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

Rimmel Mod Peachy Spring Makeup Look + Tutorial, Video, Reviews, & Sweepstakes!

April 14, 2014 By StephanieLouise 146Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F04%2Frimmel-mod-peachy-spring-makeup-look.htmlRimmel+Mod+Peachy+Spring+Makeup+Look+%2B+Tutorial%2C+Video%2C+Reviews%2C+%26+Sweepstakes%212014-04-14+18%3A49%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F04%2Frimmel-mod-peachy-spring-makeup-look-tutorial-video-reviews-sweepstakes.html

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When it comes to mod inspired makeup, the #beautyinspiration for me is the structure. I love the boldness of the eye & distinct lines. While I adore the look of bold eyes I have been getting lots of requests for more wearable looks. For this mod-inspired eye look using drugstore foundation, mascara, & various other Rimmel London products I improvised with going more of the peach route rather than classic black & white. Mod often involves nude lips & subtle cheeks so I thought this would be the perfect way for me to go personally!

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Honestly I had most of the Rimmel products I needed to create this look but I made a quick trip to Walmart to fill it out as well. Walmart has the lowest overall prices around & a nice selection of Rimmel products in general. Lots of options & shades including some of my favorite products! Want an even better deal? Rimmel is celebrating their 180 year anniversary & their will be $1 off coupons in Sunday papers! You can also enter the Rimmel Sweepstakes at the base of this post!

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All of the products shown in photos below are demonstrated in the video tutorial above. Please remember to subscribe & give it a thumbs up if you found it helpful!

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For the base of this look I used the new Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation in the shade Light Ivory. The color match was right on & I was shocked that a mousse foundation that feels so incredibly lightweight gave me such great coverage. To conceal spots I used the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair & under my eyes to brighten I brought in the Rimmel Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighter in Light. The fabulous peach shade on my cheeks is another new Rimmel product with a mousse texture called Stay Blushed! Liquid Cheek Tint & the shade I used is Peach Flush.

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For eyeshadow I used the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Stick in Bulletproof Beige as a base then the Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Paint in Peachy Apricot in the crease. The cut crease is such a mod touch but using more wearable colors makes it feel more fresh & wearable. On my waterline I have the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Nude to brighten & then the shade Black on my tightline to darken by my lashes.

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For my winged out liner I used the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Precision Micro Eyeliner which is waterproof & has a fabulously fine tip. It made creating a retro wing a snap! On my lashes I’m using the new Rimmel Scandal Eyes Retro Glam Mascara in Carbon Black which has an hourglass brush that fans out my lashes to create a bold, wide-eyed look. This is an awesome drugstore mascara!

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On my lips I used one of my favorites- the Rimmel Show Of Lip lacquer in Luna. Isn’t this shade fabulously vintage feeling yet still mod? It is so creamy but doesn’t wash me out. Plus it plays nicely with the look without being overpowering. On top of all that it is crazy comfortable to wear.

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My nails & mod-inspired nail art is Rimmel too! This is the new Rimmel Salon Pro with Lycra Nail Polish in Punk Rock. To seal in my design & add shine I topped it with the Rimmel Finishing Touch Ultra Shine Top Coat. Love this taupe-y rock shade, unexpectedly fun!

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There you have it! I’d love to see ow you get your mod look- interpretations are so fun! There is also the Coty/Rimel sweepstakes to enter! 25 winners will recieve $50 worth of Rimmel products to achieve beautiful looks! You can enter that here! Good luck to everyone entering!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The Coty® Rimmel® Giveaway starts at 4/2/14 at 12:00 A.M. (midnight) ET and ends on 4/25/14 at 11:59:59 PM ET. Open only to (i) members of the Social Fabric community, (ii) legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and (iii) who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Click here for Official Rules and details including how to enter, entry criteria, prizes and restrictions, etc. Void in PR and where prohibited. Sponsor: Collective Bias, Inc.

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Covergirl Bombshell Eye Tutorial & $100 GC Giveaway!

February 13, 2014 By StephanieLouise 170Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fcovergirl-bombshell-eye-tutorial-100-gc.htmlCovergirl+Bombshell+Eye+Tutorial+%26+%24100+GC+Giveaway%212014-02-13+20%3A54%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fcovergirl-bombshell-eye-tutorial-100-gc-giveaway.html

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Want to check out my thoughts on some of the new Covergirl products? Want a $100 Walmart gift card to buy some of your own? If you answered yes to either of these questions you’re in the right place!


