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All Things Beautiful XO

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

Soften Your Skin with Suave + Enter to Win!

July 29, 2013 By StephanieLouise 358Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fsoften-your-skin-with-suave-enter-to-win.htmlSoften+Your+Skin+with+Suave+%2B+Enter+to+Win%212013-07-29+14%3A15%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fsoften-your-skin-with-suave-enter-to-win.html

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I absolutely love Suave® products. You’ve seen them here before & you’ll be seeing a lot coming up as well! Seriously…they have transformed my hair! Anyway, back on the topic of softening up dry skin! Today I’m sharing two products foolproof for summer skin! I’ve been using Suave Naturals Mango Mandarin Body Wash & Suave Skin Solutions Smoothing Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter & Shea for the perfect one-two punch!
Everyday life can be rough, but Suave® Body Care is helping women everywhere realize that it doesn’t mean they have to be. The brand is teaming up with TV host, author and mom Wendy Williams to encourage everyone to Unlock their Softer Side, from their skincare routines to their mindsets.

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Starting out with the Suave Natural Body Wash in Mango Mandarin, I’m in love! This definitely beats out other orange based body washes I’ve tried because it doesn’t smell fake at all. Instead, it smells like peeling a fresh orange. All zesty & crisp…yum! Then you get a touch of mango on the end. The combo is wonderfully crisp & energizing. This body wash is enriched with mango & mandarin extracts plus Vitamin E, so it cleans skin without stripping it. I prefer to use this with a pouf in the shower! If this scent isn’t up your alley, then you might like some of my other favorites like Rainforest Fresh, Milk & Honey Splash, & of course, Everlasting Sunshine. You can see my rave about the Suave deodorant in Everlasting Sunshine here with a completely unique scent!

To moisturize my dry skin I’ve been turning to Suave Skin Solutions Smoothing Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter & Shea. I love these types of scents, a bit warm & tropical smelling but not overpowering. I prefer these types of scents in the summer especially because I can layer it with other scents I tend to lean towards for summer. I find perfumes & body sprays with tropical type bases (such as coconut, mango, & lime) blend really nicely! The reason I prefer this body lotion (besides the scent obviously!) is because it is nourishing without being greasy at all. I find I can layer it onto drier areas throughout the day if needed & it leaves my skin soft & smooth.

Basically, Suave has my body care covered. I love that I can find the products locally from multiple retailers as well, so I don’t feel bad about stocking up! Suave fans can find out their softness score, check out Wendy’s tips, & have the chance to win a free product at here.

Enter for the chance win a $100 SpaFinder gift card!  Tell me what Suave product you would use to Unlock Your Softer Side in the comments section below. Don’t forget to Unlock Your Softer Side, and visit Suave on Facebook!

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Filed Under: Body, Reviews

It Cosmetics Vitality Butter Glosses Review & Swatches

July 26, 2013 By StephanieLouise 360Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fit-cosmetics-vitality-butter-glosses.htmlIt+Cosmetics+Vitality+Butter+Glosses+Review+%26+Swatches2013-07-26+12%3A52%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fit-cosmetics-vitality-butter-glosses-review-swatches.html

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When it comes to lipglosses, for me comfort is king. It Cosmetics is quickly moving up in my world & I’m reaching for their products more & more. Today I get to show you 2 of their new It Cosmetics Vitality Butter Glosses in Ruby Slippers & Pretty in Pink. Keep reading to see swatches, lip swatches, & my thoughts!
From the It Cosmetics site: Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss With Hydrating Anti-Aging Collagen, Peptides, Hylauronic Acid, Plum Oil, Cherry Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil & Antioxidants. Developed to give that long-wear flush of naturally pretty shine of color and the anti-aging hydration of a super-luxe treatment lip gloss serum.

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 With all the hydrating ingredients in these glosses I was expecting a lot…which I got back in spades! They are comfortable to wear, easy to apply with a doe foot, & the shimmer doesn’t feel gritty at all. They come packaged in a nice silver box, I love that a swipe of the shade inside appears on the top.

