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What I Learned from a Professional Skincare Conference

- Beauty

As a creator, I get a lot of skincare products to test out and share with you guys.  I’ve shared some of my faves on my Instagram and gave you all my honest opinion.  But let’s be real, most creators are not dermatologist.  We can tell you that one particular eye cream we prefer over another because of consistency or how we wake up the next morning, but we’re hardly qualified to give you the real professional long-term effects.  I…

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My LED Light Therapy Experience

- Beauty

  If you guys have been following me on Instagram (here) for a while, you’ve seen my weekly InstaStory of myself at Skin Sutra Medspa, getting LED light therapy. I’m going to be talking in this post about the treatment, why I use it myself, my experience with the treatment and my results with some makeup free before and after shot??  For those of you guys that haven’t heard of LED light therapy before, it is exposure (by a creepy-baby-looking-mask)…

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Venus Freeze Me – An Interview with Skin Sutra Medspa

- Beauty

If you follow us on Instagram and Snapchat, you know how much I love the Venus Freeze facial.  I’ve been going to Skin Sutra Medspa in Fairfax every week for the past month and have definitely noticed the difference in my skin!  My skin is tighter, smoother, and those pesky fine lines (I really have to stop smiling so much…) are fading fast. We interviewed the sweet and talented Skin Sutra Medspa owner, and we are excited to introduce you to…

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The Duo Styles the same Valentine’s Day Inspired Dress

- Collaborators, Fashion

The day is almost here, Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re heading out to date night or a fun night out with your girls – (yay for Galentine’s Day!) you can always dress to impress in a Paperback Boutique ensemble! Nicole and I both wore this gorgeous dress from their boutique in our own styles to give you some variations on how you can play around with a classic red dress for this Valentine’s Day celebrations!   I wore the dress with a brown fur jacket…

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Makeup Tips Over 30

- Beauty

  Ugh.  Aging.  Am I right?  When I turned 30, I started to realize that even if I was using the same makeup techniques, the end result was different.  Probably the most noticeable difference was the creasing.  I had to make some changes and I’m sharing with you my top 3 tips on doing your makeup over 30.   First, everyone’s face is different.  You might not notice aging until your 40… good for you… *insert sarcastic thumbs up here*…

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Nail Game on Point [literally]

- Beauty

Hello Darlings! Today’s beauty post is dedicated to my newfound favorite touch, stiletto nails. They are trendy, exquisite, and can create a true statement piece in your look. Celebrities love complementing their style with this long and pointy nail, and this, of course, made it really popular in the last few years. Below are some of my favorite stiletto acrylic manicures I’ve gotten over the past six months.  I was hesitant at first to go with a longer nail, mainly because of the fact…

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Curly Hair Talk- My Daily Routine

- Beauty

Like most curly-haired girls, I grew up hating my thick curls and envying the girls with the straight hair that could run their fingers through it- (my life goal). It wasn’t until I learned how to properly take care of my curls and find the perfect products that I learned to love them! All together my routine takes roughly 20-25 minutes factoring in and out of the shower styling. I’ve experimented with techniques and products over the years and have found…

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