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Christmas Gift Guide 2015!

December 15, 2015

Hi everyone! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 days away? Yikes! Time flies. In case you’re still looking for gift ideas, check out today’s post.

Ban.do Good Ideas Notebook Set from Bella Eve Boutique, $14

Start off the year right with these chic Ban.do notebooks and journals offered by Bella Eve Boutique. Use them to jot your goals for the upcoming year or to write that story that’s been brewing in your mind. Make sure to check out Bella Eve Boutique’s offering of fashion and jewelry while you’re there.

Le Labo Rose 31, $70-240

If you’re looking for a unique fragrance, look into Le Labo. Made with high quality natural oils, Le Labo fragrances are vegan, handmade in their own lab upon order and can be labeled with the name or message of your choice.

Renee Rouleau Merry Mint Buffing Beads , $29.50

Get your holiday glow on with this special holiday exclusive. Buff away dry, flaky skin gently with jojoba beads suspended in a creamy peppermint-scented base. Skin will be left feeling soft and refreshed.

FitBit Flex Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker Wrist, $99

Perfect for those who are trying to keep/stay fit, this light-weight device allows you to track how many steps you take, calories burned and distance traveled. It can also monitor your sleep patterns and automatically connects your data with popular health and fitness apps to help you to accomplish your goals.

Modply Vera Wood Watch, $89

This handmade wood watch provides a distinctive take on traditional watches. I helped my sister pick one out for our dad earlier this year and he absolutely loved it. You’ll definitely get a one-of-a-kind gift with this one.

Too Faced Melted Kisses and Sweet Cheeks, $36

Lastly, no beauty blog Christmas guide would be complete without a makeup set. This set from Too Faced is perfect to give to your makeup loving friends or can be split up and used as stocking stuffers.

What items made your gift guide this year?

Stephanie

Skin Tip: Use a Sleeping Mask This Winter!

December 11, 2015

A sleeping mask may just be what your dry skin needs during these chilly months. Simply apply a layer before bedtime to lock moisture in and rinse off in the morning.

Have a great and safe weekend everyone!

Stephanie

Best Foundations for a Glowing Complexion!

December 10, 2015

Hi readers!

Today I’ll be sharing my top three foundations I like to use when my skin needs a little extra help in achieving a glowing complexion. 🙂

Lancome Teint Miracle

You’ll get a nice, dewy look with this medium coverage foundation. A little goes a long way and it does a good job of concealing any redness in your complexion. Combination skin types may want to apply a bit of powder as it can tend to appear oily after a couple of hours.

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

Definitely the sheerest and the lightest-weight one of the bunch, I love how it allows your skin to look like skin without flaws. It melts right into skin and after a while, you’ll forget you have anything on.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Illuminating

I love the fact that you can wear this alone or mix it in with your favorite foundation to get a customized radiant complexion. Works really well on mature skin to give it a youthful glow.

What are your favorite go-to foundations for a holiday glow?

Stephanie

Sephora VIB Haul + Mini Review 2015!

December 8, 2015

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing the items that I purchased for myself during the Sephora VIB 20% sale along with a mini review of each. There’s a few that I ended up returning but here are the final products I am keeping. Let’s get to it.

Face

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 in Nude

One of the best tinted moisturizers out there, I love using this for an everyday look. It’s light-weight, doesn’t make me breakout and with a variety of finishes and colors, you’re bound to find one that is perfect for you.

Sephora Collection Colorful Face Powder Blush in Can’t Stop Smiling

Once I saw the Sephora Collection Blush display, I knew I had to check them out. After swatching a few shades that caught my attention, I ended purchasing Can’t Stop Smiling. Described as a “salmon pink”, this blush has a surprisingly creamy consistency and is nicely pigmented. It does take a little bit of an effort to blend out but overall, I do like it and the shade is unlike anything I own.

Beautyblender The Original Beautyblender

Yes I finally gave in to the hype and I’m glad I did. This tool is a game changer when applying foundation as it helps it melt into skin for a seamless look. If you’ve been on the fence in trying this, I highly recommend that you do.

Sephora Blush Can’t Stop Smiling Swatch

Eyes

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

I had to pick up another tube of my favorite eye primer. I have used this for years and I honestly have no intention of straying. No other eye primer makes my eyeshadow last without creasing like this one. My only complaint is that with every new tube, the consistency comes out a bit oily and watery but it goes back to its normal creamy consistency after.

Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling and Lifting Mascara

I bought the travel sized version of this mascara and I will be purchasing the full-size once I am done. I love the brush that comes with this which really does elongate and curl lashes. Best of all, it doesn’t irritate my eyes.

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black

When looking for a liquid eyeliner that won’t budge, I don’t have to look past this Stila one. Hands down the best liquid eyeliner I have tried so far and another favorite item I’ve repurchased throughout the years.

Lips

Burberry Burberry Kisses Lipstick in Peach Delight No. 57

Ah, Burberry. After falling in love with their blush, I wanted to try out other items so I choose these two lip products. This lipstick is a nice pink-peach color that can be used as an everyday shade or paired with a more dramatic look. It glides on smoothly and it’s neither matte nor creamy but very comfortable to wear. Plus, the cap is magnetic and how awesome is the design?

Burberry Burberry Kisses Lip Gloss in Nude Beige No. 17

I always have room for a nude beige lipgloss and this fits the bill. The gloss isn’t sticky and it gives a nice glow to the lips without making them look overly shiny. I will be honest and say that the lasting power on this is not long-maybe about 2 hours- and it’s not the most moisturizing. But, I do love how pigmented this one is and it looks great on its own or over lipstick.

