tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:04:12 +0000EyesHolidayPotpourriLipsDrugstore FindBrushesFaceEyelinersAccessoriesBlushMakeup removersSaleBronzerCleaningEye creamEyebrowsFace washGiftsGiveawayLip GlossLotionMascaraMoisturizerNailsNeat StuffPalettesPrimerSetting SprayTipsWaxingAnti-agingBlogBodyBreast Cancer AwarenessBridalCakesCharityCheeksConcealerCosmetic bagsDIYDeodorantDessertsEyelashesFacial sprayFashionFashion's Night OutFeetFitnessFoundationFun Fact FridayHairHairstyleHalloweenHandbagsHandsHighlighterJewelryLip balmLip stainLipstickLooksMakeoverNewsOscarsRecipeReliefSPFSerumShimmerShower gelStyling productsSummerTherapyToolsWeddingWish ListSIMPLE & SWEET - Reviews, trends, news, experiments & tips for the beauty addict in you!http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Belle)Blogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-2631843527669446649Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:22:00 +00002012-07-23T10:24:49.204-04:00Shower gel I love it when I find a shower/bath product that just makes me want to shower all the time.  My latest obsession - The Body Shop's Earth Lovers Shower Gel in Watermelon & Eucalyptus.  I went to The Body Shop to restock on my face wash products, and it turned out I hadn't used my $10 Birthday rewards yet.  The girl at the counter recommended that I try their new line of body http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2012/07/loving-shower-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-7647339438659735445Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:41:00 +00002012-04-20T11:41:34.091-04:00I LOVE Smashbox BB Cream [period].  It is a moisturizer (with SPF), primer, foundation all in one.  The BB stands for "beauty balm", and it is really trending right now since its debut in Asia.  Clinique, Too Faced, Boscia, and Smashbox are just a few names who have come out with their very own BB cream.  I'm currently using Smashbox's BB Cream in Light.  You might think,http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2012/04/true-beauty-quick-fix-bb-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-3844535587283332085Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:53:00 +00002012-04-20T11:34:02.278-04:00LipsLipstick Chillin at work before I saw Mayer Hawthorne's How Do You Do show at the 9:30 Club! Wearing my shades because of my allergies. Spring 2012 is all about being bright and bold.  You've probably seen neons making a comeback as well some fun tribal patterns.  Even the usual pastel colors got a makeover with all sorts of different hues.  While tangerine tango has been http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2012/04/be-bright-and-bold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-9015175910528992079Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:09:00 +00002012-03-05T15:37:31.452-05:00BrushesCleaningDIY I'm back!  A lot of personal things have been going on, which needed more attention than posting.  But now that 2012 seems to be going in the right direction, I'm back to posting!      In a post back in October, I talked about shampooing your brushes to deep clean any gunk that have accumulated in your brushes.  Well, I thought I'd follow that post with one about http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-daily-makeup-brush-cleanser.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-8391677120121191379Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:50:00 +00002012-01-03T21:19:24.678-05:00HolidayLips Swatch! At the #1 spot is none other than your staple red lipstick by Lancome.  Lancome's Absolu Rouge collection is currently my favorite collection for those bright bold shades for lipsticks. Magnetic closure! It has a creamy formula and goes on smoothly.  It stays put for the most part and even when the color starts to fade, it leaves a decent tint on your lips so the fadinghttp://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2012/01/holiday-2011-1-lancome-labsolu-rouge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-6571278983714271134Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +00002012-01-03T20:50:46.334-05:00HolidayReliefTherapy http://bit.ly/uO45Om Happy Holidays!  Merry Christmas! Yea, I know I didn't finish my top 10 before Christmas.  But I'm finishing it now hopefully before New Year's.  On the bright side, you can look at the final two as gifts for yourself!  It's okay to be selfish now, and hopefully with some holiday gift cards/money, you'll find my top 10 handy! At number two is Origins http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-2011-2-origins-peace-of-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-6349082110355449725Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:57:00 +00002011-12-21T12:44:55.217-05:00GiftsHoliday Excuse the poor lighting.  My magnets appear a lot brighter. Since it's Wednesday, I decided to make this nifty product my number three on my Holiday list as well as my Potpourri Wednesday post.  Stickygram is a website that works with Instagram to create magnets from your Instagram photos!  They're made in sets of nine (see photo) and measure approximately 2in x 2in (http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-2011-3-stickgram.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-1224569346836453010Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:14:00 +00002011-12-21T08:58:37.589-05:00BodyHolidayShimmer This is crunch time, so let's get straight to what's next on the Holiday 2011 list of favorite things.  At number four is LUSH's Shimmy Shimmy Sparkle Bar.  