Huge thanks to Covergirl & Walmart for making this possible! The Walmart gift card and information have been provided by CoverGirl. Please remember to subscribe to me on youtube & across other social media by looking at my buttons on the left!

Covergirl Bombshell Shine Shadow in Copper Fling

Covergirl Bombshell Intensity Liner in Pitch Black

Covergirl Bombshell Volume Mascara in Very Black
Bombshell Collection Information
Taking cues from the new wave of bombshell beauty, with sexy starlets gracing magazine covers and lingerie-inspired looks on the runways, women are craving beauty tools that will help them stand out and feel sexy. So obsessed with achieving an over-the-top lash look, many women are “cocktailing” multiple mascaras, applying several different formulas to achieve the desired volume and definition.
COVERGIRL Bombshell Volume by LashBlast™ Mascara
Bombshell Volume mascara is now the best-selling CoverGirl product at Walmart*! This entirely new mascara experience, unlike any other two-step offering available, features a first-of-its-kind Boost System that has two brushes and two formulas for MEGA VOLUME and DRAMATIC INTENSITY.  It’s time to take lashes way beyond big.  Shades: Very Black, Black, Black/Brown and Brown
–          Step 1: Extreme volume basecoat that loads on the volume with a big brush and mega-volumizing formula to thicken lashes; the result is volume that’s even and clump-free
–          Step 2: Dark, intensifying topcoat that seals the look with a dark, smooth finish; the proprietary micro-thin lacquer offers maximum impact and lasting power in just one coat
* December 28, 2013 – January 3, 2014 sales period
COVERGIRL Bombshell Shine Shadow by LashBlast
With big sexy Bombshell volume, you need sexy shimmer and shine shadow that lasts all night. Shine Shadows feature reflective pigments that play with light to bring dimension to any look.
–          Available in six buildable, blendable, get-me-noticed shades, each shadow is easy to apply and leaves behind a creamy shimmer finish.
–          Shades: Ice Queen, Platinum Card, Color Me Money, Gold Goddess, Copper Fling and Ooh La Lilac
COVERGIRL Bombshell Intensity Liner
Bombshell eyes can be intense – and your liner should live up to the look. 
–          Intensity Liner is a precision felt tip pen with a smooth formula that glides on for a little or a lot of deep, dark sexy. 
–          The longwear liner is available in two shades, Pitch Black Passion and Chocolate Kiss – both providing liquid intensity for 24 hours of sexy Bombshell eyes. 

You can check out the products I used on Walmart.com here! This giveaway is US only & has a short turnaround time. Good luck to everyone entering!

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Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Just Jumped my Body Care!

February 11, 2014 By StephanieLouise 171Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fsuave-professionals-moroccan-infusion.htmlSuave+Professionals%C2%AE+Moroccan+Infusion+Just+Jumped+my+Body+Care%212014-02-11+14%3A55%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Fsuave-professionals-moroccan-infusion-just-jumped-my-body-care.html


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Sure I talk about dry skin a lot on my blog. Why? Why won’t I just shut it? Because of the awesome amount of appreciation I get from other dry-skinned gals when they fall for a new product on my recommendation. If you’ve read my absolute rave about the Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Shampoo & Deep Conditioning Mask Review here then you know I’m absolutely wild about their Moroccan Infusion line. When Suave released some body care products in the line & offered a review I literally squealed– I haven’t been this excited about a lotion in a very long time! Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Body Care line features authentic argan oil from Morocco, a lightweight miracle oil known to be rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Keep reading to check out my thoughts & enter to win a $1,000 gift card!

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  The Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Body Care line includes Body Lotion, a daily moisturizer that absorbs quickly for up to 24 hours of non-greasy hydration, and Dry Body Oil Spray, a non-greasy formula that absorbs instantly, locking in long-lasting moisture. The Dry Body Oil Spray is perfect for special occasions such as adding radiant sheen to legs. With a light, luxurious fragrance, these premium products create beautifully silky, radiant skin.

