One of the most memorable things my Mom taught me is to use alternative and natural moisturizing methods, such as Vitamin A & E oil, to help moisturize and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. This method has seemed to completely balance my skin. It is so much better than using a moisturizer that is loaded full of chemicals and parabens that I can’t even pronounce. It’s also a heck of a lot cheaper.

This is just one of many things that I can remember my Mother sharing with me about beauty. I know I will continue to learn even more throughout the years. I’m so grateful to have a Mother who is not only beautiful (and the best Mom ever), but also so helpful in the ever-confusing beauty department.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, what is one memorable beauty tip that your Mother taught you?

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Momma’s out there! Have a fabulous weekend!

xo,

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When you’re meeting your friend for lunch, you don’t want to look like you just rolled out of bed, but maybe you’re in a time crunch and don’t have much time to spend getting ready. The two things that are very important when you want to look finished, but not overdone, are blush and lipstick. These two items pack a lot of punch when it comes to the finishing touches on your look.

My routine lately has been very low-key. The weather here has been sucky (to put it nicely), so things have been pretty easy-going. I’ve been sticking to using my NARS Chelsea Girls as a lip color because it gives you the perfect hint of color. You can read more about that here too. I highly recommend this color to everyone looking for a natural lip. Recently, a company called Charleston Naturally, a wonderful site that carries only organic beauty products, was kind enough to send me a gorgeous blush from 100% Pure. I only write about things I love, and this has quickly became one of my all-time favorite blushes. The blush is called 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Blush in Strawberry. I would describe it as a dusty rose color with a hint of plum. It’s the perfect blush if you’re wanting to achieve the perfectly polished look. It doesn’t give you too much color, just enough to enhance your cheekbones and give you a pretty, subtle wash of color. Here is a picture I snapped the other day when I was wearing this lip and blush combo:

I think I’ll call this look “Lunch in Laguna.” Wishful thinking

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NARS Chelsea Girls

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100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Blush in Strawberry

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What are your favorite everyday lip and blush colors?

xo,

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(Clockwise from top left) MAC Viva Glam Nicki, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart, Maybelline Color Whisper in Lust For Blush, NARS Afghan Red

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Happy Valentine’s Day, All! Kisses!

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1. Exfoliate:

Dry skin still needs sloughed off so your moisturizer can absorb into your skin. Make sure you don’t over exfoliate because it can lead to redness and be especially harsh on those with very sensitive skin. I love Clinique 7 Day Scrub. It’s gentle enough to use everyday.

2. Hydrate:

Everyone says, “Drink H20 in summertime! Stay hydrated!” It needs to be equally important in the winter. Our bodies hydrate from the inside out. Chug your water and your flaky body will thank you.

3. Shorten your shower and baths:

Hot water dries out your skin. Keep your showers and baths under 15 minutes. Your water bill and bank account will thank you.

4. Moisturize

This one is obvious. Make sure you’re using something more emollient on your face and body. Be sure you moisturize as soon as you get out of the shower– while your skin is still damp and absorbing moisture. These products have been my lifesavers this winter:

Trader Joe’s Coconut Body Butter:

This stuff is aaamazing. It’s feels so rich and luxurious. My favorite body butter is Kiehl’s Creme De Corps Whipped Body Butter and this stuff is a fraction of the price and almost as good. It’s only $4.99 and packed full of soothing ingredients. If you can find it at your local TJ’s, make sure to stock up!

Trader Joe’s Nourish Shea Butter Hand Cream:

For $1.99, this stuff rocks! It doesn’t have a scent, so it won’t compete with the fragrance you’re wearing. Men love this too because they don’t smell like roses. It also doesn’t feel like it washes off when you wash your hands. It absorbs into your skin immediately, which I love.

LUSH Ultrabalm:

This is an all-purpose salve. I would call it a LUSH version of vaseline. I use it on my cracked knuckles and wherever else I need some moisture. I’ve also been using it on my toddler’s dry skin and it has done wonders for her. I also raved about this product here.

Josie Maran Argan Luscious Lips:

This product is called “Liquid Gold” for a reason. I fell in love with this when a Josie Maran rep insisted that I try it on. I’m not kidding when I say my lips have not been chapped an entire day this winter. It’s made of pure Argan and nourishing Jojoba oil. It feels almost like vitamin E on your lips, but not quite as thick. It leaves a gorgeous, shiny glaze to your lips. It’s my absolute must-have product for the lips.

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Do you have any winter skin tips? Please share them in the comments! Have a wonderful weekend!

xo,

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1. LUSH Ultrabalm

Omg. This product has become my lifesaver during these winter months. It’s an all-purpose balm that you can literally use on everything. My knuckles and lips get extremely dry and will crack. I keep this on my nightstand and apply it before I go to bed. I’ve also heard people with Eczema and Psoriasis swear by this product!

2. Safflower Oil

I’ve always preferred using natural products on my skin. I’m like a kid in a candy store in the health food store beauty aisle. Safflower Oil has amazing benefits for the skin. It’s full of linoleic acid, which is an essential fatty acid that your body uses to make ceramides–a key part of a healthy skin barrier that promotes elasticity and moisture retention. This product is one of the best (and most inexpensive) forms of linoleic acid. It helps to retain moisture, but isn’t harmful like some of it’s competitors (mineral oil and lanolin). This can be used on all skin types and research has shown it can be great on acneic skin. Not only do I use this on my face, I put some on my oatmeal in the morning, or use it for cooking. It can actually help get rid of extra inches because it attacks stubborn belly fat.  This stuff is the whole shebang!

