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

Estee Lauder Holiday 2014 Gift Set Review + Video

November 14, 2014 By StephanieLouise 201533 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F11%2Festee-lauder-holiday-2014-gift-set-review-video.htmlEstee+Lauder+Holiday+2014+Gift+Set+Review+%2B+Video+2014-11-14+02%3A01%3A34StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D2015

Tis the season to buy gifts! Frankly many of them are for myself but we don’t need to go there, right? Estee Lauder is a brand I tend to play around in when I go to certain stores but like many other similar brands I try to wait for a great deal. When I know a brand will put out an awesome holiday set I try to hold out as long as possible for hope’s sake that something I’ve been eyeing will be included. Without further chatter- here’s what is in this month’s holiday set!

Estee Lauder Holiday 2014 Gift Set Review + Video via All Things Beautiful XO

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This box is pretty gigantic & so is the case which I don’t mind at all. The packaging looks like a gift- who doesn’t love gifts? I found mine at my local BX but & actually don’t see it listed online anywhere yet…more on that below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gifts, Haul, Palettes & Sets Tagged With: Anti-Aging, Estee Lauder, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Gold, Holiday, Holiday 2014, Lipgloss, Lipstick, Mascara, Palette, Set, Swatches, Video

Beauty Brands vs Urban Decay Naked Basics Palettes Review, Swatches, & Eye Look + Video!

November 13, 2014 By StephanieLouise 199130 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F11%2Fbeauty-brands-vs-urban-decay-naked-basics-palettes-review-swatches-eye-look-video.htmlBeauty+Brands+vs+Urban+Decay+Naked+Basics+Palettes+Review%2C+Swatches%2C+%26+Eye+Look+%2B+Video%212014-11-13+02%3A15%3A47StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D1991

Today I bring you a post I’ve been beyond excited about writing. A tale of dupes…a story of matte…& an eye look I’m in love with. On top of all that I’m talking about a bargain! If you love neutrals & snagging a great deal then you’re in the right spot!

Beauty Brands vs Urban Decay Naked Basics Palettes Review, Swatches, & Eye Look + Video!

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When it comes to neutral palettes Urban Decay is still likely the most well-known popular brand. From their trio of Naked palettes to the ever popular Naked Basics…Urban Decay is pretty much a no-brainer. I stumbled upon a few palettes at Beauty Brands recently on display & immediately saw some serious similarities. I picked up the Beauty Brands Matte Mini Color Collection & the Beauty Brands Neutral Mini Color Collection. There was also two other palettes which I’ll discuss below! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Palettes & Sets, Reviews, Tutorials & Looks Tagged With: Beauty Brands, Comparisons, Dupes, Eye Looks, Gift Ideas, Holiday 2014, Limited Edition, Matte, Neutral, Palette, Swatches, Urban Decay, Video

It Cosmetics Hydrating Primer is Perfect for Dry Skin! (Review & Demo)

November 12, 2014 By StephanieLouise 198422 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F11%2Fit-cosmetics-hydrating-primer-is-perfect-for-dry-skin-review-demo.htmlIt+Cosmetics+Hydrating+Primer+is+Perfect+for+Dry+Skin%21+%28Review+%26+Demo%292014-11-12+15%3A59%3A55StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D1984

Like many of the posts up for this time of year I’m complaining about dry skin. Much like oily skin, it makes apply makeup & keeping it looking great harder than necessary. I’m constantly on the search for better products to perfect my skin both in photographs & in real life. When the wind picks up my skin pretty much just stops even trying to hide it & you can really tell. I woke up this morning & washed my face as usual. I was then promptly distracted which is pretty normal…what wasn’t normal was opening the door for my dogs & getting hit in the face with 10 degrees! Uhg! So now it is officially time to share with you my It Cosmetics dry skin secret weapon that I’ve relied on for over a year…& even show a sneak peek at an upcoming look while I’m on a roll!

