Holiday Shopping For Her! It's Not Too Late!

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Hopefully your holiday shopping is finished and you are planning to rest and relax over the next few days. However, if you're still searching for the perfect gift for her, don't forget The Body Shop has great last minute gifts and stocking stuffers for the special woman or young lady on your list!

I've gathered a few favorites that I've been personally using, and that are sure to please even the pickiest person on your list. After all, who doesn't love cruelty-free cosmetics and skincare essentials?  

The Body Shop's Strawberry Duo Lip & Hand Set is at the top of my list for the young lady who still needs a yummy cruelty-free essential in her faux fur stocking! 

A Valentine's Day Beauty Blog Hop Giveaway!

For this super-awesome Valentine-themed blog hop, 38 fabulous beauty bloggers have teamed up to give away some beautiful prizes! If you've been wanting to splurge on some fun items for yourself...you're in the right place!

Join the Fun and #PlayBeautifully

Hey e.l.f. fans! You're invited to #playbeautifully using elf products you already own! Simply share your favorite products and looks on Instagram and tag #playbeautifully for a chance to be featured on @elfcosmetics Instagram. Then, be sure to follow along @elfcosmetics Instagram for the next beauty challenge where you can have a chance to win a mega-haul! 

"A Few of Our Favorite BEAUTY Things" Holiday Hop Giveaway!

A total of 35 fabulous beauty bloggers have all teamed up to give away "A Few of Our Favorite BEAUTY Things!" to our readers! It was created to be a fun blog hop to give back to you -- our readers -- and hopefully help you discover new beauty blogs and makeup lovers along the way!

A Guide To Gifts That Give Back!

What's better than giving gifts during the holiday season? It's giving back and supporting a cause! This year, why not give a gift that gives back? We've rounded up nine beautiful gifts for that special someone on your holiday list! Is she athletic? Check out Swell's champagne water bottle. Is she an animal lover? She'll love Alex & Ani's Bangle Bracelet that helps keep our fur babies safe. There are so many wonderful charities, such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Feeding America, UNICEF and more, that benefit with the purchase of any of the fine gifts below.

Do you have any favorites?

Tory Burch Limited Edition Lip Color, $32 (20% to Breast Cancer Research Foundation)
Oxydo Sunglasses, $59 (A portion of the proceeds International Child Art Foundation)

Tory Burch Foundation Cracker, $28
Alex and Ani "Prints of Love" Bangle Bracelet (20% ASPCAnimals)

Chantecaille "Protect The Wolves," Blush $40 (5% of proceeds  Conservation Northwest)

Swell Sparkling Champagne Water Bottle, $25-45 (A portion will benefit UNICEF) 

M.A.C Viva Glam Lipstick, $17 (100% donated to M.A.C. AIDS Fund)
Kiehl's Costello Tagliapietra Creme de Corps, $29.50 (100%  to Feeding America)

Chantecaille "Glacier" Palette, $70 (5% of proceeds - item not shown)

Chantecaille "L'Elephant" Eyeshadow, $82 (5% of proceeds benefit D. Sheldrick Wildlife)

WARBY PARKER BUY ONE, GIVE ONE PROGRAM. For every pair of glasses purchased (optical or sunwear), a pair is donated. They also have a "try before you buy" offer that allows you to try up to 5 pairs!

When you buy Treasure&Bond Skinny Boyfriend Ankle Jeans, 2.5% of net sales (that's 5% of net profits) are donated to organizations that work to empower youth.

TOMS Cognac Suede Booties, $139 (For every pair of shoes purchased, a child in need will receive a pair of shoes.)

TOMS Lunata Suede Booties, $129 (For every pair of shoes purchased, a child in need will receive a pair of shoes.)

MERCADO GLOBAL empowers indigenous women to overcome poverty and become agents of change in their communities.

Donate a Goat at Save The Children! 

One Hope Wines give back. Each bottle supports a different cause. Below are my favorites, but you can find more HERE. Please see back label images for more information on charitable causes.

Supports Autism

Supports Pet Adoption

Happy shopping! Happy giving!

xoxo,

Ecco Bella: Get The Look Naturally & Organically!

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With all of the concerns about ingredients in beauty products today, it is nice to find a beauty line that prides themselves on using natural, organic & cruelty free ingredients. When I first stumbled upon Ecco Bella, I was super impressed with their eco-friendly packaging. I love the entire concept of recyclable AND refillable compacts!  All of their eyeshadow, eyeliner and blush colors are made to fit in the compact wells, giving you the ability to create your very own interchangeable color palette! The eco-friendly packaging alone made me want to try Ecco Bella, but then as I began to read about their beauty products, I definitely had to try it. 

Missamé: Quality Brushes At A Great Price!

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When it comes to flawless makeup application, the makeup brushes you choose make a big difference! Just ask any makeup artist and they will tell you that it is very important to invest in good quality brushes. Quality brushes can take ordinary makeup to a whole new level and are essential for blending, contouring, highlighting and creating a flawless look.

I've recently had the chance to try Missamé's cruelty-free makeup brush set and let's just say I am in love. The brushes are super soft and definitely comparable to my higher end department store brushes! I look forward to using Missame brushes every morning. Seriously. They feel great against my skin. I've also washed the brushes and found they are very easy to clean and did not shed at all. When brushes are super soft and show no sign of shedding, it's a good sign you are using professional quality brushes. It is no wonder Missamé stands behind their brushes and offers a 100% lifetime guarantee. 