3. L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Black Lacquer

This mascara is a sister to my favorite mascara, L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black. It’s not quite as thick as Carbon Black and the brush is quite different. It really lengthens and separates, while Carbon black is great at thickening. I use this mascara and then add a coat of Carbon Black and my lashes are out of this world. It would be a challenge to beat this winning combo.

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What’s even better about these products?! They’re all under $15!

I’d love to hear what you’re loving at the moment! What are your current beauty obsessions?

xo,

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In my opinion, nude lipsticks can be one of the trickiest lip colors to choose. They can look very dull, or wash you out, if you don’t choose the right color. Here are a few of my favorite go-to nude lip colors. All of these options are perfect to achieve this red carpet look:

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MAC Honeylove

This color is a classic. It’s more of a traditional nude, as compared to the other options I’ve provided.

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NARS Chelsea Girls Lip Lacquer

This has a hint of peach to it, so it’s great if you feel like a nude lipstick usually washes you out. You can also see this product here.

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Lab Shine Lip Gloss Star Collection- S2

This is a gorgeous pearly, light beige color. It looks gorgeous alone, or over a lipstick.

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NYX Xtreme Lip Creme in Natural, at Ulta or drugstores

This color is made for fair to light/medium skin tones. I say this because I think it could come off a bit too pastel on darker skin. It’s a cross between gloss and lipstick. I usually apply this and then blot because the color can be a bit opaque for my skin tone. Once I blot, the color and coverage are perfect! It’s a great value and a perfect shade to achieve the nude lip.

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Do you have a favorite nude lipstick? Do share!

xo,

Anyways, Taylor looked absolutely fabulous at the People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday. She had a copper-toned smokey eye with a very light, nude lip. I love that she has been steering away from her go-to red lip lately and trying something new. In my opinion, she looks the best she ever has.

After seeing her on the awards, I knew I had to show all of you how you can achieve this look at home. Here are some of the products you can use to recreate her look:

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Eyes:

MAC Indianwood Paint Pot

I love, love this Paint Pot. It’s the perfect coppery, metallic bronze. Paint Pots are one of my favorite things to use as an eyeshadow base. You can also use this alone, but it will really intensify if you put an eyeshadow on top of it.

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Laura Mercier Eyeshadow in Terracotta

This eyeshadow is stunning. It has a great pigment to it and you can also apply it wet– to add more intensity. This looks amazing alone, or layered on top of the MAC Paint Pot.

CoverGirl Copper Penny

This would be a fantastic option that you could pick up at the drugstore!

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Lips:

NARS Lip Laquer in Chelsea Girls

I fell in love with this lip color after reading about it here and then getting to try it over Christmas! It’s now one of my favorite nude lip colors. It’s in a pot, which is a feature I usually steer from, but I can make sacrifices here. This is the perfect nude shade, with a hint of peach, to recreate Taylor’s look.

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Do you think you will try this look? Who do you think Taylor should date next?

xo,

As we enter a new year, I thought I’d share with you the most popular pins from Beauty Anywhere on Pinterest. They are numbered in order, starting with the most popular. Here are the Top 4 Beauty Anywhere Posts on Pinterest in 2012. If you’re not already following Beauty Anywhere on Pinterest, you can follow all of my boards here.

1. How Often Do You Clean Your Makeup Brushes?

This was by FAR the most popular of the year with over 200,000 views in less than 6 months! This pin was like wildfire on Pinterest! SO exciting! I hope everyone has squeaky clean brushes!

2. How To Wear Makeup Without Looking Like It

3. My Favorite Bridal Looks of Spring & Summer 2012

4. What’s the secret to great makeup? Great Skin.

And in a very, very close 5th place was Emily Maynard’s Beauty Secrets. This was one of my personal fave’s because she’s stunning, and who wouldn’t want to look like her?!

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Can’t wait to see what you love in 2013!

xo,

]]> http://beautyanywhere.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/top-4-beauty-anywhere-posts-on-pinterest-in-2012/feed/ 7 beautyanywhere Top 4 Pins of 2012 signature4 http://beautyanywhere.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/glam-nye-party-looks/ http://beautyanywhere.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/glam-nye-party-looks/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:20:51 +0000 BeautyAnywhere http://beautyanywhere.wordpress.com/?p=943 Continue reading →]]> If you haven’t yet decided what makeup look you’re going to rock on NYE, I have some stunning looks to share with you. New Years Eve is a night to pull out all the stops and go super glam. I don’t know about you, but I think that sparkles are a must on this night. When choosing your look, I suggest that you pick something to feature on (eyes or lips). You can find out more about that here.

While I will be ringing in the new year with my loves at home (and good chance I’ll be asleep by 11:00 #momlife), I will be living vicariously through you pretty party-goers out on the town. I’ve included looks for everyone from the simplistic novice to the daring diva. Here are my favorite looks to bring in 2013.

The Minimalist

This is a classic, yet subdued look. Anyone can pull this off. This is perfect for those that are still a bit skeptical of their makeup skills, or just want a simple look.

Shimmery shadow used as a liner paired with a nude lip.

The pop of champagne shadow in the inner corner kicks this look up a notch.

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The Red Lip

We all know that nothing screams ‘party’ like a red lip. These will definitely make a statement.

Matte red lips.

Dramatic lashes & lips.

Minimal eyes with a bold lip. This look is one of my all-time faves.

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Glimmer & Glam

Sparkle is essential on NYE. It’s the biggest party night of the year, so if you’re going to wear glitter, this is the night to do it.

Gold glitter will make your eyes pop, especially those with green eyes.

This sparkly taupe smokey eye is a twist on the classic smokey.

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Happy New Years to all of you! A big thank you to each of you that have supported my business and my blog this year. 2012 was such a wonderful year. Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013! Cheers!

What are your NYE plans? What look will you be wearing to ring in the new year?

xo,