The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Looking for that PERFECT Multi-Purpose eye and face palette? You need to see Phyrra's swatches of the Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Contour Palette! Jennifer Bradley Cosmetics Pixie Blush Pink Champagne is the perfect cool-toned pink highlighter that Lola's Secret Beauty Blog can't stop raving about!

Brooke from Blushing Noir shares what's inside the REDBOOK Red Box! Check it out and enter to win your own!

Try this fun and easy DIY Bath Bomb recipe from Prime Beauty!

Blemishes? The occasional breakout? Enlarged pores? You must check out Never Say Die Beauty’s review of Shiseido Multi-Solution Gel and enter the giveaway to win a jar of the Multi-Solution Gel in a beautiful red makeup/evening bag!

The new Too Faced Le Petit Trésor Holiday lipstick set is absolutely prefect for gifting (or keeping) and it's a steal of a deal too! Check out Kristina's review & swatches over on The Feminine Files. Hype schmype.

Who wants to get wrapped up in the latest beauty buzz? Ummmm... well Perilously Pale did and she wants you to know that this time the hype is legit. You need the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Champagne Glow Palette in your life!  

Pammy Blogs Beauty is inspired by Laura Mercier's Chrome Extravagance Collection, you will be, too!

Christie Brinkley is nothing short of miraculous with her perfect skin. Read more about Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare on Beauty Info Zone and enter a giveaway to win her celebrated Recapture Day Cream.  

15 Minute Beauty has been obsessing over the new NARS Eyeshadows Stud and Never Too Late, check out her pictures and the quick eye look she loves to wear with the shadows.

It's possible to DIY everything! Check out these DIY Makeup Wipes from Hairspray and Highheels!  

Justina's Gems discovered the best cream contour and highlight by Clinique. Check them out and tell her your favorite.

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Back-to-School and Fall Looks from JustFab! #shoes #fashion #JustFab

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Back-to-School and Early Fall Looks from JustFab!
Fall brings Back-to-School time and cooler weather...what better time to update your wardrobe with some super affordable pieces! When I am looking for trendy items on a budget, JustFab is one of my go-to online shops.

What is JustFab?
JustFab has long been my go-to site for affordable and trendy shoes, handbags, and accessories. If you haven't been on JustFab.com lately, they also have a full line of clothing now, too. Yes, that is right, you can now shop from head-to-toe from JustFab for complete looks. You can browse items individually on the site or shop the looks to get everything you need to complete your outfit. Personally, I have always loved shopping outfits! It is just so easy that way to make sure that you have everything you need and don't end up with individual items that don't go with anything you have already. Shoes and Handbags start at $39.95 and clothing starts at $9.95. When you join as a VIP you get the option to purchase items monthly from a personal boutique created with your style in mind, or can skip the month if you don't feel like spending.

For my most recent wardrobe update from JustFab, I opted for 3 basics: a black handbag, a pair of jeans, and some ankle boots. To find out more details and to see more photos of each item, please click "read more" below!

Smooth out Your Lines and Wrinkles: FURLESSE: 1st Impressions and #GIVEAWAY

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You all probably know how much I love skincare...plus, you also may know that I am in my early 40s and I am highly interested in anti-aging products. Well, today I have a different twist on skincare and age-prevention for you: FURLESSE. Here is the thing: FURLESSE isn't exactly skincare. Are you intrigued? Keep reading if you are! :) 

What is FURLESSE?

Furlesse patches are a gentle and easy to use (no-needle!) solution to relaxing fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Certain areas of the face are prone to wrinkles due to everyday facial expressions. Furlesse patches work by smoothing out the skin while holding it in place, preventing unwanted pillow creases and furrowing of the face. 

Wear Furlesse patches while you sleep or in the privacy of your own home. These patches are an effective quick fix before a big event or night out. Furlesse patches can be used as a complement to your existing cosmetic injectable routine or can stand on their own as a natural, non-invasive option to smoothing facial lines and wrinkles. 

