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The Hunt For The Perfect Mascara

October 13, 2014

The Hunt for the Perfect Mascara

From left to right: M.A.C Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara//M.A.C In Extreme Dimension – 3D Black Lash Mascara//CoverGirl LashBlast Mega Volume Mascara//Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara//Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll Mascara//Too Face Better Than Sex Mascara

I have always felt like the majority of mascaras were the same, never finding one that was amazing enough to stick with.

Over the past few months, I have scoured the web in search for the perfect mascara. Through product reviews and claims I chose these 6.

  1. M.A.C Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara – lengthens, extends and separates. Formula can be sticky when applying a second coat and I didn’t achieve much volume.
  2. M.A.C In Extreme Dimension – 3D Black Lash Mascara – this mascara is great! It extends length, creates curl and adds volume. I would purchase again.
  3. CoverGirl LashBlast Mega Volume Mascara – this is good mascara and leaves lashes looking full. One drawback – when applying I get mascara on my upper eyelids. I have to wipe with a damp q-tip after applying.
  4. Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara – lengthens and curls but I didn’t get much volume.
  5. Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll Mascara – I love this mascara! Lashes look full and fluttery. However, this one flakes and leaves residue on skin after a few hours.
  6. The winner: Too Face Better Than Sex Mascara – amazing!!! The first time I heard about this mascara was from Emily’s blog The Sweetest Thing. I have always admired her lashes and had to give it a try when she mentioned it. With just two coats, I look like I am wearing false lashes!!!

Watch this video or follow the below steps to apply mascara. Start at 1:12 for full instructions.

  1. Brush the hour glass wand through the lashes from base to tip, giving it a slight push to lashes at the tip.
  2. Roll the brush along the full length of the lashes from base to tip.
  3. Apply mascara both under and over the lash bed to create a “blacker-than-black curled dramatically voluptuous results so amazing it’s better than sex!“

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  4. Marc Jacobs Beauty Glow Stick

4 Comments · Labels: Beauty Tagged: Beauty Tip, Mascara, Product review

Summer in October

October 10, 2014

DSC_0001DSC_0012DSC_0057DSC_0079Blouse: Loft (similar) | Pant: Gap (same cut in different print or solid) | Sandal: Dansko (same style different color) | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Bracelet: J.Crew | Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) | Ring: Stella & Dot | Ring: Gorjana | Lipstick: M.A.C color Sinnamon | Bag: Ralph Lauren from T.J. Maxx

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I am loving this weather; so unusually warm for this time of year. And yes, I am wearing sandals, no coat, in October. It feels a little strange this far into the year, but the boots will come out soon enough.

Related posts:

  1. Bows on Bows on Bows
  2. Duck Hunt
  3. Polka Dot Pants
  4. Florals & Blooms

4 Comments · Labels: Fashion Tagged: Printed Pant

It’s October!

October 6, 2014

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Cardigan: J.Crew | Blouse: Loft | Jeans:  J.Crew (same style/different wash) | Shoes: Nordstrom (similar) | Necklace: J.Crew | Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) | Lipstick: M.A.C color Sinnamon

It’s officially October and the weather is becoming chilly here in Seattle. We had a surprisingly warm summer but I’m excited for the cooler temperature and cozy fall layers e.g., scarves, sweaters, boots and coats.

In preparation for fall, I have been going through my closet and trying to pare down anything that I am not currently using. I am transitioning out some light weight items and keeping others for the occasional warm day. Mondays are tough enough – who needs a wardrobe challenge before you get to work.

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See ya next time!

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  1. Duck Hunt
  2. Dotty
  3. Fashion First
  4. French Hen Sweater

3 Comments · Labels: Fashion Tagged: Polka Dots

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