Smile Laugh Wink

Happy Monday lovelies!  I received this fabulous Bare Minerals eyeliner set his past Christmas and I've been using it non-stop ever since... so I had to share it with you!  I have been a Bare Minerals makeup user for as long as I can remember (since high school which was many moons ago)!  When it comes to liners (lip, brow, or eyes), there are a few specific needs I must have:  

Featured Product: Bare Minerals "Smile, Laugh, Wink" Eye Liner Set

2) Easy to apply: have you ever bought one of those over the counter brands at your local drug store only to find out when you get home and try to apply it, you murder your eye in doing so?  When applying a liner around your delicate eye area I would like to think it doesn't require a match and fire to soften the tip to make it glide on smoothly!  Right?  Thanks a lot!  Now I can't return it because it's been unwrapped!  I know you've had this experience!  So frustrating!

3) It's versatile in intensity and style.  Some days I might like to do an intense cat eye with a thin line and some days I prefer a more smoky blended line.  I like to have options!


The Bare Minerals "Smile, Laugh, Wink" set is the ultimate wardrobe for achieving classic-to-cat eyed definition. It comes with three masterful, multi-tasking eyeliners and each one delivers a totally different look from simple and traditional to bold and smoked out to intense and polished.

In this set, you'll receive one of each:

Lasting Line Long-Wearing Eyeliner in Absolute Black (0.012 oz)
Round The Clock Intense Cream-Glide Eyeliner in Midnight (0.04 oz)
Lash Domination Ink Liner in Intense Black (0.02 oz)
and a Sharpener!

It's a great buy to purchase all together vs. individually and you will not be disappointed in the quality and versatility this set delivers!  I am absolutely hooked!

Be BeYOUtifil!

xoxoxo,

Hayley

Valentines Day Favorites

"I So Heart You" Valentine Card by the talented Sandy M of Ooh La Frou Frou

Valentines Day is just a few weeks away and I am already dreaming of pink champagne, chocolates, and romance!  I recently created a new Pinterest board to get some Valentine's Day romantic inspiration!  You can check it out here!  I've also rounded up some of my favorite Valentines Day inspired looks and gifts whether you're planning a fancy dinner date in the city or a romantic casual evening at home watching Netflix...I've got you covered!  Guys...pay attention...I've included some great gift ideas as well!  

With Love,
💗💖💝💘

Hayley

This coral pink flowy maxi dress is simply stunning
Every valentine gal needs a sweet scented perfume like this one!
I love anything with bows such as these cute pajamas and this classy red ruffle dress
Scallops are a cute and romantic detail like this blush top here or this lace ruffle neck top here
Get your glow on with this Too Faced Bronzer and this chocolate bons bons eye shadow pallete
Everyone needs a cute pair of red sunnies to go with their valentines outfit
Looking for the perfect bag? I love this mini-love cross body one here
These heart adorned sneakers are sure to make a statement for your casual date out!
Here are a few of my other favorite dress options here, here, and here!

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Fall Beauty with Bare Minerals

Can you believe that it's almost the first of October? I really don't know where September went but it flew by so fast!  It's been a while since I've done a beauty post, and with the seasons changing, I wanted to share some of my favorite fall beauty products!  

I generally take my cue from the colors of nature.  During autumn, the leaves begin to change color and earth tones emerge in the landscape.  The same is true with fashion and beauty...I find myself switching to darker nail colors, earth tone shades on my eyes, and richer colors for my lips.  It's also important to remember that as the weather gets cooler, your skin takes a beating!  Don't forget about exfoliation and moisturizing!   

I've been using Bare Minerals since high school and honestly can say this is my favorite make-up brand!  I love it when the holidays get closer and they start bringing out the makeup sets!  I love picking up a few for my sister, niece, aunt, and girlfriends!  I'm sharing some of my favorite Bare Minerals beauty products I am currently using below.  

What are some of your go to favorites? 

xoxoxo,

Hayley 

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Target Beauty Concierge: Lip Colors

Have you guys ever tried the Target Beauty Concierge service?  I honestly had no idea this fantastic service was even available at my local Target store.  However, this past weekend I decided to stop by and browse the make-up department in search of some new lipstick colors.  I was getting tired of the same old two lip colors I have been wearing since summertime.  My goal was to update and refresh  my lip color pallet for winter and spring and try something different and new.       

After browsing and searching through aisles of different brands and hundreds of colors, I was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with so much to choose from.  That's when I met Sarah and she asked if I needed some help! At this point, I was thrilled to seek some advice and consultation!   I sat down and we discussed my beauty needs.  She asked me a number of questions to help narrow down her recommendations.    

We finally landed on the L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Collection Exclusive.  Each lipstick in this carefully curated collection is custom made for every skin tone. My skin is fairly light to medium depending on the season, so Sarah suggested two colors from the Nude pallet and one color from the Red pallet.  I was a little hesitant when she suggested nude lip color.  I haven't had much luck in the past with wearing nude lipsticks.  However, she assured me there are many colors in this spectrum and all you need to do is select the correct hue to complement your skin tone. She recommended Doutzen's Nude 600 which is a light pink shade intended for fair to light skin tones, J Lo's nude 370 which is a bit more of a mauve color intended for medium skin tones, and Julianne's red 401 which is a bold and iconic red lip color. 

I was so thankful for Sarah's help and expert advice.  She was extremely personable, helpful, and knowledgeable about all of Target's beauty products!  We even chatted about the hottest trends in nail colors for spring and I "may" have picked up a few of her product suggestions there as well that I will share in a future post!

I headed home excited to try my new lip colors!  Here's a few pictures of the colors Sarah picked out!  Let me know which one is your favorite!    

Getting ready to try the first lip color: J Lo's Nude 370

I think this one was my favorite of all three!  Surprise!  As I mentioned, I never have luck with selecting a perfect nude color but this one is exceptional!  It looks completely natural without making me look washed out (which generally has been my problem with selecting a nude lip color in the past).  

Next up is: Doutzen's Nude 600 

I have to admit, I really wanted to try some new colors that take me out of my comfort zone...colors that I never wear but always want to try.  I have seen pictures of women who wear a light pink matte lipstick with a smoky eye and I have always wanted to achieve this look!  I really think Sarah nailed it when she recommended Doutzen's nude (shown in the pictures above).  What do you think of this color?

The last color to try on is Julianne's red 401.  Every woman needs a bold and bright red lip color in her beauty bag!  Red is a classic, timeless, and iconic color that will always be in style!  I really love this shade of red.  It matches my skin tone perfectly as Sarah said it would and I love the pure matte color and velvet finish!   

So which color is your favorite?  Have you tried the L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive lip colors?  If you are unsure about which colors to choose, I would highly recommend the Target Beauty concierge service.  You can find them at your local Target store, or if  you're like me (wandering aimlessly around the beauty aisle confused and overwhelmed) they may come find you and offer some much needed help and expert advice!  

Thanks so much Sarah!  I'm looking forward to trying your suggested spring nail colors and manicure tips and will see you soon! 

#targetstyle  

xoxoxo,

Hayley

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