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The applicator is a slightly bent doe foot with a well in the middle, similar to the Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquers I reviewed for you awhile back. I love this method of application & I so hope more brands dive in! I prefer not having to dip back into the tube because it usually delivers what I’m looking for in one fluid motion.

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The shades I have are Ruby Slippers (left) & Pretty in Pink (right). Swatches are both in sunlight & shade. Check out that beautiful shimmer!

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It Cosmetics Vitality Butter Gloss in Ruby Slippers is a sheer red with golden shimmer. It leans a bit berry on my lips because of my lip pigmentation.

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It Cosmetics Vitality Butter Gloss in Pretty in Pink is a light pink cream with shimmer. It doesn’t really look shimmery on which I like, it just makes my lips look fuller. Love this shade!

Overall, very happy with these shades! They aren’t going to be super opaque but they are super comfortable to wear. Like I said, comfort is king. I would really like to pick up some more shades! You can purchase these shades from the It Cosmetics website.

Filed Under: Lips, Reviews

Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour in Sexy Review & Swatches

July 25, 2013 By StephanieLouise 361Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Flaura-mercier-rouge-nouveau-weightless.htmlLaura+Mercier+Rouge+Nouveau+Weightless+Lip+Colour+in+Sexy+Review+%26+Swatches2013-07-25+20%3A45%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Flaura-mercier-rouge-nouveau-weightless-lip-colour-in-sexy-review-swatches.html

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This is my first Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour & I am so happy with it. This shade & type of lipstick won’t be for everyone but I think it is brilliant. The line itself is clean, concise, & easy to maneuver as well. Laura Mercier has really impressed me, keep reading to find out why!

From the Laura Mercier site description: Laura re-invents lipstick with this 100% wax-free lip colour that delivers pure, long-lasting breathable colour and comforts with lip-nourishing hydration. The light-as-air formula feels completely weightless on lips. The secret is a unique wax-free base that allows pigments to deliver true custom colour impact. Available in 15 colour-true shades and three unique finishes. Shade names begin with the same letter as their finish, so they are easy to remember (Moi is Matte and Shy is Sheer). Sheer for naturally stained lips. Matte for velvety lips. Crème for luminous, creamy lips. 

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This is a long, thin tube. It has the class Laura Mercier coloring with her name on the side. It is an expensive plastic packaging, nothing flashy. It has a twist up applicator. I personally like this type of lipstick, I find them easy to hold & apply.

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So basically this lipstick is weightless. It pretty much feels like my lips but better. It applies very smooth & comfortable but isn’t slick or heavy. My favorite part is that after a few hours of wear it actually fades off evenly & leaves my lips looking a bit stained…not like my lipstick ran for the hills. I can’t get over how brilliant the Laura Mercier range is named, how simple! Because Sexy starts with an S, obviously it is part of the sheer range of shades. Because this is so comfortable I really want to try one of the matte shades, I’d imagine they’d be the most comfortable mattes ever!

With some back & forth swatches on the left you can see the color built up & on the right you can view it as sheer. This lipstick definitely as sheer as I was expecting but I love it. Normally sheer shades are really glossy, like a lip balm, but this one is more of a comfortable satin. This is a rosy red shade & I think it might be the most versatile red shade I own. Period.

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Here is how I normally wear it, I like it a bit more sheer. It gives me a flush of color & looks almost like a stain. I think it is really pretty against my fair skin, a tinge of Snow White if you will!

So there you have it! Definitely not what I was expecting but a wonderful surprise instead! I definitely want to try other shades in this line, I think I want to check out Mink & Coy next! I think another beautiful sheer in this line would probably be Sin… it looks ravishing!

You can purchase Laura Mercier products from their site, Nordstrom, Sephora, & wherever Laura Mercier products are sold.

Filed Under: Lips, Reviews

Nails: Lush Lacquer Summer Lovin Swatches & Review

July 25, 2013 By StephanieLouise 362Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fnails-lush-lacquer-summer-lovin.htmlNails%3A+Lush+Lacquer+Summer+Lovin+Swatches+%26+Review2013-07-25+12%3A17%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fnails-lush-lacquer-summer-lovin-swatches-review.html

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After reviewing Lush Lacquer in Clowning Around & seriously struggling to wear any other polish like ever again…I just had to go for round 2! This is Lush Lacquer in Summer Lovin. Inspired by summer & the famous movie Grease this polish screams summer fun! Keep reading to see swatches & my thoughts!

