Wildly Beyoutiful

Monday, November 23, 2015

All I want for Christmas is...Splurge Worthy

AG Adriano Goldschmied | Soia Kyo down coat | Eberjey pajamas | Tory burch tote | Anna Beck evil eye jewelry | Clarisonic face cleanser | Joanna Laura Constantine ear cuff | Dolce Vita boots | Lele Sadoughi choker necklace | Christian Louboutin matte lipstick

Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for that special someone? Mulling over the idea of either a pole dancing elves sweater or a the newest wine rack flask bra? Well fear no more! Over the next month I will be posting a series of gift giving guides with all different price points. This one just so happens to be splurge worthy :). Trust me these gifts would make anyone happy to have waiting under the tree come Christmas morning. Happy Holidays!

Friday, November 20, 2015

Faux Fur and Fall

Over-the-knee Boots | here or here

Faux Fur Vest | here or here

Necklace | here

Bracelet | here

Faux Leather Leggings | here

T-shirt | here

Monday, November 16, 2015

Mirco-needling away the wrinkles

Micro-needling is a fairly new beauty craze that has been popular with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian and Angelina Jolie. This revolutionary treatment is also referred to as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) and consists of a roller with hundreds of very fine needles.

The concept behind micro-needling is that by punching tiny holes in the skin (sounds fun, right?) you stimulate collagen growth. I first heard about this new beauty regimen while watching the The Doctors' Show (click here) and wanted to give it a try. I did my research on what brands of derma rollers are the best and which size needles to use for the various skin areas you are trying to treat. Micro-needling is said to reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles. The average derma roller costs anywhere between $20-$40 which makes this beauty treatment possibly the cheapest wrinkle reducer out there. I wanted to try it around my eyes so I got this derma roller (click here) and consulted with a certified esthetician on how to properly use it.

How To Micro-needle:

First wash your face making sure to get rid of any makeup, lotions or oil and pat dry. Gently roll the derma roller over your target area in all different directions, making sure not to press too hard. It is slightly uncomfortable and kind of hurts so if this is too much to bare you can always buy an over the counter numbing cream to put on beforehand. Once your finished with your treatment use a high quality eye and face cream. By applying a high quality product after micro-needling it allows your product to absorb better. My favorite are Obagi ELASTIderm and Bobbi Brown Extra Repair. I would suggest micro-needling only once a week because you could irritate the skin and cause damage.

One of the most important things when micro-needling is cleaning the roller. If not cleaned properly you can get all sorts of infections so this is a must! It's fairly simply, just pour 75% alcohol into the derma roller storage container or in a small cup. The whole roller should be submerged for about an hour. Then, run it under hot water and towel dry.

Happy Micro-needling!

Sunday, September 27, 2015

70's Style Love

I love fall because with the changing of the leaves means booties, skinny jeans and this year flowy 70's blouses. I have to say this stylish trend is one that I'm obsessing over. It's not only casual, but also super comfortable. The brown leather fringe booties are also on sale! Happy Shopping :)

Blouse | Necklace | Jeans | Booties

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Camo Inspiration

Lashing Out

I've always loved lashes, but always struggled with putting them on. In the past, I have tried eyelash extensions and have found that they are not only costly, but very high maintenance. On my search to find the perfect lash I ran across a few great options that I thought I would share. Here are some tips and tricks of the trade.

Cluster Lashes

The Kiss Ever Ez Lashes is great and the easiest style to use for a beginner wanting to apply lashes. The lash lengths come in short, medium and long (maybe extra long too). The shortened strips and various lash lengths allows for easy application and a customizable look. I usually only use about three to four clusters per eye (Note: my eyes are small). I want my eyes to seem larger so I focus on the outer parts of my eye, but you can apply them across the entire eye or layer them for a more dramatic look.

After applying my eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara, I put a small amount of lash glue in the glue pocket. I then pick up one of the long length clusters with my tweezers and put a small amount of lash glue on it. I wait about 30 seconds for the glue to become tacky and then place it on the outside of my eyelid. I repeat the same process moving towards the middle of the eye however, this time I use two medium lengths and place them right next to each other. Lastly I place the short cluster next to the medium, this is usually about the middle of the eyelid. To adjust each cluster gently use your finger or tweezers to position it correctly, making sure to put each one on the the lash line and not the skin.

Accent Lashes

The Ardell Accents Lashes are fairly easy to use as well. The shortened strip allows for more control compared to the full strip lashes. This type of lash is just placed on the outside corner of your eye with your tweezers and then you can repositioned them gently with your fingers.

Full Strip

Another option is to take your favorite full strip eyelashes and cut each strip into three or four sections. These shown above are the Ardell Wispies. By cutting the strips into clusters you can then apply just like the Kiss Ever Ez Lash. When cutting them try to make sure each cluster is the same size.

So there you have it! A few methods that I've picked up along the way in finding the best lash brands with the easiest application.

Happy Lashing :)