Lauren Conrad Inspired Eye Look: Tutorial

Hey, Everyone!!

It's almost Friday and that's something to be excited about!

I wanted to do a quick tutorial on a Lauren Conrad eye look.

I love her simple makeup with a black-winged liner.

I've read on different forums saying she doesn't like to use eyeshadow much, but without it I feel naked. So, I used natural colored eyeshadows for this look but still very simple!

Hope you like it!

What I used:

• Mac Painterly Paint Pot
• Mac Naked Lunch (Lid)
• Wet 'N Wild Drinking a Glass of Shine Palette 6th shade; the orange-toned brown (Crease)
• Mac Dazzlelight (Browbone)
• Jordana Fabuliner 
• L'Oreal Full-definition Mascara

I read that her favorite blush to use is NARS Luster, but I am too fair at the moment to pull that off, so I just used Benefit Coralista on my cheeks!

Are you a fan of Lauren Conrad's makeup?

XOXO Mandy

Self Tanning Routine and Favorite Products

Hey, Everyone!

I've been getting some requests to do a self-tanning post and I thought; what better time to do a post about self tanning than after this spring snowstorm?! That's right, there is no better time!

Being very light-skinned and blonde, I like to have a good tan so I'm not totally washed out!

What I do:

First, I use a homemade scrub to exfoliate my skin in preparation for self-tanning!

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• Olive Oil (measure to preference)

Awwww isn't that cute?

I then use the Fake Bake Flawless Self-Tan Liquid.  I LOVE this stuff, it's so simple and quick to use and gives me a natural looking tan! 

Just spray different sections of your body and blend in circular motions with the glove. I'd advise you to use the rubber gloves provided as well so it doesn't have any chance to turn your hands orange! 

PROS:

• Natural-looking tan
• No stinky self-tanner smell
• Dries super quick
• Fades naturally
• Easy to use

CONS:

• Semi-expensive ($25+)

I totally love this stuff and I highly recommend it if you are looking for a easy to use, natural self-tanner!

For upkeep on my tan, I use the Malibu Hemp Golden Glow Bronzing Moisturizer from Wal-mart! It's like 5 bucks and amazing!  It doesn't smell gross like normal gradual tanners (cough cough Jergens) it smells tropical! It's the perfect upkeep to my tan! Highly recommend!

I love all of these products and I highly recommend trying them all! Amazing products in my opinion!

 

 What is your self-tan routine or are you all natural?

XOXO Mandy 

Say What? A Toothpaste Review?

Hi, All!!

This may seem weird, but I wanted to do a review on a recent toothpaste I have picked up.

I know what you're thinking, toothpaste? Um.....

But, just hear me out!

I have a semi-hard time keeping my teeth white because I actually have a fake front tooth.  (hahahahahaha) So, I have to be careful using whitening products because my fake tooth can't whiten (Crest and other whitening brands specifically say it won't whiten crowns on the box) ...which sucks because I am obsessed with perfect white teeth....

I was browsing the "teeth whitening section" at Ulta about a month ago and saw the Supersmile toothpaste and became interested. While reading the back of the box, it said it will restore the original whiteness in crowns! I got my fake tooth about 6 or 7 years ago so I'm SURE it's not its original whiteness....

So, I bought it.

I have been using it for about 2 weeks now and I notice an amazing difference in my teeth!! I actually had people comment on my teeth looking whiter! AND, it was a boy who mentioned it...So, you know it has to be drastic!  Score!! 

It's the perfect whitener, or upkeep whitening toothpaste I have ever tried! You MUST try it!

There are a few cons:

• It is pricey for a toothpaste, I paid around 25 dollars for it
• You have to use a *dry* toothbrush and I can easily forget and run my toothbrush under the water
• Not as *minty* as other drugstore toothpastes

Long review for toothpaste, but I CAN'T recommend this product enough!! It is AMAZING!!

 

Do you use any products to keep your teeth white?

XOXO Mandy 

Glowy, Flawless Face!

Hey, Everyone!!

In my early days of wearing makeup, I always wanted a completely matte foundation look.  (Think Carrie Underwood style) I wanted a completely *flawless* full-cover look.

Recently, I have really been loving Lauren Conrad's makeup look and that of the Victoria's Secret models which obviously complete opposite of matte.  Think glowy and fresh!!

