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All Things Beautiful XO

Stephanie Louise Telford & her guide on beauty, style, & glitter!

Quick Peek at our Home with new Kleenex Styles!

March 14, 2014 By StephanieLouise 160Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F03%2Fquick-peek-at-our-home-with-new-kleenex.htmlQuick+Peek+at+our+Home+with+new+Kleenex+Styles%212014-03-14+21%3A20%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F03%2Fquick-peek-at-our-home-with-new-kleenex-styles.html

Quick Peek at our Home with new Kleenex Styles, DIY, Decor, Home, House, Style, Fashion, Rainbow, Storage, pattern, staple,

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One of the most depressing things about having a spouse in the military is never really feeling like your house is “yours”. I actually quite like our house but soon enough we will be off to a new base with a whole new floorplan & location. One important thing I’ve learned over the years is to buy things that make your space enjoyable but moveable if need be. Kleenex has a bunch of new styles- you to make this easy- keep reading to see them in action around our house!

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One of my favorite hobbies is cooking & we’ve recently converted some bookshelves into nooks for all my odds & ends. Here are a few of my antique & modern plates displayed- they’re really pretty & I feel special every time I use one! Speaking of well-loved antiques- check out my gorgeous but ancient Betty Crocker Cookbook! This has been passed down multiple generations in my family & I absolutely adore it. Inside you’ll find how to greet your husband when he comes home (no really!), how to properly set a table, & how to be a good hostess. Okay…so maybe I’ll just look at the recipes & pictures? Notice my pretty but neutral Kleenex box kept in the front, I’m constantly worried about germs or dust so they live here happily.

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Our downstairs bathroom is a half bath & extremely dark. The new Kleenex Cool Touch style is super cool- blue & metallic. I set up the bathroom with a lot of my childhood shells & such. Growing up in Hunting Beach, California I had my room done in ocean-type stuff pretty much up until adulthood. I love having my items in this small space because I think it helps brighten up the bathroom & it tends to be a conversation starter when we have company. This blue box totally fits the ocean/beach theme- & the Kleenex inside are cooling. When I’m sick I tend to stay downstairs more & these are super refreshing!

Quick Peek at our Home with new Kleenex Styles, DIY, Decor, Home, House, Style, Fashion, Rainbow, Storage, pattern, staple,

Although we have Kleenex spread throughout the house I wanted to show you one of my favorite areas in my living room- I call it the eclectic corner. The picture was painted by my grandmother Gloria. She’s a fantastic artist & I have multiple projects throughout my house from her. I used to summer with my grandparents in Colorado so this painting both reminds me of family & looks calming. The shelf holds random odds & ends…in rainbow bins! I’m big on patterns, I love to mix & match them! Our house can look quite dark so this helps to brighten it up! I love this pattern from Kleenex– simple pattern but it easily goes with the others for a playful vibe. Exactly what I like in our living space!

Quick Peek at our Home with new Kleenex Styles, DIY, Decor, Home, House, Style, Fashion, Rainbow, Storage, pattern, staple,

I’m really happy with the new designs- very modern which is what I tend to go for! They have TONS of options though- from rainbow to floral to knit to watercolors! You can check out the new Kleenex styles here– because everyone needs some!

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Zoya Awakening Collection for Spring 2014 Swatches & Review

March 11, 2014 By StephanieLouise 161Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F03%2Fzoya-awakening-collection-for-spring.htmlZoya+Awakening+Collection+for+Spring+2014+Swatches+%26+Review2014-03-11+12%3A18%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F03%2Fzoya-awakening-collection-for-spring-2014-swatches-review.html

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So with a new season comes a new Zoya collection & this one is all about classic spring shades, some with a slight twist! You might notice Monet isn’t mentioned here- it will be in a post all on its own soon! Keep reading to see these shades in action & hear my thoughts!

 All swatches on bare nails with a Out the Door.

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Zoya Cole- A softened peach cream. 3 thin coats.

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Zoya Dillon- A pale slightly metallic mint with green/gold fine shimmer. 3 coats.

