Hot Pink Lips for Spring

When spring time rolls around one of my favorite things to do with my makeup is wear a hot pink lipstick. Here are my favorite products to use to create this look.

MAC Magenta Lip liner
MAC Show Orchid

*I wouldn't wear a lipgloss with this because I think it looks better without gloss, but if you want to use gloss I would use is Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Hot Pink.

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Sephora by OPI Bohemian Brights Spring 2012

Official Description:

"A stunning combination of relaxed neutrals and daring brights, each one makes perfect companion to your spring wardrobe. Inspired by vintage jewelry and free-spirited bohemian style, these hues are both statement-making and effortlessly chic—so you can unleash your free spirit."

This collection features 9 brand new shades, perfect for spring. It includes colors like fuchsia, orange, pale blue, pale green, white and many more. I am interested in the fuchsia, orange, and pale blue. What shades do you like?

Purchase: Sephora

Price: $9.50 per bottle

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Trend Alert: Colored Denim

Spring is just around the corner and if you like me and have an interest in beauty and fashion, you are probably freaking out over some of the trends for this spring. One of my favorite trends that I have seen is colored jeans! I use to be one of those colored jean haters because I thought they looked super tacky, but for some reason I really like them now.

If you're afraid like me, to wear pink, orange, or any of those other daring colors, try and start with something more in your comfort zone. Start with a color like cobalt blue, similar to your go to pair of jeans, just a bit more colorful. Or try more neutral shades, such as olive or brown. Although neutral isn't the big trend for spring, it will still help make you more comfortable about wearing color jeans. 

Quick Tip for Styling
If your jeans are a pastel color, pair them with similar pastels. But, if they are a rich, saturated shade, use colors with a lot of depth.

Favorite website to buy colored jeans click here. 

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JIMMY CHOO by JIMMY CHOO

I'm pretty good at describing scents for the most part, but with this one all I can say is fabulous! You have to go and smell it yourself! Now it is even more easier to smell this perfume because Sephora just started carrying it. I absolutely love the bottle! It is a beautiful light pink shade with an almost jewel liked appearance and it looks amazing sitting on my vanity! So I will now leave you with this description of the scent from the experts.

Official Descriptionn:
"An expression of the modern woman's aura, this scent at once conveys strength and beauty, glamour and confidence. Luminous green top notes join a heart of rich and exotic tiger orchid and lingering base notes of sweet toffee and Indonesian patchouli to leave a sensual memory on the skin. For the bottle, the opulence of jewel-colored Venetian Murano glass inspired its faceted design."

Notes:
Green, Tiger Orchid, Toffee, Sensual Indonesian Patchouli

Purchase:
Sephora


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My Life: Valentine's Day

I've put up two posts this  past week that have something to do with Valentine's Day. Some may think I'm going to celebrate that day with someone special. But those of you are wrong. I'm single this V-day and honestly I have no problem with it.

Valentine's Day is on Tuesday, which I will take as just any other ordinary Tuesday. And I suggest that you do the same. The truth is for those people out there that are dating someone it will be like any other Tuesday too. The only different thing is that their going out with the person their dating after going to work or school.

So in short, treat this like any other Tuesday and remember life goes on. So don't dread over just on single day, there is 364 365 (leap year) more left for you to enjoy.

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Romantic Braided Updo

Braided buns are super easy to do and take less than 10 minutes. This is a perfect romantic updo for Valentine's Day or any other occasion after it. You know what, who says you have to wear this for a special occasion? You can wear it whenever you want!
   
You will need:

• clear hair elastics
• bobby pins
• hairspray (optional)

1. Section your hair off into five braids: three in the back, two in the front. Secure each braid with an elastic at the end.
2.  Starting with the back, take the first braid and twist into a flat bun against your head, anchoring with bobby pins as you go.
3. Wrap the next braid against the first, being sure to tuck the elastic out of sight. Secure with more bobby pins.
4. Repeat Step 3 with the third braid.
5. Finally, take the two front braids and wrap them around your nearly completed bun, being sure to hide the elastics and securing each braid with plenty more bobby pins.
6. Finish off with a shot of hairspray to set the style.

