Are You A Maven???

I live for beauty essentials… Such has a great moisturizer, a beautiful pop of color from a lip gloss or my most coveted obsession nail polish! Every girl has their own beauty needs. Personally I am a self-proclaimed “budget diva”. I love to look and feel fabulous for less… After all true beauty is priceless..

Julep is a wonderful company, who sets the bar pretty high! There products are toxic-free, affordable and always ahead of the trend! They cater to all your beauty needs and offer quality products. Allure Magazine named their Konjac Cleansing Sponge as a must have item! Julep allows you shop hassle-free on their website or you can take the test and become a Maven.  With membership your Items will be pre-selected based on your personality and sent to you every month. It takes the hassle out of shopping and whats great is you can swap out products if you happen to find something else you like! You are all invited to take the test and find out  your style Maven by simply clicking the link ( http://www.julep.com/offer/box/join? ).

Happy shopping bellas and enjoy your New Year!

Simply Studded

My Favorites: Make-up Must Have!

Flawless makeup is the first step in having what I call a great first impression. Maybe it’s a night out on the town, a family dinner or any spectacular event for that matter. One does not need a huge makeup collection, however, a few of my favorite items will have you on your way to achieving a flawless look. What’s not to love about my favorite beauty items…absolutely nothing, I am a makeup fanatic! Hey, I am no Oprah but below I have showcased a variety of my favorite things for your beauty pleasure. Now go out and have a shopping spree. Enjoy!

Primer: Applying a primer gives you a smooth finish by minimizing pores and fine lines before you apply the foundation. It perfects for those with slightly oily skin or combination skin.  It also protects the skin against UVA and UVB rays. My favorite is the makeup forever primer which can be purchased at Sephora.

Foundation: Must be chosen according to your skin type whether dry, combination or oily. Personally, I have quite a few different foundations, some of which I mix and others which I don’t. Another important factor when choosing makeup is the occasion in which you are attending and whether you will be wearing it out at night or during the day. Below are some of my favorite foundations which can be purchased at a variety of retail stores such as Lorac (website), Sephora (store), beauty.com or MAC. They all provide a flawless finish.

Eyeliner- Eyeliner is also important in terms of maximizing your eyes. I personally prefer the eyeliner by lorac. It gives my eyes a radiant look with just one line. It can be purchased from lorac’s website or any retailer which carries the brand

Eyeshadow- Eyeshadow makes your eyes prominent and can be coordinated to match your outfit or even your hair color. I have a variety of brands that I use. Choosing a brand which have colors that are pigmented is important. Who wants to wear yellow eyeshadow that looks pink? Not me…I have a variety of brands that I use but let’s check out my favorite below. I personally own this kit by NYX and I absolutely love it. It has all the colors you can think of and can be purchased directly on their website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mascara- Mascara gives you lengthy lashes that every woman desires. It also gives your lashes a prominent look with the combination of a great liner.  The brand is by smashbox and can be purchased at a variety of retailers such as Sephora. I love the fact that it’s 2 mascara in one.

Lip gloss/Lipstick- The finishing touch to a flawless look is to apply the perfect lip gloss or lipstick. Hey, if you’re a creative risk taker you can even mix the perfect combination with the right colors. Below are some of my favorites which can be purchased at a variety of retailers as mentioned in this post.