International Beauty Giveaway!

It is that time again!! I am really excited to be doing this giveaway because this time there will be TWO WINNERS!! Yay!!!

Here is a quick little video explaining how to enter!

                                         

One of the gifts is going to go to a follower of this blog unless no one enters haha! All you have to do to enter on the blog is watch the video and in the comments below (in this very blog post) make sure to leave me a comment on this post answering the question I ask in the video! Plus make sure you are following this blog as well to be eligible to win!

There will be a formal video posted once I reach my goal of 5,000 subscribers on my beauty channel, just letting you all know what the gifts are!

Good Luck Everyone!!
Lindz

DIY Gel Mani

For the longest I would go to the salon and get a manicure with a clear gel polish over top of it to make it last longer! Since that can end up getting a little pricey I decided to try it out with my mini LED light from Sally Hansen and film a tutorial while I did it!

The negative to doing it the way I did in the video was that I did end up experiencing a little bit of bubbling after I had showered a couple of times. I do truly believe that that had a lot to do with the fact that I was already wearing a regular OPI top coat on over the polish and then did the gel. That was all because when I got the idea to try out the gel polish over my regular nail polish, I had already done the top coat. I filmed this a couple of days after I painted my nails! Aside from that, it did made it a lot harder to get the polish off, so that was really good haha!

What do you guys do to make your manicures last longer?

xoxo,

Lindz

A get ready with me tutorial

As I told you guys in my last post, there are a few videos that I am re-uploading. I did two for today, and then I will do one or two again tomorrow. My second video today is actually my favorite of my most recent videos, and I guess that is partially due to that this one has some different music to it. Plus, I also edited it a little bit differently than I normally do!

xoxo,
Lindz

Easy Makeup for Day or Night

I decided to reupload a few of my videos so I really hope that if any of you guys checked them out before you will watch them again pretty please!

So here is my easy makeup that can be worn either for a day look or even a night look. I know that a lot of other beauty guru's have the "day to night" makeup tutorials, but this one is just one look that doesn't change for either daytime or night!

Again, thank you all so so much for watching the last time I uploaded this video!!

xoxo,
Lindz

5 Ways to Save Money on Brushes

Here are 5 steps to help you choose the right makeup brushes, and to save money...

1. What is your makeup routine? Consider what products you wear everyday. This way you don't purchase unnecessary brushes!

2. Test the new brushes before buying them by swirling them on the inside of your arm, (NEVER try the display brush on your face), that can be really gross haha! If the brushes feel scratchy or just plain uncomfortable then try to steer clear. I don't want to say that if a brush sheds then it is bad, because I have some really great brushes that will sometimes shed a lot!

3. Some makeup actually works best when applied with your fingers (like foundation or cream blush)! This is because your body will naturally heat up the product so it goes on easier, smoother, and with less streaking.

4. Consider the brushes that come with the products. Sometimes the ones that you get with a palette or compact work really great! It can be a big hit or miss though!

5. Don't forget that a lot of brushes will multitask, so there isn't a need to purchase a zillion different ones.
Unless you are like me and you just really want a large collection haha! 

What brushes do you guys use daily?

$7 Sigma Brush

Sigma has a great sale on their best selling brush right now! Their F65 large concealer brush with the matte black handle, that is normally $10, is on sale for just $7!! Woo hoo haha!

I seriously love it when they have sales! Even though their brushes are inexpensive to begin with, it makes me want to buy them even more the cheaper they are. But seriously, who doesn't like a sale? No matter where it is at!

This is great since I am actually in need of a new concealer brush, so what better timing? Plus, right now the free gift that they have for orders over $30 is a mini spa glove texture sample. This is personally great for me, just because I am always looking for ways to do at home spa things instead of spending a ton of money at a salon or spa!

You can click the pic above to go to the Sigma site and check it out, or you can follow the link given below!

If you guys own this I am really curious to know how you like it?

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/F65_Large_Concealer_Classic_Matte_Handle_p/sale03.htm?Click=197568

Personalize Your Perfume

The idea behind personalizing your perfume is really creative, and if you have several different perfumes like I do, then there isn't a need to go out and purchase a new one. Unless of course you just really want to. Click the read more tab below to check it all out!

Must Have Fall Accessories

    When it comes to fashion, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest trends. So for me I find that searching through fashion and beauty magazines is a great way to keep up! This season there are definitely some Fall trends that I am not a fan of, as there are with every season, so I decided to only share the ones that I am really loving!

The chain strapped purse is definitely my favorite Fall must have accessory, and if you watched my Esty haul video you will see that I recently purchased one myself. The one above is from Charlotte Russe and is only $12.99!

Find it here--> http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/Mini-Chain-Strap-Evening-Bag/239962.uts?cid=cse:pg:na:301482379&source=CAPG_DF:239962:CHIC&CA_6C15C=820564950000016420

The tortoiseshell aviators are in this Fall as well. aviators have always been big in my opinion, I have just never really found a style that I liked. These by Michael Kors are definitely growing on my though. They are a little bit different than some of the other aviators, I feel like they have a bit more feminine touch to them than some others. They are listed as being butterfly shape with a tortoise shell! These are from asos for $101.26!

