Its also a great time to buy Mother’s Day gifts, teacher appreciation gifts, and teen girl Easter basket gifts!  Starting today (4/4-4/14) you can get 20% off everything and 30% off Sephora Collection items with the code:  SAVEMORE.  Below I’ve rounded up my Sephora sale must-have items!

All the items from my makeup bag from Sephora linked here

I am so obsessed with these new Summer Fridays JetLag eye patches!  And this Summer Fridays travel pack is such a great value and convenient to have for trips.

Here’s a before and after I took of my eye after using the Summer Fridays eye patches! I’m so amazed at how much brighter and smoother the fine lines are!

Cody tried the eye patches and my mind was blown!!  Had to share his before and after too. These eye patches are incredible and really work!

This Paula’s Choice Exfoliate is a must-have skincare item for me that I’ve been using for years now.

The sale is such a great time to stock up on lip products – these are some of my current favorites in my makeup bag!

Summer Fridays lip balm // Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix // Lawless The Filler Lip // Tarte Lip Plump Gloss

Wearing the Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix High Shine Gloss Stick here in the shade: Fussy

This Tatcha Dewy skin cream has become one of my most used moisturizers — I’ve repurchased multiple times.

Two of my favorite blush combos from Rare Beauty (liquid / powder) & Saie (liquid / powder)

Here I have on the Saie beauty powder blush I shared above – wearing the shade: Mia

My go to brushes for: brows // foundation & concealer // powder blush // liquid blush

I have on the Rare Beauty Blush combo in this photo and love it for spring!  My favorite curling iron I used to curl my hair here is also included in the sale – I love the longer wand on it and it makes my hair so shiny!

My holy grail hair product — this dae styling cream is so so good!! Its a leave in conditioner, styling cream and heat protectant all in one

This O/S setting spray is a new to me product and its been worth the hype – I’m loving it so far!

I use this Saie Illuminator so much that I’ve reordered it multiple times

My Sephora beauty insider sale must-haves! What’s on your list?  Xx

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I get a lot of requests for affordable beauty products and this plum lip combo is one I’ve been wearing on repeat this fall.

I start by lining my lips with this E.L.F. lip pencil – I over line the top a little before filling in with the lipstick. I have this lip pencil in the shade: plum & get it 

Next I fill in with this Revlon lipstick in the shade 777 Vampire love

Finally I top it off with this lipgloss in the shade jam session. They call it an oil but it isn’t sticky at all like an oil, its more glossy and hydrating. I have this in multiple colors and love it!  I love and wear the shade honey talks – its not as brown as it looks online, its more of an everyday soft nude color. I also wear this lip oil by itself and its so pretty. I can’t believe its under $10!

all products:  lip pencil, lipstick, lipgloss 

xx, Christine

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I feel like my beauty routine has evolved over the years – I used to love having tons of palettes and lip colors to choose from, playing with different beauty looks every day, going all out when I had a MUA doing my looks. But now I find myself a lot more simplied in my routine and reaching for the same products over and over.

Since all of my products are on sale at Sephora right now, I wanted to share my current beauty lineup and makeup faves:

1. Moisturizer: When I’m wearing makeup this is my go to. What’s really unique about this one compared to my other favorite moisturizers is that it smooths and almost doubles as a primer. It’s super hydrating and smooth as butter. Feels so good on your skin! Great price point too, especially compared to some of the really high-end moisturizers I love – this one is under $100
2. Highlighter: This one gives the prettiest dewy finish! I dab a tiny bit on my fingers and then tap onto my cheekbones lightly to apply or you can put one pump in with your foundation – A little bit goes a long way. I use star glow shade.
3. Foundation:  last winter I tried this foundation for the first time and it instantly won me over. It melts into your skin perfectly, blends amazing, and you only need a single pump for your whole face – maybe less. It’s good coverage but doesn’t go on thick. Honestly I think it’s the holy grail of foundation. I wear shade 11N in the winter and just bought my summer shade – 120.
4. Blush: I’ve been using this blush and it’s worth all they hype. I wear shade “Joy” and “Happy”. They blend so well and are the prettiest shades for that youthful, feminine glow Also love this blush wand.I have also doubled and used for lipstick too 😉
5. Foundation Brush: This is the best brush! I picked this up when I got the corresponding foundation. It has one end for building and the other for blending so you have great control when applying.
6. Bronzer: Another new product that I was instantly converted to. Love how natural this bronzer goes on!
7. Dior Palette: Palettes are so iffy for me – I feel like I’ll be obsessed with one for a few months and then move on to the new hot palette, so on and so on. But I’ve had been using this one for years and it’s still my go-to. Prettiest colors and blends so well.
8. Finishing Powder: This powder is everrrrything! A holy grail product for me. It blurs all your pores, smooths out any blemishes, and just makes your skin flawless – just like it’s name says. I wear shade 1.
9. Mascara: This mascara goes on so smooth and doesn’t transfer which is the biggest thing for me, especially as we head into spring/summer. Love the wand to help keep lashes separate while it lifts and lengthens.
10. Dior Lip Oil: Love this gloss – comes in multiple shades and it has a moisturizing finish. Feels super luxe and lasts for hours.

