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Handpicked

Hanpicked is a great jewelry store!! Handpicked has stores in North Carloina, South Carolina and Georgia!!

They have very fashionable and affordable jewelry as well as really cute gift ideas!! They also have a great line of monogrammable jewelry..SO CUTE!! They just opened a new store in Florence, SC! I could have stayed in there all day!! I went to buy presents..but couldn't resist getting a pair of earrings for myself :)

Check out their webpage:

http://www.behandpicked.com/

10,000 Steps!!

My biggest advice for anyone wanting to live a healthier lifestyle is to get out there and walk!!!! Go buy a pedometer and walk! In order to be considered "active" you must walk 10,000 steps a day. This sounds daunting..but in reality it is not hard to do!!

As far as working out goes..I have done it all! I have done classes (such as spin and weight classes). I have also ran, done the elliptical, etc. But walking in the past few months has been very beneficial for me! I run as well, but for someone just starting on their fitness journey should just get out there and walk!! There are so many benefits of walking at least 30 minutes a day...aim for more!!!

The most important thing to remember is that it is a LIFESTYLE! That has been the biggest change that I have made and it has really paid off. You will NEVER see me on a diet....EVER! I do not think they work and I do not recommend going on one! Yes..you will lose weight in the beginning..but it seems to me that everyone who has ever been on a diet has gained weight back!! I mean think about it..if you skim your calories down for your diet and only eat certain foods..once you stop this "diet" the weight is going to come back!! Gaining and losing is not healthy..it is important to maintain a healthy weight!

Also remember...everything in MODERATION!! Honestly..I eat what I want to..I make healthier choices but sometimes..I just want some ice cream or a hamburger and fries! Ya know what?? I eat them!!

So don't beat yourself up over the holidays...just try to make conscious choices about what you are eating! If you have a big meal..scale back on the next one..and hey..go for a walk!!!

Bye Bye Bronzer

Now that it is officially Fall..it is time to PUT AWAY THE BRONZER!! I am guilty of using bronzer year-round but after watching a recent segment on E! I decided to really give blush a try.

I have naturally red in my skin so I have never really worn blush because I felt it just made me look even more red!! But seeing how the summer glow is quickly fading, using bronzer now just doesn't look right! Don't get me wrong..if you still have color by all means..bronze away!

This product is by Physician's Formula. It is the new Shimmers collection and I believe this color palette is called ROSE. I have used this a couple times already and love how it looks! I put on my regular foundation and powder then swirl a brush in all the colors and put it on the apples of my cheeks! These colors are great and work wonderful on my light skin! This palette though would work on a variety of skin tones due to the multiple colors! I put more of the lighter colors on my brush.

Another great thing is that this compact has a highlight shade (the very top color that is basically a shimmery white). You can use an eyeshadow brush and place this color on you brow bone and in the corners of your eyes for a more "awake" look!! I am only 24, but I have always had dark circles and this really helps!!

You can also use any of these shades as eyeshadows! This product was $10..not bad considering all the ways you can use it!!

Lovin' Lashblast!

This is my FAVORITE mascara..HANDS DOWN!! I like this mascara much more than department store brands (I won't name names ;) because I love other department store products!)

This mascara is excellent. I bought the plain ole' lash blast. There is also lashblast volume, length, waterproof, etc. I already have fairly long lashes so I am just interested in plumping them up!

Another great thing about this mascara is the variety of colors available such as brown, black, brown/black/ and very black. For a blonde, the very black is amazing. Without mascara, you can hardly see my lashes! Even if I don't put on makeup for the day..mascara is always a must!! It instantly brightens your eye area.

I give Covergirl's Lashblast 5 stars!!

Great Makeup Trick!!

I have always been a Clinique user!! Here is a great trick that I use for an all-over glow!! To the left is the up-lighting liquid illuminator. To find it go to the Clinique website and it is under bronzers.

I use clinique foundation and I put a little bit on my hand. I prefer a more natural and not "made-up" look so I don't use very much foundation! Then I add one pump of the illuminator and blend the two on my hand. Voila! A new foundation with a glow! I then apply the foundation combo as I normally would! Add a little blush and you are good to go!