CURRENT OBSESSIONS

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY:
(from top left to top right)

#1 Marc Jacobs Oh Lola! Perfume - My perfect summer scent. Smells sweet, yet florally. You've done it again, Mr. Jacobs!
#2 Estee Lauder Blush in "Fresh Plum" - For women of slightly darker skin tones who are wanting a more wearable pink, this is the perfect blush for you. Sometimes with most pink shades, they come out looking too vibrant. This blush looks natural and so flattering.
#3 MAC Cream Highlighter in "Shell"- I am scraping the last bits of this cream highlighter. It looks beautiful on all skin tones and is a beautiful pink pearl shimmer. Gorgeous on your cheek bones!
#4 Lash Curlers - (misc. curler pictured) Currently loving the Chanel eye lash curler. I will be doing a review soon 5 different lash curlers (Chanel, Shu Uemera, tarte, MAC, and a drugstore curler) so stay tuned for that!

#5 Dior Bronze 'Original Tan' Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in "Amber Tan 003"- I have naturally olive, tan skin so in the summer I get very dark quickly, but sometimes my face doesn't catch up to the rest of my body. This bronzer comes in four different shades that will allow you to create a beautifully bronzed, yet natural, finish to your face.

#6 Tory Burch Pumps - Enough said.
#7 Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua - For days when I want slightly more coverage than just a tinted moisturizer. 

#8 Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer - Effortless beauty. One of the best tinted moisturizers I have ever tried.
#9 Estee Lauder Double Wear Cream Shadow in "Antique Gold" - These. are. double. wear. One of the most long lasting cream shadows I have ever used. Love these - and they come in several beautiful shades.

#10 tarte emphasEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner - Incredible liner. I used to be obsessed with Bobbi Brown's gel liner, but I think the tarte liner has been bumped up to my favorite liner. I find that the Bobbi Brown liner dries up much quicker and lasts usually no longer than three months. The tarte liner has still not dried up and I have been using it since January. Sorry, Bobbi! 
#11 Chanel Poudre Universelle Compact Natural Finish Pressed Powder in "Translucent 03" - Who doesn't love Chanel? They make the most beautiful, long wearing powders. This compact is perfect for touching up throughout the day and, of course, looks beautiful in your cosmetic bag.

#12 tarte LipSurgence matte lip tint in "Envy" - This shade gives a beautiful shade of mauve berry to the lips. Love the smell too!

What are YOUR summer favorites?

xo,
from chic to cheek

EVERYBODY LOVES HAVING FLAWLESS SKIN

The key to any chic makeup look is having flawless skin.

But we weren't all blessed with good genes, so the next best thing is makeup.

Following your skincare routine:

#1 Apply the foundation or base of your choice on the back of your hand or on a palette. Lightly tap your foundation brush (I am using Chanel's #7 Foundation/Powder brush, which is perfect for an airbrushed look) and blend into the skin. Stippling brushes, such as the one shown, create a beautifully blended and natural finish. Flat, traditional foundation brushes are great if you want a slightly heavier, yet, blended application. Make sure to work the product under your chin so there are no harsh lines.

#2 After your foundation is evenly blended, use a concealer or corrector under the eyes and on any blemishes if needed. My favorite is the Bobbi Brown (not pictured) corrector in Bisque. Apply under the eyes using a concealer brush or with clean fingertips to disguise any dark circles.

#3 Apply a bronzer to your cheeks and lightly work the product into the temples and under your chin to create an evenly bronzed, natural finish. 

#4 If you have oily skin or like a matte finish to your foundation, follow this routine with a pressed or loose finishing powder. My favorite is Laura Mercier's Loose Setting Powder. Using a light hand or a fan brush, dust the powder over your face to keep any shine away.

xo,

from chic to cheek

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Thanks for looking.

xo,

from chic to cheek