Want it Wednesday

1. Steve Madden // 2. VJ Style // 3. Topshop // 4. Mango // 5. SUPER // 6. Topshop // 7. Topshop // 8. Baublebar // 9. Topshop // 10. NARS // 11. Rachel Roy

Happy hump day everybody! Only a couple long days till the weekend!

How adorable are those Steve Madden wedges? I need these in my closet! My resolution this year was to stop buying so many shoes but I think I've already accumulated five pairs - and these may be my next victims. I'm also loving that hot pink dress from Topshop. Its the perfect color for summer and is so flattering.

 I found one of my new favorite online jewelry shops, BaubleBar. They  have such cute, affordable jewels and every Monday they debut a new trend. You definitely need to check out the website! Also how amazing are the Rachel Roy heels?! Ever since I saw Aimee Song wearing them I've been dying to get my hands on them, unfortunately the price tag is a wee high! 

xo meggan

Everyday Makeup Routine

My everyday makeup routine is pretty simple...I rarely ever wear eyeshadow or eyeliner to work, just a fresh looking face (except Mondays)! I always start with NARS oil free primer - it minimizes pores, fine lines and wrinkles. Under-eye concealer is a must! It brightens the area around your eyes and helps you look awake. Next is foundation, I recommend Laura Mercier silk creme foundation, it has a dewy finish. My favorite drug-store foundation is Maybelline Fit Me, its very natural looking.

ALWAYS use setting powder - it gives your face a flawless finish and makes your skin look luminous in any light. This is definitely one of my favorite products, every girl should have this in their makeup bag! I use NARS Laguna bronzing powder on the bridge of my nose and dust a little on my hairline and jawline. Next I put a little blush on the apples of my cheeks - I'm a NARS snob (see Insagram picture to the right). My favorites are Lovejoy, Gilda, Orgasm and Sex Appeal. After that I apply mascara and eye primer (lightens my eyes) then throw on some tinted lip balm and I'm done! That's my easy makeup routine that only takes about ten minutes!

 These are my favorite products that get the job done...

What are some of your favorite makeup products?

xo meggan

On My Shopping List

Just a few things I'm loving lately! How cute are the Rebecca Minkoff sandals? They are also available in lime green and tan...definitely on my wish list! I've had my eye on (no pun intended) these Gucci sunglasses for quite some time now...I think it's about time to pull the trigger. They will be perfect for my trip to Miami! 

Whats on your shopping list?

xo meggan

Coconut Oil

Have you all heard of coconut oil? Not only is this great to cook with but there are so many beauty benefits that come in this jar! It’s loaded with Vitamin E and fatty acids (such as lauric acid, myristic acid, capric acid and more) which are anti-fungal, anti-oxidizing and anti-bacterial, just the sort of stuff that our body happily responds to! 

Dry Skin?

You can apply it directly like a lotion. Its found it to be effective in increasing hydration and reducing water loss in seriously dry skin.

Shaving

Coat your legs with a light layer and shave away! It smells great and will really moisturize your legs. 

Face Wash

Coconut oil helps to reduce acne and blemishes. Wash your face before going to bed, lightly apply coconut oil with your finger and allow it to absorb into your skin. Another way to use coconut oil on your face is by massaging it. Take a few drops and lightly massage until its absorbed. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it off using a face wash. You may experience few breakouts initially, this will happen until your skin is detoxified.

Makeup Remover

Apply a small amount to a cotton ball and and gently swipe it across your eyes. Yes it even removes waterproof mascara! It does a great job of breaking down heavy makeup. Wash face once done.

Dry Damaged Hair

If your locks are looking more like straw then silk, massage the coconut oil into damp hair and put your hair into a shower cap and wrap a warm towel around it. Leave for twenty minutes then shampoo as normal. This will help strengthen and shine!

Dandruff

Massage the coconut oil on your scalp - Leave it overnight - Wash it in the morning. Regular use will help clear dandruff. It promotes hair growth providing a beautiful shine.

Reduce Frizz and Shine

Add a little to your ends for frizz control and to add shine. If you have dark hair a small dab will do the trick - any more and your hair might appear greasy.

When buying - look for extra virgin, that has not been hydrogenated, bleached, refined or deodorized - this will work best! Click here to see how celebs like Miranda Kerr and Gwyneth Paltrow use coconut oil!

xo meggan

Beauty Wants

I've really been slacking in the makeup and beauty department lately...I really need to start changing up my makeup routine. The only thing I will switch up is my blush, which isn't too exciting! I love the hot pink Nars blush...it would look great with soft eye-makeup and a light nude lip. I've also heard so much about BB cream...Smashbox camera ready is one of the best sellers at Sephora and has great reviews. Might be my next purchase!

What are some of your favorite beauty products?

Recommended Products

1. Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil - I've recently just tried this for the first time and L O V E it. It removes all my make-up (eyeliner, mascara, foundation) and leaves my skin feeling clean, smooth and hydrated - not stripped or tight. 

2. RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum -This is the only eyelash enhancer I've used, so I don't have anything to compare it to but I think its fabulous! It takes 3-4 weeks to see results and they are great. If you want longer, thicker, darker lashes I would highly recommend this product! I will put up some before and after pictures soon!

3. Dior Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum - I flip flop with a lot of beauty products but this has become a staple in my makeup bag. This is a base coat which primes, plumps and lengthens lashes before you apply your mascara. The price tag is a little high but I think its worth every penny! It also promotes long-term last growth, strength, and vitality. Can you tell I love long lashes?

4.  Up & Up Natural Glow Daily Moisturizing Lotion - My summer tan is fading which means its time to break out the bronzing lotion. Target was out of the Jergens Natural Glow so I opted for the Target brand. For the price it really isn't that bad...I noticed a difference in only a few days, it doesn't leave streaks and it doesn't smell bad.

5. EOS Lip Balm - Everyone always raves about this lip balm so I had to pick some up for myself. The packaging is really cute and I love the light strawberry smell. This really moisturizes your lips and lasts for a couple hours!

6. Suave Dy Shampoo - This is my favorite drug-store dry shampoo! Shake the can, hold 8-10 inches away from your head, spray your roots, massage it in a little, and brush the rest of the dry shampoo through your hair with a bristle brush - and voila! You have clean hair! 

7. Malibu Well Water Action Shampoo & Conditioner - In college I noticed my hair texture started to change, it was dry, damaged, and dull. Whenever I went home and showered with soft-water I noticed a huge difference in my hair. I realized that the problem at school was the well water. Why you need it - it removes and protects against waterborne elements that dry, damage and discolor hair. After one use I notice a difference - clean, soft, bright hair!

8. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer - Definitely cannot live without this! It's light, non-greasy, and leaves a soft dewy finish. I wear this whenever I don't have time to do my make-up and need to get out of the house quick! It's also great because it has SPF 20!  Highly recommended!

9. Bumble & Bumble Defrizz - This makes your hair sleek, shiny and manageable! It gets rid of fly-aways and calms my hair without weighing it down. You don't need too much (about a dime-size amount) a little goes a long ways - Worth the price!