Not Another LA Blonde

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  • Shop Pink

    Shop Pink

    I did this same post last year, but we all know Breast Cancer is something that affects so many people. Why not do the most we can to give back.

    Unfortunately, I think it’s safe to say that we all probably know someone who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and hopefully they have overcome their battle, but I know many have not. In any situation, you always wish there was something more you could do to help out.

    I’ve rounded up a few items that I felt were good products that also give back during the month of October. We all know y’all were going to go out and shop anyway, so why not do it at a few places that donate back to Breast Cancer Awareness? You can shop all the products here.

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    IT Cosmetics Love Beauty Full Love is the Foundation Brush – Price = $30.00

    For each one purchased during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, IT Cosmetics will donate one to the Look Good Feel Better Program, “to help women face the appearance-related side effects of cancer with confidence.”

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    Estee Lauder Powerful Pink Color Collection – Price = $35.00

    Evelyn H. Lauder founded The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in 1993 to help fund “the most promising breast cancer research worldwide.” 100% of the profits from each purchase of this four-piece color collection go towards the foundation.

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    Better Skin Amaze Balm – Price = $36.00

    The Better Skin Co. is donating 100% of the October proceeds from their Limited Edition Pink Gold Amaze Balm to the Young Survival Coalition (YSC). YSC is specifically devoted to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Scented with a hint of grapefruit, coconut oil, avocado, sunflower, evening primrose and sea buckthorn, this balm nourishes your skin.

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    Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair – Price = $98.00

    When you buy a bright pink bottle, Estee Lauder will donate 20% to the Look Good Feel Better charity.

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    Sand & Sky Flash Perfection Exfoliating Treatment – Price = $33.00

    In search of a new exfoliator? Sand & Sky’s Flash Perfection Exfoliating Treatment works wonders on skin, gently scrubbing away dry skin, dirt, and oil while refining pores and increasing that glowing, dewy look. All through the month of October, 30% of the sales will go towards the Look Good Feel Better Organization.

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    Clinique Limited Edition Moisturizing Lotion – Price = $39.00

    Limited-edition bottle of our famous yellow lotion in a jumbo size for a great cause. Adorned with a 5-charm key ring including the Pink Ribbon. $10 from each sale will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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    Sonia Kashuk Proudly Pink Five-Piece Purse Brush Set – Price = $15.99

    This quality set is perfect for achieving any gorgeous makeup look, plus it also comes in a chic silver carrying case. Target is donating 15% of the purchase price to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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    Bobbi Brown 2-pc. Pinks with Purpose Lip Color Duo  – Price = $45.00

    Dusty Pink and Electric Pink duo. Use these lip liners with any pink lip shade for more fuller, luscious lips. With every set purchased, Bobbi Brown will donate $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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    Tory Burch Support Breast Cancer Research – Price = Varies

    From October 1 – October 31, 2018, Tory Burch is donating 20% from this purchase (in pink color only) to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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    Beauty for Real Blush + Glo – Price = $24

    A blush and luminizer in one compact stick? Makeup just got a lot easier. Wear both products over your foundation to highlight or to sculpt and warm your eye look. Beauty for Real will donate 25% of the sale to Women Beyond Cancer.

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    Happy shopping y’all! Let me know if you know of any other brands that are donating during the month of October.

    XOXO

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  • February Faves

    February Faves

    Good morning and happy Wednesday friends! My teams cheer season ended this past weekend, so now that I no longer have practice after work, I’ve realized I have a lot more free time. I’ve been using my new found free time to get some stuff done over at the condo before Robert moves in. Last night was spent taking the old shelf liners out of every drawer/cabinet. My mom came with me and started laying new lining down in the pantry.

    I’ve been meaning to write about some of my favorite products that I use on a daily basis. I’ve been hard core crushing on a few beauty products lately and felt like I should share with y’all what they were!

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    IT COSMETICS Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ – $15-$38

    Ok, I didn’t used to wear this, but it’s a total game changer. This cream is perfect for covering up any discolored or splotchy looking skin. It eliminates any redness I might have and completely evens out my skin tone. I usually put this on before I put my concealer on so that my face is even. I love that it glides on so smooth and feels weightless all day! I apply it using a sponge I bought at Target (here). The only negative thing I will say is this (and this is a no brainer), wash your face and get all the makeup off your face before going to bed because you will get a pimple or two if you leave this on overnight! It comes in shades Fair to Deep giving you seven options to choose from. You can also test it out and buy the mini size in either Light or Medium. You can also find this cream at Macy’s.

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    MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation – $37

    I have been using this powder FOREVER!!! I used to use a different powder, but found my skin was breaking out from it, so my hairdresser recommended this one a few years ago and I fell in love. The powder comes in 21 shades ranging from Pink Porcelain to Neutral Ebony. I vary between 115 Pink Ivory and 118 Neutral Beige depending on the time of year. This is a breakthrough multiuse formula that can be applied as a foundation or setting powder. It is super lightweight and doesn’t look cakey when applied!

    I use the MAC 150 brush when applying my powder. You can find the brush at:

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    CLINIQUE Take The Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips – $9.50-$19

    I first purchased the travel size because I wasn’t sure if I would like it or not, but I did and went and bought the full size. This makeup remover is great because I don’t feel like it dries out my skin after I use it. It effortlessly dissolves longwearing makeup, even waterproof mascara. The Sephora website says that it is suitable for contact lens wearers and I 100% agree! It doesn’t irritate my eyes if I forget to take my contacts out before wiping away my eye makeup. I use these cotton rounds from Target to help get all the makeup off from my eyes and lips!

