Aloha,
beauties! Going on vacation, or
just relaxing this summer? Make
sure to add these additions to your beauty stash to look pretty all
summer.
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Elf Cosmetic oil blotting
sheets will be a must this summer.Keep these in your purse to touch up your face on the hottest of
days!
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Got2B Guardian Angel is
another must have for this summer.Your hair is already being exposed to a lot of heat and sun this summer,
so make sure to spray this in your hair before you straighten it to prevent any
further heat damage.
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The next must
have is Essie’s nail polish in the color Turqouise and Caicos.Okay, this may not be a MUST have… but
this is my favorite nail polish to wear in the summer!
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Sunscreen-- at least SPF 30!Afterall, you want to have beautiful, smooth skin your whole
life, don’t you?
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An oversized
floppy hat looks adorable at the beach or at the pool.
Lastly, a nice pair of sunglasses are a
neccesity.Ray-Bans are my
fave!
I
have a confession to make. I have
a slight obsession with watches. Gold, silver, rose gold, two-tone, you
name it, I love them all! In
particular, I am in love with Michael Kors watches. These babies run from around $190-$300 and in my eyes, they
are worth it. My watches have
become a staple piece in my wardrobe, as I practically wear them every single day. They look super cute by themselves, or
even when you stack them with bangles and fun bracelets.
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However,
if a watch is not something you would wear everyday, you may not want to spend
as much on it. I found an MK
look-alike watch at Target by the brand Geneva.
It may not be real gold or as high quality as a $250 watch,
but you can’t beat this price tag of $19.99.
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This watch looks nice and takes on the same face-style as an MK watch and is the same size. The look-alike is definitely worth it for the price, especially if it isn’t something you are going to use every single day.
Hi, beauties!Recently I have come across something on YouTube that is
becoming extremely popular.A bunch of beauty gurus have been
filming a tag video with their boyfriends doing their makeup!Not only are these so hysterical to
watch, but also they show you how clueless men really are when it comes to
makeup.These makeup artist
boyfriends are notorious for making their girlfriend’s look like scary clowns in
those horror movies.Who knew
makeup was that hard to do? LOL.I
thought it was just second nature ;)Check out my favorite makeup artist boyfriends below!
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Also check out the boyfriend tag parody-- My girlfriend does my makeup!
What’s
up beauties?Beauty Smartie
Blogger is here for more advice.Just starting out with makeup? Want to know the essential face makeup for every girl’s beauty bag to leave your
skin looking flawless? Keep reading!
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Every girl needs
a good foundation.My favorite
foundation is MAKEUP FOREVER HD.This foundation goes for around $45 at your local Sephora store.This foundation is my favorite because
it leaves your face looking airbrushed and natural, with medium coverage.No one wants to look like they
literally caked on makeup!Another
great thing about this foundation is that it comes in a wide variety of shades.
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If you want a good foundation but don’t want to spend a lot,
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Makeup is amazing! This is just as good,
if not better than my $45 MAKEUP FOREVER foundation.
Pair
either of these foundations with a duo-fibre stippling brush from either MAC
Cosmetics ($50.50) or Elf Cosmetics ($6) and your face is lookin’ good!Place some liquid foundation onto the
top of this brush and swirl it around on your skin in circle motions.This brush truly gives the airbrushed
affect and makes your skin look flawless.
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For
all those problem areas, concealer is a girl’s best friend.My all-time favorite concealers can be
found at Sephora.My two favorites
are Kat Von D’s Tattoo concealer ($25) and Benefit Cosmetics’ Erase Paste ($26).They both provide full-coverage and
come in many shades to accommodate any skin color.
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Then
you are definitely going to want to set your liquid foundation with a
translucent powder.Elf Cosmetics
makes my favorite one and it is $6!
Brighten
up your face with some blush!Blush can turn someone’s whole look around and make your skin look so
much healthier.NARS makes the
best blushes in the game.My
favorite blushes by NARS are in the colors Orgasm and Deep Throat (raunchy
names, I know).These babies go
for $28 a pop, but are well worth it. Swatches are below:
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Next,
a highlighter is something that can enhance one’s skin a lot.My favorite is MAC Cosmetics Mineralize
Skin Finish in the shade Soft And Gentle ($34).Place this down the middle of your nose and above your cheekbones,
where light naturally hits your face.This gives a soft, dewy look to your skin and looks great in pictures.
If
you’re looking a little pale, bronzer is the way to go.Sephora’s favorite for years in a row
has been NARS Laguna bronzer for $34.Don’t
cake this on your face though, a little goes a long way.
