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Monday, August 29, 2016

Mahogany Smoke | Get The Look

Hey Ya'll!!

So today I'm doing a post on this eye look. (Obvi lol)

I kind of just threw it together by mistake and ended up loving it so I wanted to share! :)

All of the other face products I used will be listed below, but since this post is focusing on the eyes that info is what will be most detailed.

I mostly used the Morphe 35o palette for this look, so starting with that...

1. Mixing some of 1 & 2 on a fluffy blending brush, apply that into your crease & upward in windshield wiper motions until completely blended.

2. Mix 3 & 4 on a pointed crease brush and apply into your crease, further defining it. Starting in the center of your crease and going outward to the corner of your eye. Pick up more product on your brush as needed and then blend from center in towards your inner corner.

*Be sure to leave the very center of your lid clean for a different shadow you'll apply later.

* Do this as much as needed to darken it to your desired shade.

3. Take a clean, soft blending brush and blend out all of the edges of the shadow you just applied in your crease.

4. With a liner brush- take a mix of 4 & 5 and apply it to your lower lash line, and then smudge it out.

5. Apply L'Oreal "Iced Latte" in the center of your lid with a soft shader brush.

6. Take the shade "Summer" from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit and apply it on top of "Iced Latte" for an extra POP!

(This palette is seriously so GORG!! If you don't have it you need to get it like last week.)

7. Then also apply "Summer" to your brow bone & inner corner.

(After I apply my brow highlight I always go back and blend the line between where my crease color ends & my brow bone highlight begin.)

8. Apply your mascara and you're done!

(I used L'Oreal Carbon Black & Maybelline Push-Up Drama)

Other Face Products Used:

-Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

-Garnier BB Cream for Oily to Combo Skin

-Clinique Stay-Matte Foundation

-Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roller

-Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer

-Maybelline Master Fix Loose Powder to set my t-zone

-NYX Retractable Eyeliner in "White"

-Benefit Cheekathon Palette "Hoola" to contour, and "Coralista" blush with "Rockateur" on top.

-Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit "Summer" & "Moonstone" for my cheekbone hilight

-Rimmel London "Eastend Snob" Lip Liner

-NYX Liquid Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in "Lace Detail"

I hope y'all liked this post!

Let me know in the comments anything else you'd like to see in future posts.

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Terin

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Sunday, July 24, 2016

My Holy Grail Hair Products {Care & Styling}

Hey Y'all!

I get sooo many questions about my hair and the products that I use, so I've decided to share all of my secrets today.

My cut, color, and most loved hair care & styling products.

(The products that I use rarely change. Most of them I've been using for years on years.)

Ps; I use a wide tooth comb. I never use a brush and I only really comb it when it's wet after washing it.

Is that gross? Whatevs.

As far as my color..

I have never dyed my hair. Like ever.

I really love my natural color and am literally terrified to mess with it.

My hair has different tones and highlights on it's own and it gets more from the sun.

So...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

For my cut/ style..

I'm really not too picky about it.

I keep it about collar bone length with tons of layers.

I like the really messy, piecey look right now- I recently learned they're referred to as "deconstructed layers".

So whenever I get a touch-up, I usually get about an inch cut off and my layers re-touched.

Now for products.

I'm going to go in order from washing, styling, etc...

I've been using the L'Oreal Power Moisture for maybe a year or so.

(They've revamped the packaging since this photo, but it's the same product.)

I like it, I don't really get any buildup from it; however, I think it almost moisturizes my hair a little too much. Lol

I'm not really complaining, my hair is soft as a baby's butt fresh out of the womb.

Given all of the torture I put my hair through, this is practically a miracle worker.

So, I got sucked into trying the new Garnier Whole Blends Line, because they were 2 for $7 at CVS and the smell was nearly orgasmic.

I got the Honey Treasures set because it's repairing which I felt better suited my hair needs at the moment, with all of the chlorine & sun exposure during Summer.

And because, well, it smells like a tiny slice of Heaven.

So far, I really really LOVE it.

You don't need much, the shampoo lathers so well, and the conditioner is super thick and goes a long way.

My psychic senses tell me I'll repurchase or at least try some of the others in the Whole Blends line.

(These are all Paraben-Free)

I have been using this Garnier leave-in conditioner since I was about 15, literally.

It's just amazing.

Legit makes my hair so soft it won't even stay up in a bun.

I apply it to my wet hair after showering- either before or after I comb my hair.

Before if it's a rat's nest. Haha

This probably isn't ideal to use on dry hair, because it's a thick cream.

Can we say holy grail?!

Never will I ever love a heat protection spray the way I love the John Frieda Heat Defeat.

I actually have a super hard time finding it these days which is traumatizing, but I have located it at Ulta! I nearly shed a tear.

Ulta for the win!

I apply this to my wet hair, before I put in any styling products or use my blow dryer.

This John Frieda mousse is everything!

It's another love that I have been using for about 5 years.

It comes out thick, and it stays thick!

It's consistency isn't foamy like most others. If I had to compare the consistency to something, I'd say cool whip. (Total weirdo, I know) But that's a hard quality to find in hair mousse!!

A little goes a long way, it doesn't make my hair crunchy, or dirty looking.

I use this as I am blow drying my hair.

It's super flexible, but helps build your style.

After applying my heat protectant and mousse, I begin to blow dry my hair with a diffuser.

Once my hair begins to feel slightly dry, but slightly damp, I spray my hair down with this and then continue blow drying until my hair is completely dry.

Okay.. This product right here, this right here!!!!

Game changer.. LIFE CHANGER!

I just love it.

I use this once my hair is dry, mostly on the ends of my hair but at the top also for some volume.

