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Summer Swatchfest: Inglot Freedom System Eyehadows “Brights”

Summer Swatchfest: Inglot Freedom System Eyehadows “Brights”

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As promised I’m back with the final installment of the Summer Swatchfest featuring my palette of “Brights” from the Inglot Freedom System Eyeshadows.
See my “Neutrals” palette and read my thoughts about the formula in this post.

 

rainbow eyeshadow palette

 

bright rainbow colored eyeshadow swatched on brown skin
M= Matte
P= Pearl
Available online from Inglot, Beautylish, Camera Ready Cosmetics and Macys.com
I literally need no more eyeshadows with these two palettes alone… but has that ever stopped me before?!?
Thanks for following the Summer Swatchfest if you have, click HERE to see all of the posts in the series to catch up if you haven’t.
Summer Swatchfest: Inglot Freedom System Eyeshadows “Neutrals”

Summer Swatchfest: Inglot Freedom System Eyeshadows “Neutrals”

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brights and neutrals palette
The Summer Swatchfest is on it’s way out the door, we technically have about a week left of summer, so I’ll have to think of another fun series for Fall. I’m actually splitting the final installment into two parts because there’s just so much to share.
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite shadows ever from the amazing brand Inglot. Inglot has amazing eyeshadows pans that are made to be used in their “Freedom System” to create your own custom palette. My two favorite things about Inglot’s shadow are the amazing quality and the even better price! All of the shadows are so soft and creamy, even the mattes are never chalky or sheer. Each pan currently sells for only $7.00 each, you can’t beat that deal.

 

 

eyeshadow swatches on brown skin
M= Matte
P= Pearl
Available online from Inglot, Beautylish, Camera Ready Cosmetics, Macys.com
Look at all those beauties! Which ones are your favorite?
Stay tuned for my swatches of my “Brights” palette coming soon in the final installment of my Summer Swatchfest Series.

 

Lust List: New At Sephora for Summer 2015

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My “wake up” routine every morning starts with checking text messages, Twitter, Instagram, ASOS’ “New In” and Sephora’s “New In”…. all before I even get up to brush my teeth. >.<

I haven’t shared a “Lust List” on here in a minute so today I’m sharing my faves from Sephora’s latest additions for Summer 2015. SEPHORA COLLECTION is really rolling out some gems that I have to get my hands on. They’ve added highlight and contour shades to their “Colorful Blushes”, a gel concealer with a crazy shade range, and a ton of new eyeliners amongst other things.

Fragrance
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THE BLEND Custom Fragrance Blending Mini Kit • $29
NEST Indigo Body Cream • Nest • $55
NEST Rollerball Trio • Nest • $22
Marc Jacobs Fragrance Mod Noir • Marc Jacobs • $28–90
Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Body Oil • Elizabeth and James • $60

Complexion
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer • Saint Laurent • $52
Yves Saint Laurent LE TEINT TOUCHE ÉCLAT Illuminating Foundation SPF 19 • Saint Laurent • $57
Giorgio Armani Maestro Liquid Summer SPF 15 • Giorgio Armani • $64
stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer • Stila • $32
SEPHORA COLLECTION Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer • Sephora • $14
SEPHORA COLLECTION Highlight Lowlight Face Contour Duo • Sephora • $20



Blush & Glow 

BECCA Mineral Blush • Becca • $32
SEPHORA COLLECTION Blush Me • Sephora • $10
SEPHORA COLLECTION Radiant Luminizing Drops • Sephora • $18
SEPHORA COLLECTION Bright Set Pressed Finishing Powder • Sephora • $16
SEPHORA COLLECTION Bright Set Loose Finishing Powder • Sephora • $16
SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Blush • Sephora • $15
SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Cheek Ink Gel • Sephora • $14




Eyes

SEPHORA COLLECTION Contour Matte Gel Eyeliner Waterproof • Sephora • $12
SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Eyeshadow Photo Filter Palette • Sephora • $32
SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Wink-It Felt Liner Waterproof • Sephora • $12

Don’t forget the new Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector “Champagne Pop” goes live today at 9am PST/ 12pm EST
Happy Shopping!

Top 5 Things You Need to Survive Summer Festivals

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Music and food festivals are the highlight of the summer for me. Although they’re usually hot, crowded, sweaty, and a lot of walking I like to look fashionable the whole time. 

#firstworldproblems
Here are my top 5 key items to help you survive summer festivals fashionably. 
1. Cute Flats: I’m not sure how those people you see on “festival street style” blogs are functioning in heels but in my experience especially at Lollapalooza last year, flat shoes are your friend!! 
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2. The Floppy Hat: Shade yourself from the sun and cover up messy hair in style. 
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3. Sunglasses 
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4. A Cross Body Bag: Toss your cell, cash, camera, and a bottle of water in a cute cross body to party handsfree. 
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5. Details: It wouldn’t be a festival without flower crowns and body chains and all that other fun stuff.
Please leave the cultural appropriation at home tho! 
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Wear sunscreen
Stay hydrated
Have fun
❤️
Lust List: Summer 2015 Theme Park Chic

Lust List: Summer 2015 Theme Park Chic

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The warm weather has finally arrived here in the midwest. After this long winter I’m in serious need of  funnel cakes, bold colors, and a trip to Cedar Point. I’ve picked out a few kitschy cute fashion accessories to brighten up my wardrobe for summer.
Theme Park Chic
I’m so childish with my accessories #judgeme

Lust List: Summer 2015 Sandal Round Up

Lust List: Summer 2015 Sandal Round Up

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The calendar says summer is on it’s way even though the temperature outside doesn’t feel like it. I’m more than ready to let my toes out and prance around in sundresses and a pair of cute sandals. Check out my picks below for the cutest sandals of Summer 2015.

