Get the Look: Anna Kendrick at the Cake Premiere‏

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Hitting the red carpet for the hotly anticipated premiere of "Cake" at this year's Toronto Film Festival, Anna Kendrick's look was created with one theme in mind -- dreamy daytime. "Since this was a daytime premiere, we wanted to keep Anna's look a bit more demure than what you'd expect to see on a nighttime red carpet", says Kendrick's makeup artist Toby Fleischman.

"Going for a soft, pretty look, I smudged Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Dogon under the bottom lashes and into the corner of her lash line. The irridescent taupe eyeshadow blends beautifully into the gray, creating a very subtle smoke, perfect for daytime", says Fleischman. She followed it up with a few coats of Lancome's Grandiose Mascara, one of her favorites, to get "just the right amount of drama".

"We kept the rest of the face very subtle, using Pur Minerals Cream Blush in Coy, which melts right into the cheeks for a nude, flushed look. And last, but certainly not least, we finished the look off with Burt's Bees new Lip Crayon in Sedona Sands ($9, www.burtsbees.com), which gives the absolute perfect neutral lip. The color is great on a variety of skin tones, and the formula is super moisturizing. Voila!"
 
I have been testing out these two products for a couple weeks now, and I now know why they used them in this look! The cream blush applies evenly to the skin, and gives you a subtle, natural glow. And, the Burt's Bees Lip Crayon completes the neutral look with a soft lip!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received these products to try, review and feature for you all. I am not associated with any company or website mentioned above, nor am I being paid to mention these products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Smashbox for BCA 2014‏

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What does BCA mean to you?  

Smashbox has created a beautiful limited edition Be Legendary Lip Gloss in celebration of all survivors and current patients. A limited-edition shade of Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Gloss inspired by the iconic pink BCA ribbon created to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

This shade of gloss has an airy feel and glassy—never sticky—finish. 

Just 1 swipe leaves a vibrant wash of gorgeous color! 

Smashbox Cosmetics is donating $5 from the purchase of every Be Legendary Lip Gloss in Promise to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, an organization dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime through funding research worldwide.

I love this lip gloss! Not only is is non-sticky and super beautiful, it helps fund The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. That is a organization close to my heart, and I always purchased products that help to support it.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with any company mentioned above, nor are they paying me to feature this product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Photos are from PR.

Bath and Body Works Fall Haul

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I went back to Bath & Body Works yet again to check out their new Halloween and Fall scents. And, of course I bought a ton of new goodies to last me this Fall season!

Pumpkin Sugared Doughnut - A sweet autumn treat of freshly baked pumpkin doughnut with sugar & spice.

Trick or Treat -  A scary good blend of toasted marshmallow, smoldering woods and vanilla bean.

Vampire Blood - A chilling blend of blood red strawberry, night blooming jasmine and Transylvanian plum…inspired by Vampire Blood!

Hoot Berry - A spine-tingling, Hoot Berry mixture of black-as-night cherry, eerie pomegranate and midnight currant.

Purrfect Potion -  A bewitching concoction of sweet pumpkin, cinnamon spice and hypnotic vanilla.

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles - Indulge in delicious, warm waffles, sugared pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Pumpkin Cupcake - Satisfy your sweet tooth with the scent of baked pumpkin, whipped vanilla frosting and a hint of honey.

Pumpkin Spice Latte - Warm up with a fresh brew of creamy pumpkin, whipped vanilla & allspice.

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin - Relax into the comforts of fall with this inviting blend of harvest pumpkin, sweet vanilla cream & freshly ground cinnamon stick.

There's all the new items I picked up! What is your favorite?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased these items with my own money!

It Cosmetics CC+ Veil Beauty Fluid Foundation

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Are you ready for yet another amazingly awesome cosmetic find from It Cosmetics?! Recently, I received their new CC+ Veil Beauty Fluid Foundation SPF 50+ to review for you all, so let's get started!