    You can also find this at:

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    TORY BURCH Love Relentlessly Perfume – $30-$118

    I actually bought this the day before my London trip because I ran out of perfume and was looking for something new to wear. I usually go towards more floral scents and this one is filled with Pink Pepper, Rose, Orris, and Sandalwood. Love Relentlessly captures the euphoric feeling of falling in love and the bottle is so pretty. This perfume comes in the roller size (perfect for traveling) and three other sizes that you spray on yourself.

    You can also find this perfume at:

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    So there you have it, those are my top items that are currently on repeat in my beauty routine. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me! Let me know if you end up picking up any of my fave items!

    XOXO

  • Ipsy – February 2018

    Ipsy – February 2018

    Happy Wednesday! It’s a short week for me this week at work! I had no work on Monday because of President’s Day and then Friday is my day off! Thank goodness because I am already exhausted! I’ve been sooo busy; Robert and I found a condo to rent, so we’ve been doing a TON of prep (but more on that later).

    Let’s get back to what I’m really talking about…my FEBRUARY IPSY bag. I review what comes in my bag every month and sometimes I get the brands that I’ve chosen in my preferences and other times I do not.

    If I’m being completely honest, every month when my bag comes I go back and forth on whether or not I want to continue subscribing or not. This was one of those months that makes me want to keep receiving my bag every month.

    With all that being said, I’ll share with you what I got in my pouch this month:

    For starters, the theme of this month’s bag was UNZIPPED. The bag was super cute; it’s a blush pink with black lace trim.

    The Products:

    1. Ofra Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in ipsy Unzipped Value for 5 g= $16

    The full size (6 g) tube retails for $20. This liquid lip color stays in check all day. One swipe in the A.M. lasted through breakfast, lunch, and happy hour. It’s really creamy and moisturizing, so you won’t have to keep applying balm over it to avoid that dreaded dry lip feeling. This shade is an exclusive ipsy shade, made just for this month’s bag. You can find a variety of other colors on the OFRA website. I’m not a huge fan of this shade, but I love that it’s an Ipsy exclusive which means not a lot of people will have this!

    1. Trestique Mini Eye Pencil in Swiss ChocolateValue for 0.22 g = $9.50    

    The full size liner retails for $19. Liquid liner-phobe? No prob. This creamy gel formula glides on like a liquid, but its way easier to use. It lasts for 16 full hours – aka from your early A.M. meeting until your post-dinner cocktails (and then some). This ultra-versatile pencil’s possibilities are endless. Going for a super fine, subtle line? Done. Into creating a killer smokey eye? Smudge it out. Feeling something in the middle? Go for it! This liner comes in 3 different shades. I love a good eyeliner, the only thing I wish was different about this one is the color; I’m more of a black eyeliner gal. On another note, it glides on super smooth, but I don’t know if I would pay $19 for this eyeliner.

    1. Eva NYC Freshen Up Dry ShampooValue for 0.75 oz = $4.50

    The full size (5.3 oz) retails for $12, but you can also purchase the 1 oz can for $6 (perfect for your gym bag or travel). It does more than revive your blowout – it’s made with vitamin C and fatty acids that shine up your hair, nourish it from the inside out, and repair damage. Natural rice starch absorbs oils quickly without leaving any residue. I love trying out new dry shampoos! This one smells great and doesn’t leave my hair feeling heavy or sticky. I would definitely buy this one again and I love that it’s reasonably priced and that you can get it from a ton of different retailers. This is also available at:

    1. BLAQ Meteor Shower Value for 50 g =$12.50

    The full size retails for $24.95, but is currently sold out. Ok guys, this grainy-textured scrub is made with actual meteorite powder. Yup, from space. We’ll let that sink in. curious about where your Meteor Shower landed? Track it using the code on the back of the package. Activated charcoal detoxifies your skin by drawing out impurities from your pores so you’ll feel squeaky clean after you use it. It leaves teeny little particles of shimmer on your skin, so you’ll have an otherworldly glow after you shower with it. I haven’t tried this one yet, but I love BLAQ products! This is also sold on Amazon, but is currently sold out as well.

    1. Luxie Beauty Blending and Shading Eye Brush 249 Value = $24.00

    FULL SIZE PRODUCT! One brush to get any eye look you dream up? You bet. This ipster-exclusive, double-sided beauty is tapered on one side (for packing down your powder shadows) and fluffy on the flip side (for oh-do-easy blending). It’s too cute to not show off. The rose gold handle is tres chic. The super soft bristles are synthetic, so no furry friends were harmed in the making of your fluffy new brush. Y’all know I’m not always a huge fan of brushes, and this was no exception. I honestly just don’t need any brushes right now and I’ve even rated them as “not interested” when I do my review. I couldn’t find the brush I got in my bag, but I’m linking a similar one here.

    For the month of February, my bag was worth about $66.50 (I can’t be 100% sure since I guess on both the eyeliner and the body scrub). With almost 2 full size products, the $10 you pay for the bag is such a steal! This bag is actually super high compared to other bags I’ve received. Like I mentioned above, I was pleasantly surprised by my bag this month.

    The cost of the box every month is $10 + tax and free shipping. So for 5 products (one of which should be full size, the low price is a pretty good bargain. The bag is great if you’re looking to try out different products that you may not currently use. Another perk to the bag is that every product that comes in your bag also has a discount code for that brand! So not only do you get a great product, you can also buy the full size at a cheaper price.

    To subscribe to Ipsy use my referral link to discover new brands/products that you might come to love that you wouldn’t otherwise try!

    XOXO

    p.s Let me know if you got anything different that you absolutely loved!