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Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion-
Suave ® Moroccan Infusion Lotion is infused with authentic Moroccan argan oil to leave your skin beautifully silky and stunningly radiant. Moroccan argan oil, known to have skin-softening antioxidants and nutrients, is one the world’s most treasured beauty secrets. Now this lightweight miracle oil is infused into a rich lotion, which absorbs quickly for silky, radiant skin.

This lotion smells absolutely divine- if you’re a Moroccan oil fan then this will be right up your alley! The scent is light & luxe & the texture is silky. I fell in love with the scent on Moroccan oil a long time ago- it blends with absolutely everything! Long lasting, blends in with skin without residue, & makes skin look healthy. I love the pump, I’ve been keeping it on my desk to apply to my legs after my shower while I wait for my computer to start up in the morning. It even works on my hands!

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Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Dry Body Oil-
Suave® Dry Body Oil Spray is infused with authentic Moroccan argan oil, one of the world’s most treasured beauty secrets. This body oil absorbs instantly to leave your skin beautifully silky and stunningly radiant.

The dry oil is not only convenient with the easy spray nozzle but also smells a bit stronger. With a non-greasy feeling this is perfect to apply all over the body- even if you are having to wear full snow-proof clothing still like I am. Bleck. Get used to thinking of this oil as easy to use- you won’t have that greasy feeling at all. Plus, it doesn’t rub off on my clothes!

Visit the Suave Beauty Facebook page to get tips for radiant skin, style advice from celebrity stylist Brad Goreski and enter the “Radiant Wishes” sweepstakes for a chance to win Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion products, a spa day or a trip to Los Angeles. Find more information about the Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Body Care products at www.Facebook.com/SuaveBeauty. For a chance to win a $1,000 gift card, let me know which of the Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Body Care products you would most like to try!

Sweepstakes Rules: 
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You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.
This sweepstakes runs from 2/7/2014-2/28/2014.
Be sure to visit the Suave Professionals® brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ posts!

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Let’s Save Some Cash with Target’s Cartwheel App! + $1,000 Giveaway!

February 4, 2014 By StephanieLouise 176Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Flets-save-some-cash-with-targets.htmlLet%27s+Save+Some+Cash+with+Target%27s+Cartwheel+App%21+%2B+%241%2C000+Giveaway%212014-02-04+14%3A14%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F02%2Flets-save-some-cash-with-targets-cartwheel-app-1000-giveaway.html

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If you shop at Target (which you guys know I happen to do A LOT!) then you know they have some great deals. Obviously my favorite departments are beauty & fashion but we’ve found some awesome items across the store. But you know me…a bargainista at heart! With the new to me Target Cartwheel app you can save even more with pretty much zero effort exerted! Keep reading to find out how to get the most from this free app & to enter to win an awesome $1,000.00 Target GiftCard®!

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First thing- Download the FREE Target Cartwheel App. I used my Google Playstore as I have an android & it was a snap. To sign in you’ll see these options. Don’t want it posting to your profiles? No biggie, when it asks just say no. The best part about connecting with Facebook is getting to see what your friends are scoping out or clipping to use later on. Smart since many of my friends have great taste right? notice the badge I earned when first signing up? Well you earn badges along app use by interacting, completing certain tasks, & even at savings milestones! You can then have more spaces open up on your Cartwheel. You start with 10 spots by the way! Not wanting to share with the world what you’re putting on your shopping list (Tampons perhaps?) then it isn’t a thang either, just add it to your private list & it won’t post to your friends using the app.
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If you’re a barcode-scanning fool like myself then you’ll love this- Target takes all your offers you want to use on your shopping list & combines them into a single scan barcode. This is generated by the Cartwheel app so that your whole list is applied to your checkout with one swipe. All you have to do is pull it up on your phone & let them scan right before you pay. You can also stack coupons & other discounts like Target specific coupons & your REDcard discount. Win! If you’re a big saver then you can actually use offers multiple times as well up to 6 times in one day per transaction. You can scan your Cartwheel 6 times a day which is way reasonable in my opinion.
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My favorite option is being able to search before I get to the store- I’m a planner! Sure you can scan anything in the store once you’re there which is awesome for random finds but if you know you’re going to be looking at something in particular why not plan ahead right? You can even view everything & then organize by the greatest discounts if you’re looking to save a lot quite quickly.
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Obviously I searched beauty first right? Right! Check out the awesome coupons on the brand spankin’ new Revlon items I’ve been hunting for! You can bet I’ll be picking them up at Target since they are cheaper than many other stores with this discount! What an awesome app for bargainistas like me! See some faces up there you recognize? Say hi to Jess from Love for Lacquer & Jessika of Polish Insomniac! Love these beautiful ladies….& apparently they share my Revlon wants!
Answer this question in the comments below for a chance to win the grand prize, a $1,000 Target GiftCard®!:  
What is the best bargain you’ve ever gotten from Target?