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From Lush Lacquer’s Etsy description: It has a pink jelly base with a mixture of neon glitters…we packed this polish with neon pink, orange, yellow and blue matte glitters. We also added medium size pink matte glitters for contrast.

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I’m a little confused because my polish definitely look orange? I wore it here over a white base to make it pop since my nails had some staining. I see orange though…do you? Either way, gorgeous polish! I think I’ll put this on my toes next, it is just so bright & fun! This is 2 thin coats. I think I’ll wear it on its own next time or maybe layer it over pink?

Do you have an Lush Lacquer polishes? I’d love to see what you think to add it to my list!

Filed Under: Indie/Handmade, Nails, Reviews

Zoya Pixie Dust Nail Polishes for Fall 2013 Swatches & Review

July 24, 2013 By StephanieLouise 363Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fzoya-pixie-dust-nail-polishes-for-fall.htmlZoya+Pixie+Dust+Nail+Polishes+for+Fall+2013+Swatches+%26+Review2013-07-24+20%3A21%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fzoya-pixie-dust-nail-polishes-for-fall-2013-swatches-review.html

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Oh man, Zoya blew my mind. Seriously. I was planning to share these in a few days but I positively cannot wait. They are just too stunning to keep a secret! I am absolutely blown away…these shades are ridiculously necessary. Whether you prefer them with top coat or dig the textured feel this is a solid collection of Fall perfection shades. Keep reading to see swatches & review!

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None of these photos are edited except for cropping, watermarking, & slight glitter removal off one of my fingers. My bad. I just wanted you to be able to see how crazy vibrant these are! Fall…I’m officially ready for you! (Well…at least my nails are!) The first shot is in the shade & the second is in the sun. No top coat was used so you can see the textured finish. I went ahead & italicized the Zoya descriptions for each shade for reference & put my description below.

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Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish in Tomoko can be best described as a romantic champagne silver with a matte, textured, sparkling metal finish.
Zoya Tomoko- Shimmering matte champagne. 2 coats. A it leans a bit more yellow on me since I’m so ultra fair & cool toned. Perfect work shade & it glitters like crazy! Seriously just try it in sunlight for yourself!

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Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish in Dhara can be best described as a firey orange copper with a matte, textured, sparkling metal finish.
Zoya Dhara- Shimmering matte orange with golden/copper gleams that looks like fire. 2 coats. It reminds me a lot of Zoya Amy from the summer Zoya collection. I find it leans more orange than copper on me but it is still lovely nonetheless.

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Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish in Arabella can be best described as a rich fuchsia pink in a matte, textured, sparkling finish.
Zoya Arabella- Shimmering matte vibrant berry toned fuchsia. 2 coats. This is a really gorgeous shade for fall & almost appears to glow.

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 Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish in Sunshine can be best described as a “Van Gogh” navy blue in a matte, textured, sparkling finish.
Zoya Sunshine- Shimmering matte striking denim blue with silver glitter. 1 coat. Seriously one coat! This is an ultra strange name for fall & for it to be a blue…but I still love the color!

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Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish in Chita can be best described as a forest green in a matte, textured, sparkling finish.
Zoya Chita- Shimmering matte hunter green with super pale gold glitter/shimmer. 1 coat. Yes…two one coaters! I love this shade so much, I’m such a sucker for greens. This one is crazy pretty in the sunlight as well.

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Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish in Carter can be best described as a royal purple in a matte, textured, sparkling metal finish.
Zoya Carter- Shimmering matte regal purple with purple glitter. 2 coats. Can you guess why this one polish gets an extra photo? Puuuurple! I love you Carter! This is just incredibly dazzling & fantastical. I thought it was going to need 3+ coats because the first coat was pretty sheer but 2 coats did it!

