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    Beauty Favorites

    Must-Haves: MAKE UP FOR EVER

    Make Up For Ever MUFE Must Haves What To Buy Best Products

    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 MUFE Mist Fix Setting Spray Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primer

    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 MUFE Ultra HD Stick Fluid Foundation Powder

    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 MUFE Artist Palette 3

    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 Concealer

    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 XL Eye Pencils

    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?

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    Music Festival What To Wear

    Coachella 2016

    An Dyer with Sydne Summer Coachella 2016

    On me: Charming Charlie Electric Cateye Sunglasses | SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Chelsea Shoulder Bag | JustFab Vaudette Gladiator High Heel Sandals | Forever 21 Lace-Up Peasant Top (similar) & Button Front Denim Skirt (similar here and here)
    On Sydne: Show Me Your Mumu The Mandarin Shook Tunic | Lena Bernard Safiya Necklace (similar) | GiGi New York Chelsea Ivory Crossbody | Kenneth Cole Kali Platform Sandals

    An Dyer Coachella 2016 Street Style Blush Pink Denim Gladiator

    An Dyer wearing Forever 21 Coachella 2016

    An Dyer with Sydne Summer Coachella 2016 Street Style

    An Dyer wearing Sarah Jessica Parker SJP Chelsea Bag

    SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Chelsea Shoulder Bag

    An Dyer Coachella Desert

    An Dyer Coachella Blush Pink Boho Lace Up Top, Button Front Denim Skirt, Camel Gladiator Heels

    Charming Charlie Sunglasses | SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Chelsea Shoulder Bag | JustFab Vaudette Gladiator High Heel Sandals | Forever 21 Lace-Up Peasant Top (similar) & Button Front Denim Skirt (similar here and here)

    Photos by Chris Dyer.

    Are you going to any music festivals this year? 🙂

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    On me: Charming Charlie Sunglasses | SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Chelsea Shoulder Bag | JustFab Vaudette Gladiator High Heel Sandals | Forever 21 Lace-Up Peasant Top (similar) & Button Front Denim Skirt (similar here and here) On Sydne: Show Me Your Mumu Top | Lena Bernard Safiya Necklace (similar) | GiGi New York Chelsea Crossbody | Kenneth Cole Kali Platforms

    Casual - Everyday Style What To Wear

    Fri-yay!

    An Dyer wearing Forever 21 and Call It Spring

    Charming Charlie Sunglasses | Forever 21 Knitted Crop Top (similar here & here) & Denim Skirt (similar here & here) | Call It Spring Etirewen Gladiator Sandals | Meister MSTR IC101SS Watch | Chanel Pre-Spring 2016 Bowling Bag

    An Dyer wearing Forever 21 Button Front SKirt and Call It Spring Gladiator Sandals

    An Dyer wearing Charming Charlie Sunglasses with Forever 21

    Forever 21 Knitted Crop Top (similar here & here) & Denim Skirt (similar here & here)

    An Dyer wearing Charming Charlie Black Rhinestone Crystal Sunglasses

    Charming Charlie Sunglasses

    An Dyer carrying Chanel Bowling Bag

    An Dyer wearing Forever 21 and Call It Spring Gladiator Sandals

    Charming Charlie Sunglasses | Forever 21 Knitted Crop Top (similar here & here) & Denim Skirt (similar here & here) | Call It Spring Etirewen Gladiator Sandals | Meister MSTR IC101SS Watch | Chanel Pre-Spring 2016 Bowling Bag

    Photos by Chris Dyer.

    Happy Fri-yay everyone! I’m getting ready to head out to Coachella so make sure to follow along on my Instagram & Snapchat! @hautepinkpretty 🙂

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    Charming Charlie Sunglasses | Forever 21 Knitted Crop Top (similar here & here) & Denim Skirt (similar here & here) | Call It Spring Etirewen Gladiator Sandals | Meister MSTR IC101SS Watch | Chanel Pre-Spring 2016 Bowling Bag

    Beauty Favorites

    Must-Haves: SMASHBOX

    Smashbox Must Haves Favorites

    Smashbox Cosmetics was established 20 years ago by the masterminds behind famed Smashbox Studios in LA. The founders, Dean & Davis Factor, who happen to be the grandsons of the legendary Max Factor, created the brand based on their experience with the needs and demands on set, bringing the tough photo studio makeup qualities to the real world. I’ve been a personal fan of the brand for over a decade, their Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner Pen was my tried and true go-to for years so I wanted to share some of my favorites from their newest releases! Follow along below for my Smashbox must-haves:

