Beauty Quote of the Day!

"There is no definition of beauty, but when you can see someone's spirit coming through, something unexplainable, that's beautiful to me." -Liv Tyler

I love, love, love this beauty quote...because inner beauty is the key to outter beauty.


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Thanks loves!
Britt

Today's Beauty Look...#Natural

All this week, I have been doing a natural look with my makeup. So today, I decided to go for a very natural look. What I'm wearing today is:

• Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Medium/Deep
• NYX HD Powder Foundation (A little bit!)
• NYC Eyeliner in Black (It's not a harsh black)
• CoverGirl Professional Mascara in Brown Black
• Brown Lipliner
• Wet n' Wild Lipstick in Birthday Suit
• L'Oreal Brow Powder

It may sound like kind of a lot is on my face...but it really is not. Nortmally it takes me 15-20 minutes to do my makeup but today only took about 6...so its a big difference. I tried to make this look as natural as possible and I did :). To see the picture of my look today...click here. 

Don't forget to follow my instagram, so I can follow you back...instagram.com/makeupandbeautylover15. I hope you all enjoy this post and share your looks for today :). Talk to you soon loves.

Thanks,

Britt

New Blog Instagram is up and running!

Hi looooooooooves!!!

So, since I started blogging...none of you have saw what I look like...well TODAY IS THE DAY. I have created an instagram for my blog where I will do my "daily makeup looks"! Be sure to follow me and check it out to see what I am looking like today! My instagram username is makeupandbeautylover15. Make sure you follow me and I will follow you back. I love you all!

Thanks,
Britt

Tips for New Beauty Bloggers :)

I know that just starting out a blog can be a bit of a drag and developing ideas of your own can be a challenge sometimes. I've only been blogging since January, but I feel that I have progressed so much and am so much more comfortable to do posts now. The main reason I am doing this post is because I have been looking at blogs from some new bloggers and I notice that the synopsis of the blog is very similar (nearly identical) to my blog and many others. So, here is some advice that I have to offer to you.

1. BE YOURSELF.

I know that a lot of beauty bloggers posts are going to be very similar: makeup tutorials, reviews, diy, etc. But, you have to make it your own. Don't think that you have to do that just because you feel that's what everyone else is doing. Personally, I LOVE MAKEUP, however, I am not this extremely girlie girl who talks extremely popular...I don't talk ignorant either...but, I write my posts exactly the way that I talk so that I can make my readers be able to relate to me even more as if we were having an actual conversation. Make your blog your own.

2. BE ORIGINAL

Ok, this is the big one. It is okay to admire a blogger for his or her work. The title of my blog is "Makeup. Beauty. Life". There have been times where I am just reading new posts that people post and I notice it from newer bloggers and I see that it will say "Makeup. Beauty. Life. Fashion" or "Makeup. Beauty. Life. Love". Just because a few of the words are changed doesn't mean that you're "technically" not copying someone's blog and you're not being yourself. It takes bloggers a while to devise some of these things and I was one of them. I changed it like 20 times before I came up with it. 

3. ASK FELLOW BLOGGERS FOR HELP

I am honestly always open to helping new bloggers out. I really am. Whenever any of my subscribers email me with questions about their blog or starting up their blog I help them out the best that I can. I am not the only blogger who is open to helping fellow bloggers, so many are. Google+ also has a community dedicated to "helping beauty bloggers". There are so many people around to help you and give you ideas.

4. BE DIFFERENT

One of the more challenging things to blog about is beauty, because there are  SO MANY beauty bloggers out here. That was one of the first things I learn. When I first started blogging, I was making posts like everyday, but I have since learned that some of my best posts are the one's that I have not made daily. Good posts take a lot of thinking. My number one thing I do now is do product reviews on products that not everyone has tried. One product that I have not done a review on and will never is the Urban Decay Naked palletes. Everyone in the blog world and youtube have done reviews and tutorials with those. So steer away from things like that.

As always, I hope that all of you ladies enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you have any questions or comment...please comment down below or email me and let me know. Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway! Talk to you soon loves!

Thanks,

Britt

Got2b POWDER'ful Review +Giveaway

Hey loves,

I have another post for you guys today! So, a while back I was on one of my fellow blogger's pages +Crystal A and I saw where she did a post with her being a buzz agent...soooo of course I had to and sign up because I thought it was like the coolest thing ever.

Since I am now a buzz agent, I was able to join a campaign and try out a product. My first ever product to try from buzz agent is "Got2b POWDER'ful".

 It is basically a hair powder that gives you volume. I am going to be honest, I was a bit nervous about trying this product because I am African American so I have never used a powder in my hair. I was nervous that it could make my hair itch a lot or just damage it in general. So, I did some online research and found that it wasn't as bad as I had thought. I decided to give it a try. I naturally have pretty thin hair, so I have remedies for adding volume to it. But, when I tried this product it gave instant volume. All I had to do was rub the powder in my hand and into my hair and it automatically gave me volume. I was so happy because it was really easy to do.

So that you all can try out this product I will be giving away ONE of the powders that they sent (they sent 3). They are full size products, so don't worry. The rules for this is going to be a bit strict because the other agents are watching my blog and they want to see your comments. So now for the rules.

1. You MUST be subscribed to my blog through  google+, email or bloglovin.
2. You MUST be 18 years or older or have parent's permission.
3. You MUST leave a comment on the blog (not google+) telling me why you would like the product and if I influenced you to try it.
4. You MUST +1 this post.
5. OPTIONAL: Follow my instagram-makeupandbeautylover15

**This giveaway is international and I will pay for the shipping**

I hope you all enjoy this post and enter the giveaway because it will end on MAY 10, 2013...with no extentions. Have a good evening loves!

Beauty Deal of the Day!