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 How beautiful is this collection? I made the image above for you to pin or share if you want to show it as well. I am so impressed overall & so far Zoya has definitely come out with my favorite textured shades & formula. I mean…some of these were one coaters! Can you believe that? You can purchase these shades & other Zoya products from Zoya.com. I’d appreciate it if you use my share the love link!

Which shades are your favorites? I think mine have to be Carter (obviously…), Chita, & Sunshine. But honestly…they’re all so beautiful you pretty much need them all. I’d love to hear what you think in the comments! Till next time! XO

Filed Under: Nails, Reviews

My Favorite Demeter Cologne Sprays for Summer 2013

July 24, 2013 By StephanieLouise 364Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fmy-favorite-demeter-cologne-sprays-for.htmlMy+Favorite+Demeter+Cologne+Sprays+for+Summer+20132013-07-24+13%3A34%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fmy-favorite-demeter-cologne-sprays-for-summer-2013.html

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Scents are so important to me. I haven’t done a collection video/post yet but maybe I should to illustrate that. I have tons of scents from colognes to perfumes to mists. It just doesn’t feel like summer until I break out the summer scents! This summer I wanted to share the Demeter scents I’ve been absolutely loving the most! Demeter fragrances are single note fragrances that often tie in to memories or experiences.

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From the Demeter site: The Demeter Fragrance Library consists of more than 250 different fragrances inspired by everyday objects and experiences. These are simple, friendly and familiar scents, scents inspired by the beautiful smells that surround us everyday, adjusted to be both recognizable and wearable. The assortment includes wonderful smells like Vanilla Cake Batter, Baby Powder and Honeysuckle, and many more unusual fragrances, like Dirt, Leather and Gin & Tonic. We are the physical and literal manifestation of “stopping to smell the roses,” convincing people to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful smells that surround us all the time.

Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Dragon Fruit- First off, I have no idea what fresh dragon fruit smells like. Not a clue. What I do know is that I break this out ever summer with a big grin. It smells like sparkling fruit, slightly citrus-y & really juicy. Yum. I layer this with all kinds of summer fragrances & it blends seamlessly.

Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Rice Paddy- The absolute most unlikely scent for me to love. I am pretty much never drawn to oriental scents so this was a big surprise for both myself & my husband! I use the Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Clean Skin a lot in the fall & apparently I think this is the summer version! Bright green notes, water, & emerging rice make this scent completely unique & surprisingly wearable.

Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Sunshine- Totally blew my mind. I had always wondered why Demeter didn’t have a Sunshine scent! Apparently they were getting it absolutely perfect & it took over 3 years! Imagine a “The touch, the feel of cotton” commercial where they’re twirling in the sunshine. That is what this smells like: warm, clean, a dash of clean laundry, & fresh cotton. Wow.

Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Saltwater Taffy- This is such a special scent for me, tied to memories of summer. I only got saltwater taffy during the summertime on family vacations & I was the only one who ate it. Just the scent of this reminds me of my parents who I miss so much because we’re stationed far away thanks to the Air Force. This smells like the lightness of the saltwater taffy with a tinge of salt. Perfection.

Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Moonbeam- Inspired by Love’s Philosophy by Percy Shelley this is a completely unique scent. A “foody floral” is a totally different realm for me & completely enticing. With hits of vanilla & chocolate in the beginning you also get green leaves, jasmine, lily of the valley, amber, & precious woods. The “contrasts between dark & light” is simply divine.

Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Spray in Jolly Rancher Smooth Watermelon- I feel bad because I think this was limited edition…but I couldn’t imagine a summer favorites without it! Watermelon is very possibly my favorite flavor ever…of like everything. Frozen yogurt, candy, fresh watermelon…I’m all about it. I’ve had this for awhile now & it isn’t available on the Demeter site anymore but if you can manage to get your hands on it…do so! It just makes me instantly happy.

Demeter Pick-Me-Up Cologne Sprays are quick bursts of memory. They don’t last as long as other fragrances but when layered & anchored with other types of fragrance (think lotions, oils, etc.) then you can. I use most of my scents in my office for a jolt of wonderful. On top of that, all Demeter fragrances are 95% natural ingredients derived from natural or renewable sources. No artificial colors, phthalates, or binders either. You can purchase Demeter products directly from the Demeter website, Walgreens, & Rite Aid. There are other stores as well which you can view here. 

