Heftiest Hibiscus

In the midst of a heat wave, the last thing you need is lots of makeup weighing you down. For a refreshing summer look, stick some of this on your lips and cheeks (yup, your cheeks!) and you're good to go.

Skirt: Lord and Taylor, similar here

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Mini MAC

Shoes: Nasty Gal Burke Pump

Beauty Blundren: How light is too light?

Oh Selena, you cute little thing you, you're adorable and I'm still on your side after the Gomez- Beiber split, but that concealer has just got to go. 

When choosing your concealer, find one that's only one shade lighter than your foundation. Any lighter, and you may end up looking like a reverse racoon (and nobody wants that). Test the concealer on the back of your hand- if it's too light for your hand, it's too light for your face. 

If you know you're going to be photographed, be careful when picking one with light reflecting qualities or SPF. The flash will NOT be your friend. Same goes for whatever product you choose to set your concealer with. If you're looking to cover your dark circles, find a concealer with a peachy undertone, and apply after you've put on your foundation. Then, lightly dust with a powder to set. 

Benefit Erase Paste

Bobby Brown Creamy Concealer

Already bought a concealer that's too light for you? Not to worry. You can use your too-light concealer as a highlighter, just not under your eyes. Dab on the tops of your cheekbones, under your eyebrows, and on the bridge of your nose (any peaks on your face). 

Get concealing beauty mavens!

:)

Ring My Bell: My Love Aint Dead

This is one of my favorite fashion bloggers- Ashley Madekwe from the show Revenge. I am totally in love with her style and especially her YSL strappy sandals. They're simple, fierce, and sexy. Dressed up or dressed down, these sky-high heels are a MUST for the spring. See her blog for some more fun outfits:

Ring My Bell: My Love Aint Dead: Dress: Courtesy of Three Floor  (I also wore it in yellow here ). Sandals: Saint Laurent (get the look here  & here ). Jacket...

 I also bought some strappy inspired shoes from Nasty Gal because of her YSL ones. Check out the Burke Pump.

Beauty Crush: Olivia Munn

Maybe it's my ever growing obsession with the quick-witted show Newsroom where Munn plays a sassy news analyst named Sloan Sabbith (yes, seriously), but I have got a serious beauty crush on her effortless style. She may have started out as the hot chick on a nerd show on G4, but there is nothing nerdy about her. Check out her glammed out looks on the red carpet where she shows off her glowing skin. I love the look of the all over bronzer in the first picture, and a stronger brow and subtle eyeliner in the second. A+ for being stunning all around. 

Impulse Buy

Picked up some of these Urban Decay products today at Sephora: the Oz Theodora palette (spoiler alert! Mila Kunis is NOT the wicked witch), and the Naked flushed cheek palette.

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Sorry, Mac, the bank's closed!

Here's couple snapshots of my New Year's Eve at the Gemini and Scorpio Black and White Masquerade Ball! The party was the bees knees :)

Dress on left: Nicole Miller

Dress on right: Forever 21

Accessories: New York Costumes, Forever 21, JewelMint, Party City

P.S.- I used Benefit's Magic Ink liquid liner to put the beauty mark on my face. Did not move the entire night!