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Perfect Lips for Valentine's Day

There is only 7 more days until Valentine's Day! This post will teach you 3 lip looks you can try this Valentine's Day, whether your kissing someone or not. And hey, who says you need a man to kiss? Why not kiss your siblings, parents, grandparents, etc. (on the cheek) to show them how much you love them!

Look 1: Perfect Pink
1. Rosebud Lip Salve Strawberry
2. Laura Mercier Dollface Lipstick
3. Stila Cotton Candy Lip Glaze

Look 2: Dark Red
1. EOS Lipbalm in Sweet Mint
2. Benefit Espionage Lipstick

Look 3: Classic Red
1. Nivea A Kiss Of Milk & Honey
2. Revlon Color Stay Red Lip Liner
3. Urban Decay Timothy Pocket Rocket


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Philosophy Sweet Talk Candy Hearts Set

Philosophy brings to you a limited edition scent just in time for Valentine's Day!

"Share sweet messages with your Valentine. sweet talk candy hearts body lotion wraps you in the delicious essence of Valentine's Day. This scented body lotion is formulated with natural oils, shea butter and antioxidants to help moisturize, soothe and soften, while helping to protect skin against environmental attack. It feels lightweight and silky to absorb easily. candy hearts is the perfect blend of sweet and tart that will please the candy lover. We'll leave the rest of the sweet talk to you."


This set includes:

• 4 oz. Shower Gel & Bubble Bath
• 4 oz. Body Lotion
• 0.5 oz. Lip Shine (full sized)

Price: $22

Purchase at Philosophy.com



Don't want to purchase the whole set? You can buy the products for full sizes individually.
16 oz. Shower Gel & Bubble Bath $16
16 oz. Body Lotion $24
0.5 oz. Lip Shine $10


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Essie Spring 2012 Collection

What can I say I'm obsessed with nail polish! So this spring Essie is releasing a new line of nail polishes. Well duh, I mean all nail polish companies are. Anyways I'm excited for this collection, specifically three of the colors. Without further ado here they are!

Top left: Navigate Her (pastel green), A Crewed Interest ( pastel peach), To Buy or Not to Buy (pastel lilac shimmer), Tour de Finance (shimmery, metallic fuchsia), Olé Caliente (fruity scarlet), and Orange, It’s Obvious (tangy orange)

If any of you know my taste by now, you would know that the three colors I've been gushing over are To Buy or Not to Buy, Tour de Finance, and Orange, It’s Obvious. Did you get any right? Let me know which colors you are looking forward to getting?


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What I'm Loving: January 2012

Beauty:
1. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush- amazing coral blush, love the texture.
2. MAC Iris Apfel Flamingo Lipstick- very wearable peachy coral.
3. EOS Lipbalm Sweet Mint- I love this, saves my lips!

Skin/Scents:
4. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh- got this during the holidays and I love it!

Hair:
5. Healthy Sexy Hair Silky Frizz Eliminator Serum- helping my hair become so soft! 

Nails:

6. OPI Nicki Minaj Metallic 4 Life- I love this charcoal color!
7. butter LONDON Rosie Lee- I love this! Very pretty cranberry-ish color with gold glitter.

Fashion:

8. Victoria's Secret Lounge wear- Recently picked up some new things and I live in them now!
9. Wildfox Couture Jumpers- So extremely comfortable and amazing for winter!

Health/Food:

Nothing to special this month.

TV, Music && Movies:
10. Jane By Design- World of fashion meets high school. For sure doing a My Life post on this!


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My Life: Just January

My name is Audrina && this is my life.

January has gone by so quickly, but hey I'm not complaining! So lets end this month off right by doing an in and out!


In:

1. My New Lunch Seat- read story down below
2. Ice Skating- so much fun!
3. JOEL! -My new friend, who asked me to put him in here!
4. My New Guy Friend -not Joel. A different one that I may like more than a friend:)

Out:

1. The Girl That Stole My Old Lunch Seat- no comment.
2. Skating on Road- so summer, not winter.
3. Don't really have an out that matches Joel- Oh! Onions because we both hate them!
4. The Troll That My New Guy Friend Use To Date- (BTW: She likes to steal seats)

I know its kind of childish complaining about a seat, but it isn't the seat. It's her! UGHHH! Whatever I love my new seat. Also if it wasn't for her being a big B, he would have never dumped her, she would have never taken my seat and I would have never talked to him. So in the end all I want to say is, thank you troll.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sorry. I just had to let all that out!

