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Pretty in Pink

Femininity – a singular word with so much meaning and symbolism. I equate femininity with beauty, strength, sensitivity, motherhood, sisterhood, independence and the freedom to express these things as we choose. This expression can take the form of wearing a pair of fierce heels, donning sexy lingerie, spritzing your most adored perfume, or by wearing your go-to LBD (little black dress). When I want to tap into this side, I don’t have to look any further than my vanity, where I can paint my nails a subtle shade of pink or apply my beloved fuchsia lipstick like MAC Girl About Town ($17).

My love affair with this shade, I assume, began from the moment I received my first JEM doll with the wild pink hair. From that moment, I’ve gravitated to the color pink and incorporate it into my beauty routine, especially those moments when I feel most in touch with my femininity. Whether I’m on a date with my husband or playing the role of a princess in my sons’ interactive plays, pink represents me and all those things I cherish as a woman. It means even more when I purchase a piece of makeup, like Bobbi Brown’s The Peony Set ($50), where all proceeds go to supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

So for those moments in your life when you want to feel “pretty in pink”, I say go for it!

My Favorite Pink Products

  1. Maybelline Color Whisper by Color Sensational (7.49)
  2. NARS Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight ($26)
  3. MAC Cremesheen Glass in Boy Bait ($20)
  4. Too Faced Liquified Long Wear Lipstick ($21) in shades Melted Peony and Frosting.
  5. Essie Nail Polish in Mademoiselle and Ballet Slippers ($8.50)

Insider Tip

Most often, when you buy a product directly from a brand’s website, you may get a 10% to 20% discount off your first online purchase.

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St. Patricks Day Makeup

Get this subtle St. Patrick’s Day makeup look in a few steps:

  1. Foundation: Chanel Vitalumire Moisture-Rich Radiance Suncreen Fluid Makeup SPF  in shade 40 Beige ($48)
  2. Concealer:  IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-aging Concealer in shade neutral medium ($24)
  3. Powder/Bronzer: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Give Me Sun($32)
  4. Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown ($21)
  5. Eyes: LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow (Base/Brow shade: Porcelain, Crease shade: Saddle and Outer Crease shade: Forest) Center Eyelid: Makeup Geek Duochrome Pigment Insomnia ($12)
  6. Mascara: Urban Decay Perversion ($22)
  7. Cheeks: MAC Skinfinish Natural in Sun Power($32)
  8. Lips: ModelCo Lip Lacquer in Morocco( $24)
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Dare To Go Nude

Nude lips are a beauty staple for most women because the look is subtle, yet glamorous at the same time. Better still, no other hue can boast that it complements an array of eye makeup looks ranging from a fierce smokey eye to a subdued natural look. That’s why finding a shade that works for you is essential; no matter if you’re a beauty novice or expert.

Tips and Tricks

  1. Don’t go to pale or beige as this will wash you out your skin tone.
  2. Stick to a nude with either pink, peach, or bronzy undertones.
  3. Work with, not against your natural lip shade.
  4. Feel free to use your favorite nude lip liner all over your lip and then pair it with a clear gloss on top.

My Favorite Nude Lipsticks

  1. Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs ($7.49). Great range of colors and very affordable.
  2. Clinique Chubby Stick in the shade Heaping Hazel Nut ($17)
  3. Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupte ($32) in the color 210 Beige Nu.
  4. Mac Cosmetics lipstick in HoneyLove ($17)
  5. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Iconic Nude ($22)

Insider Tip

I purchased several of these products at my local Cosmetics Company Outlet (CCO) and averaged a 15% to 30% price discount per product. Most CCO’s offer a range of brands at discounted prices, such as: MAC, Smashbox, Bobby Brown, Clinque, YSL, Lancome, Estee Lauder and many more.

As for the Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs, I bought several shades (#920 Nude Lust, #930 Truffle Tease, #935 Sin-a-mon and #940 Touchable Taupe) on a Buy 1, Get 50% off the second at my local Ulta. In fact, I’ve seen this particular deal at many chains that sell Maybelline products.  So be sure to shop around for this discount and get more bang for your buck.

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