I have always directed people to Demeter for specific whiffs of memory, from tomatoes to dark chocolate to chalk to crayons. They pretty much have it all & if they don’t…keep an eye out because they’re likely off perfecting it in a lab somewhere.

Do you own any Demeter products? Which scents appeal to you? What triggers your memories?

Filed Under: Fragrance, Reviews

NEW Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow Swatches & Review

July 22, 2013 By StephanieLouise 367Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fnew-maybelline-color-tattoo-pure.htmlNEW+Maybelline+Color+Tattoo+Pure+Pigments+Eyeshadow+Swatches+%26+Review2013-07-22+21%3A04%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fnew-maybelline-color-tattoo-pure-pigments-eyeshadow-swatches-review.html

NEW Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow Swatches & Review

When it comes to eyeshadows from the drugstore, the Maybelline Color Tattoos are easily some of my favorites. I wear them as eyeshadow bases nearly day to day & also wear them on their own. When I heard they were coming out with pigments…I was ecstatic. I LOVE pigments! These are the first true mainstream/drugstore pigments I’ve tried that weren’t some form of sheer. After reading some reviews I picked up 7 shades. I have since picked up all but one! Keep reading to see my swatches & thoughts! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drugstore, Eyes, Reviews Tagged With: Black, Bronze, Brown, Copper, Duochrome, Eyeshadow, Gold, Green, Pigments, Purple, Shimmer, Swatches

Sally Hansen Sugar Coats Swatches & Review Part 3 (NEW!)

July 12, 2013 By StephanieLouise 372Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fsally-hansen-sugar-coats-swatches.htmlSally+Hansen+Sugar+Coats+Swatches+%26+Review+Part+3+%28NEW%21%292013-07-12+20%3A04%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fsally-hansen-sugar-coats-swatches-review-part-3-new.html

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Textured nails have been a hit for me. They wear really well & I am loving having something a bit different. Sometimes you just need to switch it up! Sally Hansen Sugar Coat nail polishes have been a fun way to dive into this trend. If you caught Part 1 ( check out these pastel/springy shades!) & Part 2 (primary & basic shades!) then you noticed none of them had any shimmer. Today I fix that! I picked up two containing shimmer (like OPI Liquid Sands or Zoya Pixie Dusts which I also reviewed) & then two original shades without shimmer. I finally found a gorgeous purple, stunning teal, & two unique shimmers. Keep reading for the breakdown!
I applied 2 coats of each shade, no top coat for each shade except Royal icing which required more. 

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Sally Hansen Sugar Coat Nail Polish in Royal Icing- Sheer light blue with fine pink/gold shimmer. This is a pretty sheer shade, this is 3 coats. I will definitely use a base next time. This is the sheer, textured version of Sinful Colors Cinderella. Much more impressive in person.

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Sally Hansen Sugar Coat Nail Polish in Spare-A-Mint?- A perfect teal. I feel like this one has a really nice texture & was pretty opaque! You might be able to get away with one coat but 2 thin ones lends better texture.

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Sally Hansen Sugar Coat Nail Polish in Pink Sprinkle- A cranberry jelly type base with irregular glitters that look gold & copper/light bronze. I love this one, such a gorgeous combo for fall!

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Sally Hansen Sugar Coat Nail Polish in Gummy Grape- A medium grape purple with cooler tones than most of my other purples.

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I’m really happy with the 4 shades I picked up from this new collection! I found mine at Walgreens on a specialty display. As far as I know these are all limited edition so if you want them, you’ll have to snap them up! What do you think of these shades? Do you prefer textured polishes with shimmer or without?

