tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32227684871900458722024-02-19T05:10:02.879-05:00TRULY ARIA - LIFESTYLE & MOREArianna Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530942870379738569noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222768487190045872.post-37262394291628724472021-09-22T10:56:00.004-04:002021-09-22T10:57:31.293-04:00PINTEREST "IT GIRL" HAIRSTYLE<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LgAwt0w4wn1yNvDlhAKSHDC-ar3jCnNlHv40_6o1l2mRgldRb0c8dpSMGUCNK0tA_Bmeqz1NpgudG6MUTTs2ri4FMZrBhl611u_wPrnIZ1P6FYXSVWqODPc02DVviorr5BiwRMnA4W81/s0/IMG_7122.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1569" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LgAwt0w4wn1yNvDlhAKSHDC-ar3jCnNlHv40_6o1l2mRgldRb0c8dpSMGUCNK0tA_Bmeqz1NpgudG6MUTTs2ri4FMZrBhl611u_wPrnIZ1P6FYXSVWqODPc02DVviorr5BiwRMnA4W81/s0/IMG_7122.jpg"/></a></div>
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If you're a Pinterest lover like myself, then you've most likely seen this hairstyle all over the platform. The bubble pony is not your average ponytail, but it is easy enough to do everyday. It's an editorial take on the popular up-do style that singer-songerwriter Griffy is known for. If you're looking for a new hairstyle to try this fall, this one is it. All you need is a brush, several elastic bands, a little bit of pomade to smooth fly aways and edges, and about five minutes.
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You want to start with a sleek high ponytail, and then you'll want to take another elastic and make anotehr ponytail about two inches from your first ponytail, pulling the hair to create a little bubble. Continue on for however long the length of you hair is to complete the ponytail. Lastly, you'll either smooth out your edges and any fly aways with a light gel or pomade, or you can take a few pieces of hair out to frame your face. Et voila! The perfect up-do to wear day or night. Arianna Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530942870379738569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222768487190045872.post-59510171606534620772020-12-12T21:45:00.011-05:002020-12-12T21:47:10.630-05:00Live Boldly with Revlon (Day One + Two)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnVR-YUtqBH071FHJQRaouS_pBLflnSI-VYp-10X0eFZ-YprKzZ64XhyF5cS67hY2S7NhgTJLuUOFe98gf5ZXFIWRv9fFCswgyS-4SJ30bpz19CwSA9RdEyNWoz-M-BdJvZUfDRyHdDkL/s0/IMG_3061.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnVR-YUtqBH071FHJQRaouS_pBLflnSI-VYp-10X0eFZ-YprKzZ64XhyF5cS67hY2S7NhgTJLuUOFe98gf5ZXFIWRv9fFCswgyS-4SJ30bpz19CwSA9RdEyNWoz-M-BdJvZUfDRyHdDkL/s0/IMG_3061.PNG"/></a></div>
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When I first started wearing makeup, Revlon was one of the first drugstore brands that I bought mostly because of the great price point and pigmented eyeshadow palettes. So when Revlon reached out and presented the opportunity to create five bold looks, I jumped at the chance. Their PR sent over a fairly large box of new and best-selling products, including foundation, concealers, eye liners, highlighter, lipsticks, and of course eyeshadow palettes!
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Quick disclaimer: I am not a beauty guru or makeup artist by any means. My makeup routine rarely changes. I use the same products almost every time I do my makeup, so it was fun for me to step out of my comfort zone and play around with new products.
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For my day one look, I used the Revlon Colorstay Enigma Palette, which has eight shades of purple hues and neutral transition shades. I also used the Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in black and attempted a more graphic liner look.
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Day two, I decided to try something blue. I was pleasantly surprised by the pigmentation of the Revlon Colorstay Player Palette.This icy blue shadow made for the perfect pop of color to use on my bottom lash line. I’m obsessed with it. I used the darker blue shade in the palette to create a liner and then the lighter, frostier shade in my inner corner to brighten up my eyes.
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I’m excited to create the next three looks and share how they turn out!
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Blazers are a wardrobe staple for me. They're the easiest way to make the most casual outfits seem put together. This month, as an Express partner, I picked out their Oversized Double Breasted Sweater Jacket that comes in the perfect creamy winter white. The silhouette mimics one of a blazer but gives the warmth of a sweater--genius! I styled it over a pair of high waisted boucle shorts in ivory and a chocolate brown knit tank top. To complete the look, I chose a pair of knee high croc printed kitten heel boots and a matching mini handbag, also in that yummy chocolate color.
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Not all rosewater is created equal, and I learned that from the moment I unboxed
the stunning glass bottle of rosewater that resembles a rose from Vie Beauty to
the first cool spritz. Fresh rose petals danced in the bottle, adding to its
luxe aesthetic and more importantly to the freshness of the rosewater. It may
seem like a given, but I never knew that rosewater could smell like 30 roses
with each and every use and even weeks after having it.
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As someone who is obsessed with the benefits of roses for dry and dull skin, I
always bought rose infused products. There’s one product in particular that
comes to mind when talking about rose infused mists or toners, and it’s the
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater. It is a popular
skincare pick-me-up in the beauty world used to tone and hydrate the skin
throughout the day or set your makeup in place. I used to use it religiously
until I was introduced to Vie Beauty’s 30Roses Hydrating Rosewater by
@diamondalicia_ on Instagram, and from that moment on I realized that I was
missing out on what real rosewater spray felt like on my face.
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30Roses Hydrating Rosewater is just that. It’s formulated with a high potency of
fresh roses and is a hydrating facial mist that not only hydrates the skin but
rejuvenates, balances the pH, and reduces the inflammation of the skin. This
facial mist is made completely organic, cruelty free, and eco friendly. It is
suited for all skin types of all ages and skin conditions. I personally
experience hormonal breakouts from time to time and have dry, sensitive skin,
and it works wonders to calm and sooth it, while also leaving a dewy glow. I use
it first thing in the morning and then to set my makeup. I also use it as a part
of my nighttime skincare routine.
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The beautiful glass rose bottle is 85mL full and vanity worthy. The packaging
and design is thoughtful and aesthetically pleasing enough on its own, but the
contents inside the bottle are holy grail worthy. Priced at $36 USD, 30Roses
Hydrating Rosewater is a crisp and refreshing gamechanger for facial mists.
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The best part? Vie Beauty is a Black woman-owned business housed in Atlanta,
Georgia! Jasmine Lewis, the founder of Vie Beauty, is transforming everyday
rituals into luxury experiences, while using a clean and minimal approach, and
I’m here for it.
