second day waves // vlog

I usually wash my hair every 2-3 days. On the second day, my go to look is usually the waves I'm featuring in this tutorial. Then, depending on how my hair looks, I will sometimes just pull my hair up into a top knot or into a loose pony tail on the third day. I had a few requests for how to achieve my wavy hair, so here 'tis! 

Products used //

Batiste Dry Shampoo (not shown)

The Wet Brush

Morroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream

CHI 44 Iron Guard

Remington Teardrop Curling Wand

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray

Summer Smokey Eye Tutorial

I was asked to do a smokey eye tutorial that is perfect for summer nights. Well, here it is! I am still learning this whole youtube video thing. It's quite a process getting videos edited and uploaded properly, so just bear with me. Even though I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to video production, I still think these are fun! Any other requests?

Products mentioned:

Face products //

Kiehl's Micro-Blur Skin Perfector

Dior Forever Foundation (Linen)

Bare Minerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation (#9)

Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer (light)

Revlon Skin Lights (400 Bronze Light)

Bare Minerals Mineral Veil (original)

NARS Laguna Bronzer

Bobbi Brown Blush (Apricot) 

Eye products //

Bobbi Brown Long-Wearing Cream Shadow (stone)

Milani Shadow Eyez (champagne toast)

Clinique Brush On Cream Liner (true black)

Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Liner Pencils (Rockstar)

MAC Eyeshadow (Blanc Type and Woodwinked)

Chanel le Volume de Chanel Mascara (black)

Urban Decay Eyeshadow (mushroom) 

Lip products //

Revlon Lip Butter (strawberry shortcake)

Buxom Lip Gloss (leslie)

You can purchase my makeup brushes from Nordstrom (except for the Sonia Kashuk pencil brush - that's from Target!).

Quick Summer Hair and Makeup Tutorial (vlog)

Let's face it... some days you just don't feel like doing your hair and makeup. Yesterday was one of those days for me. But when you've got places to be, it's important to put forth at least a little effort to looking presentable. 

For makeup, I used a very natural serum foundation, concealer, a tiny bit of eyeshadow and mascara, bronzer, blush, and a fun lipstick. I used a very light hand with everything to ensure that it would stay put no matter where my day took me.

As for hair, after my hair completely air dried, I added in a texturizing spray and used a 1" curling iron to do very quick and messy waves.

Makeup products used:

Bare Minerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation (#08)

Bare Minerals Perfecting Face Brush

Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer (Light)

NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder

Bare Minerals READY Bronzer (The Deep End)

Bobbi Brown Blush (Apricot)

Anastasia Brow Wiz (Taupe)

MAC Eyeshadow (Blanc Type and Omega)

Bare Minerals Lash Domination Mascara

Revlon Lipstick (Siren)
Bobbi Brown Blush Brush
Bobbi Brown Bronzer Brush

Hair products used:

Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray

Conair Curling Iron (1")

quick hair styling tutorial

After posting this photo on instagram, I promised I would share my hair styling routine with you.  Truth is, I'm normally very lazy with my hair and do this routine almost every time I blow dry my hair because it takes less than ten minutes total. Even though it's quick and simple, it still gives a volumized look - so it's perfect for me or any girl on the go. What makes this so easy is that I only use a paddle brush, rather than sectioning off hair and using a round brush. This video includes the products I use to prep my hair for styling, exactly how I blow dry, and how I finish off the look. Enjoy! 

Products used:

MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream  /  Chi Volume Booster  /  Chi Air Vibe Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer  /  Chi Turbo Large Paddle Brush  /  The Wet Brush  /  L'Oreal Elnett Extra Stronghold Hair Spray  /  Chi 44 Iron Guard  /  Chi G2 Ceramic and Titanium Flat Iron

Vlog Review: Lo and Sons O.G. Bag

I really don't do vlogs often, but I felt this review is better seen through a video, rather than photos.  So, here she goes....

Lo & Sons O.G. Bag

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P.S. someone asked why I don't have my engagement ring on my left hand, but I can assure you that it hasn't come off hardly at all since I got it! My computer camera didn't mirror my video --it is on my left ring finger! Just in case anyone else is wondering!

Big Announcement from My Two Cents (...before I spend it)!

Thought I'd do a little impromptu vlog to spread the message!

(excuse my congested voice -allergies, ah!)

same posts, different name.

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