June Picks: Beauty

1. Viva La Juicy Perfume by Juicy Couture: This is my absolute favorite perfume. It's a little heavy for the daytime but I love to wear it at night. I always get at least one person saying I smell really good when I wear it. It's a little pricey, but extremely worth the splurge. 

2. Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow/Eyeliner in R.S.V.P.: I use this product everyday as a base on my eyelids, with the exception of some nights that I go out when I use other colors. Even on days when I don't add any eyeshadow over it, I still use it because it just makes my skin look nicer. 

3. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog: In the summer time I am all about neutral and bronze eye looks. Smog is one of my go to shades that looks amazing, especially with that newly acquired tan. 

4. Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara: I discovered this mascara about two months ago and I'm already on my second tube. It makes my lashes look dark, long, thick and separated. Not quite like false lashes, but did you really think that was possible? haha 

5. MAC Cosmetics Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Quite the thing!: Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe me with this lipstick. I wear it at any chance given because it just compliments my skin tone and tan so well. I mentioned it a few posts back and so don't be surprised if you hear about it again. Yes, I love it that much :)

6. Benefit Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain: This is another product that I use almost every day. It adds just the right flush to my cheeks and looks so natural. It's also great for summer time since liquid consistency decreases the amount of powder you're putting on your face. I don't like my makeup feeling heavy in the summer heat, so this is great for me. 

7. Revlon Nail Polish in Minted: As I'm typing this blog post this nail polish is currently on my nails, and has been for the past 2 weeks. It looks great on tan hands, so if you've recently become a bronzed goddess, I suggest you go pick up a bottle.

8. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick: This is hands down the best chap stick I have ever come across. It heals hurting lips like nothing I've ever tried before. I find that the summer sun can dry  my lips out so I always make sure to have this in my purse. It can be a little hard to get your hands on, so if you can find it I definitely recommend grabbing a stick....or two.

1. Bronzer
2. Orange/Red Lipgloss
3. Summer Scent
4. Robins Egg Blue Nailpolish
5. Fun Eyeliner Colors
6. Favorite Chapstick
7. Self-Tanner
8. Waterproof Mascara

For links to any of the products shown, click on the images and you'll be taken to the website that allowed us to create these awesome collages (www.polyvore.com) and information on each product can be found!

So those are our favorites. What have you been loving for June? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Fake out!

No matter how organized and punctual you are, we all have those mornings when we hit the snooze button one too many times, spill coffee down our shirts, or simply just don't have enough time to get ready. No worries. I'm here to bring you my tricks on how to look like you've spent extra time looking good when you secretly haven't. 

The whole concept behind this is to find one feature of your makeup or outfit to accentuate that will instantly draw in people's attention, but will only take you a few seconds to do in the morning. Here are my favorites:

1. Big Bold Stud Earrings. My go-to pair is on the right. They're from forever 21 and cost me under $10. The off-white, cream color makes them neutral and thus perfect for almost any outfit. I like these especially for days when I don't have time to do my hair and so it gets thrown into a bun or braid. Pop these babies on my ears and it never fails. I get at least 2 or 3 compliments on my adorable earrings.

2. Embellished Headbands. Another easy accessory would be my headbands. While I don't have a favorite, most of mine are simple with the addition of flowers, beading, or something else that's attention grabbing. Whether you're trying to grow out those bangs you regret cutting yourself or your hair just won't cooperate, headbands are a great disguise. Check out Forever 21 for some inexpensive ones that should do the trick.

3. A bold lip. A red or deep magenta lip also seems to attract the "You look really put together today" compliment. Lately I've been a fan of MAC's Sheen Supreme lipstick in "Quite the thing!" because it's glossy and the perfect bold color for my skin tone. It can easily be built up for a darker look too, which I find helpful. Another cheaper route is through Revlon's Just Bitten lip stains. They are long lasting and even come with a chap stick on the opposite end, so that your lips stay moisturized and beautiful. So whatever you choose to use, a bold lip is great at convincing others that you took extra time that day. 

I hope you find these tricks helpful! If you have any that work great for you, please feel free to share. We all can use that extra help on those mornings we are positive we won't make it on time. I don't know about you, but the compliments I get when I've hardly tried at all, are my favorite.

--Andrea :)