It Cosmetics Hydrating Primer is Perfect for Dry Skin! (Review & Demo)

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It Cosmetics has become an easy favorite over the years producing many products I now couldn’t imagine life without. From the highlighter that pretty much changed my outlook on cream face products (review here!) to the matte palette that blew my mind (review here!), they’ve nailed it. Over & over again. Today I’m bringing you one of those behind the scenes products that may not be as flashy but is definitely beloved- my It Cosmetics No. 50 Serum Anti-aging Collagen Veil Primer. Does the “anti-aging” part make you immediately turn away? Well you need some whiplash because this primer was developed for all ages that locks in moisture while doing about a million other amazing things. Okay- maybe a slight exaggeration but seriously this primer is a multi-tasking genius. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Face, Reviews, Skin Tagged With: Dry Skin, It Cosmetics, Palette, Primer, Skincare, Sneak Peek

Smashbox Photo Op Cherry Smoke Eyeshadow Palette Swatches, Review, & Tutorial

November 5, 2014 By StephanieLouise 193446 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F11%2Fsmashbox-photo-op-cherry-smoke-eyeshadow-palette-swatches-review-tutorial.htmlSmashbox+Photo+Op+Cherry+Smoke+Eyeshadow+Palette+Swatches%2C+Review%2C+%26+Tutorial2014-11-05+06%3A07%3A46StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D1934

Smashbox Photo Op Cherry Smoke Eyeshadow Palette Swatches, Review, & Tutorial from All Things Beautiful XO
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Have you ever picked up a palette & immediately thought of a certain season? The Smashbox Cherry Smoke Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette is limited edition for Fall 2014 which is just so fitting- this palette is so stunningly autumn. I wish I had reviewed it earlier since it is sold out at a lot of retailers- but I will list some it is still available at below. This palette is everything & I included my favorite eyeshadow look along with it! Keep reading to see swatches, my thoughts, & a truly easy fall look. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Palettes & Sets, Reviews, Tutorials & Looks Tagged With: Burgundy, Copper, Eye Looks, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Fall, Fall 2014, Limited Edition, Palette, Smashbox, Taupe

Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette Swatches & Review

October 30, 2014 By StephanieLouise 189255 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F10%2Furban-decay-vice-3-palette-swatches-review.htmlUrban+Decay+Vice+3+Palette+Swatches+%26+Review2014-10-30+01%3A30%3A31StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D1892

Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette Swatches & Review

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Is there a certain type of palette you can’t resist? For me it has been the Urban Decay Vice Palettes for the past 3 years. I picked up this newest edition without thinking twice because I didn’t want to miss out. The Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette is Limited Edition for the holiday season & packed with gorgeous eyeshadows. Keep reading to sneak a peek inside, see swatches, & check out my thoughts! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Palettes & Sets, Reviews Tagged With: Eye Looks, Eyeshadow, Holiday, Holiday 2014, Limited Edition, Palette, Swatches, Urban Decay

Vampy Halloween Makeup Tutorial with a Touch of Spider

October 23, 2014 By StephanieLouise 183253 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fvampy-halloween-makeup-tutorial-with-a-touch-of-spider.htmlVampy+Halloween+Makeup+Tutorial+with+a+Touch+of+Spider2014-10-23+06%3A59%3A25StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F%3Fp%3D1832

Vampy Halloween Makeup with a Touch of Spider featuring the Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette, NYX Lip Products, & More!
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I normally try to do lots of Halloween tutorials…but this year it has been crazy busy. With the new site & lots of life stuff I haven’t gotten to share as much as I’d like. Today, however, I get to show you a tutorial I absolutely fell in love with! I used a variety of products (all broken down below) but it doesn’t have to just be Halloween either. The eyeshadows I used mainly are from the Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette which I’ll be reviewing soon- & this look is just a favorite! Love my purples! Keep reading for the products & application tutorial! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Palettes & Sets, Tutorials & Looks Tagged With: Chrislie Formulaions, Costume, Countour, Eddie FunkHouser, Essence, Eye Looks, Eyeshadow Tutorial, Halloween, Halloween 2014, LA Girl, Limited Edition, Lorac, NYX, Palette, Plum, Purple, Real Techniques, Rimmel, Shimmer, Smashbox, Stila, Urban Decay, Vampy

Lorac Mega Pro Palette Swatches, Review, & GIVEAWAY!

