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

Urban Decay WIRED 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in Jolt, Amped, Shock, & Vivid Swatches & Review

February 28, 2020 By StephanieLouise 6766Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2020%2F02%2Furban-decay-wired-24-7-glide-on-eye-pencils-in-jolt-amped-shock-vivid-swatches-review.htmlUrban+Decay+WIRED+24%2F7+Glide-On+Eye+Pencils+in+Jolt%2C+Amped%2C+Shock%2C+%26+Vivid+Swatches+%26+Review2020-02-28+14%3A21%3A33StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6766

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Swatches & review of the Urban Decay WIRED Collection 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in Jolt, Amped, Shock, & Vivid on All Things Beautiful XOYou guys are excited for the Urban Decay Wired Collection– & so am I! This is one of the most requested reviews I’ve ever had come across my instagram! I have the Wired Pressed Pigment Palette as well but today we’re going to talk about what I think the standout of this collection is- the limited edition NEON eyeliners in the famous 24/7 formula! Keep reading for swatches & thoughts on the Urban Decay WIRED Collection 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in Jolt, Amped, Shock, & Vivid! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Reviews Tagged With: Bright, Eyeliner, Limited Edition, Long Wearing, Matte, Neon, Swatches, Urban Decay

IT Brushes For ULTA Celestial, Starry, & Cosmic Collections ( + some Alex & Ani!)

February 13, 2020 By StephanieLouise 6684Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2020%2F02%2Fit-brushes-for-ulta-celestial-starry-cosmic-collections-some-alex-ani.htmlIT+Brushes+For+ULTA+Celestial%2C+Starry%2C+%26+Cosmic+Collections+%28+%2B+some+Alex+%26+Ani%21%292020-02-13+22%3A31%3A58StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D6684

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IT Brushes For ULTA Celestial, Starry, & Cosmic Collections ( + some Alex & Ani!) including glitter, shimmer, metallics, & thoughts on All Things Beautiful XOAre you a bit nervous buying brush sets? All of the brushes I’m talking about today are ONLY sold at ULTA & …are limited edition so if something peaks your interest- I highly suggest snapping them up because they’re SUPER marked down at the time of posting! It Cosmetics released these for winter/holiday & they might be my favorite design from them yet- celestial, starry bliss!
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Filed Under: Palettes & Sets, Reviews, Tools Tagged With: Brushes, It Cosmetics, Limited Edition, Sets, Stars, ULTA

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

    KBShimmer Holo Can You Go- the Most Stunning Custom Blurple Holo!

    June 5, 2017 By StephanieLouise 596730 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F06%2Fkbshimmer-holo-can-you-go-the-most-stunning-custom-blurple-holo.htmlKBShimmer+Holo+Can+You+Go-+the+Most+Stunning+Custom+Blurple+Holo%212017-06-05+20%3A19%3A35StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5967

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    KBShimmer Holo Can You Go- the Most Stunning Custom Blurple Holo for the Holomaniacs group with swatches & review on All Things Beautiful XO& apparently Christy over at KBShimmer & the Holo Maniacs FB Group (join here!) were right inside my blurple-obsessed heart. This shade is SO ME. Holo. Blurple. Rainbow flakies. YAAAS. This is the Holo Maniacs Custom #25 & is in the shade Holo Can You Go. Keep reading to see all the details! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Indie/Handmade, Nails Tagged With: Blue, Blurple, Flakies, Holo, KBShimmer, Limited Edition, Nail Polish, Purple, Swatches

    Urban Decay Afterdark Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches, & Eye Look

    May 4, 2017 By StephanieLouise 585418 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F05%2Furban-decay-afterdark-eyeshadow-palette-review-swatches-eye-look.htmlUrban+Decay+Afterdark+Eyeshadow+Palette+Review%2C+Swatches%2C+%26+Eye+Look2017-05-04+15%3A37%3A03StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5854

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    Urban Decay Afterdark Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches, & Eye Look! This palette includes incredible shimmers & metallics including the shades Alter, Scene, Supersonic, Sinful, Off Duty, Backfire, Lounge, Fringe, & Paralyzed! Plus a gorgeous iridescent metallic purple case that looks so magical! Click through to see my fun purple eyeshadow look too! See more makeup, nail art, & beauty on All Things Beautiful XONow that I’m not horribly ill & (ANDDD) not not having a severe reaction on my skin to some products- are you ready for more makeup looks? According to my instagram (not following? shuckksss check it out here!) you are! Today I’m finally sharing my thoughts on the Urban Decay Afterdark Eyeshadow Palette including an eyeshadow look I’ve recreated over & over! Keep reading to check this beauty out! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Eyes, Palettes & Sets, Reviews Tagged With: Cruelty Free, Eye Look, Eyeshadow, Limited Edition, Metallic, Palette, Palettes, Purple, Swatches, Urban Decay

    Jesse’s Girl Julie G Nail Polish Trios Swatches, Review, & Fun Nail Art!