Hey, girls! Beauty Smartie Blogger here. It’s time
to switch out that black leather winter purse for some fun, colorful bags for
summer! A big trend this summer is neon! Designers have come out
with their collections consisting of an array of neon pink, orange, green,
yellow, and purple bags. I don’t know about you guys, but I am so
happy there is a good excuse to wear neon pink now!
My all time favorite bag for summer is called the Mini Mac, made
by the designer Rebecca Minkoff.
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The style of the bag is a crossbody, which is perfect if you’re
going out at night or just going shopping during the day. The bag is
undeniably cute and is a perfect summer staple piece. This style comes in
neon yellow, neon orange, teal, and neon pink. The pink is definitely my
favorite and goes great with a summer tan :) The price for this beauty is
$195 and is totally worth it if you want to invest in a great designer
piece that will be perfect for this summer.
If you are loving this style but not the price tag, this next
purse may be a good alternative for you.
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This one has a price tag of $39.10 and comes in both pink and
teal. This bag is just as cute and is an affordable version of the Mini
Mac.
The next neon designer bag I love is the Tory Burch jesse tote. It
is perfect for a beach bag or just going out on any casual day.
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This neon yellow tote comes with a price tag of $195 but
is on sale now for $136.50, so snatch it up while you can! This tote
would be perfect paired with Tory Burch sandals, a simple v-neck, and a pair of
light-wash skinny jeans. Though this bag is definitely a cute one, I
would not wear it out at night. The bag is too big and is too casual for
a club or party. Other designers such as Burberry have copied Tory
Burch’s translucent neon bag because, lets be honest—it is almost too
cute!
Hey, girls! Beauty Smartie
Blogger here. Now that summer has come around, I’m sure you have all seen
those colorful, distressed, high-waist, cut offs. On Tumblr alone there
have been hundreds of posts with pictures of them. I’m sure you’ve all
seen RunwayDreamz shorts—you know, the $180 ones.
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Am I the only one who laughed when I saw the price tag on those?
If I’m not, then keep reading. I am going to tell you how to make your own
shorts, customized completely for yourself—just the way you like them!
What
you’ll need:
· -Scissors
· -Marker
· -Jeans/Shorts (Doesn’t matter if they’re high-waisted or not)
· -Dye or Bleach (Optional)
· -X-acto Knife or Razor Blade
· -Tweezers
· -Studs (Optional)
First off, you are going to need to find some shorts or jeans that you don’t
mind distressing and that you won’t miss! Believe it or not, Good Will
and Salvation Army is where RunwayDreamz purchases the vintage Levi’s used to
make the shorts she sells! Don’t feel weird, go in and look around.
You may be able to find shorts for as low as $6! That definitely
beats paying the $180 ;)
Once you choose a pair, you are definitely going to want to wash
them. Who knows what has been on those jeans? Yuck! Anyway,
put them on yourself and mark about an inch longer than you want them.
You need to make sure you cut them longer because the fringe at the bottom is
going to take off the length quite a bit. Also, the newest style shorts
go up on the sides, rather than just cut straight across the leg. Then
take the shorts off and go in for the cut! When you’re done cutting them,
make sure you put them back on to make sure they’re perfect before you distress
them even more.
As
soon as you get them to your perfect length, take the shorts off and get ready
to distress them! This is the time where an X-Acto knife/razor blade and
tweezers will come in handy.Here
is a helpful video to show you more in depth how to get the perfect distressed
marks:
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As
you can see in the video, it is best to make two horizontal cuts.Take
your tweezers and pull out the vertical fibers (not the white ones!) to leave
the white threads.
Next
is dying or bleaching! This is definitely a personal preference and depends on
the color of your shorts before you start.If you want to create cool effects and leave random bleach
spots, it is best to tie up your shorts in random places with rubber bands like
this:
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If
you just want to dye your shorts, I recommend buying a brand of dye such as
Rit.All you do is mix the dye in
a bucket with water (the hotter the water, the deeper the color).To dye them multiple colors, use two
separate buckets and leave them half in one bucket, and the other half in the
second bucket.Depending on how
vibrant you want the colors, it can take anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour to
get the full effect.
Let
your shorts hang dry when you get to the desired color—Do not put them in your dryer; this will get the color all over! Take
it from someone who has learned from that mistake :P.After your shorts are dry, rinse them by hand with cold
water until the water runs clear.Then you can put them in the washer and dryer and your shorts are ready
to be worn!
If
you want to add a little extra to your shorts, I recommend studding them.Studs are very in and they add an
unexpected detail to your shorts.I bought mine from here and they were perfect!All you do is push the stud through and
close the prongs with pliers.
Tada!
You have fabulous, customized shorts that are just like RunwayDreamz, just
without the $180 price tag!If you
enjoy doing this, you should consider making them and selling them for extra
cash!
