How-to Wear Red Lips: Long-Lasting Stained Lip

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Sephora's Pro Artist Sara Biria shows you how to get the Long Lasting Stained Lip look.

~Step 1: Apply two coats of the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment to ensure a sheer effect.

~Step 2: Using either the Sephora Collection Lip Last #19 or Tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Wild, brush lipstick to the center of the lips with a lip brush.

~Step 3: Build intensity by adding more color with the lipstick.

~Step 4: Finish the look by dabbing an illuminating concealer like the YSL Touche Eclat #2 on the cupid's bow, creating a nice highlight and making the lips stand out.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any of the brands shown above. I just thought you would enjoy this short how to video!

Clean Well Individual Hand Sanitizer Wipes

Hey everyone!

Life is messy, sticky and germy. CleanWell helps clean it up and kill germs without any unwanted chemicals. These convenient pouches are perfect to pack in a lunch bag or box (cleaning your hands before eating is one of the BEST ways to avoid illness) or share with friends.

And CleanWell doesn't use alcohol or benzalkonium chloride - so no concerns about dry skin, skin irritation, or irritating Mother Nature. Our all natural hand sanitizing wipes are great for hands (and faces) large and small.
These wipes are great for those of us with sensitive skin, who still want to be germ-free!

You can find out more about Clean Well products on their website: www.cleanwelltoday.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received the wipe sample in my Naturals VoxBox from Influenster. I am not associated with any of the companies mentioned, nor are they paying me to post about this product!

Hotel Transylvania Movie Trailer

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Here is the official movie trailer for Hotel Transylvania!



Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's (Adam Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world's most famous monsters -- Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more -- to celebrate his daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem -- but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.

I'm so excited for this movie! Are you planning on watching it?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with the movie or Sony Pictures. I just thought you would like to know about the movie! Movie description is from Sony Picture's YouTube Channel!

Lancome and the 2012 Prime Time Emmy's!

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Lancome's makeup artists were busy this past Sunday getting all the celebrities ready for the 2012 Prime Time Emmy's!

Celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff enhanced Leslie Mann’s marigold Naeem Khan gown with equally striking beauty look. Teal eyeliner is the defining feature of the look, along with loads of black mascara and coppery shimmer on the lid.

Face:

~La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer

~Teint Idole 24H Foundation

~Blush Subtil Palette in Pêche Savvy

Eyes:

~Liner Design Gel EyeLiner in Dress Up Teal

~Color Design Infinité 24H in Eternal Gold

~Color Design Eye Shadow in Burnt Sand

~Hypnôse Star Mascara (exclusive to Sephora) 

Lips:

~Color Design Lipcolor in Natural Beauty ~Le Lipstique LipColouring Stick in Sheer Natural

Celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin created a “modern vintage” look for Boardwalk Empire’s Gretchen Mol, complimenting her vintage Valentino dress with fresh and chic makeup.

Face:

~Génifique Eye Light-Pearl

~Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation in 5.5

~Blush Subtil Palette in Nectar Lace

Eyes:

~Artliner Precision Point EyeLiner in Noir

~Hypnôse Star Mascara (exclusive to Sephora)

~Color Design Infinité 24H in Extreme Espresso and Forever Noir 

Lips:

~L’Absolu Rouge Lipstick in Rich Cashmere and Creme de Marron

~Le Lipstique Lip Colouring Stick in Sheer Natural

Celebrity makeup artist Melanie Inglessis enhanced American Horror Story’s Sarah Paulson’s teal dress with a dewy complexion and peachy lips—a perfect complement to her natural beauty. 

Face:

~Effacernes Waterproof Undereye Concealer ~Shu Uemura Compact Powder

~Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation 

Eyes:

~Color Design Infinité 24H in Timeless Taupe

~Hypnôse Star Mascara (exclusive to Sephora)

~Color Design Eye Shadow in Impress

~Le Crayon Khôl EyeLiner in Black Coffee 

Lips:

~Rouge in Love in Jolis Matins

Celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff made up Jane Krakowski in matte textures to contrast the star’s shimmery dress. Matte grey and taupe shades contoured her lids, with several coats of mascara to make her eyes pop.