Rare Beauty Blush & Blush Wand

Foundation Brush

Bronzer

Dior Palette

Finishing Powder

Nude Lip Gloss

Also linking some more of my beauty lineup faves below – all on sale through the 24th! Shades will sell out quick so don’t wait until the last minute to take advantage of the sale. 🙂

XX, Christine

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CHARLOTTE TILBURY LOOK OF LOVE PALETTE – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4.5/5 Charlotte Tilbury’s palettes are everything! I just got this one in ‘Glowing Beauty’ and love all the colors together. It definitely deserves all the buzz it gets. PRO: this is the perfect palette for traveling. It has 3 eye colors, 3 face colors, and a cheek color plus you can mix, match, and blend making it super easy to pack your makeup bag for any upcoming trips. For every day makeup looks at home I’ll throw in my go to bronzer or blush outside the palette. But this has the prettiest shades to mix and match for a beautiful neutral beauty look. I docked it a .5 of a point because of what I said about mixing with other products. Its a 5/5 for traveling but a 4.5/5 for at home. I’m wearing this palette in the above pic/video. Blush, shadow and bronzer.

LANCOME LASH PRIMER – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6/5 stars. Obsessed! If you don’t use a lash primer, you don’t know what you’re missing. And if you do use one but it’s not Lancôme, you still don’t know what you’re missing. 😂 I have tried multiple lash primers across different brands and nothing measures up to it. Using a primer first will help you get the most out of your favorite mascara – you can also use it as a conditioning treatment at night. Can’t recommend enough!

CHANEL HYDRA GLOW CONCENTRATE

Nothing feels like more of a luxury than adding Chanel to your beauty routine. After reading some amazing reviews about this, I couldn’t wait to give it a try. It’s an intensive, one month treatment that completely resurfaces your skin for the prettiest glow. You only use it for one month which I thought was super interesting! It specifically says on the bottle to wait months before using again. Loving results so far, but haven’t done my full month so I’ll share more after I hit the 1 month mark!

FLAWLESS FILTER PRIMER & HIGHLIGHTER (SHADE: 3 LIGHT/MEDIUM)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5/5 This one lives up to its name – it’s a primer/highlighter with smoothing airbrush technology for a soft blurring effect. You can use it right after your moisturizer as a primer, mixed with your foundation, or as a highlighter. I can never get enough of highlighter and love the effect of this one! Definitely a must-try if you haven’t yet!

NUFACE TRINITY – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4/5 Yes it works and you can see real results it you’re diligent about using it. For me personally, I’m not good about being consistent using it. I have friends who are really consistent and see great results, so this one really comes down to how dedicated you are. It has a heavy price tag, so if you can stick with it and incorporate it into your daily regimen, it’s worth every penny – but it can’t do the work without you. (also shown in this post.)

DIOR BLUSH -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5/5 I’m not wearing it in this video since I went with the coordinating blush, but this color is stunning for a rosy cheek, flushed beauty look (one of the best no-makeup beauty products!) Got this at Nordstrom last week and it’s already sold out. I love it – keeps flying off the shelves so I would add an alert and checkout as soon as you can land it in your cart!

Have you guys tried any of these cult-favorites? Let me know how you would rate them! Linking to a few more of my favorites below.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Nordstrom.

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Summer beauty is all about the easy, fresh-faced 2 minute beauty routines. Honestly I feel like that’s been my routine year-round lately haha but with a little bit of that summer glow, it makes anybody’s beauty routine that much simpler. I just discovered a few products that double as skincare and makeup that are the all-stars of summer beauty so I wanted to share my quick 3 minute glow routine!

STEP 1. HYDRATE (MOISTURE CREAM) – 15% OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINEANDREW

The first step in any successful beauty look is moisture! This moisturizer is super light-weight and non-greasy but still is really hydrating and leaves my skin feeling so soft. The best part is its also skincare, so it also smooths fine lines and wrinkles over time the more you use it. It’s an essential step in both your morning and nighttime skin routine. (Don’t forget to follow with your favorite SPF in the am!)

2. PRIME – FILTER PRIMER – 15% OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINEANDREW

My second step is this filter primer – technically it’s a primer so it leaves the prettiest finish but you can also get it in a pretty tint so it doubles as makeup to give you a gorgeous, glowy finish. Once you apply and start to blend, it matches your unique skin-tone perfectly! It comes in multiple tints (I’m wearing the shade sunrise). And even better is that it’s actually good for your skin and won’t clog your pores like other primers. I’m obsessed obsessed obsessed. I’ve gotten tons of my friends hooked already!

3. HIGHLIGHT- ROSE GLOW BALM STICK – 15% OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINEANDREW

Last and final step to achieve this natural dewy look is this rose glow balm stick. It’s actually an eye balm (best way to fake a good night’s sleep when you need it the most!) but it has the prettiest consistency so I also apply the balm where I would typically conceal and highlight – my forehead, tip of my nose, above my upper lip, and a little on my chin. You can also reapply your glow throughout the day with the stick applicator – it’s the perfect pick-me-up! This one is a best-seller and I absolutely love it.

