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Hi there my loveliness! Happy Friday to everyone! I thought, what a great way to end the weekdays by talking to you, my lovely friends about my latest haul away from Sephora. I thought I would share my review with you.

Description: This month, in honor of the Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, I got three shades red lip colors. They include: Ciaté London Pretty Stix Murumuru Butter Lipstick in First Love, Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in COLOR 4 Rouge in Danger, and Yves Saint Laurent Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Lip Stain in COLOR 9 Rouge Laque.

Ciaté London Pretty Stix Murumuru Butter Lipstick in First Love ($20): Ciate London is a buttery and creamy lipstick in red. It goes on smooth and creamy and looks fabulous. It lasts fairly long. The case is very cute. I like how hydrating it is.  You have to layer it to get a deeper color.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick in COLOR 4 Rouge in Danger ($37): YSL is really one of my favorite brands. I really love how rich and creamy it is, and it is very super easy to apply. It is infused with 65 percent oils with deeply hydrating texture. I love this sheer lipstick and have it in few different shades. The only sad part is it does not last long, but I am okay it is because how it is hydrating to the extreme and I will take over long-lasting color for my extra dry lips. It’s a sheer lipstick but definitely buildable. One of the best thing I love about this lipstick is the smell. It smells so fresh. I highly recommend this lipstick if you can splurge.

Yves Saint Laurent Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Lip Stain in COLOR 9 Rouge Laque ($36): This lip color offers the shine of a gloss with a long wear of a stain. However, I am not sure it is worth the price. Out of the three lip colors that bought this is my least favorite. I do admit that it does last a long time. However, it does wear off very easily if you touch your lips with anything which I do and I am not sure if I am going to buy this again. If your New Year resolution is to spend your money wisely then don’t spend it on this.

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All that Glitters is Gold


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Hi there my lovelies! Happy Hump Day to everyone! Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday so far. Today, I want to talk to you about my latest haul away from Mac Cosmetics.
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Description: My latest Mac Cosmetics haul away includes three items, two of which are currently sold out. As a Mac Select customer, I had a choice of two samples. The three items include: the Stripped Naked Lip Kit in Whirl, Dazzle Shadow X 4: The Shining Hour, and Mac Lipstick in Model Behavior.

Stripped Naked Lip Kit in Whirl ($29): Mac Cosmetics is known for its highly pigmented and bold lip colors. However, now for those nude lip color lovers, Mac has come up with the nude duo kit. This kit comes with a lipstick and lip pencil. What is different about this kit is that the lip pencil is slightly darker than the lipstick in order to create a more fuller look with a 3D effect. As always, I really love this kit and highly recommend it. However, unfortunately, due to high demand, the kit is currently sold out.

Dazzle Shadow X 4-The Shining Hour ($32): Who said that all that glitter is not gold? This palette contains four sparkling shades: burgundy with teal, pink, gold, and sparkling white. I absolutely love this palette. I just spray a little liquid primer on my brush before dipping it into the pan and it lasts all day. The colors more gorgeous in person, and I am glad that I ordered them before they sold out, because this palette is worth every penny.

Mac Lipstick in Model Behavior ($17): Finally, Model Behavior is a bold color. Since I received this lipstick, I received a lot of compliments and my mom has been wanting this lipstick from me since she saw the shade on my lip. I really this lipstick. It goes it smoothly and lasts a long time.

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Get Rid of the Pesky Oily Residue from Your Powdered Makeup


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Hi there lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday. Have ever had to deal with pesky oily residues ruining your powered foundation and eyeshadow? I know I have. Which of the following methods have you used to get rid of pesky oily residue from your powered makeup?

It oily residue houses scores of bacteria and makes the powered makeup (whether foundation or eyeshadow) almost useless. If you have used a knife to scrape off the oily part, it leaves a whole in the area and wastes a lot of the product.  However, there a simple DIY way to get rid of the oily residue just using common office supply: yes I am talking about tape.

Just use tape to get off those pesky little oily residues and you will able to use them again without the worry of bacteria filled oily residue covered your powered makeup. Additionally, you don’t have to waste makeup product by scraping the oily part off with a knife.

As you can see from the picture above tape will get rid of the oily residues in just minutes and you will not waste any of your makeup products. Was this DYI tip helpful to you or will recommend this DYI tip to others?

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The First Fabfitfun Subscription Box


Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. Today, I want to talk to you about the very first Fabfitfun Subscription Box. When you sign up, $200+ in beauty, fashion, and wellness finds for just $49.99/season. For a limited time join me and get 10 off the first box by clicking here.

