8.31.2015

August Beauty Faves Plus Ipsy

Hey you! How was your weekend? Mine was full of ups and downs! I cannot believe this is the last day of August. Craziness. But I want to talk about something else for a bit before getting into my monthly faves. I started my Coffee & Chit Chat series in January of 2014, to share more of my life, to show there's actually someone behind the words you read, behind the pics you see. While I absolutely adored making those videos, it turned out you didn't, and so this is my last one. Thank you everyone who tuned in and commented.

So now I will turn these videos into a monthly favorites! Check it out below:


And here are a few beauty faves I've enjoyed this past month:


August Ipsy Bag: This month's theme was Prep School and I loved everything I got! It's $10 a month and you can use my code here.
  • Trust Fund Polish
  • Marc Anthony Argan Oil
  • Hikari Lip Gloss--This is what I was wearing in this Insta pic.
  • Marsk Brush
  • Doucce eyeliner



PCA Skin CliniCalm 1%--I get messages and emails weekly about irritated skin and this is the cream I recommend. This is wonderful for psoriasis, eczema, poison oak/ivy/sumac, rashes, etc. http://www.pcaskin.com/clinicalmtm-1-3.html


My next fave is this Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner I received from Pixi. It has 5% glycolic acid but didn't irritate my skin, it just made it feel amazing. Get it at Target.


It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Romantic Palette--This is the followup I was sent to the original It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty palette (I recently gave one away) and I'm wearing it in the video above. It has 14 brand-new matte shades and a transforming pearl shade. Get it here.

Frank Body--This Australian crurelty-free brand has been featured on the blog before for their famous coffee body scrub. They've recently released a line of skin care, including a moisturizer (very light), a creamy face cleanser, a creamy face scrub (smells like coffee!), and a fabulous body balm.

How was your August?

Extra Elle:
  • I was on my way to attend a blogger brunch Saturday when I had a car issue so I ended up not going. Turns out it was actually on SUNDAY. 
  • I got lots accomplished over the weekend and managed to squeeze in a Target and Ikea trip!
  • Happy 3rd birthday to my niece Maddy yesterday AND congrats that she's going to be a big sister! Yay for future niece #3!
  • VMA's...I...have...no...words...
Don't forget:

49 comments:

  1. EmmylouAugust 31, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    So sorry to hear this is the last chit chat, but as you said, better things are up ahead:) Onwards and upwards:D And I really want that IT Cosmetics palette.

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  2. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}August 31, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    I am definitely going to have to stop by Target and look for that Pixi Glow Tonic. I'm glad to hear it didn't irritate your skin, I always worry about that!
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  3. BLovedBostonAugust 31, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    The pixie tonic sounds amazing - I watched .25 seconds of the VMAs - i'm with you no words! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyAugust 31, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    i had no idea the VMAs were on until i opened up twitter this morning and saw a bunch of tweets. i guess i'm too old for that stuff! :D

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  5. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    I have no clue where August went! I need that Trust Fund polish, love it!

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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  6. Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)August 31, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    I cancelled my birchbox a while ago, you are tempting me with ipsy.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  7. Laura BAugust 31, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I am sad that is the last coffee and chit chat! Great last video of it though! Love that polish color and the idea of a quick coffee scented scrub for the morning to help me wake up! :)

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  8. Kate at Green FashionistaAugust 31, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Sorry you had car trouble, always so frustrating! But yay for iced coffee and Target runs! And I know I'm officially old when I realize I could care less about the VMA's and didn't even come close to venturing over to the channel. Glad to hear I didn't miss much :-P

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  9. Natasha BhattAugust 31, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Glad to know abt ur favourites.. Happy new week xo

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  10. P!nkyAugust 31, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Awww, sad face about the last video. I like watching them and hearing your thoughts. I really like Pixie products, I think they work really well.

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  11. Rachel McCarthyAugust 31, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    haha! I agree about the VMA's! I love the colors in this palette, so pretty! And the PCA skin product sounds perfect too! I will definitely have to check it out. Happy Monday!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  12. LeslieAugust 31, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    I hope you were able to get your car fixed; I find car issues so stressful! Also, yay for an Ikea and Target trip. Those are always such fun places!

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  13. HeatherAugust 31, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    The It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Romantic Palette is definitely on my list of wants. Such lovely colors! I didn't even bother with the VMAs last night. I think I'm getting too old. LOL. :)

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  14. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I liked the cup of the coffee, very nice :) I don't drink coffee or anything with it, but I love cups :) I am glad you visited your family and nephews (and the nephew's 6th birthday) and sad about your friend's mom passed away :( August is not particularly depressing for me, but I was more sensitive this (last :) August... maybe it is depressing, indeed! As for the favorite products, I want want want the lilac nail polish! I am trying to find a purple/lilac color that I like, but couldn' t till now... now I want this one! Trust Fund polish! Thanks for showing it!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  15. Shireen L. PlattAugust 31, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    The IT Cosmetics palette looks really gorgeous! I hated my ipsy August bag but your bag is definitely looking way better.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  16. Rebecca JoAugust 31, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    I am so sad to hear this is your last monthly video... I always look forward to it. Tear.

    Love those earrings!!

    I didn't even waste my time on the VMA's... more of a train wreck every year.

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  17. Run To RadianceAugust 31, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Oooh I hate car issues! So frustrating! And LOL to the VMA comment....100% agreed.

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  18. MarieAugust 31, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    I totally want to try that Pixi stuff. Sounds like it is a great product.

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  19. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogAugust 31, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Too funny...I only watched the first hour but totally agree! Those eye shadow palette shades are so pretty! I'm sad this is your last Chit Chat video - I really enjoyed them!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  20. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I loved your coffee and chit chats! So sad to see them go!! And congrats on niece #3, how exciting!

