Happy Monday, everyone! StyleWatch Magazine recently sent me their Summer Swag bag full of fashion and beauty essentials that are perfect for this season. It includes tons of products that are new to me, too 🙂 so I’ve partnered with StyleWatch to tell you all about them!
First up, we have Skintimate which definitely isn’t new to me 😉 I’ve been using their shaving gel for… oh my gosh, 20 years now?! However, this Skintimate Island Berry Breeze Shave Gel is their newest addition to the Skintimate Signature Scents collection and wow, it smells amazing! I immediately want to hop out of the shower and make myself a berry smoothie when I use it! Plus I can’t complain that it comes out bright haute pink which you know I’m obsessed with! It also includes Vitamin E and Olive Butter which can help replenish your skin’s natural moisture. Follow them on social @Skintimate!
Beaded stackable bracelets are all the rage right now and this PWRcaliber Detroitbracelet is the perfect addition. It’s created with beads from all over the world and one special bead that’s made from shell casings collected by the Detroit Police Department from actual crime scenes! Proceeds from each sale are donated to the Caliber Foundation to help victims of illegal gun violence right here in America. Style with a great cause! Follow them on social @thisiscaliber on Twitter or @calibercollection on Facebook & Instagram!
This is my first Armitron watch and I absolutely love the feminine silhouette with the black leather against the bold contrasting gold hardware! I wear a lot of black and gold accessories so this was the perfect addition to my watch collection. Armitron has offered reliable, elegant and functional timepieces for over 60 years! They have something for everyone – every personality and occasion plus a variety of styles from sporty to dressy! Follow them on social @armitron on Facebook or @armitronwatches on Instagram & Twitter!
I’m all about anti-aging skincare products but never thought about haircare until I read about the Developlus Anti-Aging Hair Treatment system! It’s a three step system that combines peptides, alpha-hydroxy vitamins and proteins 🙂 like the good stuff your skin needs, well, your hair needs it too! It makes your hair stronger and restores that vibrant youthful look! Follow them on social @antiaginghairtreatment on Instagram and @antiaginghair on Facebook!
Have you tried any of these products out yet? 🙂 On a related note, the awesome team at StyleWatch featured me in their April issue last month – how cool is that? Check it out here!
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Brace yourselves for the overload of photos in this post 😛 there were just too many cute ones to choose from! I wore this outfit to see our families this weekend & celebrate my birthday as well as my Mom’s & future Sister in-law’s (we’re all a week or two apart!) Plus an early Mother’s Day, too! I had to take advantage of the scenery and pose next to my Dad’s new antique collector car – this beautiful 1971 Citroen DS21. Anyone that knows my family well, knows that my Dad is the ultimate car fanatic with a 35+ year career in the industry – there’s no one I know that loves cars as much as he does. I’ve heard my Dad talk about this car for as far back as I can remember so I was SO EXCITED for him when he finally got his hands on one and boy is it a beauty! This model was named the most beautiful car of all time by Classic & Sports Car magazine! Have you ever seen anything like it?
How adorable is my Mom?! The apple does not fall far from the tree at all – in fact, this apple will forever be attached to the tree! 😉 lol
Make Up For Ever is a brand that I fell in love with more recently. No, I have not been living under a rock 😉 I’ve always seen MUFE in Sephora but for some reason, aside from their first HD foundation formula (which didn’t work with my skin then), I never really tried more of the range. I was reintroduced to the brand at the launch of their Ultra HD Foundation last year and that’s when they really swept me off my feet! Since then, I’ve quickly acquired an addiction for their products – you can see me use some of these in many of my makeup tutorial videos like this one!
Follow along below for my favorite Make Up For Ever MUST HAVES:
MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix Setting Spray and Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primers I’ve mentioned my love for their primers in my 2015 Favorites video so I won’t bore you with the details again aside from the fact that they are amazing! I will say that I personally love the Hydrating and Smoothing versions and love to layer them together. First I’ll apply the hydrating primer all over my face, then I’ll gently tap the smoothing primer around my trouble areas where I have fine lines and larger pores. The Mist & Fix Spray is a newer one for me and I love how well it sets my makeup, leaving it look more naturally blended in.
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MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation, Ultra HD Liquid Foundation & HD Microfinish Powder I love the medium finish the liquid version of MUFE’s Ultra HD Foundation when I’m going for a natural, dewy look but the second I tried their Ultra HD Stick Foundation, I was hooked! I’ve always avoided stick formulas in the past because they’re known for being dry and cakey but MUFE’s is incredibly creamy and blends in beautifully, for a flawless, full-coverage finish. Honestly, the only reason I don’t use it daily is because I don’t want to waste it! LOL! It’s also the only foundation where I prefer to apply it with a brush instead of a BeautyBlender – I’ve found that it goes on amazingly with a flat top kabuki or an Artis brush. I also love setting my foundation with their Microfinish Powder because the formula goes perfectly with their foundations (obvs!)
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MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Palette Volume 3 – Florals Highly pigmented and buttery, these eyeshadows blend like a dream! I love the bold shades in this particular palette because they’re ideal for that gorgeous pop of color on your lower lash line or inner corner! You can also go for a colorful eye with the guides they include, making it super easy to use the colors by columns vertically for a complete look. Oh and the center shade also doubles as a blush! It’s definitely the go-to palette to add color all through Spring & Summer!
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MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Concealers When MUFE launched their concealers a few months ago, the internets went wild! I don’t think I saw a single YouTube beauty channel that didn’t have a makeup tutorial using it (myself included)! I love the range of colors, including red-toned shades for color correcting and yellow-based shades for brightening and highlighting. The formula is true to the Ultra HD line, with amazing coverage and a super creamy and blend-able consistency. If you’re like me though and your under eye area likes to crease, you will want to set this with a powder or bake with it!
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MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner When I first opened this box the awesome team at MUFE sent me, I was absolutely floored! It also includes limited edition eyeliner shades handpicked by pop star Charli XCX! How gorgeous are these colors?! The formula is incredible, waterproof and smudge proof, with beautiful color pay off. I love using them to add a pop of color to my waterline or when I want to go all out for a bold eye look! The matte black shade is especially incredible at hiding false eyelash bands when you layer it on top (if you’re a falsie wearer too)!
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What are your favorite Make Up For Ever products? Were you late to the game like I was?