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MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Blush

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MAKE UP FOR EVER has a new line of blushes out, and if you haven’t already heard — they’re pretty wonderful. The HD blush is a great little product that just blends so seamlessly onto your cheeks. It gives a natural finish to your make up and comes in 16 colourful and natural shades. MAKE-UP-FOR-EVER-HD-Blush

How to apply cream blush

I apply cream blush with my ring fingers, and then finish off the whole look by blending the edges of the blush in with my 158 brush. Note that I only use liquid foundation. However due to the new formulation of the HD Blush by MAKE UP FOR EVER, it works equally as well over powder foundation without lifting the foundation off your face. I have no idea how. To keep the blush from fading, it’s always nice to apply a very light layer of setting powder over the areas you’re concerned about.

Why I use cream blush

First of all, I find cream blush much easier to work with, and it adds moisture to my face. I have dry skin, so I prefer a more luminous dewy type of look to the make-up when I tend to wear it. It works well for me, and doesn’t accentuate any dryness I may have on my face.

During and after using MAKE UP FOR EVER HD blush

Here I am applying the universal shade (seriously, apparently it works on any skin tone) in 410 Coral.MAKE UP FOR EVER HD BLUSH 410Above, I’m blending out the edges with the 158 double ended sculpting brush.

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD BLUSH Coral 410

There are tons of different ways to wear blush. Here are some suggestions from MAKE UP FOR EVER. I go for the classic look. (Click to enlarge image)What Makes You Blush

Find MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Blush for $36 USD / $31 CDN at Sephora or MAKE UP FOR EVER boutiques.

Disclaimer, I received the HD blush from MAKE UP FOR EVER. Opinions are my own.

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Thoughts we’ve all had while browsing through Sephora

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This site cracked me up, 100 thoughts we’ve all had while shopping at Sephora.  I found it on BuzzFeed last night and thought most of it was pretty true.

68 thoughts we’ve all hand when applying make up is also pretty funny but similar.

Can anyone else attest to that? So funny!

Not so ironically, I was at Sephora today. If I don’t hurry in and hurry out with my intention to only buy the things I had on my list, I definitely get sucked into the Sephora vortex. So many fun things, I find it dangerous to just browse. But they were having the VIB 15% off everything today! I needed go to in, to get the free make up bag with purchase, no? Anyone go in just for free shi- too? I really didn’t even need anything to be honest. But whoaaaa if you’re having a rare sale, I’m in.

Sephora VIB April 2014So I bought this. So I could have the limited edition make up bag. (Bobbi Brown hand cream was purchased at Macy’s and not Sephora though.)

Purchases:

Dior Nail Glow (French Effect!!)
Caudalie Hand Cream
Bobbi Brown Hand Cream

hehe, oops?

You can take advantage of the sale online too if you’re a VIB, until April 11. Use the code: VIBTICKET upon checkout.

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My Wedding Day Fragrance

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We got married THREE months ago. Is that still considered newly-wed status? When do I have to stop calling us newly-weds? Can I do it forever?

Her-RingWhile I don’t regret the six day planned wedding, I did miss out on some fun wedding planning preparations like wearing a bride tank top. I bought it the day before my wedding, at Victoria’s Secret for a silly amount of money, and wore it the day after we got married. Keeping it real.

Our wedding was unexpected by most, but absolutely perfect for us and we both would do it the same way in a heartbeat — no fuss. I’m glad my dress was simple, and I don’t have to savour it in a box forever. I can wear it any time because it’s the perfect kind of dress to wear casually or formally. Right now it’s sitting in a Sephora tote bag. Maybe I’ll wear it this weekend.

The perfume that I wore on my wedding day was a simple choice for me. A fragrance that both myself and Mr. Spiffykerms (love the nickname Nicole gave him) enjoys. It’s no other than Philosophy Living Grace. I bet you’re not one bit surprised. I’m forever lucky that I brought it back home with me, otherwise I’d be scent-free.

Philosophy Living GracePhilosophy describes Living Grace perfectly: living grace spray fragrance was formulated to help center a woman’s mood, is deeply sensuous, multi-sensory and truly a heavenly inspiration. living grace is an ethereal, clean fragrance of fresh neroli to create uplifting feelings of vibrancy, soft, clean lily of the valley brings a sense of gratitude and sensuous, warm musk embraces you to the beauty of living in the present moment each day.

Living in the present moment each day. Exactly what we did in the 6 days planning our wedding, no? Can I just say this was meant for me?

Living Grace is a gorgeous bridal scent. I’ve been a regular fan of this clean fresh scent for a couple of years and I don’t see myself getting tired of it any time soon. I hope they don’t plan on discontinuing it, it’s absolutely wonderful to wear all year round.

Also if you’re interested I did a recap on my Wedding Day Makeup.

What perfume did you (or will you) wear on your wedding day?

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