Spring Style

a few of my favorite things

  

  

  

Beauty and Hair Recommendations

$36 at Victoria's Secret 

This is in my Twin Peaks post but I also wanted to strongly 

recommend it to everyone. This is a great primer, it does 

everything it is suppose to do, and really does help makeup 

go on easier and stay put longer. Proof to me is the fact that 

I took a nap earlier and woke up with my makeup still 

looking perfect.

$23 at Nordstrom

This finishing creme works very well, it helps dull ends look 

defined and makes my bangs look glossy. It adds great texture, 

I like to use it for touch ups in between washes.

$29.50 at Bath and Body Works

I have noticed a few fine lines under my eyes so I thought 

I needed to start using an eye cream. I have used it for two 

weeks and have already noticed a difference. I am not sure 

if it would work for deeper lines but it does seem to work 

for fine lines.

Product Recommendations

CG Smoothes Hydrating Makeup in 705 Ivory

I am not a big fan of most fountains, being pale but not having a pink skin tone makes it hard to find a color that is right for my skin and works well. I usually use Mac SatinFinish in NC15 because I love how it matches my skin perfectly and isn't heavy. I ran out earlier this week though and had to get a quick replacement and ended up with CG Smoothers. I use my Mac Studio Finish Concealer under it and I really love the result. It makes my skin look flawless, it is actually a close second to my mac foundation.

Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing System

In the last few months I have been trying to get my hair back to brown from being bright red for well over a year which has been harder than I had thought it would be. Having hair that is more naturally frizzy than curly it has killed my hair. My birthday was Friday and my friend who works at Aveda gave me an amazing gift, the dry remedy shampoo, conditioner and mask. I am not going to lie when I say this is the best shampoo and conditioner I have ever used, it is great. My hair feels perfect. P.S... It smells great. Thanks Leah!

Every Man Jack Face Lotion

This is going to sound weird but I use a men's facial moisturizer. About six months ago I saw skin care kit at Target and bought it for my boyfriend. He loved the lotion so much I had to try it. I have used it ever since. It is so light and really helps dry skin, it is also scentles so it wont clog pores. This lotion reminds me of Bigelow's Deluxe Facial Moisturizer but it is so much cheaper at $5 a bottle and Target even carries a travel size version for a dollar.

Beauty Note: Mod Lips

Pale lips, they were all over the 60's. They nicely offset the dark eye makeup worn at the time. Now that the mod look of the 60's is back a lot of women are searching for the tools to get a perfect twiggy approved look. So many times I see girls look like ghosts though by using their concealer over their lips to get the "mod look" they strive for. This is a big no-no, believe me I tried it myself, it is horrible. For those perfect pale lips use Mac Lipstick in the color Hue. Hue is a perfect light lipstick without making your lips disappear, it has a soft pink tint. Smashbox also has a very nice pale lipstick, Mod Chic Lipstick.