Makeup:
- After moisturizing and priming my skin, I applied this Neutrogena foundation. I like it because I have super dry skin, still need the moisture, and I want some lighter coverage. They have an oily skin formula, too.
- For my eyes, I applied primer, a skin tone shadow on my lid and a light brown in my crease.
- Night: For a pop of color, I added turquoise liner on my upper lids. Another option: use it as a lower liner. I curled my lashes and used this Rimmel Scandal Eyes mascara I'm currently trying out. Use your fave mascara.
- I wanted a natural-looking blush, and this Revlon Baby Stick fit the bill. I used my fingers to apply, but you can dot it on your cheeks and blend. Plus, it works on lips!
- Night: Since I wanted to replicate a dewy finish, I brushed some highlighter above the tops of my cheeks, down my nose, and above my Cupid's Bow.
- Again, you can use the Revlon Baby Stick on your lips, but I dabbed on the Revlon Lip Butters in Juicy Papaya.
turquoise eyeliner two ways
Nails:
- I did a base coat of this gorgeous peach polish by Covergirl. Revlon, Sinful Colors, and Julie G have similar colors if you can't find this shade.
- Night: I wanted to add flowers to my nails, so using a dotting tool (toothpick, bobby pin) I added five or so dots with one lighter dot in the middle.
- Allow to dry and add a top coat.
Hair:
- I used heating protection spray and then a curling wand to create some loose waves. If you'd like, use some beach spray to add some texture to the waves.
- Night: I took a section from each side and fishtail braided them, using two bobby pins to keep them in place.
What looks have you been loving for spring?
**I'm guest blogging at Smart and Savvy Style today.**
PS: My 3rd Blogiversary is this Friday! I'm doing my annual Q&A,
so ask me anything about me or beauty stuff!
**I'm guest blogging at Smart and Savvy Style today.**
PS: My 3rd Blogiversary is this Friday! I'm doing my annual Q&A,
so ask me anything about me or beauty stuff!
Love that turquoise eyeliner Elle and your nails are springtime fabulous! Excellent post!
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Kisses, Gabi
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great post! it's such a pretty look!
ReplyDeleteYou look so nice and I like that natural make up and that nails are perfect. Have a great monday.
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Those are fun nails, very creative! I like your pretty makeup as well! :)
ReplyDeleteMe encanta la manicura!
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http://judithbysucre.blogspot.com.es
You made such a fresh look perfect for spring, love the nail designs and the hair
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Love the nails. So cute <3
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glamdevils
Glad to hear you had a great weekend, spring is such a great time of the year. Your hair looks awesome and your nails are very cute! You've given me inspiration to give that a try. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou look so fresh and ready for spring! I love it. And the nails are totally adorable :)
ReplyDeleteI love that turquoise eye liner on you - so pretty!
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Pearls & Paws
The turquoise liner really makes your eyes pop!
ReplyDeleteWow. You're so cute you should really model more in your posts. I'd come just to see your pretty face!
ReplyDeleteI love the touch of blue on your eyes - it's just such a nice pop of color for spring.
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You look sooooo pretty, Elle:) For spring, I do love the lighter eye makeup.
ReplyDeleteI, too, add a but of eyeliner if I want to turn my looks from day to night. The turquoise color looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteLove your hair!! So pretty! I wish mine would look like that! xo, Julie
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! As for me, I am, as always, into natural no-make-up make-up looks, with a touch of pastel pink or berry lipstick. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and I love your different hair styles!
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Chic 'n Cheap Living
That turquoise liner really brings out your pretty blue eyes! Love the nails, too - so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the fresh makeup look. Love the nails. And your hair looks GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Oooh, very pretty eye makeup!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fresh and pretty spring look. I love how you did your eyes and your hair looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteRowena @ rolala loves
Thanks so much for your comment, it means a lot!
ReplyDeleteYou are so pretty, and I love how you styled your hair!
Have a great day,
-Kati
I love makeup products that do double duty, especially ones you can get at the drugstore :)
ReplyDeleteThumbs up to the turquoise eyeliner, I like it.
Look at you Elle, you DO have floral nails. I love it!!!! Your eyes are so well made up. You have the perfect shape of lid and your lashes are GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteWow, just love these nails and your eye makeup is super fabulous!! Love it! You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style Delights Blog
Your spring makeup is flawless - I need to play around with my look; I always do the same freaking thing!
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Your hair looks FANTASTIC, and your nails are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your refreshing look..so pretty!--perfect for Spring. I'm checking out Revlon Baby Stick and lip butter juicy papaya. I like your lip shade and blush very much.
ReplyDeleteYou look very beautiful! The make up suits you very well! And love that manicure! It's very spring! :)
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Nice blog you have ! shall we follow on blog lovin? Let me knowx supongo estilo
ReplyDeletei need to meet this baby stick! Xo Megan, www.TfDiaries.com
ReplyDeletelove the makeup! fresh and pretty and perfecto for spring. :)
ReplyDeletei am getting O-L-D and my skin is changing. oy. i am starting to try to modify my makeup/my look. it is tricky. less is better sometimes, and softer is usually better than harsh unless you are a teenage punk. lol. but it is tricky. stumbling my way through new foundations and lipsticks. a lot of trial and error (AND EXPENSE). just wait til you hit your 40's. OY. things start changing, and not necessarily for the better, but whaddya gonna do. ;)
p.s. i just bought the urban decay naked palette. i had the naked ii palette before, but so far i am liking the original palette even better. love it!!!!! i also like clinique's "even better" foundation. good stuff. and bare minerals has some sort of powder that makes you have a bit of a glow. i can't think of the name of it, but it helps soften the look of (old) skin. ;)
absolutely love this look!
ReplyDeleteYour makeup is Spring perfection! Love the hair too!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful Elle. Your skin is flawless! The wavy hair is so lovely too!
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your hair looks amazing and i am loving your nails!
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i LOVE spring makeup! so fresh and light. and your nails are so pretty! i need to do my nails but they always get so chipped from the weight lifting :(
ReplyDeleteyour makeup looks awesome! I love the fun eyeliner! Thanks again for your guest post today. I enjoyed having you!
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I've just come across your blog Ellie and I love it!So much good advise and tips :) I'd love you to checkout my blog
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You have the prettiest hair. It always looks so healthy and well styled.
ReplyDeleteThat peach polish is so pretty! I love it. You have gorgeous hair.
ReplyDeleteLove the night braid addition! So great to fix up any loose ends from throughout the day while still keeping the look classy!
ReplyDeleteu look pretty and cute nails!
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MOSAMUSE
www.MOSAMUSE.com
You look SO cute in that last picture! :) I need to give Neutrogena a try for the summer. I use Revlon for everyday but sometimes I think it's way too heavy and I want lighter coverage.
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