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. The notification email will come directly from BlogHer via the sweeps@blogher email address. You will have 72 hours to respond; otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.
This sweepstakes runs from 1/30 – 2/28.
Be sure to visit the Target Cartwheel brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ posts!

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Get the Look with That Awkward Moment, Beauty Box 5, & a GIVEAWAY!

January 23, 2014 By StephanieLouise 179Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fget-look-with-that-awkward-moment.htmlGet+the+Look+with+That+Awkward+Moment%2C+Beauty+Box+5%2C+%26+a+GIVEAWAY%212014-01-23+00%3A44%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fget-the-look-with-that-awkward-moment-beauty-box-5-a-giveaway.html

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Ready for a quick giveaway? I hope so! Not only did I have the honor of being on the front page of the Beauty Box 5 website here (photo below!) but I get to host a giveaway for two movie tickets to That Awkward Moment! I’ll be picking the winner Monday randomly using rafflecopter below so that you’ll be able to catch That Awkward Moment when it premieres January 31st, 2014! Check out the trailer here! Keep reading to see my version of Imogen with my get the look below & enter at the base of this post to win!

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Huge thanks to Beauty Box 5 & you guys for making this possible! Also check out my beautiful friend Mina Slater who is the Beauty Box 5 Blogger of the Month for January! Fabulous!

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From the lead makeup artist on the set of That Awkward Moment-

For “Are We Officially Dating”, Imogen and I wanted her character to be multi faceted, not dull and one dimensional. She is a professional woman, but young, artistic and a bit quirky. We wanted her makeup to go along with her wardrobe, which consisted of some really fun vintage pieces, to belie this. So, we went simple but strong, starting with a very light foundation just to even out, bold black eyeliner, not sixties cat eye perfect, but a bit more rock and roll smudgy, which we achieved by blending with a sparkly black shadow over a gel liner. Then black mascara and a bit of pink blush, and a light sparkly lip gloss. Our final bit of whimsy was to do her nails, which were short and natural, in a multi colored glitter, and let them chip a bit.

You can see in my video I used the guidelines but of course I put a bit of my own unique spin on it. Hope you guys like this look! Super easy, youthfully funky, & fun. My favorite new item I tried was the eyeliner from Model Co because I’ve been using this eyeshadow from Ofra for ages & still love it! I really apologize for the video quality, traveling & finding light is really hard! I wore this nail polish combo for quite a few days, I loved the neutral sparkle!
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Here are the products I used to get the look-

 NuBar Nail Polish in Blondie

Model Co Eyeliner in Black

Ofra 3D Loose Shadow in Diamond Glitz

Blinc Mascara in Black

Model Co Cheek + Lip Tint in Rosy Red

Be a Bombshell Lip Gloss Taupeless

Please remember this giveaway is US only & you’ll only have 24 hours to respond since the tickets are time sensitive. Good luck everyone & a huge thanks to Beauty Box 5 & The Awkward Movie team for making this possible! 

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Mia Mariu Magia Review & Giveaway!

January 14, 2014 By StephanieLouise 184Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fmia-mariu-magia-review-giveaway.htmlMia+Mariu+Magia+Review+%26+Giveaway%212014-01-14+22%3A20%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fmia-mariu-magia-review-giveaway.html

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When Mia Mariu offered to let me try one of their 3 MM fragrances & review it for you guys I was thrilled! Then…they offered to let one of my readers win one of their choice as well! Woohoo! For those that don’t know, I’m a fragrance lover in the most ridiculous way so this was right up my alley! Keep reading to see my thoughts on the Mia Mariu Magia Eau de Parfum & enter to win your choice of fragrance!