(Excuse the towel turban, I was in the process of getting ready) 

The products I use to complete the foundation look are as follows:

• Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel
• Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation 
• Glamouflauge Concealor
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealor
• Revlon Nearly Naked Powder (Just on T-Zone)
• Nars Laguna Bronzer
• Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter (On cheekbones, bridge of your nose, and cupid's bow)
• Wet 'N' Wild Reserve Your Cabana (to set highlighter)

(Also, excuse the awesome pose I am doing in this, I was off to a photoshoot and sent a picture like this to my boyfriend, loser I know)

 

This creates a very dewy, sunkissed, and fresh look!! I am totally loving wearing my makeup like this lately!!

 

Do you like dewy makeup or a matte flawless look?

 

XOXO Mandy 

Perfect Nars Orgasm Dupe!!

Hello, EVERYONE!

I am SO excited to share my recent discovery because I know I am going to be loving this product to death in the spring and summer months.

AND, I may have found the best Nars Orgasm dupe I have ever come across...

It's called the L'Oreal Visible Lift Cream Blush in the shade in Peach Gold.

Oh...my...goodness...ya'll....

I am loving this cream blush and it is an exact dupe of Nars Orgasm in cream form! It's everything I wanted the Nars Multiple in Orgasm to be!  It is the perfect shade for the spring and summer months, and I have been wearing it so much lately!  The texture is a mix between a mousse and a cream.  I just use my fingers and blend the product out on the apples of my cheeks and it looks AMAZING! And it lasts all day on me!

Seriously, swatched side by side with Nars Orgasm, I couldn't tell a difference!

Left picture: L'Oreal Peach Gold / Right Picture: (left) Nars Orgasm (right) L'Oreal Peach Gold

I would definitely try this product out!!


Loving it!!

 

What makeup discovery have you been loving lately?

XOXO Mandy

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation: Review

Hello!

I recently picked up a foundation and a powder from the Revlon Nearly Naked line. 

These products have been talked about SO much in the beauty world ever since it released!

I tried to resist but failed....and I wanted to give you my thoughts on these two products.

I bought the foundation in 120 Vanilla and the powder in Fair.

The Foundation:

When I hear "nearly naked" I would think *very* sheer coverage.  I have acne scarring around my chin and I feel like one layer covers decent.  A second layer of foundation, I may just need a tiny bit of concealer.  This foundation covers very well, yet looks natural on me.  I also like that this particular shade is yellow, which I personally like, unlike Colorstay which many of the shades are pink. It gives a sheen as you can see in the pictures below, but contains no glitter (which I hate).  This foundation stays on me all day too! 

PROS:

• Good coverage
• Lasts all day
• Gives a nice dewy glow
• Looks natural and flawless on the skin
• Can find at the drugstore

CONS:

• No pump... why, Revlon, why?

All in all, I would definitely recommend this foundation if you are looking for a drugstore option that gives good coverage but looks dewy and flawless!

Powder:

I love this powder because it is finely milled and works perfectly to set any foundation! It doesn't have the powdery look that some pressed powders can give; it just looks like a second skin! *However*, I bought the lightest shade Revlon offers and it is WAY to dark for me.  Now, I am fair, yes, but I'm not the palest of the pale.  I have never had a problem with the lightest powder in a line being too dark for me!  This is very disappointing to me and I wish they had a lighter shade because I LOVE this powder other than the poor color selection!

PROS:

• Finely milled
• Sets Foundatin
• Looks like second skin

CONS:

• Lightest shade too dark for my skintone

I would recommend this product for those looking for a nice setting powder and are darker than an NC20.  This really is a nice product and I will definitely be using it when I have more of a tan!

 

Have you tried any of the Revlon Nearly Naked line?

XOXO Mandy

How I Make My Green Eyes POP: Tutorial

Hey Everyone!!

Hope ya'll are enjoying your week so far!!

I wanted to do a look that I have been loving lately because it makes my green eyes look much more vibrant! Not only does it make green eyes stand out, but it is a very simple look that would look good on all skintones!

Hope you enjoy!!

Products:

• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded
• Urban Decay Toasted (All over the lid)
• Urban Decay Chopper (in 2/3 of the lid)
• Urban Decay Naked (Blended in the Crease)
• Urban Decay Virgin (Browbone highlight)
• Benefit Gilded (lower lashline)
• MAC Bordeaxline (lower lashline)
• L'Oreal Voluminious Full Definition Mascara

The golds and the purples really make my green eyes stand out, but like I said, this look would look lovely on all eye colors!

 

What eye look have you been loving?

XOXO Mandy