Hello hello!

Just when I was talking a big game about getting back into blogging, I take another two week hiatus…I at least hope you noticed!  Let’s see, what’s been new over the past two weeks, hmm…we braced the cold and went up north to visit my mom and grandparents where Samuel debuted his winter wardrobe (that was beyond cute btw), we’ve since defrosted back home and have been experiencing some beautiful weather (sorry for everyone who doesn’t live in So Fla), we’ve entered my birthday month (woop woop!), spent time with friends and fam, and I was able to attend an awesome beauty event at Bloomies last week!  ”The Makeup Date” featured representatives from top makeup and beauty companies to present the newest trends and bestsellers in the industry.  I was clearly in heaven.

One of the products that really drew everyone’s interest was Diorskin Airflash spray foundation.  I’ve been a fan of this for years (except for the price, groan) but many women were practically salivating listening about this “perfection in a bottle”.  Available in 10 shades, this ultra-light foundation offers amazing coverage with an airbrush effect.  To achieve this runway-ready look, you can either apply by itself spraying a “Z” on your face and letting dry or you can apply directly to your brush (I love using Sephora Collection Pro Airbrush #55) and then buff it on (my preferred method).  One of the best things about this foundation is that it’s non-transferable, meaning you won’t ever have to feel like the ass who got makeup on everyone you hugged that day.  Another great tip, spray it on arms and legs for color or even behind the knees to cover up any unwanted visible veins.

Also available are the Airflash CC Primer – Radiance Booster Color Correcting Primer and Airflash Matte Touch.  The CC Primer promises to color correct imperfections, erase shadows, even out skintone, and brighten dull complexions, while the Matte Touch helps set your makeup all day with a velvety matte finish, absorbing oils and eliminating shine.

More tips from The Makeup Date coming soon…

Cheers to a great week!

Xo,

Leah

I hope everyone had a terrific weekend!  I attended a good friend’s beautiful wedding where I was able to reunite with a bunch of my sorority sisters.  We had so much fun catching up as well as tearing up the dance floor!  I also watched a little football, as well as an amazingggg SNL.  It completely solidified my absolute love for Drake.  I could no joke watch his monologue over and over.  I heart Drizzy.

I took advantage of Samuel passed out in his stroller the other day and ran into Sephora to play with some new goodies and I immediately bee-lined to Benefit’s newest stain, Lollitint.  Benefit already has quite a collection of stains and enhancers, but this new one has everyone absolutely raving so I was itching to try the candy-orchid stain on my cheeks and lips.  I had actually just removed all of my makeup (gasp!) to get color matched for foundation via Sephora + Pantone’s Color IQ and realized I had to walk around the rest of the mall completely bare faced (double gasp!!) so I decided I might as well try on Lollitint bare faced to truly be able to see how I liked the color.  I loved the orchid toned tint it provided and can only imagine it paired with a regular face of makeup, especially since you’re able to build the color.

Applying these can be a little tricky, the best way is to brush three strokes on the apple of your cheek (definitely do one at a time) and blend quickly with your fingertips (pointer and middle fingers) or you could blend with a foundation brush.  For lips, just dab on and blend.  It can of course always be paired with some balm or gloss.  Benefit had posted this help how-to on their blog a couple of years ago for their cult favorite Benetint, which obviously would apply to Lollitint as well.

Be sure to check out Benefit’s other bestseller’s: Benetint, High Beam, Posietint, Cha Cha Tint, and Sun Beam.

Cheers to a great week!

Xo,

Leah