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Billboard Music Awards Fashion!

20 May

Last Night’s Billboard Music awards left me with ……….NOTHIN’.  I love doing red carpet roundups and this event was just not doing it for me.  On this blog I never like to talk about things I DON’T like, I personally feel like negativity breeds negativity, so I usually only feature and talk about things that I do like.  Today I will not point out worst dressed but I will say that I couldn’t pick any best dressed. Some looks were nice (I did like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez’s looks) but overall I was unimpressed and was left wanting more.  There’s always next year.

Here are some of last night’s looks.

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Images: AP, Billboard

Fabulous Friday Finds!!! Pastel Edition

29 Mar

Happy Friday and welcome to fabulous Friday finds where I share cute stuff under $20!!!!! This week it’s all about pastels Easter is Sunday after all. If you are new to my blog, welcome and I hope you’re enjoying yourself!  Here are some colorful finds for you to shop, just in time for the holiday.

 

1. Pastel palette by NYX $15

2.Orange infinity scarf $18

3. Mint bolero $19.90 all available at Nordstrom.

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4. 2 pack skinny belts $13.30 at Asos.

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5.Pastel earring set $14.99 at Modcloth.

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6. Peach chiffon top $17.80

7. Coral maxi dress $15.80 both at Forever21.

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New Affordable Eyebrow Kit!

28 Mar

Hi everyone, as you know I’m a bit obsessed with brows and brow kits.  I prefer wax and powder kits over eye pencils because they fill in brows perfectly without looking drawn on or fake. My favorite brow kit thus far is by NYC and comes in 2 shades, but now NYX has a kit of their own that comes in 6 shades!!!! Leaving no brow lover behind!   The NYC kit has been good to me, but I will definitely be using the NYX kit as well. If you’ve only tried pencils, I suggest you try a powder and wax kit and at these prices it’s worth it!

NYC Brow kit. $4  This kit is only $4 but only comes in 2 shades and the shades are a single color and wax. If you’re on a super tight budget and happen to match these colors, this kit is for you.

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NYX cake powder kit. $6  This kit comes in 6 shades and the shades are a set of two blendable colors (so you can find your perfect match) as well as wax!  If you can spare $6 and want to find your EXACT match, this kit is for you.

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Remember: your eyebrows frame your face and defined eyebrows make your eyes pop, make you look awake and younger!

Fabulous Friday Finds- Beauty Edition ( nothing over $20)

8 Mar

Happy Friday Fashionistas!!!!!! Today’s FFF post is all about beauty and includes my favorite products that are $20 or less.  While I do have my pricier items that I can’t live without, most of my favorite beauty products are affordable and I’m going to share them with you today!  These products are available at your local Ulta beauty store or drugstores like Target, Rite Aid and CVS.  Happy shopping.

NYX Matte Bronzer $9

I love this product and use it to contour and add glow without shimmer!

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Aquaphor $4

This “vaseline like” stuff repairs most any dry skin including lips, cuticles, elbows, knees etc.  I use it on my lips every night before bed.

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NYX matte lip cream $6

This is my go to lip color most days of the week, it’s matte and stains the lips perfectly without being sticky or drying out my lips.

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Milani Crystal lipgloss $4

When I want slight shine, this lip gloss is perfect.  I usually take it out with me, it’s so tiny and fits in any clutch. My favorite color is whisper- a nice peachy pink.

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 70. $10       Remember……you only get 1 face!  Protect it!!!!!

SPF 70 is what I use on my face every day whether or not I wear makeup it’s just a part of my daily routine.  I did however have a hard time finding sunscreen that I liked for my face because I have sensitive skin that breaks out easily with new products or greasy lotions.  This formula is very light and NOT STICKY!

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Maybelline Falsies Mascara $7

This is my favorite mascara of all time (although clump crusher is close second now). I put 2 coats on my upper lashes and 1 coat on my lower and I’m good to go.  I don’t wear false lashes so this product is my “falsies”.

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Urban Decay Primer Potion- eyeshadow primer $20

I don’t even attempt to wear eyeshadow without this miracle product!  It keeps my eye shadow crease free for hours upon hours and helps the color ‘pop’ as well!  I have tried all the primers on the market and this is by far my favorite, it’s the only one that works for me.