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I can't believe that it's almost been a year since I moved to London. I honestly can't believe that it's coming to an end. From my arrival in Lonfon to leaving abruptly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was so much that happened, both good and bad, that I never entirely shared. It was complicated to say the least, and naturally, I filtered everything through aesthetically pleasing glimpses into my everday life on Instagram. But thank God all good and bad things come to an end. Alas, here I write to you a closing to this life changing chapter of my life. <br />
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Most of you have been with me from the start of this crazy adventure, and it's weird to think that I'm asking you to say goodbye to something that you were only partially a part of. I never kept any of you properly updated, and truthfully, it was because navigating this whole relocation and "new life" was rather difficult. I apologize because a lot of you were genuinely invested and there for me, and I remained at arms length. I hope that this brings some sort of clarification to the many quick changes happening in my life right now. <br />
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Here are the answers to the questions you all asked me over the months:
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BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion. It's a pretty broad course that covers topics such as fashion marketing, communications, branding, graphic design, styling, creative direction, editing, and social media.<br />
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At the start, I found it interesting, but it soon became too relaxed. It was definitely not as challenging as I had hoped it would be. I started the program with some previous education at LCF (London College of Fashion) and The New School: Parsons Online, as well as prior work experience, so maybe that's why, but it was really surface level as far as the teaching went. The environment and culture (in class/lectures as well as the university itself) was too laidback for my liking. Entering the UK higher education system with a US higher education mentaility made it rather difficult for me to adjust. Personally speaking, I needed an environment where I could push myself and be pushed back and Ravensbourne wasn't that environment for me.<br />
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As far as the coursework, I came out with a good amount of work to put into my portfolio including a professionally bounded full marketing report done in InDesign, a fashion film, and a digital fashion magazine. <br />
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From an International Student perspective, the amount of money spent to study at a university where you attend two full days of lectures that don't produce enough busy work made no sense. My parents spent tens of thousands of dollars for me to go there on top of living costs, and it <i>academically</i> wasn't worth it.<br />
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While I wish I could say that I loved every moment of it, I can't. However, I can't say that I hated every second of it. My move to London taught me so much about myself and other people. I learned so much in such a short period of time, and it forced me o grow up and grow up quickly. It's one thing to move out and live on your own, but to move to an entirely different country where you hardly know anyone, well, that's major. In retrospect, I'm forever grateful for the kind faces who have become some of my closest friends and for the endless opportunities that have come my way because of my move.<br />
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Aside from my uni course, which was enough of a reason, culturally it wasn't for me and that's alright. Not every place will suit you and sometimes you don't know that until you experience it for yourself. Not everything is unavoidable so even if it doesn't work out after intensive research and planning, there are always important life lessons to be learned from it.<br />
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Yes and no. Yes, I miss my flat in North Greenwich and running errands in Canary Wharf and spending Sundays with my friends in Central London. No, I don't miss going to uni and dealing with the endless drama. London will always be like a second home to me, and I'll definitely be visiting during Fashion Week like I normally do, but it's just not the right time for me to live there (if ever again).<br />
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Don't make decisions based on people. If you take the people out of the place, you should still be happy. It's important for me to stress this because even if you feel like you aren't doing something for or because of someone else, oftentimes you're doing it out of security or your own comfort zone. That's what I was subconsciously doing when deciding to move to London. Whether it's people, places, or jobs, we all have our own security nets that relax us at the idea of making big moves. Big moves aren't supposed to be easy or comfortable though. So if I could say one lesson that I've learned through it all is to stop making decisions based off of people or feelings because you'll never be happy.<br />
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Each month I try out new products that have either been gifted to me by PR, or that I've gone out and bought myself. At the end of each month, I usually pick out the ones that I find myself reaching for the most to share with you.<br />
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I used to do this all the time but for some reason, I've stopped doing this lately. Well, I'm bringing it back because it's an easy way to share with you, all of the products that I've been using daily and loving.<br />
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Here's a nice little round up of this month's beauty obsessions that just so happen to be all rose inspired!<br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">*Disclaimer:</b><i> Some of these products have been sent to me for review/gifted to me so kindly by PR. However, this does not influence my choice of mentioning them in this post. </i><i>While there are affiliate links mentioned, t</i><i>his is not an ad post or sponsored in anyway. </i><br />
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This hydrating mask has a silky gel like consistency and is infused with real rose petals, which are meant to gently soothe and tone your skin with a plumping effect. <span style="text-align: center;">Perfect for those with normal/dry skin, but it is suitable for all skin types. It also restores radiance and suppleness in your skin. </span><b>Some highlighted ingredients that I love:</b> Pure Rosewater (soothes and tones); Cucumber Extract and Aloe Vera Gel (immediate cooling and calming effect). Free of sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. </div>
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Summer Fridays R + R Mask</h3>
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Romancing a brighter glow.</h4>
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Another hydrating mask that has the prettiest consistency and texture. Perfect for those with normal/dry skin, but it is suitable for all skin types. I love the wonders it's doing for my rather dry and dull complexion. It lightly buffs the skin, leaving it brighter and then it hydrates and restores it with natural oils. My skin has been feeling silky soft and glowing thanks to its dreamy ingredients.</div>
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<b>Some highlighted ingredients that I love:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">- </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C): Provides antioxidant benefits, skin brightening properties, and supports natural collagen synthesis; </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Argan, Safflower, Sesame, Avocado, Grape Seed Oils: Provides fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants while soothing irritation.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Rose Flower Powder: Polishes. </span></div>
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OUAI Rose Hair & Body Oil</h3>
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So luxurious, your hair and body will thank you.</h4>
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Hydrates your body while locking in moisture in your hair. This multitasking, <span style="background-color: white;">fast-absorbing</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>oil is good for <i>every</i> hair texture--I use it on my natural hair texture (4b) and my virgin hair wigs, and it's color safe! It's<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> silicone-free and packed with nutrient-rich oils from all over, leaving your hair and skin illuminating as it restores moisture and diminishes the appearance of damage. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love using this oil all year round, but as spring approaches, I seem to reach for it more because of its rose fragrance. (</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Melrose Place is the name of the fragrance used in this oil—a velvety rich rose fragrance with hints of bergamot, lychee, cedar wood, and white musk.)</span></span></div>
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Pixi Beauty Rose Ceramide Cream</h3>
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So luxurious, your hair and body will thank you.</h4>
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An ultra rich, long lasting, fast-absorbing moisturizer infused with Ceramides and rose oil to deeply hydrate your skin for a healthier, more supple appearance and feel. I'd recommend this for Normal/Dry skin types, but it's suitable for all skin types. I love the formula of this moisturizer. I genuinely see an improvement in my skin's appearance and elasticity. Packed with powerful antioxidants, this is a moisturizer you need to try especially at the price point! </div>
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Over the past few weeks, I've been receiving a surprisingly high number of messages asking me the same question: How do you edit your Instagram stories? I'm not going to lie, at first, I was hesitant on telling my little secret on how I create such clean and beautiful looking Insta stories, but then I realized how silly I sounded. It's best to share the magic with everyone else since there's plenty of it!<br />
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Having aesthetically pleasing fonts and layouts for your IG stories not only sets you apart from others and boosts your engagement, but it helps create a sense of cohesion for your page. These past few months I've stepped up my IG stories game by taking a little bit more time out to curate my stories. I now approach my stories similarly to my feed. This way I know that I have eye-catching content on both parts of Instagram. Whether or not my audience only sees my stories or just my feed posts, they have content worth interacting with wither way.<br />
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Think about it--you probably spend more time checking IG stories more than you do scrolling through your feed. It's way quicker, and you still get an idea of what everyone is up to! That being the case, you should want your stories to reflect what your followers typically see on your feed or at least speak to your personality. </div>
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With all of that being said, I know that you're all wanting to know the secret to creating aesthetically pleasing IG stories, so let's just get right into it! Here are the apps I currently use to create beautiful IG stories.</div>
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This is the app I use 9 times out of 10 for my stories. It's easy and quick to use once you create one template. I use this to my advantage by filming or taking a photo with an Instagram story filter, saving it, and then replacing my previous video or image in the template with my new media. I pay for the subscription to have access to all of the graphics, fonts, and layout choices. Personally, I think it's worth the money. As a blogger and fashion student, I use it to give my social pages a more professional feel with its high quality graphics. I especially love all of the font choices, which has the power to make even my boring coffee stories seemingly more interesting. </div>
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When it comes to creating stories with more than one image or video, I typically use Unfold+. This one is pretty common and easy to use. It's quite minimal, which I like, but it also has some layouts to give your photos a film or journal like feel.<br />
