August 2014 - jackie 0. monroe

August 2014 - jackie 0. monroe

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Aging Gracefully - Hand Cream with SPF

One thing people often overlook is hand skincare. Yes we get manicures sometimes weekly, buy nail hardeners and cuticle moisturizers... but what about the skin on our hands? SPF is "all the rage" right now as people are now becoming aware that it does not do anything good to your skin except absorb your daily dose of Vitamin D. To prevent our skin...

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Aug 31, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Urban Decay Naked Basics 2

So excited about this baby! It's a cool toned palette of six new Urban Decay shadows. There are five matte and one demi-matte shade for a highlight. I love the colors of this palette. If you tend to gravitate towards taupes, this will speak your language. I do wish the highlight shade was a tad lighter like in the original Naked Basics (Venus)...

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Aug 31, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

A Shower with Frank

Lets Be Frank. After reading what seemed like hundreds of reviews on Instagram I found myself intrigued by the benefits of a coffee scrub. Supposedly the scrubs help eczema, stretch marks, cellulite, dry skin, and psoriasis. I knew I had to test it out. Being affordable doesn't hurt either ($17.95 and free shipping for the coconut one) and if it will help improve...

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Aug 29, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Benefit They're Real Push-Up liner

Looking for a new eyeliner? You might want to try Benefit's They're Real liner. It's the first of its kind, a gel liner in a pen like applicator. First twist, swipe, then wink... bingo you have a come hither winged eye! I found the liner to be a little strange to work with at first but it came out super black and creamy...

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Aug 28, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

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Josie Maran Black Oil Mascara

Josie Maran is one of my favorite brands so when I saw that she released a new mascara I had to try it. I was lucky and was able to use a promo code for Sephora and get a deluxe sample of this for free. Who doesn't love a freebie? ;) Anyway, this mascara is nice and light in texture. It applies really...

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Aug 27, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Mac + Brooke Shields Collection - Fall 2014

Coming September 2014 (next month!) to maccosmetics.com and October 2, 2014 in stores Brooke Shields collaborates with Mac Cosmetics on a new limited edition fall collection. This collection includes nail polish, lipstick, lip gloss, eyeshadow, and what looks like a cream blush and a powder highlighter. The collection as a whole seems to be a mix of neutrals with bright pops of color. I...

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Aug 26, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Mani Monday!

Happy Mani Monday lovers! This week I treated myself to my first gel manicure. I usually get pink and white gel tips or just do regular polish so I wanted to test out what everyone is raving about, the regular gel polish. So far I have to say, I love it! No chips, high gloss, smooth finish. Since I love pale neutral colors...

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Aug 25, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Urban Decay Naked Illuminated

The Naked Collection has been expanding like crazy this year with its release of two new bb creams, a body bb cream, and now this highlighter. Urban Decay's Naked Illuminated is meant for face and body. It retails for $29 so the price is pretty reasonable compared to some other highlighters on the market. It is glittery so if that is not your thing...

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Aug 24, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Friday Favorite!

Lately I've been obsessed with Starbucks' green tea soy latte (I order it hot & unsweetened). It is a cup of soothing deliciousness. Sweet even though I order it unsweetened, Starbucks says their macha powder comes sweetened. I'm not sure with what exactly. It's not overpowering but just a hint of sweet that makes the drink a nice treat but also relaxing. I'm...

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Aug 22, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Smashbox Cherry Smoke Palette

Fall has come ladies and gents. This brand new palette from Smashbox has you covered all season with it's rich cherry hues and neutrals. Each shade is buttery smooth and the pigments are perfect. I love a good reddish eyeshadow and this palette just needed a place in my collection. I can see myself using this daily. With it's mix of matte and...

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Aug 21, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Mac An Amorous Adventure Palette

The Shades: Sable - Shimmering Copper Sex & The Oyster - Shimmery Iridescent Silver Blue Brawn - Rosy Copper Shimmering Brown Black Tied - Black with Silver Glitter Find it here. This gem is the perfect transitional palette from Summer to Fall. You have some copper with rose gold tones and then you have a black to smoke it up plus a gorgeous...

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Aug 21, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

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Full on Monet? - Eucerin Redness Relief Moisturizer

I am kind of torn about this product. My skin felt nice using it, it didn't cause breakouts, and it was a perfect light daily moisturizer under makeup. Plus it also has an SPF of 15 which is always a great thing. Now I have some redness on my face but nothing extreme. I wanted to try this moisturizer out to see if...

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Aug 20, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Makeup Geek Las Vegas Collection - Pre Order Invite!

Fall is slowly but surely making its way in and Makeup Geek is helping prepare its customers with a new collection. This Vegas collection is rich in tarnished golds and coppers reminiscent of the lights (and money!) of you guessed it, Las Vegas. I can't wait to get my hands on this! If you are new to Makeup Geek, I highly recommend her...

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Aug 19, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

50 Shades of Grey Hair

So you may have seen the first photo below in my weekly love/wish list this week... I have been crazy for charcoal and silver hair for a while now. Basically since I saw Pink with it, I was in awe. Then we all saw Kelly Osbourne take the plunge and now, it's everywhere. The stunning cool silver tones are just gorgeous. I am...

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Aug 19, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Weekly Love List

The theme for my list this week is the color grey (gray?). It's my favorite color and just a great neutral shade. And yes, there really are 50 (and then some) shades of grey! lol My Love/Wish List: NAILKALE - Illuminator JINSOON Nail Lacquer - Kookie White Gray Hair Color/Dye - I am seriously contemplating this color for Fall This book shelf xoxo...

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Aug 18, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Friday Favorite!

How could he not be my favorite this week? This truly hurt when I heard of his death on Sunday. Robin Williams was such a great actor and from what I've heard also a wonderful person. My heart breaks that he was hurting so much. My thoughts go out to his family and that he rest peacefully. "After life there is more." -...

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Aug 15, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

A Look Back at Lauren Bacall

“Imagination is the highest kite one can fly.” - Lauren Bacall “You can’t always be a leading lady.” - Lauren Bacall “I am not a has-been. I am a will be.” - Lauren Bacall xoxo ...

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Aug 14, 2014 by Jackie Hosking