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May Beauty & Fashion Favorites {with one SUPER random favorite thrown in!}

May 27, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for being here! I hope that you’re having a wonderful week! It is SO nice that it’s a 4 day week and it feels like Tuesday but it’s really Wednesday!! For those who have a regular work week this week and maybe don’t get holidays off, I worked in retail management, so I truly understand the struggle! I hope that you’re having a good week, too : )

ALSO! Don’t forget to *enter my Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush giveaway*! Go to my YouTube video that has all the details (*pssst! It’s EASY! Promise!) : ) The giveaway ends this Friday!

Today I want to jump right in and share a few favorites! I will be short and sweet with my descriptions, and if you’d like more details please let me know in the comments! You know I love comments : P

MAY FAVORITES:

1. Too Faced *Limited Edition* Sugar Pop Palette:

This super colorful palette scared me initially because I’m a neural eye shadow girl, but I cannot stop wearing this! It is beautiful and pigmented, and you can still get a natural or smoky look and just add a small pop of color. Also, cutest packaging possibly ever. Go buy this!

2. Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper:

I didn’t want to like a $20 eye liner, I really, really didn’t, but this takes (MOST of) the stress out of the wing. I, unfortunately, love this.

3. Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in 205 Snow Pink:

I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve been reaching for it so often this month that it deserves another mention. This is a beautiful pinky nude gloss with just the right amount of sparkle. It feels great on the lips, looks perfect over so many nude & pink lipsticks or alone, and the packaging is super sleek.

4. Essie Nail Polish in Cute As A Button:

I wore this in my May PopSugar Must Have Unboxing video and recieved several comments asking WHAT was on my nails! I have so many colors that are similar to this pinky coral polish, but none quite like it. I love that it’s a coral color that leans more to pink than orange. It looks perfect on. I wear this with a basecoat and a glossy top coat.

5. Koko Cuff from EllandEmm (*Similar):

I adore Ell and Emm jewelry, and I even gave one of these away last summer to one of my readers because I love it SO much! I love that this bracelet somehow manages to be edgy and different, while featuring the ever classic pearl. It is gorgeous and I always get compliments and questions about this piece.

RANDOM FAVORITE ALERT:

6. Milled Flax Seed:

Okay, so you know those people who casually say that they just “Throw in a little flax seed” and you immediately wonder if they’re serious and how on earth they make healthy living sound so easily part of their every day world? I AM NOW ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE… well sort of ; ) I have been using milled flax seed, I buy the brand Hodgson Mill, in my breakfast shakes, smoothies, and even on my yogurt. It has TONS of omega 3 oils, fiber, it’s gluten free, has no sugar, no cholesterol, and no salt. Seriously! And I can’t even taste it when I mix it into things with big flavor like protein powder, a fruit/veg smoothie, or strawberry yogurt. Become one of those people with me and add this to stuff, you health nut ; )

Thank you for reading! And don’t forget to enter my giveaway! If you’re subscribed to my blog then you are halfway entered already ; ) xoxo

MANIC MONDAY! QUICK makeup!!

May 18, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I had a post scheduled to go up today because I was out of town, but after a night of only a couple of hours of sleep, (my 2 year old! ah! Stephan got even less sleep than me last night! Thank you babe!) I decided to instead save that for later. So, today I want share how I did my makeup in 3 minutes so I still looked put together for an early morning meeting. Sometimes I just want to keep it really real and share my manic Monday makeup save! I almost wore nothing which while *completely* fine wouldn’t have looked as chic and this took less time than eating a donut or french pressing coffee ; )

3 Minute Makeup:

A fun bold lip that doesn’t require a liner and looks amazing on everyone with nice sharp liner and perfectly defined lashes! BOOM! Done!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

CoverGirl Clump Crusher Water Resistant Mascara

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Lilac Flush

2 Minute Hair:

Day 2 hair, dry shampoo, a hair donut, and a spritz of hairspray! BAM! Done!

I wore in this picture on Mother’s Day:

Thank you for reading! I hope that you had a beautiful day and that you have a wonderful week!! Lots of love from me to you! And please don’t forget to subscribe and SHARE!! : )

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette First Impression and Review!

May 11, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Thank you for being here! I hope that you had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend : )

Today I am going to be talking about the Chocolate Bar palette from Too Faced just like I did last week with the Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation.