    Smashbox Primers

    Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer, Photo Finish Primer Water, Photo Finish Light Primer & Photo Finish Primer Oil
    I’m all about hydrating products and smoothing primers and Smashbox does not disappoint when it comes to their wide variety of primer products! With my dehydrated, oily skin, I’ve been addicted to their Hydrating Photo Finish Primer and I’m loving how moisturizing it is making foundation blend in like a dream! Their newest release is the Photo Finish Primer Oil which boasts a breakthrough formula that is lightweight and softens your complexion making foundation appear more like skin with a dewy radiance. Find your perfect primer here!

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    Smashbox Color Correcting Stick

    Smashbox Color Correcting Sticks
    Every time I look in the mirror, I swear my dark circles get a bit darker so I almost always color correct underneath my eyes. I had been using cream blushes and lipsticks to get the right shade but luckily for me, color correcting is the hot new craze now! It’s so exciting to see my favorite beauty brands releasing their own versions of it and I’m having a blast trying them all. I recently received these Smashbox Color Correcting Sticks and I was a bit hesitant at first because “stick” formulas in the makeup world always seem to mean dry. Well, I quite literally stand corrected 😉 pun intended. I’m obsessed with how creamy these color correcting sticks are! I’ve found the perfect combination for my skin tone, using just a light swipe of both the Look Less Tired shades in Light and Dark. I blend it out with a BeautyBlender or gently with my finger and layer my favorite concealer over for that flawless, optical illusion of well rested bright eyes. I also love lightly applying the Get Less Red Green to correct the redness around my nose. Just make sure to buff and blend out any harsh lines!

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    Smashbox Lipstick and Instamatte

    Smashbox Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer & Be Legendary Cream Lipsticks
    Depending on where you’re going and the look you’re going for, deciding between a silky satin, glossy finish or matte lipstick can be quite the conundrum. Because of this, our lipstick collections can get pretty out of hand and it doesn’t help that lipsticks usually expire within 1-2 years which results in quite the high turnover. After trying Smashbox’s new Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer, I can finally see myself cleaning out that daunting drawer of lippies! This awesome new product instantly mattifies any cream lipstick just by dabbing a bit of it with your finger!

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    Smashbox Browtech

    Smashbox Brow Tech Shaping Powder
    In my last makeup tutorial video, I shared my latest technique for shaping my brows which highlighted Smashbox’s new Brow Tech Shaping Powder. At first, I was a little put off by the packaging as it can get a bit messy if you aren’t careful and the wand seemed awkward to handle but after I tried it a few times, I’ve become addicted to how quickly and easily it fills in my brows! The formula itself reminds me of colored dry shampoo but for your brows – it really helps thicken and add volume to your existing (or non-existent) brow hairs, creating a natural matte looking full brow! I still do outline with a pencil to get a sharp edge but I’m in LOVE with how nice this product makes my brows look!

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    What are your favorite Smashbox products?

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    Brunch Outfit Ideas What To Wear

    IVYREVEL

    An Dyer wearing IvyRevel Blue Floral off The sHoulder, Chanel & JustFab

    Ivyrevel Blue Flower Print Key Top | Kendra Scott Color Bar Connely Necklace & Brynn Bracelet | JustFab Camari Denim Pumps

    An Dyer wearing Kendra Scott & Ivy Revel

    An Dyer wearing Kendra Scott with Grey Chanel Chevron Flap

    Kendra Scott Color Bar Brynn Bracelet

    An Dyer wearing IvyRevel & JustFab

    An Dyer wearing Kendra Scott custom made necklace

    Kendra Scott Color Bar Connely Necklace

    An Dyer wearing IvyRevel, Chanel & JustFab

    An Dyer wearing IvyRevel Blue Floral off the shoulder top, Chanel & JustFab

    Ivyrevel Blue Flower Print Key Top | Kendra Scott Color Bar Connely Necklace & Brynn Bracelet | JustFab Camari Denim Pumps

    Photos by Chris Dyer.

    Thanks so much for visiting! Hope you liked this look 🙂

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    Ivyrevel Blue Flower Print Key Top | Kendra Scott Color Bar Connely Necklace & Brynn Bracelet | JustFab Camari Denim Pumps