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Something About Red Lipstick

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Forever 21 Collared Lipstick Dress | MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Rouge Lipstick M401 Hot Red by Icona Pop (Limited Edition)

I’ve been curled up like a burrito in bed with the cold the past week and a half but having cabin fever, I needed to get out of the house. We just had some local errands to run so I decided to participate and used it as the perfect excuse to do my makeup, put on some red lipstick and twirl around in this adorable dress! It instantly made me feel a teeny bit better haha! We took advantage of the opportunity to snap some photos – no accessories, no purse, just this super cute dress, bright red lips and a pretty awful pair of house slippers, not pictured LOL! It did the trick to brighten up my congested, coughing day – if even for just a few minutes.

There’s just something about red lipstick, right?

Photos by Chris Dyer.

Hope you’re all having a great week!!

Xox,
An Dyer

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Forever 21 Collared Lipstick Dress | MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Rouge Lipstick M401 Hot Red by Icona Pop (Limited Edition)

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Top 5: CREAM & LIQUID HIGHLIGHTS

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Photo by Chris Dyer.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Glow Stick Glistening Illuminator in Spotlight | Smashbox Halo Highlighting Wand in Pearl | Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Prism Cream | BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop | COVER FX Custom Enhancer Drops (from top to bottom in Moonlight, Sunlight, Candlelight and Celestial)

I shared a list of my favorite powder highlights a few weeks back and of course, I wanted to share a separate list of the best cream highlights, too! Although they can be intimidating to play with at first, they are just so amazingly universal that they quickly become addicting to use! You can use them underneath your foundation for a subtle glow from within, like Peter Thomas Roth’s 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Prism Cream, that will just lightly glow from under your makeup. Mix a drop or two of one of these, like Becca’s Champagne Pop, into your foundation for a gorgeous all over dewiness or kick it up a notch for some real J-Lo glow by mixing in the even more intense Custom Enhancer Drops by Cover FX. For a more pronounced highlight, I usually love lightly tapping the product on top of my cheekbones to bring light to the high points of my face or you can use the convenient built in brush on Smashbox’s Halo Highlighting Wand. When I want to make a bolder statement I’ll layer a powder highlight over top which I’ve found especially effective with Marc Jacobs Beauty’s Glow Stick Glistening Illuminator.

Don’t be afraid to play, though! You can use any of these products in any of these manners – underneath your makeup, mixed in with your foundation, layered over top (even over powder), or layered under a powder highlight, which is what makes them so incredibly versatile!

What’s your favorite cream or liquid highlighter?

Xox,
An Dyer

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Events Fashion Sponsored

EVENT RECAP: Macy’s & Armani Exchange

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WEARING: BaubleBar Andra Choker | Armani Exchange Dress | Sorrelli Crystal Navette Track Bracelet | GuiltySoles Hailey Ankle Strap Heel

Thanks so much to all my super sweet blog readers & social media friends that came by to support my Armani Exchange event at Macy’s last week! I had such a great time picking out my favorite Armani Exchange pieces from their newest collection and sharing them with everyone that visited. We had an awesome DJ spinning the latest tunes, a gift with purchase for all my fellow shopaholics as well as tray passed hors d’oeuvres & mocktails for guests to enjoy. It was such a great day for shopping! If you couldn’t make it, you can still shop some of my finds right here, too:

That’s my jam, DJ 4TiFy!

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Armani Exchange gifted guests this cute A|X bag with purchases over $150!

Our close friends She’s Cataleya’s Mommy came by to hang out with us, too! Check out her super cute first time mommy blog!

How cute are these mini-fans that stopped by! TOTES ADORBS!!

Tuna Tartare on Lotus Root!

Family-friendly mocktails!

Chocolate Desserts!

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WEARING: BaubleBar Andra Choker | Armani Exchange Dress | Sorrelli Crystal Navette Track Bracelet | GuiltySoles Hailey Ankle Strap Heel

Photos by Chris Dyer.

I hope you enjoyed these event recap photos!!

