a burst of color for spring {tangerine lips}

I heart this Season's color of coral or tangerine, it's such a refreshing shade and change from pink.

and so many choices and hues. I found a great one from Boots, Tangerine Twist, while searching for this

 heavenly hue on Eva Longoria here. 

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color me pretty {make-up monday}

Shopping for make up is always an experience even for this make up artist

The lovely Olivia Palermo inspires me, with a pop of pink on her pouty lips, how-to, tips below

Currently growing out my hair and loving these upswept romantic updo's

 If I can find some as dazzling jewels as her's from Forever 21 I will be one happy girl

It's Monday and I have make up on the mind. A little Sephora shopping trip never hurts.

Yesterday in the company of a five year old, It's not surprising I couldn't keep her away from the colorful pops of pink all over. She even inspired me to ditch my natural neutrals and try a little pop of color for spring. A little blotting with a soft tissue after applying color leaves a soft stain on those pouty lips. Of course I had to remind her of the rules of testing out make up from a counter. Sanitize your hands first, wipe off excess before applying. Use new and sanitary applicator brushes and sponges only. Don't hesitate about asking for a new tester if you are serious about purchasing especially for lip and eye products where the double dipping usually occurs.  Feeling like showing off a little skin I left with an illuminating tinted moisturizer and some oil free foundation that lets my skin glow. More make up tips here. What's in your bag of tricks lately?

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headbands in the heat

I have been growing out my hair this summer I don't feel like spending time blow drying and flat ironing my own hair and really love the carefree waves of summer so to deal with the in between stage I decided I needed some new headbands. On the cover of a magazine in the salon I saw a pic of Jessica Simpson leaving the gym with her hair twisted and effortless but really attractive. While doing some fun shopping today, I had to stop and compliment a fellow fashionista and on her hair. Her lovely blonde streaks were pulled back in chignon with hair sprouting around the rubber band and tucked in with bobby pins. Just like the one pictured above on Molly Sims. I did opt to buy some headbands at H&M today they had some great ones with a little flower on top. If I feel ridiculous I can always give them to my favorite niece who at the age of four is already making me proud with her love of being a girl. Keeping it natural and luminous looks great during the summer. I can't wait to try this new tinted moisturizer. Another new treat is the gift I received from my last purchase, perfect for the summer, soft, natural glossy pink.