4.30.2016

links à la mode: the IFB weekly roundup {april 28, 2016 edition}

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After this week’s round up, you will know how to do everything plus pack for a European vacation at home. OK, maybe not everything, but that’s what it seemed like.

IFB Bloggers were very generous with their advice, tips, and lessons this week. There were posts on the business of blogging. Examples of interviews and photography. Advice on developing your fashion empire from the beginning and on to sustaining it, with a special tip on friendzoning a photographer. Tips on clearing clutter, letting go, and reasons to wear vintage. All topped off with a lesson on shirt tucking; To tuck or not to tuck! Trends this week seemed to stem from the 1990’s even if that wasn’t their direct intention–ripped white jeans, iron on patches, young designer inspiration. And when in doubt, buy nude.

Thanks to the creative advice of Abroad Outlook on vacationing to France from the comfort of your own town, my family will be “traveling” to three countries this Summer. If you can’t go big, go home.


Links a la Mode, April 28




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4.29.2016

{fashion folio} summer days

summer days
Dress: Topshop Button Down Sundress | Nails: Ciaté London Mini Paint Pot Nail Polish and Effects in LUCKY 7 | Lashes: Lancôme DÉFINICILS - High Definition Mascara in DEEP BLACK | Jacket: MOTO Bleach Denim Western | Shoes: Sole Society SENA Espadrille Wedge in LIGHT CAMEL {c/o} | Bracelet: Pamela Love Apex Cuff Bracelet in SILVER | Lips: Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in MAI TAI | Earrings: Sole Society Natural Stone and Tassel Drop Earring in ANTIQUE GOLD


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4.28.2016

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Mascara: Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Babydoll in BLACK | Illuminator: NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in GLEAM | Shadow: e.l.f. Smudge Pot Cream Eyeshadow in BROWNIE POINTS {c/o} | Lips: Too Faced La Crème Color Drenched Lipstick in NUDE BEACH | Bronzer: e.l.f. Sunkissed Glow Bronzer in SUNKISSED {c/o} | Brush: e.l.f. Flawless Face Brush {c/o}

You know that lived-in bronze smoky eye the Victoria's Secret Angels are always rocking? This e.l.f. Cosmetics Smudge Pot Cream Eyeshadow in Brownie Points is the easiest way to achieve it at home!


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4.27.2016

currently crushing...

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True story: I have basically been consumed with summer everythang over the past few weeks. Beachy waves? Check! Sunkissed skin? Check! Bronze-y makeup? Check! I ordered this SEPHORA FAVORITES Bronze Bares All collection last week; and this Nu.Me® 1" Magic Curling Wand is currently on its way to me. So beachin', right?!


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4.26.2016

{beauty board} catching fire

Set your beauty drawer aflame for summer with sizzling red, orange, and gold shades that will leave you burning bright from day to night!

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{1} Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon in BLOOD ORANGE {$24.00}

{2} SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Face Powders – Blush, Bronze, Highlight, & Contour in 10 OH MY GOSH {$14.00} Essential for achieving that Victoria's Secret flush!

{3} Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil {$98.00}

{4} SEPHORA COLLECTION Ultra Shine Lip Gel in 33 POPPY FIELD {$12.00}

{5} Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub & Lip Balm in 02 ORANGE BLOSSOM {$19.50}

{6} SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Eyeshadow in MANGO SHAKE {$10.00}

{7} OPI New Orleans Nail Lacquer Collection in SHE'S A BAD MUFFULETTA! {$10.00}

{8} Hermès 1.6 oz Eau des Merveilles Eau de Toilette Spray {$108.00}


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4.25.2016

NOTD: JULEP Nail Color in Brandis

One coat of JULEP Nail Color in Brandis. Turquoise Creme.

L-o l-o l-o l-o-v-e...ladies, this color is giving it to me!

Brandis is a brilliant bright yet darkened turquoise creme that would be right at home during the fall season, but I'm digging it for spring into summer.

Formula is fairly fab. It's slightly thick, but more of a runny thick {if that makes any sense}. You definitely want to wipe the brush off on the lip of the bottle before applying otherwise you'll wind up with a mini mani disaster. Best part? One. Coat. Wonder. Yaaaaassss! I highly recommend this lovely for your coming vacays!


What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

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4.24.2016

sonja

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CLAYTON Sonja Dress in CORAL and BARE.

That neckline doe.

For $84 apiece, let's just agree that it's completely necessary to snag both colors, yes?


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4.22.2016

{beauty board} nude lips

Go nude for the summer with a your lips but better {YLBB} lippy that pairs perfectly with sunkissed skin or smoky eyes; and works for those no makeup makeup days!