DETAILS: MOISTURE CREAM | TULA FILTER PRIMER | TULA ROSE GLOW BALM STICK

Usually I’ll just finish with some brow-gel and curling my lashes and I’m good to go. Linking more of my favorite summer beauty products below!

XX, Christine

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Here are my top 3 favorite lip shades for spring:

#1: Shade 123: Nude Transparent – The best everyday nude! Flattering on any skin tone. Obsessed!

#2: Shade 124 Rose Loulou – Soft, subtle pink. Prettiest rose undertone for a soft, feminine touch of color.

 127 Rouge Studio: The prettiest pink/red for spring! A little softer than most bold red lip shades so it works well when you want more of a pigment but something that still feels subtle.

DETAILS: RIBBED PULLOVER (ALSO COMES IN BLACK)

Seriously obsessed with the YSL lipsticks! If you haven’t tried yet, you will love. Prettiest shades and the quality is insane – you’ll never go back! Linking a few more beauty favorites below.

XX, Christine

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Obsessed with this bronzer – both the packaging and how good it is on!

MAKEUP: GUCCI BRONZER| LANCÔME FOUNDATION (SHADE: 360 BISQUE) | LIP PLUMPER | LIPSTICK (SHADE: ROSE LOULOU) |FLAWLESS FILTER (SHADES: 3 FAIR AND 6.5 DEEP) | SETTING POWDER

OUTFIT AND ACCESSORIES:  ‘B’ INITIAL RING (under $15) | TWISTED RING SET (3 rings under $20) | FLOWER STUDS | SHEER FLORAL DRESS (ON SALE UNDER $50) | PINK MINI SATCHEL

Today kicks off early access to the Sephora Spring Sales Event so I wanted to share some of my top recent beauty buys I’ve been loving! Rouge Members can start shopping today and get 20% off – VIB members will get 15% off starting April 13th and Beauty Insiders will get 10% off starting the 15th. The best products always sell out pretty quick so I would definitely plan to shop the first day you’re able! Here are the top 5 things to snag on sale:

GUCCI BRONZING POWDER

I would probably have bought this just for the beautiful packaging, but fortunately I’m just as obsessed with the bronzer haha. (Gets amazing reviews too!) It’s not shimmery but more of velvety smooth finish – it goes on super smooth and builds really beautiful. So if you’re someone who appreciates high quality bronzer, you will love this one! I am wearing shade 3 medium in photos above.

TOO-FACED LIP PLUMPER

I’ve been using this one for over a month and love the results – probably the best lip plumper I’ve ever used. Feels like temporary lip injections 😂. It does have a little sting at first when you apply (which in my experience, all good lip plumper do) but it works really well and the gloss/color is super pretty.

SUPER GOOP UNSEEN SUNSCREEN

The best thing you can do for your skin is use SPF. I never go a day without it. I’ve tried more brands than I can count and this one is my current go-to. It feels less like sunscreen and more like a primer – really lightweight and absorbs quickly so there’s no excess or white streakiness it actually is clear. Really pretty finish on it’s own or under makeup!

YSL ROUGE VOLUPTE SHINE

If you haven’t tried these lipsticks, I don’t even know how to describe them to you. Once you buy your first, you won’t be able to stop. It’s a medium coverage lipstick but buildable if you want a more pigmented color, but my favorite part is the hyaluronic acid and oils – by far the most moisturizing lipstick I’ve ever used so it keeps your lips soft and smooth all day. My favorites are this nude and this light pink. Has a subtle shine to it too.

URBAN DECAY PINK GLIDE-ON EYELINER

One of my favorite spring beauty trends is the bright, colorful winged eyeliner so this hot pink liner was one of my first beauty-buys this spring. Urban Decay’s eyeliners are all really pigmented so it makes it easy to get that bright, bold winged look with any color. (Also waterproof so it stays on as long as you want it to.)

Linking more of my recent beauty buys below!

XX, Christine

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CULT-BEAUTY DETAILS: CONCEALER + GLOW WAND DUO (SHADE 22N) | CONCEALER BRUSH | LIP RESCUE DUO | FAKE AWAKE EYE HIGHLIGHT | EYESHADOW SET | MASCARA | CHEEK PALETTE | EYELINER DUO SET |

The cult-beauty products you should be buying in pairs and why… Spoiler alert – they are all under $25.

TWO-FOR-YOU

Shape Tape Concealer: Does anyone still only use one shade of concealer? Once you find your favorite (the majority of beauty gurus agree that it’s this one), don’t buy just 1! Get 1 in your ‘winter’ concealer shade and a 2nd in your ‘tan’ tone. There’s nothing worse that a too dark or too light concealer. I’ve been using the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer for years – it’s amazing coverage and lasts all day, so you’re not worrying about touching up. It has more of a matte finish and a full coverage look. Another excuse to buy 2 – they are selling the travel-size concealer in a duo with the glow wand so it’s just $15 ($20 value). I used the glow wand ‘Aglow’ this look with the concealer light medium sand. Also their concealer brush is worth the hype. It’s 100% the best one I’ve had to date.

