The Perfect Pop of Color ~ Pink Blush

Pink blush makes you look happy and awake. My all time favorite pink blush is Kevyn Aucoin in Shadore. When you first see the blush it looks shockingly pink, but once applied it complements many skin tones with a beautiful soft pink glow. The Pure Powder Glow in Shadore is a cult favorite and many makeup artists love it. I recently ran out of my coveted Kevyn Aucoin blush, so I picked out a pink blush at Target to hold me over. I purchased a Sonia Kashuk powder blush in Flamingo. I was looking for a color similar to the Kevyn Aucoin blush and this product worked out pretty well. Like the Kevyn Aucoin blush it gives you a nice, pretty, pink pop of color. I apply either of these pink shades just to the apples of my cheeks. Plus, pink blush is a staple beauty product for spring and summer!

Kevyn Aucoin Pure Powder Glow in Shadore

Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush in Flamingo

Jacksonville, FL Hotspots

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The Gold Standard in Eyelash Curling

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Have you ever heard stories about people accidentally losing lashes because of their eyelash curler? Not with the Shu Uemura curler! This makeup tool is one of my tried and true favorites. They last forever and perfectly prep and curl you lashes for mascara application.

Curling tips:
To achieve enviable lashes that are curled to perfection, I curl the lashes at different locations. First, start at the base of the lashes. Then curl the lashes in the middle. Hold the curler down for about the same amount of time at the different locations (I usually count to three). After that apply your mascara to create perfectly curled lashes. For everyday use, it's okay to curl your lashes at one location to speed up the process. The Shu Uemura curler is a classic staple that's always in my makeup bag.

Urban Decay Eye Shadow

Urban Decay eye shadow palettes are awesome and really make your eyes pop. My favorite shades are chopper and sin. Chopper is a good shade to sweep across your eyelids if you want a shimmery bronze effect. Sin is a lighter color that's good for using on the inner corner of your eyes. It finishes any eye makeup look and makes your eyes standout and appear larger. The palettes are amazing, but if you really love a particular shade, you can purchase it separately and get a larger amount of the product. Urban decay makes fun makeup products and these palettes are no exception.  

Favorite Urban Decay shades:

Chopper: Sweep it across your lid for a beautiful bronze shimmer. Gorgeous color in the summertime!

Sin: Tried and true favorite highlighter for the inside corners of your eyes.

Smog: Great for a night out. Use this color in the crease to create a more dramatic effect. 

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Fashion Find

Check out this cute Kate Spade Handbag from Calla Lily Closet. It's currently up for auction on eBay. The handbag is specially crafted and the perfect color for any spring or summer wardrobe, plus it's a great deal! The convertible clutch or shoulder bag is very unique and an amazing fashion find. The stingray-embossed handbag was handcrafted in Italy, spun from vegetable-dyed washed leather favored for its texture and beauty. The retail price is $528!

Kate Spade Handbag by Chelsea Baker is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.