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!

LOVE this stuff!!!

This is probably my FAVORITE hair product!! When I go to the salon..which isn't very often..they always compliment me
on how healthy my hair is!

I have it highlighted as well as use heat products pretty often! Not
everyday, but enough!

I use Hair Insurance EVERYDAY! I shampoo, conditioner and AUSSIE!
This product helps detangle as well as protect it. I owe my healthy hair to Aussie..so please don't stop making it!

It is between $3-$4! Well worth it!!!!! It can be hard to find..but I just bought a new bottle..so I am good for awhile!

Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

I love this moisturizer!! During the summer I like a more natural look and not a "made up" face. This moisturizer does just that! My skin also is uneven and gets red. This moisturizer has helped even out my skin tone! A month ago I felt that I had to have something on my face, now with this moisturizer I feel comfortable going without makeup!

Another added bonus to this moisturizer is the fact that it has SPF 30. This is so important, not only year round but during the summer months.

If you have sensitive skin, or eye allergies be careful with this product. I wear contacts and do not have a problem. I raved about it to my mom and it did not agree with her skin and caused her eyes to water. She was also using an under eye cream, so that could have been the culprit.

This product ranges from $13-$15, which is much less than department store brands and I feel like it does a great job. I am a lifetime user as long as Aveeno will continue to make it!

Good luck finding this product. It sells out quickly!

New HBF Blog!!!

In another life..I would be in the fashion world! I love fashion but I can't draw and that goes hand in hand! Being 5'10 it has always been hard for me to find clothes. I always wanted to have a boutique and call it LEGS. lol. Hey..it could still happen!!!

I decided to create this blog to give beauty and fashion reviews as well as offer healthy tips!! I always want to know about new products and if they work. When I test something out, I will BLOG about it!

Health, Beauty and Fashion are my passions! I love reading about being healthy and I am trying to lead a healthier lifestyle (even though it is kinda hard being on the road!!) My husband and I have both managed to lose a little weight..which doens't happen usually during your first year of marriage! I also love makeup and shopping! I have had plenty of time on my hands lately!