TOO FACED CHOCOLATE BAR PALETTE:

First Impression:

I am swooning over this!!! Even though I’ve seen it swatched so many times, and swatched it myself at Sephora, having it in my hands at home is different!! And it smells amazing! Just like chocolate! I love that this has actual cocoa in it. My one inital complaint is that the names of the shadows are only on the plastic insert and not on the palette itself.

Review:

These shades are all soft and buttery! I didn’t experience flaking or even much fallout when applying some of the sparkly shades, which I thought was impresive. I love Too Faced eye shadows and this palette is no different. I found these easy to blend, and they wore without creasing or fading all day. And does the cocoa powder really improve memory and have healing properties? I’m not sure, but it sure smells amazing!! I think I’ll get a lot of use out of this and can’t wait to come up with some fun looks! If you’d like a tutorial using this, please comment here! I would love to do one on my YouTube channel : )

Thank you again for spending some of your day reading my blog! I appreciate you all!

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

May 6, 2015 & 3 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday! You still have time to put together a wonderful gift for your mom, but you will need to move fast! #ThankYouAmazonPrime ; ) There will also be a few ideas that you can just purchase online, like subscription boxes! Let me know what you’re getting your mom in the comments, or if you’re a mom what you are hoping to get. I will be suggesting a few ideas for your mom or any special mom in your life down below (P.S husbands yes you should get a gift for your wife if your wife is a mother!).

GIFT IDEAS:

French Press

Savvy Infusion Water Bottle

Fruit, Cheese, and Nut Gift Basket

Erin Condren Life Planner

Sephora Gift Card

Gardening Kit and Stool

Lush Gift Card

PopSugar Must Have Box Subscription

Spa-in-a-Basket

A NAP!

A DAY OFF!

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS VIDEO:

A big THANK YOU to all the moms out there! You are amazing and be sure to enjoy your day with your kids if you can and relax as much as possible! You deserve it : ) I love you all!!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation First Impressions & Review

May 4, 2015 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Recently I’ve picked up so many fun makeup items and while I *love* hauling them for you, I thought it would be fun to share some first impressions and reviews on some of the products I’ve gotten one at a time as opposed to one big haul or swatch fest. I am hoping that going into a bit more detail is helpful and one at a time will be less overwhelming. If you have any requests of products you’d like my opinion on, please feel free to let me know! I want to give the people what they want as much as I can ; ) I also am planning to work some of these products into tutorials and real wear reviews on my YouTube channel as well, so be on the lookout for that!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation:

First Impression:

I was a bit nervous because I did order this online and thought that the color I ordered might not be right as it was described as being peach undertones and I always consider myself as pink undertones, but I went for it because there isn’t a pink undertones option in the lightest shade. So, thankfully upon first swatch “Fair Honey” for fair skin with peach undertones seems to be a good match. Beautiful packaging! And I love the netting that covers the foundation so it doesn’t get everywhere, but it’s soft netting so you can actually get it out by pressing your brush into it as opposed to having to dump some into the lid like I do with some loose powder products in my collection.

Application:

I was AMAZED at how little of this I needed! It’s a buildable full coverage foundation, and I love how natural it looks. I did find that the tip of my nose did get a bit shiny after several hours, but it was a warm day and I was fairly active. I love that it didn’t seem to break up on my skin, even on my nose where I was noticing some shine. I love that I was able to go back in a bit later in the day and add a little more to touch up. So far I am very impressed and think I’ll be wearing this a lot this summer!

Tarte Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush:

First Impression:

I love this! I have a pretty decent collection of makeup brushes, but I don’t have ANYTHING like this! It is SO densely packed! I am glad that I ordered this to try with the makeup.

Review:

Could I use the foundation without this and get good results? Yes, probably! I have other kabuki style brushes and Bare Minerals brushes, but I am very happy I ordered this. Just like when I ordered my Cover FX Contour Kit (mentioned in my High End Beauty Haul video) and I said that I opted to try the brush that is suggested to use with it, I thought that I might as well try the brush that is made specicially for this foundation so I could give the foundation its best shot. I know that sometimes I will dislike a foundation until I swich up my application method and then I end up really enjoying it. I am so far very happy with this brush, and how cute is it?! VERY cute!

