ORANGE LIPS

Photos via: Harper & Harley | R29 | Temptalia | Fashionising | J.Crew | Jessica January | Shop Til You Drop

I know, I know, summer's coming to an end, but I can't help it- I still love a good orange lip.

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GRUNGE-INSPIRED HAIR + BEAUTY | CAMILLE ROWE FOR ELLE FRANCE

Photo via: ELLE France

Get grunge-inspired with these hair and beauty looks on model Camille Rowe.

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To get red highlights like the ones above, give Sultra Color Hair Mascara in 'Capri Coral' a try .

GRAPHIC EYES

ph: Vogue UK

A great round up of the graphic eyes from the F/W 2012 shows.
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SUMMER BEAUTY INSPIRATION: FRECKLES + LIPSTICK

Photos via: Elle China

I don't care what anyone says, I love freckles. So, stop trying to hide them ladies! They look gorgeous in this summer-perfect beauty spread with simple lipsticks and bold brows.

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BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: SHIMMERY STATEMENT EYES | DIOR F/W 2014

Photo via: Vogue UK

The shimmery statement eyes were stunning at Dior F/W 2014. Normally shows only have one beauty look, so it was fun to see both the bright blue and greenish gold go down the runway.

If you're bold enough to attempt this look (major props to you!), I suggest playing around with M·A·C Eyeshadow in Electric Eel and/or M·A·C Pigment in Old Gold.

ANOTHER WORLD

ph: RUSSH

Um, can I please live in this editorial? Loving the floral + paisley prints!
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BEAUTY: ESTÉE LAUDER

ph: my own

love love love everything going on with ESTÉE LAUDER right now!
their creative director tom pecheux has really been doing an amazing job.
i'm such a makeup junkie, so had a lot fun with this post-
so much fun it has me thinking about starting a beauty blog...

xo

disclosure: this collection was gifted by estée lauder. the opinions, as always, are my own.

NO-FUSS BUN | MARNI S/S 2013

ph: Vogue UK

When it comes to my hair, the easier, the better! This no-fuss low bun from Marni's S/S 2013 show is perfect hair inspiration for my hair laziness- a lil messy, but très chic.

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: CHANEL COUTURE S/S 2014 | BLACK + GLITTER EYELINER

Photos via: Vogue UK

Classic cat-eyeliner with a magical glitter twist. I'd expect nothing less from Chanel.

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LOOK AT ME | STATEMENT SUNGLASSES

ph: Gioia

Serious eye candy happening here. Check out my top 20 statement sunglasses picks below...

Lenny Nunes Is My Latest Model Crush

Photos via: Joy Management

Brazilian model Lenny Nunes is absolutely stunning!

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My Current Beauty Routine

I've gotten some requests recently to share my beauty routine, so even though this is a bit out of my comfort zone, I figured why not have a little fun (hello, kissy face!), and give you guys the run-down. I've always been pretty low-key and try to get my makeup done in about 15 minutes. Here's what I currently use for my daily go-to beauty look...

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SKIN: My skincare routine is pretty elaborate since I don't have the best of skin- Thank god for Instagram filters! That said, I'll save it for another post, and simply focus on the makeup aspect for now. I need good coverage even in the summer months, so I use a combination of products that feel light but have strong cover game. Under my eyes I dab Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm for a dewy brightness to hide dark spots. I then use a Sonia Kashuk Core Tools Concealer Brush with Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Concealer to cover my blemishes. Using my fingers I then apply and blend L'Oreal Visible Lift Serum Foundation over my face. Last, I set everything with BareMinerals Original Foundation Powder.

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BLUSH/BRONZER/HIGHLIGHTER: For some definition, I use either the Urban Decay Naked Flushed Bronzer, Highlighter & Blush Palette in Streak or BareMinerals All-Over Face Color in Warmth. I blend the bronzer with any brush I have handy along my cheekbones, hairline and lightly on my nose and chin. If I'm in the mood for a little color I add some of the blush from the palette over the apples of my cheeks. For highlighting, I'm obsessed with Chantecaille Liquid Lumière Illuminator in Sheen. I dab a little along the top of my cheeks, the inner corner of my eyes and under my brow arch for a flattering and subtle glow.

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BROWS: First I groom my eyebrows with the brush end of my Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil in Soft Brown and then fill them in with the pencil side. To keep them in place throughout the day, I use Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel.

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EYES: To begin, I lightly dab one of the bronzers mentioned earlier to my lids for a little depth. Next, I tightline my eyes with simple black eyeliner. I like to use the Almay Contour Crayon Eyeliner since it doesn't smudge as much as a pencil. If I want to add some flair and have some extra time, I like to do a winged cat-eye look with Cover Girl Intensify Me! Liquid Liner. To complete my eyes, I go straight for my Shiseido Eyelash Curler and throw on a few coats of Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara in Very Black.

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LIPS: I usually use a mix of Ilia Lipstick in In My Room and Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment in Rosé. If I want a brighter pop of color I like to use Nars Lipstick in Heat Wave or Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner in Bang Bang.

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HAIR: For the look in the photos I let my hair air dry after spritzing in Bumble and bumble Surf Spray and applying Rodin Luxury Hair Oil to the ends.

ps- My earrings are Rebecca Minkoff.

MODEL CRUSH: KASSI SMITH

Photos via: Joseph Tran | Kenny Sweeney | C Heads Magazine

Babe alert! Crushing on model Kassi Smith. Such a natural beauty- Love her bold brows.

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NATURAL BEAUTY

caroline daily | ykone | unknown | vogue.fr | vogue.fr

i'm on a natural beauty kick lately- first the bare nails + now natural makeup.