Gifts For a Makeup Lover

Trying to shop for a makeup lover?  Whether she's a beginner, or a long time makeup addict, these products would make a great addition to her kit.

The products I picked are great to carry around in her purse since they can be applied when she's in a rush, or wants to transform her look from day to night.

Gift Guides I & II

While I had originally planned on having only one gift guide, but I felt it looked a bit haphazard.   Wallet friendly items are under I, and splurge worthy items are under II.

If you want it to be a big gift, you can pick an item from each category, and put them in a makeup bag.  These could also make great stocking stuffers.

I hope this makes your shopping trip go a little more smoothly.


Have you read my previous beauty, fashion, and lifestyle posts?


P.S.

I avoided adding kits or holiday edition products since stores can run out of them pretty quickly. That, and unfortunately a majority (IMO) of them can be pretty disappointing.


As always, thanks for reading!

Save vs. Splurge III

After comparing swatches from videos, blogs, magazines, and having my arms look like a colorful giraffe, I can finally post a Save vs. Splurge III!


Lips:

* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Barbie Pink | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Boots
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Blush | Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip - 1st Base
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Carina | Sephora Lip Cream Stain - 09 Watermelon Slice
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Craft | Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip- More Better
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Dainty | NYX butter gloss - Apple Strudel
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Rio | Coloured Raine - Kinky Pink
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Spicy | Jeffree Star Cosmetics - Anna Nicole  /  Sephora Lip Cream Stain - Mandarin Muse
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Petal | Rimmel Showoff lip lacquer - Apocaliptic
* Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Pure Hollywood | Jordana Matte Lipstick - Matte Blush
* Bobbi Brown lipstick - Blush | MAC lipstick - Boca
* Burberry lipstick - Military Red | Makeup Revolution - Atomic Ruby
* Chanel lipstick - Boy |  L'Oreal lipstick - J.Lo's Nude
* Chanel lipstick - Genial | Maybelline lipstick - Shocking Coral            
* Chanel lipstick - La Favorite | MAC lipstick - Vegas Volt
* Dose Of Colors lipstick - Coy | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Tipsy
* Dose Of Colors - Truffle | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Oh Snap
* girlactik matte lip paint - Allure | theBalm Meet Matt(e) Hughes liquid lipstick - Charming
* Givenchy lipstick - Beige Plume | Charlotte Tilbury lipstick - Bitch Perfect
* Guerlain lipstick - Genna | Chanel lipstick - Arthur / urban decay lipstick - Sheer Slowburn
* Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy - Desirable | Makeup Revolution London - When You Came to Me
* Jeffree Star Cosmetics - Prom Night | Sephora Collection Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color - Magenta Luster
* Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick - Agatha | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Skimpy
* Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick - Countess | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Yasmin
* Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick - Double Dare | Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip - Bumble
* Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick - Lolita | NYX  Soft Matte Lip Creme- Cannes
* Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick - L.U.V. | Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip - Lychee
* Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick - Mother | City Color - Phobe  /  Covergirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor - Ultra-Violet
* MAC lipglass - Grand Pumpkin | NYX butter gloss - Cherry Cheesecake
* MAC lip pencil - Boldly Bare | NYX lip pencil - 860 Peekaboo Neutral
* MAC lip pencil - Whirl | NYX lip pencil - Mauve
* MAC lipstick - Acai | NYX matte lipstick - Aria
* MAC lipstick - Catty (LE) | Dirty Little Secret - Hopeless  /  NYX - French Kiss
* MAC lipstick - Cyber | Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss - #4
* MAC lipstick - Diva-ish (LE) | NYC lipstick - Air Kiss
* MAC lipstick - Flamingo | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Fiesta
* MAC lipstick - Flat Out Fabulous | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Heart On
* MAC lipstick - Girl About Town | Rimmel London - Funtime Fuchsia  
* MAC lipstick - Glamorized (LE) | Dirty Little Secret - Poison
* MAC lipstick - Happy Go Lucky (LE) - NYX High Voltage lipstick - Privileged
* MAC lipstick - Heaux (original) | City Colour City Chic lipstick - Heartbreaker
* MAC lipstick - Hollywood Cerise (LE) | Covergirl - Spellbound