Face:
~Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation
~Blush Subtil Palette in Nectar Lace

Eyes:
~Color Design Infinité 24H in Continuous Crème
~Le Crayon Khôl EyeLiner in Gris Noir
~Color Design Eye Shadow in Mochaccino and Clock Strikes 12
~Hypnôse Star Mascara (exclusive to Sephora)

Lips:
~Color Design Lipcolor in Lucky Kiss 

Which looks are your favorite?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Information and photos provided by PR! I am not associated with any brands or people mentioned above!

Michelle Dockery's Look at the Emmy's

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Celebrity stylist Jonathan Hanousek worked with Michelle Dockery, prepping her for The Emmy’s red carpet today in Hollywood. The Emmy Nominated actress is known to American viewers as Lady Mary Crawley in the hit series Downton Abbey

“The Inspiration for Michelle’s look today was French Modern and Romantic. We wanted easy elegance.  Texture was key for this softer top knot, we didn’t want it to feel stiff or fussy," said Jonathan. 

To create the look Jonathan prepped the hair with Avon’s Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Moroccan Argan Oil Leave In Treatment, concentrating on the ends. Then, he rough dried the hair to create lift. Next, Jonathan misted 1" sections with Avon's Advance Techniques Medium Hold Hair Spray and curled the hair using a 3/4" curling iron on high heat, alternating the direction forward and back. Then, he broke up the hair with a wide-toothed comb. Then he took a couple pumps of The Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Moroccan Argan Oil and pulled it through the hair to smooth and create separation. Next, he drew the hair up into a pony tail and fastened with an elastic band.  He then shaped the hairline by gently pulling pieces of hair from the ponytail.  Misting the hair with Advance Techniques Medium Hold Hair Spray, he raked the fingers up towards the pony to add texture and smooth excessive fly aways. He backcombed the pony, and twisted and wrapped into a bun. The bun was fuzzy and a little undone. Finally, he fastened with pins and locked the style into place with a few more shots of Advance Techniques Medium Hold Hair Spray.

All Avon products mentioned are  available exclusively through Avon representatives. To locate an Avon representative call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR. I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above.  

Lush's Veganese Conditioner

Hey everyone!

Lush's Veganese Conditioner works great for my fine, frizzy hair! Plus, it leaves my hair smelling fantastic all day long!

Here is what Lush has to say:

Vegans and fine haired folks around the world rejoice! Veganese is our lightest, conditioner that takes hair without volume and makes it go va-va-VOOM! The majority of LUSH products are vegan, but making a vegan conditioner without lanolin took us a few years to perfect. It was worth the wait. We use agar seaweed gel as a natural hair softener instead of lanolin, and blend in generous helpings of lemon oil to create the perfect vegan conditioner to leave you with tons of gloss and shine. We also added in the scalp soothing effects of lavender and rosemary to keep you sorted on top. 

How to Use:
After shampooing, squeeze a small amount into your palm. Smooth through your hair, concentrating on the ends. Rinse out and voila, you’re done! 

Veganese Conditioner retails between $9.95-$29.95 depending on the size, and can be purchased at any Lush store!

Have you tried any Lush hair care products?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money! I am not associated with Lush. The product description and how to use comes from Lush's website. 

How-to Wear Purple Eye Makeup: The Iridescent Eye

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Sephora's Pro Artist Sara Biria shows you how to get the Nouveau Purple Iridescent Eye look.

~Step 1: Using either the Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Marie-Galante or the Kat Von D Shape Shifter in Love Letter, apply the plum shadow over the lids and below the lower lash lines.

~Step 2: Brush the navy shadow over the lids and beyond the outer corners.

~Step 3: Blend the purple eyeshadow into the creases and along the lower lash line.

~Step 4: Curl the lashes and sweep on two coats of mascara.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above. I just thought you would enjoy this short how to video!