STOCK UP FOR STOCKING STUFFERS

Quench Lip Rescue Duo: The holidays are the perfect time to stock up on cult-beauty favorites. A lot of brands put together little combo/value sets for the holidays with some of their best-sellers for gifting. This Lip Rescue duo is one of them – it’s a $38 value on sale for $19 so you’re basically getting two lip shades for the price of one. It’s a great lip balm that comes in both a really pretty rosy pink and warm pink. It’s also super easy to reapply throughout the day since it’s more of a balm consistency (no mirror needed) and leaves your lips feeling super soft. It has a slight mint flavor to it and leaves your lips super hydrated. They are both full size so you can also split them up so your stocking stuffers go even further – your friends will love! Wearing ‘Wish’ in the sweatshirt look and ‘Rose’ in the black sweater look

Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara: Another sure-fire stocking stuffer – this mascara. It gets amazing reviews and the packaging alone feels like a present wrapped within another present. So cute!

 + 1 FOR YOUR BEAUTY-OBSESSED BFF

Fake-Awake Eye Highlight: The eye highlighter is one of the best moves in every MUA’s handbook and best way to fake a good night’s sleep. This is a great gift if you aren’t sure what shade your BFF or sister in law is but want to share a favorite with her. This is also a great gift just to keep on hand for birthdays and holidays.

Cheek Palette: While we are on the subject of highlights, I used this cheek palette set and was blown away, especially by the highlighter. It’s technically over $25, but comes in three compact stacks with 3 colors each, so you can break it into 3 different sets to give out as gifts (under $15 each).  I used the gold compact with shades ‘Let it glow’ and ‘I’m smitten’. They are soooo pretty in real life and also show up really well in pictures 10/10.

Below are more of my recent cult-beauty buys that I swear by:

Xx, Christine

*In collaboration with tarte. 

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My favorite holiday beauty look (and surprisingly easy to do!)

Life since Covid has made me a lot more of a minimal, bare-face type of a girl. But when I popped into Nordstrom to pick up my favorite holiday candle (swear by this one), I got super excited about all the holiday palettes. I got a few newb beauty cabinet additions and wanted to do a holiday beauty look. If there’s one product you neeeeeed it’s this stunning eyeshadow palette. So good! Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of products and you can see the tutorial here.

1. MOISTURIZER

The first step of any successful makeup look – good skin! It’s been a minute since I’ve shared my latest skincare routine and need to share an updated one, but one product that’s been a staple since I discovered it is this moisturizer. It is a splurge, but my skin has seen such a difference – it is worth every penny. It’s one of those skincare products that your skin starts to crave if it takes you too long to re-order after you finish a bottle.

2.  EYESHADOW (HAPPY GLOW SHADES)

The holiday eyeshadow palettes out this year are sooooo good!! For this look, I used the ‘Happy Glow’ shades from this palette. The pigments so rich and beautiful and blend/build really well. I was shocked at how well some of the shimmer tones came through.

3.  BROW POWDER & BROW GEL

These is my go-to for brows – been using them both for years. It stays all day and comes in so many shades – I’ve used the pencil and pomade but the powder is by far my fave!

4. PRIMER

If you aren’t using a primer, you’re doing your skin and your final makeup look a disservice. Not only does primer make for a beautiful base, it also helps prolong and preserve your makeup so it lasts all day, AND it acts as a barrier to keep products from clogging your pores. For this look, we used this cult favorite – it goes on so smooth and has a pretty mattifying, blurring effect so your foundation goes on super smooth.

5. FOUNDATION – SHADE 360 BISQUE (N)

I’ve been using this foundation for years. It lasts aaaaaall day! It’s a medium to full coverage and has a super velvety matte finish that make for the prettiest base for any beauty look. I have super sensitive skin that can get irritated with a lot of foundations, but I haven’t had a single issue with this one. Love the coverage!

6. HIGHLIGHTER

I love all things Benefit, my makeup artist got me hooked on this highlighter. This palette has multiple bronzers (I swear Hoola looks good on any skin tone!) – I used the ‘Cookie’ highlighter. It blends so well and it’s the prettiest tone that works so well with pink and tan undertones.

7. EYESHADOW (HAPPY GLOW SHADES)

I added a smudged eyeshadow under my eye using the same palette. Can’t wait to try the rest of the colors – the ‘Seduce Glow’ especially is so pretty! Also got this palette with more gorgeous holiday colors that are also subtle enough to use for an every-day beauty look.

8. LIP LINER

This lip liner is universal – it’s so pretty on EVERY skin tone! If you haven’t given in the obsession, do it. You won’t regret it!

9. LIP GLOSS (SHADE: HALLUCINATION)

I got this gloss a few weeks ago and have been wearing on repeat (last seen here). It’s the prettiest nude gloss and the perfect finishing touch to a full makeup look or you can wear it on its own with a fresh face.

10. SETTING SPRAY

Another cult favorite – if you haven’t tried a setting spray (especially this one) it’s a game changer! Not only does it help your makeup last all day, it also helps keep it from transferring to your clothes (or worse yet, your S/O’s clean white tee haha). Also got this stocking stuffer version!

