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

7 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her that Aren’t Flowers or Chocolates!

February 6, 2020 By StephanieLouise 6652Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2020%2F02%2F7-valentines-day-gifts-for-her-that-arent-flowers-or-chocolates.html7+Valentine%27s+Day+Gifts+for+Her+that+Aren%27t+Flowers+or+Chocolates%212020-02-06+04%3A31%3A51StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6652

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Gifts for yourself, galentines, mom, or women in your life that AREN'T your regular box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers on All Things Beautiful XOValentine’s Day is one of those holidays that changes for me every year. I always try to spend it with Ryan (he’s military so he’s hoping!) & last year was our first with Eloise. But it is also my parent’s wedding anniversary (awww sappy huh?) & there’s galentine’s day activities, friends, family, etc. So I thought it would be fun this year to gather up some of my favorite ideas for gifts that you can treat yourself or someone else with that AREN’T flowers or chocolates! Keep reading to check out 7 ideas & tell me what your plans are! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gifts, Lists & Guides Tagged With: Floral, Fragrance, Gift Guide, Gifts, Glossybox, Lancome, Masks, Oils, Pixi, Rose, Scentbird, Subscriptions, Tarte, Valentine's Day

3 Travel-Friendly Hair Finds I’ve Used All Season!

February 4, 2020 By StephanieLouise 6644Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2020%2F02%2F3-travel-friendly-hair-finds-ive-used-all-season.html3+Travel-Friendly+Hair+Finds+I%27ve+Used+All+Season%212020-02-04+20%3A49%3A09StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6644

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A macaroon? A detangler? A rose gold flat iron? What do they all have in common? They are 3 Travel-Friendly Hair Finds I've Used All Season! on All Things Beautiful XOHair is one of my first categories that I totally bail on in a hurry. I always know that my signature large, super high bun with a bow is a favorite. Easy. Simple. & I practically have muscle memory to accomplish it. One of my goals this fall/winter was to wear my hair down more…something the Vegas heat doesn’t accommodate much of the year. So here are 3 products that have really made it into my routine (along with a SUPER sequined headband!) that have made a difference! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Hair, Lists & Guides Tagged With: Detangler, Flat Iron, Hair Products, Hairbrush], Rose Gold, Travel

What’s a Beauty Low-Buy or No-Buy, Makeup FOMO, & Style Budgeting from an Anxious Consumer

January 18, 2020 By StephanieLouise 66332 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2020%2F01%2Fwhats-a-beauty-low-buy-or-no-buy-makeup-fomo-style-budgeting-from-an-anxious-consumer.htmlWhat%27s+a+Beauty+Low-Buy+or+No-Buy%2C+Makeup+FOMO%2C+%26+Style+Budgeting+from+an+Anxious+Consumer2020-01-18+03%3A15%3A30StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6633

Are you buying way too much makeup? Do you own makeup you barely remember buying? Sick of all of the limited edition & new beauty launches? Check out my beauty low-buy on All Things Beautiful XO

I rarely buy things because I need them. Especially makeup. I have more than I need, donate frequently, & yet I still find myself in the “New” section of a long list of shopping websites. I have a noted weakness for eyeshadow palettes. Which is absurd because I learned very early on that my readers generally don’t have any interest in limited edition releases a few months after they are available. They sit in my collection & I rarely use them myself since I’ve already moved onto something new.

So why do I feel that “want want want” every time I see something that even remotely strikes me? & how do I rein it in? What started as a fun hobby to fill my time & share my thoughts + creativity has turned into something very different. There’s a whole industry built upon “influencing” but there really wasn’t a decade ago when I started blogging. Things have shifted to more of a buy & brag but that’s not what I want to be. I want to figure out where I fall on the blogger/influencer spectrum again.

No-buys & low-buys are big right now. The reverse of consumer obsession & an introspective look at personal spending. People are fed up with being constantly “sold” to & I agree. It’s exhausting & there’s no way to keep up. If  it is isn’t makeup it is hair products or innovative skincare releases or the newest, shiniest bath product. I’ve gone into debt trying to stay up to date & stay informed. That’s incredibly unhealthy & I’m not the only one feeling it.

Look to the beauty community & you’ll find more like me. Brooke of Blushing Noir who is incredibly creative but feeling drained. Jen Luvs Reviews who keeps us up-to-date on beauty news but also acknowledges the tidal wave of releases. Phyrra who has shaped the cruelty-free community but is constantly researching & trying to decipher new ingredients, brands, & releases. Then there’s countless YouTube videos with the same idea & blog posts floating around with the same sentiment. We’re all feeling the strain.