So, I have only worn this foundation for one full day, but so far I am very happy. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know! I would also love to do a turoial using this foundation and brush on my YouTube channel, so let me know if you’re interested in that as well.

Thank you as always for being here! It means so much to me to have a bit of your time! Also, be sure to be on the lookout for a Tarte giveaway coming up soon!! xoxo

IPSY GLAM BAG APRIL 2015!

April 20, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Last month instead of writing a blog post for my Ipsy Glam Bag I did an unbagging first impressions video on my YouTube channel. I decided that this month I wanted to write a blog post on it, but if you missed seeing last months post you can watch the video. I did originally plan on doing a video unboxing, but it turned into a hilarious bloopers video for my channel : ) Please don’t forget to let me know what you got in your Ipsy this month if you’re a subscriber, and what you thought!

Ipsy Glam Bag March 2015:

My April Ipsy Glam Bag:

Bag and Theme:

The theme is “Beautifully Bohemian” and the bag is an adorable straw bag with colorful stripes. I *love* the bag! It is so cute and summery, and the inside is lined so even though the outside is straw it can still function as a makeup bag.

JulieG Nail Color in Damsel:

I love nail polish. This is a beautifully creme midtone pink color. I have a really embarassingly gigantic nail polish collection that I justify because I do my own nails and switch the colors often. I have not used this brand before, but hopefully it’s as pretty as appears in the bottle and wears well.

Hey Honey Good Morning Honey Silk Facial Serum:

I am excited to try this out! I am really pleased with the generous size of this sample because I will actually be able to get a good feel for the product. I am thinking even though it says “Good Morning” in the name that I may prefer it under a night moisturizer because I do tend to worry about getting oily in the daytime. I will check it out.

Starlooks Lipgloss in Cuddle:

At first glance I do not like this color. It seems a bit matronly, but once swatched I think it could have potential over nude lipsticks. We will see. Not a fan of the packaging, but the formula seems okay, and I love the small size with a nice doe foot applicator for tossing into any bag.

Nude Dude Volume 2 Eyeshadow in Fit:

I was SO excited to see something from The Balm. When I had my makeup done for my wedding the makeup artist used mostly The Balm and I have adored the brand ever since. I own the nude ‘tude palette from the balm, and now I really want the Nude Dude. They are reasonably priced, especially compared to other high-end neutral eyeshadow palettes, and very highly pigmented! Also, how cute is the packaging? They also offter a “clean” version if you don’t like the suggestive packaging of the Nude ‘Tude, but I am not sure of the Nude ‘Dude options. I got the color “fit” which is a beautiful copper color with gorgeous shimmer. I love that we got an adorable package magnetic closure which is such a nice touch.

Aromachology Rollerball Perfume in Sophisticated & Sensual:

At first sniff I wasn’t that into this, but after wearing it for the past couple of days I actually am really growing to love it. And, Stephan commented that I smelled good when I was wearing it (and he didn’t know it was something that I was reviewing or something new) which is always a bonus ; ) I love a rollerball for traveling and for my bag!

Overall I LOVED this month! I will use everything, and I see myself reaching for these products on a regular basis. Once again to me this was definitely worth the $10 that Ipsy costs/month. If you are interested in Ipsy, you can find out more here. Let me know what you thought in the comments or what products you got in your bag!!

Have a wonderful week and thank you for reading loves!! xo

Lilly Pulizter for Target Favorites & Info!

April 8, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I love Lilly Pulitzer. I love Target. Now, if you haven’t heard yet, these two *beautiful* things are coming together. Yep, a beautiful beautiful collab is happening here folks!!! On April 19th the Lilly Pulitzer line for Target is launching!! I’ll give you a minute incase you didn’t know

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Ahhhhh!!! Right?!? I am SO excited! I adore Lilly but the prices totally kill me, and I have don’t have much because of that. But the look book for the Target collection show completely reasonable (in my opinion) price points which is making this even more exciting. I want to get a few of the online only items AND make the trip to Target (most of you know it is actually a trip for me…”boo” to no close Target!) on the 19th. Is that nuts? Whatever, it’s very likely happening ; )

Today I want to share a few of MY favorites with you, links included, and get you excited for this fabulous collection! But in all honesty, pretty much the entire collection is my favorite soooo yeah, there is that. Also, they have a girls collection, and I have an almost 4 year-old…yeaaaah that’s also happening! Mother/Daughter matching outfits may be happening!

