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.

Get the look...

NATURAL BEAUTY

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

SUBTLE BEAUTY

ph: Grazia France

Gorgeous subtle, yet bold beauty looks. Love the groomed brows + blue graphic eye-liner.

Get the look...
+ Vince Mixed Media Sheer Muscle Tee
+ Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Prep Kit
+ Dior Diorshow Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil
+ Lancôme ARTLINER Precision Point EyeLiner in 'Navy'
+ NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in 'Rue Saint-Honor'

BURGUNDY BEAUTY

Photo via: Vogue Paris | Allure

Who knew burgundy eyeshadow could look so good? Especially with a matching lip and blouse. My burgundy beauty crush doesn't stop there... loving the half moon nails at Oscar de la Renta.

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HEY, BRIGHT EYES!

ph: Glamour UK

I can't get enough bright eye inspiration- I've never thought about trying a white cat-eye!
Check out more bright eye inspiration with neon eye-liner here.

Get the look...
+ Illamasqua Precision Ink White Eyeliner
+ Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Peacock
+ MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow
+ Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Vault

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ARIZONA • SWINGING SIXTIES

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so in love. arizona is perfection.

Holiday Party Beauty Inspiration: Romantic Waves + Red Lips

Photos via: Gary Pepper

These backstage shots from the Burberry S/S 2015 show make for the perfect holiday party beauty inspiration. Try loose romantic waves, a satiny red lip and you're good to go!

Get the look:
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ MAKE UP FOR EVER Kohl Pencil in White
+ Burberry Beauty Lip Cover Soft Satin Lipstick in Ruby

BEAUTY CRUSH: TWO-TONE LIPS + CAT-EYELINER

Photos via: Nasty Gal

Been seeing a lot of two-tone lip looks lately, but this has to be my favorite. It's fun and flirty, especially with the cat-eyeliner.

Get the look with NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage and Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain.

BRIGHT MATTE LIPS

ph: Vogue UK

My favorite summer beauty look- a clean, fresh face with bright matte lips.

Get the look...
+ NARS Lipstick in Hear Wave
+ Bite Beauty High Pigment Matte Pencil in Various Colors
+ Illamasqua Lipstick in Eurydice
+ NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage
+ BECCA Ultimate Matte Lip Colour in Aurora

WEEKEND BEAUTY | TEXTURED WAVES + DEFINED LASHES

Photos via: Guy Lowndes

Just came across these gorgeous beauty looks from an old Joie lookbook. The textured wavy hair and defined lashes make for the perfect weekend beauty inspiration.

Get the look:
+ Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
+ Eyeko + Alexa Chung Eye Do Mascara
+ Halston Heritage Striped Bateau Long-Sleeve Sweater

BRONZED

ph: Vogue Netherlands

This pretty much sums up what I wish I was doing right now... Walking on a beautiful beach, bronzed and tan in a crochet bikini. Now if only I looked that good while doing it.

Get the look...
+ Beauty and The Beach Bikini Sugar and Spice Crochet Top
+ Beauty and The Beach My Oh My Crochet Bottoms
+ Birthday Blues Crochet Swimsuit
+ Lisa Maree Triangle Crochet Bikini Top
+ Lisa Maree Crochet Bikini Bottoms

BEAUTY INSPIRATION: NÉO GRUNGE | ROMANTIQUE | RADICALE

ph: Jalouse

Charlotte Coquelin rocking three looks for spring + all make for great beauty inspiration.
I'm into the neo grunge look the most. Then again, I'm partial to her plaid Dries Van Noten shirt.

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Beauty Inspiration: Bold Brows + Metallic Eyeshadow

Photos via: Fashionising

These bold brows and gold metallic eyeshadow make for an insanely cool beauty look. The neutral matte lips are the perfect match and let the eyes make the statement.

Get the look:
+ Anastasia Beverly Brow Pencils, Gels and Tools
+ NARS Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow
+ Bobbi Brown Metallic Eyeshadow
+ NARS Velvet Lip Liner
+ ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo BF Dress Shirt
+ Maison Scotch Casual Cardigan