Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Lips

Well hello ladies! 
So, Valentines day is right around the corner and talk about the perfect day to rock your pink and red lipsticks. Pull out the bright colors and be sassy! 
I have put together a little list of my ALL TIME FAVORITE pink and red lipsticks. Serious, these are my go to colors. I am wearing Urban Decay's Revolution Lipstick in Anarchy. If you were to ask me what my favorite bright pink lipstick is.... this is it. In my opinion there are no others that come close to this color or quality. Its bright but doesn't wash you out and the texture of it is divine. Smooth and moisturizing but the pigment is not compromised. UGH... I love it. 
When it comes to my favorite red I am going to have to say that Lime Crime Velvetine in Red Velvet tops my chart. Its a red lipstick that goes on in the form of a lip gloss then dries to a matte finish. Then doesn't budge ALL DAY. I can put this one on in the morning, kiss my husband all day long and at 5pm it still looks like it was applied 2 minutes ago. This one is definitely worth the investment. 
If you ware a little nervous to rock the brights I added a few other go-to glosses that are neutral and perfect but will still make you one hot momma. 
Ahhhh... yay for lipstick. it makes me so happy. 
 

1.Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Anarchy
2.NYX Lip Gloss w/ Mega Shine in Dolly Pink
3.MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo
4.Lime Crime Velvetines in Red Velvet
5.NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Nude Pink
6.Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in Pink Me Up
 
xoxo-Mindy

Monday, January 13, 2014

Let's Face It...

Let’s start the year of beauty off right and talk about the face! I know if we all had the money we would be paying for the top of the line skin care products, but that is just not reality. If it is for you… I wish I was you. I put together a list of my favorite products and the routine that I use daily to help combat my skin problems and hope that maybe this will give ideas for you on where to start with yours. Some are from the grocery store and some from the departments store but all work great. 

I know that I abused my face in my 20’s and am now starting off my 30’s wishing I would have been smarter. Don’t forget your skin care ladies. So important. If I had a do-over I would. Start a routine. Promise yourself you will wash your face every night or use a toner every day. Do one step at a time if changing up your whole routine is too much.

My next word of wisdom is LISTEN TO YOUR SKIN. If you are using something and your face freaks out, stop using it. Don’t force yourself to keep using things that are just beating your face up because you think you need to. You might have to switch up brands in order to keep a calm face. (This is what I do!)

I do think it’s important for everyone to consider using the following routine. 
Just get in the habit of taking care of your skin:

1. Eye makeup remover: I have never found a face wash that will completely take your eye makeup off. Never…. If you know of one, please let me know.

2. Face wash: you will soon find out how cheap good ones can be.

3. Scrub: This only needs to be done once or twice a week and will refresh your skin and remove all the old stuff you don’t need anymore.

4. Toner: A lot of people ask “Do I really need a toner?” and the answer is yes. A toner consists of moisturizers, oils and extracts that help soothe your skin. This is different than an astringent. An astringent is usually alcohol based and is used to remove oil and tighten up skin. Look for toners that don’t have alcohol and have elements that sooth your skin.

5. Moisturizer: Yes, use this. Even if you feel like you have oily skin, there are moisturizers that will combat these types of issues.

This list doesn’t include things like eye creams, spot treatments, daily sunscreen… everyone is different and we will leave all that fun stuff for a later post!

So let’s get to the good stuff.







xoxo, Mindy

Monday, December 30, 2013

Contributor Favorites

Today and Tomorrow I am sharing some looks that I love from our contributors, 
to give you a taste of what you're in for...

http://sprinklessequins.blogspot.com/2013/11/preppy-layers.html#.Ur3-XeIb7T0

http://sprinklessequins.blogspot.com/2013/11/preppy-layers.html#.Ur3-XeIb7T0


http://alexandrainteriors.blogspot.com/2013/12/wednesday-inspiration-stripes.html


http://whitestagblvd.com/


http://thesilvernotes.blogspot.com/2013/09/beauty-basics-brushes.html


So.. there it is! Honestly, this post took about 14 days to narrow down these photos. These girls have got some talent and some seriously cute stuff going on. 

xoxo

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Meet Our New Contributors!

We are so beyond excited to announce that we will now have 8 amazing blog contributors. These girls are so awesome and they each have a unique style and point of view. We just can't wait for you to fall in love with them the way we have. These lovely ladies will be posting all about fashion, beauty, home decorating, and more. 
We will be introducing them over the next couple of days and we can't wait for their posts to begin!


