Monday, December 8, 2014

My Daily Face Makeup

My daily face routine involves starting with--
 1. Clarins Sunscreen- Sunscreen even in the winter for your face is necessary, because UV rays don't go away, so protecting your face from its harmful rays is crucially important in preventing skin cancer and wrinkles.Buy Here
2. Prime Time Primer- I have probably gone through 6 bottles of this stuff! I love it and I have tried Smashbox's primer which is very similar, but the consistency and the pump of the Bare Minerals Primer exceeds the consistency and packaging of Smashbox's primer. Buy Here
3. L'Oreal True Match Concealer- I just purchased this and started using it! I love it so far and its cheap--so thats just a bonus! Buy Here
4. Beauty Blender- This is how I apply my concealer. I don't think I brush works as well with liquid concealer as a beauty blender does. I buy mine at Target and it is much cheaper and better that the real beauty blender in my opinion. Buy Here
5. Dior Airflash Fondation- Although this product is pricey, it gives you a flawless airbrushed face without the hassle of an airbrushing machine or the expense of a professional makeup artist. I highly recommend this foundation. Buy Here
6. Sephora Pro Buffing Brush #62- This is currently on sale for $19 at Sephora! I use this brush with all my foundations- including foundation sticks, Airflash foundation, and liquid. Its the perfect brush and I couldn't imagine using anything else. Buy Here
7. Nars Blush in Super Orgasm- This has always been a staple favorite of mine! It gives you the perfect pink cheek. I alternate using this blush with Mac's Dame blush. Buy Here
8. Nars Laguna Bronzer- Perfect for fair skin! If you have darker skin, they have a darker bronzer. Buy Here
9. Mac Stobe Cream- I use this always in small amounts. Sometimes I put it under my foundation to give a luminous glow to my face or usually after I've applied my makeup I'll highlight the inner corner of my eyes and cupid's bow with this. Buy Here
10. Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls- This is a really great powder highlighter. I usually set my strobe cream with a little of this powder on top of it. Buy Here

That's my daily face makeup routine! Hopefully, I was able to recommend some good products. I might for an eye makeup routine in the future, but that is kinda difficult, because I usually switch up my eye makeup day-to-day. I might do a bronze smokey eye, because its really easy and my favorite eye makeup to do on myself

xoxo, Maddie


Sunday, December 7, 2014

Fall/Winter Fashion Staple: VESTS

Christmas is on its way--18 more days to be exact! I think the perfect gift for any grandma, aunt, mother, daughter, sister, or friend (basically anyone haha) is a vest. They are easy to style and wear. I personally own about 7 vests...no one needs 7 vests, but I wear them all so I can justify my obsession with them. 

1. FACTORY NOVELTY QUILTED PUFFER VEST- black cape gingham- BUY HERE
2. FACTory Quilted Puffer VEST- Dark Navy-BUY HERE
3. Army green Vest- I have one really SIMILAR to this one that I got from Nordstrom on Sale for $28. I wear it with a navy and white long-sleeved top from Jcrew Factory and the rayne Necklace in turquoise from Kendra Scott HERE.
4. Rag & Bone Jean Vest- 50% right now! BUY HERE
5. Fake Fur Vest- Fake fur is always the way to go! They have this same vest in Black and Black Marl BUY HERE
6. FAKE FUR VEST- I think having a brown and Black Fake fur Vest is crucial. I wear both of mine all the time! 
7. Patagonia Men's Better Sweater Fleece VEST-$99- This can double as a gift for Men or Women in your life. I have this exact vest and love it! Its comfortable and casual! Its great for winter days that aren't cold enough for a jacket but still cold.BUY HERE
8. Columbia benton springs vest-Womens-$30- Much cheaper alternative to the Patagonia vest but they are very similar. BUY HERE

If you want you can personalize your gift, too! Here are some options!

Monogramed Vests! I personally think they are so cute, but some people aren't huge fans of monograms! 
Here is a subtler option to monograming!
Hopefully, y'all enjoyed looking at my personal favorite vests! And Hopefully this inspired some gifts for family or even a gift for yourself!
xoxo, Maddie