I'm not too big on body glitter/shimmer, at least not since middle school and early high school, but this product is amazing.  It gives off a subtle shimmer with a light rub, or if you want to shimmer out, just rub a little http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-2011-4-lushs-shimmy-shimmy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-6316304178369921594Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:32:00 +00002011-12-18T17:03:12.844-05:00EyebrowsHolidayPalettes Christmas is just one week away!  Are you ready?  At number five is Laura Mercier's Book of Nudes palette (Limited Edition).  Since the success of Urban Decay's NAKED palette, several cosmetic lines have followed suit and created their own version of a premier nude/natural eyeshadow palette.  What I love about LM's Book of Nudes is that it includes a cheek, glow, and bronzerhttp://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-2011-5-laura-mercier-book-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-6387532820618800944Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:37:00 +00002011-12-20T12:18:05.088-05:00HolidayMakeup removers Taken with Lemeleme app. Christmas is almost here!  Seriously, where did the time go?!  Well at number six is Old Henriksen's truth to go wipes!  You're thinking wipes for a gift?  I know I would appreciate them, but if you're unsure, this would be a nice supplement to a gift or great stocking stuffer.  These wipes are awesome!  They're great for those of you thathttp://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-2011-6-truth-to-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-3122565488979434805Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:42:00 +00002011-12-16T09:28:41.215-05:00HolidayPotpourriFor Potpourri Wednesday, I thought I'd share a really useful website for the holiday season (sorry for posting on Thursday).  The website is elfster.com, and it's for organizing a Secret Santa with family and friends.  Instead of scheduling a meeting where everyone has to be present to pick a name out of a hat, you just use e-mail addresses.  First, you create an account, then you http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/12/secret-santa-with-elfster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-7586723974518480345Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:04:00 +00002011-12-10T09:27:36.241-05:00HandsHolidayLotion Taken with Instagram I'll be honest, Bath and Body Works was my go-to store in high school.  I remember trying on so many scents and spending a lot of allowance money here.  During the holidays, it was definitely my go-to store for last-minute gifts.  It still is actually.  It's one of those stores where you can always find something quick, but yet very useful gifts for http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-2011-7-true-blue-spa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-4149558254016060723Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:23:00 +00002011-12-06T12:38:55.003-05:00BrushesEyesHoliday Next up on my Holiday List at the eight spot is Too Faced Shadow Brushes Essential 3 Piece Set!  This set features a Liner/Smudger, Lid/Smoker, and a Crease/Blender.  It also includes instructions on how to use each brush. At the retail price of $39 (plus tax), that's about $13 per brush.  If you frequent stores like Sephora or Ulta, professional shadow brushes can cost http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-2011-8-too-faced-shadow-brushes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-626416014117929164Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:54:00 +00002011-11-29T13:22:10.177-05:00HolidayLips Photo credit: sephora.com The holiday season is here!  This year, I'm going to start a Top Ten Holiday Makeup Wish List for you readers looking for gifts, stocking stuffers or wanting to add some new makeup products to your own Wish List.  Starting, at number 10...Too Faced Borderline Anti-Feathering Lip Pencil. I think this works really well for that bright red or pink holidayhttp://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/11/10-too-faced-borderline.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-8648074908850586857Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:06:00 +00002011-12-06T09:35:47.288-05:00EyelinersHoliday  At number NINE we have...Kat Von D's Tatoo Liner in Trooper.      Eyeliners are a staple in the world of makeup.  Even when I think I've found "the one", as a makeup junkie, I'm always looking for what's new in the market.  Well, right now, I think Kat Von D's Tatoo Liner in Trooper (ink black) is one of the best liquid liners.  It has a http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-2011-9-long-lasting-liquid-eye.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-1394760372556612647Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:57:00 +00002011-10-31T19:57:41.974-04:00Halloween Image Credit: Frank Ockenfels 3/AMC Happy Halloween!  Even if it's a weekday, I hope everyone enjoys or has enjoyed some Halloween festivities.  This year, I didn't go to any Halloween party or any bar crawl.  But in the last two weeks, I attended a Mad Men TV Party and the 4th Annual Silver Spring Zombie Event.  For those not familiar with the Mad Men series on AMC, the http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/10/going-mad-halloween-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-7676780570747571088Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:10:00 +00002011-10-29T16:41:01.777-04:00BrushesCleaning I'll admit that I do not clean my brushes weekly; in fact, even with a Sephora brush cleaner in my bathroom cabinet, I went almost two months without cleaning!  