27 March 2014

Getting Bikini Ready with guiltless cheats!

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #TENways  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV


 Happy Thursday, ya'll! As you read this, I am soaking up some time in my hometown of Sunny San Diego, and loving every second ;) In fact..I'm probably waiting in line at the courthouse to get my marriage license, so I can make marryin' Mr. Rose official!

What does that have to do with guiltless cheats? Nothing...I just thought you should know... :)

ANYWAYS...



I love soda. I LOVE IT. More specifically, i've literally said on a few occasions that I LIVE FOR ROOTBEER. That's how passionate I am about that tasty goodness. I'll tell you what I don't love though, wasting all those calories and sugar on a beverage...LAME! If i'm going to consume that much sugar, I want to do it in the form of a cupcake, not a glass of soda.



We all know there are diet soda's out there that are supposed to give you all the flavor with none of the calories but the truth is...the flavor stinks! They always have the grossest chemically aftertaste to me, and i'm not a fan of chemically aftertaste flavored beverage...no siree.

When Dr. Pepper Snapple Group  asked me to review their TEN sodas I thought...sure why not, but i'm not expecting this to be any good. WRONG. The A& W Rootbeer tastes like rootbeer, and the ginger ale like ginger ale. I felt like Kel from Keenen and Kel (holla for my 90's babies who get this reference!) as I shouted WHO LOVES ORANGE SODA while drinking my 10 calorie Sunkist. Oh and nothing is quite as refreshing as a 10 calorie 7-up, it tastes like a warm summer day in your mouth. The folks at DPSG really have it goin' on.



I've told ya'll before that i'm an advocate of clean-ish eating. I try hard to fit in lots of veggies and lean proteins to keep my body looking & feeling great...but whats livin' without a little sugar! I NEED my sweet treats, and the second I wrapped my lips around that 10 calorie rootbeer...I knew just the one.

This is SO simple...hop down to your local Walmart , and grab a carton of Yarnells frozen vanilla yogurt, as well as an A & W 10 calorie Rootbeer....do you see where this is headed? ;)


Yogurt is filled with probiotics that are so happy for your belly, and the best part is, you can generally find COMPLETELY fat free frozen yogurt at your local Walmart (even though I chose low-fat), making your treat- guilt practically non existent. Holla!



Simply scoop 2 big ol' spoonfuls of Frozen Vanilla Yogurt into a tall glass, and slowly pour your yummy A & W over the top. Grab a spoon and adorable paper straw, and savor every single bite! This is sure to not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but completely knock it out of the park!


Something is missing from this picture...


MUUCH better ;)


What are some of your favorite sweet cheats? Any tricks you have to make things a little less guilty? If you're an avid Soda lover like myself...i've got news for you! Click THIS link for 50 cents off any 2 TEN products at your local Walmart! But it gets even better! If you share this coupon on social media...that coupon bumps up to 1.50! Meaning you can get 2 delicious 2-liter bottles of A & W for around 25 cents a bottle! (Coupon running from March 27th-April 17th, while supplies last) I'm IN! You can host the neighborhood for a Rootbeer float party at that price!

I'm off to go enjoy some beach weather in this gorgeous place I call home, maybe with a Rootbeer float in hand ;)

Until Next Time,

xo Kylie


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26 March 2014

Cosmetic LOVE

  Hello lovelies!

 Did you have a nice week without me? I missed all of your pretty faces!

 I'm super excited to review a TON of to-die products today that were sent to me by Nuance Salma Hayek, exclusively sold at CVS. This brand is so luxurious at such an affordable price. And you know me, ladies! Look for less is where it's at. I was sent a super healthy haul of what this amazeballs line carries, and I can't wait to tell you about the good, the okay, and the not-so-ugly.

I originally thought the name was sort of odd, "Nuance" that seem's negative to me. But how Salma describes it, I think it is a beautiful message. She says that the line is "inspired by my Grandmother, my products are designed to help every woman enhance the nuances that define her individual beauty." I love the idea of letting the things that bother you define your individuality. Big plus for me!---Don't forget that you can always watch my corresponding YouTube Review HERE!

Lets start in the skincare department! My favorite!



Exfoliating Body Cleansing Scrub- $8.99

The body scrub smells like heaven! You know how some scrubs are so rough, and they don't foam up at all? This does exactly the opposite! The scrubbing is heavenly, while leaving you feeling genuinely clean and refreshed. A new favorite!

