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    Friday Favorites: BEAUTY

    HautePinkBeauty: Beauty Counter, BUXOM, Dinoplatz & Essie

    I’m constantly trying new beauty products and wanted to share some of my recent favorites. 🙂 Follow along below for the details!

    Buxom's Full-On Lip Polishes in Pink Champagne, Grape Groove, Berry Bramble, & Sangria

    Buxom’s Full-On Lip Polishes in Pink Champagne, Grape Groove, Berry Bramble, & Sangria
    I’ve mentioned Buxom’s Full-On Lip Polishes before but their new limited edition shades have me head over heels in love! Ironically, my favorite new shade is Peach Daiquiri but I couldn’t find which purse I put it in so it’s not in the photo – c’est la vie!

    BEAUTYCOUNTER Crease Eye Brush and Precision Brush

    BEAUTYCOUNTER Crease Eye Brush & Precision Brush
    I was recently introduced to Beautycounter and decided to try their makeup brushes out. I love how well the Crease Eye Brush blends out my eyeshadow and adds a beautiful level of depth to my crease. The Precision Brush is amazing for getting into the corner of your eyes to highlight or apply concealer exactly where you want it.

    Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Triceratops Multi-Face Palette

    Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Triceratops Multi-Face Palette
    I always see Too Cool For School’s products in Sephora and loved their super cute packaging. I recently tried out their Dinoplatz Triceratops Multi-Face Palette and love how versatile it is! I use the Shade shade to bronze my face and as an eyeshadow when I’m in a pinch. The Blusher is a perfect everyday peachy pink blush and the Highlighter is subtle, reminding me of MAC’s Emphasis powder or even Hourglasses Ambient Lighting Powders.

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer
    I received the sample of IT Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Concealer from ULTA in one of their gifts with purchases a few months back and realized how much I’m obsessed with it when I used it all up! Thankfully, I got a brand new full size tube recently to feed my addiction 😉 The coverage is incredible at hiding your dark circles. You can use it over color correctors but it covers wonderfully without any, too. The formula is gel like and blends in beautifully with your skin making it great for days when you want to skip foundation.

    Essie Nail Polish in High Class Affair, Shade On & Virgin Snow

    Essie Nail Polish in High Class Affair, Shade On & Virgin Snow
    I’ve always been obsessed with Essie polishes and have quite the crazy collection (probably something I should do a post on soon!). These are some of my favorite recent shades that are perfect for Spring! “High Class Affair” is really the perfect blush nude!

    Drybar Double Pint Large Round Ceramic Brush, Detox Dry Shampoo for Brunettes & Money

    Drybar Double Pint Round Ceramic Brush, Detox Dry Shampoo for Brunettes & Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray
    I love a visit to Drybar now and then but what I love even more is their hair products! I’ve been using their ceramic brush every time I blow-dry my hair and love how smoothing it is, reducing any frizz. I also feel like it helps dry my hair faster! I use their dry shampoo for brunettes regularly, especially when I’m styling my hair and putting it up and realize it looks to oily but I don’t want to use a white/powdery dry shampoo because I won’t be able to brush it out. I just spray this in and it gets the job done without needing to brush it out – just be careful to shield your face and take care as to what direction you’re spraying in because the brunette color can drip/splatter. I also use their Money Maker hairspray on my curls. It has a special flexible hold formula that keeps my curls in without making them stiff or crunchy!

    Have you tried any new products recently that you’re in love with?

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    Brunch Outfit Ideas Office Wear Wedding Guest What To Wear

    LXÉ

    An Dyer wearing Blush Pink Duster Coat

    LXÉ Riverside Trench | Capwell Co Sarah Collar Necklace & Many Faces Ring | Bishop & Young Navy Dress | Charming Charlie Bridgette Cateye Sunglasses | ShoeDazzle Lynden Bow Pumps | Jewelry Storm Becon Cuff Bracelet & Wavy Ring Set | Saint Laurent Large Classic Monogram Bag

    An Dyer wearing LXE Riverside Trench Blush Pink Duster Coat, Navy Wrap Dress and Navy Stripe Bow Slingback Pumps

    Bishop & Young Navy Dress

    An Dyer wearing ShoeDazzle Lynden Navy Strip Bow Pumps c

    ShoeDazzle Lynden Pumps

    An Dyer wearing LXE Riverside Trench Blush Pink Duster Coat and Navy Stripe Bow Slingback Pumps

    An Dyer wearing ShoeDazzle Lynden Navy Strip Bow Pump Slingback

    ShoeDazzle Lynden Pumps

    An Dyer wearing Charming Charlie Sunglasses with Capwell Co Necklace

    An Dyer wearing Blush Pink Duster Coat and Navy Stripe Bow Slingback Pumps

    LXÉ Riverside Trench | Capwell Co Sarah Collar Necklace & Many Faces Ring | Bishop & Young Navy Dress | Charming Charlie Bridgette Cateye Sunglasses | ShoeDazzle Lynden Pumps | Jewelry Storm Becon Cuff Bracelet & Wavy Ring Set | Saint Laurent Large Classic Monogram Bag

    Photos by Chris Dyer.