* MAC lipstick - Lady Danger | Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick - Matte Passion
* MAC lipstick - MAC Red | City Color lipstick - Red Wine      
* MAC lipstick - Margherita (LE) | Dirty Little Secret - Sugar Daddy
* MAC lipstick - Men Love Mystery | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Fern
* MAC lipstick - Mocha | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Pinch
* MAC lipstick - Morange | City Color lipstick - I Dare You  /  Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick - Matte Luxe
* MAC lipstick - Opera (LE) | Vivid Addiction lipstick - M.O.Z.
* MAC lipstick - Pander Me (LE) | City Color - Cappuccino          
* MAC lipstick - Pleasure Bomb (LE) | Jeffree Star Cosmetics - Masochist
* MAC lipstick - Please Me - City Color - Valerie          
* MAC lipstick - Ravishing | elf lipstick - Peach
* MAC lipstick - Red | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Bossy
* MAC lipstick - Relentlessly Red | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Toucan  /  NYC lipstick - Traffic Jam
* MAC lipstick - Retro | Wet n' Wild lipstick in Spiked With Rum
* MAC lipstick - Ruby Woo | Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick - 68 Matte Iconic  /  Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm - Standout
* MAC lipstick - Steady Going - City Color Be Matte lipstick - Elizabeth
* MAC lipstick - Saigon Summer | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Luau
* MAC lipstick - Show Orchid | NYC lipstick - Blue Rose
* MAC lipstick - Steam Heat | City Color - Little Red Dress
* MAC lipstick - Syrup | Essence lipstick - 07 Natural Beauty          
* MAC lipstick - Taupe | City Color - Head Over Heels                            
* MAC lipstick - Toxic Tale | City Color - Bright Red
* MAC lipstick - Twig | Colourpop Lippie Pencil - Brink  / Sephora Collection Color Lip Last   lipstick - 06 Blooming Rose
* MAC lipstick - Tenor Voice (LE) | NYX lipstick - Perfect Red  /  NYX lipstick - Hollywood
* MAC lipstick - Velvet Teddy | City Color lipstick - Taupe
* MAC lipstick - Whirl | Sephora Collection Color Lip Last - Brown Is Back!
* MAC lipstick - Yield To Love | City Color - Phoebe
* MAC Viva Glam lipstick - III | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Lady
* Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural - N37 | Revlon lipstick - Demure
* Melt Cosmetics lipstick - Dark Room | Colourpop Lippie Stix - LBB
* Melt Cosmetics lipstick - Nood | Milani matte lipstick - Matte Innocence
* NARS lipstick - Barbara | MAC lipstick - Boca
* NARS lipstick - Schiap | Revlon lipstick - Persian Melon
* NARS Matte Lip Pencil - Cruella | Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm - Standout  /  Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss - 107 (red tube)
* NARS Lip Pencil - Damned | Colourpop Lippie Stix - LBB
* NARS lipstick - Anna | Colourpop Lippie Stix Lumiere
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien | NYX butter lipstick - Pops  /  Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain - '05 Honey Love
* NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - Cruella | Colour Pop lippie Stix - Bichette  /  Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon - Rosey Nude
* Ofra - Atlantic City | Vivid Addiction - Obsession
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Amore | Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip - Tulle
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Aria | Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip - Bad Habit
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Bella | Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip - Hiball
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Beso | NYX soft matte lip cream  - Electra
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Carina | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Clique  /  Topshop lipstick - Rio Rio
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Patina | Sephora Lip Cream Stain - Marvelous Mauve
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Stone | Dose Of Colors - Baci
* stila stay all day liquid lipstick - Tesoro | Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick - Spicy
* theBalm - Committed | Gerard Cosmetics - Serenity
* Tom Ford lipstick - Pussy Cat - Colourpop Lippie Stix - Lumire
* Too Faced La Creme lipstick - Naked Dolly | Maybelline lipstick - Blush Beige
* Too Faced Melted Liquified Lipstick - Melted Berry | elf studio matte lip color - Berry Sorbet
* Too Faced Melted Liquified Lipstick - Melted Coral | Makeup Revolution Lip Lava - Unleash
* Too Faced Melted Liquified Lipstick - Melted Sugar | MAC lipstick - Myth
* urban decay lipstick - Ladyflower | BH Cosmetics Luxe Lipstick - Charmed
* urban decay lipstick - Stark Naked | Maybelline - Stormy Sahara  /  Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick - Melted Nude
* urban decay lipstick - Gash | Colourpop Lippie Stix - Bichette
* ysl lipstick - RPC 52 | Gerard lipstick - Tequila Sunrise / Kat Von D - Jeffree


Eyes:

* Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz | NYX Micro Brow Pencil
* Buxom eyeshadow - Room Service | City Color eyeshadow - Hint of Mint
* Clinique eyeshadow - Strike It Rich | Morphe - 35d Palette
* Kiko water eyeshadow - 208 | Wet n' Wild - Hollywood Blvd
* MAC eyeshadow - All That Glitters | Morphe ES76 Pink Moscato
* MAC eyeshadow - Amber Lights | Inglot eyeshadow - # 606 pearl
* MAC eyeshadow - Boom Boom Boom | urban decay eyeshadow - Solstice
* MAC eyeshadow - Expensive Pink | KIKO eyeshadow - #218
* MAC eyeshadow - Amber Lights | Makeup Geek - Glamorous
* MAC eyeshadow - Gleam | Maybelline eyeshadow - Pink Wink
* MAC eyeshadow - Ricepaper | NYX eyeshadow - Sahara
* MAC eyeshadow - Soft Brown | Morphe eyeshadow - #13
* MAC eyeshadow - Tempting | Makeup Geek eyeshadow - Pretentious
* MAC eyeshadow - Woodwinked | Morphe eyeshadow - ES20 Marbleized
* NARS eyeshadow - Cassiopeia | Makeup Geek eyeshadow - Phantom
* NARS eyeshadow - Dione | urban decay - Nameless / theBalm - #19
* stila eyeshadow - Kitten | elf eyeshadow - Brown Bonanza
* Too Faced eyeshadow (in a palette) - Velvet Revolver | NYX eyeshadow - True Taupe
* urban decay eyeshadow - Penny Love (Vice Palette) | Morphe 35d Palette
* urban decay eyeshadow - Cosmic | Colourpop eyeshadow - Tassel
* urban decay eyeshadow - C-Note (in vice 4 palette) | Morphe eyeshadow - 35D (in 35W palette)
* urban decay eyeshadow - Last Call | L'Oreal Infallible - Glistening Garnet
* urban decay eyeshadow - Lounge | Buxom eyeshadow - No Faux
* urban decay eyeshadow - Pandemonium (in vice 4 palette) | Morphe 35E (in 35W palette)
* urban decay eyeshadow - Sin | Ofra eyeshadow (4g pan) - Millenium Pink
* urban decay eyeshadow - Smog | ulta eyeshadow - Brown Sugar


Face:

*Anastasia Beverly Hills Illuminator - Starlight | Colourpop highlighter - Lunch Money
* Becca blush - Flower Child | Wet n' Wild - Pearlescent Pink
* Becca highlighter - Opal | Colourpop highlighter - Wisp  / Wet n Wild Shimmer Palette - Hollywood Boulevard
* Becca Champagne Pop | elf eyeshadow - Enchanted  /  Looxi Beauty - Bombshell
* Kat Von D blush - Por Vida | City Color blush - Fresh Melon
* MAC blush - Melba | City Color blush - Papaya  /  NYX blush - Mauve      
* MAC blushcreme - Lady Blush | NYX cream blush - Natural
* MAC highlighter - Whisper of Gilt | Laura Geller - Gilded Honey
* MAC Skinfinish - Perfect Topping (LE) | Wet n' Wild Shimmer Palette - Champagne Glow
* MAC Skinfinish - Shaft of Gold | Black Radiance - Gingersnap
* MAC Skinfinish -  Soft and Gentle | KIKO eyeshadow - #208  /  Milani Illuminating Face Powder - Hermosa Rose 2  /  elf baked highlighter - blush gems
* Makeup Geek foiled eyeshadow - Flame Thrower | Morphe 350 palette
* Makeup Geek foiled eyeshadow - In The Spotlight | Morphe 350 palette
* NARS blush - Gaiety | MAKEUP GEEK- Secret Admirer  /  Milani blush - Delizioso Pink
* NARS highlighter - Albatross | MUA Highlighter - Iridescent Gold  /  NYX eyeshadow- Vanilla Sky  /  NYX Illuminator - Ritualistic
* NARS blush - Unlawful | MAC blush - Peachtwist  /  Revlon blush - Naughty Nude 006
* NARS blush - Orgasm | it cosmetics blush - Pretty in Peony
* stila Liquid Luminizer - Kitten Shimmer | City Color Highlighting Wand - Champagne
* Too Faced Blushing Bronzer - Carrie & Big | Maybelline Fit Me Powder - 355 Coconut
* Too Faced highlighter - Candlelight | Hard Candy highlighter - Moon Glow


Etc:

* Beautyblender | real techniques
* Bioderma Micellar Water | Garnier Skinactive Micellar Water  / Simple Cleansing Micellar Water
* Clinique liquid facial soap mild | equate mild liquid facial soap


Hope this list helps you to know what to save or splurge on!