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Arianna Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530942870379738569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222768487190045872.post-2134186474649040962019-05-18T14:22:00.000-04:002020-03-24T12:50:08.629-04:00How to Find Your Dream Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finding the perfect foundation can be...challenging, especially when you are trying to find one that ticks off so many boxes. It's hard enough trying to find a foundation that is reasonably priced and cruelty free, but what about finding one that's also formulated without sulfates, parabens, and pore-clogging-oils? There has to be one that also has SPF in it too? An inclusive shade range? The perfect amount of coverage and good brand values?<br />
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Honestly, finding a good foundation has been pretty tricky for me lately. My preferences have changed since I've cleared my skin up and choose not to do a full face beat every day.<br />
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Now while my list may seem a little unrealistic and a bit of a stretch, over these past four months I've been committed to testing a range of foundations that have at least 5 out of the 8 must haves on my dream foundation checklist.<br />
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So instead of making one long blog post about how I found my favorite foundations and what those foundations are, I decided to make this into two separate posts. In another post, I'll share my newest foundation obsessions, but for this one, I'm sharing what I think about when on the lookout for a new Holy Grail.<br />
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Let me start off by saying that I never really cared about in flight skincare. Sure, once I'm in the comfort of my Airbnb or hotel, I'll begin my skincare regimen. I'll even add in an extra face mask or serum to help refresh and detoxify my skin. But doing an inflight skincare routine whilst inside of a plane? Yeah, no, I've never done that.<br />
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As much of a skincare enthusiast as I am, I've never felt the need to have a routine for my flights. This could be due to past insecurities about my skin, or the lack of confidence I have in myself when it comes to properly cleansing my skin without a sink.<br />
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If you ask me today how I feel about inflight skincare, it's not even a question. Those aren't concerns for me anymore, so why would I risk a major breakout? I'm going to whip out all of my micellar waters, moisturizers, and facial mists without a care in the world. Listen babes, it's 2019--I don't care if I look bougie with my facial rollers or Summer Fridays face masks. Quite frankly, my skincare is more important than what other people think about me. And that's that on that.<br />
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Here's a glimpse of my quick but effective inflight skincare routine (P.M. edition because I tend to take overnight flights into the morning)!<br />
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I find that the best way to remove my makeup in general is with an oil. I usually opt for the <b>Camellia Oil Cleanser by Tatcha ($15-$48 USD)</b> when I'm at home or just organic olive oil, but both of those cleansing oils require a sink. So after some research, I decided to try the <b>makeup wipe version of the Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm by Clinque ($4.50-$14.50 USD)</b>. Not even gonna lie, I hate makeup wipes because they hardly remove any makeup and most of the time leave my skin burning. These, however, are saturated with a micellar cleansing liquid to remove any face or eye makeup, and they don't leave my skin itchy or red or burning! I honestly love these so much, and they come in travel size. What more can you ask for?!</div>
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After I take off all of my makeup, I still feel like my skin isn't <i>entirely clean</i>, so I go in with a cotton pad and some <b>Garnier Micellar Water ($4 USD, travel size obviously)</b> and remove any excess makeup, oils, or dirt that's on my face, neck, or ears. This usually does the trick.</div>
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This is super important because it helps your skin maintain a healthy pH balance! I use the <b>Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner with Rose Petals ($12)</b> to help restore the skin's hydration levels while brightening your skin and tightening your pores. It also controls oil production and locks in moisture while doing this. Not to mention, rosewater is packed with Vitamin C, which is key for collagen production, strengthening skin cells, and fading blemishes and scars! It's inexpensive and works wonders.</div>
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God knows I live for a good serum, but I don't rotate or buy them as frequently because their natural based ingredients cause them to have a shorter shelf life. I used to use the <b>Farsali Unicorn Essence ($54)</b>, which I still love by the way, but this time I decided to use the <b>Sunday Riley A+ Retinoid ($85)</b> and the <b>Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serums ($79)</b>. Both are lovely for evening your skin tone, correcting dark spots, brightening and clearing skin, and delivering quick hydration that actually leaves your skin feeling plump and moisturized.</div>
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Because of my incredibly dry and somewhat dark under eyes, I use both an eye serum and cream to correct any darkness, prevent wrinkles, and hydrate them. My serum and cream of choice are the <b>Chanel Blue Serum Eye ($70)</b> and the <b>Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream ($18)</b>, both are travel friendly too.</div>
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Moisturizers are my weakness. There, I said it. I could already have three brand new moisturizers at home and still buy another whilst I'm out because I just love moisturizers! Lately, I've been using two moisturizers--<b>Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin ($9)</b> and <b>Peter Thomas Roth Green Releaf Therapeutic Sleep Cream ($65)</b>, which is specifically a night moisturizer. I love these two because they calm any inflammation while smoothing the look of fine lines and improving texture and uneven skin tone. It leaves my skin feeling healthy and moisturized, which is important overall!</div>
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*disclaimer/ad: the PTR has melatonin and cannabis sativa seed oil in, but they are legal and free of psychoactive THC and CBD. I felt weird about the cream at first because I'm personally not into the whole cannabis/marijuana health scene, but it was gifted to me by the brand, and I tested it out and actually don't mind it. However, it does make me a bit sleepy after applying it.</div>
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6. inflight facial, please</h3>
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To make sure all of the serums and moisturizers I use are actually seeping into my skin, I use my <b>Skin Gym Jade Facial Roller ($32)</b> to massage everything in. I use the large jade around my face and neck, and the smaller jade around my eyes. I do this for about five minutes before cleansing the jade roller with a hot towelette.</div>
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7. don't want jet lag? then you better mask</h3>
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Thanks to my beautiful friend, Abby, who gifted me the <b>Summer Fridays' Jet Lag Mask ($48)</b>, my skin didn't suffer my long flight! It's all the Insta craze right now, so if you don't know about Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores' skincare child, Summer Fridays, I suggest you open a second tab and buy one or all three of their amazing masks. The Jet Lag Mask is a cream mask that is packed with antioxidants and vitamins that if you leave on overnight will deliver a renewed, radiant complexion that feels as soft as an angel.</div>
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8. you know your lips deserve better</h3>
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Doesn't hurt to go beyond putting a lip balm on, use the <b>Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment ($24)</b> for dual exfoliation and moisturizing action.</div>
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Lately, I've been getting DMs via Instagram about the apps I use to edit my photos on Instagram. Instead of answering every single person, I figured it would be best to share with everyone the apps I use to edit!<br />
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Lightroom is my favorite app. I just feel like it makes any photo look 10X better. You're really able to fine tune and edit your photos to a professional level if you put the time into it. At the moment, I am using a preset created by Chandler DeHart, ig: @candidlychan. However, I use this as my "base filter" because her preset is set for her complexion, her usual backgrounds, and so on. I like her preset for the strong contrasts and gray tones, but again, I usually make my own adjustments to make my photos a little brighter and softer. I recommend finding a filter or preset that you really like and then using that to create your own. You do this by playing around with different settings, making adjustments, and finding what works best for your photos/feed. Then you can save those settings and copy and paste them onto another photo to keep consistency!</div>
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I don't use VSCO as much anymore, but when I do, I use it lightly and usually on top of any editing that I have already done in Lightroom. Currently my filter of choice is A4, but I have used A6, J2, and J5 in the past. They all have a very minimalistic, clean feel to them, which is how I like my feed to look. I tend to rotate between warm and cool tones and how tinted and saturated my photos are, which is the only real difference between those filters. I primarily use VSCO for it's fade and grain affect.<br />
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Yes, I use FaceTune, and I'm not ashamed of it! I don't think there is anything terribly wrong with using it to touch up photos. As long as you don't distort yourself entirely, you should definitely use it! It's amazing for little fixes and adding finishing touches. Personally, I use the whiten, smooth, and detail tools the most; the whitening tool to whiten whites and bring back brightness to my photos (yes, I whiten my eyes and teeth, but I use no more than half of the bar so it doesn't look super edited...though I have over edited several photos...yikes); the smoothing tool to blur backgrounds or pixelated areas (God forbid) and my skin; and the detailing tool to emphasize anything that I want to stand out.<br />
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It's no surprise that summer is approaching fast, which means you're either lightening up on your makeup routine or trying every product under the sun to keep the sun from ruining your freshly beat full face.<br />
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Now not all of us feel comfortable going makeup free, nor do we want or have to just because it's summer. But with the sunny season around the corner, it's nice to have just a handful of staple products that you know will have you looking amazing in just a short amount of time.<br />
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Here are my staple summer products that are quick and easy to use and will have anyone looking freshly bronzed and glowing in just under twenty minutes. <br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">1.</span> <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Brow Tint/Gel </span></b></h3>
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This gives a full brow effect, perfect for that effortless bushy brow look. </div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>2. Tinted Moisturizer, Light-Medium Coverage Foundation with SPF. </b></span></h3>
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You want your skin to shine through. Embrace those freckles, sun spots, and laugh lines. The less you put on, the less you have to worry about the sun melting your makeup off or about your pores clogging up in the heat. I always opt for a hydrating or silky medium coverage foundation that I can sheer out around my nose and eyes where my freckles are, but keep a good amount of coverage on some of my more stubborn acne scars. </div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>3. Liquid Highlighter. </b></span></h3>