My Skin:
My skin is classic combo skin: oily-normal in the warmer months and normal-dry in the colder months. I am somewhat prone to both breakouts and sensitivity reactions (redness, bumps, irritation, etc). I am in my early 40s. So, I am very interested in combating and preventing signs of aging. I am lucky that my only signs of aging so far are some very fine lines. 

To find out more about FURLESSE and to enter the GIVEAWAY, please click "read more" below!

Bond No. 9’s best-kept secret is out: Free full-size perfume refills!

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Apparently one of my most covited perfume brands, Bond No. 9, has been keeping secrets. No they will never divulge their formulas for their celebrated, award-winning, eaux de parfum. However, they sure have another secret that they are ready to spill...are you ready? This one is too irresistible not to be shared...they have a *free refill* program! 

Here is the scoop:

Quietly in operation since 2007, this secret has been whispered about among the most passionately committed of Bond No. 9's most loyal connoisseurs. So popular is this semiannual event that many Bond No. 9 aficionados use the opportunity to stock up on as-yet untried scents.

But 7 years is too long to keep this delectable transaction a secret. So for Fall 2015, they are telling all about their free refill program. 

Here are the details:

• From Thursday, October 29 through Wednesday, November 11, you bring your empty scent containers, regardless of brand, to any Bond No. 9 counter.
• By way of thanks, we’ll reward you with a large-size (100ml) bottle of your choice from among a curated range of 16 of our most stellar, most coveted Bond No. 9 eaux de parfum. 
• Just one caveat: You must purchase any two Bond No. 9 items, including a full-size fragrance. 
• The upshot? You’ll be in possession of three new bottles of perfume. And here we have a suggestion. Keep one for yourself—you deserve it. But give the other two to a family member, your significant other or cherished friend, your favorite neighbor or office colleague, your lawyer, doctor, broker, dry cleaner, computer guru, etc. And remember: sharing and generosity of heart are very much in style. That’s no secret.

Wow! Now that is a deal! If you are like me and have always admired the Bond No. 9 line of fragrances, but have never made the plunge to purchase...now is the time! So, mark your calendars for Oct 29th-Nov 11th!

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Fall Colour Story from Laura Mercier: CHROME EXTRAVAGANCE

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I am the first to admit that I am a total neutrals-girl when it comes to eye makeup. Typically, I gravitate towards browns and champagne colors for my eyes and soft pinks for my lips. However, every once in awhile, I will try some vibrant colors that make me think "why don't I go bold and vibrant all the time"! Well, that is certainly how I felt when I tried out a few items from Laura Mercier's fantastic CHROME EXTRAVAGANCE Fall Colour Story! 

From the CHROME EXTRAVAGANCE Color Story from Laura Mercier, I tried out the New and Limited Edition Eye Chromes Palette and the Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm in Blood Cherry. What can I say, these gorgeous colors have me wanting to reach beyond my neutrals to these amazing pigmented shades. They give a beautiful pop of color as the weather turns colder and I transition to Fall shades! 

Check out the look I created and shared a few weeks ago on Instagram: 

Here is the Skinny: CHROME EXTRAVAGANCE Color Story from Laura Mercier:

• NEW Limited Edition Eye Chromes Palette: Shades: Iced Nickel, Purple Chrome, Blue Steel, Aluminum Grey: Love the elegant and sleek compact! The shadows are ultra pigmented with a fantastic metallic and sparkly finish. These shadows are beyond fabulous!!! Price: $48

• NEW Limited Edition Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm in Blood Cherry: This lippie is so smooth, soothing, and it smells amazing! Blood Cherry is a soft red that is remarkably easy to wear. Price: $25

 

Did you check out the Laura Mercier CHROME EXTRAVAGANCE Collection? What caught your eye? 

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Guilty Pleasures with the Beauty Spotlight Team: Never Say Die Beauty's Earring Obcession!

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Allison from Never Say Die Beauty shares her serious obsession with earrings as part of The Beauty Spotlight Team’s series on Guilty Pleasures. She’s got it bad! Click here to check out highlights from her extensive collection and leave her a comment if you share this guilty pleasure! 

