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I got a sample of this perfume as a Valentine's Day gift and I am absolutely obsessed! It's is fresh, floral and a tiny bit sweet all at the same time. It lasts all day on my skin and guys love it! It's the perfect spring fragrance. I highly recommend testing it out at Sephora or your nearest beauty shop.

I have finally found a skincare regimen that works for me. I have dry skin. I have since I was little and sometimes it really sucks. I used to put lotion on everyday after I get out of the shower. It doesn't work as well I wanted it to work so I come up with a way to keep baby smooth skin, at all times without too much effort.

First Step: In the shower, I alternate what products I use to make sure I can maintain smooth skin without taking super long showers, which is bad for your body.

Last Step: Out of the Shower, I always put something on to keep the moisture gained in my skin.

These are my tips to beat the humidity. Trying to look your best when it's humid comes down to the materials that you are using.

Instead of my usual graphic full of advice, I thought I would talk about something personal today.
One of my dearest friends had a bit of a meltdown after her boyfriend told her that she looks better without makeup. She cried for a while because that was the first time that anyone had ever told her that. For many people, being comfortable not wearing makeup around new people is very hard. My parents always told me that I am beautiful and that makeup is only there to enhance your beauty, not make it. My mom rarely wears makeup other than a little lipstick for date night or eye makeup for formal events. It's been instilled in me that makeup is not always necessary. The fact that people always wear makeup was something I learned in college, not high school or middle school. (Though I had a fight about eyeliner with my mom in the 7th grade. I looked like a raccoon for a week before I realized I probably didn't need it.)

In light of this sort of revelation, my goal for people on Beauty LOVE Wednesday is to practice not wearing makeup with the people you love. I admit that I look better with makeup on especially when my skin is crummy or my eye bags are heavy but I am comfortable enough not to wear it around my best friends and boys that could be interested in me. I really feel like it adds something to your self esteem to feel that confidence within yourself. Plus then people only see looking better than looking "worse".


P.S. These are pictures of me with no makeup- like 75% of the time at school or at work.

Bags but the gym always makes me glowy!

Rugby SWAGGGGG.

I tend to not make smiling pictures in photos. Sorry if this is weird hahah :]

My hair is about shoulder length when straight and a nightmare when curly. I really like to wear my hair in soft waves when it's colder out with a fun outfit. I have to practice with my shorter length hair before school starts and these tutorials taught me a better technique for this bob like thing on my head!

1. Gal Meets Glam has a great tutorial and it's so easy to follow!

2. For people who like waves but not washing, blowing dry, curling and setting, Southern Curls and Pearls has a great low heat wave style for you.

3. I really like this twist out video series by 101LadyT for when I wear my hair natural and twisted out. It's like waves for an afro and it looks fabulous!

Hopefully these help you create some awesome hair looks during the summer!

This is my usual routine when my skin is behaving. It really makes a difference to wear a little makeup for work or for meetings. I am a full believer in not wearing makeup but this look helps me look my best while not wearing much.

I am a firm believer in sun protection. Skin cancer is very serious. I wear sunscreen everyday, despite being told it is not necessary. It's not worth the risk. These are my tips for finding your perfect sunscreen.

My friends always tell me I have the smoothest skin known to man. It's like baby soft. To keep it this way, I have some tips that I always use to keep my skin looking and feeling like silk.

Hopefully, your skin can be a little smoother and radiant with this tips.

I tend not to wear makeup very often. I am blessed with great skin (Thank you mom!). A red lip is my go to look when I have to look more sophisticated without doing too much. Usually, I do it for most formals I go to at school. The type of red lip is variable. Lip stain, lip gloss or lipstick are vessels of color for me. This is my guide for a red lip you'll love.


BONUS: A picture of yours truly with a red lip for a fun class look!

I love long lashes! This is how I get my lashes to be super long and pretty. Try it out and let me know if it works for you too!

Hey Lovelies! This week, I ran out of body products and had a minor heart attack. I ran into CVS like a bat out of hell and bought one of my oldie but goodie products! To my surprise, they had a full stock of Olay and Dove products to fit my every whim and fancy. I picked up the Olay Luscious Embrace Moisturizing Body Wash and Lotion. It smells like expensive flowers with a a young twist. The shower gel is great to get your skin in better shape for the summer and the lotion is moisturizing but not tacky. Give it a try!