Filed Under: Nails, Reviews

Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Palette Swatches & Review

July 10, 2013 By StephanieLouise 374Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Ftoo-faced-boudoir-eyes-palette-swatches.htmlToo+Faced+Boudoir+Eyes+Palette+Swatches+%26+Review2013-07-10+14%3A55%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2013%2F07%2Ftoo-faced-boudoir-eyes-palette-swatches-review.html

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When it comes to eyeshadows…I always come back to neutrals. I go on neutral palette sprees & recently my weapon of choice has been the Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Palette. Some of the shadows in this palette are repeats from other palettes…but they happen to be my favorites so I don’t mind! Keep reading to see some of my favorites & some new shades as well!

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Because it comes packaged similarly to the Summer Eyes Palette from Too Faced which I reviewed here I am pretty darn pleased with the packaging overall. I prefer these tins so much more than my other cardboard type palettes from Too Faced. I feel like they travel better, store easier, & just look nicer. Plus, much simpler to keep clean! You also get a small How-To Glamour Guide with directions for 3 eyeshadow looks.

From Too Faced: This handpicked collection of eye shadows offers boudoir-worthy colors including five new shades just for this palette for a total of nine soft and sexy colors. Created with high concentrations of color, what you see is what you get: pigment-rich shades with a brilliant finish. As with all Too Faced palettes, a show-and-tell centerfold Glamour Guide is included to give you instructions on creating three Boudoir Eyes looks.

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Swatches are left to right in the 3 sections located in the palette. Swatches done over a light coat of eyeshadow primer.

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 Day: In the Buff, Fuzzy Handcuffs, Voulez-Vous.
In the Buff- Creamy vanilla toned white. Satin.
Fuzzy Handcuffs- Very cool toned peach satin.
Voulez-Vous- Smoky eggplant satin with brown undertones.

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Classic: Satin Sheets, Sugar Walls, Garter Belt.
Satin Sheets- Fair pink with a strong gold duochrome.
Sugar Walls- Pinky-beige/nude satin with silver micro glitter.
Garter Belt- Warm matte grey wight extremely fine silver shimmer. It doesn’t really come across on the eye.

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Fashion: Birthday Suit, Lap Dance, French Tickler.
Birthday Suit- Light shimmery beige toned taupe.
Lap Dance- Purple toned grey shimmer. Looks more purple IRL.
French Tickler- Extremely dark black/brown with gold micro glitter. It says it is black but I definitely see a hint of brown in there.

Like most other Too Faced Eyeshadow palettes you get 9 shades in a variety of finishes. These shades are all meant to be used in different combinations to create a sultry look. I like this combination a ton, it is sexy while still being wearable & neutral while still being interesting. Overall, a very strong palette for me personally. The shades I reach for most are Lap Dance (which I have in another palette & use consistently), Garter Belt because it is just a gorgeous grey, & French Tickler because it is ultra pigmented & just looks beautiful.

You can purchase this palette from Sephora,ULTA, & often wherever Too Faced products are sold.

What do you think of this palette? Is it something you’d reach for? What are your favorite palettes for a sultry eye look?

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Shimmer Polish Nichole Swatches & Review (My 4th of July Manicure!)

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So I’m way late. I took a bit of a break to enjoy the holiday & time off with my husband for the holiday. 4th of July is probably the most special holiday with him so it is really personal. It sounds kind of funny, I doubt most people are the same way! If you know us, my husband is in the Air Force but it really doesn’t have anything to do with that. The 4th of July is the ONLY holiday since we got married that he has been home for EVERY year! Now that is special! Okay, enough mushy stuff, check out this amazing manicure from Shimmer Polish!

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Shimmer Polish in Nichole- An array of micro irregular silver flecks then small, medium, & large red, blue, silver, & holo hexes suspended in a clear base. Seen here in 2 coats. Swatched over OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls.

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I absolutely love this polish! Nichole is so patriotic & really catches the light insanely well for not being packed to the brim with holos. Flashy & screams USA (or UK!) for me without being any work at all! Pretty much effortlessly awesome! This applied nicely & the glitter disbursement was top notch as well.

Do you own any Shimmer Polish shades? You can purchase them here on Etsy, check out their swatches & sales site, & follow them on Facebook to stay up to date!

What did you wear for the 4th of July? I’d love to see it!

Filed Under: Nails, Reviews

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