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Monday, August 4, 2014

Get the Look: Kylie Jenner

I think we all died a little when we realized how amazing Kylie Jenner started to do her makeup earlier this year. Lately almost every YouTube tutorial has been about achieving her look. Everyone has been dying to know what specific lip liner she uses to over line her lips.

Kylie always has a matte and flawless face so it is always important to have a foundation that will give full coverage. There is a hint of an under eye highlight but it is not to crazy. It's always important to set with a powder so nothing budges.
She keeps her eye look focused on the lashes. For eyeshadow use neutral, matte colors and blend. The wing is very subtle so use an eyeliner pencil and smudge it out or create a small wing with some liquid eyeliner. I'm pretty sure Kylie wears fake lashes but that's okay because they look so good! If you're not up for fake lashes try using a mascara that gives length and volume!
Her face always looks nice and bronzed. Use a mauve/brown blush on your cheeks. There is also a subtle highlight to the look.
Kylie's lips have been the talk of the town lately. People have been saying that MAC's lip liner in Whirl is the exact one she uses. Make sure to use a mauvy color for the lips and keep them matte!

What do you think of Kylie Jenner's latest look?

xo, L.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Follow Me Around

Yesterday I was in the Coral Gables area, more specifically Miracle Mile. My brother and I stopped by B&N and later had lunch at Panera. It was nice to get out of the house for a little while and soak up some sun.

While at B&N I browsed some of the fashion books. This one stuck out to me the most. Definitely a future purchase!

My lunch at Panera was so yummy!

We decided to sit down on a bench after lunch and just soak in some sun. I also made this time to reapply my favorite lip product at the moment, the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream and this one is in the shade Abu Dhabi.

xo, L.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Summer Favorites

I've been able to try out a lot products this summer and various of them have become my favorites/essentials.

Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow: I have been loving this bronzer for an all over glow. Sometimes I even use it as a blush.
Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian Oil Free Moisturizer in Refining Aloe & Green Tea: This is my all time favorite moisturizer. It really sinks into my skin and it gives a refreshing feeling.
bareMinerals Matte Foundation: I love using this to set my under eye concealer. This summer I've decided to skip out on foundation and whenever I feel oily I just dab a bit around the areas that tend to get oily.
OGX Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Mist: This has become my holy grail hair product. Not only does it make my hair smell nice but it gives it volume and texture that lasts all day.
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm: The perfect pink nude for me. The only negative thing I have to say is that it does sink into my fine lines but I can work with it.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer: Perfect for my under eyes or any where else I want to highlight.
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso: Recently this has been my go to blush. I love the natural sheen it gives and when I pair it with the baked bronzer in Glow it gives me the perfect finish.
up & up Powder Brush: This brush is from the Target up & up brand. I love using this brush for applying my blush.
e.l.f. Studio Blush Brush: The tapered end of the brush is perfect for setting my under eyes and any small areas.
bareMinerals Flawless Application Face Brush: I love using the tapered end of the brush to apply bronzer to the hollow of my cheeks. It blends so perfectly.
Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in Nude: This eyeliner really opens up my eyes.
eos Lip Balm in Tangerine: I like applying this lip balm right before I go to bed because it really keeps my lips moisturized until morning.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss Lipstick in #109: A perfect coral lipstick. Whenever I'm feeling bold I put on this lipstick. I love that it's matte but still moisturizing.
NYX Above and Beyond Full Coverage Concealer: This concealer is perfect for covering up any redness.

Old Navy The Rockstar Cropped Jeans: These are the jeans for me! They are the perfect fit. I have always struggled in the jean department because they always fit me too long. Since these are cropped they fit me perfectly.
Old Navy The Boyfriend shorts: My go to shorts recently.
Fossil Messenger Bag
Gold Necklace
Rubi Jelly Sandals: Recently these are all I have been wearing.

Bath & Body Works Cheers to Capri candle: This summer I have discovered how beautiful Italy is and have become obsessed with anything Italy based. This candle is lemon scented.
Fabric Hair Ties
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway: This book has been my Summer read. I have not finished it but it definitely has been a great book.

What have you been loving this Summer?

xo, L.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

My Everyday Makeup

For summer I like to keep it very simple. I make sure to keep my face sweat and shine proof. I decide to skip out on foundation during the summer since my skin rarely breaks out. I apply the Maybelline FitMe Concealer under my eyes and the NYX Above and Beyond Full Coverage Concealer on any redness or scarring. I blend it all out with my fingers and Beautyblender. I use the bareMinerals Matte Foundation to set wherever I have applied concealer and to any places that tend to get shiny throughout the day (my forehead). On to my eyes, I also decide to skip out on eye shadow and just apply the Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara on my lashes the Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude on my waterline to open up my eyes. My go-to blush has been the Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso, it adds a great pink-y sheen to my cheeks. Lastly, I apply the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm, a great nude lip color.

xo, L.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

♡Summer Makeup Looks: Orange♡

♡Summer Makeup Looks: Orange♡ by heyleslie featuring a maybelline mascara

I was inspired by the color orange for this look, and I'm pretty sure you've all seen that it is very in for spring and summer. So starting with the face, I would advise a bb cream with some concealer to highlight. You don't want to be smothered with too much because it is going to be hot and most likely, humid. For blush I would opt for a gel or cream, but I love the NYX powder blushes as well. There are many great drugstore bronzers that are great for this time of year like the Rimmel bronzer in Sun Kissed but I feel like the NARS bronzer in Laguna is just something I could wear all year round (I have heard that the e.l.f. contour duo in St. Lucia is a dupe for this bronzer). During spring and summer it's great to use shimmer eyeshadows to add to the glow in your face (especially bronzy shadows). For mascara a waterproof formula is most important!! The Rimmel eyeliner in Nude is another great must have for all year round looks. This eyeliner definitely makes your eyes look brighter and wider. For lips (my favorite part), anything goes but for this look a coral or an orange color would be perfect.

Stay Cute!