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Zoya Brooklyn- A buttery, soft gold with a slightly metallic pearl finish. 3 thin coats.

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Zoya Hudson- A cool toned somewhat metallic orchid with gold & pink fine shimmer. 3 thin coats.

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Zoya Dot- A cool, pale pink creme. 3 thin coats.

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Zoya Rebel- A cool, mellowed somewhat metallic Caribbean blue with gold & perhaps green shimmer. 3 easy coats.

This is a very expected array of spring-y colors with a few twists here & there.  My favorites were Dillon, Rebel, & Hudson. I dig those shimmers a lot! I might have been able to get away with 2 coats with all 3 had I not been photographing. Cole needed some TLC in the application department ( I might’ve needed to do 4 coats) & Brooklyn was a bit streaky for me. Dot was kind of in the middle for me- I just don’t rock pale pinks often against my skintone.

You can purchase these shades from the Zoya website & from select Ulta stores.

Which shades are your favorite? Any colors you’re really feeling say “SPRING!” to you? If these are too demure for you, I’ve been using some in nail art I’ll be sharing soon- just a thought!

Filed Under: Nails, Reviews

It Cosmetics CC Your Way To Beautiful Skin Collection + Naturally Pretty Matte Violet Eye Tutorial

March 10, 2014 By StephanieLouise 162Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F03%2Fit-cosmetics-cc-your-way-to-beautiful.htmlIt+Cosmetics+CC+Your+Way+To+Beautiful+Skin+Collection+%2B+Naturally+Pretty+Matte+Violet+Eye+Tutorial2014-03-10+18%3A08%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F03%2Fit-cosmetics-cc-your-way-to-beautiful-skin-collection-naturally-pretty-matte-violet-eye-tutorial.html

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It Cosmetics has come out with one of the absolute best value sets I’ve seen period in their It Cosmetics CC Your Way To Beautiful Skin Anti-Aging 4pc. Collection. Today you can pick this up at a special low-price of only $58.98 for ONE DAY ONLY. Keep reading to see what I think since I’ve had the opportunity to preview & review this set & stay tuned for a video demo including one of my favorite eye looks using the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Matte Palette!

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Included in this set is the brand new SUPERSIZE version of the Your Skin but Better Full Coverage CC+ Cream, also new to the brand is the Plush Paddle Foundation Brush, the Tightline Waterproof Mascara, & the also brand-new CC+ Lip Serum Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Creme Gloss in the shade “Love”.

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Apply Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+ to clean skin, or over top of your moisturizer. A little goes a long way; blend well to develop perfect color match. With the Heavenly Luxe Plush Paddle Foundation Brush, apply a smooth, even layer to face, neck, and decollete.

Starting at the root of lashes, hold the Tightline slim wand horizontally, then wiggle and sweep the brush up and through your lashes. Can be worn alone or under mascara for a more visible eye liner effect. Lightly and gently press Tightline along the root of your lash line, filling in the gaps between your lashes; move along the entire upper lash line for a beautiful Tightline eye liner effect.

Glide CC+ Lip Serum over your lips for instant color correction and lip tone. Can be worn day or night for an ultra-hydrating treatment and naturally pretty flush of color that lasts!


It Cosmetics Your Skin but Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ replaces your full-coverage foundation, SPF, antiaging serum, hydrating moisturizer, color corrector, skin-brightener, and pore minimizing primer in one step.

You can view my review of the It Cosmetics Your Skin but Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ (along with the It Cosmetics Brow Power & Eyeliner I used n the tutorial) here in detail. I did want to tell you that in the video you can see a size comparison between the regular size & the supersize- crazy right?! So much awesome! I am almost out of mine in Fair & need to buy a new one, bummer medium is definitely too dark. Luckily if you order you can choose from Fair, Light, Medium,Tan, or Rich to find your perfect match.

Heavenly Luxe Plush Paddle Foundation Brush
The Heavenly Luxe Plush Paddle Foundation Brush helps to smoothly apply CC+.