Lilly Pulitzer for Target

My Favorites:

Drugstore Contour Kit?! Makeup Haul!

April 1, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you so much for reading my blog! And if you haven’t yet, be sure to check out my *NEW* YouTube channel! I have been uploading two videos a week and would love it if you would each check it out. Subscribing can be done with the click of a button, and if you have a Gmail account you have a Youtube account because YouTube is owned by google. If you are signed into your email, you can like, subscribe, and comment on any video!

Today I have a few drugstore makeup goodies to share with you, including a $3 contour kit! Whaaaat?! I’ll stop rambling on and let’s get into it : )

Drugstore Makeup Haul:

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 006 Really Red:

My sweet hubs got me 3 drugstore lipsticks as part of my birthday gift because he researched M.A.C lipstick dupes for me because he thought it would be a good blog post!! <–Yes, seriously! I had no idea. How cuuuute is he?!I love this classic red lipstick! This one is supposed to be a dupe for Russian Red. It is matte, so it seems a tad drying, but not anymore so than any matte lipstick. I usually gravitate to blue toned reds, so I am excited to add a true red to my makeup collection. Also, I love the Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks in general! Sleek, classic packaging, and a huuuuuge color range.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 013 Smoked Peach:

This is a dupe for Ravishing by M.A.C and I am really glad Stephan got me this because I would have NEVER chosen this color on my own for me. I am pleasantly surprised by how much I liked the salmon-y peach color on me! I thought it would be too orange for my light skin, but with a bare face it worked almost like one of my favorite nudes but a bit fresher…perfect for spring! This is a matte, so again it is going to be a bit drying, but I found this to be less drying than the Really Red mentioned above.

Wet n’ Wild Lipstick in Pinkerbelle:

This is supposed to be a dupe for Viva Glam Nicki. This is a SUPER bright in-yo-face pink and I think it will be so fun for a statement lip in the summer. It does seem a bit drying, but I think with a little balm it will be great for occasional use.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in Brightener:

I love this salmon-y brightening under eye concealer! I repurchase this over and over again! When I want to really cover my bad dark circles I use this first and then a skin toned concealer over this.

Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder in 10 Porcelain Ivory:

I love this powder! It is soft and has a buildable coverage, but I like to just use a little bit of it to finish my foundation. Be careful, it can be cakey if you reapply too much/too often. I buy this again and again!

Covergirl Ink It! Eye Liner in 250 Charcoal Ink:

I have a hard time getting eyeliner to stay on the waterline, and I was hoping that this would stay for me but it doesn’t : ( Wah waaaah. I do think that this glides onto my lid smoothly, and would be nice for a smokey eye, but that isn’t a look I do often. Still, a nice pencil eyeliner with a precise tip. I do like that this doesn’t need to be sharpened.

Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Palette:

I love this!! I am a huuuge fan of the Urban Decay Naked 3 and this does have some comparable shades. A few of the lighter shades are a bit powdery and sheer when swatched, but I find good pigmentation with more colors than not. I love the way this is set up, just the The Nudes palette from Maybelline, in quads, trios, and duos which they show on the back of the package! It is very user friendly and if you don’t have the Naked 3 and you’re on a budget or a beginner, I definitely suggest this. I found this at my local Walart for $9 and I know it’s been sold out almost everywhere, including my store, but I just happened to be there right when it was stocked. If you’re interested in a comparison post or more information, please let me know in the comments!

eos Visibly Soft Lip Balm in Coconut Milk and Vanilla Mint:

I love eos lip balms and I was excited to try these new visibly soft ones. I can’t really tell THAT much difference from the original eos balms, but the packaging is adorable and I still use them every day before applying lip color. I prefer the Coconut Milk and would repurchase that over the Vanilla Mint.