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It's no secret that I'm obsessed with looking as shiny and glowy as possible without looking oily. The best way to achieve this is by using a liquid highlighter. It gives you that "from within" kind of glow, and depending on how you apply it, it can also give you this wet look that I'm obsessed with. This summer though, I'm aiming for that fresh face glow that is somewhere in between "from within glow" and "dripping in highlighter". What can I say? I love looking luminous.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Beauty Tip: Use a beauty sponge or your fingers to press it into your skin before your foundation, so it doesn't cake up or separate. </span></i></div>
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Cream bronzers are perfect for summer because they melt into your skin like a dream, but momma did not raise a fool, and I set it with a bronzer that has little reflective highlight bits in it. This keeps you looking more fresh faced than done up in my opinion. I don't have defined cheekbones, so I go in with a matte contour powder to sculpt my face out a little.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Beauty Tip: Keep in mind that bronzer is simply meant to warm up your face. You always want to go for a sun-kissed look so nothing too harsh or muddy looking, or you'll look a little too unnatural. </span></i><br />
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For me, the blush is what makes a fresh face makeup look believable, especially in the summer because a lot of use have redness around our noses or cheeks and blush gives that natural effect. I do this to almost get a sunburn finish, like I've been out in the sun for too long. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Beauty Tip: Use a lighter shade of blush around your nose and blend it into your contour with a deeper version of the shade you used. I find that this technique creates a natural gradient and isn't too harsh. It also blends everything together more.</span></i></div>
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Everyone is going for that pout look, and I find that using a lip plumper helps to accomplish this. It's like your lips but better. You also won't have to worry about that weird separation line that your lipstick creates after eating that delicious cauliflower burger or drinking that to-die-for sangria by the beach. Too, lip gloss is super easy to reapply, and it keeps your lips feeling more hydrated than if you were to opt for a matte. </div>
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Since I'm not working at the moment, and I'm not actually in college, I've had some time on my hands to figure out what it is that I like to do to pass the time away. And maybe the next time you're feeling bored or have a lot of free time on your hands, you can try to do some of these things too.</div>
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This always helps me clear my mind, and I often feel much more motivated to do any work that I may have started and then abandoned. I also always end up finding things that spark childhood memories or something from the past, which can either be cute and funny or completely horrifying and cringe worthy. And then when you're done with the day, you can slip under some clean, warm sheets, which is probably the most feel good feeling in the world.</div>
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This is always a fun and challenging one for me to do mostly because my cat, Odessa, likes to lay on the mat while I do poses. So then it just becomes a game of me trying not to step on my cat while doing yoga.</div>
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Yes, I believe in treating yourself, especially when it comes to skincare. Go ahead and try a new face mask, go get a facial with a girlfriend, get your nails done...just do something that makes you feel like royalty. Personally, I'm loving body scrubs at the moment. They just make your whole body feel so smooth! Nothing like the feeling of putting on silk pajamas after a body scrub and applying some body butter and then slipping under those clean sheets. It's heavenly. </div>
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Spotify makes it so easy to find new music. Creating new playlists always gets me in a good mood. Who doesn't like finding new music to listen to? I also find working to a new playlist is a lot more exciting because you don't know what song is going to play next and whether or not you're actually going to like and enjoy it.</div>
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As of right now, your girl is (for the most part) efficient in Italian and Portuguese. Thanks Duolingo! I have a lot of friends who speak another language, so I love making an effort to actually communicate with them in their first language. And too, some of the best fashion magazines aren't written in English like Vogue Italia and Numéro, so it's nice to be able to pick up a copy and understand it.</div>
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Now I'm no chef, but I do like to go on Pinterest and find easy vegetarian recipes to make at home. Again, this can either be super or fun and delicious or extremely disastrous and messy.</div>
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Go to a hole in the wall food place or a coffee shop you've never been to before with a friend. Nothing like a little adventure with a friend to a new food place.You may find that they have the best vanilla rose lattes and croissants that you never knew existed. I often find that these are the best places to go to and the most Instagram-able too!</div>
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This has the potential to be incredibly dangerous for you and your bank account, especially if you get weak at the mention of any kind of sale. Honestly, there doesn't even have to be a sale for this to be dangerous, free shipping will do it. Why am I advising you to spend your money on clothes that you most likely will have buyer's remorse about and return? I don't know. However, I still am. And as unwise as this may be, it's fun filling your basket up with clothes you know deep down that you really can't afford. Oh, and the best part is when you calculate and crunch the numbers and move money around to try to work in your favor.Actually, that's when you know you've gone too far. Just browse and create a wish list that you can revisit when you're in the right state of mind.</div>
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Somewhere that allows you to walk aimlessly and admire art or history is always refreshing. You might walk out feeling inspired to actually do something!</div>
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When I look back at the time I spent in London, I realize how much I have grown because of that trip (so sorry not sorry that it's all I talk about). London has taught me so many things when it comes to handling different situations, budgeting, how to be more practical, and just living out on your own in general.<br />
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I have always thought of myself to be this independent girl who's ready to embark on this journey of living by herself in a big city, so that trip really put that idea to the test. And honestly for that being my first solo international trip, I can honestly say that I kind of surprised myself with how well I managed everything. I loved everything about it, and I wouldn't change a thing (well, there are maybe a few things I'd change).<br />
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Now that I have a better understanding of how "adulting" really works, I want to share some of those major takeaways. Let's just say that London has given me more reality checks in that one month of living there than in my entire 18 years of life. Curious to know what I'm talking about? Below, I share 7 things that London has taught me.<br />
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Miranda Priestly, <i>The Devil Wears Prada </i></td></tr>
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3. <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Estimating whether or not you can afford something in BP is not the same as adding ten extra USD on top of the total cost.</span></b> </h3>
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Don't make your bank account suffer because you think you can do the currency exchange rate in your head. It's practically impossible because all of your rough estimates are just that--rough. I can't tell you the number of times I went shopping thinking that I was paying 60 dollars even though I was paying 60 pounds, which is about a 20 USD currency difference. Budget accordingly and skip out on spontaneous trips into Zara--but not Topshop, because at least in Topshop they tell you how much you're spending in USD. </div>
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I've tried to explain this to so many people, but it's something that you have to experience. If you travel to Paris, which you will because it's only a two hour train ride from London, you'll immediately feel the difference in energy between the two cities. In London, it's like you can feel the loneliness because people around you make you aware of it (not intentionally of course; Londoners are really chill). They're most likely walking the streets with their friends or business associates, having a good time, drinking, eating, shopping--whatever, okay? And their conversations aren't loud like in America, but you can tell that they're engaged with whomever they're with. </div>
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Personally, I love Paris, and it's because naturally I do a lot of things by myself, and there, I never felt self conscious about being by myself. However, in London, it really hit me that I was by myself because people love spending time with other people over there. I will definitely say that I had more fun once I started making friends at Hillsong. I was always doing something with someone or going somewhere. London is full of exciting people, you just have to find them first. </div>
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With Hillsong it was easy to make plans because they always had something going on, and what made it even better was that usually going to that one event that someone told me about had me making more plans. Soon my days were filled with things to do. It was like I would meet one person and that person would invite me to another event and then at that event, I would meet someone else, and we would go somewhere the next day, and so on. </div>
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At first, I treated London like I would if I were going to Chicago or Los Angeles, and I'm here to tell you that you don't need to. Men in London don't act like they've lost their minds, and if they have, you won't know it because they aren't crazy about approaching you. Now, I did have one really heart racing situation with three men following me in their car, but when I told my friends, they told me that that was pretty rare and that they just wanted to chat me up for my number (most likely), but I didn't stay locked up in my apartment after that. </div>
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For the most part, it's a really safe city to be in. Even when I was out by myself late at night, I didn't feel threatened like I tend to feel here. There are parts of the city that aren't as safe as others, that's a given, but overall if you are travelling to the city by yourself like I did, you shouldn't worry too much about your safety.<br />
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As spring continues to bring forth rain and bizarre temperature changes here in Michigan, it's hard to believe that summer is a month away, even more so, it's hard to get just one warm spring day. That's why I'm glad I was able to catch the sun a couple of Sundays ago and take full advantage of it by having an impromptu photo shoot.<br />
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Lately my "go-to look" has been a slogan tee, pleated skirt or paper bag pants, and a fun pair of shoes. I actually found all of these pieces, aside from the shoes, in all of my favorite stores at the Westfield Mall in Hammersmith, London (that place is heavenly) back in February and March! And the vibrant, eye-catching pleated skirt, which was sold out at every MANGO store in Paris, I actually found and wore the first day of London Fashion Week. Note: I should probably post all of those pictures, yeah?<br />
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If it were more of a lazy, low-key kind of day, I probably would have thrown on my white platform Pumas, but since it was a Sunday and I would be spending most of my day at church, I decided to opt for a dressier shoe. It came down to these two shoe options.<br />
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I couldn't decide whether I loved the fun splash of hot pink that my steal of a deal H&M sandals brought to the look or how tall I looked in my holy grail nude pumps from Forever 21 (they give a petite girl like me hopes and dreams).<br />