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My Tired Eyes need a Perk Up: Help for my Eyes and Lashes from Shiseido!

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My Tired Eyes need a Perk Up: Help for my Eyes and Lashes from Shiseido! 

As I have often told ya'll, my eyes are my biggest beauty trouble spot. I was unfortunately "blessed" with hereditary dark under eye circles. When I compound that with my allergies and general lack of sleep (I am a Mom of 2 kids under 3), the result is super dark under eye circles. This time of year is particularly difficult for my poor eyes as Fall's annual ragweed season has left my eyes super irritated watery and red. Searching for great products to combat my eye issues is a driving force behind my blog. So, whenever one of my favorite beauty brands comes out with eye products, I am all over it! 

Shiseido's NEW Fall Launches:

Shiseido has a great new lineup of products for Fall 2015! I, of course, gravitated towards the products for the eye area. So, I recently had the opportunity to sample:  

• Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate: follows the successful launch of Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, which is sold every 18 seconds worldwide. Ultimune Eye targets the function of Langerhans cells to boost skin immunity and strengthen the delicate skin around eyes, leaving them smooth, resilient and glowing with fewer lines and wrinkles.

• Full Lash Serum: promotes visibly full, dense lashes and brows with restorative ingredients that also target dryness, breakage and thinning problems at the root to prevent future damage. The serum was so highly coveted when it launched last year in Japan that it sold out almost immediately, creating an unprecedented wait list!

To find out more about each of these products and how I liked them, please click "read more" below!

Top Ten Tuesdays: Nail Polishes for Autumn

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It finally feels like Fall here in Georgia! The air is crisp and cool in the mornings and the Sun is out and shining in the afternoons (on a good day!). Autumn in full-swing. The season's full arrival is sure reflected in my nail color! While the weather has cooled, it is still to hot here to dive into all the gorgeous new sweaters and boots that I see in the magazines and on Fashion blogs. So, I get into the Fall mode with my nail color! Plus, hello, Halloween is almost upon us and there are certainly some fun nail looks that I like to explore to get festive! Fall in Georgia is my favorite time of the year. So, I really have an affinity for Fall Nail Polish as well!

It was *so hard* to pick only 10 polishes for this post...I mean *so hard*! So, I tried to focus primarily on polishes that I am gravitating towards currently. Many of these are new releases since that is honestly what I play with more often! The result, I couldn't pick just 10...but got "close" with 13.

So, without further ado, here are my picks for Top Ten (13, wink!) Nail Polishes for Autumn 2015:
I am going to break them down into "categories":
Festive/Press On Nails: 

Broadway Nails Halloween Press On Nails: These press-on-nails by Broadway Nails are just *so fun*....and super quick! I haven't used press-on nails in a few years. So, it is fun to experiment with these. I have tried a nice little variety from the brand and am saving these two designs for the 2 weeks leading up to Halloween! Broomstick is a sexy twist on a french manicure with black tips, a spider web, and a glittery spider. My husband actually thinks these look super-sexy. So, I am going to wear them the week before Halloween when we are hitting a cool Halloween party together. :) The Cauldron Set is a super festive mix of orange and black nails with jack-o-lantern faces, spider webs, spiders, and a black glitter accent nail. I will wear these the week of Halloween! Yay! These are such a great alternative to polish! They are super quick and easy and the best part: no dry time. Plus, your manicure looks perfect (and lets face it, my nails usually don't look perfect).