Hope you have a fabulous last day of January tomorrow!

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butter LONDON Spring 2012 Collection

The spring colors nail polishes are pouring in and one to defiantly look out for is butter LONDON! Their spring collection this year features five new shades.


Bossy Boots- light pistachio green
Disco Biscut Tropical- hot pink with iridescent glitter
Knackered- Oyster shade flecked with micro glitter
Slapper- Truly teal lacquer
Trout Pout- Cantaloupe shade



Which ones are you interested in?


Buy: butter LONDON
Price: $14


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Makeup Wishlist: January 2012

This post is going to be something new. I will be occasionally putting up these kinds of posts when I have many items on my Makeup Wishlist. I think these will be good to give you some ideas on what you can add to your wishlist as well as just some information on what is out there. I hope you like it!

1. Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream- A moisturizer, primer, concealer, and foundation all in one!
2. Stila Love At First Blush Palette- Limited edition, 3 shades in one, wear them separate or together.
3. Benefit Sun Beam- A golden sister to High Beam and Moon Beam.
4. bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow 4.0- As amazing as the original, just less messy!
5. Urban Decay Super-Saturated Lip Color- Been on my mind forever, finally getting one!

What's on your list?

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Celeb Style: Jessica Alba Golden Globes 2012

Jessica Alba looked absolutely stunning at this year’s Golden Globe! Her makeup was definitely my favorite makeup overall that I saw.

Her strapless lilac gown is by Gucci. It was paired with a matching clutch, sparkly Bulgari diamond cuff, diamond drop earrings, and an oversized diamond ring.

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My Life: One Direction

My name is Audrina & this is my life.

Niall, Liam, Louis, Zayn & Harry

Basically earlier this month I started listening to a band named One Direction. I'm sure all of you have heard of them before. But, let me just tell you how I found out about them. So while I was on tumblr on day, a girl that I follow kept reblogging their pictures and the whole time I was like "OMG! He's so cute! And so is he! And him and him, oh and him too! Who are theses guy?" Then I finally asked her who they were and after she told me I listened to their music nonstop!

I think all of them are so adorable! My favorites have to be Zayn, Harry and Louis. However I love Niall and Liam too! I just love all of them, their great!

Favorite songs by them:
You Don't Know Your Beautiful
Same Mistakes
More Than This
Up All Night
One Thing
Taken

Oh, who am I kidding I freaking love every single song on that album!


Check them out here!

Zayn, Liam, Niall, Louis & Harry

Back Row: Liam, Harry, Zayn
Front Row: Niall & Louis

Back Row: Harry, Zayn, Louis
Front Row: Niall & Liam

Who is your favorite member? What is your favorite song?

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Clinique Happy Kiss & Be Happy Valentine's Day Set

Not sure what to get that special someone for Valentine's Day? Worry no more because Clinique is here to make you happy!

"Experience the sheer delight of head-to-toe happiness with Clinique Happy Perfume Spray and skin-silkening Clinique Happy Body Cream. Make lips happy with a big dose of sheer colour and shine: Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Chunky Cherry. All in a floral drawstring bag."

This gift is perfect for that special someone. Even if you don't have a special someone you can totally get this for your mom or best friend because Valentine's Day is a day to show the people in your life that you love them. If you love this set so much you should totally get it for yourself because no one love you like you do right? Don't worry I won't tell anyone your secret!

Price: $38

Available at Nordstrom

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MAC Mineralize Skincare

MAC always comes out with their best collections during this time of year. Anyone agree?

One of their new collections is Mineralize Skincare. I never really pay attention to MAC's skincare products, but when I heard about these I was so excited! The products are made with ionized Super-Duo Charged Water technology. How cool does that sound?
The collection includes Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser, which gently removes makeup without scrubbing or massaging, leaving skin clear and conditioned. Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Eye Cream, to instantly minimize dark circles and puffiness. That is the one I'm most excited for! Another product is Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel, a rich and creamy, super light and hydrating gel. Mineralize Charged Water Face and Body LotionRich, yet gentle, leaves skin soft and supple. Mineralize Charged Water, similar to MAC Fix +.

