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Dress: Boohoo // Shoes: Calvin Klein (similar)  // Bag: Betsey Johnson (more colors here) // Glasses: Urban Outfitters // Watch: Kate Spade // Bracelet: Live Lokai // Lipstick: Maybelline Vivids in Brazen Berry

I've been majorly on the hunt for a dress with cutout shoulders for the longest time, and I finally came across the perfect one! I'm all about keeping it monochromatic and plaid never goes out of style. I love Boohoo for all things trendy and they offer some great basics as well. They've almost always got a sale going on, and you can join a website called Unidays for an extra 10% student discount if you're a college student like me. I ended up getting this dress for about half the price it was supposed to be originally which only sweetened the deal. 
I'm also in love with the accessories featured here. When we got those Calvin Klein heels in last year at DSW, I just knew I had to have them. I waited and waited for them to go on clearance, and I managed to get them for $18 rather than their original $90 price tag. The same story goes for the bag. I love the lightning bolt detail, and its small size helps me keep the amount of stuff I carry around on a daily basis under control. All in all, I'm obsessed.

Talk to you guys soon!

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Hello! When I spotted this tag over on Lily Pebbles blog, I thought it would a fun post to share. That's exactly what I'm doing today. Basically, you break down your makeup routine into steps like concealer, eyes, etc., and time yourself to see how long it takes you do it. You do it at your normal pace, so you are getting an accurate representation. I went for the whole nine yards here and did every step that I do when I've got enough time to really get ready. I'll share my times and the products I used below!











Foundation: L'oreal True Match Lumi in Neutral Soft Ivory/Classic Ivory
Concealer: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch in Radiant and Maybelline Fit Me in 15 Fair
Powder: Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder in 15 Ivory and Rimmel Stay Matte in 001 Transparent
Blush: Wet N Wild Pearlescent Pink
Highlight: TheBalm's Mary-Lou Manizer
Eyes: Wet N Wild Walking on Eggshells Trio, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper, and Rimmel Scandal Eyes Retroglam Mascara in Black
Brows: Light Brown shade from the NYX Nude on Nude Palette
Lips: Fran Wilson Mood Matcher Lipstick in Red


If you do this tag, I would love to see it! What step do you think you spend the most time on?
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Hey guys! So, I know that I'm supposed to have my 3rd and final Taylor Swift style steal for you today. Because I am currently at home on spring break and without a lot of my clothes, I couldn't get it together for this week. That will be up next Saturday. I didn't want to leave you postless, so I threw a little something together. I'm going to be talking about what I brought home with me in my travel make up bag. Before I start this, there are two things you need to know. First, I got this makeup bag at Forever 21 for $6. I think it is absolutely adorable, and I'm a bit obsessed with it. Second, I am an over packer to the max. I brought home 4 lipsticks, FOUR. I knew I didn't need them all. I just couldn't bear to not have the option of wearing them. Now that I let you in on that little secret, let's talk about all the things I brought home.

This is everything from the top. That smaller bag does fit into my makeup bag.
I like to bring it along for my brushes. I don't want them getting dirty
or losing any bristles, so I find it best to separate them.



Now it's time for one big products list!

Brushes:
Powder Brush
elf Powder Brush - used for mineral foundation
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - used for liquid foundation & concealer blending
elf Blending Eyeshadow brush
Eyeshadow Crease brush

Face:
Merle Norman Purely Mineral Makeup in L10
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in 101 Classic Ivory
Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in 230 Fair/Light - used for concealing around the eyes
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Fair - used for any spots or redness
Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder in 15 Ivory

Eyes: 
Wet N Wild Color Icon Trio in 380B Walking on Eggshells
Merle Norman Eye Shadow in Sunbeam
Merle Norman Eye Shadow in Sugar Plum
Merle Norman Eye Shadow in Cocoa
Jordana Fabuliner in 01 Black (One note on this: If you are looking for a waterproof liquid liner, this is definitely not it. It comes off if your eyes are even a little watery. It is great for easy application though since it works like a felt tip pen).
Rimmel Exaggerate Eyeliner in 261 Noir

Lips:
Maybelline the Vivids Collection - 905 Brazen Berry
Wet N Wild - 508A Black Orchid
Princessa Aloe Lipstick in Green (I've finally got my hands on that magical color changing lipstick. Post coming soon!)
Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in 045 Romantic

Nails:
Wet N Wild Megalast Nail Polish in 213C On a Trip
Sally Hansen Double Duty Base & Top Coat (Not Shown)

Tools: 
Spoolie - used for eyebrow taming
Revlon eyelash curlers
Sally Hansen tweezers
Baby Oil - used for easy lipstick removal
Cotton Pads for makeup removal

I tried to keep everything pretty light. I did want to give my skin as much of a break as possible, so I didn't touch my liquid foundation at all. I just wanted to bring it in case I had any breakouts that would need a little extra coverage. Also, I ended up having some eye troubles, so I couldn't wear my eye makeup for 3 days this week. In case you are ever in that situation, I compensated by making sure my skin looked as flawless as possible and then throwing on a bright lipstick. I quite liked the way that looked in the end, and the lipstick somehow makes it look like you are more put together than you might feel. 

What are some products that you have to take on every trip with you?

P.S. Saturdays are normally style days here, so I wanted to include something I saw this week on that topic. A blogger that I love actually posted a YouTube video about defining your personal style. You can check out her blog at http://www.beautycrush.co.uk! I absolutely loved the video, so I thought it was worth sharing here! 

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