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Description:  The subscription box comes with nine fashion and beauty items: Modcloth Lock and Key Scarf, The Created Co. To Go Coffee Mug, Fabfitfun Coloring Book & Colored Pencil, Manna Kadar Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain, Marrakesh Argan and Hemp Hair Oil, O.R.G Skincare Mineral Peel Face, Jook & Nona Tag Necklace in 18K Gold Plate, Anderson Lilley Beach Butter Body Cream, and Zoya Nail Polish. This box is valued at $257.98 and I only paid $34.99 with my discount code.

Modcloth Lock and Key Scarf: I actually love this scarf. It is so warm. You can wear it so many different ways. As it says in the description card, belt it, wrap it, or rock it like a poncho and you will be just as warm as you will be stylish.

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The Created Co. To Go Coffee Mug: It’s nice to wake up in the morning and sip coffee in an inspirational coffee mug. Though I am not a big fan of plastic mug, but it’s very nice to know that 10% of the profit goes to charity: water’s mission to bring safe and clean drinking water to those in need. Kudos to that!

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Fabfitfun Coloring Book & Colored Pencil: This is a fall coloring book. This is a great way to destress. I know this from experience. My sketches and paintings have helped me through some hardest times in life. I am given mine to someone close, who is currently going through a hard time, and she found it to be helpful.

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Manna Kadar Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain: This is a primer, lip stain, and gloss in one, it eliminates the need for a hefty makeup bag but ensures that your lips stay lusciously vibrant all day long.  It applies easily and doesn’t show many flaws in the lips. However, it does feather. While it’s moisturizing, you’ll have to reapply it a time or two during the day. A lot of it transfers to mugs and cups when you drink.

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Marrakesh Argan and Hemp Hair Oil: This product provides long-lasting frizz control, and is safe for color-treated hair. It provides deep-moisturizing shine and conditioning to your hair and also protects while you heat-style or straighten. I find that it makes my hair look smooth and shiny even when I am not able to blow dry and flat iron. I also use it in my hand to keep it soft. Hemp seed oil improves moisture and elasticity to the skin by lubricating beneath the surface. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that are perfect for those with sensitive skin, eczema or rosacea.

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O.R.G Skincare Mineral Peel Face: I am big fan face feel because it gets rid of dead skins, exfoliates, and reveals glowing skin. Hence, just spray it on, massage it on, and get ready to glow.

Jook & Nona Tag Necklace: This is beautiful 18k gold plated stainless necklace that will a chic look to any outfit. I especially love the “Inspire” word in it.

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Anderson Lilley Beach Butter Body Cream: This cruelty-free cream is free of parabens, pegs, artificial colors, petrolatum and mineral oil. Just apply to hands and body as often as needed to hydrate and nourish your skin.

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Zoya Nail Polish: I always love Zoya nail polish because they are vegan and cruelty-free. I can use this polish without having to worry about harmful chemicals. Every bottle of Zoya nail polish is “5-free,” meaning it is free of DBP, camphor, toluene, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde resin, and I love the color.

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If you like what you see, join me and get 10 off the first box by clicking here.  I absolutely love it. Hope you enjoy this post and as much as I love writing it. Don’t forget to check out my Facebook Page and follow me on Instagram @allaboutme3181. Are you on Bloglovin? Let’s add each other. Please follow me and comment below with your information so that I can follow you back.

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The Most Hyped About Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette


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Hi there beautiful lovelies! Happy Friday morning to everyone! I am starting the morning with 7 degrees Fahrenheit windchill, but that is not stopping me from enjoying my day and spreading some love. How about we start the day by talking the one of the most hyped about products of last year? Yes, I am talking about none other than Kat Von D’s Alchemist Holographic Palette, which is currently sold out at Kat Von D.  However, it just became available at Sephora. I was fortunate enough to get mine from a Sephora store.

Description: The palette features four holographic shades: Emerald, Saphyre, Amethyst, and Opal. You can wear them alone or layer them to your heart content. To be honest, I was a little disappointed with the Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Ultimate Eye CollectionHowever, after looking at the looking at this palette I remembered why I Kat Von D is good at what she do. Perhaps the collaboration wasn’t just meant to be at this point but this palette is brilliant. Each of the four shades within the palette catches the light from every angle for a spectrum of luminizing special effects—perfect for customizing finishes and exploring your artistic expression. Most of all, the hybrid formula also doubles as a super-shimmery highlighter. Simply sweep product over prepped skin. It retails for $32.

Verdict: In the beginning, I was a little skeptical about getting this palette but now can tell you that it is really worth all the hype. It’s highly pigmented, hence little goes a long way. The palette looks small but the colors are beautiful! They are very pigmented and very easy to blend. I debated buying this at first because from pictures the pans looked small. I went into the Sephora store in JC Penny and looked at it in person and the pans are bigger than they appear. I use them as highlighters and eye shadows. I couldn’t be happier and will be repurchasing as well, but hopefully, they will be available. If you’re thinking about getting this, it’s definitely worth the $32 since they aren’t everyday colors.

