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. 

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. Her face always looks nice and bronzed. Use a mauve/brown blush on your cheeks. There is also a subtle highlight to the look.
4. 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.

Back to School Wish List

School begins again next month and I still haven't gone back-to-school shopping. Here are some things that I want to invest in.

• Espadrilles: I have been dying for a pair of these! I wore out my last pair so much that they fell apart. These are so comfortable and are perfect for everyday use.
• Jansport: I always end up buying a cute book bag at the beginning of the year and they end up broken by the second month into the school year. I always end up going back to my old Jansport, so this year I'm just going to invest in a new Jansport this year.
• Head scarf/band: These are great, since my school is mostly out doors and going from class to class does involve going outside, it gets really hot. This is a better alternative than tying my hair up.
• Dry shampoo: Sometimes I end up staying late finishing  project or homework. It get's too late for me to wash my hair so dry shampoo is a savior in the morning.
• Water bottle: A water bottle at school in the vending machines cost one dollar so investing in a water bottle is a great money saver.
• Watch: Sometimes teachers don't allow you to have your phone out and I'm the type of person to constantly be pulling my phone out and checking the time. Even though there are clocks inside the classrooms they don't always work. A nice watch would be a great investment as well.

xo, L. 

How To: Wavy Hair

Lately I have been loving styling my hair this way. Since I do have short hair there isn't much that I can do with it. I do prefer doing it the "no heat" way, although when I am feeling lazy or have second day hair I prefer using my bubble wand curling iron. Instead of hairspray, I prefer using my OGX Coconut Oil (especially the smell).

xo, L.

Running Essentials

I've never been much of a person to actually go to a gym and exercise. But we all know it's bad to just sit at home and stay sedimentary. This summer I made it my goal to actually get up and do something. I've found that running or walking has benefited my health so much and I couldn't imagine myself not doing it. Running has becoming part of my routine. I love going right before the sun comes up. If I neglect to go in the morning I always make myself go a little after sundown. The park by my house has a great track and there are always people there from many ages, in a way it is very encouraging. Before I go running I make sure to be hydrated and have a healthy snack. Even though there isn't much sun out I always make sure to stay protected from the sunning by using sunscreen on my body and face. When I go running I like to have upbeat songs on shuffle. I put my hair in a bun or ponytail and finish it off with a cap. Every ten or fifty minutes I make sure to take a water break. It's always important to stay hydrated. After running I like to be refreshed so I eat a lot of refreshing fruit like strawberries. I wipe my face with face wipes and dry it off with a towel. Excersing gives me such a great feeling and it really wakes you and let's you start the day fresh.

xo, L.

Lazy Day Routine

Rainy days instantly turns into a lazy day for me. I usually just lounge on my bed and  check out other bloggers or watch Netflix all day (I've recently been enjoying 90210). I'll start of the day by brushing my teeth with some Colgate toothpaste and (of course) my toothbrush; I follow up by washing my face with the Olay Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin / Combination Skin. After I have dried off my face I make sure moisturize with Alba Refining Aloe & Green Tea Natural Hawaiian Oil Free Moisturizer and apply an eos lip balm. I also like to keep my hair moisturized with the OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist. I'll eat breakfast which is usually cereal since it's the easiest thing to do for me. After that I go back to my room and lay in bed with my laptop. I'm not the type of person to stay in my pajamas all day so I'll change into some comfy shorts and a T-shirt. I like to keep my feet warm with some fluffy socks. I like to keep my hair out of my face so I tie it up into a messy bun with a fabric hair tie because they don't pull at my hair.

After I'm all settled in bed, I like to snuggle up with my pillows on blankets while I watch Netflix or check my phone.

What do you guys usually do on lazy days?

xo, L.

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.

♡Summer Trend: Flowy Shorts♡

I recently bought myself a pair of these type of shorts from TJMaxx and they are just the most comfortable things ever. It has actually been very rainy and cloudy these last few days so I have not been wearing shorts as much. These shorts can be worn inside on a lazy day or you can dress them up with a cute shirt and statement necklace. 

♡White Summer♡

White and gold seem like the best combination this summer, definitely something new to try!

                                  

                     

♡Get the Look for Graduation: Emma Watson♡

♡Get the Look for Graduation: Emma Watson♡ by heyleslie featuring maybelline face makeup

Earlier this week, Emma Watson became a Brown University graduate. She posted a selfie on her instagram page and I absolutely thought her look was appropriate for graduation. Remember to keep it simple but also keep in mind that you will be taking picture so you don't want to look completely washed out. Congrats class of 2014!

Face moisturizer
amazon.com

Urban Decay beauty product
sephora.com

Stila beauty product
revolveclothing.com

Anastasia beverly hills makeup
beauty.com

L Oréal Paris black eye makeup
$23 - nelly.com

Maybelline face makeup
amazon.com

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick Spring Collection - Various Shades
$9.23 - thehut.com

♡Memorial Day Weekend♡

♡Memorial Day Weekend♡ by heyleslie featuring white sandals

Monki sleeveless tee shirt
$20 - monki.com

H&M hot pants
$34 - hm.com

JuJu white sandals
asos.com

Navy striped handbag
$45 - black.co.uk

Sun hat
athleta.gap.com

Tarte lip stain
beauty.com

Body moisturizer
amazon.com

♡Get the Look: Rihanna♡

♡Get the Look: Rihanna♡ by heyleslie 

I loved the look Rihanna showed up with at the Dior Resort 2015 show so much that I came up with a couple of possibilities of what she might have had on. Rihanna with red lips has instantly become my favorite look on her. In my opinion, she can do no wrong.

NARS Cosmetics palette eyeshadow
sephora.com

Dolce Gabbana dop kit
saksfifthavenue.com

Estée Lauder long wear foundation
sephora.com

Estée Lauder bronzing powder
neimanmarcus.com

Laura Mercier clear face powder
net-a-porter.com

Benefit brow makeup
sephora.com

Lancôme matte blush
lancome-usa.com

Benefit brow makeup
bloomingdales.com

Too Faced Cosmetics red lip liner
beauty.com

Mac cosmetics lipstick
bloomingdales.com

Benefit eyebrow cosmetic
$26 - johnlewis.com

Thickening mascara
target.com

Maybelline evening eye makeup
maybelline.com

♡Summer Reading♡

♡Summer Reading♡ by heyleslie on Polyvore

I always make sure to have a book in my purse in case I get stuck somewhere where I don't have much to do. Since summer is right around the corner here are some suggestions for summer reading: 

• A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
• The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• Emma by Jane Austen
• The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

I've included links to amazon for all of these books, if not be sure to check out your local bookstore or library!

♡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!

Jane Iredale matte eyeshadow
$67 - thehut.com

Nars cosmetic
net-a-porter.com

Nars cosmetic
narscosmetics.com

NYX blush
amazon.com

Rimmel eyeliner
amazon.com

Rimmel face makeup
$8.43 - asos.com

Lips makeup
ulta.com

Eyebrow concealer
target.com

Lip gloss
nyxcosmetics.com

Maybelline mascara
maybelline.com