral lips that work perfectly with darker eyeshadows. Here's tip trends that work:

Smokey eye makeup set off with a deep neutral lipstick.
Eyeshadow placed above & below the eyes & slightly smudged.
Brown eyeshadow for a just one color look.
Red or berry lipstick topped w/ some gloss.
Natural look w/ a berry lipstain and flushed cheeks.
Matte foundation w/ an added shimmer.
Evening looks that have added depth to the eyes & shine to the lips.

Makeup Tips

Think of this as time for sensational skin w/ color as an enhancement. Always start w/ your complexion: skin treatments & face primer.

1. Smokey eyes. Everyone can wear a smokey eye. You can use grey or brown eyeshadows to start. Line your eyes w/ a deeper color or a burgundy eyeliner w/ it for an evening look.

This easy eyeliner method will teach you how to put on eyeliner that always looks great. Here’s how:2. Not sure about eyeliner??? Well just jump in!! Stat w/ a dry powder & a flat brush - then try liquid liner.
* Take your eyeliner brush and swish the tip back and forth into a little of the brown eyeshadow. Tap on a paper towel. (Never blow shadow off a brush.)
* Rest your elbow on a table to steady your hand.
* Take your other hand and place your finger at the outer edge of your eye between your upper eyelid and eyebrow. Apply slight upward pressure.
* Place your brush next to your lashes. Begin making a series of small dashes from the outer eye area towards the center. This is what you will be doing:
What will actually happen is that the dashes will run together
in one continuous line. Now...Just line your lower lashes the same
way. If you need to you can fill in the line by doing it again.

3. Red lips!! :) There is a red lipstick for everyone. You just need to know how to apply. You can always apply a sheer layer by placing a lip balm or gloss over it.

4. Natural looks are easy w/ a little foundation and a lipstain. If you are using mineral makeup, it is all in the brush and blending. Apply a primer to smooth imperfections, then use your mineral foundation. Lipstains can be used w/ just one coat or darken the color w/ additional coats. Add a shimmer powder to your cheekbones for a radiant look.

5. In the evening it's all about soft lighting which means intense color. Take time to add colors w/ higher pigment. Define the intensity to your outer eyelid crease. Add eyeliner & eyelashes. Then apply lipstick & gloss for the perfect pout. Translucent powder will capture the light & reflect it back making it look like you have a smooth complexion.

Have fun creating a beautiful fall look.

TTYL
Erin

Grey Smokey Eye

2011-10-24T19:14:00.000-08:00

I have created a grey smokey eye.

I used TLC foundation by Almay

Confessions of a Concealaholic by Benefit

Studio Fix N5 by MAC

Orgasm blush by NARS

Hoola bronzer by Benefit

Translucent Pearls by Physicians Formula

Smokey eye palette by NYX

Voluminous Million Lashes mascara by LOreal

If you would like to watch the how to video...click below....

Grey Smokey Eye Tutorial

Please subscribe if your new.

Thanks so much,

Erin

August Birchbox

2011-08-13T18:35:00.000-08:00

Hi beauties,

Im my August Birchbox I received some amazing products.

1. June Jacobs Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque
2. Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
3. Shaveworks The Cool Fix
4. smashbox cosmetics Photo Finish Foundation Primer
EXTRA twistband Hair Tie

I have used several of these products and love them.

Bye for now...

Clinical Care Skin Solutions Product information

2011-08-05T20:16:00.001-08:00

Part II: Makeup Tips & Tricks for Eyes & Lips

2011-06-09T18:06:00.000-08:00

Hey Beautifuls,

Its time for Part II.