Fun, Glittery, or Unique Polishes:

KBShimmer: If you are looking for unique and beautiful polishes, look no further than KBShimmer! Their polishes always stand out in my collection for being truly unique and remarkably different! I selected two polishes from KBShimmer for today's Top 10 post: Be Scareful (Dots, shreds and circles in orange and black swim among a near white crelly base. After dark, this polish glows ghoulish green.  Since glow powder is heavy, I suggest rolling/shaking before application) and I Feel Gourd-geous (A coppery champagne color, this fine holographic polish shines in the light. Two –three coats offers a beautifully neutral full coverage polish). Both of these polishes are from their new Fall/Winter 2015 Collection (if you missed my full review post, check it out here). I am obsessed with Be Scareful because it *glows in the dark* (OMG! How fun for Halloween parties!!!). I Feel Gourd-geous has seriously got to be one of the most beautiful polishes I have ever used. Ever. I seriously will paint my nails with this week after week (and I almost never repeat back-to-back). It is sparkly and pretty and seriously the best "neutral" ever!

Orly Glitters: These two, I believe, were released last year (or the year before) for Halloween. This time of year, I love reaching for Monster Mash (lime green holographic glitter) and Right Amount of Evil (orange holographic glitter). These are great on their own or layered over other polishes. They are festive and fun for sure! 

Colorful:
Just because it is Fall doesn't mean that you have to completely shy away from color! Sure, the neons and brights of Summer are out of my rotation. However, I just can't resist my signature blues and purples, and pinks. These three from SinfulColors are just gorgeous and in heavy rotation on my nails and toes right now: Too Cool For Pool, Royal Flush, and No Filter. I am especially fond of fuschia colors for nails and toes. So, Royal Flush (gorgeous Fuchsia creme), in particular is a huge fave!!! Royal Flush and Too Cool for Pool (Periwinkle with very subtle iridescent micro sparkle) are from the SinfulShine 2-step (no light) gel polish system. Just apply the step 1 Gel Nail Color and then top it off with the Gel Topcoat. It is that easy! I do find that these manicures last just a bit longer than my usual manicure. So, I am thrilled with the results! No Filter (iridescent Twilight blue) is from the Oh Snap Collection. I love this deep shade. It is colorful; yet, so deep and rich for Fall. Plus, have I mentioned that SinfulColors are an amazing deal at the drugstore! For just a few dollars, you can try as many shades as you want! :)

Deep, Dark, Red, and Metallic:

My Inspiration: My PERFECT Red Lip

No Fall/Winter Nail Polish Collection would be complete without some Red and some Metallic! Now seriously ya'll, I am not normally a red lipstick and polish girl. However, the tide has turned! I am really on a red lippie and polish kick. Do you know what jump started this trend for me? The StarWars Collection from COVERGIRL! I am *obcessed* with StarWars and flippin adore this collection. I completely fell in love with the lipstick Red #30. It is absolutely the *perfect* red. It has just enough of a cool undertone to work perfectly with my skin. It is a gorgeous true red and has me completely converted. It is now an "everyday" Red lippie for me (I NEVER thought I would have an "everyday") red! Can I tell you one other awesome thing, besides it being a Star Wars item, this lipstick seriously lasts all day on me. Sure it fades a bit when I eat. But, my lips look gorgeous all day with very little re-application when I wear this. I don't wear a lot of makeup day-to-day. So, a nice pop of color on my lips goes a long way! Sorry, total digression here! Lets get back to polish.

So, my point is...falling in love with red lips has me now turning to reds for my tips and toes, too! The Star Wars Collection from COVERGIRL has a gorgeous true red polish #180 Red Revenge and I am also loving Nemesis #195 (a deep eggplant). These polishes are the awesome Outlast formula which is a great 1-step super glossy polish. I love these for a quickie mani! If you haven't checked out the Star Wars Collection yet from COVERGIRL, you definately should before it sells out or becomes hard to find! The assortment of lippies, polish, and mascara is awesome! A must-have for any Star Wars fan like me! :)

One of my other favorite polish lines is the Complete Salon Manicure Collection from Sally Hansen. Fabulous formula and a great choice for colors! For Autumn, I am loving #863 Maasai Red (deep red/burgundy creme) and #871 Lady T (Silver Sparkle Metallic).

Be sure to check out my fellow Top Ten Tuesdays bloggers posts (see below). I can't wait to see what they are wearing on their nails this Fall! :)

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SkinCeuticals and LATHER Products from LovelySkin.com: First Impressions Review and Giveaway!