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Mia Mariu Magia website says: “enchanting, flirty, sensual…deliciously unforgettable”
This deliciously flirtatious fragrance invigorates the senses, creates a mood and sets the scene for unforgettable fun, romance and pleasure. With a medley of juicy strawberry, mandarin, peach and pear that play sweetly atop dewy blooms of jasmine, plum, magnolia and flirty frangipani; makes the perfect playmate and ideal soul mate for smooth and sensual base notes of rich vanilla, musk, tonka bean and warm and enchanting golden amber. 

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The packaging is clean & simple, the bottle made of glass & the top made of clear plastic. It has a spray nozzle which distributes an even amount of scent. I love the notes of strawberry, madarin, peach, & pear you get on the top. Fruity & fabulous! My skin naturally pulls jasmine so it was more noticeable on my own skin than in the bottle. There is also a warm undercurrent of vanilla & woods which adds more depth. A great daytime scent. I don’t find it lasts a super long time but reapplying is a breeze since it is fresh & not too intense.

Because Mia Mariu knows not every fragrance is right for every person, the winner of this giveaway will have the option to choose from Mia Mariu Magia for women, Acqua for men, & Caoba for men. Acqua is described as clean & masqueline while Caoba is more rugged & confident. Check out all three fragrances & their descriptions on the Mia Mariu website here. You can also follow them on twitter here & like them on facebook.

This giveaway is open to US only. Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck to all of those who enter & a big thanks to Mia Mariu for making it possible!


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Glossybox for December 2013 featuring Nails Inc, Anatomicals, & More! + GIVEAWAY!

January 7, 2014 By StephanieLouise 193Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fglossybox-for-december-2013-featuring.htmlGlossybox+for+December+2013+featuring+Nails+Inc%2C+Anatomicals%2C+%26+More%21+%2B+GIVEAWAY%212014-01-07+21%3A55%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fglossybox-for-december-2013-featuring-nails-inc-anatomicals-more-giveaway.html

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Glossybox was a bit late this month but absolutely worth the wait!Know what else was worth waiting for? The sneak peek & the offer to give away a Jan box to you guys! This giveaway will run only ONE WEEK (ends Jan 13th 2014 at midnight) & the sneak peek was a full sized Beauty Blender! YES! Keep reading to see what was in this box & to enter to win your own!

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This box was all about the holidays! Super cute card & great contents to match! I actually loved the front of the card (first photo) & will be keeping it in mind for some nail art next holiday season.

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Inside my December 2013 Glossybox–

Anatomicals You Need a Blooming Shower!- I received a facial spray from Anatomicals a number of months ago & again I’m wowed by their product! It looks like a clear gel soap but it lathers nicely. The sample is awesome, 5 fl oz is a great size! Normally you get around 2 oz so this was a nice surprise! The scent is a mix of fresh roses & light jasmine, I absolutely love it!

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Ardency Inn PUNKER World’s Baddest Eyeliner- My first Ardency Inn eyeliner! I like this type of format- a felt tip. This pencil is fatter than many others but the tip is super fine! I did the eye look above using it & my Glamour Doll Eyes pigments so you can see how thin you can get it! Super black too! Nice pigmentation. I won’t know how I feel until I see how long the pencil itself lasts & doesn’t dry up but so far really happy with it! (Excuse the quick eyeshadow application! Was in a rush!)

Michael Todd True Organics Pumpkin Mask- I’ve tried this before but it just wasn’t for me. It really stung my face & left it red 🙁 I think I might give it another shot because I didn’t know I had such sensitive skin that week in particular. We’ll see because the claims are great!: dissolves impurities, unclogs pores, improves fine lines, etc.

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Nails Inc. Victoria Polish- I absolutely love Nails Inc. polishes so I was super excited to get a full sized nail polish in this box! It is worth $9.50 alone! This is the shade Victoria & it is a fabulous ultra deep red. 2 coats is shown above.

Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer- This cream is supposed to help balance skin while moisturizing. This item also smells a bit like fresh roses, divine! I’ve only been able to use it a few times because I am testing a new skincare line but so far so good! I like testing out moisturizers because even if they aren’t my favorite on my skin I can still take them to travel or use on eczema on the go.

Are you looking for an awesome giveaway? I was offered the chance to do one for you guys for next month’s box (January 2014!) which will have a FULL SIZED Beauty Blender inside! Enter below & good luck to everyone!!! & of course, a huge thanks to Glossybox for making it possible!