This foundation is super cool, in that it is a fluid foundation in a sponge in compact form. Yep, you read all that right! I recommend using the sponge that this foundation comes with, because it picks up just the right amount, and helps to blend it into your skin flawlessly. I found that this foundation lasted all day on me, and it gave me medium to full coverage depending on how much product I used. By the way, it didn't look cakey or heavy on my skin either!

This is what It Cosmetics has to say:

CC+ Veil has an ultra-lightweight, breathable beauty fluid formula that is infused with pure color pigments for buildable coverage that lasts! Drops of Light Technology is infused with liquid crystals, brightens and color corrects your skin to provide a hydrating, luminous finish and SPF 50+ UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Physical Only, Non-Chemical Sunscreen protects your skin from damaging UVA/UVB rays.

 Great for all skin types, Clinically proven to absorb excess oils and minimizes the appearance of pores. Plus your skin is quenched and nourished with Anti-Aging Peptides, Niacin, Algae, Vitamins A, C, B, E, Hyaluronic Acid, and Hydrolyzed Collagen that not only give you instant benefit of beautiful skin but the long-term benefits of clinically proven treatment as well! The included non-absorbing puff applicator soothes the skin while optically blurring away imperfections and fine lines. Paraben-free, Talc Free, Cruelty Free!

How to use:

For a flawless radiant complexion apply CC+™ Veil to clean skin, over the top of your moisturizer to even skin tone and provide a hydrating luminous finish. Blend well to develop a perfect color match. Buildable for sheer to medium-full coverage. Can be used as your moisturizer, Anti-Aging serum, primer, foundation and sunscreen based on your coverage needs.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from the company's website.

Introducing New HERSHEY'S Yogurt Mix-Ins‏

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Introducing the new HERSHEY'S Yogurt Mix-ins -- Classic HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate together with the goodness of Yoplait ® yogurt, creating a yogurt snack your whole family will get excited for!

Try creamy Yoplait Yogurt with either Whoppers, Hershey’s Cookies n Crème or Hershey’s Chocolate Bars as a snack or decadent dessert today!

I was lucky enough to receive two coupons to try these new yogurt mix-ins, and I picked the Whoppers and Milk Chocolate versions. These not only mix in some of my favorite candies ever, they taste delicious! 

The vanilla yogurt is creamy and smooth, and the candy just makes eating it fun! My entire family enjoyed these, and I know they will become a staple in my house from now on. My favorite way to eat these is as a dessert after dinner!

Check out the sites below for even more fun!

~Official Site: http://www.yoplait.com/Home/Products/HersheysMixIns

~Pinterest Page: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/96897829458214712/

XoXo,
Whitney

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op

It Cosmetics Liner Love Review

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I am pretty new to the whole gel eyeliner thing. Actually, I'm pretty new to liner in any form! Cue to gasps! However, that has changed due to It Cosmetics sending me their new Liner Loves! 

These liners are creamy, pigmented, and glide on like a dream! You can easily wear them as a thin liner for fuller, thicker looking lashes. Or, be brave and draw a stunning cat eye that will be sure to catch the spot light! I have even used these as bases for eye shadows, and they last all night. Perfect for those dark, smoky looks.  

Here is what It Cosmetics has to say:

Waterproof Anti-Aging Creme Gel Eyeliner! Combines an innovative formula designed to impart eye-enhancing color, saturated, rich color with clinically proven, lash loving all day waterproof wear-even after 12 hours! It’s truly your ever-lashing love!

Good for you ingredients including, No-Tug Technology and Lash Enhancing Peptide Serum nourish and treat your lashes with each application, all without pulling or tugging on the delicate skin of the eye area.

How to use:

Using gentle strokes glide Liner Love Waterproof Anti-Aging Crème Gel Eyeliner along the upper, lower or inner lash line to enhance and define your eyes. Crème-Gel formula glides on smoothly and effortlessly giving you clinically-proven waterproof all-day wear.

Tip: 

To achieve unlimited versatile looks from a soft, natural line to a smudging smokey eye and beyond, apply with the Heavenly LuxeTen-in-One Tightliner™ Brush.

These eyeliners retail for $24.00, and are available in six beautiful shades at www.itcosmetics.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received these products to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company mentioned above, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!