Are you buying way too much makeup? Do you own makeup you barely remember buying? Sick of all of the limited edition & new beauty launches? Check out my beauty low-buy on All Things Beautiful XO
I’m tired of “limited edition” threats & brands pumping out so many releases that we can’t keep up. It makes me sad to see so many standout core items going unnoticed because NEW NEW NEW is being thrown around all the time. New doesn’t mean better necessarily but the ads don’t tell you that. Look into marketing & consumerism sometime & you’ll be hooked if you’re anything like me. Which colors make you spend? How do brands target a certain age bracket? Why aren’t products performing the same on you as they are in ads? Who actually is supposed to disclose advertisements, sponsorships, & mascara ads with 4 layers of falsies photoshopped in?

So what’s my plan? I’m going to shop my stash. I’m going to rediscover some items. I’m going to continue checking out new releases but I’m not going to immediately purchase. & I’m going to need to accept that I won’t be the first to review… if I review it at all. I’m not counting press samples as my low-buy items so I’ll still be showing what’s new but I’ll be able to focus again. Clear the calendar & start new. & get my head above water.

I’m also purging. I’ve been organizing & purging a lot behind the scenes. But I need to go harder to meet my life goals. Downsize & get my OCD & anxiety on a plan. & I need to get my head together. So that’s why I’m putting this out there into the universe while I’m making a plan. I recognize I have a problem & this is the start of my journey. Things don’t make me feel better long term. For those unfamiliar or if you don’t follow me on Home in High Heels I have (often debilitating) anxiety so this is also a mental health journey for me as well. On Home in High Heels (especially my instagram which you can see here!) I’ve been covering my INTENSE clothing collection & downsize as well.

Don’t think that I’m going to quit though! Although I have been feeling a bit burnt- I’m still here & working behind the scenes as a new mom to get things in order. This is still my passion & one of my favorite parts of my life. I think I just need some strategy & refocusing. & I’m really excited to share it with you. I’m going on a 6 month low-buy with a monthly budget in place so that I can rediscover & revive. But 6 months is a random number…who knows how long it will last! I am giving myself a splash more money in April…it is my birthday after all & who knows!

Are you feeling purchasing pressure? Have you ever done a no-buy or a low-buy? I’d love to hear tips, what you’d like to see from me, & what you have been passionate about lately!

  • Blushing Noir – Going on a 3 Month Makeup No-Buy
  • Getting Fit Fab – 4 Month No Beauty Buy
  • Phyrra – A Months Long Makeup Low Buy
  • Glamorable – No buy til July!
  • Filed Under: Haul, Life & Style, Lists & Guides Tagged With: Budget Beauty, Challenge, Collabs, Collection, Limited Edition, Low Buy, Mental Health, No Buy

    6 Hair Products to Get the PERFECT Summer Beachy Waves & Styles

    June 22, 2019 By StephanieLouise 64518 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2019%2F06%2F6-hair-products-to-get-the-perfect-summer-beachy-waves-styles.html6+Hair+Products+to+Get+the+PERFECT+Summer+Beachy+Waves+%26+Styles2019-06-22+18%3A46%3A58StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6451

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    Check out the best hair products to get the most fabulous beachy waves, treat, & style them on All Things Beautiful XO

    Beachy hair- well then you probably care. For me, it takes some magic to get that “I just woke up like this” wavy hair that doesn’t look too tangled or limp. Or reeeeeally dirty. But mermaid waves still call my name! Keep reading to check out my top picks, how I use them, & where to get them. HINT- Pretty much on Amazon! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Hair, Lists & Guides Tagged With: Amazon, Beach, Coola, Curly, Hair Mist, Hair Products, Hairspray, Hairstyles, Mermaid, SPF, Wavy

    7 Beauty Must-Haves You’ll Actually Want to Travel With!

    May 3, 2019 By StephanieLouise 64256 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2019%2F05%2F7-beauty-must-haves-youll-actually-want-to-travel-with.html7+Beauty+Must-Haves+You%27ll+Actually+Want+to+Travel+With%212019-05-03+20%3A09%3A35StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6425