Wet n’ Wild Coloricon Contouring Palette in 750A Caramel Toffee:

I am sooo excited for this one! I love love love the hidden gems that Wet n’ Wild offers (hello amazing cheap eye shadow!) and am so happy they’ve decided to offer a contouring product. I think it’s genius that it only has two colors because there is no picking which contour or highlight shade to use, you just have one option for each. My Walmart only had one shade, but I have seen online that there are in fact two avaliable. I love that these are matte and I love how much product you get. I will say that it was a *tiny* bit powdery, and not crazy pigmented, but I think you can definitely build it up as needed. I think this is something that would be perfect for contouring beginners, and a great option for anyone who loves to contour and wants to try something new. You really can’t lose when it costs about $3!

What items have you been loving from the drugstore lately? Please let me know in the comments! Commenting is SUPER easy, just click the link by the title of this post! Don’t forget to subscribe (pretty please!) and check out my LeahTackles YouTube channel!! I appreciate each and every single one of you!! XOXOXO

Milk of Magnesia Primer? Yes? No? My Thoughts!

March 30, 2015 & 1 Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Thank you for stopping by! I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend : ) Mine was jam-packed as always, and lots of fun! But yesterday, it SNOWED! I mean, come on spring! Does anyone else still have snow?

Today I want to talk about using Milk of Magnesia as a primer for oil control because the information out there for this beauty hack is so conflicting. I am keeping it SUPER basic and explaining to the best of my knowledge. So, let’s get into it!

What IS Milk of Magnesia:

Milk of Magnesia can be used as a laxative and an antacid. It its liquid form, it is a white suspension of hydrated magnesium carbonate in water.

Why It Works For Oil Control:

Magnesium carbonate effectively breaks down wax esters (if you took chemistry, you may remember esters which are a chemical compound that break down acids and if you haven’t taken it yet here is a fun preview–haha). So, Milk of Magnesia works as a de-greaser when applied to your skin.

Why You May Not Want To Use It Daily:

To put it simply, it is alkaline. Alkaline means that something has a pH greater than 7. Remember how I said it can be used as an anacid? Well it does the same thing when applied on your face, so it breaks down your skins natural acid which you need to fight off bacteria.

How I Use It As a Primer:

After I put on my moisturizer but before my foundation I apply a tiiiiiny bit on any areas that are oil-prone. Only use a tiny bit, because it is white and will leave a white film. I rub it in really well, and really quickly, and then apply my makeup as usual.

Do I Use It?:

Yes, I use Milk of Magneisa on my face, ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS ONLY! If you have an event, such as a July wedding, to attend and you need your makeup to stay on all day long, I *personally* say go for it! It truly works, and coming from a girl who gets an oily nose or t-zone by noon, when I use this I don’t have to use pressed power at all! I have used this trick probably 5 times in the course of several years. I would LOVE to find a makeup primer that would do this for me everyday, however I am not about to mess with my skins pH levels in that way. I definitely discourage the use of this regularly because it can mess with the chem class going on on yo face, and make you breakout <–nobody wants that!

*Note: I am *NOT* a dermotologist, I am just a girl who heard a tip a few years ago and has used it on a few occasions.

I hope that this was helpful and that you enjoyed it! I have a few more beauty tricks that I use on occasion up my sleeve, so stay tuned for that! We can turn this into a little series : ) Who doesn’t want to get those awful sunless tanner faux pas hands clean?

Tell me your favorite beauty tips in the comments below! And if you get oily, especially in the upcoming (I hope they’re coming..!) summer months, what is your favorite way to fight it? I would, as always, LOVE to hear from you!!

Be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already, every single subscriber means so much to me! Thanks loves!

Hair Update!!

March 11, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

First I have to thank you guys for the awesome response to Monday’s post! I obviously wasn’t the only one who has had a hair salon experience go wrong. Thank you for those who commented, I really apprecaite the participation so much : )

And, I got my hair fixed!! WOOOOO! I had Stephan snap a few pictures for all of you when I got home, it isn’t the best lighting so please excuse that.

MY NEW HAIR:

Logan is 2 months old today!!! I can’t believe it!! I will have a baby essentials post coming up soon : )

Tomorrow is my birthday AND LeahTackles.com turns 1!! I have learned a lot and have a lot to learn still, but I have enjoyed blogging so much. I am very proud to say I have never missed one post with my schedule, and am so happy I’ve stuck with it. I hope that this next year LeahTackles.com sees a lot of growth. I can’t wait to launch my YouTube and Etsy!! Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks ; )

I love you all SO much!

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