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Outfit of the Day – Faux Leather Dress and Statement Necklace


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Hi there my lovelies! Happy Hump Day everyone! Hope you had a wonderful Wednesday! While many states are suffering from a frigid temperature, here in Washington metro are we have been in the upper 60s and low 70s the past two while forecasting 2-3 inches of snow tomorrow. Since mother nature decided to lose her mind, I thought I would share today’s outfit of the day.

Dress: Today I wanted to go with a faux leather from New York and Company. Similar dress available from BCBGMAXAZARIA and Michael Kors. I love the chic edgy look that it creates.

Boots: Nothing says style and sophistication like a classic leather tall boot from Bandolino. The Collyer two-tone riding boot is a timeless knee-high boot that will complement your casual style effortlessly! Get this gorgeous pair of boots at DSW for $99.95. The actual retail price of the boots is $149. You can also pair this beautiful dress with a nice pair of black heels. Either way you go, you are not going to be wrong.

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Necklace: Finally, complete the look by adding a bold necklace to the outfit. I love this necklace. I get a lot of compliment about this necklace. This bib design will reinvent all your favorite outfits.

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Thank You to the Perfect Strangers


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Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. Today, I want to take a moment to say thank you to those perfect strangers who came to my aid who after I passed out at the metro station with a severe migraine headache this past week.

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Last Wednesday, I was at the metro station and was having a severe migraine headache. I was on my way to the ED after being told my Neurologist to go to the ED. I was on my way when my headache to a turn for the worst and I passed out from the severe pain. Thanks to some and wonderful strangers who helped my family member help me sit me down. Call for help. I was very fortunate to have a nurse and a resident among these strangers who sat until the paramedics arrived and one of the providers even offered to ride with me to the ED.

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I could not have been more great more. Thank you from the bottom from my heart. I may not have been able to say it at the time because of my condition, but I cannot tell how much I really appreciate your kindness. I cannot tell you this enough. You have a busy life, you did not have to stop to help me but you did from the kindness of your heart. You are my hero. Thank you so much from my bottom of my heart! As long as we have kind people like you in this world, I know we will be okay. I see people rising up against injustice every single day and this, I myself have been a recipient of just kindness, and I will remember and appreciate it forever.

With much appreciation,

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Look Fantastic Second Subscription Box


Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful Friday. Today, I want to take the time and go over the second subscription box from Look Fantastic.

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Description: what I love about this subscription box is that when You open the box inside there is a beautiful note, “Smile! It’s the most beautiful Asset you have. Wear it every day”. It’s nice to open the box and see inspiring words to lift you up. Inside the box , there were six beauty items: Trifle Cosmetics liquid glow Illuminizer, Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair Deep Conditioning mask, The Vintage Cosmetics Slanted Tweezers, Pixi by Petra Brow Tamer, Jelly Pong Pong Curl Fairy Lashes, and Nuxe Paris Gentle Toning Lotion.

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Trifle Cosmetics liquid glow Illuminizer: This is a vegan an cruelty free product with no mineral oil, Parabens, Phthalates, and Gluten. Just a little gives your skin rosy brilliance a beautiful glow. H also has cocoa extract to hydrate and soften skin. It retails for $19.95.

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Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair Deep Conditioning mask: This is great for all types of hair. It really restored my damaged and dry hair, and made it shiny and healthy again. It order to use this mask,after shampooing, massage the mask into hair, ensuring an even application. Then Ieave on the mask for five to 10 minutes, and rinse. For deeper hydration, cover the hair in a plastic shower cap and sit under a dryer, applying direct heat for 30 minutes, then rinse. This retails for $28.

The Vintage Cosmetics Slanted Tweezers: These are high quality, stainless steel Tweezers. I love the fact that the tweezers tip is slanted allowing me to get more precise plucking each time and is also great for all different tweezing needs: Brow shaping, removing splinters and more. It retails for $10.50.

Pixi by Petra Brow Tamer: A clear brow gel that sets, shapes, and holds unruly brows in place all day! This cruelty-free product contains aloe vera and panthenol to condition brow hairs and give a natural, soft effect! I use it after I shape my brow with a brow promade. It retails for $10.

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Jelly Pong Pong Curl Fairy Lashes: This cruelty-free sculpting, curling mascara continually curls lashes throughout the day with a unique synthesis of Moringa Seed resin that dries down and holds the curl of lashes for long-lasting results. I really like the mascara because of the nice volume and flake free, clump free lashes. l did not get much in terms of lash curling but that doesn’t bother me. This retails for $21.95.