It gives a GORG piecey, messy look without making your hair feel powdery or dirty.

This is a product I stock pile.

I have a hard time finding it, so when I do I literally buy every single 1 the store has.

I refuse to live without it.

I first starting using this a couple summers ago for it's humidity control qualities, but now it's apart of my regular routine year round.

It doesn't make your hair stiff or hard, but it holds it incredibly well.

I use this at the very end of my styling routine just to lock everything in place.

Dearly love it.

All Garnier products have that incredible signature smell, I'm obsessed.

So, yeah, those are the keys to my secret chest of hair secrets and without them I just wouldn't be me.

Lol.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Summer Beauty Must-Haves ☀️

Hey ya'll!

Today I'm sharing all of my must-have beauty/makeup items for this

ridiculously humid Summer we're having.

With my combo to oily skin, in humidity, I'm an instant grease ball so I'm always trying to combat the oil in the Summer months!

My first absolute NEED is a true to it's word, matte foundation.

For me, that's Clinique Stay-Matte.

I'm usually more of a BB cream person, but I'm just so impressed by

the mattifying power of this foundation.

The consistency of it is pretty thick and difficult to apply with a beauty blender, so I usually mix a little of my Garnier BB Cream into it so that it's easier to work with.

This foundation keeps me pretty matte ALL day even out in the humidity.

(Mine is in the shade Sand)

Next is my favorite setting powder & the same powder I use throughout the day for touch-ups.

The Neutrogena Shine Control powder is amazing!

It says it has rice protein, and while I'm not totally sure what that is, I think it must work wonders.

By far the best powder I've tried for controlling oil.

One of my all-time favorite, year round, eye shadows is L'Oreal Infallible in Iced Latte.

I use this all year round, but it's particularly gorgeous in the Summer with a tan!

It's also a near perfect dupe for Stila Kitten. ;-)

With all of Maybelline's new product releases, the Color Tattoo Chrome eye shadows have quickly become a favorite.

My go-to shade is Beige Luster.

The staying powder of this eye shadow is AMAZING.. Even when you're ready to take it off, it's not ready. Lol

I apply this with the wand, super easy.

It dries almost immediately, and lasts ALL day & probably night too.

I don't keep this in my purse because knowing me, I'd mistakingly apply it as lipgloss. LOL

It's my opinion that everyone needs a HiLight that beams into the heavens on a daily basis, but especially during the Summer months!

I recently discovered the Revolution brand in Ulta and am utterly obsessed with their Vivid Baked Highlighter in Golden Lights.

I have used it every time I do my makeup since I bought it.

It's gorgeous alone or on top of 1 or 2 other highlighters.

Lol.

My go to lipstick lately was something I originally had mixed feelings about.

NYX Liquid Lipstick in Lace Detail.

I bought this in the winter and just wasn't really feeling it with my pale skin, but now that I am more tan, I think it's the perfect summer nude for me.

Definitely a great product if you don't want to worry about touch-ups.

A favorite for a good all-over body glow is Hawaiian Tropic After Sun lotion with Shimmer Effect.

I've been using this for years and it never disappoints.

It smells great and doesn't leave any color transfer on clothing.

(I can't find this specific one, but I linked a similar item.)

A new, happy discovery this year has been this amazing product from Million Dollar Tan.

Their "All That Shimmers" dry oil is AHHHMAZING.

Literally life changing.

It isn't a "fake tan", but a temporary bronzer that'll wash off when you shower.

I love applying this to my legs. I mix it with my lotion so that it isn't too over-powering since it is fairly dark.

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That about wraps this post up!

I hope you guys enjoy it!

Let me know in the comments what your favorite Summer time products are!

:-)

Til next time...

XO,

Terin

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

My Sun-Tanning Routine + How I Stay Hydrated in the Heat

Hey Y'all!

Today I wanted to share my tips & tricks to getting that perfect Summer time tan as well as how I stay cool & hydrated while out in the heat.

It's important to take care of your skin & stay hydrated especially when you're tanning as the sun dries your skin out.

My Sun-Tanning Routine:

The most important part of my routine is exfoliating and moisturizing! Moisturized skin ALWAYS tans/ holds tan better than dry skin. I dry brush every other day (minimum), I use my go-to sugar scrub in the shower at least once a week, and I moisturize daily after showering with either raw organic coconut oil or Vaseline cocoa radiant lotion (sometimes both LOL).

When I am laying out, I always apply at least a 30 SPF to my face & neck to help protect my skin and face.

My favorite tanning oil for sun-tanning is the Australian Gold Bronzing Dry Oil Intensifier!

This oil doesn't leave you greasy, and it has instant bronzer in it for immediate color.

While I'm laying out, I also like to fill a spray bottle up with pool water and continuously spray myself down. It helps you stay cool, and the chlorine in the water helps you tan.

Staying Hydrated:

When being out in the heat it's super important to stay good and hydrated to avoid getting over heated or dehydrated.

My favorite way to keep cool & hydrated is infused water

I'm addicted!

I keep an infuser pitcher full of water in my fridge (got mine at Bed, Bath, and Beyond).

I like to fill the infuser with lemon, cucumber, and mint.

When I am getting ready for the pool, I fill my cup up with ice & water and throw in a few extra wedges of lemon in.

Easy Peasy!

My favorite cup to use is from Starbucks, because it's my favorite color (obvi) and because the metal lining & straw keep my drink cold for longer than similar cups I own.

Not only does infused water taste yummy, but it also has some pretty cool benefits for you!!

It can help bloating, digestion, detox your body, and help your skin depending on what you choose to infuse your water with.

:-)

I think that about wraps this post up.

I hope you guys enjoy.

Have a hot and bronze Summer!!

XO,

Terin

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