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NYC Brow Kit $4

This is my favorite brow kit not only because it works great, but the price is incredible!!!!! I’m kind of obsessed with beautiful thick eyebrows and this kit helps me maintain mine!  I have never been a fan of eye brow pencils because in my experiences they always leave room for error- and by error I mean a drawn on clown eyebrow look- which is so not for me.  I’ve always preferred brush on powder and wax kits because they give a more natural look while still filling in brows flawlessly!  So if you want thick bold brows or just need a little help filling in, this product won’t let you down!

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Spring/Summer Makeup Inspiration!

2 Mar

It’s officially March and are warmest days are ahead of us(here in the US) and I am so excited to wear my light and lovely makeup looks! From nudes to brights to pastels, warm weather makeup looks are my absolute favorites!  I found so many great inspirational looks (neutral eye and bright lip combo is my fav!) while searching Pinterest today and here are some of my favorites!

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NYFW Jason Wu F/W 2013

8 Feb

Not even a blizzard could stop Jason Wu  from filling up a beautiful Park Avenue venue to present his Fall 2013 collection Friday. Despite weather worries, a full house of spectators gazed in awe at one of the most anticipated collections of New York fashion week.  There was an essence of elegance and glamour and the clothes were sexy and sophisticated.  The mostly black a white palette included crisp collars, belted waists and pleated skirts !  I especially loved the makeup led by Lancome’s Diane Kendal, who created beautiful looks consisting of  bold indigo cat eyes with muted lips and cheeks.  This show was pretty amazing, nothing new for Mr. Wu!

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Drew Barrymore’s New(affordable) Makeup Line

26 Jan

Drew Barrymore is the latest celebrity to create her own makeup collection Flower which debuted this month exclusively at Wal- Mart.  Her over 180 piece collection includes eye, face, lip and nail products which are available at 1,500+ Wal-Mart locations. What is great about this collection is that it’s cruelty free(not tested on animals) and the price point is beyond amazing- nothing is over $15!  It is luxury products at mass market prices.  According to the press release the collection is “formulated with the same quality ingredients found in department store luxury brands, but sold for a fraction of the price”.

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How did Barrymore produce such high quality products at such fair prices????  Well Barrymore and team chose to skip paid advertising and rely solely on blogs, social media, word of mouth and Barrymore’s popularity to do the “advertising”,which  frees up the usual 20-30% that would fund advertising.  That money is then able to then go into the formulation of great products.  The same formulas that high-end companies all over the world are using. Impressive to say the least!  I can’t wait to try it!

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I really love the clear view shadow palettes which make it easy to find the color your looking for and the super cute packaging with rose gold detail!

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The Two Must Have Colors For 2013!!!

22 Jan

What are the “it” colors for 2013?????  I can’t choose just one!  The two colors that I won’t be able to live without are Emerald and Lilac!!!! So many of my favorite fashion moments have included at least one of these colors , if not both!  Emerald has always been a go to color  in my wardrobe but I’m really making room for lilac this year and am very excited about it.  If you’re not big into color you can start by adding a shoe or clutch to your outfit or adding these colors into your makeup regimen. If you love color, go crazy with it-  The more the merrier!

Some colorful inspiration…..

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Jennifer Lawrence Stuns in Prabal Gurung Dress!

11 Jan

Jennifer Lawrence looked amazing in a black draped gown from Prabal Gurung’s pre-fall 2013 collection at the 2013 Critic’s Choice Awards. WOW WOW WOW!  I love the neckline of this belted dress and her makeup & side-swept updo are gorgeous!  Her red lips and nails were icing on the cake!  Lawrence accessorized with a Roger Vivier bag, Chopard jewelry, and Jimmy Choo heels.

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Instagram Roundup!

17 Dec

Hi everyone! I’m a newbie to Instagram (2 weeks) and I’m loving it!  I’m just snapping pics of any and everything whenever I feel like it and it’s so FUN!  It really gives you all the opportunity to peek into my life and my closet.  Here is a roundup of some of my favorite “grams” What are they called anyways?????  If you like what you see, Follow me @Yourstylejourney.

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