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Also Quay Australia has some amazing sunglasses, and I forgot about how cool these ones were that I bought last summer. Definitely obsessed with these. I love the yellow reflective lens, the white marble frame, and the cat-eye shape that is just enough for my face shape.<br />
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Versatility is everything, and this outfit can definitely be worn in tens of different ways. So don't be surprised if you see more of these looks; they're so easy to pull off and perfect for the summer!<br />
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Why is it so hard to love yourself? No, really, why is it? I've been wondering about this for a couple of months now, and I can't seem to satisfy myself with an answer. My answer always seems to segway into another question--another deeper, more open-ended kind of question. The whole idea of loving yourself has almost been bothersome to me really. But the only way to give my mind some rest is to explore the idea of self love and attempt to answer the question by picking it apart.<br />
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Somewhat recently, someone told me, after I returned from my eye-opening trip to London, that she missed "the sweet and bubbly 16 years old girl who couldn't wait to get hired at Old Navy." Now this person has me wondering which Arianna she was introduced to. Because unlike most people, I'll admit that I have a few personas, a few masks if you may, that I put on for different settings and occasions. It's all a part of this wall that I've built to keep me from getting hurt (that's another post for another day).<br />
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Yes, I am vulnerable, and yes, I am observant, which I believe, makes me naturally intuitive when it comes to understanding people and their intentions. And because I can be extremely sensitive, I analyze my surroundings from the people to the place and decide whether or not they get to meet the incredibly open and sincere me or just the Instagram Primadonna I've created myself to be. This person has really got me wondering who it was that I introduced her to, and if I somehow, for some reason, retired that mask and just forgot about it.<br />
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The sweet age of 16 was actually a pretty gray time. It wasn't as black or white of a time as I remember past years. I was recovering from and battling a lot of mental illnesses, and I still am, but I was becoming more optimistic about the future, especially after God allowed me to go to NYFW. That's when I started seeing His vision for me. It was impossible for me to just focus on the bad when I felt so much purpose over my life. I was excited for the things He was doing and going to do in my life--I still am. But I also know that I was trying to cover up my past by creating a "new me."<br />
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I was always into clothes and makeup, but I really started getting into it at 16. I tried to introduce a new Arianna to the world. So under all of the wrong foundation shades and awful contouring skills, under all of the disastrous wigs that I couldn't lay and slay, and under all of the slightly more than basic outfits that I wore, I knew that there was a girl who still felt…less than.<br />
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I mean even now I have a hard time really liking, let alone loving, who I am. I feel like I am always stopping and asking myself if I'm loving who I know God has called and made me to be or if I'm loving the image that I know to appear beautiful because I have created and pretty much perfected it.<br />
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There are so many conclusions that I have come to about why it's so hard to love yourself, and this being one of them: It's easier to love the image you create for yourself than it is to love the image in which you have already been created in by God. Want something a little simpler? It's easier to the love person you want to be than it is to accept and love the person you already are.<br />
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Think about it. It's easier to create a fantasy world where everything falls into place how you want it to than it is to face your everyday reality. I do it all of the time. I am a proud visionary and daydreamer; it's what pushes me. But it's a dangerous state of mind to be in because then you can't separate the two like you thought you could or like you once were able to do. Then everything becomes either a disappointment, set back, or an embarrassment.<br />
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If we were to be content in who we are right now and love on that person in this moment, to grow to become all that God has called us to be, then maybe we can learn to nourish our minds and bodies beyond the lavish skincare routines we do at night and beyond the over priced matcha green teas that we drink in hopes of feeling better about ourselves. When really, this mindset of self care equals self love is just giving us a false sense of what it really means to love ourselves.<br />
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Self love goes beyond all of that, and I am starting to believe that the first step to loving yourself--loving who you are--is to stop being in love with yourself (and that means your image).<br />
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Hi my loves, I thought that it would good to do a brief Q&A about what I'm doing next month in London! I've been getting asked a lot of questions surrounding my short stay in London, and I figured I would go ahead and answer everything all at once for everyone to read. I'll be covering everything from how I was able to pay for the entire trip to why I'm going in the first place. If I miss anything, please don't hesitate to comment below your question, and I'll answer it personally.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> Why are you going to London?<br />
<b>A:</b> I'm going for numerous reasons, but the primary reason is to see if I potentially want to live there for my studies. I've heard it's pretty expensive, so I want to test out living there to see if I can A) afford it long term and B) enjoy the surrounding environment (city life, people, etc).<br />
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<b>Q: </b>How long are you staying in London for?<br />
<b>A:</b> I'll be there for a little over a month. However, I am doing some other traveling whilst I am there, so I won't be <i>there</i> for the entire month.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> Are you going by yourself?<br />
<b>A:</b> So for the first week, I'll be with my mom. She wants to help me get settled in and see where I'll be staying and the school I'll be going to. Then, we'll be going to Paris for two days together (same week), to visit the school I want to study at and see the neighborhoods I want to live in, which is either in the 5th, 6th, 8th, or 11th Arrondissements. We'll be doing a lot of the touristy stuff together and then once she leaves, I'll do my own thing.<br />
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<b>Q: </b>Where are you staying?<br />
<b>A: </b>Living accommodation wise, I'll be staying at an Airbnb. It's an apartment (flat), and I will have the entire place to myself. Location wise, I'll be in West Kensington. The location of the flat is close to Hammersmith and Fulham, so it's a pretty lively area from what I hear and also safe.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> What do you plan on doing while you're in London?<br />
<b>A:</b> As far as an itinerary, I have no clue, but I do plan on doing a lot of things and really utilizing all of my time there. Obviously, I'll be doing some touristy sightseeing, going to some events and shows since it'll be London Fashion Week, but I also have classes on Sunday, so I'll have some schoolwork to keep me busy as well.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> Are you going for school?<br />
<b>A:</b> Yes, and no. Yes, I'll be studying Editorial Fashion Styling at the London College of Fashion whilst I'm there, but like I stated before, it's not my primary reason for traveling to London. It's a short course; it's only three weeks with classes held on Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> Are you still moving to Paris?<br />
<b>A: </b>Yes, unless I like London more, then I'll move to London. But as of right now, I have my heart set on Paris. It's where I want to study and live, but who knows, maybe London will be a better fit...<br />
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<b>Q:</b> When will you be <i>moving</i>, moving? And for how long?<br />
<b>A:</b> Sometime during the summer of 2018, and it'll be for at least three years.<br />
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<b>Q:</b> "I want to do something similar, how much did it cost for you to be able to do this?"<br />
<b>A:</b> It costed me about $2500 for everything: my class, flight, transportation, apartment, and excursions (Paris, Barcelona, and Milan). Mind you though, the Airbnb apartment that I rented was about $3100, and my parents paid for a large part of that since my mom is coming with me for a week.<br />
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To break down the costs, this is <u>about</u> what I paid for:<br />
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<li><b>Flight:</b> $840 round-trip, Delta, main cabin (the flight itself was $600, but I upgraded to main cabin and then I checked an additional bag, which is an added $100, and then I got traveler's insurances, so yeah...don't skip out on the traveler's insurance for $50 or whatever it was) </li>
<li><b>Accommadation:</b> $3100, 1-month rent, Airbnb apartment, very nice location</li>
<li><b>Short Course: </b>$470 (converted from the sterling pound), three weeks, London College of Fashion</li>
<li><b>Transportation:</b> $267 (converted from the sterling pound), monthly rate, Oyster Card only</li>
<li><b>Excursions:</b> $400, but it could be more. I've planned my Paris and Milan weekend trips, but I don't know how much Barcelona and Madrid will be. And too, I'm kind of waiting because I don't want to over plan. </li>
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Now, for living expenses, I'll have to get back to you on that because I'm not there yet. I budgeted about 300 BP per week, but again, I'll be in Paris and Milan for some time, and they use the Euro so I'll have to just wait and see. And too, I can be impulsive at times and I am a self-diagnosed shopaholic, so that should also say a lot about how my spending might fluctuate.<br />
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<b>Q: </b>Any tips for booking flights?<br />
<b>A:</b> I've found that the cheapest day to <u>leave</u> for a flight is on a Tuesday, but the best time to <u style="font-style: italic;">book</u> a flight is actually on a Wednesday night. My flight went from being $1300 round-trip on Monday to $900 on Tuesday to $600 at 8:00 pm Wednesday night. I've never entered my debit card information so fast. So when you are searching for a flight, use Google Flights to A) see all of the flights offered by every airline at every price and departure time and B) to bookmark your dates so when the prices go up or down for that flight, you'll be notified instantly!<br />
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<b>Q:</b> How do you find cheap accommodation for short stay trips.<br />
<b>A:</b> If you are staying in a place for a month or longer, absolutely DO NOT look at hotels. For one, they don't offer monthly rates, and two, the hotels in the safe areas will most likely be overpriced because they'll also be touristy. Even if you are staying for two or three weeks--just stay away from hotels unless it's for a week or less.<br />
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You don't want to look at renting an actual apartment because those are more on the long term side of pricing. They'll most likely ask for a deposit that is equal or more than the cost per month.<br />
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If you are going specifically for school, try the school's accommodation first, or by booking through UniPlaces.com or SpotAHome.com. Both sites offer student friendly prices and good size apartments, but beware, some do require a deposit depending on the duration of your stay.<br />
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Personally, I feel like Airbnbs are the best way to go. You can find all sort of apartments and private rooms for a good range of prices. I try to go with a host that has the most reviews or is a Super Host. Also, if you talk to the host, you can also make your own kinds of arrangements when it comes to the pricing of the place matching your stay. You can choose the right place by filtering whether or not you want to live with the host, have a private room, or have the entire place to yourself! And often times, the monthly rate is discounted, which is an added bonus!<br />