So like I said in the video, this type of brush isn’t normally my first choice. I just haven’t found my match you know? Here’s why this one is different- it is all about the bristles. I think the main issue with most paddle brushes is lack of density & being too stiff- 2 things this brush has hit out of the park. I think I finally found a match!

Tightline Waterproof Mascara & Primer
New Tightline Waterproof Mascara takes the place of your eye liner, lash-enhancing serum primer, and waterproof mascara!

Have a mascara that just doesn’t do anything for you? Have blonde lashes (waves hand frantically) & have issues getting mascara all the way to the root?You’re going to love this. In the video I specifically show you how I use it- to make mascaras that stink pretty darn awesome. I tend to use this as a primer & with the tiniest wand to date it also doubles as a super black, long-wearing mascara.

CC+ Lip Serum Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Creme Gloss in Love
CC+ Lip Serum Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Creme Gloss helps to color correct and provide intense hydration to your lips.

I am a professed lip junkie but I definitely am head-over-heels for this new marvel! Love is a really natural somewhat sheer rose shade, perfect MLBB(my lips but better) color! I mean, the texture just blew me away. So comfortable, so pretty, & so good for my somewhat dry lips! This gets my squeal of the post award, I can’t wait to get my hands on more shades!

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Check out one of my favorite looks with the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Matte Palette Vol. 1 (check out my full review of this palette here!) using one of my favorite shades, Violet. If you’re interested in seeing the tutorial for this look & all of the products I’ve mentioned in this kit demonstrated check out my video here & please remember to subscribe, it’ll make my day!

Purchase the It Cosmetics CC YOUR WAY TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN 4 Piece collection from QVC March 10th for $58.98 (while supplies last) for ONE DAY ONLY from midnight to 2:59 AM ET at this special price. I have to say, I highly recommend it! The value is amazing! Please do let me know if you’re interested in any looks in particular & I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Filed Under: Eyes, Lips, Reviews, Skin, Tools, Tutorials & Looks

February 2014 Beauty Lust List + Update featuring Makeup Geek, NYX, & Blogger Enablers!

February 28, 2014 By StephanieLouise 163Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Ffebruary-2014-beauty-lust-list-update.htmlFebruary+2014+Beauty+Lust+List+%2B+Update+featuring+Makeup+Geek%2C+NYX%2C+%26+Blogger+Enablers%212014-02-28+15%3A26%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Ffebruary-2014-beauty-lust-list-update-featuring-makeup-geek-nyx-blogger-enablers.html

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First off, I apologize for not putting up a January Beauty Lust List! I was in California for IMATS LA & I barely had time to breathe period! So for this month’s list I’ve come up with a handful (okay, a larger handful…) of items I’m lusting after. I mean, there is just always something right? Keep reading to see what I picked up from my last Beauty Lust List & what I’m wanting this month…plus my blogger/vlogger enablers…you know you love those!

From my December 2013 Beauty Lust List which you can see here I actually ended up with both of the palettes! I reviewed the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte Palette here quite recently & then my hubby picked up the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette for me for Valentine’s Day. Hopefully I’ll have that reviewed but so far I really like it & it smells divine!

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It Cosmetics Feel The Moment Anti-Aging Ultra Hydrating Sensory Awakening Primer Serum– Yes, just yes. I need this! A primer/serum duo? Already excited….but then add in extra hydration & I’m sold! With my dry skin some primers meant for me are honestly…thick. Or leave makeup patchy. Or break me out because it is too heavy. On top of all that, It Cosmetics pretty much only puts out products that are good for you & your skin. Even their eyeliners. I trust them more than I trust half the doctors I’ve seen.

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Etherea– Seriously…it is like Hourglass knows they have me by the pursestraps. Because…they pretty much do. I finally broke down & bought the fabulous Hourglass limited edition palette (after serious consideration & hunting) & have really had a hard time wanting to use anything else for setting. This is some voodoo magic in a powder! I’m already restraining myself & they come out with this gorgeous new line of blushes. Uhg. I feel like Etherea needs to be mine, doesn’t it look like the perfect cool pink complementary tone for most makeup looks?

