Everyone wants to be a natural beauty looking like they don’t need any makeup on at all. Well a little makeup to make me look like a natural beauty is great and this Smashbox collection is great. I really like how the brow-tech feels in my brows and make them look almost perfect. The dual lip-gloss is awesome because you get this clear shimmer on one end and a nude peach shinmer on the other, I like to add the clear to the bottom lip and the peach to the top lip and then press my lips together to great a completely different shade. The kit also includes a sample of primer in a tube and a just came from the beach looking blush. This kit retails for $42 but on QVC they offered the kit at a this day only price of $29.00. Great buy!
Below is the description of the product from www.qvc.com
What is it: Have you ever wanted a makeup routine that would deliver a natural look? When a beautifully natural yet pulled-together look is what you’re going for, the Naked Beauty kit has you covered with all the essential elements to pull off this me-but-better effect. This kit contains our award-winning Photo Finish foundation primer, skin softening Soft Lights in Tint, Cream Eye Liner in Putty, our artist favorite and award-winning lip product Double Ended Lip Enhancing Gloss, and our natural brow grooming system Brow Tech Trio.
Who is it for: The Naked Beauty kit was created to deliver the “I wake up looking this naturally beautiful” look. In the past, a barely there, natural look could take longer to perfect than a dramatic glam look. The makeup artists at smashbox collaborated about what go-to products they reach for every time a fresh face look is what the shoot needs. From that collaboration came the Naked Beauty kit. Softly define your eyes and cheekbones, deliver a skin-softening glow to your complexion, and create a pout shinier than ever before while perfecting your brow with our brow grooming system.
Why is it different: These five essential products create a beautiful look, no matter what your day holds in store.
How do I use it: Apply the Photo Finish foundation primer to clean, moisturized skin. Follow with your foundation of choice. Next, use the Brow Tech Trio which will provide natural-looking definition to your brows. Simply comb the Brow Tech powder through your brows paying extra attention to sparse areas in order to make the brow look uniformly dense. Use the skin softening powder Soft Lights as blush to the apples of your cheeks and the planes of your face. It can also be used as your eye shadow. Cream Eye Liner should be pressed into the top lashes, beginning at the outer corner of the eyes and working inward. Finally, apply our award-winning Lip-Enhancing Gloss duo.
From smashbox.
Includes:
0.5 oz Photo Finish foundation primer
0.12 oz double-ended, lip-enhancing lip gloss in Go
Bare, a rosy nude shimmer/peach nude
0.123 oz Soft Lights illuminating powder in Tint, a warm nude peach
0.04 oz cream eye liner in Putty, a warm brown
0.06 oz Brow Tech trio in Taupe and Brunette
Double-ended cream eyeliner angled brow brush
Eyeliner/Brow Tech trio/brush made in China; All else made in USA
I love all seasons but I am not a fan of the heat and humidity. Fall is a great time of the year with the start of the feel of the cool breeze on my face and the leaves falling on the grass it’s just so lovely. Well today is Friday and it’s time for Friend Friday and my fellow fashion bloggers and myself are discussing Fall Fashion so I am on this topic hook line and sinker. If you would like to join fashion bloggers with posting the weekly discussion or stopping by to read blogger posts to this topic please stop by the creator of Friend Fridays blog, Katy Rose at www.modlychic.blogspot.com.
Great time of the year to start transitioning into deeper richer tones and heavier weight fabric attire.
I am not into “trends” for trend sake because they can be in today and out tomorrow. Instead I focus on what I like and what looks best on my body shape. For example I love turquoise jewelry and I have been wearing it since my first visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Well one day I was looking at different perfumes in a Macy’s store in my neck of the woods and a lady said your necklace is beautiful it so in now. That necklace was an item that I purchased at least two years before so we have to be careful of falling into the “trend” category. Don’t get me wrong because it’s nothing wrong with buying a piece or two that’s trendy but I always make sure that I don’t spend a lot of money on it because it’s not something that will last in my wardrobe for years to come.
1. What new fashion trend are you looking forward to sporting this fall?
Astrid Stawairz getty images:Courtesy of Piperlime.com
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I would love to rock some knee high boots. It maybe be a trend but I could see this trend lasting for a while because the look is so chic with a skirt or with a legging. This outfit in both pics could work in the office and out for the evening so it’s so versatile. Also notice the rich burgundy tones of the blouse and skirt that are so on trend for fall. Purses and accessories are a passion of mine. The handbag in the picture above is so rocker chic, awesome!
2. Which item in your closet is most likely to be your go-to transition piece?
My dresses, skirts and purses (check out my purse blog at the end of this post) will be go-to transition pieces. I can make my dresses and skirts fit right into fall by adding some cute color hosiery or by adding a cardigan or a cute jacket. Also, I have quite a few purses that can be worn all four seasons that can pop an outfit. Below are some pics of me in my favorite dresses and skirts.
3. What item from last year are you looking forward to reinventing this fall?
My velvet military jacket: I have worn it with jeans and a white lace blouse so I am seeking other ways to make this jacket fresh. Maybe a tunic or a ribbed turtleneck.
4. What is your favorite part about this time of the year?
Being outside more with my family without being bit by mosquitoes and seeing the beauty in the foliage when the leaves change colors. I love to decorate my home and smell the scents of cinnamon and pine. My husband and I love to bake cranberry bread and blueberry bread. Also, love trying out different soups and baking vegetable lasagna.
Fashionably speaking I can rock more outfits because of the different textures, rich hues and patterns. I love wearing hats and they look so great with a cute coat. Bonus is that I’m not thinking about the humidity because of the cool temperatures and I love to listen to Christmas music.
5. Will you be attending any fashion events this fall?
I would love to attend a Fashion event but so far not seeing any in sight. Fashion week for QVC will be in September so I will be watching. I know your thinking “QVC what?” but they are really incorporating a lot of fashion designers from various genres. I really like Bradley Bayou designs.
My Vlog took a long time to upload so here’s my post. Part I & II.
Stop by KatyRose’s blog www.modlychic.blogspot.com to join in on the great discussions of Friend Friday.
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Bubbling with Elegance and Grace started out as an outlet for my passion for fashion but has evolved into a place for me to teach, collaborate, and inspire. My hubby has since joined the team and we have been digital creators for 13 years. We are thankful for those who believed in us from the beginning and those who have just started riding with us on this lovely journey.
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