Hey loves!!!!!!!!!

Is it time for any of you to start replacing some of those makeup brushes? Do just want to add some more to your collection (like me)? Or are you just starting out with the makeup thing and are looking for good brushes? WELP.....

ULTA HAS A SALE GOING ON!!!!!!

Ulta is currently having a Buy 1, Get 1 50% off sale on all of their Real Techniques Cosmetics Brushes.

These brushes are actually a good quality to be considered "drugstore" brushes. They are very reasonably priced. Ulta also has a coupon that you can use to apply towards it. For the coupon click here. The coupon can be applied to anything in the store that is not a high end product. Back to the brushes, it is definitely a MUST BUY. My favorite brushes that I have from their collection is the foundation brush and stippling brush...probably because those are the only two that I have from them. But, please make sure you go and pick at least 2 of the up becuase you will not regret it.

If all of my loves enjoy this post, make sure that you subscribe and +1 for more. Also, if you guys want a Mother's Day gift idea post, let me know. I'll probably be doing one anyway.

Thanks loves,

Britt

How To: Stay Focused On Priorities During Times of Stress

Hey loves,

As we all know, stress is a very annoying thing. Everyone, from doctors to parents, has always told us that stress is this terrible thing and we should not do it because it's bad for our health. Honestly, stress is a part of human nature. I have heard some people say, I am never stressed...but, in reality, that is far from the truth. Everyone experiences some sort of stress. Right now, it is exam time and I am enrolled in 6 courses at my university, which means I have 6 exams and a load of studying to do. I AM VERY STRESSED OUT. I am doing well in my courses, but the pressure of the word "exam" just makes me really nervous, although I always do well. Stress can cause havoc on the skin and body. When I stress, I get bumps on my face, I'm tired, I get darker circles under my eyes and it's not a good thing. Being a beauty blogger, it is probably expected that I just put on makeup to cover it up and not worry about...that's not true...well in a sense it is. Ok, I like to reduce the stress to help my skin, but I still put on makeup to cover it. I believe in having beautiful skin under my makeup that way on days that I do not wear it, I do not look like "who did it and why". So yeah, I have come up with a list of things that I do to relieve some of the stress pressures that I have. This list is good for all types of stress.

                                                    

1. Listen to calm and soothing music. Ok, I personally love r&b, hip hop, and sometimes pop music. But, during stressful times I do not want to hear all of the harsh sounds of it. When I feel stressed I don't want to hear Mary J. Blige singing about "I can't be without you baby"...that's just going to stress me even more because I don't want to think about being without my boyfriend...he's already 300 miles away in AIT school for the Army. I don't want to hear Taylor Swift singing "We are never getting back together"...anyone who I have previously dated already knows that we're not getting back together and I don't want to think about them...who know that may stress me out. I'm just not going to talk about my hip hop music...ya'll ready know. It's ok to every once in a while listen to just a piano playing or a band playing a soft medley. It is very soothing to the mind and brain and it relieves a lot of stress.

2. Eat Healthy Food. Ok, personally I love to eat junk food...a lot. But, I have had to cut it out for issues that I have with my stomach. But, ever since I have stopped eating so much of it, I feel that I have reduced loads of stress. Eating a balanced diet will also help to improve the skin portion of your stress. Some people eat too little when stress and others eat too much while stressed. Try to find that middle balance. My daily eating pattern is: Breakfast, small snack, lunch, mid size snack, dinner, very small snack. Just in case you wanted an idea of a pattern and this is actually what my doctors consider to be a healthy diet for my stomach.

3. Go to a Spa/Massage Parlor. This relieves so much stress for me, because it is so relaxing and it makes me fall asleep. Enough said.

4. Do something that you like to do that does not cause stress. I personally love to play tennis, but I have knee problems so the pain sometimes causes me stress, so this is not on my stress free activities list. Something that I love to do that does not cause me stress is to read magazines. I love all magazines that contain beauty, fashion, interior design and food. It is very relaxing for me to read them, whether it be on my phone, computer or the actual magazine, I love it.

5. Go Out and Have Fun. Bowl, skate, ski, sky dive, go-kart...do whatever you have to do to have some fun. I can't say what I think is the most fun to do because I am always up for doing anything that is adventurist. I want to sky dive...but, I am scared as crap. But, I am going to do it one day anyway!

6. Take Time To Separate Yourself From Stressful Situations. Ok, don't fully quote me on that. Please don't. If you're having problems with your significant other that is causing you stress, just try to work it out..if it's workable. But, if you're stressing at work and you have some vacation time...take a few days off to clear your head because if you don't you're just going to build up a bunch of stress before you explode like a volcano lol. If you're stressing from school, plan to have a weekend where you don't have to study and take the weekend to focus on yourself and have fun and relax.**Please don't get fired from your job or get kicked out school for misinterpreting this post because I will feel very bad**

7. Buy a Stress Relief Ball. This helps for on the spot stress relief. I have a stress relief ball with me everywhere I go because sometimes when I stress I get upset and when I get upset I need to relieve my stress right then and there and this is the best way to relieve yourself from being upset.

This is very important, because stress can take a serious toll on you both physically and mentally. So, if you're experiencing some stress, try out some of these steps.

Also, if your stress has gotten tough and you begin to experience a breakout with bumps, make sure you cleanse your face with a facial cleanser (Clean & Clear Essentials), wash it with a facial soap (Clinique), and moisturize it with a face moisturizer (L'Oreal Ideal Moisturizer).

As always, I hope that all of you lovely ladies enjoy this post. I know it is long, but I wanted to write some things so that you all could get to know me a little better. I will love you all even more if you read the whole thing. Don't forget to +1 and subscribe. Talk to you soon.

Thanks loves,
Britt

Remember,
STAY FOCUSED!