My Missamé brushes came in a beautiful chocolate carrying case that makes traveling with the brushes a breeze. Each super soft brush is well crafted with eco-friendly bamboo handles designed to fit your hand for easy makeup application. There are 10 brushes in the set and each is designed to help you achieve a professional look. Use the eye and face brushes for contouring, foundation, eye shadow, blush and bronzer application. If you are a mineral makeup user, you will appreciate the Kabuki Brush - a customer favorite!

Which Urban Decay NAKED Palette Is Right For You?

URBAN DECAY IS BEAUTY WITH AN EDGE...

FEMININE, A LITTLE DANGEROUS, AND 

A LOT OF FUN!

Urban Decay's NAKED palettes have revolutionized our world of neutral shadows. When the first NAKED palette entered the market years ago, it created beauty shock waves around the world. Since then, there have been highly rated sequels of the NAKED palette, making everyone wonder which palette is right for them and which to try first. Well, the answer to that question is not that easy. 

Milani's New Fierce Foil Packs A Powerful Punch of Glam!

Milani's Fierce Foil collection takes shine to a whole new level with its shimmery special effects! The bold shiny colors have just arrived from the Milan runway and are ready to add glam and sparkle to our cosmetic bags! 

M.A.C. - The Holiday Collection - Exclusively at Nordstrom!

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Give your look the royal treatment this fall with the Limited Edition Keepsakes Collection by M·A·C, filled with all the colors you need to reign supreme this season and into the next. 

This Nordstrom exclusive is a glittering collection of four velvety Mineralize Eyeshadows, a dreamy nude Mineralize Rich Lipstick and frosted beige Mineralize Lipglass are packaged in a sparkling grey clutch, forming the Gold Lip and Eye Bag.

One of my absolute favorites from the collection is the "Keepsakes - Smoky Eyes" Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50) Isn't it beyond gorgeous with its cameo-inspired case?

The Cameo Keepsake Smoky Palette also comes in an expanded version for the face! It includes three Eyeshadows, one Iridescent Pressed Powder, a Cream Color Base and two Lipsticks in an elegant range of sultry hues to keep you looking simply divine both day and night. I know, jaw dropping beautiful!

I'm also loving the Keepsakes Limited Edition Studio Brush Kit, which gives you near endless options for the perfect photo-ready finish. Is it obvious that I gravitate toward white?

The entire Keepsake Limited Edition collection from M.A.C. can be found at Nordstrom! As always, Nordstrom offers FREE shipping & Returns!

I've always been a fan of cameos which probably 

explains my obsession with The Holiday Collection.

 What do you think of M.A.C.'s vintage-inspired cases?

Clinique Bonus Time! Gift with Purchase!

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Introducing MILANI's 2014 Fall Collection!

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Will Your Lipstick Leave You Dreaming of Fabio?

Have you seen the newest collection of cosmetics from M.A.C, cleverly called "A Novel Romance"? The assortment of steamy paperback novel-inspired nail lacquer, lipsticks, eyeshadows, and more, are designed to create the look of your favorite seductress. The tempting new line full of luscious fall colors is now available at Nordstrom. 

M.A.C. - Fall in lust with A Novel Romance, a colour collection teeming with deep, luscious shades that will leave you feeling overwhelmed with desire. Passion mounts, and these hues fan the flames of your deepest emotions, as an amorous adventure begins. Seduced by a secret lover, eyes lock, shrouded in the lustful, metallic hues and cool blackened purples of our Eye Shadow quads. Get provocative in seductive plum and burgundy Lipstick. Then, play the temptress in come-hither shades of sweet lavender and soft rose gold. Finally, cheeks flush in shimmering Powder Blush, as you turn the page towards a powerful climax…leaving you utterly breathless.

A Must Have Nude Eyeshadow Palette!

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UPDATE! NO LONGER AVAILABLE! 

MILANI Beauty Box Splendor!

I'm soooooo excited! I just had to share this wonderful box of beauty samples I received from MILANI today! The colors are absolutely GORGEOUS! 

Here's my plan: I really want to share these AMAZING products with several lucky readers (if you're interested)!  First, I will need to swatch the shadows for my review. In order to keep the sampling process sterile and sanitary, I will purchase trial applicators to use for sampling the shadows. After the shadows are swatched and reviewed, I will share the love!  Hopefully nobody will mind a mark across the top of the shadows.  
  

Deals From Open Sky!

Have you heard of Open Sky? If not, you're in luck! Open Sky is currently offering a $20 credit to new members who log in. When a new member logs in to their site, they will automatically receive a credit of 20% off their purchase price up to $20. 

A reader expressed concern over the authenticity of the Urban Decay Naked Palette 2. I don't want to take any chances and have struck it from my blog for now. I have contacted Open Sky and as soon as I hear anything, I will pass it along.

While shopping the amazing stores on Open Sky, I was thrilled to see that they have the ever popular Naked 2 Palette from Urban Decay which has sparked a very large cult following.  This palette retails for $52 at Sephora and Urban Decay, but you can purchase it with Open Sky credits for $27.99 SHIPPED! This would make an incredible gift for the beauty junkie in your life (if she doesn't already have it!). Even members score a deal on the palette at $35.

I love the unique fab finds at Open Sky! How adorable are these Hot Chocolate On A Spoon Sets?

Remember! New members receive 20% off the price! 

Credits will appear in cart!

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Jordana Cosmetics Launches New Products!

JORDANA Cosmetics has launched six NEW fabulous products this month! I just received a generous sampling to try, and I can't wait to share them with you!  Jordana products are now available at Walgreens.

Stay tuned...My review will be coming soon!

Lazy Days of Summer Ensemble!

Crochet Vest Top  ($17)
CK Shorts ($30)
MANGO Touch Bracelet ($18)
Boho Cut-Out Sandals ($20)
Spa Ritual Nail Color ($12)
Lorac Eye Shadow ($34)