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Thursday July 25, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basJust like I associate Christmas with the scent of eggnog, gingerbread and peppermint, summer has a distinct set of smells as well. For me, summer is filled with fresh, invigorating scents that make me think of lying on a beach with a mojito in hand, even if I'm actually lying in an office chair with bad coffee.
Here are four of my favourite summer scents and a few ways to incorporate...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday July 24, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basNot too long ago, I let you in on a little secret for fixing clump city lashes: use an old wand to separate them! This got me thinking, were there other uses out there for old mascara wands? I always end up with loads of tubes and mascara wand samples can easily be picked up (i.e. sneaked out) from Sephora, other uses for them would be so handy dandy!
Well, I found 'em. Prepare for 5...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday July 23, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basToday I want to talk about an unsung beauty hero: stick foundation.
When's the last time you used one of these? Or maybe you've never even crossed paths with any. It wouldn't be unlikely. Foundation sticks haven't been the popular foundation choice for a while, but I think they deserve some time in the spotlight.
Foundation sticks are easily blendable, simple to apply and high coverage. The...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday July 22, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI just need to say this: I love blush.
I really, really do. After my foundation and concealer is finished, I feel like my face is just lacking. Blush brings the glow back. I also use it as a contour to define my cheekbones for a pretty flushed look.
I'm quite loyal to Tarte's Amazon Clay Long Wear Blush, but lately I've been noticing that it's too powdery for these sweaty, humid months....
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday July 18, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI'm a total cranky-pants when it comes to the summer heat (just ask any of my co-workers or friends). I get so lethargic and all I want to do is stay home by myself, sit in my underwear and watch Netflix. When these days get especially bad and I should really be sequestered away from civilization, I reach for lipstick. Remember: when all else fails, there is always lipstick and retail therapy...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday July 17, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhen it comes to everyday makeup, I'm usually a bare lid and mascara type of gal. Yet every so often and especially for a special meeting, date or occasion I go with a fully done eye. Of course, there's an art to do a fabulous eye and I'm not always feeling creative enough to pull it off. That's why I find tutorials and guides so nifty! They break down the secret to the eye and tell you what...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday July 16, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basDid you know that your medicine cabinet is chock-full of amazing skincare and beauty goodies? It's like a secret beauty treasure chest waiting to be discovered! Here are 11 products that you likely already have (or you can easily pick up at the drugstore for a low price) that do double duty when it comes to your beauty and health.
1. Cicaplast: I know that I've talked about this product...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday July 15, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSo I've pretty much finished up the last of my current fave concealer (Benefit Fake Up, in case you're curious) and I'm down to that very last bit at the bottom where you have to dig it out with a Q-Tip.
Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this? I think it's pretty clear that I need a new concealer.
Give me your recommendations! To sweeten the deal, when you review a concealer between...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday July 10, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhenever I see anyone with flawless skin I immediately want to know their secret, though few of us are comfortable enough to march right up and ask.
Some people are less shy about approaching strangers for their beauty intel, and this time the answer was a homemade face mask that tightens pores, is anti-inflammatory and moisturizes.
The mask contains avocado, yoghurt and turmeric. The...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday July 9, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhen it comes to beauty, do you prefer to Do It Yourself (DIY) or Buy It Yourself (BIY)?
Personally, I'm all about money and time saving, so when I consider DIY'ing any beauty product, I look at reward vs. input. While some of my DIYs have turned out wonderfully in this respect (DIY'd nail polish with old pigments for example), I haven't been so lucky with others. When a DIY project takes me...
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