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Archive for May, 2011

Get a Summer Glow with Milani Baked Blushes!

May 24th, 2011 by Crystal

When I first started out doing makeup I would always put color on the apples of my cheeks, like every makeup book says to do. Then I realized how unflattering it was for my roundish face shape. It only accentuated the natural plumpness there.

It’s much more pleasing for me to apply blush onto the hollows or contours of the cheeks. This is not only slimming but enables me to wear loud, sparkly colors like a pro. Besides, it makes contouring and layering with bronzers and highlighters easier.

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Enter the Schick Intuition Glamourai Sweepstakes!

May 23rd, 2011 by Crystal

I don’t read fashion blogs as much as I devour my daily beauty blog fix, but The Glamourai is one fashion blog I’ve definitely heard of. If you love the person behind the clothes or just admire her impeccable fashion, get a piece of her style with this sweepstakes by Schicks Intuition.

Schick comes out with limited edition designs each year for their Intuition Razor (review coming soon!) but now they’re giving you the opportunity to vote for one of next year’s designs. What’s even cooler is that they’re designed by Kelly from The Glamourai! This is one collaboration you don’t want to miss for a smooth Summer.

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Nighttime Skincare: Dr. D Schwab Ginkgo

May 23rd, 2011 by Crystal

To own a memory foam mattress would be a dream, but in reality I do have a memory foam pillow. Still, it was a great investment for my neck and head plus it’s fun. The way I see things, it’s important to take care of yourself even in an unconscious state.

This brings me to my point about nighttime skincare. You’re not busy doing anything for the 6-8 hours you’re asleep so why not pamper and restore your skin? Just do me a favor and make sure to wash off all your makeup before you generously smooth on a nice serum and moisturizer.

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Crystal Says: Weekend Beauty Reads

May 21st, 2011 by Crystal

This is one of those cases where the blurry shot actually looks better than a focused one would. I just bought this jar of holographic silver nail glitter and there are simply no words to describe how gorgeous it look in the sunlight.

But a photo can completely do the job. Just look at the blurred flashes of rainbow! They make me happy every time I see them and remind me of holiday lights or maybe outerspace. Either way it’s my favorite picture of the moment.

Any exciting plans this weekend? I’m going to see Pirates of the Caribbean and play around with my camera. Lucky for me, my photogenic sister agreed to model if need be. But don’t forget to click on over for some Weekend Beauty Reads first!

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