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$900 INTERNATIONAL Winter Giveaway from the Beauty Blog Coalition!

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The bloggers from the Beauty Blog Coalition are at it again and want to give you the opportunity to win a little money right before the holiday season!
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Scunci Headbands Hairstyles Overview & Giveaway! OPEN US & Canada!

December 7, 2013 By StephanieLouise 229Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F12%2Fscunci-headbands-hairstyles-overview.htmlScunci+Headbands+Hairstyles+Overview+%26+Giveaway%21+OPEN+US+%26+Canada%212013-12-07+03%3A05%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F12%2Fscunci-headbands-hairstyles-overview-giveaway-open-us-canada.html

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When it comes to my hair I have some serious issues during winter. Not only is my hair already dry but then it drops below zero & kicks up an icicle wind. I’m not even exaggerating! I love a pretty headband, especially this time of year, to keep my long, thick hair looking good…& out of my face. Scunci was kind enough to send me some of their headbands to check out & they’re giving away one of your choice to two of my readers! Keep reading to see what I think & to enter to win!

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First let’s look at my very favorite headband shall we? This is a Scunci Animal Print Knotted Headband that is a mix of black & blue based grey.Maybe it is my insane bias to animal print (RWAR!) or maybe because this headband nearly matches the grey-blue in my eyes…but I am absolutely loving it. I love that this is wrapped in a light chiffon type material, it looks like something you could wear to a work even or out on the town with the girls. Versatility, that’s what a headband is all about! I paired it with an easy, messy side bun because why not right?

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Next up is a headband that isn’t quite my personal style but I can see a lot of people really loving it. This is a thin silver metal headband with a side ornamental flower cluster in black, pink, & diamond. Cute & very sweet.

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Next up is another animal print because I have zero self control. This actually comes in a duo pack with a chocolate brown headband accompaniment. These are super stretchy & beyond comfortable to wear. Honestly, I’ll probably get the most use out of this one, I feel so sassy but not so fancy that I can’t rock a sweatshirt you know?

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Next up is what Scunci calls a “bohemian” “Wide Loose Knit Color Striped Headwrap” which happens to be another super comfy headband. This too comes in a duo pack with the pretty brown & blue shades which you can see at the top or bottom of this post. I decided to wear the crazy pink combo because there’s no way you wouldn’t notice it right? This is super comfy & I’ve been using it when I need to get my hair out of my face in a hurry.

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Last is a very trendy headband that is called the Scunci 6-Strand Fabric & Beaded Headwrap. I really like this one, it is like hair jewelry! I don’t even feel super ancient wearing this one! I like the crochet detailing & laid back feel but I think it beings some interest to my hair with zero effort. I like it with this easy side twist.

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Scunci was kind enough to offer to giveaway to TWO WINNERS your CHOICE of headband! This giveaway is open to US & CANADA! Good luck everyone, I can’t wait to see your favorites!

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gLOVE Treat Enhanced Paraffin Wax Hand & Foot Treatments + Giveaway!

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When it comes to splurge-worthy items hand care always comes to mind for me. I love doing nail posts for you guys but my cuticles do get try (especially with the cold weather!) & my nails do too. I work hard to take care of the skin on both my hands & feet but sometimes you need an extra boost! The gLOVE Treat products are a perfect fit & reusable! Keep reading to see my thoughts & TWO readers will win!

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If you’ve been following me for any length of time then you know I bettle dryness- eczema, dry skin, allergies, etc. I just have it all going on. On top of that, I have really sensitive hands & feet- as a child I never got to wear any fun shoes ever. They made me break out or cut in. I still have scars from my teenage years where I totally pushed it. Like an idiot. Anyway- back on topic- dry, somewhat sensitive skin.

I don’t go to the salon or have services done very often. I’m very particular about my products & have had bad reactions in the past. Plus, I can’t justify getting my nails done with the 2,000+ bottles of polish in my stash. My husband would kill me! I work hard to maintain my skin but I have been needing something intensive. Something new. & something that wouldn’t totally kill my holiday fund. Glove Treat came by just in time & I’m so excited to show you the results!

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From gLOVE Treat– Tired, dry and aging hands and feet are a thing of the past with gLOVE Treat. gLOVE Treat is a revolutionary paraffin wax treatment for hands and feet that delivers instant results with long-term, anti-aging benefits. A patent-pending formula and application process, gLOVE Treat is unique, quick, and easy to do and use. Because it’s a hygienic single application, there’s no mess, no fuss.