Smooth & Firm Perfector-$19.99
The smooth & firm perfector is fantastic! It really reminds me of a foundation primer in consistency, plus it has SPF 20 which I think is awesome to keep those wrinkles away! I've been using this under my foundation all week and have been so happy with it! Plus the size of the bottle is fantastic...it will last you forever! Also, be prepared to make your face feel like a babies butt. Because it will.

Glycolic Cream Cleanser - $13.99
This cleanser is so delicious. I was a little weary because of the Glycolic Acid, I was nervous it would be harsh on my skin, but it is SO creamy and gentle. The little microbeads exfoliate gently, and the best part is, they're made of natural sugars so they're healthy for the environment too. Good for my face + good for the fishies is a win in my book! Since this has the Glycolic acid, it's important to follow up with a good sunscreen...which ROCKS since the Smooth & Firm is so nice on your skin ;)

Let's hop on over to Haircare! You know my locks are important to me, so I couldn't wait to try this out.



In order of shower to walking out the door with gorgeous hair:

Intense Hydration Hair Mask- (not listed on website, but in store!)

I used this after dying my hair this weekend (get excited...dye your own hair tutorial coming at ya quick!) and I was REALLY impressed with how silky my hair felt! I'm not a huge fan of deep conditioners as they usually weigh my hair down, but for a mask I might use maybe 2 or 3 times a month, I think this did a great job of hydrating without weighing down.

Nourishing Oil- $9.99

You guys know that I have a healthy obsession with the Kendi Dry Oil Mist by Alterna. I can say I really did like this product, and I will totally use it in between being out of my Dry Oil Mist, but it isn't a replacement for me. I think its a FANTASTIC affordable substitute though, and since you only use a tiny bit, this bottle could easily last you the entire year.

Primer Spray- $9.99

Hair Primer, what?!  That's what I said. It says its supposed to work the same way a face or eye primer would work. Ensuring style is locked in, while protecting your hair from heat damage. I'm pretty blessed with hair that is really easy to manage & holds style pretty well, but I liked the packaging and smell of this, and I think it will be great for a heat protector. As far as making my style last longer...only time will tell.

Straightening Balm- $9.99

So I RARELY wear my hair straight, so I didn't think I would get much use out of this one, however, it works great to tame frizz! I wanted to try every product so I could share with you, and I rubbed just a bit of this on my ends after blowing out my hair and I felt like the style looked much more "tame." If you're a frequent flat iron girl, this ones for you sister!

MAKEUP TIME! Makeup is a girls best friend, i'm sure of it ;)



Holy cow, I do not even know where to start on all this goodness. I'll jump into eyes-

Lights Camera Action-$8.79

Let me start by saying the packaging on all this stuff is to die for! This handy little stick is SO cool to me. If you watch my YouTube Review, you'll see this baby in action. On one side, you have a creme eyeshadow, on the other an eyeliner...and it doesn't stop there! You have a pretty highlighter in the middle, so essentially you can rock one entire look with this little travel pen. Keep it in your makeup bag for a quick eyelook on the go.

Eyeshadow Quad-$8.99

I have mixed reviews on this baby! At first I thought the packaging was so unique and cool. Its this little teardrop that opens up into 4 beautiful shadows. (4 shadows for 9 bucks?! awesome deal) After playing with it for a week, the packaging is unique, but a little cumbersome when you think 4 shadows could fit nicely in a flat pallette. The colors are really pigmented, and they lasted all day though! I just wish there was a matte color in the quad, because everything is quite shimmery.

Mineral Eyeshadow Duo-$8.49

This shadow is my favorite! I've warn it every day this week. I sweep the champagne color on my lid, while blending the brown into my crease and its lasted perfectly all day. Its the perfect natural work makeup for me, despite being ULTRA shimmery. Easily my favorite cosmetic that was sent my way!

Gel Eyeliner-$9.99

This eyeliner is unreal! I am not usually a "stick eyeliner" person...but this truly is more of a gel, and it gives you all the control of a stick. It's perfect for tightlining as well as blending out that lower lashline. I was sent this is brown, grey, and black, and the grey is so different and pretty.

Face & Lippies!

Flawless Wear Tinted Moisturizer-$13.99

I'm mixed on this baby too! I am not really a tinted moisturizer person, I like a little more coverage, but I gave this a go over the weekend to stay nice and fresh faced, and it felt super smooth and light on my skin, but again, it's just a personal preference on coverage.