Xox,
An Dyer

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Brunch Outfit Ideas Casual - Everyday Style What To Wear

pink + denim

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Madewell Denim Hill View Dress | Perverse Toni Bologni Rose Gold Metal Aviator Sunglasses | Pleoine Blouse | New Balance Fresh Foam Zante in Rose Gold | Louis Vuitton Alma BB Magnolia Bag & Trunks Bandeau

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Pleoine Blouse

Louis Vuitton Alma BB Magnolia Bag

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Perverse Toni Bologni Rose Gold Metal Aviator Sunglasses | Louis Vuitton Trunks Bandeau

New Balance Fresh Foam Zante in Rose Gold

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Madewell Denim Hill View Dress

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Madewell Denim Hill View Dress | Perverse Toni Bologni Rose Gold Metal Aviator Sunglasses | Pleoine Blouse | New Balance Fresh Foam Zante in Rose Gold | Louis Vuitton Alma BB Magnolia Bag & Trunks Bandeau

Photos by Chris Dyer.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed this outfit post

Xox,
An Dyer

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Specialty Skincare at CVS

We’ve been a longtime fan of the specialized skincare brands at CVS, especially many of their exclusive-to-CVS brands featuring premium formulations like Wilma Schumann, Skin+Pharmacy & Beauty 360. They’ve recently expanded their range of products for specific skin issues and anti-aging concerns, particularly with their dermatologist-tested skincare range Skin+Pharmacy which has also added products like their on-the-go Retinol Wipes to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles that’s quickly becoming a fan favorite! If you’re unsure that you’re picking the right product for your needs, at some stores you can actually receive personalized consultations and product advice from Beauty Consultants on staff who undergo specialized training on skincare, haircare and fragrance. Since navigating skincare products can sometimes be tricky, they can better help you find the right products and skincare regimens to meet your individual healthy beauty needs.

Of course, CVS offers risk-free shopping as always, thanks to a 100% satisfaction Beauty Guarantee on beauty purchases. If you’re ever dissatisfied, you can return the beauty product with your receipt (regardless if it’s opened or unopened for any reason) to any store for a full-price refund, no questions asked! This is a lifesaver for someone like me who has sensitive skin but loves trying new products out!

Below are some of their newest items as well as best-sellers and fan favorites!

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Specialty Moisturizers // Vegan, kale infused, organic, brightening, cruelty-free, hydrating, anti-aging… I don’t think there was a skin issue or concern that they don’t have a moisturizer for!
Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Day Cream SPF 15 | Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream | Nip+Fab Kale Fix Moisturizer

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Skincare Serums // Whether you’re looking for moisturizing, anti-aging, purifying or hydrating serums, CVS has a premium formula that will fit your needs.
Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Hyaluronic Essence | DERMA E + Purifying Youth Serum | Skin + Pharmacy Advanced Anti-Aging Therapy Vitamin C Skin Brightening Serum | Skinfix Moisture Boost Serum | Vichy Idealia Life Serum

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Facial Scrubs // Everyone loves indulging in a facial, but they can be cost prohibitive and time consuming. These are fantastic scrubs that are perfect for a quick at-home treatment to not only exfoliate, but also brighten, purify and make your skin glow!
Lumene Glow Reveal 60 Second Facial | Skin + Pharmacy Advanced Anti-Aging Therapy Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub | DERMA E + Purifying Daily Detox Scrub

Eye Treatments // If you’ve followed my beauty stories in the past, those under-eye masks probably look familiar because I feature them all the time – they’re an all time fave! After all, they say the eyes are the window to the soul so it’s no wonder that eye treatments are always a major skincare concern.
Skin + Pharmacy Advanced Anti-Aging Therapy Hydrating Eye Cream | Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Eye Roll-On | Wilma Schumann Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads

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Specialty Treatments // There’s something so luxurious about mini at-home facials! I love giving my skin a quick mist of thermal water, swiping retinol treatment wipes across around my face while focusing on the trouble areas and then indulging in a skin plumping sheet mask.
Vichy Thermal Spa Water | Beauty 360 Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Plumping, Brightening Radiance, and Hydrating Deep Moisture Tissue Facial Mask | Skin + Pharmacy Advanced Anti-Aging Therapy Retinol Wipes

Photos by Chris Dyer.

What are your favorite drugstore skincare products?

Don’t forget to check out weekly deals store-wide at your local CVS and sign up for membership benefits from the first-at-mass loyalty program Beauty Club! There are tons of ways to save on brands you love and discover new specialty skincare products, without breaking the bank!

Xox,
An Dyer

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. While I was compensated to write a post about CVS, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting HautePinkPretty.com sponsors as they help make my blog possible!