Let me know if you would like me to include more dupes of a certain product(s) by leaving a comment here, or on twitter with #requestforsvs4 .

Have you seen Save vs. Splurge I & II?


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As always, thanks for reading!

RWB

Red, white, and black; one of my favorite color combination. 

What's yours?

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Blue & White

Not cool enough for long sleeves, or layering; a sleeveless maxi it is.  

Can you still wear something like this where you're at?

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Ready For Halloween

I'm thinking about dressing up as Gogo Yubari for Halloween this year.  At first I thought I'd buy a costume, but with an outfit like this,  I can style these pieces with other outfits, and not waste money on something I'd only wear once.

Are dressing up for Halloween?


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Almond Torte

Even though I'm not a big fan of snacking on almonds, I love desserts that have almonds in them.  

Whether they're in ice cream, croissants, cakes, macaroons; you name it I'll (most likely) love it. 

While looking for a cake recipe, I came across a torte recipe that's become my go-to recipe when I have a craving for something sweet, but won't make me feel like I over indulged afterwards.


To make this torte suit my tastes a little better, I made a few tweaks here and there.

• 1/2 cup minus 1 t  of sugar (I found using a full cup made this overwhelmingly sweet) 
• 1 t plus 1/4 or 1/8 t of lemon extract instead of the almond extract and the orange water
• baked at 340F for 15 to 20 minutes (depending on your oven)

I love having this for dessert or breakfast (if there's any left over), with a cup of tea or coffee.  It always manages to hit the spot.


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Cinderella-ish

What I'd wear to feel like a princess, short of wearing a puffy dress and tiara; now all I'd need is an 

invitation to a royal ball.  

If you were going to a ball, what would you want to wear?


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Fall Beauty: Plums & Reds

Just a few products I wish I had in my repertoire.

While I was looking through my collection I realized I only had a few products that are similar to 

these products.  

Since I'm not a big fan of dark vampy shades on me, I would love to play around with deeper or plumy toned reds these beauties.  Though, I must admit the packaging Anna sui lipstick was what caught my eye at first.  

Even though I don't usually use berry toned eyeshadows, I have a feeling I would use these ones more often than I think I would. 

I have always loved perfume since I was a kid, and has yet to change now that I'm an adult.  There's something about these two that I've always liked whenever I spray a bit on my writs whenever I see them on a fragrance counter.  This might be the year that I actually add one of them to my mini fragrance collection...maybe...

Do you have any products you'd like to your fall beauty routine?

Have you read my previous feedback, beauty, and fashion posts? 

Want to get something similar to K. Jenner's lipstick from Estee Lauder?

As always, thanks for reading!

Let Me Know

While I like to jot down my ideas, and notes for cl&s in a notebook, it can sometimes be a hassle to bring it with me since I sometimes forget or can't bring it with me.

I thought I would just use my notebook app on my phone, but it can be a bit of a pain to use at times. 

Luckily I found livejournal while I was browsing the internet, and decided to make an account.  Now I can easily jot down my ideas, and organize them better.

If you'd like to leave me some tips, requests for future posts, but don't have a google and or twitter account, please feel free to leave them on LJ.

Have you seen my previous beauty, fashion, and lifestyle posts?

As always, thanks for reading!

Sisters Not Twins II | Continued

While I don’t mind scented lipsticks, they can sometimes make me have a sneezing fit when my allergies act up. 

With this in mind, I went on a hunt for a couple unscented ones, and was happy to add Craving Coral from Maybelline to my collection.

It's like Restless & Wild Ginger, but there's no need to blot..or worry about having a sneezing fit. 

To make this more similar to Restless, I layer this over a sheer red lipstick or a poppy red lip liner.

Which one do you like the most?

Sisters Not Twins II part one

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Grey Four Ways

I love black, it's easy to be dressed up, or dress casually with the right pieces.  However, I also love its little sister, grey.  

Just like black, it's easy to dress up or down, and to mix and match with other colors; like black is.

In order to not get in a rut, I try to have it in different tones and styles.  (Which can sometimes be tricky for me to do...since I can be pretty picky).  

What colors do you love wearing?

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As always, thanks for reading!

Sisters Not Twins II

I have a soft spot for orange-y red lipsticks, but it's (strangely) not a shade I always reach for so I've yet to splurge on one.

Fortunately, this little beauty is very wallet friendly.  It's easy to apply unlike it's high-end counter part, and you can make it  matte by blotting it or lightly dusting on some translucent powder.