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Ask anyone--I live for street style, especially when it's done well. I am constantly taking major style inspiration from the people who walk the streets of New York, London, Paris, and Milan. There's something about the city lifestyle that I find myself drawn to, and it shows in how I piece together my day to day outfits and where I constantly find myself shopping.<br />
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I love all the layering and the pops of color and the different textures that add interest to these ensembles, and not to mention the show-stopping handbags and killer pair of shoes that you always see these It-girls wearing. Most of my styling tips come from watching and reading about how these city girls get ready for the day.<br />
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And while I'm currently living in a suburban town, the fashion lover within me can't help but dress like I'm about to get a coffee and run errands in a fashion capital city. But too, I have mastered the toned down-practical-wearable version of some of this season's street style trends.<br />
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Let it be known that come February, when I will be staying in London for a month, nothing will be holding me back when it comes to letting my inner city chic out.<br />
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Take a look at some of these street style trends that I currently can't get enough of and that I am including into my wardrobe.<br />
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NO. 1 - CHECKED OUT</h3>
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Emma Hill, a style blogger from London, is the queen of wearing this print and incorporating into her very neutral, minimal-chic wardrobe that I envy. She is the epitome of a London girl and someone who I take advice from when it comes to which capsule pieces I need to invest in.<br />
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NO. 2 - TOMBOY FLARE - MASCULINE MEETS FEMININE</h3>
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I can't get enough of masculine pieces: structured men's coat, crisp white button downs, and oversized suiting pieces--they are perfect to offset the typical tailored women's wear. It creates a nice contrast when paired with signature feminine items like a silk blouse or lace slip dress. I love how this new tailoring trend was brought to the forefront this season. There's something about how effortlessly sexy and confident this trend is that intrigues me. Kate Moss and Alexa Chung seem to master it perfectly in my eyes.<br />
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NO. 3 - RED HOT</h3>
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The bold pop of color your wardrobe needs. Thank me later.</h4>
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Everyone loves a bold statement and whether it be a bright red tomato sweater or a slouchy pair of over-the-knee boots, you can't go wrong with at least trying out this fun pop of color trend. As seen almost everywhere in New York during Fashion Week, thanks Rihanna and Elsa Hosk for being daring and bold showstoppers.<br />
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NO. 4 - A TURTLENECK THAT FITS ME + YOU</h3>
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Oversize anything is a must. But an oversize turtleneck that you can swim in? That's actually heaven. Pair it with a pair of suede thigh high boots, and it's effortlessly chic and ready for the fall/winter. After all, that's what street style is all about--being effortless in the most extravagant and over the top way. When you break these outfits down, you most likely have some of these pieces in your own wardrobe.<br />
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NO. 5 - OUTERWEAR THAT MAKES YOU STARE</h3>
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What is street style without a good head-turning outerwear piece? From masculine cut coats to the classic trench all the way to the (faux hopefully) fur statements being made from the streets of Paris, there's a statement third-piece for everyone. Jarin Pat, a fashion student from the Philippines, does this fur statement I can't get enough of.<br />
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NO. 6 - LEATHER MINIS ANYONE?</h3>
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An essential in every Parisian girl's wardrobe (it seems like). It's easy to dress up or down, which means it can be worn multiple times and for different occasions--something that I have learned is BIG in a Parisian's wardrobe. They like to be able to wear an item over and over again in various, stylish ways. Jodie, a French style blogger from Rennes, makes any girl want to throw on a leather mini and call it a day.<br />
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NO. 7 - PURE WHITE SHOES</h3>
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How they stay so white and pristine? Beats me, but they give any outfit a clean and elevated appearance. Whether it's an all white Adidas Stan Smith sneaker for a tomboyish look or a pair of white leather booties for a nostalgic 60s mod feel, this trend has been a favorite and seen all over the streets of Milan. Tia Taylor, an American-Jamican turned Milan city girl who makes fashion, beauty, and Italian vs. American lifestyle YouTube videos does this trend justice. Love you girl, but seriously, how do you keep them so clean?!<br />
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Morgan Lillian and Sincerely Laura Leigh, style bloggers from Seattle, WA, have convinced me that I need a baker boy's hat. The shape of this hat is pretty flattering on most girls, which is probably why so many people have bought into it. It's an easy way to accessorize and make an outfit seem more put together. Definitely throwing one of these into my suitcase for traveling.<br />
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It seems as though I am always finding something new or someone is telling me about their must-haves, which nine times out of ten then becomes one of my must-haves. Honestly, it's a never ending cycle of me going into Sephora and scoping out the beauty counters at Nordstrom, asking what's new, seeing what they suggest, receiving tons of deluxe samples, and then eventually spending way too much money and coming out with bags of new products. And these quickly either become my newest obsessions or my "not this time." <br />
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As mentioned in my morning skin routine, I love this face spray because of all the amazing ingredients in it: Grape Extracts: promote radiance; Rose Extracts: tone; Benzoin, Myrrh, Essential Oil of Organic Mint Balm: astringent; Orange Blossom Water: softens skin. I love the pump on this because the spray comes out as an even mist; it's not too fine like the Glam Glow one or as wet as the Mario Badescu one. And too, you can visibly see it brighten your skin and minimize the appearance of pores. It evens out your skin like no other. I promise. I love it. And you can buy a travel size version ($18 at Sephora) to try out before committing to the full size ($49 at Sephora), but I'm not even going to lie, I went through this so fast, so just buy the full size one. You'll love it. The only thing that took me a minute to get used to is the smell. It's not my favorite, but it's all natural, not synthetic, and it grew on me. </div>
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Bought this because of how aesthetically pleasing the packaging is and because two of my favorite beauty YouTubers, Kelsey Simone and Symphani Soto, use it. Since I'm a medium olive/golden complexion, I wasn't too worried about how "light" the bronzer looked in the pan and swatched on my skin because Symphani and I wear the same foundation shade, so when I'm looking at buying something new, I usually just get in the same shade because we literally have the same skin tone. I apply it either with a big fluffy brush to warm up my face and then a small angled brush for a more contoured look. </div>
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As soon as Fenty Beauty dropped, I took my butt to Sephora and ended up buying several items from Rihanna's new beauty line. After figuring out what shade I would be, using Symphani Soto's Fenty shade and then testing out another sample at Sephora, I decided to go ahead and just get shade 290 even though I preferred the warmer yellow undertones in 330 (which sold out in stores, but I ordered it directly through the Fenty Beauty website, so it's all good). This is the most natural looking foundation I have ever worn. It has a soft-demi matte finish just like it claims, and it looks exactly like how you applied it eight hours later. You do have to work fast with this finish, but it dries down on its own so no need for a ton of powder to set it. I use the primer she came out with too since they go together. I wear this foundation almost everyday, so it's well worth it especially at its price point of $34--Go RiRi. </div>
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I have been trying to get my hands on this since June, and when I tell you I just about traveled far and wide for it, I'm not lying. I went to a couple of Sephora stores in Chicago and throughout Michigan just for this liquid highlighter. I finally got it just last month, and I'm extremely pleased that I was actually able to buy it! It was a little tricky for me figuring out how I was going to use it, but I eventually found a place in my makeup routine for it: after I prime and color correct (that way my primer is still tacky) and before I apply my foundation (I add two drops of beauty oil to help blend everything out). I love that it makes you look like you're "glowing from within" but not oily. Saw this in one of Kelsey's videos and had to try it. Now, I can't get enough of it. Also, I'm obsessed with the packaging--so minimal and sleek. </div>
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Living in Michigan during the wintertime has its amazing moments like waking up to a snowfall or seeing frost on the evergreens, but it comes with major headaches like trying to keep your skin hydrated and healthy while constantly being hit by freezing cold, dry air.<br />
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Here is my updated morning routine with new products to help combat dry skin and keep it glowing and healthy like I always do when it's not sub-zero temperatures.<br />
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FIRST STEP: GENTLE CLEANSER </h3>
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Be kind to your skin and gently with it.</h4>
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I start off by using a gentle cleanser that is going to wash away any leftover serums or creams from the night but continue to add moisture to my face. I like to use a milk or gel based cleanser because they are powerful enough to remove any excess dirt or oils but soft enough to not cause any over drying or flaking. </div>
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SECOND STEP: EXFOLIATION</h3>
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Leaves your skin feeling the smoothest.</h4>
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Exfoliate? In the morning? Okay--But hear me out! A rice powder based exfoliate is OK to do in the morning because it's activated once you add a little bit of warm water and turn it into a soft paste. I usually do this to smooth out my skin and remove any dead skin from the drying lotion I use the night before. And--it provides a soft and evened-out base for my makeup. I currently can't get enough of the Tatcha Gentle Rice Enzyme Powder, but I go back and forth between that one and the Boscia Tsubaki Exfoliating Powder. </div>
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STEP THREE: TONER</h3>
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Even out your complexion while maintaining a healthy pH balance. </h4>
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My toner for the morning is a concoction of different facial sprays and actual toners because each spray and toner has it's purpose of helping with redness and hydration and so on, but I'm going to keep it real simple and just help you out with the toner that I use every morning. The Caudalie Beauty Elixir is my newfound love thanks to my beautiful coworker, Rachael, who introduced it to me (hi, love!). It gives my skin an instant burst of radiance, like it claims to, and it also helps with redness, minimizing pores, and keeping the skin locked with moisture. I also spray some Mario Badescu Rose Facial Spray because why not? It smells amazing, and let's be honest, I'm a sucker for anything rose.</div>