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The opinions expressed in this blog post are my own. The products were given to me for free by LovelySkin.com and I received no other compensation for this post. 

Don't you just love finding a new resource/e-commerce site for your beauty shopping? I know that I do. With two kids under 3, I am doing more online shopping than ever. It is just so much easier for me to browse a website from home than to juggle the kids while out shopping in an actual brick and mortar store. Sure we get out shopping plenty, but I really don't get much from my list! We just go out for fun! :)

Sorry, I digress, lets get back to talking about the fabulous new products that I tried out from LovelySkin.com. I had the opportunity to try out three amazing products from LovelySkin.com: LATHER Lemongrass Wasabi Hand Wash, LATHER Quiet Night Relaxing Balm, and SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense. LATHER is a line that I fell in love with recently after trying an assortment of products (if you missed it, please check out my previous LATHER review here!). SkinCeuticals is a line that I have used in the past and am happy to be returning to!

About LovelySkin.com:

LovelySkin.com is the third largest cosmetically website in the world and they serve hundreds of thousands of customers and offer over 250 brands and 10,000 skin care, makeup and hair care products. So, no matter what you are looking for, you probably will find it on this site!

To find out more details about each product and to enter the Giveaway, please click "read more" below!

The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Estee Lauder is having a truly amazing Gift with Purchase at Nordstrom, and they are graciously offering Lola's Secret Beauty Blog readers extra goodies that are simply too good to pass up! Who doesn't like a giveaway, especially when it's for beauty products!  

Beauty Info Zone has three current giveaways so lots of opportunity to win. Check out GOODEBOX, an organic subscription:, and Norvell Self Tanning Mousse plus KISS for some Halloween goodies.  

15 Minute Beauty has an obsession with mascara. She wants long, lush and full lashes, and she's tried just about every mascara out there to get them! Many of her beauty blogging friends have as well, and they've all shared their favorite drugstore mascaras with her! Which one is your favorite?  

Blushing Noir shows you her latest Maybelline haul including a mascara that'll give you that incredible false lash look!

Want to Contour like a Pro? Pammy Blogs Beauty tries out Youngblood Cosmetics NEW Contour Palette and shares her thoughts!

Looking for dupes for Urban Decay Naked Smoky? Check out Phyrra's side by side comparison with Silk Naturals!

Looking to get your glow on? Kristina from The Feminine Files thinks the new Radiant Glow Collection from BECCA Cosmetics has everything you need to create the perfect "lit from within" look!

Cool toned gals are going to love Tarte's Energy Noir Eye and Cheek Palette for fall!  

Never Say Die Beauty is giving away a Maleficent Disney Villains LE Makeup Bag from SOHO Beauty filled with assorted makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance products, ARV $100! The bag alone is adorable. Check out the goodies and enter!

Geniabeme shows her love for the new Lancome Drama Liqui-Pencil Longwear Eyeliner ! She shares her opinions and swatches of them!

Wondering how the Benefit Real Cheeky Party Blushing Beauty Kit for Holiday 2015 compares to last years holiday blush kit from Benefit and their regular boxed blushes? Check out Perilously Pale's review for all the details and comparison swatches.  

Justina's Gems is loving the Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil for a soft and natural brow look.

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Contouring Made Simple: The NEW Youngblood Cosmetics Contour Palette

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Introducing the NEW Youngblood Cosmetics Contour Palette:

Have you jumped onto the contouring bandwagon yet? There is not question, contouring is certainly having its moment in the world of makeup. Celebrities like the Kardashians have really brought it to the forefront and now contouring has gone mainstream. The great news about that is that there is now a great assortment of Contouring Palettes widely available! It certainly would be nice to be like a Kardashian with a makeup artist on-call at our house to contour our faces and do our full makeup. However, since we all do live in the real world here, that is just not the case, lol. With that said, contouring palettes do help to take the guess work out of contouring! I am certainly by no means a makeup artist. I am just your average makeup enthusiast with a bit of practice with products. Previously, contouring was a bit out of my comfort zone. However, I am finding that with a specific contouring palette, I am more apt to contour on a day-to-day basis and certainly on special occasions. 

