Makeover Monday: Fuchsia Lips

So Tiffany, has definitely gotten me into bright bold lip color. Before her I just really didn't have that much interest in lipsticks because it made it almost impossible for me to kiss my little ones and I just love them to pieces and theres not a moment in the day that I don't want to just plant kisses all over their cute little cheeks. But with Tiffany's help she's shown me how many great options there are for non-smudge lippies. And I've pretty much fallen in love with the bold lip trend. Though I save those for days where I'm actually going to be seeing people that are over 3 feet tall. 
Anyways, Tiffany has offered to share some ways for you all to try out this Summer lip trend.

I was inspired by my sister's Steal Her Style posts to share with you all how to recreate a popular celebrity makeup trend. So many fashionistas are going bold this summer and rocking the neon lippie! With a smokey eye or even a simple makeup look, the neon lip is perfect for summer! It goes with so many different looks and makes you look like you put effort into doing your makeup any day! Works for blondes or brunette, light or dark skin tones, and dramatic or classic makeup looks! 

Here's the daring Katy Perry rocking the neon lip with a dramatic smokey eye and the fashionista Nicole Richie rocking the same lippie with a more neutral eye!

MAC Candy Yum Yum [$15.00]

This limited edition lipstick has been brought back for good! It is the brightest lipstick I've ever laid eyes on and is described as a neon pink lipstick. It has absolutely become one of my favorites. In a previous post I also mentioned there was a drugstore dupe for this color, Maybelline's Fuchsia Flash [see the review here].

Check out the side by side comparison:

MAC vs. Maybelline

Though on camera you cant tell the finish the colors are almost identical, however when on Fuchsia Flash isn't nearly as bright as Candy Yum Yum. But it's still a definite steal if you want the MAC look but don't want to splurge.

Also, Candy Yum Yum has a matte finish which is also another hot lipstick trend that I'm a huge fan of.  But if you're not to sure about the whole matte lipstick thing, a great option to give the same bold lip color, is Lancome's Poodle Skirt.

Lancome Poodle Skirt [$22]

This lipstick has a bright blue undertone with tiny amounts of shimmer. I am not usually a fab of shimmer of glitter, but this lipstick has the perfect amount. In the light, you can see more of the blue undertone. So if Candy Yum Yum is too bright, this shade of pink is a bit lighter and will not appear as neon, but will still give you that bright bold lip color you are looking for.

Well I hope you all enjoyed Tiffany's trend to try. And wishing you all a fabulous week!

Beauty By Tiffany: Worth the Splurge

Hope your week has been fabulous so far. Instead of a Steal Her Look post today, my sister is back with some splurge worthy beauty reviews. But don't worry next week I'll be back with a celebrity inspired look.
Although I love drugstore products, there are just some products that do not compare ... I have come across three products that are definitely worth the splurge in my book! These products aren't just worth the splurge, but they're perfect products for your summer makeup routine!

1. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette [$27.00 at Sephora]

I find myself constantly reaching for this palette. Colors are fun to play with in the summer, but most of the time I like to keep my makeup fresh and simple in the heat. This palette allows me to contour the eye area and even create a simple day smokey eye ... that will even later transfer easily into a night look. With 6 neutral colors, 5 matte, and one frost color that's perfect to pop in the inner corner to brighten the eyes. (TIP: Venus (frost color) is perfect to tap on your cupids bow or over your lipstick in the center of your lips to make your lips appear fuller). The colors cater to all skin types and the formulation is beyond amazing! A little goes a long way with all these colors ... definitely will repurchase once I begin to hit pan on any of the shadows!

2. Benefit's Coralista [full size .28oz $28.00 at Sephora]

Coral is the new pink! Coral lips or coral blush are so popular this summer and this blush is perfect to add to your collection! I'm not a fan of shimmery blushes, but this blush has the perfect amount of shimmer. Allows your cheek to highlight in the sunlight! A pinky coral blush allows you to follow the trend without going out of anyone's comfort zone. Did I mention that is also has a beautiful floral scent? Not too much of a fan of scented makeup, but this one smells amazing in the packaging. The scent doesn't transfer to your face, but it is a nice touch, thank you Benefit! 

3. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment (full size.15oz $22.50 at Sephora

If you picked up your birthday freebie at Sephora last year, you know what I'm about to get into! I do love bright lips, but there are days that lipstick is just out of the question. I love kissing my nieces practically everyday and lipstick isn't a good mix in that! Nothing gets better than the feeling of hydrating lips ... even beautiful lipsticks can't beat that! This lip treatment doesn't only feel so smooth on your lips, but it smells amazingly! It leaves your lips moisturized all day! I love to apply this after using a lip scrub [see my lip scrub review, here]. It leaves your lips feeling so FRESH by using reparative oils and natural sugar! Includes vitamin A, C, and E to prevent wrinkles. Although $22.50 is a bit pricey especially compared to my original chapstick that comes in a pack of 3 for $2.99, this lip treatment definitely deserves it's out shout out, which brings me here ... The packaging is amazing and if you want to get fancy, there are colors available to spice of your look. I use the Sugar - Clear color, but get more for your money and choose one of their 8 sheer colors ... cannot go wrong with smooth lips that are protected by the SPF 15 in the sugar lip treatment.

I hope you all enjoyed her splurge worthy picks. And be sure to enter to win a $50 giftcard to Shabby Apple. The giveaway ends tonight so don't wait, click here to enter now. If you've already entered, tweet the giveaway for an extra entry. See the post for all the details. Good Luck! Winner will be announced next Monday.

Beauty by Tiffany: Staying Matte

Hello ladies! While my sister is soaking up the sun, I'm here giving you some more insight for Spring makeup! Spring is only the beginning of warm weather and that only means more sun shine! Unfortunately, for some of us, that only means one thing for our skin ... more oils, on top of sun protection (as if that doesn't make me shiny enough!). I've always struggled with oily skin so I'm always excited when I see matte-fying face products! I've come across three drugstore powders that I use religiously to keep my face matte through out the day. All of these products are available at local drugstores, except NYX cosmetics (that are newly available at Target). All of the powders rangle from about $9-10, so they are very affordable! The three I am about to share will be suitable for any occasion!

Neutrogena's Shine Control Powder is great for everyday use and blotting! It's made with rice protein complex which is used in blotting sheets! This powder comes in one color which is "Invisible 10." It's a transparent powder. You can see it to set your makeup or even to place on your t-zone over a foundation powder. It's a great one to carry on the go for blotting purposes. Even though it is a white powder, don't let that scare you! It does not leave any sort of white cast in pictures or dusty-ness on your face. I personally use this powder on long days spent at Disneyland and I stay matte all day, so I can guarantee it's long lasting! For all you ladies who like to keep it light and simple, this powder will not let you down. Recently, Ulta had a 40% off (select beauty companies) sale and I had to grab a ton of products I've been wanting to try and of course I was immediately drawn to two matte powders. One of the matte finishing powders was the "Set It, Don't Fret It," mineral powder ... such a catchy name right? The second powder was a powder foundation called "Stay Matte, Not Flat" another cute name of course! Both are amazing powders that keep me matte through out the day! The mineral powder gives such a flawless finish and is light weight...  perfect for setting your foundation and concealer. For the days I prefer more coverage, I use the powder foundation. I find it comparable to Mac's Studio Fix Powder Foundation ($27), and not even half the price! Depending on the coverage you prefer, both these products do what they claim ... keep you matte through out the day! Another popular matte powder is the "Stay Matte" powder, unfortunately I haven't tried this one out, but our cousin, Brittney has! Here's her review on the matte powder from Rimmel Cosmetics! Very affordable and great for young girls to women!
Whether you're a full coverage girl, just looking for a flawless finish, or just simply want to stay matte and natural ... one of these three powders will definitely suit you and your skin type! With these drugstore prices you can't complain either! 

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Beauty By Tiffany: Brighten Up With Concealer

We all know when Spring rolls around we like to ditch the layers. Why not simplify your makeup routine and ditch that heavy foundation. Here's how Tiffany likes to change up her makeup for the warmer weather.
Spring is here and it's time to transition your makeup routine to something more fresh for the warmer weather! For all the ladies who need one quick step to brighten your face and even your skin tone, I have two amazing concealers for you! I prefer to use a concealer over a BB cream or toned moisturizer because my skin already produces excess oil and the last thing it needs is a product that is too hydrating for my skin. Using a concealer also brightens up the under eye area which gives a more awake and youthful look if you happen to lack a few hours of sleep at night.

I recommend both the NYX HD Photogenic Concealer (about $5 at Ulta, Sears, and now TARGET!) and L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer ($7.50-8.00 at local drugstores). Both concealers are great for under the eye and blemishes. You should always get concealers that are a few shades lighter for brightening under the eye, creating a more youthful look. The NYX concealer has a more liquid texture which makes it easy to blend with a brush. But for ladies who do their makeup on the go, the L'Oreal Pairs concealer has a creamy texture making it best to blend with your fingers, clean of course. Both do not crease under the eye with a little setting powder and are long lasting. I find myself choosing to use concealer to conceal under eye bags and blemishes/redness than having to layer a foundation on. Especially for Spring, fresh faces are definitely IN, so let that foundation take the back seat and let your natural skin shine through. Your skin will definitely appreciate the fresh spring air.