Summer 2015 Sandals

Beauty Overload: The Makeup Show Chicago 2014

Beauty Overload: The Makeup Show Chicago 2014

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After dreaming about it for years I finally got the chance to go to The Makeup Show in Chicago this past weekend. It was my first time and I had a blast! It was like walking into Sephora on steroids and I got to experience it with some Chicago friends that I haven’t seen in a while! 
Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sebastien Tardif, demoing his product, Veil Complexion Fix, on Taylor.  

Celebrity Makeup Artist, AJ Crimson, demoing his products while at Frend’s Beauty booth.
AJ Crimson touched my face yall!! I died, lived, and died again! He was so much fun. 
There were lots of amazing artists at all of the booths showing gorgeous dramatic looks and intricate body painting. 
James Vincent introducing keynote speaker Ashunta Sheriff .
Ashunta Sheriff gave an amazing keynote, sharing about her beginning as a makeup artist and the many years she worked with celebs including Diddy and Alicia Keys. 
Ashunta & I after my face was beat with her product “Perfect Blend”. Y’all know I bought it and I can’t wait to play with it some more! 
Maya, Taylor, Alicia & I
My first TMS Haul tossed all over my messy bed as soon as I got home. 
Overall the show was wonderful, everyone I encountered was beautiful and friendly. I wish I had got to see more of the demos and speakers but I’m already planning to go back next year! 
Back to School Beauty Essentials

Back to School Beauty Essentials

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1. Eyeshadow Palettes are by far the easiest way to do your makeup on those busy school mornings. Keep it simple and reach for color coordinated shadows in one cute little package! Extra credit if its small enough to fit in your backpack for touch ups at school.
 
2. Lippies whether you have a signature bold lip color that you rock or your more of a clear lip gloss girl make sure your lips are moisturized and flake free at all times.
 
3. Blush give your face an instant “wake up call” for those days you’re dragging yourself outta bed just to barely be on time. Reach for a shade thats close to your natural flush and blends easily to keep it fool proof.
 
4. Mascara can do more for your eyes than a ton of eyeshadow IMO. Reach for a lengthing and volumizing formula to really make your lashes pop and open your eyes. I live for Loreal Voluminous and MUFE Smokey Lash.
 
5. Nail Polish is a fun and easy way to add some color to your life and it’s always dress code friendly. You can play up your school spirit by using your school colors at games and events or go crazy with the nail art guaranteed to be a conversation starter on the first day of school.
 
6. Smell Goods let’s face it, it sucks having to be stuck in a little room with 30 people for hours on end. Make your time (&& everyone around you) a little more by always smelling  pretty lol. Use a scented lotion and matching perfume or body splash to make sure your scent lasts throughout the day but dont go overboard you don’t want anyone’s eyes watering.
 
7. Scarves Feeling tired and lazy but want to look cute? I always reach for cute printed scarf to throw over the most basic tee and jeans. It’s instantly stylish and keeps your neck warm on those chilly fall days.
 
8. Hand Lotion School hand soap is the DEVIL! It leaves your hands all cracked and dry. not cute. Stash a moisturizing hand lotion in your backpack of purse to keep the crustys at bay.
 
9. Funky Backpack stand out in the land of plain black Jansports with an unconventional backpack. Try something crazy like leather, prints, or studs to set yourself apart. I’m loving these picks from ASOS right now:
 

 
10. Confidence! All the beauty and fashion tips in the world won’t matter if you dont rock them with CONFIDENCE! School can be intimidating but all you have to do is own your look and eff the haters!
Michelle’s Summer Beauty Essentials

Michelle’s Summer Beauty Essentials

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My favorite thing about the summer is having a fuss-free beauty routine. I mean like honestly I love beauty and products as much as the next girl (probably more) but I can’t bear a full face of makeup when it’s hot and muggy out. I find that its much more fun to keep it light and fresh feeling and enjoy the feeling of sun on my face NOT MAKEUP! Here are my faves that get me through this season…
 My grass needs to be cut :-/

Tinted Moisturizer: I love this one by Smashbox (in dark) because no one wants to worry about some cakey, melty foundation when its 80+ outside. **Get one with a lil SPF for an extra bonus**
Liquid or Cream Highlighter: Use it on cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and under brows for a pretty natural looking glow. Smashbox Artificial light in “Glow” above.
Tinted Lip Stains & Balms: No one wants to carry a compact, liner, lipstick, and gloss in their beach bag, it’s just too much work! I keep it simple yet cute by sticking to a tinted balm or lipstain. I like the ones by Revlon above.
Bright Nail Polish & Shiny Topcoat: OMG NEONS NEONS NEONS!! I love how super bright colors make you look super tan, China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini & Sun Worshipper look great on toes. I swear by Seche Vite topcoat to make my polish last through sun, sand, and chlorine.
Sunscreen (face & body): MORE SUNSCREEN = LESS WRINKLES need I say more? I’ve been using Aveeno Continuous Protection facial lotion, its light and non-greasy &hearts; &hearts; and Neutrogena wet skin for my body.
Body Splash: Bath and Body Works summer collections are always amazing!! They’re perfectly light and refreshing for those hot summer days. I keep one on my desk at work, in my car, and in my purse (obsessive I know) to stay fresh on the go. lol.
Coconut Oil: Honestly, what don’t I use coconut oil for?? I slather this stuff from head to toe nightly… I wish it came out of my shower head! lol. It’s great on fried hair, rough heels, dry skin, ragged cuticles basically EVERYTHING and it even has a little bit of SPF (around 10, I think) for a hint of sun protection (I would still use sunscreen tho).