 Make sure to follow her blog!
Follow Liz's blog Sprinkles & Sequins and her Instagram @lizc_88

Hey! I'm Liz, a 20 something Dietitian/Blogger. I think I would most describe my style as girly edgy- or edgy with a girly twist (or just girly, as my brother would say). I love sequins and sparkle but I also love leather and dark colors. I'm usually not one for trends, but when I see something I love I go for it! Being from the North East, I look for staple items that can be worn across seasons. 
Sales are my thing! Rarely do I ever pay full price for anything... I am addicted to online shopping- the UPS man is my best friend ;)  I believe that accessories can make an outfit and dressing up and experimenting with different clothing options is so much fun!



Follow Lexie's blog Alexandra Interiors and her Instagram @lsnow131

Hi! My name is Lexie and I blog over at Alexandra Interiors. I am a full time interior design student, wife, and an avid lover of arabian horses. I blog about all things interior design, ways to personalize your space and my personal style. I am so excited to be guest posting on Mindy Mae's! I hope I can give you a little piece of inspiration for your own pretty spaces. 




Follow Jessica's blog White Stag Blvd. and her Instagram @whitestagfashion

Hello there! My name is Jessica, and I am a 23 year old fashion blogger, living in the beautiful city of Draper, Utah. I am a Barre Fitness Instructor, Nail Design Specialist, and best of all, Mommy to my darling three year old daughter, Kayden Lily... Oh, and did I mention wife to the craziest entrepreneur there is?! I blog about life, but my focus is always on what I am wearing while living it! Fashion is my passion, (as cliché as it sounds) As far as my style goes? Well, it depends on the day! I do always keep one quote in mind while picking out my look... "Simple elegance is something to strive for." - Foot Loose. So as simple as I "strive" to keep it, I like to maintain an open mind, and experiment with new things to create the over all vibe I am going for. Fashion is the way I communicate, and I always want to be sending a fabulous message!



Follow Mindy's blog The Silver Notes and her Instagram @thesilvernotes

Hi there I'm Mindy! I write for a little blog called The Silver Notes. I am a 30 year old student… yes, you read that correctly. I’m still in school and one semester away from becoming a nurse. I worked for years and years in salons, as a receptionist at first and then managing. I never went to school for hair, but fell in love with makeup. I am a licensed makeup artist and do jobs here and there on the side when I am not writing papers or studying for tests.
While working in the salon industry was fun, I always wanted to go to school to be a nurse. My first semester back to school I met an Italian Stallion and we pretty much were glued at the hip. Two years later a baby stallion came into the picture and also a wedding. I really couldn’t be luckier to have found my other half and have such a cute little squirt. These two are what keep me going.
After being in gross blah scrubs though school I started to really miss the fashion, makeup and hair aspect of the salon. I decided to start a simple blog for us moms out there with ideas and tricks. Believe me, I’m not a professional blogger nor do I think I am a model by any means. I do, however, think that when you feel good about yourself and how you look you are happier and it gives you a little spark. That is why I am so happy to contribute to this blog. I live on a budget and want to find the cutest things for the best deals. I hope to help those around me with fun makeup, hair and outfit ideas that are realistic. My goal is to be real and honest when it comes to blogging because let’s face it, who can afford a closet full of strictly designer clothes? I thing reality for most is not that. You can look amazing and still have it be affordable. With that being said, I’m ready to have some fun and get down to business! 



So, there you go! 4 of our 8 contributors.  
Stay tuned for more introductions and some of our favorite looks they've posted in 2013!

xoxo

Thursday, June 6, 2013

summer casual

we have been lucky enough to get some adorable shirts from the printed palette! they are perfect for a summer casual look and are totally versatile, wear it to the beach or add some fun shoes to take your look out for the day...


 Shirt: Mindy Mae's Market Leggings: Victoria's Secret Shoes: Target

a great way to pump up the volume on a casual look is to sport a bold lip color, it's great for summer! add a neutral eye, glowing skin, and a pop of color and now your casual look is on a whole new level...




Makeup: 
Face: Revlon Colorstay Foundation, MAC Studio Fix Powder, MAC Blushbaby Blush, NYC Color Wheel Mosaic Face Bronzer
Eyes - MAC Samoa Silk (lid), MAC Soft Brown (crease) MAC Brown Script (outer lid) MAC Sunday Best (brow bone), Clinique Gel Liner Black, Ardell Lashes #102 Demi
Lips: MAC Magenta Liner (fill in lips), MAC Candy Yum-Yum (layer lipstick on top of liner)  

xoxo