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1. Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in HONEY BERRY {$24.00}

2. tarte Rainforest of the Sea™ Drench Lip Splash Lipstick in SKINNY DIP {$22.00}

3. Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in MELTED NUDE {$21.00}

4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in PURE HOLLYWOOD {$20.00}

5. SEPHORA COLLECTION Color Lip Last in 01 OH MY BEIGE! {$14.00}


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4.21.2016

{fashion folio} spring edge

spring edge
Top: Topshop Printed Strappy Plunge Cami | Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in DAINTY | Bag: Monserat De Lucca Bochoa Shoulder Bag in BLACK | Denim: MOTO Super Rip Jamie Jeans in BLACK | Mascara: Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara in BLACKEST BLACK | Shadow: Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Quad in PLUM | Shoes: Sam Edelman NAYLA Sandal in BLACK LEATHER | Nails: Formula X #ColorCurators: Ballet Beautiful Edition - Nail Polish Collection in LILAC FAIRY | Liner: Sephora Collection Long Lasting Eyeliner High Precision Brush in 01 BLACK


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4.20.2016

Formula X #ColorCurators: Ballet Beautiful Edition Nail Polish Collection Swatches + Review


Ballet Beautiful is a huge part of my life {I legit do the Swan Arms Series three times a day}, so when I stumbled upon the Ballet Beautiful / Mary Helen Bowers nail polish collab with Formula X as part of their #ColorCurators series, I literally added all three shades to my basket and clicked checkout in five seconds flat. True story. Ladies, this trio is bomb. The colors are sublime for year-round wear, the formulas are on pointe {see what I did there?}, and the names of each shade? So necessary for helping you to unleash your inner tiny dancer. Peep the prettiness below!


Lilac Fairy is a Soft Lilac Creme. I was preeetty confident that Lilac Fairy would be the standout shade for me from this trio based on bottle alone, and I was so right. Though similar to Ciaté Mini Paint Pot Nail Polish in Double Bubblegum, Lilac Fairy has a dove gray undertone that makes it feel a little more ethereal and ballet-esque. Formula here was fabulush! Creamy, quick to reach opacity, and just so pretty! If you only buy one color from this trio, I vote this one! This is 2 coats.


Ballet Barre is a Charcoal Metallic. There is truly only one way to describe Ballet Barre: Liquid. Metal. For reals though ladies, this color is everythang! It has that smoky, seductive Black Swan vibe to it {hated the movie btw}; while feeling perfectly poised at the very same time. Formula is flawless! You could easily get away with one coat here, but I doubled up to make it ultra-opaque. This is 2 coats.


Satin Slippers is a Pearlized Ballerina Pink. Yaaasss! Something that many nail polish companies overlook when producing ballet-inspired colors is the need for a pearlized finish when creating slipper-like shades. Satin Slippers actually has that quality, making it the absolute perfect representation of ballet slippers ever seen in the polish world. Trust. Satin Slippers is sheer, but it builds beautifully {use thin coats}, and looks positively brilliant on the nail. This is 3 coats.


AVAILABILITY: Sephora

PRICE: $12.50 each.


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4.19.2016

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Orange is so not my color, but ever since using Essie's Sunshine State Of Mind, I have been obsessing over blood orange-meets-coral hues. NBD though because summer is so close, and this shade will fit right in, amiright? Happy Tuesday babes!


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4.18.2016

NOTD: Ciaté Mini Paint Pot Nail Polish in Double Bubblegum

Two coats of Ciaté Mini Paint Pot Nail Polish in Double Bubblegum. Lilac Creme.

Le sigh. Double Bubblegum where have you been all my life?

Ladies, you know that I'm a total sucker for a good lilac {especially for spring / summer}, so Double Bubblegum is giving it to me right now. Seriously, obsessed doesn't even begin to explain how I'm feeling about this shade.

Formula here is flawless. From stroke one it's like buttah, applying fluidly and fast while being ultra-creamy. If shades like this tickle your fancy you definitely need to scoop this one up stat!


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4.17.2016

desert

desert
LNA Desert Ripped Neck Tee in Weeds.

That ripped neck just gets me.


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4.16.2016

4.15.2016

The Huntsman: Winter's War Film Prize Pack Giveaway

Disclosure: This Giveaway is in Partnership with Universal Pictures.

It has been far too long since I last hosted a film giveaway, so I am super excited to announce that I have partnered with Universal Pictures to bring you a killer giveaway for the upcoming The Huntsman: Winter's War {in theaters April 22}.


You may remember Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth seriously slaying in Snow White and the Huntsman; but this epic tale serves as a prequel to the 2012 blockbuster - and features a truly all-star cast.

ABOUT THE MOVIE: [Charlize] Theron stars as evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya {Emily Blunt} with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love.

As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between them is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric {Chris Hemsworth}. Alongside fellow warrior Sara {Jessica Chastain} — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister…or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.

Producer Joe Roth {Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland} once again leads the team in this breathtaking prequel in the legendary saga that is directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. This spring, find out who will win the war between good and evil in the epic action-adventure The Huntsman: Winter’s War.