Concealer & Brightener-$10.99

I love this stuff! The concealer is wonderful for hiding blemishes or dark spots, and the brightener is nice to bump up your highlight when HAC-in. I've never used the "lipstick style" concealer before, and I wouldn't recommend it for highlighting, just as it's too thick, but for doing what it's for, (you know, "concealing") I think its an awesome product with great last power.

Mineral Cheek Trio-$12.99

So pigmented and pretty! The blush is BRIGHT, which I was not expecting at all, and the shimmery highlight powder really reminds me of my favorite "soft & gentle" by Mac. The bronzer will not replace my favorite Too Faced Chocolate Sollei, but the blush + highlight rock.

Finishing Powder-$11.99

This stuff is a new favorite! I don't like powders with a lot of pigmentation because usually after all the foundation, you don't need MORE coverage. This has the smallest amount of color to really set your face makeup without adding coverage, but it also isn't white which will wash you out.

Color Vibrance Lipstick- $9.99

This is a wonderful Lippie! The color "Nude" is my favorite, as its the perfect "my lips-but better" color. Wine & Paprika were close seconds for a dramatic night out. The staying power was so-so, you'll definitely need to reapply, but it doesn't taste gross or make your lips feel gummy which was appreciated!

PHHEW! That was A LOT! Do you feel properly reviewed?! All I can say is I was SO impressed with this amazing Drugstore line, and you should RUN to your local CVS and pick some goodies up for yourself! If you want to see some swatchy swatch swatches of everything checkout THIS video, and make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel to see these pretties in action, there will be lots of Nuance tutorials to come!

I'm headed home to San Diego in 1.5 days for a weekend of SO MUCH wedding fun...you're going to want to make sure you follow me on Instagram (Kylieh23) so you can follow along for my Bachelorette fun!

Until Next Time,

xo Kylie

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13 March 2014

Shimmery Gold Engagement Makeup

Hello gorgeous friends!


 Today I  am SO excited to announce that i've been asked to contribute to the awesome & inspirational wedding Blog, Bummed Bride . I basically DIED when I was asked to be their beauty contributor. What?! Me?! Beauty?! Huh?! Pretty much the coolest ever!




If you all need some wedding inspiration, or you just like to look at drop dead gorgeous wedding photos, RUN don't walk to go check it out!

For my first short & sweet post, I wanted to share with you a natural hair + makeup look for Engagement Photos or an Engagement party! This look is light gold & browns which look nice on just about any skin tone, and the hair is pretty & down, while still off of your pretty face!


Lets jump in, shall we?

For my face- 


  • Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation 
  • Josie Maran Illuminator
  • Loreal Paris- Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer


It;s VERY IMPORTANT to use a foundation/primer/moisturizer without SPF in it for this look. SPF causes a white "cast" across your face when photographed. I simply mix the 3 on my hand, dot on my face, and blend with my Sedona Lace flat top foundation brush. I like to use the illuminators mixed in with my foundation, because it helps the light reflect off my face in the prettiest, "dewiest" way!

For my highlight & contour, I use-

  • Instant Age Rewind to highlight
  • Fit Foundation stick in Coconut to contour

Follow your normal highlight and contour areas, and blend well with your foundation brush. (A full post on how I HAC to come!)

At this point, go in with your beauty blender to smooth any spots, and absorb any excess product.


For Powders I use-
  • Maybeline Shine Free Loose Powder in Light
  • Flower Blush Bronzer Duo in Glow Baby Glow
  • Benefit Blush in Dandelion

Simply set your products with the loose powder, go over your contour with the bronzer, and apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. (gettin' glowy y'all!) Make sure you're blending after every step to ensure the most "flawless" application.

Don't forget you can watch THIS video for a full tutorial!



Moving onto my eyes-

You'll need


  • Eye Primer (I use Benefit Stay don't Stray)
  • Original Naked Pallette
  • Liquid Liner
  • Mascara
  • Brow Bar to Go
First, prime those pretty eyes and whip out your Naked Pallette


Start in Virgin, & highlight your inner corner, as well as your brow bone 



Now hop into Sin and pat that onto the 2nd third of your eye. (right next to the corner highlight!)



From here, you'll tap your brush into Half Baked, and put that on the remainder of your lid, then using a clean brush, blend the colors so there are no visible transitions.