October 14, 2014 By StephanieLouise 3116 Commentshttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F10%2Florac-mega-pro-palette-swatches-review.htmlLorac+Mega+Pro+Palette+Swatches%2C+Review%2C+%26+GIVEAWAY%212014-10-14+18%3A53%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F10%2Florac-mega-pro-palette-swatches-review-giveaway.html

Lorac Mega Pro Palette Swatches & Review + Giveaway!
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The Lorac Mega Pro Palette is definitely one of the hottest palettes on the market this year- with one of the craziest releases I’ve ever seen.Because this palette is limited edition & still currently sold out…well it sure is a good thing that I got together with a few other fabulous beauty bloggers to give one of the Lorac Mega Pro Palettes away to one lucky winner! Keep reading to check out my thoughts & enter to win! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: Eyeshdow, Holiday, Holiday 2014, Limited Edition, Lorac, Palette, Swatches

Stila Not So Nude Palette Swatches, Review + Favorite Look

October 8, 2014 By StephanieLouise 421 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fstila-not-so-nude-palette-swatches.htmlStila+Not+So+Nude+Palette+Swatches%2C+Review+%2B+Favorite+Look2014-10-08+00%3A55%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fstila-not-so-nude-palette-swatches-review-favorite-look.html

Stila Not So Nude Palette Swatches, Review + Favorite Look
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Confession time… I bought the Stila Not So Nude Palette within a set called the Stila Natural Born Bombshell Set…which is unfortunately no longer available. I know I’m super late to this review & shame on me! BUT the excellent thing about this set is that everything inside is still available…so take that as you will! I love Stila products normally so when I found the photos I thought were lost on a missing card I knew I wanted to share ASAP! Although this is a neutral palette that is great for year round- this is definitely going to get use from me this fall! Keep reading to check it out! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Palettes & Sets Tagged With: Blush, Cream Blush, Eyeshadow, Highlighter, Neutral, Palette, Pink, Plum, Stila, Swatches

LORAC Unzipped Palette Swatches, Review, & Eye Look

August 6, 2014 By StephanieLouise 68Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F08%2Florac-unzipped-palette-swatches-review.htmlLORAC+Unzipped+Palette+Swatches%2C+Review%2C+%26+Eye+Look2014-08-06+12%3A35%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F08%2Florac-unzipped-palette-swatches-review-eye-look.html

LORAC Unzipped Palette Swatches, Review, & Eye Look
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Ever see reviews of a palette & think “What is the hype there?” Well that’s how I felt about the Lorac Unzipped Palette. I’d seen it in stores & thought it was really pretty but not a must have. Then I started seeing reviews, swatches, & tutorials using Unzipped that got me excited. Maybe it isn’t just another neutral palette? Maybe the shades won’t look as close once on the eye? Maybe this palette could be for me? Well I finally bought it last month- keep reading to see what I think now!

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Filed Under: Eyes, Palettes & Sets, Reviews, Tutorials & Looks Tagged With: Beige, Bronze, Eye Looks, Eyeshadow, Lorac, Neutral, Palette, Rose Gold, Shimmer, Swatches

Alter Ego Palette Tag & Collab: It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette

May 13, 2014 By StephanieLouise 1231 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F05%2Falter-ego-palette-tag-collab-it.htmlAlter+Ego+Palette+Tag+%26+Collab%3A+It+Cosmetics+Naturally+Pretty+Palette2014-05-13+14%3A04%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F05%2Falter-ego-palette-tag-collab-it-cosmetics-naturally-pretty-palette.html

Alter Ego Palette Tag & Collab: It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette

PR Sample. I Bought it. Affiliate links.

Laura from My Newest Addiction have been blogging friends a really long time so it only makes sense we decided to do our first video collab together! We wanted to both use the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette because she is so stunning & versatile. When we came up with the Alter Ego Palette idea we thought it would make a great tag too!

How does it work? Pick one of your favorite palettes & zero in on shades you use the least then create a look!

Keep reading to check out my results! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Face, Palettes & Sets, Tutorials & Looks Tagged With: Buxom, Collabs, Covergirl, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, It Cosmetics, Lancome, Laura Mercier, Maybelline, Orange, Palette, Peach, Smashbox, Sonia Kashuk, Stila, Tangerine, Tarte, The Balm, Tutorial, Video

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