Find them here--> http://us.asos.com/Michael-Kors-Butterfly-Shape-Shape-Sunglasses/zqbun/?iid=2876259&cid=4545&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=9999&sort=-1&clr=Tortoiseshell+shell&mporgp=L01pY2hhZWwtS29ycy9NaWNoYWVsLUtvcnMtQnV0dGVyZmx5LVNoYXBlLVNoYXBlLVN1bmdsYXNzZXMvUHJvZC8.&utm_source=google_product_search&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=google_product_search&WT.tsrc=Google%20Product%20Search&WT.srch=1&affid=2365&WT.srch=1

Never in a million years did I ever think that something like iridescent heels would be trendy haha! But they are, and I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about them. They definitely look cool, but some more than others! They would be totally fun for a night out if you were wearing solid colored dress. Just as long as you chose a color that was within the heel. I found this pair online at Patricia Fiend for $48! (Please note that the only reason I would never wear these is due to the snake look which freaks me out haha!)

Find them here--> http://www.patriciafield.com/super-iridescent-snake-heels.aspx

Word jewelry is making a comeback too! This includes having your name as well. I personally use to have a necklace like the one above that was in my name. A great place to find things like this would definitely be the etsy website!

Call me crazy but I am kinda digging the lug sole boot trend! Especially in black... Some of the styles for this trend definitely bring me back to the 90's and watching Clueless haha! 

These above are by Steve Madden.

Having a leopard print accessory this Fall is a must! I absolutely love the pic above and how it was all pieced together. According to Glamour magazine, leopard is the new neutral and can be worn with any print, and I must admit that I am kinda agreeing! Places like Forever21 would be a great and inexpensive place to find these shoes or any other leopard accessory. (Notice that she is also wearing lots of other trends that I am talking about as well haha, totally unintentionally posted by the way!)

Having a really great looking and chic carryall is another must have this season. The one above is from Coach and I absolutely love the color of it as well as the texture, but I don't know if it is still available or not! The great thing about bags, and I mean any style of purses and bags, is that they can be found anywhere for really inexpensive. 

What are some of your favorite trends for Fall?

Be sure to check out my other links above as well!

xoxo,

Lindz

Stila's Wednesday Discount

If you guys read my post the other day then you know that Stila is offering some kind of discount everyday until Friday! Here is today's discount...

No code is necessary and just like I told you all before, you also get free shipping on orders over $50! Don't forget though that discounted items and gift sets are not included!

:) Lindz

Back to School with Stila

I just received this in my email and thought that some of you might really appreciate it!! No, I am not affiliated with Stila in any way either!!

They also have discounts for every day this week as well! No code is needed to get the discount, and for online orders you get free shipping if the total is over $50!

It does say in the email that it excludes discounted and items and gift sets though!

yay for fun discounts today,
Lindz

Back to School Discount

Hey beauty lovers! Sigma is offering a 15% discount off all eyeshadow bases and Synthetic Precision 4 brush kit! The discount is only available from Thursday August 15 until Thursday August 29th though, so you have to act a little quicker on this one if you decide to order!

Use code: B2S2013 at checkout to receive your discount!!!

So in all honesty I have not used these products that are available, but I always hear great things about their products and I know that LOTS of other beauty lovers and gurus do love them!

Happy Shopping everyone!

xoxo,

Lindz

Top Nail Polishes for Summer

This summer I have several different nail polishes that I am really loving! Click the "read more>>" tab below to see what they are...

My Swimsuit Collection

I decided it might be interesting to film a swimsuit collection video. You don't usually see these very much.. in fact, I have never watched a swimsuit collection video, only hauls! So I rounded up all of my swimsuits and filmed a collection video for you all!

It didn't occur to me at the time that I should've showed my cover-ups too, so sorry about that! But here are my suits.

Sigma August Discount

For the entire month of August, Sigma is offering 10% off your purchase when you use the code MNSF2013 at checkout!! Be sure to check out their sale items as well. Using the code on an already discounted item could mean even bigger savings!

Happy shopping or browsing!!

Collective Beauty and Fashion Haul

I recently did a little bit of shopping, including ordering online from Etsy for the first time ever! So here is a collective beauty and fashion haul from Old Navy, Etsy, MAC, and also a beauty supply store called Blooming Beauty. But first please let me just say....

If you haven't yet noticed most of my posts here lately are for a new beauty or fashion related video for my beauty channel. This is because over the last year I have really slacked off when it comes to uploading. That is mainly due to that my internet before was SUPER slow and would mess up constantly, which made it really difficult to upload! Recently we finally switched to a new provider and our internet is now super fast and it literally only takes me a few minutes to upload a 10 minute video, as opposed to it taking 24 hours and many many tries! So I hope that you guys don't mind it being like this for a bit as long as they are still related to my blog.

Without me blabbing any further, here is my newest video!

xoxo,
Lindz

P.S. I do still plan on posting other things as well. Not just new videos!

July Favorites

This is literally the first favorites video I have ever filmed before. I guess just simply due to that this July I found myself liking lots of different things as opposed to just a couple! If you guys like these video please let me know and I will try to do more of them.

xoxo,
Lindz

Throwback Thursday OOTD

For a throwback from September of last year here is a quick OOTD!

xoxo,
Lindz

Wanna See Inside My Phone?

I decided after watching other people upload this type of video, that I too wanted to! So here is just what I have inside my phone haha!

What do you guys have in your phone? Because I am nosey like that haha!