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NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Razzle– In the photo, this looks like a hot pink leaning orchid-ish type shade? Maybe? Either way I need to finally go out & grab these. I’m absolutely addicted to the glosses (I also need the new shades from that line too!) so it stands to reason I’ll love these too. They’ve gotten great feedback- comfortable lip products are so IN right now!

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Stila Smudge Stick Eyeliners in Sienna, Mint Julep, & Sepia– The basics of the Stila Smudge Stick Eyeliners are simple- long wearing, beautiful, & easy to apply. I’ve been sold since I tried my first one…which has consequently cost me quite a lot of dough. But they’re absolutely worth it. Recently they came out with a bunch of new shades but my top 3 shades on the list are Sienna (burnt orange bronze), Mint Julep (pale looking mint), & Sepia (metallic golden dark beige). Each shade speaks to me & I think I’ll use all three quite a lot!

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Butter London Nail Polish Lucy in the Sky– Normally I’d go on & on trying to describe a glitzy glitter polish but instead I’ll leave you with the description from Sephora: “A sheer, iridescent, gold and silver glitter suspended in a rosy pink base”. Yes. I need it.

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It Cosmetics Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain in Je Ne Sais Quoi– Another It Cosmetics product…stop rolling your eyes! I need all the things! Again, this gloss contains great for you ingredients but it is also a stain. Pretty exciting stuff for me since my lips have been needing some tlc. A stain that’s nourishing? & repairing? & actually looks pretty? Yes please! So much yes!

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Makeup Geek Gel Eyeliner in Rave– I picked up some Makeup Geek items awhile back & really have been enjoying them…but I didn’t pick up any eyeliners. I sure wish I had seen Marlena’s swatch of Rave before my order! It looks kind of gray in the photo above & kind of bronze-y on her arm…so maybe it is a bit taupe? Either way…I want it! These are supposed to be smudge-proof & water-resistant as well…even more interested!

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Makeup Geek Pigment in Utopia-I’ve been waiting a LONG time for this pigment & it always seems to be out of stock! Utopia has been all over the blogg/vlog universe…& I need it. It should be back in March- I’m tempted to snap it up then but then another part of me says I should wait for a sale. I still haven’t decided yet & I doubt I’m the only one yearning after it!

BLOGGER/VLOGGER ENABLERS
The blogs I read & videos I watch that constantly leave me wanting to splurge on beauty.  
The FabZilla‘s Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush (Diffused Heat): Review, Swatch, FOTD-Kath is ridiculous. I mean, how could I not want the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Diffused Heat after reading her review? Sure, I already wanted one….but then she had to add to the disease! Look how peachy, glosy, & gorgeous it looks on her lovely face!
Phyrra & her opinion of the Too Faced Candlelight Glow Highlighting Powder Duo in her Holy Grail Beauty Products post really got me going to. Have I ever tried this? I have LOTS of Too Faced products…but have I even touched this one for myself? I honestly don’t think I have! Phyrra convinced me that next time I’m in the store I’ll be trying this highlighting duo out…& with Phyrra’s glowing (literally, Ha!) recommendation I’ll likely be purchasing it myself!
Sheila is the blogger behind Painted Ladies & every since she fell for Makeup Geek Eyeshadows I can’t help but want to add to my collection too. Every. Single. Time. I mean, when she creates these gorgeous looks, does she just know that she’s forcing me against my will to purchase more? I want my eyes to be that pretty! Just check out this post where she makes me think I now NEED Makeup Geek Appletini & Cosmopolitan! Clearly she’s enabling me. I have no control. (Ha. Control about makeup, good one!)
Well that’s my Beauty Lust List for February! What’s on your list currently? Anything I need to add?

