Sun & Sand

Hanes mens tank-target + capture necklace-twisted silver

I just got the new Sun and Sand Eyeshadow Palette from Bobbi Brown and I love it as much as I thought I would. The online Sephora reviews were a little negative about the palette, as far as the colors not really showing up. I always use a eye primer and I really didn't have that problem and I personally like that this palette is extremely light, bright, and neutral. It's a wonderful mix of neutral shadows, both shimmer-y and matte. Somehow all my regrets about not going to the beach this summer are a little more bearable with this bronze makeup.

I used pale cream all over the lid, bikini bronze in the inner corners of the eye,
and saddle and frappe in the crease. I also used Dallas by Benefit
as a bronzer and Makeup Forever Aqua LipLiner in 3C
with MAC Myth Lipstick

Thanks Bobbi Brown, you did good with this one.
fefe

latest sephora purchases

I made a little trip to Sephora with my sister and walked away with some exciting stuff. 

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Hydrating- $33 This is something that I bought, used up completely and had to repurchase. I have dry skin and so I am always looking for things that will hydrate my skin. This does just that and keeps my foundation on all day long. Total winner!

Orgins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream- $30 I have not stuck with one eye cream. I feel of all the skin to take care of the eye is the most delicate and most important, so I am always looking for the next best thing. The biggest thing about this eye cream is that it claims to depuff and help with dark circles. So I have high hopes for this one.

Korres Rose Sauvage + Vitamin C Facial and Scrub- The Facial is sold individually for $48, but it is also sold in a box with the scrub for $48. So I mean, if it was going to be the same I was getting the scrub too! The overnight facial is a combination of a mask and a moisturizer that stabilizes your skin while nourishing it, hopefully making it radiant in the morning. I can't wait to do a review on it in a few weeks.

Thierry Mulger Alien Perfume- $80 I absolutely love this scent. I think perfume is entirely personal preference so you may not love it like I do, but at least go smell it. If mysterious could be a smell, it would be this perfume. I bought a bottle that is re-fillable, but there are several different bottle sizes and options. 

xoxo,

fefe

Morange

It's no secret, I am kind of about MAC Morange lipstick. Especially in the summertime. Especially today. I was away on the 4th and so I feel like I am catching up on some of the things I would have done if I had been home like swimming in the pool, eating pie and ice cream, and of course wearing my favorite orange-y red lipstick.

My after the 4th makeup
Revlon Photoready Airbrush foundation in 04
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Bobbi Brown Pale Pink Blush
MAC Painterly paint pot
MAC showstopper shadow
Covergirl black eyebrow pencil (use as eyeliner)
Anastaia perfect brow pencil in dark brown
Covergirl purpler tube mascara bottom lashes
Ardell Natural Lashes
MAC Morange lipstick

xoxo,
fefe

minimal makeup

I don't know about you but some weekends, okay most weekends, I just want to be in a comfy tee and sweat pants and less makeup. Here is what I do for a minimal makeup look. It is quick and easy. Promise!

wearing a no rest for the rad tee by top knot goods and the capture necklace by twisted silver

1. Primer, I am not skipping this step because I feel like if I am going to take the time to put stuff on my face it had better last! I am using the Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer right now and I really like it.

2. Foundation, I honestly don't remember which one I used, but I applied it with a beauty blender (time saver).

3. Hoola Bronzer by Benefit on my cheekbones

4. I curled my eyelashes with my shu uemura eyelash curler, which I love and then applied Cover Girl Mascara from the orange tube, in the darkest color they make.

5. MAC Myth lipstick

Hope your weekend was full of the beginnings of summer!
xoxo,
fefe

Going to the Chapel...

This wedding took place in the cutest little white chapel with the most lovely bridal room filled with vintage pieces. I wish I had thought to take a few pics of it! It perfectly suited the bride Katt, who wore a vintage gown and wanted the classic red lip. It was so fun making her up for her special day!

Lashes are by Eyelure and the lipstick is Mac Red by MAC

xoxo,
fefe

so I made a face mask

So I, myself, me…the cooking disaster made a face mask! I think a combination of stress and little sleep and hormones and a trip to the zoo (I am convinced the wind blew an excessive amount of dirt into my face) has left me with the biggest breakout ever. It's not pretty guys. And I just ordered new face products to change up my skin care routine, but they aren't here yet so there was just no avoiding it, I HAD to make a face mask. So I chose a tried and true one, with two ingredients. Meet "the super easy face mask that even felicia can't mess up."

So the good thing about this is you probably have both ingredients in your house right now. Aspirin is known to reduce redness, swelling, and pain while helping to clear up the situation! And Honey is just great on so many levels and will thicken the mask.

Step 1: use just enough water to dissolve tables, I used six and they dissolve very quickly so a little water is all you need

Step 2: add honey to thicken and mix with a spoon. (I used one spoonful of raw, local honey)

Step 3: I washed my face with warm water first to open up my pores and then applied the mask and I left the mask on for about 12 minutes before washing it off.

And that is it! It was so easy and I really could see a difference in the redness and sensitivity.

oxox,
fefechristine

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from me to you!
Pausing to take in the reason for this holiday and eating pink peeps!

Novella Royale Bells, Free People necklace, bare feet

xoxo,

fefechristine

wear

This is probably going to be my summer uniform, in case you wanted to know (this is not a fashion blog, I just felt like changing it up for today, ok? ok!) Happy Easter Weekend guys!

Forever 21 ripped up jeans, cause jeans with holes are better 

Urban Outfitters recycled tee, can I just say I love that it has been lived in and worn
and it is so soft and each one is slightly different

Forever 21 ring

xoxo,
fefe

Lip Tar

Mannequin, Hollywood, Kimber, and Pleasure Model

I tried Lip Tar and now I am in deep love! They really stay put. I tried everything, except kiss someone and it lasted through it all. Lip Tar is perfect for those times when re-applying isn't going to be an option, prom is a great example. You are going to want to focus on the evening and having fun, not on finding a moment to sneak away for a touch up. Lip Tar has so many color choices in a matte finish or a glossy shine finish and each one is very pigmented so a little goes a long way. Lip Tar is also 100% vegan and cruelty free…so that is an awesome bonus!

Mannequin is my current favorite-$18 at Sephora

xoxo,
fefe