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    Check out 7 Beauty Must-Haves You'll Actually Want to Travel With including skin, fragrance, & makeup on All Things Beautiful XO Traveling is all good & fun until something spills in your cosmetics bag. Or melts. Or melts & then spills. Been there? It is the WORST! So today I’m sharing seven of my top travel-friendly beauty finds & why they’re perfection in a product! Keep reading to check them all out! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Lists & Guides Tagged With: Coola, Dove, Fresh, Masks, Scrub, Skincare, SPF, Travel

    5 Non-Makeup Gift Sets She’ll Love Under $30

    May 11, 2018 By StephanieLouise

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    Want to get her something she’ll actually use up? Not interested in makeup? Just want something useful that won’t sit around unloved? I have 5 kit ideas for you! These are perfect for birthdays, Mother’s Day, & anytime you want to brighten someone’s day. & all of them are $30 or less! Keep reading to check them all out & don’t forget to see my list of other recommendations at the bottom! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Body, Gifts, Lists & Guides Tagged With: Dove, Drugstore, Gift Guide, Gifts, LATHER, Mother's Day, Soap & Glory, Target, Treets, ULTA

    Beauty Picks Mom Will Love

    May 10, 2018 By StephanieLouise

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    Beauty products make great gifts! What is something she might appreciate? Keep reading to see my recommendations for the perfect gifts, Mother's Day, & Birthdays on All Things Beautiful XOToday I wanted to share some picks from my local Macy’s that mom’s would absolutely love! Beauty products are usually a hit but what kind? What is something she might appreciate? What is something you can customize & make your own? Keep reading to see my recommendations for the perfect gifts for you or a special lady in your life! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Gifts, Lists & Guides Tagged With: Anastasia Beverly Hills, Gift Guide, It Cosmetics, MAC, Macy's, Marc Jacobs, mario Badescu, Masks, Mother's Day

    5 Winter Beauty Must-Haves I’m Loving Right Now

    November 13, 2017 By StephanieLouise 61136 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F11%2F5-winter-beauty-must-haves-im-loving-right-now.html5+Winter+Beauty+Must-Haves+I%27m+Loving+Right+Now2017-11-13+22%3A01%3A08StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6113

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    Some fragrance, dry lip cure, & more in my 5 Winter Beauty Must-Haves I'm Loving Right Now including Armani Si, Zoella, Elemis skincare, Fizz & Bubble bath bomb, & Herpecin-L to heal dry or cracked lips on All Things Beautiful XOHi cold weatherrrr I see you’re definitely here! & that means…switching out some products! A few of these are old favorites- but most are newer items I’m marking as favorites going into the winter season. Dry skin, lip care, & even fragrance…condensed into 5!  Keep reading to check out all the goods!  [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Lists & Guides Tagged With: Armani, Body Lotion, Elemis, Fragrance, Guide, Lip Care, Perfume, SPF, Winter, Zoella

    Natural Summer with 3 Beauty Products I Adore

    August 16, 2017 By StephanieLouise 608214 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F08%2Fnatural-summer-with-3-beauty-products-i-adore.htmlNatural+Summer+with+3+Beauty+Products+I+Adore2017-08-16+14%3A18%3A03StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6082

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    Go natural this summer with three beautiful products from I Smell Great & Herbivore on All Things Beautiful XOAm I a lover of summer? Yes. I’m a California girl at heart- & a Vegas girl by choice. Summers in California were bliss & honestly kind of like in the movies. Now that I live here in the heat…things are different. I’m also not 16 anymore. I chose three natural, green products that really are luxurious & all about those summer vibes. Keep reading to fall in love! [Read more…]

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    A Quick Idea for DIY Pampering at Home

    February 14, 2017 By StephanieLouise 550211 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F02%2Fa-quick-idea-for-diy-pampering-at-home.htmlA+Quick+Idea+for+DIY+Pampering+at+Home2017-02-14+03%3A27%3A28StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5502

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    Need an idea for spoiling yourself or someone you love? Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, & just because! A Quick Idea for DIY Pampering at Home with ToGoSpa, Fizz & Bubble, Earth Theraputics, & Miss Spa Ideas on All Things Beautiful XOWith Valentine’s Day & Mother’s Day right around the corner…I thought it might be fun to show you some of my favorite ideas for at-home pampering! You guys know I love spas…but I actually like creating one at home too! Whether you’re looking for ideas for yourself or putting together a gift- hopefully you enjoy some of my favorites! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Gifts, Lists & Guides Tagged With: Birthday, Earth Theraputics, Fizz & Bubble, Gift Ideas, Gifts, Miss Spa, Mother's Day, ToGoSpa, Valentine's Day

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