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Anastasia Beverly Hills - Moonchild Glow Kit

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3 Months of Favorites!

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MOTD - Chucky Doll

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This MOTD was inspired by a look Jaclyn Hill filmed with a basic eye, lashes, and a dark vampy lip. I've been loving a statement lip recently and this fits the bill. I wanted something, clean, modern, but a little edgy.

I used Anastasia's liquid lipstick in the shade Potion which is a deep matte eggplant. In some lighting it can look black but don't let that scare you. I love this color and can totally see myself wearing it more often now. Feeling hesitant to wear a bold lip color? Don't be, it is a total confidence booster similar to a red shade!

For the eyes I used the mauve and ivory shades from the Tarte palette above. I used the dark purple shadow as a liner and use the Physicians Formula Lash Booster Fiber Mascara to pump up those lashes!

For complexion, I used Becca's Backlight Filtering Primer and Clinique's Beyond Perfecting foundation. I've been loving this Clinique foundation, it is out of this world! I don't use concealer with it because it is a foundation and concealer combo. I love the finish - a glowy satin, and don't get me started on the coverage and longevity! This baby is a staple in my kit from now on! I wear the shade Breeze for reference. I believe it is the lightest shade they offer.

I contoured and bronzed up my face a little bit with Kevin Aucoin's Celestial Bronzing Veil in Tropical Nights. I love this bronzer. Tropical Nights is a cool toned hue that works well for contouring and regular bronzing with a fine shimmer. It has been my multitasking savior on quick mornings when I need some color plus a little contour. I love to set my face with the Nars' pressed crystal setting powder.

Brows, I usually use Estee Lauder's Brow Now in the black shade but I forgot to grab it and put it in my makeup bag. I ended up using a grey eyebrow pencil that I got free from somewhere. It's a no name brand pencil. But it did get to order the new Anastasia Brow Definer in the shade Ebony because it is the same shape (an angled shape) and I loved it for carving out the perfect arch! I'll let you know what I think of the Anastasia one!

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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Palette Edition

My top 10 Palettes for gifting this holiday season

Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette - This palette is a no brainer if your recipient is a Gwen Stefani fan or a neutral lover. It's a classic collection with the buttery goodness of Urban Decay quality shadows plus a gorgeous presentation in its stunning black, white and gold case.

Bobbi Brown University Eyes Palette - This is by far my favorite Bobbi Brown palette I've purchased. Every shade is perfectly pigmented and the color selection has everything for everyday looks to evening. It has a mix of both matte and shimmers which also puts it on the top of my list for sure.

Kat Von D Beauty La Vida Loca Remix - If that special someone is looking to expand their eyeshadow wardrobe then this palette is for them. The color wheel inspired slide out palette has neutrals in the center surrounded by an array of every bright shade your heart desires.

Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Palette - For the neutral lover in all of us, this is a fabulous palette for those who are just getting into makeup or the veterans out there. A mix of cool, warm and neutral shades in matte textures is perfect. Add a red lipstick like Kat Von D's Adora to the bag and you are golden.

Lunatic Cosmetic Labs Contour Palette - This contour palette is by far a favorite of mine. It incorporates cool grey and rosey hues to sculpt those cheeks like Miss Kardashian West herself. A perfect collection of contours for the adventurous.

Tarte Tartelette in Bloom - A new and fresh take on Tarte's Tartelette collection, Tartelette in Bloom is a rose gold and reddish brown palette that is perfect for those blue eyed girls on your list.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette - A collection of 14 shades that are party ready it's a "you can't go wrong" gift idea.

Mac Pro Custom Eyeshadow Palette - This is the most expensive on the list but a sure fire way to make your special someone one happy camper. You create the palette for them! Choose from Mac's wide array of shades and finishes to create the ultimate personalized gift. Create a palette of all brights, mattes, or neutrals. The world is your oyster.

Pur Minerals Secret Crush Eyeshadow Palette - Mixing metallics and mattes is always a great idea. Pur Minerals' Secret Crush palette does it stunningly. The collection of 8 shades is done with class and rich tone hues.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette - For the chocoholic out there! This package of goodness is a fan favorite and great for neutral lovers and chocolate lovers alike.

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MOTD - Autumn Warmth

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Halloween - Precious Metals

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September Favorites!

This month was all about transitioning from Summer to Fall. Here are my favorites and obsessions from the past couple weeks!

Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation 113 - This foundation is perfection. When I apply it, it feels like moisture is being put back into my skin. It's refreshing and I love the finish.

Physicians Formula Lash Booster Extension Mascara - My favorite and go to mascara at the moment! It doesn't irritate my Fall allergy stricken eyes and the length and volume it gives can't be beat!! Obsessed is an understatement.

Ofra Liquid Lipstick Kathleen Lights Miami Fever - The perfect Fall pumpkin lipstick shade.

Ofra Illuminating Blush Stripes - Glow getter to the max, gorgeous!

Mac Studio Watertight Foundation NW20 - Another great foundation addition to my collection. It has a lighter coverage but doubles on the glow.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade Ebony - I first purchased this when I had my copper hair a while back in the shade auburn. At that point I hated it. I don't know if I wasn't applying it correctly, the color was wrong or what but my first reaction was, yuck. Then the heavens shined down and I gave the ebony shade a shot after seeing all my fellow raven haired ladies sporting it. Wow, I am in love! It stays put all day and my brows are arched to perfection.

Becca Jaclyn Hill Highlighter Champagne Pop - Omg. I thought this was going to be one of those overhyped products but wow was I wrong. I love it! It's a gorgeous glow. A warm version of Becca's Opal shade, which I also love. I've been wearing this nonstop this month.

Bh Cosmetics Carli Bybel Palette - SO perfect! The highlighters in this palette are top notch! They apply reminiscent of Becca's powder highlighters (which cost $30 something dollars a piece compared to this $15 palette). The eyeshadows are really pretty and pigmented. I love the mauve colors since that seems to be my go to eyeshadow tone lately. Great job Carli, I might have to get a backup!

Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Collagen Booster - I had to see what the hype for this product was about and I am so glad I did. I use this in the morning and at night before my moisturizer. It really does give my skin a boost. I just finished my first bottle and I will be back for another. The only thing I don't like is that it is easy to pump out too much which is why my bottle went so fast I think (a little over a month) and the price kind of sucks too, $48.

Ole Henrikson Pue Truth Youth Activating Oil - I purchased this at the same time as the Truth Serum and also love it. I use this one only at night since it does leave an orange cast (kind of like a fake tan). It's the perfect companion to the serum and it gives my skin an instant and long lasting healthy glow.

Origins GinZing Eye Cream - This has been on my favorites lists for a long time. I finally finished my sample size and purchased the full size. I love this because it works not only for an eye opening eye cream in the morning but also as a great facial highlighter. I love using this under my eyes and on the tops of my cheek bones. It makes my powder highlighters pop on top!

Mauve - I am obsessed with mauve makeup lately. From lipstick to blush to eyeshadow, I need it in my life.

Plaid - If it comes in plaid, it's coming home with me. I feel like plaid is the epitome of Fall and everything cozy.

Dunkin Donuts Toasted Almond Coffee

Anything 90's - The shoes and bag below are a huge example of this! Loving the 90's trend right now. Brown lipstick and knee highs, yes please!