(Thank you all SO much for your kind words on my last post.  I almost didn’t hit publish on that one.  You guys are my sunshines. Thank you x a billion.  SWAGGER! Also, Ms. Landy-Land you won the Hana flat iron!  Congrats!  I’ll email you.)

But let’s focus…SUMMER IS COMING! This means a few things-work outs are being kicked up notch-OHHHH reminds me-check out the new blog I’m contributing to, along with so many other awesome bloggers-In It To Gym It. I digress…SUMMER=showing more skin, not wanting to wear tons of makeup because it’s so hot, faking a tan, touchable hair and skin, getting vajazzled (huh). Anyways, I’m loving these products as I venture into “Summer prep mode”…yep, there is such a thing, in my world at least. Welcome, it’s nice to have you.Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish- Makes your skin feel like silk and smells so.good. I DIE. Shed your winter coat, literally.  It’s not new, but I can’t live without it. Also, exfoliating is a must before self tanning…ehem…St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Spray-I’m not going to preach, because yes, that will be me at the beach or poolside for the next 4 months. Count on it. BUT, I’ll be getting my tan elsewhere. As in, from a bottle. I LOVE St. Tropez because the color is perfect, and they’ve eliminated the infamous self-tanner reek with some super smart technology…all I can tell you is that it smells like flowers, not like you just got flea dipped in chemicals or acid. LOVE.

Nars Body Glow-Ok, so now that we have are all exfoliated and tan, obviously we have to show it off.  I want to bathe in this.  The Monoi de Tahiti Oil smells like a tropical paradise and the “chocolate shimmer” gives your stems/collarbone a subtle sexy glow and enhances your tan.  ALSO-dries super quick and won’t get on your clothes.Victoria’s Secret PRO Camouflage FX Concealer Palette-I was all ehhhh about trying out VS revamped cosmetics line because I was never impressed with their makeup before.  However, the other day I attempted to hit up Sephora but couldn’t deal with all the girls wearing pink wigs running around and scaring the hell out of me in honor of the Tarina Tarantino launch, so I started wandering around the mall and my my, isn’t this story interesting (you’re welcome), found my way to VS .  I bought a few things, my favorite being this concealer palette, which shocked the shit out of me because custom palettes and corrective colors are items I expect to spend a lot on. In the summer, I hate wearing foundation, so I stick to concealer and light powders.  I can already tell I’m going to be obsessed with this. 3 shades of concealers that you can mix-so, if you get tan, etc…and then a green to counteract redness and my fav, the apricot to shut under eye circles DOWN.  PLUS? It’s like $14. John Frieda Collection Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster (That’s a mouthful. TWSS) YAY CHEAP HAIR PRODUCTS! I swear you guys, I love me some Kerastase and Pureology as much as the next girl, but these “affordable” lines are really stepping their game up.  This stuff gives me crazy volume and also makes my hair sooo soft. Love it. Posietint by Benefit-The sister of legendary Benetint, this lip and cheek stain is so purdy! Much lighter than benetint, which never really worked for me because I have fair skin and it was just TOO bright.  Loving Posie for the summer because of how neutral it is and since it’s a stain, it stays on forever, even in the heat/during making out. NARS The Multiple Coffret-LOVE The Multiple’s no matter the weather, but they are just so perfect for Summer. Multi purpose color for eyes, lips, and cheeks, and so easy to toss in your bag.  This set happens to have my favorite 3 colors-Orgasm, South Beach and Copacabana.

What are you loving right now? Sharing is caring.

Friday already…all I have to say is “yay!” Pretty much sums it up, no?

Last night was Fashion’s Night Out in NYC…and I’m not gonna lie, I had to pull myself away from the every-3- second- fabulous Twitter updates to have a pity party. With some Sangria from a bottle I did manage to grab this photo of MK and Ashley handing out lemonade. WERQUE. I read a “tweet” that someone tried to tip MK…because I’m totes sure she needs that extra $2. I die.

{Via Cutblog}

All snarkyness and bitter Betty-ness aside, this was a phenomenal evening for the industry that I work in, am obsessed with and love. If you are unfamiliar with what FNO is-

“In a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals.”

BADASS. FTMFW!…thanks Lilu, for coining a “term” I will most def play out in no time.

You know what makes me a non-bitter Betty? YOU. Just sayin…

Ok. Focus. Kristin…I got my mail today and let’s just say, my pumpkin spice latte’s will be on her for awhile. But the card is really what brought the smiles and “awwws“! We’ll be back in a hot minute with a shoe post similar to our LBD post…often imitated never duplicated ha! LOVE HER and treasure her!!

And, as always, The Badger Colony. I don’t know how 3 girls who have yet to meet (soon!) can just hold it down for each other day in and day out, but we do. So to Brooke and Mayra…thank you. Love you. Friday means textapaloooooza!

Ok le mush…I’m getting teary…thank you SO much PMS, really, it’s been like a week. Throw me a bone jeez..But I digress!

{Random car pic of me cuz B likes it and the girl gets what she wants}

{Hmm…bloggy buddies becomin real lifers on the reg. I dig.}

This weekend is full of new bloggy friend FUN!!

I was asked by Sephora to attend an invite only event this Sat, bring friends, (preferably bloggers-we clearly rule) have our makeup done, a yummy lunch-basically be little diva’s for a few hours, and leave with some free goodies…in exchange for a write up on the event…um, didn’t take me long to say yes! I’m bringing with me some FABULOUS L.A girls you may be familiar with…

Jasmine at An Experiment in Poverty-I already met her not too long ago! She’s as fabulous as her blog and I’m super excited to hang out again!