    April 18, 2017 By StephanieLouise 57816 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F04%2Fjesses-girl-julie-g-nail-polish-trios-swatches-review-fun-nail-art.htmlJesse%27s+Girl+Julie+G+Nail+Polish+Trios+Swatches%2C+Review%2C+%26+Fun+Nail+Art%212017-04-18+22%3A31%3A08StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5781

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    Fun nail art using the Jesse's Girl Julie G Nail Polish Trios along with full swatches & review! Trio #1 Bikini, Tropical, & Dream in Pretty. Trio #2 is Cabana Boy, Fierce & Fab, & Oh Em Gee. & Trio #3 is Santorini, Rio de Janeiro, & Julie's Fave. Check out more nails, makeup, & beauty posts on All Things Beautiful XOHEYYYY pretties! I’ve got three trios to share with you guys from Jesse’s Girl Julie G line! I have a strong connection to her line…I went wayyy out of my way to track down shades when I was a newbie blogger! & it was totally worth it! I’m so excited to share these FUN & BRIGHT colors with you today along with a little bit of nail art. Keep reading to fall in love! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Nails Tagged With: Bright, Dots, Jesse's Girl, Julie G, Limited Edition, Nail Art, Nail Polish, Neon, Spring, Summer, Swatches

    Polish Con NYC Exclusives from KBShimmer Swatches & Review

    April 12, 2017 By StephanieLouise 575318 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F04%2Fpolish-con-nyc-exclusives-from-kbshimmer-swatches-review.htmlPolish+Con+NYC+Exclusives+from+KBShimmer+Swatches+%26+Review2017-04-12+22%3A56%3A28StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5753

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    Swatches & review of the KBShimmer Polish Con NYC Exclusives in the shades We Make Your Dreams Come Blue & Grand Prospect Holo on All Things Beautiful XOThese two shades? Just stop. Whatever you’re doing- just stop. Find a way to get to Polish Con in NYC or find someone to pick them up for you. Because they’re beautiful & incredible & unlike anything else I own. Stay tuned to see KBShimmer We Make Your Dreams Come Blue & Grand Prospect Holo in all their glory! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Indie/Handmade, Nails Tagged With: Duochrome, Exclusive, Glitter, Holo, KBShimmer, Limited Edition, Nail Polish, Swatches

    KBShimmer It’s Petrifying + I Never Wood Have Guessed with The Jedi Wife Swatches, Review, & Nail Art

    March 14, 2017 By StephanieLouise 563112 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F03%2Fkbshimmer-its-petrifying-i-never-wood-have-guessed-with-the-jedi-wife-swatches-review-nail-art.htmlKBShimmer+It%27s+Petrifying+%2B+I+Never+Wood+Have+Guessed+with+The+Jedi+Wife+Swatches%2C+Review%2C+%26+Nail+Art2017-03-14+16%3A17%3A46StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5631

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    A look at the gorgeous petrified wood-inspired nail polish duo created by KBShimmer + The Jedi Wife available at The Indie Shop & KBShimmer. See swatches, review, & some nail art using It's Petrifying + I Never Wood Have Guessed on All Things Beautiful XOToday I have some super exciting polishes to share with you! These are both two of my favorite brown-based polishes…ever. That’s really saying something! This duo was created by KBShimmer & The Jedi Wife– more details below! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Indie/Handmade, Nails Tagged With: Brown, Crelly, Glitter, Holo, KBShimmer, Limited Edition, Nail Art, Neutral, Swatches, Woods

    LORAC Social Affair Alter Ego Lipstick Gift Set Swatches & Review

    March 6, 2017 By StephanieLouise 558414 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F03%2Florac-social-affair-alter-ego-lipstick-gift-set-swatches-review.htmlLORAC+Social+Affair+Alter+Ego+Lipstick+Gift+Set+Swatches+%26+Review2017-03-06+16%3A05%3A45StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5584

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    Swatches & Review LORAC Social Affair Alter Ego Lipstick Gift Set including the shades Trendsetter, Fashionista, Stylist, Bon Vivant, & Provocateur on All Things Beautiful XO If there’s one thing I really love about sets it is the value. This is the Lorac Social Affair Alter Ego Lipstick Gift Set & it includes 5 gorgeous lipstick shades for an absolute bargain. All of these shades are wearable & suit a multitude of skintones. I couldn’t help but snap it up! Keep reading to see swatches & details about each lipstick shade! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Lips, Reviews Tagged With: Holiday, Holiday 2016, Limited Edition, Lipstick, Lorac, Swatches

    Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss Limited Edition Fragrance

    March 2, 2017 By StephanieLouise 558014 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2017%2F03%2Fmarc-jacobs-daisy-kiss-limited-edition-fragrance.htmlMarc+Jacobs+Daisy+Kiss+Limited+Edition+Fragrance2017-03-02+07%3A33%3A37StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D5580

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    A review of the gorgeous Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss Limited Edition Fragrance on All Things Beautiful XOThe first fragrance my husband ever bought me was Marc Jacobs Lola. It was romantic & a big gesture for us since we were seriously poor back then. Every time I wear it- I feel special. Over the years I’ve added quite a few more to my collection (I’ll detail more at the end of this post!) but the seasonal releases are always something I seek out. I don’t always purchase them but this one is just so lovely! Keep reading to see why I purchased Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss Limited Edition Perfume! [Read more…]

    Filed Under: Fragrance, Reviews Tagged With: Floral, Limited Edition, Marc Jacobs, Perfume, Spring

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