Youngblood Cosmetics Contour Palette:

So, lets talk specifically now about this fabulous new Youngblood Cosmetics Contour Palette! This six pan palette of both light and dark contour and highlight shades can add sophistication to your daily makeup routine and give you results similar to a professional makeup artist! To find out more, please click "read more" below.

L'Occitane's NEW Addition to the Divine Anti-Aging Collection: The Divine Cream Mask

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L'Occitane's NEW Addition to the Divine Anti-Aging Collection: The Divine Cream Mask:
Did you know that L'Occitane has a new addition to their fabulous Divine Anti-Aging Collection? Introducing: the Divine Cream Mask! This mask is a cream mask with a gorgeous 24K gold-plated massage applicator. The lovely gold applicator actually helps the mask to absorb better for better results: firm and luminous skin! 

I am such a fan of the Divine Collection products. So, I am super excited to share the news of this product. I have tried out a few of the items from the Divine Collection line and have fallen in love with each one! The Divine Cream is actually one of my very favorite face creams! If you are looking for beautifully packaged luxury skincare with unique and effective ingredients, look no further than L'Occitane's Divine Collection! From the lovely scent of these products, to the outstanding ingredients, to packaging so beautiful that you want to display it on your bathroom counter, this collection is one of my all-time skincare favorites!

Apparently I am not the only one who loves this mask! Celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor offers his input on the Divine Cream Mask:

“This mask is like a deep conditioning treatment for your skin. You can use overnight once per week or every night for a week as an intensive treatment to help skin transition during seasonal changes in weather or before big events like weddings and red carpets. The texture is softer than other masks, so it can be massaged into skin easily, and the special 24K gold plated massaging applicator will boost microcirculation and skin breathing while you sleep for a more rested, soft appearance.” 

To find out more about L'Occitane's fabulous NEW Divine Cream Mask and to hear about some special application tips and my results, please click "read more" below! :)

Drugstore Beauty Buys from Rimmel: Lasting Finish Foundation and Keep Calm Lip Balms!

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Rimmel Lasting Finish 24 Hour Full Coverage Foundation:

I don't know about ya'll, but when I do a full face of makeup, I certainly want everything to stay in place all day and look flawless. So, when I do opt for a liquid foundation, I want great coverage and a lasting product. So, I am super happy to have discovered this amazing long-wearing full coverage foundation from Rimmel! Introducting: Rimmel's Lasting Finish 24 Hour Full Coverage Foundation!

Rimmel’s long wear skin perfecting foundation has a comfort serum built into the product for feel good, flawless skin that really stays put for hours! The new skin-friendly comfort serum instantly hydrates my skin whilst creating a lightweight finish and maintaining full coverage. This foundation lasts all day on me with no problems. Now, I have not tested it for a full 24 hours since I always wash my face at night, lol. However, it certainly lasts and looks beautiful until I take it off. With full coverage this stay true makeup applies smoothly and evenly to cover my flaws. I just love the texture of this product. It is just so smooth and silky going on. The thicker texture almost makes it act like a primer and foundation in one. It really disguises my pores as well. Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation contains a SPF 20 for that all important barrier from harmful UV rays and added benefit of Vitamin E to help protect your skin from free radicals. So, you are getting skincare benefits from this foundation! It almost acts as a shield to protect your skin. I absolutely love the finish, wear, and overall beautiful look of this foundation. Plus, the shade 091 Light Ivory is a perfect match for my super fair skin. This foundation comes in 11 shades. 

Rimmel Keep Calm Lip Balms:
These lip balms are honestly just too cute. In the days of "Keep Calm" signs everywhere, why not try a "Keep Calm" balm? They are certainly cute and fun to use! These are available in 6 sheer and moisturizing shades.