I'd clean one or two here and there, especially if I was trying new products, but it was not routine.  Since the Spring, I've been in the habit of cleaning at least every other week.  I do it on a Sunday, when I spend http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/10/have-you-cleaned-them-lately.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-7295257849654785039Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:38:00 +00002011-09-24T14:05:50.794-04:00 I'm finally getting into the swing of things for the Fall semester, so expect a little more activity on the blog.  Sorry, for leaving you hanging.  Anyway, I thought I'd keep this post short and sweet.  Below are a few deals as well some new products to check out as we officially start the Fall season! 1.  Chanel is offering complimentary shipping (no minimum purchase!http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/09/kick-off-first-weekend-of-fall-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-7899434201912687108Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:13:00 +00002011-09-08T11:13:22.377-04:00 Are you a "True Blood" fan?  Well, I personally am not an obsessed fan, but I do follow the show whenever I can.  Whether you're a fan or not, I really love Tarte's True Blood Limited Edition collection.  I picked the LipSurgence lip tint a few weeks ago, because I was in search of a red shade, and the one in this collection looked appealing.  I have to admit, despitehttp://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/09/true-blood-limited-edition-lip-tint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-729077336067087111Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:59:00 +00002011-08-31T15:05:04.014-04:00WaxingThis past Spring, I won a Giveaway on a friend's fashion blog, My Fashion Juice.  One of the items in the Giveaway was X'ed Out Cream by Strip: Ministry of Waxing NYC.  This stuff is amazing!  I use this after using one of Bliss Ingrown Eliminating Pads (my next post!).  It does not contain alcohol, which can irritate sensitive skin.  But it does contain ingredients such http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/08/excited-over-xed-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-8215730574034803322Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:52:00 +00002011-08-24T08:52:18.646-04:00WaxingFor a couple years now, I've always been a bikini line waxing gal.  Earlier this summer, I decided to take the plunge and try Brazilian waxing!  A little nervous about it, I must have read almost every website about Brazilian - pre-waxing, post-waxing, health concerns, prices, best waxing salons, etc.  I ended up at Bluemercury in Bethesda with an esthetician, who literally loves http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/08/bare-it-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-3368475348701032380Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:04:00 +00002011-07-27T23:04:01.232-04:00MoisturizerEnjoying the outdoors during the summer months will give you some kind of tan whether it was intentional or not.  And a tan creates a slight or a dramatic mismatch with your mainstay foundation.  I found the perfect solution - Origins' VitaZing SPF 15 energy boosting moisturizer.  It's a tinted moisturizer that adjusts to your current skin tone. Whether you got a little tanned or http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/07/tinted-moisturizer-for-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-5829233696661672050Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:45:00 +00002011-07-22T00:24:28.398-04:00BronzerTarte's Park Ave Princess is a must have for your summer makeup collection.  It's a light yellow golden brown matte bronzer.  Wait, it gets better...It's waterproof!  And when you add the finishing touch of Urban Decay's De-Slick setting spray, the bronzer is practically unmovable!  I apply it with my Sonia Kashuk's Couture Multipurpose Blush/Powder Brush (read my post http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/07/tartes-park-ave-princess.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-1161850086107537467Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:35:00 +00002011-07-13T09:37:48.376-04:00JewelryPotpourri Photo credit: JewelMint http://www.jewelmint.com/ I actually came across this website in one of my Lucky magazines.  I signed up but hadn't made my first purchase until this month!  I think it's an ingenious idea from Kate Bosworth and her stylist Cher Coulter.  As a member, you pay $29.99 for any jewelry on their website - earrings, necklaces, bracelets!  Your showroom is http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/07/jewelmint-my-new-obsession.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662174438546022336.post-621324764453122107Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:43:00 +00002011-07-12T10:43:27.054-04:00Setting SprayLast year, I reviewed Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray, and I still love the product, but I thought I'd try another one in their line of setting sprays.  UD's De-Slick Oil Control Setting Spray is targeted for those who have oily skin (that's me!).  The product has a fresh scent, like a very light hairspray scent.  It absorbs and dries very quickly that you only feel the http://sweetblushes.blogspot.com/2011/07/urban-decays-de-slick-oil-control.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Belle)0