How-to Wear the Blackest Black Eye Makeup: Smoky Eye Liner

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Sephora's Pro Artist Sara Biria shows you how to get the Blackest Black smokey eye.

~Step 1: Sweep a neutral eyeshadow over the eyelids to brighten the eye area.

~Step 2: Using the Givenchy Magic Kajal Eye Pencil, draw a line along the lashline starting from the center, working your way towards the outer corner of the lids. Apply the liner on the lower lashline as well. TIP: If you preferred a thinner line, sweep an angled brush on top of the eye pencil and then apply.

~Step 3: Keeping your eyes open, blend the liner with the Sephora Collection Pro Smudge Brush #11 to keep the definition of the liner.

~Step 4: To prolong and set the eyeliner, press Urban Decay's Blackout, a matte black shadow, along the lash lines.

~Step 5: To finish the look, curl the lashes and brush on 2-3 coats of Givenchy Noir Couture Mascara.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any brands shown above. I just thought you would enjoy this short how to video!

Lush's American Cream Conditioner

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Lush's American Cream is one of my favorite conditioners!

Here is what Lush has to say:

American Cream is our dreamy, medium-strength for soft, shiny and bouncy locks. Softening honey, scalp clarifying lavender and fresh oranges make a conditioner suitable for all hair types to soften rough ends and keep hair calm. Not to mention the absolutely delectable strawberry vanilla cream scent. Mark was inspired by a vision of 1950s US milk bars, where teenagers would meet and drink frothy, creamy milkshakes. He concocted our best-selling conditioner to soften and control, all while evoking memories. No wonder it remains such a customer favorite year after year! 

How to Use:
After shampooing, squeeze a small amount into your palm. Smooth through your hair, concentrating on the ends. Rinse out and voila, you'’re done! 

American Cream Conditioner retails from $9.95 - $19.95 depending on size, and can be purchased at any Lush store!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money! I am not associated with Lush, the product description and how to use is from Lush's website.

Disney Cinderella Collection by Sephora

Hey everyone!

 

The Disney Cinderella Collection by Sephora will be available October 2012! 

XoXo, 
Whitney 

Note: I am not associated with any of the companies mentioned above. I just thought you would enjoy this short video!

Lush's Ickle Baby Bot Bath Bomb

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Lush's Ickle Baby Bot Bath Bomb is perfect for those nights when you need to unwind.

Here is what Lush has to say:

 A modern 21st century invention, Ickle Baby Bot has been designed to mesmerize the senses with ray guns of lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood. These sleep-inducing essential oils are nature’s cure for insomnia and calming restless babes. One soak with our relaxing Bath Bomb and they’ll be happily dreaming of sheep (and Little Bo Peep) in no time. Having trouble computing yourself? You wouldn’t be the first to sneak in a ‘bot bath… 

This product's retail price is $3.95, and can be purchase at any Lush store!

What is your favorite Lush product?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money. I am not associated with Lush, and the product description is from their website.

How-to Wear the Blackest Black Eye Makeup: Baby Winged Liner

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Sephora's Pro Artist Sara Biria shows you how to get the Baby Winged Liner makeup look.

~Step 1: Wiggle Givenchy Magic Kohl Eye Liner Pencil between the upper lashes.

~Step 2: Glide a liquid liner, such as the Lancome Artliner or Diorshow Style Liner from the inner corner of the eyes, to the center of the lash lines, and then to the outer corners.

~Step 3: Connect the liner from the inner corners to the center.

~Step 4: Draw the wing by dragging liner inward towards the lash lines.

~Step 5: Curl the lashes and swipe on 2 coats of either the Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara or the Diorshow Black Out Mascara.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above. I just thought you would enjoy this short how to video!

Smashbox Cosmetics' Photo Finish More Than Primer Dark Spot Correcting

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Smashbox's new Photo Finish More Than Primer Dark Spot Correcting is the perfect way to achieve a flawless look and fight dark spots! Makeup meets skincare with this primer revolution. Eighty-four percent of women saw significant improvement in their skin in just four weeks with the new clinically proven formula! It instantly brightens and primes to smooth the appearance of fine lines and pores, while fading dark spots and acne marks over time.