DETAILS: SHEER DRESS (ON SALE UNDER $50)

Found so many amazing beauty finds at Nordstrom – their holiday beauty collection is unrivaled! Skincare and beauty always makes for amazing gift ideas because you know it’s products that will get a ton of use. Here are a few gift ideas (you might end up with two for some of these – one for you 😉

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Nordstrom.

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The 90’s-2000s biggest lip trend is hitting the fall beauty lineup this season. There are some childhood trends that you hope are never revived, and then some that you are praying make a long-awaited comeback. And you’ll find me on the front lines of the lip gloss welcoming committee! It’s super low-maintenance, works for any occasion, and gives you endless options (especially when you start adding lipstick to the mix!) Here are three of my favorite shades to kick off your gloss game!

BEST NUDE GLOSS: HALLUCI-NATION)

Juicy Tubes are back with lots of new shades. This golden nude has the prettiest shimmer! It keeps your lips hydrated for 4+ hours and actually has Vitamin E to help hydrate and soften your lips. You can layer gloss over with your favorite nude lipstick for more dimension to your makeup look and the gloss also makes your lips look bigger – also so good on it’s own!

BEST HOLIDAY GLOSS (SHADE: FIG HIT) 

This shade is so good! I really love mauve for the holidays, but in a matte in can read a little older so I love it in this gloss to keep it feeling more youthful. It’s got the the perfect tint of warm undertones so it will be flattering on any skin tone. Also a great color to dress up for date night or holiday festivities by layering with a rich, bold lip for a luxe beauty look.

BEST EVERY DAY GLOSS: (SHADE: SPRING FLING)

The best part of finding the perfect lip gloss is how effortless it is. No mirror necessary and you can reapply as often as you want! Top off the perfect ‘no-makeup’ makeup look with your go-to gloss color. This is the prettiest pale subtle pink (love the creamy tone!) to brighten up a rosy, flushed makeup look – it’s a timeless lip trend! Also love this coral color (shade: Melon Rewind) if you want some warmer undertones.

Linked more of my favorite lip trend shades below! Which one is your go-to?

XX, Christine

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Today I’m talking all things lashes! Everyone is trading in lash extensions for the long, natural looking lashes. Lash tints and lifts can go such a long way, but you can also fake the look at home! Here’s a step-to-step guide on how to get your dream lashes and how to get that perfect curl to stay all day:

NEULASH LASH ENHANCING SERUM

The first step to picture perfect lashes starts with a good lash serum, especially if you’ve been using lash extensions or even if your natural lashes aren’t as long or thick. It will help give you an amazing canvas for gorgeous, natural-looking eyelashes. Like most habits, this one doesn’t happen overnight so stick with it! It will take time, but I fully believe in lash growth serums!

SEPHORA EYELASH CURLER

Next up: curl your lashes with a traditional mechanical lash curler on bare lashes before applying mascara. First, start at the roots of your lashes and pump the crimper a couple times. Then move halfway up towards the tips of your lashes and curl once more. If your lashes don’t fit into your eyelash curler at once, opt for a smaller, half lash curler. The key is to start this step with bare lashes to avoid clumping. 

L’OREAL LASH PARADISE MASCARA

Once you’ve curled your lashes, apply your favorite mascara – I love this one for a more affordable option, or this one for more of a splurge. Don’t be afraid to mix different mascaras! I’ve also heard amaaaaazing rave reviews about this one. Move the mascara to the base of your lashes and work from the bottom up to help keep your eyelashes curled. I like to use about two coats- more than once again can start to make them clumpy.

METAL EYELASH BRUSH

As the third step, use a metal (metal is key) eyelash brush to comb through the mascara on your lashes. This one is really affordable and I love that it’s an eyebrow brush duo too. Using a metal brush will help remove some excess mascara/clumping for a more natural finish. Start at the bottom of the lashes and work your way up for more definition to distribute the mascara evenly from root to tip.

HEATED LASH CURLER

So I recently found out, a heated lash curler is what really makes your eyelashes stay in place. Once your mascara dries, grab a heated lash curler (this one is super affordable) or use your hairdryer to heat up your manual curler for about 5 seconds. Make sure to test the curler on the back of your hand before you put it to your eye so you don’t burn yourself. Gently place the heated curler at the base of your lashes to get beautifully feathers lashes that will last all day!

Below are some other products to get the flawless, natural lash look:

XX, Christine

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OUTFIT DETAILS:  SWEATSHIRT (Under $25!) | PANTS (Under $15!) | SUNGLASSES | BOOTS

Happy Sunday!  Hope you all had a great week. I’m excited to answer some questions this week – you guys send in the best questions!  I get a lot about being a step mom and the fertility journey so I made sure to include some of those below. 🙂

1. How often do you see your step kids?
We share custody with their mom, but she has primary custody. Its nice because we live close to each other so now that they are in sports and stuff we still get to go to their games and school activities and see them even on the days that we don’t have them.

2. Favorite TV shows right now?
We watch The Office or Seinfeld every night before we go to bed when we don’t have a series that we are in to. Or just to shut off for the night if we are watching an intense series. We just got into Designated Survivor which we love. We finished Ozarks last month which was so good! (This is an adult show so if you’re a younger reader I would stay away 😉

3. How do you stay so thin?
Because of my genetics I am naturally thin but if I’m not working out or being active I loose muscle fast and feel soft and kind of bloated haha I don’t really know how to explain it.  I workout to stay toned and because I love the way it makes me feel. It give me more energy for sure and helps with stress.