Sounds insane, yes? Well, the prize pack is every bit as amaze. Don't believe me just watch!


In honor of the epic adventure {seriously though, just peep the trailer for proof}, cat eyes & skinny jeans has partnered with Universal Pictures to bring one {1} reader a The Huntsman: Winter's War Film Prize Pack that includes: a T-Shirt, a Tank Top, a Notebook, a Mirror Compact, Flash Tattoos, and a Nail File {a value of $35.00!}. Prizing courtesy of Universal Pictures.


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Good luck lovelies!


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4.14.2016

Essie Spring 2016 4PC Mini Set Swatches + Review


Aside from the semi-disastrous Cashmere Matte Brights collection from 2015, I have never met an Essie spring or summer collection that I haven't loved. Due to an underwhelming assortment of colors for 2016, however, I hemmed and hawed quite a bit before taking the plunge and buying the Spring 2016 4PC Mini Set. In the end, I'm actually really happy that I scooped up this quartet, as it offers a little something something for everyone {whether you prefer bold or muted}. Admittedly, I do wish there were a bit more color variation; but what is offered is nice for spring, summer, and beyond, so I'm not complaining. Onto the swatches!


Off Tropic is a Grove Green Creme. Palm frond green for spring? Groundbreaking. Here's why: the state of Florida is the inspo behind this collection; so while Off Tropic may feel too fall to fit in here, it's actually a brilliant inclusion. And I'm not just saying that because I, personally, love it. Off Tropic is every bit as lush as the foliage found in Miami Beach, with a killer formula that reaches opacity in a single swipe. One ish I encountered: it will flood your cuticles if given the opportunity, so wipe, wipe, wipe, wipe, wipe that brush on the lip of the bottle well before applying directly to the nail. This is 1 coat.


Sunshine State Of Mind is a Blood Orange Coral Creme. If you're a red-loving gal looking for a summer mani update then Sunshine State of Mind has your name written all over it. The blood orange-meets-coral coloring is blazing enough for summer; yet has a muted look that keeps it just as on trend for spring. Formula here is flawless - and when I say that, I mean it practically paints itself. This is 2 coats.


Lounge Lover is a Peachy Pink Creme. If I'm honest, I have to tell you... Lounge Lover is a nail color that we have seen in virtually every spring/summer polish collection over the past five years {in fact, it's nearly identical to Peach Side Babe from the Summer 2015 collection}, so original it is not; it is, however, quite pretty to look at - and pure perfection for the sizzling months. Formula here is fabulush! Smooth, self-leveling, opaque...you get the picture. This is 2 coats.


High Class Affair is a Blush Apricot Nude Creme. High Class Affair is v similar to Perennial Chic from the Spring 2015 collection; but while I loved Perennial Chic, I simply wasn't feeling High Class Affair - it felt a bit mannequin hands to me {and not in a good way}. Nevertheless, it had one of the best formulas I have ever experienced with a nude - non-streaking and quick to build to opacity. This is 2 coats.


AVAILABILITY: Ulta for the mini set; Ulta for individual bottles.

PRICE: $17.00 for the quartet; or buy individual bottles separately for $8.50 each.


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4.13.2016

{fashion folio} date night

date night
Top: Topshop Embroidered Washed Sun Top | Earrings: Adia Kibur Stella Chandelier Earrings in BLACK/GOLD {only $48!} | Denim: MOTO Super Rip Jamie Jeans | Hair: Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1 1 In. | Shoes: Sam Edelman NAYLA Sandal in SADDLE LEATHER | Lips: Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer Lipgloss in 314 MOONGLOW | Ring: BaubleBar Morpheus Ring in GOLD | Nails: OPI Venice Nail Lacquer Collection in MY GONDOLA OR YOURS? | Bag: ASH Jasmine Hobo Bag in NUDE


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4.12.2016

sephora beauty insider + vib & vib rouge sale // 10 - 15% off!

Ladies, if you, like me, are an avid beauty buyer, you know that Sephora doesn't often have sales, but right now there's a killer one going on - but it's coming to an end!

Today marks the final day for Beauty Insiders to receive 10% Off all purchases with code BINOTE; but for those of you who have the coveted VIB or VIB Rouge status, you have through tomorrow - Wednesday, April 13, 2016 to get your shop on. But be aware, there's a different code needed for each member level.

VIB members receive 15% Off all purchases with code VIBNOTE, and VIB Rouge members receive 15% Off all purchases with code ROUGENOTE.

I've already done a little damage myself; but for those of you who don't know what to get, I've compiled quite the list of amazing products for skin, eyes, lips, hair, fragrance, nails, and face that are TDF {i.e. you'll love them}. I've even included my current favorite mascara, the nail polish trio I just picked up, and one of my all-time fave fragrances. Happy shopping babes!

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What do you plan on buying?


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