Holiday Wish List

Hey Girls,
There have been a ton of great holiday sets coming out from all the different cosmetic companies. For someone like me who is in heaven when I walk into a Sephora or Ulta, its so hard to decide which ones to ask for. In honor of Cyber Monday I decided to share my Christmas List with you all.

Here are the new sets at the top of my wish list:

Too Faced A Few of My Favorite Things $56.00 at Sephora

Website and Product Review: Simple Addiction

Hi Ladies, 

I have posted about this site once but I wanted to touch back again after purchasing from the company several times now.

Simple Addiction is a website that sells jewelry, clothing items, shoes, accessories etc. Each day they put up new offerings that are available for a limited time. (The item is usually available for a week or so). Once the item is off their site you can no longer purchase but they usually rotate items and they become available again at some time in the future. I came across this site on Facebook and am so happy that I found it. I love costume jewelry but have found that much of it is overpriced. This site has AWESOME prices for very unique and beautiful pieces. The most I have seen for a necklace was about $19.95. After purchasing from them I can tell you that the quality of these items are great for the price you pay. Their shipping is only $2.00 and it is free when you spend $35.00 or more. The only thing even remotely negative I have to say is it takes a little longer then normal to receive them with the standard shipping (took about a week and a half to receive my last order). But, I am always in a rush to get things so this may not bother other people. It most definitely does not stop me from ordering for them. Below are the statement necklaces that I have purchased from them in recent months. 

Celeste Jewel Necklace $8.95

Hair Tutorial:Fishtail, Dutch, and 4 Strand Braid

Pop Sugar Beauty Braid Tutorial

Hi Ladies,

 Here is a quick tutorial video that I found on the Pop Sugar Beauty Blog that I wanted to share. It shows how to create three different types of braids: the fishtail, the dutch braid, and the 4 strand braid. I loved their video because it was simple and to the point. Check out their blog or you tube page for more beauty related videos, tips, etc.

I love braiding my hair on workdays that I just really don't feel like straightening or curling it. They are quick, cute, and you can find ways to dress them up. You may not get some of these braids on the first try but practice makes perfect. 

However, a little advice....do not try new hairstyles for the first time while you are getting ready for work in the morning. I am almost always running late when I do this and end up with a simple pony when the hairstyle doesn't come out right. Practice on the weekend or the night before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohmn0tW3Ha4

What is your favorite of the 3 braids? Post your comment below!

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Hair Tutorial: Half Up Half Down Bow

Here is another bow hairdo. This is easier than the last bow tutorial. 

This only has 5 steps. 

1. Grab hair from each side of your head and pull back like you are doing a half up half down hairdo.

2.When tying the ponytail, wrap the elastic around 3 or 4 times and on the last time leave a bump with a tail on the end.

3. Take the bump and separate it down the middle.

4. Take the tail of the pony and wrap it around the middle of the bump to create the center of the bow and pin the end where it is hidden.  You can either wrap the whole tail around the middle or wrap half and leave the rest hanging.

5. Lastly, puff out each side of the bow to make it look full.

What do you think of this look? Post your comments below!

Get the Look for Less

Look 1: Miranda Kerr Maxi Dress

Short Sleeved Maxi Dress $15.80 at Forever21

Luxe Waist Belt $7.80 at Forever21

Makeup Tutorial: Classic Smokey Eye

Here is a tutorial for the classic smokey eye. You will need a matte bone/off white shadow, a matte black or dark brown shadow, and a black eyeliner. Blending is the key to this look. Start off light with the shadow and build on the color to create the look that you like. Make sure to use a blending brush to smudge the eyeliner along the lash lines. Finish with few coats of mascara.

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