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Zoya Spring 2014 Pixie Dust Gradient Holo Baby Shower Nail Art

February 26, 2014 By StephanieLouise 164Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fzoya-spring-2014-pixie-dust-gradient.htmlZoya+Spring+2014+Pixie+Dust+Gradient+Holo+Baby+Shower+Nail+Art2014-02-26+21%3A35%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fzoya-spring-2014-pixie-dust-gradient-holo-baby-shower-nail-art.html

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Funny thing, I seem to get some random requests for easy baby shower/baby themed nails here & there! Is it because of the now very in baby themed parties- showers, gender reveal, etc. type things going on? No idea! But I do know that if you request it…I have it! So today I’m showing you an easy baby shower themed nail art gradient using the three shades I reviewed here from the Zoya Textured Holo Magical Pixie Collection Spring 2014 which I reviewed here.

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So this is a really basic design & although super blingy & holo & textured…I find these colors quite soft. Appropriate when it comes to traditional baby colors but definitely a whole lot more fun!

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This is super easy to do honestly but I’ll run it down anyway. Start out with 2 thin coats of Zoya Cosmo. Use the other two coordinating shades (Lux & Vega) at either the base or tip of the nails using a cosmetic sponge very lightly. Using Cosmo as a base is great because it is so light that it almost looks like a light stain making the gradient really easy to achieve. Using a cosmetic sponge lightly just makes application & layering so much easier while keeping the textured look.

Thoughts? What kind of baby shower type nails would you rock? Digging these textures still?

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It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte Eyeshadow Palette Swatches & Review

February 25, 2014 By StephanieLouise 1651 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fit-cosmetics-naturally-pretty-vol-1.htmlIt+Cosmetics+Naturally+Pretty+Vol.+1+Matte+Eyeshadow+Palette+Swatches+%26+Review2014-02-25+15%3A56%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fit-cosmetics-naturally-pretty-vol-1-matte-eyeshadow-palette-swatches-review.html

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I’ve been waiting a very long time to get my hands on some It Cosmetics eyeshadows! I’m proud to say I now have some & I seriously couldn’t wait to get this review underway for you guys! Normally this is a teaser space- did I like it? Will you want it? But I’m doing something a bit different. I’m declaring the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte Eyeshadow Palette a necessary palette, as in you need it, keep reading to find out why!

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From It Cosmetics- Apply your choice luxe high-performance anti-aging eye shadows for a beautiful, naturally pretty look! These anti-aging ultra luxe eye shadows can be worn wet or dry, as shadows or liners. Colors can be worn alone, or mixed together. To transform any matte shadow shade into a gorgeous shimmery pearl shade, just dip your brush first into your choice of matte shade, then tap your brush into the transforming pearl shadow, then apply.

The palette itself comes housed in a velour-type outer packaging (this faint pink as seen above!) that feels sturdy. The closure is magnetic & much like beloved Cargo palettes you can see here the closure lays flat against the palette which definitely helps when traveling to stay closed. Although I like the overall construction I’m not a fan of this type of fabric outside packaging (a bit like the Urban Decay original Naked Palette) because over time my letters start to fade off & I find other forms easier to sanitize. Personal preference of course.

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Inside you have a nice sized mirror, 14 eyeshadows, one transforming eyeshadow, & some seriously flashy fabulous gold background. I dig this, seriously, I get a bit more happy every time I open it. Each shade name is labeled below the eyeshadow, something I crazy appreciate after a few brands stopped doing that this year. I love that I can look down & know by name which shades to tell you guys I have on without rigorous research. I actually like that this palette doesn’t come with a brush (although some It Cosmetics deals for this palette do) because it makes the palette that much more compact & travel friendly. Let’s be real- I’m using more that one brush when I do my eyeshadow…always. I’m high-maintenance even when I’m in a hurry apparently.

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Top row left to right- Sheer Joy, Soft Light, Warmth, Soulful, Mocha, Violet, Midnight, Noir.
Bottom row left to right- Love, Sunrise, Sunset, All Heart, Java, Iconic, Transforming Pearl.

The texture on this palette overall is exactly what I’d expect from It Cosmetics- it is exceptional. I feel like these shadows are almost creamy but not difficult to blend at all. In fact, if you’ve had issues with blending matte shadows in the past, you will love these shades. The blendability is out of this world.