Prices

• MAC Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser ($23)
• MAC Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel ($37)
• MAC Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Eye Cream ($35)
• MAC Mineralize Charged Water Face & Body Lotion ($32)
• MAC Mineralize Charged Water Revitalizing Energy ($22)

Available at MAC Stores, Counters and Online.

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Look for Less: Ashley Tisdale

I know I haven't done one of these Look for Less posts in quite sometime, but I will be doing them more frequently.

Ashley was wearing a white sweater dress and black riding boots on January 5th. I love this outfit because it is cute, it keeps you warm and it is very comfortable. What more could you want?

The outfit I came up with is all from Victoria's Secrets website. Both items are currently on sale. The dress I found is almost completely identical to the one Ashley was wearing.

Ashley's Look for Less:
Victoria's Secret Dress: $69.50
Lucky Brand Riding Boots: $165


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Zoya Fleck Effect Spring 2012

Zoya is releasing a new line of glitter top coats called Fleck Effects for Spring 2012. The line features four brand new glitter top coats.

Maisie is a blue with green flecks.

Opal is a green with green flecks.

Chloe is a pink with green and gold flecks.



These shades will be available to order on Zoya's website on Jan. 10th.
Price: $8

Top 11 Makeup Products of 2011

I tried so many beauty products in 2011. Here are my top 11 products of 2011, leggo!

     1.  Starting off with face products. My number one face product that I have tried and loved should be no surprise to you. It is the CoverGirl Natureluxe Foundation! It feels like your wearing a tinted moisturizer, but your getting the coverage of a foundation.

     2.  The next face product is the MAC ProLongwear Concealer. This covers anything from redness, to acne to under eye circles.

     3. Now for cheeks I loved NARS Danmari All About Cheeks Palette. This has a great selection of blushes, bronzers and highlighters for a great value and extremely good quality.

     4.  I loved using my MAC Blushbaby Blush. This is my go to color for when I'm not sure what I want to wear on my cheeks. This gives me a gorgeous dusty pink cheek.

     5. Now moving on to eye products. My new found love was gel liner! I tried so many and I have to say the best one was Bobbi Brown Gel Liner! It is very long lasting.
    
     6. Next would have to be my Urban Decay Naked Palette. It includes so many everyday neutral colors, that are very pigmented.
    
     7. Another favorite are the Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows. They are basically just like colored eye primers. They keep your shadow from creasing and make it appear more vibrant. 
      
     8. I love to try out different mascaras all the time, but one mascara I kept repurchasing was Maybelline The Falsies Mascara.

     9. Now for the final categories, lip products. For lip balm I am a true fan or EOS in Sweet Mint! My lips love it!

    10. My favorite lipstick that i discovered was MAC Viva Glam V. Great color for everyday, looks great with all skin tones.

  11. Finally number eleven is a lip gloss. It is the MAC Cremesheen Glasses. I love all the colors I have. These are not a new product to MAC but this was the first year I tried them and now I own 4.


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Favorite Winter Candles

Happy New Year! To start this year off on a good note, I thought I would make my first post about candles! I haven't told you guys yet, but I love candles! I literally got so many over the holidays (well that and VS Pink gift cards!) because if anyone asked me what I want those two things were my responses. Here are my favorite candles for the winter.


Laura Mercier (Nordstroms)

Tarte au Citron- Lemon, jasmine, vanilla custard, & woods

Crème Brûlée- Warm caramel, sugar & french vanilla bean

Warm Roasted Chestnuts- Roasted chestnuts, nutmeg, berry, clove & warm vanilla sugar

Slatkin and Co. (Bath & Body Works)

Kitchen Spice- Nutmeg, hazelnut & caramel
Homemade Cookies- Whipped butter cream, cane sugar, vanilla bean & rich sweet cream
Mint Chocolate- Dark cocoa, sweet peppermint, vanilla cream & white chocolate
Merry Mistletoe- Frosted cranberries, blue spruce & iced citrus


Voluspa (Anthropologie)

Bella Sucre- Demerara sugar, tiare flower & coconut milkFrench Cade- French cade wood, lavender, verbena & moss


Pure and Good (Anthropologie)

Rosemary Mint- Peppermint, spearmint, herbaceous floral, rosemary & woodsy

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