A nourishing balm with a fresh hint of a tint for an alluring just-bitten effect. When lips are lacking luscious care and color, don’t panic—Keep Calm and Lip Balm, the latest lip-loving product from Rimmel London.
Available Shades:
Keep Calm and Shop: clear
Keep Calm and Kiss: pink blush
Keep Calm and Rock: berry blush
Keep Calm and Play: rose blush
Keep Calm and Party: violet blush 

What are your recent drugstore faves lately? Are you a Rimmel London fan? What products do you love from the brand? Be sure to check out the Rimmel Lasting Finish 24 Hour Full Coverage Foundation (it is fantastic!) and the adorable Keep Calm Lip Balms.

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Guilty Pleasures with Hairspray and Highheels

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Ange from Hairspray and Highheels is sharing her favorite obsession guilty pleasure! Collecting chic mugs! Click here to check out her favorites!

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Fab Fast Friday: Blush LOVE: Recent Faves from tarte, Josie Maran, and Pür Minerals

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Another update in my Fab Fast Friday series? Two weeks in a row? What, what? Yes! There are more products that I am digging and just had to share in a fast fashion. Ya'll know that I tend to get verbose when gushing about products that I love. So, with Fab Fast Friday, I try to give you the scoop on some of the most awesome products that I come across. They have to be Fab to be here!

This Friday I have a bit of a theme: blush! Ya'll know I am a blush fanatic. No other makeup product makes me swoon more. So, here are some fun and newly released blushes that I love and think are Fab!

Pür Minerals – the Cheek Stain:
Give your cheeks the perfect pink touch with this new blush and brush duo from Pür Minerals. Filled with antioxidant-rich wine extracts that fight age-accelerating free radicals, this gel-like stain melts onto your skin to give you a fresh, dewy glow. For the perfect wash of color, add just a touch, or layer it on for a dramatic blush. I have the shade Cabernet and it is so pretty. It looks super natural and the cool tone is great with my skin. Other shades available include: Bellini, Rosé, and Prosecco (and, lol, yes, I am craving a glass of wine now!) 

tarte Glisten Cheek Stain: 

What a gorgeous new shade addition to the iconic tarte Cheek Stain collection! If you haven't tried tarte's Cheek Stains yet, they are a must-try! These are straight to cheek application with a quick dry down and 12-hour wear (for real!). Glisten is a gorgeous glittery/shimmery peach. I have fair skin and it has subtle color and a big punch of shimmer on me. Super fun to wear!

Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil:

This blush is in a totally new category for me...a creamy oil! Just when I thought I had tried everything blush-wise, here is a totally new type of product. Apply a small amount to the lips or the apples of the cheeks for the perfect pop of hydrating color. The tinted treatment starts as a cream and melts into an oil for sheer, natural-looking, never-greasy color. In addition to 100% pure argan oil, it's packed with natural oils and butters from sunflowers, tangerines, oranges and more. I love knowing that I am applying something that is good for my skin when applying this! I am so digging facial oils lately. So, it is nice to get the benefits of Argan Oil in a makeup product! I have the shade Limitless Pink and it is lovely!

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SASMAR®: Now Available in the US!

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Fall Nails with KBShimmer!

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One of my very biggest ways to mark a change in season is to transition my nail color! As soon as the weather starts getting cool and the Fall season arrives, I jump right into my Fall polish shades. As much as I love my Summer pinks and brights, the deeper and more muted shades of Fall excite me, too!

KBShimmer has a beautiful assortment of truly unique polishes for Fall! Since discovering this brand a couple years ago, KBShimmer has quickly become one of my top go-to polish brands. I love having stand out nails with shades that get noticed. Almost without fail, someone will ask me what I am wearing on my tips or toes when I use KBShimmer polishes. They are honestly just that unique! 

Fall 2015 with KBShimmer:
What a gorgeous Fall Collection! This Fall Collection from KBShimmer features 12 all-new shades! The shades range in formula, finish, and shade for a variety of Fall looks. From holographic polishes to funky glitters to classic red, you are going to want to dive right into these beautiful polishes!

