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NARS HardWired Lipsticks Review

NARS HardWired Lipsticks Review

The Nars Holiday 2014 collection is  as usual everything we’ve ever desired. What I was most excited about were the Nars Cosmetics HardWired Lipsticks which come in a new formula made exclusively for the Holiday 2014 collection . I’ve been sold on Nars lipsticks since day one and my latest finds from the Audacious Collection really help me realize that when it came to lipsticks Nars was on top. Today I’m sharing with you two of the three lipsticks from the Holiday 2014 collection. The lipsticks are described as having a rich texture while delivering a full coverage brillant glossy shine.…

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Rock Red Lipstick like Taylor Swift!

Rock Red Lipstick like Taylor Swift!

So I’m rocking out to Taylor Swifts newest album 1989 and I can’t help but be a bit jealous of her. No, it’s not for her amazing vocals or her “I could give a damn what you think about me” attitude that she not so discretely conveys throughout her songs. I’m jealous of Tay Tay because this girl knows how to rock red lipstick! When it comes to red, the shade doesn’t matter. Crimson, Blood Red, Brick Red, or Bordeaux Taylor’s never seen without the not so subtle hue on her lips. With three references to red lipstick in her…

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Learn How To Cornrow with These Youtube Videos

Learn How To Cornrow with These Youtube Videos

Learning how to do your hair is an important part of a Naturalista’s journey. It helps save time, money, and allows for you the ability take care of your hair before braiding without worrying about a stylist not knowing what they are doing. Since I am growing out a tapered haircut, I’ve recently decided to learn how to do crochet braids. It seemed like an easy task, but I quickly realized that I didn’t know how properly cornrow my hair. Growing up I’d learned to “cornrow” but instead of my braid sitting on top it was sitting underneath and was…

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Beauty Secrets Revealed with PONDS + Rockettes

Beauty Secrets Revealed with PONDS + Rockettes

This story is sponsored by Ponds but all opinions are my own. My skin care routine is no secret. I typically stick with products that are going to do two things. 1. Get my skin clean and 2. Keep it clear.  Now, I’m not one to workout in makeup. I’m usually always wiping my face and to me it’s just not appealing to see the foundation all over the towel. Plus the sweat mixed with the makeup can clog your pores and cause horrible breakouts. Before I head to the gym, I reach for a product like PONDS Cold Cream Cleaners.…

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Fall TableScape

Fall TableScape

If you follow me on Instagram then you know, I do a little dibbling and dabbling in the home reno/diy/What was I thinking category. Just this summer the hubs and I ripped out one of the randomly placedd cabinets in our kitchen and built a banquette. I was supposed to share this with you guys a long time ago, but I got super busy and well yea we have banquette!! Now that we can seat more than four people comfortably around the dinner table I decided that it would be nice to finally do something that I have been pinning…

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