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Thursday, December 31, 2020
The Pro Safety Beauty Summit: My Favorite Beauty Products of 2021
NYE Glam MakeUp and Hair
Happy New Years everybody! I wanted to share this tutorial with you for a fun and sparkly NYE makeup and hair style featuring some new products that I am absolutely loving right now.
First I started with my hair. For the hair style I went with a gentle wave and wanted my hair to be very smooth and shiny for this look. Using the JOICO violet smoothing foam to prep my hair I was able to get a great curl that was not frizzy and laid very nicely. I also used the JOICO Blondelife line including the shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask before I styled my hair. Then I added the brightening veil which really helped give my hair a good color and prepped it for styling. I also used some of my favorite go to products for my hair including the CHI iron guard to protect my hair from the heat and the Big Sexy Hair mousse for lift and texture to help the curls stay. Check out the new technique I tried to achieve these waves in my video!
Next I created a glittery NYE makeup look using some of my favorite brands like Shiseido, Ofra cosmetics, Becca cosmetics, Marc Jacobs and more as well as some brand new products!
I started with this Shiseido self refreshing foundation that also has spf 30 in it. I love the feel of this silky smooth foundation and the fact that it protects your skin from the sun as well! I mixed two colors, lace and ivory together to achieve a tone that matched my skin. I also used my brand new Ofra highlighter in Rodeo Drive which I got on sale during black Friday! I love how sparkly the Ofra highlighters are they really pick up the light and seem to last! I finished off with a new product called a living luminizer by RMS beauty. I love this pearly finish because it is so versatile. You can really use it for so many things. I put mine on top of my cheeks and the inside corners of my eyes. For my eyeshadow I used the Marc Jacobs Very merry cherry palette along with some other colors from my Shiseido eye palette. For the finishing touch I used this Shiseido shimmergel gloss in Shin-Ku red and my new Sweet Street cosmetics lip color in bright red for a festive and vintage holiday vibe.
Check out my latest article on the upcoming Pro Safety Beauty Summit for more of my favorite new beauty products and trends for the New Year!
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: Find Everything You Need For Less This Year at the Barstow Outlets
This year has been so crazy and it can be hard to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list on a budget! But luckily I found the perfect solution at the Outlets at Barstow California. They have the best designer brands and amazing deals going on all month long! This mall located right in the middle of Los Angeles and Las Vegas is the perfect stop to get that last minute shopping done on your way to your Christmas destination. I have put together a gift guide below of my favorite finds from stores like Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Kate Spade, Old Navy and more to give you some inspiration! Check it out and let me know what you think plus stay up to date on all the latest sales by following @outletsatbarstow on Instagram!
1. Stylish Gifts at Kate Spade NY for the Fashion Lover in Your Life
2. Fun Stocking Stuffers for Everyone at Michael Kors
Add a little sparkle under the tree this year with these fun goodies from Michael Kors. They have tons of small leather goods, perfume, watches and more in the store. And the best part is most of them are under $100! Bring luxury to the whole family with these fun gifts!
3. Something for the Guys at Old Navy
Guys are some of the hardest to shop for in my opinion! That's why I love Old Navy because they have everything a guy could want and all the latest styles so it's super easy to pick up gifts for all the guys in my family. I love these hat and scarf sets! They will keep any guy warm while looking sophisticated and trendy this year.
4. Winter Weather Wear in Style from Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger is another great brand for the fashion conscious names on your list. I love their puffers and matching scarves and hats for a warm and stylish look this winter. If you need to pick something up for an outdoor lover Tommy Hilfiger has some great weatherproof options!
5. Luggage from The Luggage Factory for the Traveler on Your List
The Luggage Factory is one of my favorite stores at the Barstow Outlets. You all know how much I love to travel so my suitcases usually get worn out very quickly! The luggage factory has everything you need from carry ons to larger bags in all the best brands like Samsonite, Delsey Paris, and more! Plus you won't believe these prices! If you know any travel lovers perk up their spirits this year with a new suitcase or weekend bag so they can be ready to go as soon as travel is safe again!
6. Shine Bright and Celebrate With Jewelry from Claire's
Claire's is the place to go if you want to spread holiday cheer! They have an amazing deal on jewelry buy 3 get 3 free right now so you can even keep a few pieces for yourself and still check off everyone on your list. This is the perfect store for finding gifts for teens on your list because they have everyhting from holiday themed nail sets to light up Christmas headbands!
7. Find the Perfect Gift for Mom at Coach
Coach has some amazing deals going on this year including a 70 percent off sale! This is my favorite go to spot for finding the perfect gift for mom. They have great purses of all shapes and sizes that will make any woman in your life feel stylish and chic. They also have all kinds of small leather goods like passport holders, wallets and more so you can get a complete matching set!
8. Purchase a Mall GiftCard for the Pickiest Shoppers
There is always that one person on your list who is impossible to shop for! This year make it easy and head over to the Outlets to purchase a mall giftcard. That way all your Christmas shopping will be done without having to search through multiple stores! The giftcards are good at any store in the mall!
Happy shopping!
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