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  21. Tanya DufourAugust 31, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    I got the same Hikari lip glossin my Ipsy and I really like it! The Pixi Toner seems interesting. I think I would like to try that.

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  22. According to KikiAugust 31, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I'm so sad to see your Chit chats go, and I hope this doesn't mean you are doing away with YouTube for good? I know above you said you'll just turn them into monthly favorites instead, but I wasn't sure if that was blog or YouTube based. If you say so in the video, forgive me, I'm at work and haven't watched it yet. (;

    A friend of mine had been harping me to try the Pixi glow tonic. I really need to jump aboard this IPSY train. I spend far for than $10 a month on cosmetics, why not? lol

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  23. Shea LennonAugust 31, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Ooh those all do look like fun goodies in your Ipsy bag! Too bad to hear that you're not doing your chit chat series if you enjoy it! I know that videos seem to be the "way of the future for blogs" but for me I'm just not a video watcher. I much prefer to read. (That goes with everything... I prefer books to TV/movies, etc.) I'm sorry I didn't watch much but I hope that if it's something you enjoy you're able to find a way to do it again.

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  24. LeighAugust 31, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Your Ipsy bag was so good! Mine was terrible this month. Oh and I love the Pixi Glow Tonic it's amazing.

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  25. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeAugust 31, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    oh no what happened at the VMAs to make you have no words? I didn't watch it.
    Sad that this will be your last coffee video girl! i will have to try that aussie brand purely for the fact that it's aussie lol.

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  26. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I loved the houndstooth bag from this month's Ipsy. So jealous you got the nail polish, looks like a gorgeous color! I didn't watch the VMAs from the pictures I've seen....wow.

    Louboutins & Lipstick

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  27. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Nice favorites, Elle! That Frank Body line looks great! Anything that's cruelty-free is worth trying for me.

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

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  28. Rowena @ rolala lovesAugust 31, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    I was so excited when I heard the Pixi Glow Tonic would be available at Target! I loved getting another side of you and your life in these videos. August makes me sad too but I think it's because I feel like summer is drawing to an end.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  29. AiringMyLaundryAugust 31, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Yay Target! I love that store.

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  30. Caroline @ In Due TimeAugust 31, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    yay for being an aunt again! That is exciting :)

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  31. K / House of KTSAugust 31, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Oh my August was filled with work. But I am so loving your August. And Target is slowly becoming my store. And I must check out the Pixi brand. I've never seen it but I have to go look for it. Thanks for letting me know about this Elle.

    Kia of / KTS
    www.houseofkts.com

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  32. Christina Lea LovesAugust 31, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    This is the first time I saw your chit chat – I loved it!! I’m not a huge fan of August either – I hate when summer ends! Going home must have been the best.

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  33. NadineAugust 31, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Awe, I am going to miss your coffee chit chat! I am obsessed with those Kate Spade earrings but for whatever reason, big studs drive me crazy so I haven't pulled the trigger. How do they feel? Are they heavy? I love the houndstooth Ipsy bag, so cute!! That IT palette has some really pretty colors and I will have to check out that light moisturizer. I am in need a of a new one, I am not loving the ones I have as much as I was.

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  34. UnknownAugust 31, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Love the look of the IT cosmetics palette such lovely colours can't wait to come to the states next year will definitely be picking up some of the IT cosmetics products x

    www.MyBeautySleuth.com

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  35. The Siberian AmericanAugust 31, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Your Ipsy bag is so much better than mine this month! That nail polish color looks amazing! Congrats on becoming an aunt again! Nothing better than little ones to love. :)

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  36. Laura DarlingAugust 31, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Definitely trying that first skin product you mention! And that palette is gorgeous!

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  37. Head to Toe ChicAugust 31, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Loving the colors in that palette! and i need to check out that skin cream!

    xo,
    Angela

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  38. KellyAugust 31, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    That tonic sounds amazing, I will have to try it!

    xx Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  39. Midnight CowgirlAugust 31, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    I thought your Coffee & Chit Chat series was sweet, but I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

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  40. Naturalle DreaAugust 31, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    Great favorites and Ipsy bag. I have heard so much about that Pixi Toner!

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  41. trishieSeptember 1, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    The romantic palette is simply so pretty!

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  42. oomph.September 1, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    i have to remember this clinicalm!

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  43. Kathrine EldridgeSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Love this Ipsy bag! I really am thinking of subscribing. That glow tonic sounds perfect. :)

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  44. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    The ipsy bag looks great!!! That's too bad about your Blogger event. I can totally relate.

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  45. willsingformakeupSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    I didn't know Pixi had skincare items. I've never really looked at that brand very closely. Lots of great products here. I'm sorry you won't be doing chit chats anymore, but I'm glad you'll still be around doing favorites in your videos.

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  46. angelinaSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    I love the packaging for Frank Body! I'll definitely have to try that brand sometimes, though if they're not well known, products from other countries tend to be much more expensive in the States.

    I haven't seen the VMAs yet! I'll definitely have to watch some recaps.

    Angelina Is | Bloglovin'

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  47. emilymaikoSeptember 2, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Cute ipsy bag. I definitely need to try those products. I haven't tried anything you mentioned in this post.
    http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/

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  48. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeeSeptember 2, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    They have Glow Tonic at Target now?! I've been wanting to try it forever but last time I checked you could only order it online from Pixi directly and the shipping was outrageous!

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  49. Kimberlee @ I Have A Degree In This!September 8, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Bummed you won't be doing monthly chit chats :( I love getting to know the person behind the blog. Hope you continue to show us your personal side more.

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