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STEP FOUR: SPOT TREATMENT</h3>
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This is something I solely do because my skin breaks out often, but I use tea tree oil to treat blemishes and any breakouts. </div>
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STEP FIVE: UNDER EYES</h3>
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I have super dry under eyes in general, so it honestly helps to go the extra step to ensure that my under eyes are hydrated properly by using a separate eye cream before my actual moisturizers. And too, it's important to use an eye cream because the skin under everyone's eyes is delicate and some creams are way too harsh to use as both. This also helps my concealers to go on smoothly and not to dry out and crease! I use two in the morning because I'm extra. </div>
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STEP 6: SERUM </h3>
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Lately I've been using a serum to penetrate my skin faster than my moisture creams and to provide a sticky base for my makeup. Serums are most effective in directly putting in all of the good stuff into your skin without the excess oily feeling <i>OR</i> producing excess oils. Win-win. </div>
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STEP 7: MOISTURIZE</h3>
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The part we've all been waiting for. Now, I use several moisturizers to A) actually moisturize my skin, and to B) make my skin feel plump, slightly tacky, and hydrated to the point where it almost feels wet and you can see it glisten. I tend to use moisturizers with ingredients such as aloe, bee venom, vitamin complexes, antioxidants, fatty oils, and roses and that keep my skin hydrated throughout the day and provide a good base for my makeup. Here are my current obsessions. </div>
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STEP 8: PREP A PERFECT BASE </h3>
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Good makeup means nothing if you don't have a well prepped base.</h4>
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The great thing about drugstore lip products whether it be a lipstick, gloss, plumper, etc., is that you can try so many of them without spending over $20, which is the average price for a high-end liquid lipstick.<br />
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I personally prefer drugstore lip products when it comes to experimenting with my makeup or trying a new nude shade just because it is easier and cheaper to do so. They also allow me to figure out what kind of formula I am looking for when it comes to a liquid lipstick, for instance. Now once I have an idea of the shade and formula I want, I then go to Sephora or wherever online and find something that's similar, and I then invest in the higher quality product to test out. <br />
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When it comes to drugstore lip products, the possibilities are endless. From the never ending shade range to all the various ways they dry, it's hard to not come out with something. And while it all can be pretty overwhelming, I've mastered finding the perfect lip products for me at the drugstore and have come to the conclusion that these three products are the best ones for having bomb lips in the summer.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Beauty Tip: If you are a POC, especially my loves who are a bit darker in complexion, try using a brown lip liner before using your go-to nude lip color--or any color matter of fact. It helps blend nude colors like a dream, making them look super natural and not oddly contrasting against the skin. I love using NYX's Suede Matte Lip Liner in the shade Sandstorm; it's the perfect rosy clay brown for my medium golden/olive complexion.</i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Beauty Tip: To avoid wasting product, scrape one side of the flat doe-foot wand back into the tube and focus the remaining product on the middle of your bottom lip. Evenly spread the product by working your way out and then the very center of your top lip. Press your lips together once before applying any more product or touching up your lips. You want to be careful when you layer liquid lipsticks because you don't want your lips to feel dry or crack. This is my favorite formula because it doesn't dry completely down, and it feels super comfortable on my lips. </i></span></div>
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This past weekend I took a little trip to TJMAXX for home decor purposes, and I ended up in the beauty isle (no surprise there). There I found this skincare brand, Pearlessence, which looked awfully similar to the high-end skincare brand Herbivore Botanicals (found at Sephora). The only noticible difference between the two brands were the prices, but aesthetically speaking, they shared similar packaging.<br />
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Anyway, I picked up three out of the eight, I believe, products that they have for about $15: their Micellar Cleansing Water with Cactus Water, Cucumber Water Hydrating Face Mist, and Rosehip Balancing Facial Oil. I could be wrong on how many products they have so don't quote me on that. I figured I would do a first impressions post on the products I have and update it later with a one brand review.<br />
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I adore micellar waters, and it has become a must have in my skincare routine when removing makeup and balancing my skin. What I love about this water is how hydrated and refreshed my skin actually feels after using this, especially around my eyes where I have been getting dry lately. It has a clean smell to it, nothing too strong in my opinion. I love the packaging (this is plastic) and how you get 16.8 fl.oz (496 ml) for only $3. So far no cons, but I'll update you all if anything changes. </div>
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As a loyal Mario Badescu customer, I felt guilty for trying this cucumber water before trying his, but it was there, so I bought it? Okay, that sounds bad, but it's what happened. I don't know if I really like this water since I usually stick to rose waters, but so far it's a good face spray. Totally hydrating like it says, and it has a nice cucumber smell, which can get somewhat strong if you spray a lot (me). It gets a little too much for me, but I do it to myself, so that's on me. The only bad thing about this spray is the top nozzle; it doesn't mist as much as it does spray. A tip would be to hold it arms length out to get a mist effect. Other than that, the price, the amount of product you get, and the glass packaging is pretty great. </div>
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I'm a sucker for anything that says rose in it, so I obviously bought this. I'm obsessed with the glass packaging and how clean this looks. I already have one rosehip oil from Palmer's, and I love it, but this one definitely works just as well. It's super lightweight and absorbs into the skin nicely, without looking or feeling greasy. The light rose fragrance is an added bonus. I use this day and night and also mixed in with my Fiona Stiles Luminous Finish Foundation Concentrate, which makes my skin look and feel like a dream. </div>
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Overall, I'm already loving this brand's products and aesthetics and how inexpensive it is. I hate it when I love a skincare brand like Fresh, Dermologica, or Herbivore Botanicals because they become so expensive after a while. However, Pearlessence is a nice drugstore/online brand that is pretty natural (not formulated with parabens I believe) and cruelty free! I'm going to purchase the other products and do an overall review next month. </div>
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Most people know that I like to keep my outfits pretty minimal and neutral, only adding a muted or blush color when needed or some minimal gold accessories--nothing major. I like to play with proportions and shapes, and this outfit from Saturday definitely does that. Here are the details from this past Saturday's look (pictured above)!<br />
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<b>Striped Palazzo Pants</b> from TJMAXX (can be found at Forever 21) -<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>$23</b></span></div>
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Everyone wants their skin to be clear and free of any imperfections, smooth and younger looking, and of course, have a healthy glow. While I envy those who have been blessed with heaven-kissed skin, I also remind myself that there are little things about my facial complexion that I would never trade for anything because they make me, well, me. And through my own skincare battles, I have learned the dos and don'ts of obtaining healthier and clearer,and ultimately younger looking skin.<br />
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Now my journey has been a long one, and I'm nowhere close to having the skin I want, but in the past year, I have seen tremendous progress overall in my skin. I have finally found what has worked for me and my skin to clear acne, fade blemishes, scars, and dark spots, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.<br />
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Obviously, most of this could have been avoided if I had learned the importance of taking care of my skin when I first started wearing makeup, but we live, we learn, and we grow from all of our experiences and try to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.<br />
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So here are my 10 tips for achieving the skin you have always wanted.<br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Drink plenty of water.</span></b> Everyone knows this, but I feel like people brush over it and try to search for a quick product fix. I promise you, this is your quick fix, and it doesn't cost you a trip to Sephora or Ulta or your local drugstore. Drinking two glasses of water when you wake up and before you go to sleep really help your body replenish and hydrate your body as well as flush out any toxins. Throughout the day, try infusing your water with different fruits and herbs such as strawberries and basil leaves or raspberries and sage leaves. It's an inexpensive way to . not only benefit your body with vitamins and provide a natural detox that releases fat cells, but it is also a way to help improve the appearance of your skin. Here's where I find delicious recipes:<a href="http://helloglow.co/25-fruit-infused-waters-for-glowing-skin/" target="_blank"> 25 Fruit-Infused Waters for Glowing Skin.</a></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Removing your makeup with olive oil and micellar water.</span></b> Instead of reaching for your cleanser first, remove your makeup with gentle products such as olive oil and your favorite micellar water. Like products break down like products. Using olive oil on a soft cloth first to remove your makeup will melt away your all day foundation, your stay put brows, and your most stubborn mascara. And even better, it won't clog your pores like coconut oil! For an even gentler touch around delicate skin like your eyes, use a cotton ball and some micellar water to remove any remaining eye makeup. This is especially great if you wear soft contact lenses because the olive oil could potentially damage them over time. After that, then go in with your favorite gentle foaming cleanser, which leads into tip #3. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Use sensitive, all natural foaming cleansers.</span></b> I never cared about whether I bought something for sensitive skin or not. I didn't even know what that meant, and I didn't think I had it. But after testing tons of cleansers--both high end and drugstore--I can say that it does matter. Everyone's skin is sensitive in some way or another, and it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to the delicacy of your face. By switching over to gentle foaming cleansers that are all natural, free of sulfates and parabens, and other harsh chemicals, I saw a noticeable improvement in my skin's complexion, elasticity, and cell turnover. And it washed away any remaining oils, dirt, and makeup left on my face. </li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Invest in a Soniclear or Clarisonic Brush.</span></b> Ever since my mom gifted me a Soniclear for Christmas, I noticed my skin became smooth--free of any clogged pores or makeup induced acne--and stayed pretty clear of breakouts. Only speaking on the Soniclear and how it performs, I can say that the gentle brush bristles allows for a deeper clean without irritating the skin like some exfoliates and scrubs do. It also tells you how long to clean one area of your face, ensuring that each part of your face is ridden away of any unwanted bacteria, oils, or dirt, which tend to build up if not cleaned out deeply. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Tone and moisturize appropriately.</span></b> This has become an important step in my routine, and I think it's safe to say that it is especially important if you want an even complexion. Toners ultimately restore and balance the skin's nutrients, putting back key vitamins that you possibly washed away. Depending on the toner, it can also work as a deep pore astringent--pulling out stubborn, unwanted bacteria and dirt that causes acne. After toning, it's important to moisturize with something thick and creamy and that also has good oils, butters, and vitamins in it to restore the skin's hydration levels. Even if you have oily, acne prone skin, it's crucial to find a moisturizer that puts the good oils back into your skin instead of having your skin try and produce them. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Living a healthy lifestyle.</span></b> Incorporating more leafy greens, fruits, and light exercises into your everyday routine will promote a healthier you, leaving not only your body but your skin to reap the benefits. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Wash your towels and pillowcases frequently.</span></b> Make it a habit to change out the towels you use for your face every other day and wash your pillowcases once a week. These things get dirty quickly and can get into your pores the less you wash them. </li>