4. Do you follow a strict diet? Or if you want something do you let yourself have it?
I for sure indulge and let myself have it!  I will try different things like cutting sugars or not eating as much processed food or soda but as much as I wish I could, I can’t stick with those diets for too long so I try to set short term goals for myself. 

5. What are your favorite makeup products these days?  Favorite eyeshadow?
My favorite eyeshadow right now is this palette I just got from Bobbi Brown – its so pretty! Other products I am loving lately are: this bronzer, this mascara, this primer, this eyeliner, this foundation, and this brow pencil! **And good news!! Sephora is having their Beauty Insider sale right now…everything is 15% off through Monday! Time to stock up 🙂

6. How is your infertility journey going? What are your next steps?
We got some answers from the doctor last week and I’ll be sharing more soon – thanks for all of your sweet messages and notes it really means so much to me. ❤️

7. Favorite store to buy nice shoes?
Saks definitely has one of the best Designer shoe selections. I am pretty loyal to Nordstrom so I look there a lot too but their styles are more mainstream if that’s what you are looking for! Net-a-Porter and SSense have more unique styles.

8. What happens to all the clothes you model. Do you keep them? Are they loaned?
97% are either gifted or I buy them, on a rare occasion for really expensive jewelry where I have worn multiple pieces for a post they can be loaned to style shoots. A majority of the clothes are mine and the clothes I don’t keep I give to my friends and family. I will sell the higher end pieces and do blogger sales. I donate a lot to charity and I give a lot to my family’s church in Montana where they donate to foster kids that don’t have clothes.

9. Your favorite wardrobe staples?
For fall & winter, when it gets really cold I don’t get ready as much because I hate being cold!! So to be honest I am in sweats and comfy clothes a lot.  I recently got this new fuzzy hoodie and love this jacket and this pink corduroy jacket.

I think its worth investing in a nice handbag but thats always relative to your budget, don’t make yourself go broke over it!  Pick something that is timeless – pick something that is a neutral color. Buy one bag that is nicer that can work with multiple outfits instead of 5 cheaper ones. My favorite designer bag is this one. 

I found a tan suede bootie after my hunt last week! A couple of you actually emailed me and it was so sweet!  I have had them on repeat this week. I also just got this pair in the mail and I love love them!!

And lastly, a comfy pair of distressed jeans will always be one of my wardrobe staples. The pair I definitely wear the most and am most asked about are these.  

10. How did you feel about becoming a step mom?
It was never an issue to be a step mom because my parents got divorced when I was little and my step mom was always so great to me. She was such a good example and I grew up with a loving step mom so that really helped me when I became one. She always treated me with so much love that I was excited to be a step mom too 🙂 I’m not saying it isn’t hard, with any situation there are always hard emotions you have to navigate through. But the idea of being a step mom was never hard for me! Even if you didn’t have a step mom growing up it doesn’t mean you cant be a great step mom! I can’t imaging our family without Mara and Wes and I made a conscious decision early on to treat them as if they are my own. Go in with a mentality that you don’t want to replace their mom but that you will love them and treat them as your own.

11. What’s Cody’s profession?
He’s an entrepreneur and runs and manages couple different companies. 

12. How do you deal with mom guilt especially when traveling without Beckam?
Its definitely hard, but my parents live out of town and so I look at it as a good opportunity for them to watch Beckam and spend time with him – they usually come to town to watch him or he goes up to Montana to stay with them. He loves being in Montana and I love that he gets one on one time with them.  Some times are harder than others but I am always excited and re-energized to come home and be the best mom to him I can be!

13. How tall are you and Cody? 
Cody is 6’3” and I’m 5’7” and 3/4…I like to claim 5’8” 😉

Thanks for sending such great questions and following along.  Love you all!

Xx,
Christine

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Obsessed with this dark berry color for fall!

I seriously think this lipstick shade is the most perfect nude!

LIPSTICK:  NUDE (Shade 510- Ardent Sand) | BERRY (Shade 417 – Berry Intense)

Ok let’s be honest I love lipstick so much, I won’t be living off two shades all season 😉 BUT if the world came crashing down, beauty stores were closing, and I had only two shades to take with me it would be these. 1. This timeless matte nude and 2. This bold berry color. The nude is has been my go to for day to day mom life on the go, or for a night out if you are going more dramatic on your eye shadow. The bold berry is the perfect hue to tie in all things fall and make a statement with a bold lip paired with your favorite cozy sweater or date night dress.  It’s such an easy, simple way to update your look without having to change your outfit. Also I love Lancome’s lipsticks because they don’t dry out your lips.

Also one of my favorite influencers, Camila Coelho, just launched a collection with them and the top of the lipsticks are in the shape of lips. They are SOO cute. I’m so excited to mix these into my looks.

What do you guys think of these colors?  Which do you prefer — the classic nude or the bold berry?

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Lancome and ShopStyle.