    How was your Easter weekend? 🙂

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    LXÉ Riverside Trench | Capwell Co Sarah Collar Necklace & Many Faces Ring | Bishop & Young Navy Dress | Charming Charlie Bridgette Cateye Sunglasses | ShoeDazzle Lynden Pumps | Jewelry Storm Becon Cuff Bracelet & Wavy Ring Set | Saint Laurent Large Classic Monogram Bag

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    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    If you’re friends with me on Instagram or SnapChat, you may have followed along as Chris and I recently visited Beverly Hills based celebrity dentist, Dr. Kevin B Sands, to have our teeth professionally whitened. He’s treated the Hollywood elites like Robert Downey Jr, Britney Spears, Halle Berry, Justin Bieber, Iggy Azalea, Blake Griffin, Miley Cyrus, Eva Longoria, Kanye & the Kardashian/Jenners & so many more! Needless to say, we were honored to be invited there. His office is beautiful – centrally located in the heart of Beverly Hills, bright and tastefully decorated with stunning views of the city.

    Many of you know that I regularly whiten my teeth with at home whitening kits and although I love using those methods, I wanted to try an in-office treatment because I heard it was so much faster and more effective. Boy were they right! 45 minutes in & out of the office seemed like the equivalent to my religiously using at-home whitening strips daily for two weeks! They also have massage therapists there on site so I enjoyed a nice hand & arm massage while getting my teeth whitened 😉 definitely a nice perk! I noticed a difference immediately (before & after photo below!) and I think my teeth even became whiter the next few days after. I only experience slight sensitivity the day of, my lower teeth became a bit achy as the day went on, but that was completely gone when I woke up the next morning. You’re not supposed to eat or drink anything with color like coffee, spinach or tomato sauce (basically if it will stain a white t-shirt, don’t eat it!) for 48 hours afterwards but I’ve been extra careful ever since, taking care to brush my teeth again every time I have coffee or red wine. It’s been almost a month and my pearly whites are still bright!

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Applying the whitening gel.

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    My last cup of coffee before having the treatment done 😛

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    15 minute intervals under the blue light 🙂 of course it didn’t stop me from Snapchatting lol!

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Enjoying a nice massage white getting the treatment done!

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Removing & reapplying a new layer of gel!

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    How gorgeous is this view?!

    Zoom Teeth Whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS

    Zoom in-office teeth whitening with Dr. Kevin B. Sands, DDS – BEFORE & AFTER

    Photos by Chris Dyer.

    Special thanks to Dr. Kevin B. Sands & his amazing team for having me! 🙂

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    Ted To Toe

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker GURRA Chain detail collared top

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker GURRA Chain detail collared top & MIMIE Secret Trellis pencil skirt

    An Dyer wearing Bronzallure Bracelets

    Bronzallure Bracelets

    An Dyer

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker Spring 2016

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker LUA Jacquard cropped jacket with GURRA Chain detail collared top

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker LUA Jacquard cropped jacket

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker Floral Gingham

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker GURRA Chain detail collared top & MIMIE Secret Trellis pencil skirt, NEEVO Pointed leather court shoe

    An Dyer wearing Ted Baker MIMIE Secret Trellis pencil skirt

    Photos by Chris Dyer.

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

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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    Ted Baker LUA Jacquard Cropped Jacket, GURRA Chain Detail Collared Top, MIMIE Secret Trellis Pencil Skirt, MAISIE Crosshatch Leather Small Tote Bag & NEEVO Pointed Leather Court Shoe | Bronzallure Bracelets

    Barcelona - Spain Hotel Luxury

    Hotel Majestic

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    We stayed at the beautiful Majestic Hotel & Spa during our recent trip to Barcelona, Spain – one of the cities first luxury hotels boasting past famous regular guests like Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso as well as the Queen of Spain. From the minute I booked the hotel through to our return home, their service was top notch. Since flights to Europe usually arrive early in the morning, I would typically try to book our hotel the night before so that it’s ready right when we land but they weren’t available when I was originally reserving our stay. Since I knew we would be exhausted from the lengthy flight, I coordinated with Hotel Majestic’s concierge to have a car service pick us up at the airport and I worked with their spa to reserve 90 minute couples massages when we arrived. Although I was concerned with our language barrier (I never learned Spanish!), the hotel’s concierge was extremely helpful by email and had no issues understanding what we needed. Our room had a beautiful view of Paseo de Gracia and Antoni Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and the hotel itself happens to be located in the heart of the luxury shopping area and houses Barcelona’s Chanel boutique. A shopaholic’s dream! Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed our stay from start to finish and can’t wait to return!

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Their Chanel Boutique right next to the hotel lobby.

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Tapas from El Bar del Majestic.

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    BVLGARI toiletries were fully stocked in their marble bathrooms.

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Ample walk-in closet space.

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Room Service.

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Louis Vuitton was just 1 block away!

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Their signature scent, Atelier Cologne is now one of my favorite fragrances!

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Their relaxing spa.

    Hotel Majestic Barcelona Spain

    Perricone MD products used at the Majestic Spa.

    Photos by Chris Dyer.

    What’s your favorite hotel?

    Xox,
    An Dyer

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