Nuxe Paris Gentle Toning Lotion: This has a rose scent. It moisturizes and restores the delicate pH levels of your skin while gently removing excess oils and impurities. Coconut-derived surfactants soften and protect your skin while hyaluronic acid delivers non-irritating moisture. Witch hazel smoothes your skin’s texture while allantoin and damascena rose extract calm inflammation. It also does a good job of getting rid of any dead skin and smoothing before I put on a cream. This is great for someone with drier skin type.

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Sephora Favorites Beauty After Last Call


Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday. Today I want to write about the Sephora Favorites Beauty After Last Call collection. This collection is worth $104 for the price of just $36.  The collection includes a face mask, vitamins, lip balm, corrector, highlighter, face primer, and lash primer.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid in Opal: This is a liquid highlighter that gives skin a dewy look. I love the shimmer it gives. I have always been a fan of Becca highlighters and the glow it creates.

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Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Tinted Primer in Mink Brown: This mink primer defines, and primes lashes for a natural, feathery look. I have never used a lash primer before and can definitely see the difference it creates.  It is water-resistant and conditions lashes with provitamin B5.

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Bobbi Brown Retouching Face Pencil in Illuminate and Sharpener: This is a good sharpener to have in my collection. This is a good sharpener. The illuminate pencil  is ideal for all skintones. You can use it for highlighting cheekbones, the inner corners of the eyes, or brow bones—and any feature you want to spotlight your features. I love the two items together. The best thing that I love about this pencil is that it’s really creamy and it glides on smoothly.

Dr. Jart+ Dermask Intra Jet Firming Solution: This gel mask is activated by body heat to release the beneficial ingredients infused within.  This mask made my skin hydrated, happy, tightened and glowing.  Washed face with water, applied the mask (soaking wet with the product out of the bag), waited 40 minutes. While it was on my face, it felt perfectly heavy with product. The two part mask was very helpful for staying on my face. Overall, I loved the product.

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Hum Nutrition Raw Beauty Green Superfood Blend in Mint Chocolate Chip Infusion: This powder is supposed to be radiant skin and healthy metabolism. I added it to milk. The powder doesn’t mix well, but that doesn’t bother me. However, I couldn’t taste the chocolate chip. I just tasted like green tea to me. Since I only had it once, I didn’t feel any difference. I am not sure if I am going to order this product again.

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SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primer Water: This is a two-in-one primer and setting spray that hydrates, preps, and refreshes skin. I use to refresh my skin. I won’t say to run and buy it but if you want to try something new, why not. If you have dry skin you may love it.

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea quench lip rescue in Nude:  This is a tinted lip balm that is infused with an antioxidant and vitamin-rich lip quencher. It is powered by a blend of essential extracts and oils, and a protective antioxidant barrier against daily aggressors. It keeps my lips hydrated for a good 4 hours before I have to re-apply the balm.

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Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Nude Lip


Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday so far. Today, I wanted to share with you, my thoughts on the Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Nude Lip collection. This collection is available at Sephora for $28.

Description: The collection contains six nude lip collections to create the perfect nude lip look. The set includes two full-size and four deluxe-size nude lip essentials: Bite Beauty’s Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Honeycomb, Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in White Russian, Estée Edit The Barest Contour lip Liner in 05 In The Buff, Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème in 246 Slow Burn, Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in 1993 Comfort Matte, and Too Faced’s Cosmetics Melted Matte Liquified Matte Long Wear Lipstick in Queen B.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Honeycomb: This product goes on smooth with a creamy finish. It has sufficient staying power and really helps keep my lips hydrated. It’s really nude color. It’s a very smooth and buttery lipstick.

Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in White Russian: This is a sheer lipgloss.  I do find it a tad sticky like a typical lipgloss and it doesn’t really hydrate but it’s certainly not drying. The color is completely nude and disappears on my lip. Of all the six in the collection, this has to be my lip favorite.

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Estée Edit The Barest Contour lip Liner in 05 In The Buff: This is soft and creamy lip liner that I really like. It glides on smoothly and gives the perfect color for a barely there look.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème in 246 Slow Burn: I love the Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Creme formula. It’s very hydrating and smooth yet matte at the same time. The color also lasts a long time. Marc  Jacobs is one of my favorite lipstick brands.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in 1993 Comfort Matte: This formula is not super drying and lasts all day.  My lips always feel moisturized. I have very happy with the color as well.

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Too Faced’s Cosmetics Melted Matte Liquified Matte Long Wear Lipstick in Queen B: Finally, this matte lipstick glides on very evenly, very smooth, and dried with a great finish. It stays on all day.  It does not come off with eating and drinking and it is still on by the end of the day.

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