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Here are my swatches over primer done with a clean, dry fingertip.
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Left to right: Sheer Joy, Soft Light, Warmth, Soulful, Love, Sunrise, Sunset, All Heart.
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Left to right: Mocha, Violet, Midnight, Noir, Java, Iconic, Transforming Pearl.
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Here is a better shot of the Transforming Pearl so you can see the sheen & dimension a bit better.
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Here are Love, Sunrise, Sunset, & All Heart topped with the Transforming Pearl. Although I like the addition of the Transforming Pearl for highlighting & center of my lid I don’t find myself using it very much for actual transforming. I find it dampens these oh-so-pigmented shades a bit more than I’d like so I stick to highlighting my matte looks with it. Obviously this is just personal preference.
It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte Palette Breakdown:
– Can create an all matte look or add in a subtle pearl finish where wanted.
– Colors range from warm to cool for big variety.
– Shades actually become more exciting as you use them & find color combinations.
-Nearly zero fallout for me.
– Paraben-free, fragrance-free, sulfate-free, & cruelty free.
– Great for aging skin with Hydrating Age Reverse and Prevent Complex and infused with Peptides, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Silk, Anti-Oxidants and Drops of Lightโ„ข Technology.
– Flattering shades that will take you from day to night.
– Can use them wet or dry, as eyeshadows or liners. 
– Helps diffuse the look of wrinkles & lines on the lid.
– Blends like a dream.
-Palette is sturdy & stays closed while traveling.
Overall…I’m thrilled with this palette & am kicking myself for not having more It Cosmetics eyeshadows already in my stash. Since this is labeled as “Vol. 1” I am crossing my fingers for many more to come…because I need them in my life.  This is one of those strange brands that works well for everyone- aging skin, young skin, dry skin, oily skin…they honestly cater to everyone somehow. I have some It Cosmetics holy grail items in my stash (Check out my review of their CC Cream & my favorite highlighter possibly ever both from It Cosmetics!) & I’m more than happy to continue to add to my collection. 
You can purchase the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Eyeshadow Palette for $42.00 from the It Cosmetics website & also at ULTA. That’s significantly less than many other palettes of this size & honestly, most aren’t anywhere near this quality. 

I’m beyond thrilled & have been having significant issues using anything else since this palette arrived. Even when I do use another palette I find myself using this as a companion to make just the right look that isn’t too metallic or shimmery. What shades appeal to you most in this palette? I definitely want to do some eyeshadow tutorials using it, anything in particular you want to see?

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Glamour Doll Eyes Insider Package Video for Feb 2014 + Swatches + Jan Looks

February 21, 2014 By StephanieLouise 166Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fglamour-doll-eyes-insider-package-video.htmlGlamour+Doll+Eyes+Insider+Package+Video+for+Feb+2014+%2B+Swatches+%2B+Jan+Looks2014-02-21+21%3A18%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fglamour-doll-eyes-insider-package-video-for-feb-2014-swatches-jan-looks.html

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GDE Insider. Affiliate links.

Hey guys! So today I have a new kind of post for you which I’m pretty excited about! As some of you may know, I’m a Glamour Doll Eyes Insider which basically means I get a little sample package each month & post 4+ looks to the Glamour Doll Eyes Facebook page. I had asked on twitter if you’d be interested in seeing unboxing videos/posts & the answer was yes! Keep reading to see what I got in my package for February 2014.
You can view everything in the downbar of my video by clicking here! Please don’t forget to subscribe!


Products I received in my Glamour Doll Eyes Insider Package-
Glamour Doll Eyes Blush in Risky Business (vegan & eye/lip/nail/face safe)
Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze Gloss in Social Butterfly (vegan)
Glamour Doll Eyes Sample Size Pigment in Social Suicide (not lip safe/vegan)
Glamour Doll Eyes Sample Size Pigment in Funeral Parlor (lip safe/vegan)
Glamour Doll Eyes Sample Size Pigment in Angel Wings (lip safe/vegan)
Glamour Doll Eyes Sample Size Pigment in Fiji Mermaid (not lip safe/vegan)
Glamour Doll Eyes Sample Size Pigment in Morocco (lip safe/vegan)
Glamour Doll Eyes Sample Size Pigment in Down & Dirty (lip safe/vegan)

& here are more details about the 4 looks I posted for January 2014 here using Glamour Doll Eyes products!

