Ashes of Laughter: July Product Love

1. Bed Head Ego Boost Split End Mender and Leave-In Conditioner , $16

Have been using this for years.  First of all, it smells heavenly.  Secondly, it makes your dry ends feel amazing if you apply it before blow drying.

2. Benefit They're Real Mascara

Hands down the BEST mascara I have ever tried (and that's saying a lot). My friend let me borrow her sample and I high-tailed it to Sephora to purchase it the next morning.  Much to my dismay they won't officially be selling it until next month, but you can get a Sephora Beauty Point sample for 100 points (so worth it). It provides amazing length and volume, and also curls my lashes without an eyelash curler. It also doesn't budge. Which is  a huge plus in my book. 

3. Not Your Mother's Girl Powder Volumizing Hair Powder, $4-5 (depending on the store)

Seriously? Body without teasing? Genius. Salon brands have been carrying this stuff for years with a $30 price tag and now it's available at Walmart and Ulta for just a few dollars.  Just sprinkle on your crown and tousle with your fingers, and you're good to go...for hours. Just re-tousle to lift again and again!

4. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color in "Blue-Away", $4.59
Love that this polish dries in seconds.  Look at how cute the color is!?

5. E.L.F. Studio Eyebrow Kit in "Light", $3

Perfect for light brown to blonde eyebrows.  I use the gel side to shape my brows, but it also comes with powder as well.  Great product, and only $3! 

6. Chloe Eau de Parfum Spray 2.5 oz., $110

My roommate had this perfume a few years ago and I found myself stealing it so much that I went out and bought my own over Christmas.  Such a perfect summer scent.

Do you "like" my blog on Facebook? Click HERE to join the fun!

xx,

Erin

Seeing Spots

Calling all of my freckle-faced friends. Not only are the spots on our noses adorable, but they are also in style.  Fashion powerhouse Chloe actually had freckles drawn on their spring runway models.

Now go ahead and ROCK those freckles. And yes, I know I've already featured the last picture on my blog. But I love it.

xx,


Erin

Product Love

First of all, I would like to apologize for the infrequency of my posts. I have been traveling and moving and all around crazy busy.  Secondly, I would like to announce that H&M IS GOING ONLINE!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO! It's like they read my mind (or my blog).

And now, on to a few of my favorite products:

YSL Automatic Eyeliner
My friend Margaret told me about this product, and it is amazing! It is fool-proof liquid eyeliner.  The applicator is a teeny tiny brush that gives a perfectly defined line.
 

L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara
My friend Anna had this in New York, and by the end of the trip all of our friends were stealing her mascara.  It lengthens, thickens, AND defines.  I also love that you can layer it pretty easily for a more dramatic look (buh-bye spider lashes).



Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush
I don't know what it is about this brush, but I'm completely obsessed.  I have long thick highlighted hair that is almost impossible to detangle when wet. Not anymore! This brush glides right through with very little effort. 




Do you guys have any products must-try products? Share the love.


xx,



Erin



 

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot's hair could start a revolution. I've always loved her huge hair and amazing cat eye makeup.  She is the poster child for a sex goddess, and even has a gap, just like me.

The modern day Bardot:

I have to say, Drew may even beat SJP and Gisele with this knock-out do.

Model Behavior

Back from New York with a million pictures and memories! I would suggest that everyone spend new years in New York at least once, so much fun! So happy to be back from my blogging hiatus. Don't worry, I'll post pictures from my trip in the next few days, but for now:

Loving this editorial:

p.s. I almost forgot! I ran into Sally's Beauty Supply last week to grab a few things, and the lady gave a few samples of "One 'n Only Argon Oil" shampoo and conditioner. Ohmygosh I used both this morning and my hair feels and smells ah- mazing. Definitely going back to purchase the full-sized bottles!!

A Year In Pictures and Posts

I hope you have an absolutely AMAZING new years, and thank you so much for following. I started this blog in January of 2010 and never believed I would have 17,743 pageviews since this past June. This marks my 100th post, and I can't wait to write the next hundred. It's amazing how much love and support I have received from friends and readers since going public with my blog. Thank you so much!

xx,

 

 

Erin