Sister Not Twins II part 2

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Go to Eye Products

These have been my go to eye products for the last couple of the weeks.  While I usually love using matte shadows, I like using ones with a slightly shimmery or satin finish when I'm in a rush...or lazy to do much with my eyes.

What are your current go to eye products?\

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As always, thanks for reading!

Favorite Outfits of August 2015

Just a few of my favorite outfits I put together at Polyvore.

Are you on Polyvore?  What are your favorite outfits?

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Out & About | Outfit 75

A casual and chic outfit perfect for brunch and running errands. 

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Bon Voyage

Last night, I had a wonderful dream that I was in France...and then I woke up.  Oh well, at least I can style outfits I would love to wear if I was there sightseeing, shopping, people watching while sipping coffee at a cafe, etc.   

Hmm...I wonder when I'll be able to make this a reality.

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A Happy Surprise

In the past, banana bread has never really been something I've craved.  The ones I've had where either too dense and somewhat dry, or had to much going on.  This fortunately changed when I found this terrific recipe!

While I did do a bit of tweaking, I was surprised to find that this actually made me a banana bread fan. 

Changes I Made:

- 4 bananas 

- nixed the cinnamon 

- didn't add nuts 

- only use about 3/4 c of sugar

- replaced the sour cream with table cream + 1 or 2 t of lemon juice

- used cake flour instead of all purpose flour (and didn't add more to equal the amount for a.p. flour)

These tweaks made me wish I made me wish I made two instead of one!

Do you like banana bread?  If not, this recipe might just change your mind.

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Out & About | Outfit 74

I love pieces that I can wear whether I'm just staying in or when I'm going out unexpectedly (these shorts). 

How 'bout you?

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.."don't you step on my blue suede shoes"..

What I'd like to wear when I out and about window shopping (so my wallet won't hate me), or have a casual lunch date. 

You can check out this outfit and others at Polyvore.

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Out & About | Outfit 73

An outfit fit for a casual date or just hanging out with friends. 

If you'd like to see outfits I put together at Polyvore?

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Out & About | Outfit 72

I love my grandmother's & Audrey Hepburn's elegant yet laid back style.  They're what inspires me to try to look put together no matter what mood I'm in, or where I'm going. 

Who inspires your style?

Going on a trip?  Check out the tips I've learned from experience & from seasoned travelers. 

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An Outfit Fit For A Celebrity Wedding

Just a little something a put together for a contest at Polyvore.  I'm not quite sure which celeb's wedding I'd want to wear this outfit to, but I knew I wanted this outfit to be feminine with a touch of edginess mixed in.  

What do you think?  What would you wear to a celebrity wedding?

Have you seen my previous post?

P.S.
Sorry for being m.i.a. for so long. Let's just say the last weeks have been like being in a whirlwind, but I've been making some drafts for upcoming posts which will be up soon.


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Ready For a Vacation

I don't know if it’s because it’s summer, or from the amount of travel vlogs I've watched, but I'm more than ready to take a vacation, and do the touristy stuff that can make (some) the locals roll their eyes..lol!

                         

With this in mind, I thought I’d share some tips I’ve learned from experience (a.k.a the hard way), and from seasoned travelers.

1)      If I need to bring my passport…

a.       I make copies and keep one in my suitcase/backpack, one in a safe if the place I’m staying at has one.

b.       I also scan and e-mail it to myself.

2)      Bring an index card that has a list of medicine and antibiotics that I'm allergic to.

3)      I call the place I'm staying at to make sure that they reserved my room.

4)    To stretch my eating out budget, I like to bring some water and snacks with me.  This way I’m hydrated and energized and I don’t need to worry about going over budget.

5)      I take some medicine with me.  This way I'm prepared and I won’t need to worry about finding a pharmacy and it having what works for me. 

6)      I’m not sure why this happens, but I find that if I bring tampons/pads with me, I somehow don't end up having my period.  (Depending on how long my vacation is). 

7)      To prevent over packing:

a.       I try to bring pieces that I can easily mix and match with one another. 

b.      For shoes, I stick with a pair of flats or sandals, and wedges that are both neutral colored.

c.       I usually like to bring a cross body bag with me so it’s out of my way.

8)      For skincare & other hygiene products, I try to stick with travel size products, samples, or bring what I use with me if it isn’t too bulky or full.