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GDE Look #1- Glamour Doll Eyes shadows in Surprise!, Phyrra, & Summer Skies !

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GDE Look #2- Pigments in Gold Digger, Illusion, Unveil, & Doll House!

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GDE Look #3- Flawless in the inner corner & browbone, Gold Digger in the center, & Oddity in the outer corner!

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GDE Look #4- Using Reckless, Unveil, & Illusion. I thought it made my eyes look so blue!

Have you tried any Glamour Doll Eye products? Any looks you want to see with the new shades I got in the video? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Filed Under: Eyes, Haul, Indie/Handmade, Tutorials & Looks

Zoya Textured Holo Magical Pixie Collection Spring 2014 Swatches & Review

February 20, 2014 By StephanieLouise 167Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fzoya-textured-holo-magical-pixie.htmlZoya+Textured+Holo+Magical+Pixie+Collection+Spring+2014+Swatches+%26+Review2014-02-20+16%3A21%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fzoya-textured-holo-magical-pixie-collection-spring-2014-swatches-review.html

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PR Sample. Affiliate links.

I could not be more excited about the trio from Zoya I’ll be showing you today! No really, it isn’t possible to be more thrilled. If you’ve been wanting a textured nail polish with a whole lot of bling & glitters that catch lots of light you’re really going to dig the  Zoya Magical Pixie Collection, check out my photos & review below!

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Zoya says “Imagine the best-selling Zoya PixieDust formula amped up with larger glitter and the first ever holographic pixie particle – for a never before seen magical effect!”

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I’ve applied these shades without base or top coat as recommended by Zoya. All 3 shades are the most textured finish we’ve seen from Zoya & notably more blinged with the addition of multi-sized holographic shimmer & glitters. These polishes seriously speak to me..get ready for LOTS of pictures! Above is Zoya Cosmo with Flash so you can see the magnitude of awesome glitter in each bottle!

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To apply I recommend doing very thin coats & letting them dry in-between. I did 2-3 thin coats for each shade & skipped topcoat for that super textured effect. I’m sure that these would be amazing with top coat too, I’ll be playing with these shades in nail art & might have to show them that way too!

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Zoya Pixie Dust in Cosmo- a silver crystal sparkle, textured PixieDust with mega hex iridescent particles. I think Cosmo is my favorite…it just goes with everything. Cosmo is just so blingy & more crystal than silver so it isn’t so silver that it won’t look great with gold or other tones.

a silver crystal sparkle, textured PixieDust with mega hex iridescent particles. – See more at: http://zoya.com/content/item/Zoya/Zoya-Nail-Polish-in-Cosmo-ZP717.html#sthash.tQ0XseAZ.dpuf
a silver crystal sparkle, textured PixieDust with mega hex iridescent particles. – See more at: http://zoya.com/content/item/Zoya/Zoya-Nail-Polish-in-Cosmo-ZP717.html#sthash.tQ0XseAZ.dpuf
a silver crystal sparkle, textured PixieDust with mega hex iridescent particles. – See more at: http://zoya.com/content/item/Zoya/Zoya-Nail-Polish-in-Cosmo-ZP717.html#sthash.tQ0XseAZ.dpuf

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Zoya Pixie Dust in Lux- a rose quartz sparkle textured PixieDust with mega hex iridescent particles. This is an ulta-soft feminine pink with that girly feel. But with a lot more silver at certain angles.

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Zoya Pixie Dust in Vega- a blue opal sparkle textured PixieDust with mega hex iridescent particles. It is much lighter in person & maybe even a bit more seafoam-ish in coloring. I think my camera tried to make it more blue but figure it a bit more silver to be on the safe side on the nail.