Next, using a fluffy crease brush, use Naked just above your crease



Lets get some depth in that crease, ladies! Using a shader brush, bring Buck all the way into your crease, and blend it out with a clean brush



To wrap it up, we're going to use Smog on the outer corner, and bring it lightly into the crease. Use Half Baked to line the inner corner of your lower lash line, and line the rest with Smog.



Now you just need to finish off with some liquid liner & mascara and Voila! 



Hello Boys...I mean boy...that i'm engaged to. 

If you're having a hard time following the pictorial, just click HERE to watch the video tutorial. 

For hair, it's important to keep it out of your face! If you're taking pictures, you want the world to see that beautiful face of yours, as well as leave plenty of kissing room for your fiance ;)

I just gave my hair a good ole' blowout using This Method and then twisted to small sections up on either side of my head, securing with bobby pins. 



Also, don't forget to whip out your polish and nail file to give yourself a quick mani...there is no doubt your left hand will be seeing lots of action!



Have you tried Flower polishes? My FAVE! This is "Make my Daylilly".

And that's it! SUPER quick, and a sure fire way to remind your fiance why he's marrying your hot piece of you know what! ;)


Please go check out my new favorite wedding blog, Bummed Bride and let me know if this tutorial worked for you! 

Until Next Time,

xo Kylie



oh yes...and we can't forget our weekly Axl picture...





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10 March 2014

Do you miss me?!

Hello lovely friends!


 I don't know about you but i'm MISSING doing home updates! This wedding is all I do these weekends. I promise they will be back in in full force after May 31st. (excuses, excuses)

In the meantime, wanna meet my FIANCE!? He is the best. :) And pretty cute too! Click the picture to watch a hilarious video of us disagreeing and threatening violence...and stay tuned to the bloopers to see why Jake made this face at me...




I've got a few fun wedding updates for y'all this weekend, I hope you'll come check em out. :)


Love you all!


xoxo,
Kylie



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03 March 2014

DATE NIGHT! My take on easy peasy makeup

Hello my lovely friends!

 How was your weekend?! As I type this I am still in my pajamas weathering yet ANOTHER terrible storm. WHEN WILL IT END!

It's March (Holy Cow...that's weird to say) and I feel like Spring is nowhere in sight. :( Boo.

Good news is...I decided to flip Old Man Winter the Bird & warm up my complexion with some pretty makeup for an impromptu date night with my hubsicle to be.



For a full video tutorial...click the picture below!






Products used-




Burt's Bee's Day Cream- Here
Benefit Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer-Here
Naked 3 Palette by Urban Decay-Here
Cynthia Rowley Liquid Liner-Here
Lancome Million Lashes Mascara-Similar Here
Hard Candy CC Creme-Here
Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation-Here
Loreal Magic Lumi Light infusing primer-Here
Josie Maran Argan Illuminator-Here
Covergirl Trumagic Bronzer-Here
Hard Candy Lite Bright Concealer-Here
Maybeline Shine Free Loose Powder-Here
Flower Blush Bronzer Duo in Glow Baby Glow-Here
Benefit Blush in Dandelion-Here
Brow Bar to go by Whitening Lightening-Here
Jordana Lip Liner in Tawny-Here
Baby Lips Medicated Lip Balm-Here
Flower Cosmetics Lip Chubby in Mauve Over-Here


***For Eyes***




1) Use Shadow 1 in crease with a pointed crease brush
2) Shadows 2,3,4 are layered all over the lid
3) Blend it out with a fluffy blending brush
4) Shadow 5 is drawn into the crease, and blended out with a blending brush
5) Go back to shadow 2 for your brown bone and tear duct highlight
6) Shadow 6 is drawn in the outer V of your eye with a pencil brush and blended out

Finish with liquid eyeliner and mascara and you're done!

***For Face***



1) Use CC Creme in place of a primer
2) Mix Primer/Illuminator/Foundation in hand/ dot on face/ blend with foundation brush
3) Highlight using concealer
4) Contour with Trueblend Bronzer
5) Set face makeup with loose powder
6) Lightly Contour with Flower Cosmetics Bronzer
7) Apply blush to apples of cheeks
8) Fill in eyebrows
9) Apply lipliner, balm, and finish with Lip Chubby


Click HERE to see how I blowout my hair!


VOILA! Pretty makeup for your night out! Remember, you can see a step by step video tutorial by heading over to my YouTube Channel, or by clicking the picture above!

I hope you pretty ladies enjoyed!


Until Next Time,
xo Kylie



Oh yes... and Axl wanted to make his appearance too...




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