1. I don’t consider myself to be fashionable
2. I’m particularly plain
3. I’ve always wanted to own knee high moccassins (like my mom)
4. I love to wear hats
5. I’m not a fan of costume jewelry
6. I could live with only flip flops, Converse, and Uggs
7. I love a nice purse/bag
8. I consider myself a bit conservative
9. My favorite clothing stores are Anthropologie, J Crew, Urban Outfitters
10. I’m a scan shopper … I don’t need much time at all to find what I like

Here are some things I like & why …

 I’d kill for these boots that are no longer available at Free People! Color, buckles, style … I love everything about them!

A very simple outfit yet super chic!

All I will say is, I need to find a pink blazer.

Michael Kors is a genius. I love this chunky bracelet.

I love this outfit. Dark jeans with a leopard top.

Of course this time of year, a chunky infinity scarf is a must. However, I’ve yet to get one.

I love the jeans, striped shirt, and nude blazer! What I like even more is the Louis Vuitton Speedy bag. Again, simple but perfect.

This can be a DIY project if you know how to sew or you can ask your mom (which I will). I’m stoked for summer to get here so I can do this!

Not sure I’m this edgy, but I love this look … lace pantyhose under torn up jeans.

 

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So, I have been hoarding two things lately: makeup & books. Both of which interest & inspire me.

Here are some of the books that I have on my shelf at home collecting dust that will soon be getting the attention they deserve. I plan to read all of the following books in 2012, in no particular order.

I know there are some I’m missing but these are the ones that I cannot wait to open and dive into! Now that the semester is over … I have time to read for pleasure! Reading is good for the soul!

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Everyone has their own preferences and what works for one may not work for another. Here are my tested and true beauty favorites for this year!

SKINCARE

Cleansing System: Clarisonic Plus

On the Go Cleanser: Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads (keep these in the shower)

Face Wash: Philosophy Purity or Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser

Makeup Remover: Mary Kay (for life!)

Day Moisturizer: Kinerase Day Mositurizer

Night Moisturizer: Kinerase Night Moisturizer

Eye Cream: Kinerase C8 Peptide or Vaseline

Toner: YSL Toning & Cleansing Micellar Water

Acne/Blemish Control: Dr. Brandt Blemishes No More Intensolution

Makeup Remover Wipes: Neutrogena Cleansing Towelettes

Mask: Bliss Steep Clean Mask

MAKEUP – FACE

Primer: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 or Nars Skin Smoothing Face Prep

Concealer: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage or MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

Tinted Moisturizer: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer or Dr. Jart Water Fuse Beauty Balm

Liquid Foundation: Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation SPF 30 or Shiseido The Makeup Lifting Foundation SPF 16

Cream Foundation: Shiseido Advanced Hydro-Liquid SPF 15

Pressed Powder Foundation: Make Up Forever Duo Mat, Benefit “Hello Flawless”, or Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish

Loose Powder Foundation: Smashbox Halo or Philosophy Supernatural Canvas

Shine Control: Tarte Smooth Operator

Blush: Nars Orgasm or Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

Luminizer: Benefit Watt’s Up

MAKEUP – BRUSHES & APPLICATORS

Foundation: Shiseido Foundation Brush

Applicator: Beauty Blender

Powder: Sephora Classic #53

Blush: Chanel #7

Eyes: Sephora Collection Classic Double Ended Everyday Eye Brush, Sephora Collection Pro Natural All Over Shadow Brush, Sephora Collection I.T. Smudge Brush, MAC 242, MAC 217

Concealer: Amazing Cosmetics

Brush Cleaner: Smashbox Brush Cleaner

MAKEUP – EYES

Primer: UD Primer Potion or Laura Mercier Eye Basics

Eyeshadow: UD Naked … almost everyday

Eyeliner: Smashbox Limitless, Smashbox Soft Effects Powder Eyeliner, Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes, UD 24/7 Glide On, Tarte EmphasEYES Waterproof Clay Shadow/Liner 

Mascara: Dior Iconic with Dior Maximizer Lash Plumper, Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume, Lancome Defincils, Burberry Effortless Mascara

Eyebrows: Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil, Anastasia Brow Gel, Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, and Anastasia Brow Enhancing Serum

Eyelash Curler: Kai Deep (Japanese, available at Amazon) or Shiseido

Tweezers: Tweezerman

Palettes: Urban Decay Book of Shadows 2, 3, & 4, Urban Decay Naked 1 & 2

MAKEUP – LIPS

Lipgloss: Nars Lip Lacquer Chelsea Girls, Clinique Long Last Glosswear, Dior Lip Addict, Nars Striptease

Lip Plumper: Buxom Buxom Big & Healthy or DuWop Lip Venom

Lipstick: MAC Please Me, MAC Fan Fare, MAC Pretty Please, Nars Belle de Jour (under Nars Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girls)

Chapstick: Nivea, Rose Salve, or Vaseline

Lip Treatment: Befine Lip Exfoliator

NAILS

Nail Polish: Nars Endless Night, love Essie & Butter London

Nail Polish Remover: Sallie Hansen or Deborah Lippmann Stripper to Go

BODY

Body Wash: anything Philosophy

Lotion: St. Ives Replenishing Mineral Therapy

Fragrance: Stella McCartney Stella, Chloe, Miss Dior Cherie, CLEAN Skin, Fresh Strawberry Flowers, Dior Pure Poison

Hair Removal: TRIA

Candles: Anthropologie

Teeth: TOMS of Maine

Supplements: Biotin 5000 mg

HAIR

Blow Dryer: Brazilian Heat Hair Dryer or Air Dry

Curling Iron: Helen of Troy or T3

Flat Iron: Her Styler or Amika

Hair Spray: Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode or Bumble and bumble Classic

Shampoo: Alterna The Science of Ten

Conditioner: Alterna The Science of Ten

Leave In Treatment: It’s a 10 Leave In with Keratin

Masks: Ojon or Organic Coconut Oil

Other Amazing Styling Products: Living Proof Straight, Bumble and bumble Surf Spray

OTHER HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Trish McEvoy Finish Line

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