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Fall 2015 KBShimmer Collection Shades and Descriptions:

• Be Scareful: Orange and black dots, shreds, and circles swim among a near white crelly base. After dark, this polish glows ghoulish green! OMG! This polish is so fun. I honestly didn't know that it glowed and then almost freaked out at night when my hands were resting on my pillow glowing! There is no question: I will be wearing this one for Halloween...the glow factor is just too fun. Plus, I love this interesting twist on a white polish.

• I feel Gourd-geous: I Instagramed this one as soon as I first tried it. This might be the *prettiest* polish that I have ever worn. A coppery champagne color, this fine holographic polilsh shines in the light. The glittery holographic effect is fantastic! Plus, the champagne shade makes it so neutral and wearable. I am going to live in this polish this season...one of my new all-time faves...ever!!! I like loading this one up in like 3 coats with no base for a gorgeous effect.

• Open Toad Shoes: A soft olive green crelly with pops of navy, burgundy, and chartreuse glitters and hints of holographic shimmer. This polish is so unique! I have absolutely nothing like it in my collection. 

• Such a Vlad-Ass: A deepened blood red cream with blue undertones. This is *exactly* the type of red that I love to wear: a deep true one with a blue undertone. So flattering! Love!!!

• Fig-Get About It: A linear holographic polish in a darkened fig color burgundy. Man, this one is pretty. This is absolutely gorgeous for tips or toes. This purpley shade is one of my faves for eyeshadow, too. Love, love, love it! 

• Soul Deep: A blackened blurple cream, this deep midnight blue has purple undertones for a dark and dramatic look. I love wearing shades like this when I want dark vampy nails but don't want a classic black. This is a great alternative (and more interesting!). I get awesome coverage in one coat with this one. 

• Dark & Twisty: All of these have fun names...but this name is the best. I mean, lol, I wear it when I want to feel Dark & Twisty! ;) A black jelly polish loaded with fine metallic glitters in a rainbow of colors. This is another great option for a Halloween mani! Such a fun and festive polish for this time of year. I like 2 coats of this one to darken the jelly color. 

• Carpe Denim: A dark denim, navy jelly polish loaded with small silver holographic glitters. Just like your favorite pair of denim jeans, this polish is perfect for everyday sparkle on your tips or toes. I am a huge fan of wearing blue polish and this one is already in heavy rotation for me! Pretty! Pretty!  

• Breaking Blues: A darkened Periwinkle blue polish with a cream finish. Have I mentioned lately that Periwinkle is one of my favorite shades...ever! I adore this polish. I find that this is actually a great shade to wear year-round. It is just so pretty and a unique shade to wear. Love, love, love it!!! It is gorgeous on its own or layered underneath a glitter. 

• Talk Qwerty To Me: A shimmering teal polish, this fun shade has pops of blue and gold micro flakes. This is actually more of a Spring/Summer shade to me. So, while I am not wearing it much now, I am going to totally rock this in the warmer weather. It is lovely! 

• Teal It To My Heart: A strongly pigmented teal polish with a cream finish. In the Winter, I am a fan of the combo of teal and brown. So, this is going to be a great accent color for when I am wearing a lot of brown shades in my wardrobe. A nice cream polish!

• I've Seen Sweater Days: A muted teal crelly, pops of blue cobalt glitter, lime green holo glitters and silver glitters accent this polish. This polish is so pretty for Winter! This polish makes me want to have a Frozen-movie marathon, lol, or a snow day. Super pretty! 

What do you think of this collection from KBShimmer for Fall 2015? Gorgeous, right? It is hard for me to pick favorites from this awesome assortment, but if I was hard-pressed to pick my faves from this collection, they would be: Carpe Denim, I Feel Gourd-Geous, Breaking Blues, and Fig-About It (plus Be Scareful for the "fun factor" with the glow-in-the-dark effect for Halloween!). What are your faves?

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