Eyes:
Mascara 101:
  * Press an eyelash curler to the root of your upper lashes & hold for five seconds. Then at the middle of the lashes near the ends
  * When applying mascara for thickness, hold the brush as close to the base of the lashes as possible & wiggle as you move it through the lashes. Let it dry for 10 seconds then place brush at lash base & wiggle again as you move up the lashes

What to know about mascara:
  * NEVER pump the wand
  * Use less mascara on the lower lashes or don't put any at all
  * NEVER keep mascara longer than six months

Brow color:
  * Blondes - use a light brown pencil
  * Redheads - use a honey brown pencil for the day & a dark brown for night
  * Brunettes - use a deep brown & black is best after dark

Eyeliner:

Take your time to make sure that you get a straight line

  * Tilt your chin upwards so that way you are looking down your nose into a mirror
  * Apply foundation or concealer to your lids. Blend well to prevent creasing
  * If eyes are close-set or round, line only the outer corners. Otherwise line the entire upper lid
  * Soften the eyeliner pencil by rolling it between your fingers
  * Never pull your eyelids.
  * Begin at the inner corner & draw small dashes along the top lashes. Be sure to stay close to the lashes. To make your eyes look bigger, go slightly beyond the outer corners
  * Soften the line w/ a smugger brush.

Making a cat eye:

  * At the inner corner, trace a thin line then gradually get thicker as it approaches the outside of your pupil
  * At the outside of your pupil, begin slightly upward, then flick the line upwards & outwards toward the center of your temple
  * Make the line as far as you want. In most cases, about a quarter of an inch looks good.

Eyeshadows:
Go for contrast:
  * Dark eyes - grays, blues, purples or greens
  * Light eyes - brown, taupe or bronze

Lip Liner:
  * Lip pencil is a MUST. It helps prevent bleeding or feathering of lipstick

Lipstick:
  * Quiet pinks & sheer textures are perfect for warm weather
  * Dark wines & plumes - winter
  * Olive skin looks good w/ light browns, warm tones or dark brownish reds
  * Fair skin looks good w/ warm pink, peachy glows or dramatic reds
  * Dark skin looks good w/ deep reds or deep reddish browns

Hope you enjoy!

Bye for now :)

Makeup Tips & Tricks

2011-06-08T18:23:00.000-08:00

Hello beautifuls,

Lets start w/ foundation:
  * Don't wear the same foundation w/ a summer tan as you would in the winter
  * Use your fingertips or sponge to apply. The heat from your fingers gives you a smoother application
  * Always put foundation on your eyelids but make sure you do it last
  * Check your neck to avoid a severe line
  * If you are using liquid foundation, make sure you shake the bottle before each use
  * Make sure to always use a primer first

Concealer 101:
  * Begin w/ the under-eye area by lightly dabbing the concealer along the darkest area in a crescent shape
  * Take your finger & lightly blend. Do not pull or rub
  * Apply a light foundation
  * Now apply blush and powder

Blush:

  * Select blush based on your skin tones
  * Smile to see the apples of your cheeks. Using your blush brush, apple in a circular motion to rounded cheeks. Blend up & outward toward temples until no hard lines are left

Powder:
  * Dip trick - sprinkle loose powder onto a clean tissue or a mirror rather than dipping directly into the container
  * Sponge - for thickest coverage
  * Clean - make sure to clean your brushes after each use w/ cleaner & w/ baby shampoo once a week
  * Makin it last - keep it out of the bathroom. Moisture & humidity will lead to clumping
  * Oily - blot midday w/ a tissue before applying more powder
  * Easy - use powder w/out foundation for just a little coverage

How to wash brushes????

Here is how I keep my brushes clean & lasting a long time..
  * Each time I use a brush I clean it w/ brush cleaner
  * Once a week I take a little bit of baby shampoo in the palm of my hand w/ a little water & swirl the brush in my palm until they are clean. Make sure that you rinse them well, then gently squeeze the water from the brush & let them air-dry. Make sure not to get the wood wet. Don't soak them. Too much water can loosen the bristles & ruin them.

Stay tuned for tips & tricks for your eyes.

As always,
Stay beautiful

Sinful Colors Nail Polish only $1.99

2011-06-07T18:39:00.002-08:00

Hey beautifuls,

So I decided to change my nail polish color today and went with a new brand of polish that I have not yet tried. Sinful Colors. I went with Dream On.

Talk about a beautiful color. Loving it!!! I also picked up these ones:

I am going to get more of them. I got them at Walgreens for $1.99.

Well thats all for now.

Stay beautiful :)