That’s it for this haul. Are any of these your favorites?

See you Thursday,

Stephanie

Now On Bloglovin!

December 7, 2015

Hi everyone!

Just a quick post letting you know that Stephie Estie is now on Bloglovin too! It’s another way to follow me and all of your other favorite blogs in one platform. Leave your links below if you are on there too!

Have a great Monday!

Stephanie

Skin Tip: Less Sugar for a Youthful Look!

December 4, 2015

In case you need additional encouragement to go easy with the sweet tooth this holiday season and beyond. 🙂

Current Workout Playlist!

December 3, 2015

Hi everyone!

With the holiday madness in full swing, it’s definitely important for me to keep up with my workouts to relieve some stress and of course not feel too guilty for certain holiday indulgences. I compiled of list of songs currently on my playlist because a workout without music is just not complete, am I right? 🙂

Tove Lo- Talking Body (Clean Love Edit)

Calvin Harris ft Ne-Yo- Let’s Go

Pitbull ft Chris Brown- Fun

Fitz and the Tantrums- The Walker

Justin Bieber- Sorry

Taio Cruz ft Travie McCoy- Higher

Havana Brown ft Pitbull- We Run the Night

Ariana Grande ft Zedd- Break Free

Calvin Harris ft Haim- Pray to God

Walk the Moon- Shut Up and Dance

John Newman- Love Me Again

Britney Spears- Work B****

Years and Years- King

Land Del Rey- Young and Beautiful

Tell me, what’s on your playlist?

Stephanie

November Favorites 2015!

December 1, 2015

Happy December everyone! My, my, how time is just zooming by. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend. 🙂

Well, it’s the start of a new month which means it’s time to share items I have been loving all throughout November. Let’s get started!

Why Not Me? Mindy Kaling

Featured in October’s PopSugar Must Have Box, this was a fairly quick and great read. A humorously written account of her life and experiences, I especially loved the beauty advice she gives.

“Who is the beauty icon that inspires you the most? Is it Sophia Loren? Audrey Hepburn? Halle Berry? Mine is Nosferatu, because that vampire taught me my number-one and number-two favorite beauty tricks of all time: avoid the sun at all costs and always try to appear shrouded in shadows.”

I mean, there is some truth in that. 😉

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer High Volume Lip Plumper in Pink 001

After my horrible experience with the Dior Addict Fluid Stick-it made my lips burn and feel sensitized-I returned it and the sales associate gave me a sample of this. I took a liking to this immediately. I don’t think it plumped up my lips but the high shine, non-sticky texture is amazing. It’s light pink in color and feels slightly minty on the lips without being overwhelming.

Skinfix Ultra Rich Body Butter

A little body butter jar that came in my Target Beauty Box, I keep this on my nightstand as it deeply moisturizes my dry hands. It absorbs fairly quickly and doesn’t really have a scent. I love mixing this with my favorite lavender essential oil for a customized scent.

Kiko Cosmetics Smart Lipstick in 901 Natural Neige

I was ecstatic when a Kiko Cosmetics store opened up near me and one of the first things I gravitated towards was this lipstick. At a little less than $5, this lipstick is absolutely amazing. (Note: I found this one in the discount section of the store.) Creamy and the perfect nude color for me, this looks great worn alone or under lip gloss. Did I mention it is under $5? You need this.

Kiko Smart Lipstick 901

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Natural Tan 4.25

I received an array of Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick samples and immediately went to Macy’s to purchase the full size. The stick form makes this a breeze to apply and is perfect when you are on the go. It melts into moisturized skin and doesn’t look cakey on me plus the coverage can be light or built up.

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick Natural Tan

Deepa Gurnani Katie Crystal Headband

Another PopSugar Must have item, I love this headband! It is festive and perfect for the holidays. It doesn’t move once you put it on,which is an issue I have sometimes with other headbands, and is super comfortable.

That’s it for my favorites.

What were your favorites this month?

Stephanie

Happy Thanksgiving 2015!

November 26, 2015

There is so much to be thankful for everyday but today I especially want to give thanks to all of you who take time out of your busy schedules to read my blog. This week Stephie Estie hit 500 followers on WordPress alone and we’re very close to 1k total subscribers! However, no one does anything alone and all of the support and encouragement I receive from you guys keeps me inspired and going. For that, I am immensely grateful so from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy Thanksgiving,

Stephanie

Holiday Makeup Collaboration!

November 24, 2015

Happy Tuesday readers! When Tanya from Tanya’s Beauty Diaries invited me to do a holiday makeup collaboration, I was thrilled. Taking inspiration from the new Tarte Apple of my Eye Eye Shadow Quad and the Marc Jacobs lipstick in Je T’Aime, I decided on pairing glowing skin with a red lip and subtle smokey eye.

Get the Look

Foundation: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Natural Tan (4.25)

Concealer: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

Eyeshadow: Tarte Apple of My Eye Amazonian Clay Eye Shadow Quad

Highlight: Golden Delicious

Lid: Honeycrisp

Crease: Caramel

Lower Lashline: Gala

Directions: Apply Golden Delicious all over the lid and underneath the brows. Use Caramel on the crease and Honeycrisp on the lid. Take a pencil brush and apply Gala to the lower lashline.