beauty bootcamp

beauty bootcamp in braids and summer updo's

That's where I've been, looking this good takes work!

How you doing? You can read more of my bootcamp inspiration on my other post here.

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shoe shopping {for summer}

Did these get your attention? Yeah me too.

Today after working in high heels all day my feet ache, what a welcome relief with these lace up espadrilles.  The white ones with the bow are super cute and inexpensive.

I changed my mind, I'm all over these charlotte olympia hooker heels, and that other pair make me want to go to the circus.

What about you, found your summer shoe yet?

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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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monday morning fun {starbucks +style}

wish I looked this cute having my morning coffee every day!

braid with a bow pure simplicity and so pretty

even though summer is over.. summer buns are not

Double up that bun

back to a beautiful braid

most of all just have fun!

I don't know about you but Monday is a day that I always needs a little boost. Maybe a later, longer, walk with some spontaneous spurts of energy  fueled with a little help from my coffee of course. These images did just that for me, a little boost of style and simplicity all you need is the hair. I'm growing mine out right now, lets see for how long, I can barely twist it into a low slung ponytail.

Cool shades in color and added golden hues in the hair for an eye catching effect makes growing out hair a little easier ( a cute faux fur shrug doesn't hurt either)
 How about you? What style are you wearing or longing for? More fun hair looks here.

images: stefanyalves,verawang