My lil cuppycake Ali at The Way I See It

And of course, my wombmate, Ms. Gabby, She Wrote

The Fun Continues on Sunday…

With brunch with Charis of Dancing the Tightrope -also a fellow Five Lipstick Stains on Your Collar girl, and did I mention she’s newly engaged and moving away? Happy and Sad face all in one sentence…so super excited about meeting her FINALLY!!! We’re going to the nutella crepe place I met Jasmine, Kathleen and Carina at. I don’t care what else they have there. I only have eyes for Nutella.

Longest post ever…Winner winner time! Stay with me dolls…

Big virtual hug to the amazing, gorgeous, sweet, etc, etc Leigh at Jkldesigns and Create for partnering with me on this giveaway. The response was phenomenal! I am still lusting after every single one of her pieces, so if you didn’t win, I say, we should totally buy out her shop anyway! Who’s with me?

I decided to have John, our new roommate, pick a name…here he is…he’s the bomb, he brings me coffee everyday and is always down for an impromptu “PYT” dance party in the living room!

{as these are the two ways to my heart ya’ll}

{Say hi to John! What up John.}

Sooo…Aritza, Goddess Of Sarcasm and Unfinished Sentences…you are now the Goddess of a JKL Design piece of amazingness!!!!! Yay! Let me know which one you want…decisions, decisions!!!

Don’t be discouraged…you should know by now I always have a lil somethin somethin on the way for my peeps…Sephora giveaway? WHAT?

Whewwwww…

HAPPY WEEKEND LOVERS!!!!! What are you doin? Hmmm?

Next week…get ready to party. New fabulous sponsors to introduce and a cross country trip to see my bestie the gorgeous OOFA. Life is good!!!

XOXO,

Liz

Happy Tuesday!

Amber at Life as We know It had a great question about primers-sorry if my answer is long!

Aubrey at Made You Blush asked “What’s the best lipgloss that lasts without soaking into our luscious lips?”

Well, dolls…I come from M.A.C-land of the lipglosses, but I have to say I have yet to find a gloss there that lasts, isn’t sticky, has great color payoff or doesn’t get caught in my hair (my pet peeve.) A fellow make-up artist used Revlon Colorstay Liquid lipcolor, and I fell in lipgloss lurrve. I am always wary of long-lasting formulas, but I wore this all day and it didn’t pull a disappearing act, dry out my lips or feel annoying! It’s about $8 and they have tons of colors. I highly recommend you try this one out! Here it is in…Keep Blushing.

D at Dream Sequins asked, “Can you show us how to highight our eyes for a daytime look that is not too crazy or nighttime looking? I work in a conservative office, so I want my eyes to pop…but not look too crazy. (I will bring the crazy to the events after work, however.)” Um, love her. Ok…a couple things you can do…and one you should always do! -Eyeliner-instead of brown or black-use a very dark purple or green pencil. These will pick up the natural pretty sparkles in your eyes! The colors should be subtle…(That was the only picture available-I DO NOT recommend that color for a conservative office kthx) I like Sephora brand, the color selection is ahhmazing and they are only $5 so go crazy! Kristin are you proud of me? Oh, wait, but save the crazy for after 5pm!

And lastly…my girls Kristen and Brooke asked about my fav foundations and concealers, respectively.

-M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15-excellent coverage, not cakey, and I’ve been able to find a color that matches almost every skin tone perfectly. But as I’ve said before, foundation is per-son-al and there are so many deciding factors to consider. I know I’m making it sound like the most important thing ever…but I think we’ve all seen a bad foundation job. Just sayin.

Whewww…I hope this was helpful?! Sorry so long dolls, I wanted to be as thorough as possible and since we can’t just sit down and have coffee…you get to read a long ass blog. Tomorrow-HAIR!

Gabby, She Wrote-Ritzy Misfit Pendant (ehh, she’s ok I guess.)

Until tomorrow, XOXO Liz

Yes, I realize I am doing giveaways back to back, BUT just take it, ok? The one from this weekend was a surprise even to me and I didn’t want to wait…AND I HAVE BEEN DYING TO DO…

This Limited Edition Sephora Palette includes enough fun stuff to create up to 10,000 color combinations!
This set contains:
- 36 eyeshadows
- 12 lip glosses
- 3 blushes
- bronzer
- 3 applicators

2. I featured the AMAZING Moroccan Hair Oil in my first Liz is Loving…and I seriously love it so much that I want one of my bloggy friends to win it, try it, and LOVE IT TOO! I have been lucky enough to receive one full size bottle to giveaway to my readers! YAY!

“For centuries Moroccan Argan oil has traditionally been used by women in Morocco to treat hair and nails in order to counteract the effects of the hot climate and aging. Argan oil contains unsaturated fatty acids and is rich in tocopherols which works like vitamin E (nature’s most powerful antioxidant agent). Argan oil naturally renews cell structure and always consistently restores shines to dull lifeless hair. Moroccanoil Treatment is an ultra-light formula which is absorbed by the hair instantly, resulting in a natural, shiny finish without leaving a residue.” Meaning-it makes my hair routine in the morning so much easier and people are constantly wanting to touch my hair…kinda creepy, but hey, proof the stuff works.

(Thanks to K for my banners and images via sephora.com,moroccanoil.com and fffound)