 
Benefits:
~Reduces dark spots
~Diminishes acne marks 
~Improves skin's radiance 
~Instantly smooths and brightens skin, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and pores for flawless makeup application 

 

Beauty Tip:
For best results, be sure to use twice a day-you'll see the difference in as little as a month!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Smashbox Cosmetics sent me this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner

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Organix's rare formula has a centuries-old history of providing natural vitamin E and antioxidants while renewing your hair's cell structure, sealing in shine, and creating lush softness. A precious blend of Moroccan argan oil which instantly penetrates the hair shaft restoring shine and softness while strengthening. Derived from the southwest region of Morocco, argan oil protects from styling heat and UV damage while creating soft, seductive, silky perfection.
 
Shampoo Directions:
Apply Organix Shampoo generously to wet hair, massage into a lather through to ends, then rinse the hair thoroughly. After shampooing, follow with Organix Conditioner. 

Conditioner Directions:
After shampooing with Organix Shampoo, apply Organix Conditioner generously to hair, working through ends. Wait 3-5 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly. 

I was able to find the trial size bottles for only 98 cents each at my local Target! These would be great to use when traveling!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money. Description and usage tips are from Ulta's website. I am not associated with Organix or Ulta, I just wanted to share this shampoo and conditioner duo!

Smashbox Soft and Smoky Eye How To

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Get the look with Smashbox's Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette for Blue Eyes available at Sephora!

How to create the SOFT Look for Blue Eyes:

Step 1: Start by applying Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer all over the eyelids.

Step 2: Apply the shadow Cream from lash line to crease.

Step 3: Next, apply a wash of Pewter across the lid.

Step 4: Sweep Shell into the crease.

Step 5: Apply Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx to the upper and lower lashlines.

Step 6: Finish the look with Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara.

How to create the SMOKY Look for Blue Eyes:

Step 1: Start by applying Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer all over the eyelids.

Step 2: Apply the shadow Sable from lash line to crease.

Step 3: Next, sweep Mocha across the upper lashline.

Step 4: Brush Custard into the crease.

Step 5: Apply Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx to the upper and lower lashlines.

Step 6: Finish the look with Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above. I just thought you would enjoy this short how to video!

New Fall Arrivals at Bath & Body Works

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Fresh from the Farm! Experience fall from head-to-toe, at home & at the sink with Bath & Body Works's new fall scents!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Bath & Body Works. I just thought you would enjoy this short video!

Sephora + Pantone Universe Chiseled Bronze How To

Hey everyone!

Get this gorgeous, bronzed look in 6 easy steps!

~Step 1: Smooth on Sephora + Pantone Universe Illuminating Primer.

~Step 2: Using the Sephora + Pantone Universe Alchemy of Color Face Palette, brush the bronzer into the hollows of the cheeks, then blend.

~Step 3: Sweep highlighter over the cheekbones and along the bridge of the nose.

~Step 4: Dab blush onto the apples of the cheeks, temples, tip of the nose, and chin.

~Step 5: Wash a neutral eye shadow over the lids and blend.

~Step 6: Brush the center of the lips with the Sephora + Pantone Universe Alchemy of Color Lip Gloss in 15-1816 TPX.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above. I just thought you would enjoy this short how to video!

Bath & Body Works Fall Haul

Hey everyone! 

Bath & Body Works has just come out with their Fall and Halloween scents! So, of course I grabbed my coupons and headed over there today!
 

Halloween Anti-Bacterial Foaming Hand Soaps:
~Brew Berry
~Pumpkin
~Boo Hoo
~Vampire Blood

Large 3-Wick Fall Candles:
~Nutmeg and Spice
~Pumpkin Cupcake
~French Baguette

Bonus Fall Treats:
~Adorable Owl Candle Holder
~Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Spray

Have you gotten any of the new Fall items from Bath & Body Works?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Everything was bought with my Momma's own money!