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Weekly Beauty Blog Coalition Roundup (8/22)

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Another weekend is already here, and you know what that means — time for sharing some awesome beauty-related posts from this past week!

10534719_10203529346187771_1035784668244887125_nAs always, if you follow any of these ladies already — or if you found my blog because of this post on another gal’s blog — let me know in the comments below!

  • TheFabZilla: Another week, another jewel-toned eye look. Check out TheFabZilla’s Amethyst Eyes

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  • ProcrastiNails: If you’re looking to add some extra color to your life you will definitely want to check out Katherine’s swatches of the OPI Color Paints Collection!
  • Makeup Obsessed Mom: Does this new eye shadow palette live up to it’s name? See Stacie’s review of the Delectables Palette.

So many great posts! And a lot of really great brands. Were any of the brands mentioned in this week’s posts your all-time favorite?? Let me know below!

Too Faced Melted Long Wear Lipsticks – Review & Swatches

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I’m the type of girl who likes my lipsticks pigmented and long lasting — and Too Faced delivers that every time with their Melted lipsticks. If you haven’t had the opportunity to try them, you’re really missing out! Not only do they feel amazing on your lips, but they’re also sure to have a color to suit every gal out there!

toofaced-melted-liquid-lipstick-pinterest I was sent four of Too Faced’s newer Melted lipstick shade additions a few months ago and have had plenty of time to try them out. If you want to see how they look on my lips and my thoughts on them, just keep reading!

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Quick Makeup Routine for the Busy Gals (+ Giveaway!)

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I’ve always been the type of girl who personally loves taking the time to put on a full face of makeup. I honestly enjoy blending out a pretty eye look, winging out my eyeliner, and contouring my cheekbones. But, as we all know, there are those days — or phases of our life — where we don’t have time to do it all.

quick-easy-makeup-routineI was in just that phase a few months ago during the beginning of my pregnancy. My morning sickness stuck around for a good 3 months, and because I felt so sick most days, I just didn’t have the energy to put on a full face of makeup whenever I went out. So I had to rethink the way I did my makeup, and it didn’t take me long to find out what worked for me. It was something quick and easy, but left me looking really put together (even if I didn’t feel it!) I thought it would be fun to share with you all my quick makeup routine — these were the bare necessities for me whenever I went out with my hubs during my morning sickness.

And, as you saw in the title, keep reading all the way to the end for a sweet *Starbucks* giveaway!

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Weekend Beauty Blog Coalition Roundup (8/15)

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I’m going to start doing these beauty blog roundups each weekend, posting on either Saturday or Sunday. Not only am I hoping that you gals will find some new, awesome beauty bloggers to follow, but I also love to discover new gals and it’s a great way for me to visit other like-minded bloggers and chit-chat about our shared passion — all things beauty!

Let me know if you like these new weekend round up posts!

  • Polarbelle: Polarbelle has two Nars products this week to help you create your best nude look.
  • Never Say Die Beauty: Allison is hosting a giveaway: StriVectin Instant Revitalizing Mask (ARV $62), a gentle white clay mask that you can use several times a week to brighten and help even skin tone!

    If you have a beauty blog, I’d love to hear about it. Just leave the url (just to your homepage, please) and I’ll stop by sometime this next week and leave a comment. 🙂 Love ya!

BoxyCharm’s August Unboxing / 2015

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BoxyCharm has to be my favorite subscription box out there. While it’s a bit more money than the popular Birchbox or Ipsy, I love the fact that you get all full-size products in each box. And even if the product I received isn’t something I would use, because they’re full size products, they make great gifts!

boxycharm-august-unboxing-pinterest-pinThis month was a really, really great month for me! Ready to see all the products I received in my August unboxing?? Just keep reading…

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This Weeks Beauty Blog Coalition Roundup (8/10)

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I’m sorry for the delay with today’s post. For some reason, my internet decided not to work half the morning. But, by some miracle, it’s working now so we’re diving right into today’s post!

10534719_10203529346187771_1035784668244887125_nI’m always on the hunt for a new blog to discover, and I’m sure you are too (we’re all beauty lovers here, and the more the merrier, right?!) I thought it would be fun to participate in this week’s roundup of some great beauty-related posts. Do you see any gals you already follow?

  • TheFabZilla: This week, TheFabzilla ‘s rocking taupey-green eye makeup. Check it out if you’re feeling smokey eyes with pop of color!
  • Grow It Girl: Let’s Get Glossy! Don’t you hate lip glosses that leave you with a tacky feeling. I found the perfect gloss without any tackiness

And there you have it! A lot of great posts to browse through. I especially love makeup tutorials.

What’s your favorite type of beauty blog post to read?

Jamberry Nail Wraps – A Tutorial and Review

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Several months ago I was contact by Crissie, a Jamberry Consultant, who asked me if I would like to try out some of the Jamberry Nail Wraps and share my thoughts with you all. I’ve heard a lot about these nail wraps on the internet and feel like I knew about Jamberry before nail wraps started showing up in the drugstore or Ulta. But knowing all that, I had never tried any type of nail wrap before. So of course I said yes!

jamberry-nail-wraps-tutorial-review-pinterest-pinThe idea that you don’t have to wait for your nails to dry was really appealing to me. And the fact that you can have fancy nail art without the stress and headache of trying to get your hand to stop shaking long enough to try drawing a flower freestyle. 😛

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