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve got makeup products that you can’t live without. I’ve got a few holy grail products that I’ve loved for years, but I’ve been on the hunt to find some more affordable dupes that work just as well! Whether you don’t want to pay for the originals or want to stock up on some cheaper alternatives, I’ve found some dupes to my favorites, and am going to be sharing all the best ones!

FOUNDATION BRUSH ($6): My makeup artist Marisa recommended this one to me, and since I got it I don’t use anything else! Everyone needs this in their life for blending out foundation.

BEAUTY SPONGE ($7): I can’t live without beauty sponges! They are great to blend out your foundation and concealers so that you don’t look cakey at all. I have had a love affair with the beauty blender for years, but maybe love this one almost just as much!

LIP LINER ($4): This lip liner looks amazing paired with any lipstick, and would look great on any skin type. And for $5?! I’ll take one in every color!

BRONZER ($10): When I’m in a hurry I like to conceal on my face where I need to, and then sweep some bronzer across my face to look sunkissed and more refreshed! This one is so pretty and isn’t too orangey. And it’s such a good dupe for this one!

UNDER-EYE CONCEALER ($10): Got dark under-eye circles no matter how much sleep you’ve gotten? Join the club! Love this one because it covers everything up and leaves a radiant finish.

HIGHLIGHTER ($5): This is one of my favorite finds! It is a beautiful color that gives a nice glow to the face. Reminds me so much of this one but is a fraction of the price!

SETTING SPRAY ($15): When you take the time to put on a full face of makeup, you want it to last as long as you can! I always use setting sprays to seal my makeup and keep it looking fresh all day long. This one reminds me of this setting spray, but is half the price!

What are your favorite budget-friendly makeup products?

Shop more of my favorites below!

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: 1. LETTERS TO MOM BOOK| 2. EARRINGS | 3. SILK PILLOWCASE | 4. DIPTYQUE CANDLE SET | 5. MOM LIFE SWEATSHIRT | 6. HYDRATING FACE MIST | 7. ROSES | 8. OFF THE SHOULDER TOP | 9. TOTE BAG | 10. I LOVE YOU MOM BOOK | 11. INITIAL NECKLACE | 12. MINERAL BATH SOAK | 13. MOISTURIZING CREAM | 14. COCONUT OIL BODY POLISH | 15. PAJAMAS | 16. WATCH | 17. ADIDAS SNEAKERS | 18. DIFFUSER | 19. VOLUSPA CANDLE | 20. GREY PAJAMA SET | 21. BEACH CRUISER BIKE | 22.PERFUME

I love Mothers Day because it’s the day we get to celebrate all of the amazing mothers out there! It can be hard figuring out what to get to spoil your mom with, of course I think the BEST gift is anything hand made by the kids. (Beckam has been talking about what he’s making me at school everyday- I can’t wait to see it!) But for us adults still wanting to get something for our Mom’s or husbands needing inspo for their wives or moms,  I put together some gift ideas at all price points.   If you are looking for something sentimental these books are so perfect and something any mom would cherish forever. I also love buying things that they wouldn’t normally go out of their way to get for themselves, like a spa treatment, a skin care product she has been wanting to splurge on (I swear by this night oil and this moisturizer),  or these gorgeous flowers. If you saw my post a few posts back you also know how much I love this cute bike, and who wouldn’t love to get it as a gift! Think about fun activities Mom could do with her kids.  I also live in cozy clothes, which is why we designed this Mom life is the best life sweatshirt. It is still one of my favorite pieces I ever designed at ILY (also comes in a tee). Whoever you’re celebrating this mothers day, whether it be your own mom, a stepmom, grandma, aunt, or teacher; make sure to take the time to let them know how much they mean to you! Don’t forget the card 😉

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Haha, we love our life-sized bear!

Obsessed with this stuff!

DETAILS: WHITE BRALETTE | SATIN ONE PIECE PAJAMA SET (SIMILAR HERE) | WHITE PAJAMA BOTTOMS | GLASSES | C-TANGO EYE CREAM | GIANT WHITE BEAR (SIMILAR HERE)

Happy Friday, guys! Today is the first day of the Sephora Spring sale for VIB and Beauty Insiders (if your not an insider you can sign up here – it’s free and basically you just get points towards free gifts and special discounts) During this sale you can get up to 15% off tons of their products, and I’ve become a major beauty junky so I wanted to share a few of my recent favorites that work for any skin type, from cult favorites to new finds that I swear by:

DETAILS: 1. MINI FACIAL MASK | 2. NIGHT OIL | 3.  HYDRATING DAY SERUM | 4. LUMINOUS SKIN MIST | 5. CHARCOAL MASK TREATMENT  | 6. PLUMPING LIPGLOSS | 7. VITAMIN C SERUM | 8. PEPTIDE CREAM | 9. LIQUID LIFT WRINKLE TREATMENT | 10. CLARIFYING LOTION TONER | 11. FOUNDATION | 12. BACKLIGHT PRIMING FILTER | 13. SELF-TAN FACE DROPS  | 14. EYE CREAM | 15. SPF SETTING SPRAY | 16. PERFUME

DAILY: These are my go-to skincare products that I use pretty much every day, some old and new!