These aren’t like the original Zoya Pixie Dusts so if you don’t dig a chunkier texture these might not be for you. Which is fine with me. I’ll take them all, I totally dig this. The edginess, the feel, the wear time which tends to be quite longer for me, & the bling. Oh the bling. I love these but they may not be for everyone. I really hope they come out with more…maybe a poppin summer release? I want a SERIOUS coral & maybe a purple? Zoya fairies…are you listening?

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This collection is available on the Zoya website currently for $10. There are always awesome deals going on so you might even be able to snag them & some more shades…check my vast Zoya obsession history here for ideas!

Have you been keeping an eye out for this new Zoya idea? What do you think? Which shade is your favorite? 

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Philosophy Loveswept eau de Toilette Spray Review

February 19, 2014 By StephanieLouise 168Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fphilosophy-loveswept-eau-de-toilette.htmlPhilosophy+Loveswept+eau+de+Toilette+Spray+Review2014-02-19+13%3A57%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fphilosophy-loveswept-eau-de-toilette-spray-review.html

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Husband bought it. Affiliate links.
So hubby did pretty great this Valentine’s Day (or rather I did!) & he picked up the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (which I’ll review for you soon!) & this lovely fragrance from Philosophy. Philosophy Loveswept is a soft floral with a romantic musky base. Keep reading to see what I think!

I first picked up this fragrance for a sniff in my local BX (military base store) because it was out for a Valentine’s Day display. Obviously it fits perfectly from the name to the heart on the bottle right? I’m a limited edition Philosophy fragrance fan. The regular line doesn’t really fit me but those tend to suck me in & rip my wallet from my manicured claws. I have tend to really enjoy the spring & summer mixes but this is totally different from those.
Philosophy Loveswept has a great mix of notes you’ll find in varying scent in my collection, like pink jasmine, cedarwood, & violet. & also…some notes I’m not usually drawn to at all like amber & bergamot. Somehow…this mix really works for me though! Although the base is musky which I don’t usually dig somehow the more floral/fruity side really makes it work for me!

Notes:
– Top: bergamot, blue violet.
– Middle: lotus blossom, pink jasmine, purple passionfruit.
– Base: musk, creamy amber, white cedarwood.
I’d describe Philosophy Loveswept as romantic & feminine with a touch of flirtatious. I feel girly wearing this, like those girls who twirl in springtime commercials? Oh come on, you know what I’m talking about! With oversize hats & sunglasses? Yep! 
You can find Philosophy Loveswept at Sephora, Nordstrom, Macys, the Philosophy website, & wherever Philosophy is sold for varying prices depending on size. There are also other options like lotions, body washes, travel fragrances, etc.
Have you taken a whiff yet? What did you get or gift for Valentine’s Day? Any favorite Philosophy products I should check out?

Filed Under: Fragrance, Gifts, Reviews

My Valentine’s Day Mixed Glitter Manicure!

February 14, 2014 By StephanieLouise 169Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fmy-valentines-day-mixed-glitter-manicure.htmlMy+Valentine%27s+Day+Mixed+Glitter+Manicure%212014-02-14+15%3A47%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fmy-valentines-day-mixed-glitter-manicure.html

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I bought it. PR Sample.

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I know today isn’t everyone’s cup o’ tea but I tend to really like Valentine’s Day! Should you show love every day? Of course! But it is also my parent’s anniversary (how sappy are they right?) so it is 2x as special to me. Today I thought it’d be a good day to break out my first decal from Vinyl Disorder as well since it is a holo heart. Keep reading for details!

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Base Color- OPI Do You Lilac It?
Pointer- Claire’s Splatter Nail Polish in Paparazzi
Middle- Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Confetti Cake
Ring- Heart nail decal is from Vinyl Disorder
Pinkie- Maybelline Color Show Street Art in Wild at Heart
Thumb- Claire’s Splatter Nail Polish in Pop Art
Topcoat- Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant

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You can check out lots more nail art type decals on the Vinyl Disorder website as well, I really think the Mustaches would be cute for Mustache March!I love glitter mix n’ match manicures like this! What are you rocking for the day of love? Would love to see your nails, feel free to send me links on twitter & such or link them below using comment luv!

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