9)   When it comes to makeup, I just stick with:

a.        liquid or powder foundation/bb cream (depending on the season), concealer, cool toned bronzer, blush, eye primer, a small eye shadow palette or one or two singles, lip balm, a couple lipsticks, colored brow gel, eyeliner, and mascara. 

b.       For tools, I just stick with an eyelash curler, a few face brushes, and eyeshadow brushes.

10)   I try to remember to bring some wet wipes or baby wipes with me.  These really come in handy when I least expect it.

11)    Even though I love to shop, I've learned to be strict with myself and only buy things that I know I'll use.  This way I'm reminded of the place(s) I went to whenever I use it, and they won't just take up space and collect dust.

12) Just incase my flight gets delayed (& I end up leaving the next day), I like to bring extra clothes & undergarments.

.13) If I can, I try to wash the clothes I've worn.  This makes unpacking easier and I don't end up procrastinating about it. 

Hope these tips I’ve learned will help you out if you’re planning a vacation.  Please feel free to leave some of your own too!

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Out & About | Outfit 71

Happy 4th of July!

I love pairing white and red together any time of the year, but more so during the summer.  There's something a little more laid back about it than the classic red and black combination. 

Have you seen my previous post?

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Out & About | Outfit 70

When there's a lot of events to go to, & I don't have much time or the budget to get some new outfits, I love getting dresses (like this one) that are easy to dress up or down. 

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Out & About | Outfit 69

I like wearing outfits like this for a fun casual brunch, or just being out and about.  It's also easy to dress up a bit by swapping the shorts for a skirt. 

If you like any of the pieces, you can find them on my MFW board on Pinterest.

Sorry for not posting for so long (..yet again). There were some unexpected things that came up that I need to focus on.  With any luck, I'll be able to post once or twice a week from now on..*fingers crossed*.

Hope you'll have a great weekend!

Hope you'll follow/connect with me on twitter: @AngelaOfcls & instagram: angela_ofcls


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Out & About | Outfit 68

Perfect on days when the weather is actually cooperating.  It's casual yet a bit flirty at the same time, which is perfect for the weekend.

May I recommend checking out my MFW?

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Out & About | Outfit 67

When I want to give my feet a break from heels, flats like these are a fun alternative.  That and it adds a nice hint of color to a neutral colored outfit.

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Feelin' Blue...But In a Good Way...

The perfect way to stand out in an event is to wear something other than black (as hard as it may be).

While there are many other fun colors to wear, there's just something about blue makes me gravitate to it. 

Have you seen my previous post?

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Out & About | Outfit 66

For days when I'm not fully awake, but need to look presentable & not look like I just rolled out of bad, having items like these in my closet can be really helpful.  

That and having some really strong slap you awake coffee doestn't hurt either...especially on days where I'd rather sleep in.

Sorry for the unannounced hiatus.  Things came up, and I got sick thanks to mother nature's mood swings. Hopefully things will go back on track again. 

If you like this outfit check out my MFW board.  

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As always, thanks for reading!

Out & About | Outfit 65

I love how a top like this can make an outfit dressy or casual. 

Hope you're having a great day so far!

Have you seen my previous post?

As always, thanks for reading!

Getting Organized

After doing some spring cleaning, I thought I’d take a break a go through my Pinterest boards and do a bit of organizing there as well.  What I naively thought would take around thirty minutes, ended up taking me about two hours...and maybe because I was watching videos on YouTube as well....

Once I finished going through the boards, I thought I'd make it easier to find certain products that I've talked about on my posts. 

I made two new boards; one for beauty products and the other for skincare.  This way it won't be necessary to look through the other boards if you're just curious about the products I' posted. 

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Hope this helps, and as always thanks for reading!

Y.N.M. | Trilogy Rosehip Oil

A few years ago, the inner parts of my cheeks became red which made me look like I got sun burned.  Since then I’ve trying to find something to try to either calm it down or get rid of it. 

One day on a whim, I thought I’d try applying some oil that has rosehip oil in it, and was surprised that it actually calmed the redness a bit.  Thrilled that the oil helped, I looked for other types of face oils that contains rosehip oil.

After finding ones that wouldn’t really work on me (since the ones I found had ingredients I didn’t want on my skin), I then thought it might be better if I just used some pure rosehip oil instead.  I figured my skin would be more cooperative if I used products with fewer ingredients in it, so that it won’t end up getting itchy and irritated.

With this in mind, I eventually found one from trilogy that with any luck will give me the results I’m looking for.

I’ll talk about the results once I get my hands on it, and tried it out for (at least) a couple weeks.

Do you use rose hip oil? 

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