<li><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Avoid touching your face. </span></b>As tempting as it may be, don't touch or pick at your face. Your hands and fingers have oils and dirt that are no good for your face, and picking at pimples can leave nasty scars--something that is not worth having temporarily smooth skin. </li>
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Finding my everyday summer routine was more challenging than I had thought. Trying to make sure that the makeup products I used complimented my new skincare routine was the main focus. I wanted something lightweight but pretty full coverage since I still deal with acne scars. I wanted something dewy and hydrating, but not something that was going to make my oily T-zone look like a disco ball. And lastly, I wanted something that I could achieve rather quickly, using just a handful of products and keeping it pretty minimal.<br />
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After numerous trips to Ulta and Sephora and the help of the Nordstrom Beauty department, I was able to find an easy summer look that provided a luminous bronzed glow with healthy looking (and feeling) skin--a lightweight result that would be able to withstand the summer heat.<br />
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I absolutely adore most, if not all, of the products used. Most of them are my go-to products, and I am constantly re-buying them, so it's safe to say that this is a pretty bulletproof makeup look for me. I honestly can't go wrong with it.<br />
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To learn more about this simple, glowing makeup look, I have listed all of the products used down below. And even more so, I have ordered the steps in which I used them to be able to achieve this look.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">1. Prep + Prime Skin.</span></b> I spritz the <a href="http://www.ulta.com/facial-spray-with-aloe-herb-rosewater?productId=xlsImpprod6200727&sku=2504798" target="_blank">Mario Badescu Rosewater Facial Spray</a> ($12) onto my clean skin first before using a Vitamin E Cream for my moisturizer (the moisturizer honestly varies from day to day depending on my skin needs). I allow that to set into me skin before using the <a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiQ4dO-mvjUAhUPtsAKHRFVAlcYABAOGgJpbQ&sig=AOD64_30yls7WI709J1adDey7mJqb0m43w&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjX2tC-mvjUAhVF74MKHSn0AU8QwzwIBA&adurl=" target="_blank">NYX Honey Dew Me Up Primer</a> ($17). This primer was key, and it made my foundation look so flawless.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">2. Color Correct.</span></b> I like to color correct under my eyes with <a href="http://www.ulta.com/dark-circle-concealer?productId=xlsImpprod6380147" target="_blank">NYX Dark Circle Concealer</a> ($6) in the shade Medium (a peachy color) along with any dark spots or acne scars that I have. I then correct any redness with the <a href="http://www.ulta.com/concealer-in-a-jar?productId=xlsImpprod3460287&sku=2233352" target="_blank">NYX Concealer in a Jar</a> in the shade Green ($5) This saves me from using more concealer and foundation than I need to. NYX has probably the best color correcting pots out there on the market in terms of drugstore, and they're the ones I used to achieve this look. But typically if I'm going for maximum CC, then I'll use my<a href="http://www.sephora.com/color-correcting-stick-P404240?skuId=1783554&icid2=products%20grid%3Ap404240" target="_blank"> Smashbox Color Correcting Sticks</a> ($23).<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>3.Brows.</b></span> To keep my brows simple, I used the Ulta Brow Tint in Medium Brown to brush up my brow hairs and fill in sparse areas, just really defining my brows. I then use my favorite brow product, Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in the shade Chocolate ($18). I use this to fill in my brow shape a little bit more, especially at the tail of my brow. To clean them up, I go in with my<a href="https://www.lagirlusa.com/products/hd-pro-concealer?variant=7709997701" target="_blank"> L.A. Girl Pro Concealer</a> in Natural ($5) with a Bare Minerals Concealer brush.<br />
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4.<b style="color: #ea9999;"> Foundation</b>. My new favorite foundations are the <a href="http://fionastilesbeauty.com/face/products/10/luminous-finish-foundation-concentrate/6" target="_blank">Fiona Stiles Luminous Finish Foundation Concentrate</a> in the shade 06-Honey Beige ($30) and the<a href="http://www.sephora.com/luminous-silk-foundation-P393401?skuId=1359553&icid2=products%20grid:p393401" target="_blank"> Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation</a> in Color 6 ($64). They both provide medium to full coverage depending on how I decide to use them. The two mix nicely together since they are so lightweight, but trust me, they're amazing on their own. I used a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to buff it in and a RT Beauty Sponge to blend it out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation - $68</td></tr>
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5.<b style="color: #ea9999;"> Concealer.</b> The NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer is my favorite, but since I ran out of my backup's backup, I used my favorite drugstore concealer by NYX, the <a href="http://www.ulta.com/hi-definition-photo-concealer-wand?productId=xlsImpprod3460285&sku=2502073" target="_blank">Hi Definition Photo Concealer</a> in one of their newest shades Nude Beige ($5). This could be considered a dupe for the NARS one, but I do think that the NARS one is a little creamier than the NYX. I warm the product up by tapping it under my eyes with clean fingers after using the wand to apply it to the parts of my face I want highlighted. I do this before blending it out with my RT sponge.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">NYX HD Photo Concealer - $5</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">6. Set with Powder and Spray.</span></b> Before I go into my <a href="http://www.ulta.com/brand/makeup-revolution" target="_blank">Luxury Banana Powder</a> from Makeup Revolution ($8), I like to spray my face again with rosewater. This allows everything to blend seamlessly together and keep the products and my skin looking and feeling hydrated. I use both my Real Techniques Setting Brush and my Real Techniques Beauty Sponge to set my face.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">7. Contour + Bronze.</span></b> I used my <a href="http://www.sephora.com/stila?icid2=product_link_brand" target="_blank">Stila All Day Bronzer</a> ($36) in the shade Medium with an angled contour brush from e.l.f. underneath my Wet N' Wild Bronzer ($5) found in the Contour Duo compact (Medium-Dark). To add glow, I went in with my <a href="https://thebalm.com/products/betty-lou-681619700675?variant=16601769158" target="_blank">The Balm Betty Lou Manizer Bronzer</a> ($24) and my Anastasia Beverly Hills <a href="http://www.sephora.com/glow-kit-P406576?skuId=1790633&keyword=sun%20dipped" target="_blank">Sun Dipped Highlight Palette</a> ($40) in the shade Bronzed. These act as bronzer toppers and create a sun-kissed effect. I applied these products with a big fluffy brush from e.l.f. and the Flawless Face Brush from Bare Minerals. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Stila All Day Bronzer - $36</td></tr>
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8.<b style="color: #ea9999;"> Highlight.</b> To accomplish this skin like glow, I sprayed my face once again with some rosewater and just before I felt it dry, I used my highlighting brush from Ulta to dust Summer from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlight Palette in Sun Dipped. Then, I spritzed my face once again with some more rosewater before topping that highlighter with my <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi8kpvzuvjUAhXs7IMKHecED4kQjBAINjAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artistcouture.com%2Fproducts%2Filluminati&usg=AFQjCNHz0L-ellp4O58lfYNPFGqLL1pPpw" target="_blank">Artist Couture Diamond Glow Powders</a> in Conceited and Illuminati ($27 each). It gives me the perfect golden, champagne glow, and it looks so skin-like once I press it in with my RT sponge. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artist Couture Diamond Glow Powder- $27</td></tr>
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9.<span style="color: #ea9999; font-weight: bold;"> Eyes.</span> For eyes, I like to keep it simple by using my <a href="https://www.morphebrushes.com/collections/pro-makeup-palettes/products/35f" target="_blank">Morphe 35F</a> palette ($23) and using the terracotta looking shade in the bottom row all over my crease and sweeping into my lash line. This just adds depth to my eyes and pulls out the golden tones in my brown eyes. I go in with a bit of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/too-faced?icid2=product_link_brand" target="_blank">Better Than Sex Mascara</a> ($23) on my top lashes and then <a href="http://www.sephora.com/urban-decay?icid2=product_link_brand" target="_blank">Urban Decay Perversion Mascara</a> ($22) on my bottom lashes to really define my lashes before using a pair of falsies from Eylure in the style <a href="http://www.ulta.com/luxe-faux-mink-gilded-lashes?productId=xlsImpprod14301017" target="_blank">Gilded</a> (faux mink -$12). I use a little bit of my Artist Couture Diamond Glow Powder in Illuminati to highlight my inner corners and under my brow. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Morphe 35F- Fall into Frost Palette - $23</td></tr>
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10. <span style="color: #ea9999; font-weight: bold;"> Lips.</span><span style="color: #ea9999;"> </span>Going in with my NYX <a href="http://www.ulta.com/suede-matte-lip-liner?productId=xlsImpprod14521035" target="_blank">Suede Matte Lip Liner</a> ($4)in the shade London, I use that to line my lips. I then use my <a href="http://www.sephora.com/tarteist-quick-dry-matte-lip-paint-P63087456?skuId=1935261&icid2=products%20grid%3Ap63087456" target="_blank">Tarte </a><a href="http://www.sephora.com/tarteist-quick-dry-matte-lip-paint-P63087456?skuId=1935261&icid2=products%20grid%3Ap63087456" target="_blank">Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint</a> in the shade Low Key ($20). And to top it, I use a bit of lipgloss from NYX in the shade <a href="http://www.ulta.com/mega-shine-lip-gloss?productId=xlsImpprod2150070" target="_blank">Frosted Beige</a> ($3). </div>
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11. <b style="color: #ea9999;">Set Once Again</b>. To set everything for the final time, I spray my<a href="http://www.ulta.com/oasis-quench-day-hydrating-mist?productId=xlsImpprod14361561" target="_blank"> H2O+ Beauty Oasis Quench the Day Hydrating Mist </a> ($18) all over my face. This does wonders for my skin and it sets my makeup beautifully.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">H2O+ Beauty Oasis Quench the Day Hydrating Mist -$18</td></tr>
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Let me know down in the comments below if you've tried any of these products or if you want to! And also tell me what are some beauty staples in your everyday summer routine x </div>
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