• Clarifying Lotion Toner: I’ve been using this toner for years. I feel like toner is one of those steps that get skipped a lot, but it’s a must!
• Eye Cream: Obsessed! It’s super tightening for fine lines under your eyes and a lot of times it takes me a few weeks to get hooked on something and see results, but this one had me hooked in days! You guys have to try it.
• Liquid Lift Wrinkle Treatment: I just start using this one in the last couple months. Cody and I have been putting it to the test and it really does help with fine lines!
• Vitamin C Serum: I heard so many great things about this one and it totally lives up to the hype! It has a higher concentration than a lot of serums so it means businesses.
• Hydrating Day Serum: This one dissolves dead skin cells and penetrates deep into the pores for really intense hydration. Just started trying this one, but it’s another great one.
• SPF Setting Spray: You guys have heard me mention this one a couple times. It’s a makeup setting spray but it also has SPF so it’s super easy to apply, especially if you forget to apply your SPF before you do your makeup.
• Perfume: My signature scent! A forever favorite.
• Night Oil: I’m always worried about using products with retinol, but this one has just enough to help with anti-aging, but not too much to where I start drying out and peeling. Another new favorite I’m obsessed with!

MAKEUP: My skin is really sensitive, so I’m super picky about what I put on my face. I don’t wear makeup every single day, but here are some of my staples when I do:

• Luminous Skin Mist: I think this is a new cult favorite but its another one that’s worth the hype. So good for that dewy glow.
• Plumping Lipgloss: What girl doesn’t love a little extra plump! Love this one.
• Backlight Priming Filter:  My makeup artist recommended the Becca primers and I love both of them!
• Foundation: This one is really hydrating and hypoallergenic! Great for days when you want a full coverage foundation.

WEEKLY: We all need those pick-me-ups – here are some your skin will thank you for!

• Mini Facial Mask: Yes! This one is true to it’s name and makes your skin feel like a baby’s! It works as a mini facial to brighten and tighten your skin, while gently exfoliating at the same time.
• Charcoal Mask Treatment: I love a good charcoal mask and this one is weirdly gratifying since you can see where it’s working, haha.
• Self-Tan Face Drops: Because even if you are religious about your SPF, your face still needs a little color. Love these!
• Peptide Cream: This one is like a protein smoothie for your face to give you fresher, stronger looking skin.

Below are a few more great products on sale right now at Sephora!

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: 1. LIP MAXIMIZER GLOSS  | 2. PINK TASSEL EARRINGS | 3. BLACK ONE PIECE (ON SALE – 45% OFF) | 4. BLACK DRESS | 5. AVIATOR SUNNIES (| 6. STRAW TOTE BAG | 7. RHINESTONE EARRINGS | 8. PINK MARBLE PHONE CASE | 9. PINK BIKINI TOP/BOTTOMS | 10. WHITE SANDALS (UNDER $100 – MORE SIZES HERE)

With spring break just around the corner I wanted to share some of my spring break favorites or any warm weather getaway you’re planning! I love this black one piece (on sale 45% off)- it’s a classic style and I’m obsessed with the cutout detail. I always love a good staple sundress and love this ruffled black dress to throw over any swimsuit or to dress up for a night out on the town. Also how pretty is this one as an alternative (and it’s under $30!) You also can’t go wrong with a statement beach bag – love the details on this straw tote bag! Last but not least, these sandals are for sure one of my all time favorite pieces for this spring and summer, I have them in every color and they’re under $100 (more sizes/colors here)!

In celebration of Women’s Day we are having a 40% off sale at ILY! These sunglasses drop to under $20 and you can also get our new St. Patty’s day pieces (love our new Lucky Mama tee) or my go-to denim 40% off – just use code: WOMENSDAY.

Below are some more great spring break pieces and you can see more of my recent spring finds here.

XX, Christine

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Use products that do double duty: For those mornings when I’m running late or only have time for a few quick steps, Marisa swears by two-in-one products. I just got the Olay Regenerist Whip, which is a super lightweight moisturizer that goes on really velvety-smooth so it’s like a no-primer primer. It also absorbs instantly into your skin so you don’t have to wait before applying your makeup.

Break-out Woes: If you notice a blemish coming on, take action the night before and you won’t have to stress about it in the morning! Use a needle to poke a hole in a small liquigel capsule (anything with ibuprofen!) and apply to your problem spot. It will help reduce swelling and redness overnight and cut down on cover-up time come the morning.

Look Alive: One of my favorite makeup hacks is to apply a white or cream eyeliner to your lower waterline. It takes two seconds and will brighten your eyes and make your whole face seem more awake!

DIY: Kill two birds by mixing your moisturizer with your foundation to create your own tinted moisturizer. It creates a really natural coverage so it’s perfect for a fast, fresh-faced beauty look. The Olay Regenerist Whip also helps with fine lines and wrinkles so it’s a great condensed skincare step. (You can get it online here or pick it up at Ulta.)

Make the most of your powders: Another trick Marisa taught me was to spray my makeup brushes before using powder for a pigmented look. It’s perfect for eyeshadows when you want a color to pop more, or for a stronger blush or bronzer.

What are some of your favorite makeup hacks?

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Olay.

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