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So let’s start with the basics since both of these products are VERY similar! One is for hands & one is for feet but the overall concept is identical!

The Formula-
So basically these are big plastic gloves or booties filled with high quality ingredients. You’re looking at some virgin coconut oil (great for dry skin!), multiple types of cosmetic grade liquid paraffin & wax, essential oils, & nothing harsh. They are paraben & sulfate free. They also contain no faux fragrance. The fragrance itself is delightful & something I lean towards naturally. The formulas contains both coconut & lavender oils which just smell so comforting to me. If you’ve ever stayed at my house then you know my bedroom always smells of lavender because I have anxiety & it helps me sleep! This is a combination I feel good about putting into my skin.

How to Use Them- 

1. Each set comes in a sealed package. Rip that baby open & check them out. They’ll feel firm because they’re room temperature. Don’t bother cutting the opening for your hands/feet just yet. Note the heart on the exterior, that will be coming up next! You’ll also have a little baggie with some bands & clips inside, just set those next to where you’ll be doing your treatment since you’ll want them later.

2. March over to your (CLEAN!) microwave & place both of them inside. Microwave them on high heat for 90 to 120 seconds. Remove them & sit them next to each other in the are you’ll be sitting. (I assume you’ll be sitting but if you’re actually doing yoga or something….more power to you?)

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3. You want to wait until the hearts on the front turn back to a dark shade meaning they’re ready to apply. While you’re waiting for them to cool off a bit, I recommend grabbing a big pair of socks or even towels to wrap around your hands or feet.

4. When the heart is dark, cut off the very tops of your boots/gloves with scissors. Use the elastics (or velcro if you have the gloves) to fasten them closed around the wrist/ankle.

5. Leave the treatment on for 15 minutes. It is going to cool down & like cooling paraffin it will become more malleable. This makes removal easier than expected.

6. Once the gloves are removed, rub in the excess oils into your skin with your hands.

To Store & Reuse- They come with small clips that you can also leave on when microwaving so you won’t have a mess. Store them with the clips somewhere out of the way until your next treatment. Recommended use is once a week.

Availability- You can purchase both of these sets from the gLOVE Treat website here.

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Let’s break down the reason I really enjoyed both of these product & I’ll throw in some tips because I’m just that great, okay? I love that these are absolutely affordable treatments for me. If you break down the cost, you’re looking at $40 for one month which is 4 uses. That’s only $10 a pop! If you have dryness on your hands or feet & have looked at salon treatments before then you probably already know that’s a bargain & a half. I also found the treatment very relaxing & could really see the results afterwards- even in the days to come. The photo above is of my nice (now smooth!) hand 2 days after my treatment in between doing dishes & typing all day. I just had to stop & snap a picture, it is that impressive!

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My Tips:

– Definitely use some kind of socks or towel with the booties! Both the gloves & the booties are rather large because they’re one size fits all (which is awesome because you’re getting a ton of product!) but this helps seal in more of the heat during treatment. Note Cobo above telling me how nice my booties smell beneath my mismatched socks. I know- I’m stylish.

– Apply after removing polish & cleansing hands/feet. The oils will really help treat dry nails & will help with texture issue. Most people don’t even realize their nails/cuticles are dry until this time of year but this will fix that!

– If you have long nails (hopefully on your hands…sheesh) have something to clean beneath your nails after the treatment like an orange stick or cuticle pusher. This will also help with your nail beds if you push cuticles afterwards.

–  Apply before bed so your skin can really soak up all of the residual oils. Obviously you can do it anytime you want but I found it most relaxing after I had brushed my teeth & washed my face so I knew I didn’t really have to do anything else for the night!

– Convince spouse they need to rub your feet or else it won’t feel enough like a spa treatment. I’m just kidding but if you can con yours into it like I did mine then you’re totally set.

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Now onto the giveaway! Thanks so much to Deanna Montrose who is the creator & founder of gLOVE Treat! I’ll be giving away a gLOVE Treat Enhanced Paraffin Wax Hand & Foot Treatment (that’s two different treatments, 8 in total!) to TWO winners! This giveaway is US only. Good luck everyone! XO

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