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Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation

Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation on Belle Belle Beauty

I went on quite the shopping spree at Sephora in San Francisco last week. While I have a Sephora at home, there is something about locations in big cities that offers so many unknowns. Visiting can be a really eye opening experience, discovering “new to me” brands and products. But this visit actually led me to an old favorite. And I am not sure I will ever be without a bottle on my vanity like I have for the past couple of years.

It is odd because when people ask my favorite foundations, I often mention Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation but it hasn’t maintained a presence in my routine. I scoped up a bottle (5.5 was a great match for me), and have worn it every day since.

This lightweight foundation has a translucent finish, but still with polish. The texture is more like a tinted moisturizer. The micro-fit technology leads to a rather thin consistancy that wears weightlessly. But the pigments provide more foundation-like coverage. Just that peek of natural glow allows for a more natural look. Apparently I am not alone: “Quite simply, the best foundation there is.”—Linda Cantello, International Makeup Artist.

Available at Sephora.

Wednesday On The Web

Work Wear on Belle Belle Beauty

The last couple of months, I have tried to elevate my work wear. I haven’t always been successful thanks to a bad alarm clock habit, but the days I do posh-up, I feel more professional and productive. This look above is my dream look – I like to use heels and a skirt to be feminine but polished. The project requires a little closet makeover but I think it is a valuable investment. Meanwhile, some other finds from around the web:

The science of a daily makeup bag.

Loved this inspirational 675 square foot apartment in Brooklyn.

Added these affordable Whole Foods snacks to my shopping list.

I have my eye on this Beauty Dust.

April shopping favorites:


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My Two Favorite Eye Makeup Products

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Yesterday, I received a restock of my favorite eye makeup products – a liner and mascara. It dawned on me that I hadn’t shared them here in a while (or together). So when you find a perfect “recipe” for easy and defined, everyday eyes, it needs to be shared!

I fell hard for Kevyn Aucoin Beauty ‘The Volume’ Mascara but then got distracted trying out other brands. After a series of disappointment (and even several weeks skipping mascara all together) I remembered my old favorite. I was so sick of fallout and this is the only one that stays on all day. This smaller brush is nimble and works well getting volume and pigment on all lashes.

I’ve been hanging on to the last bit of my Trish McEvoy Lash Enhancing Liquid Liner Pen – it was embarrassingly old. But I still loved it. Imagine how stoked I was when I used my fresh one this morning and the pigment and ink were brighter and bolder with my trusty formula. (note to self: replace old products more frequently!) Add in that the formula can improve the length and fullness of lashes in only 15 days, and I call that a dream eyeliner.

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Wednesday On The Web

Winter on the Farm on Belle Belle Beauty

The streets have finally calmed down after the madness of Black Friday and weekend shopping. But the good news is that I basically avoided it all by shopping online. Regular readers know that is my jam anyway. I picked up some great things at Rag & Bone and Amazon impulse buys (finally a humidifier with aromatherapy!). I am playing homebody even more this week and gearing up for holiday celebrations. Some finds from around the web this week:

This de-clutering article had me in stitches.

Beauty items to buy this holiday season.

Officially putting this on my Christmas wish list.

And finally some favorites from last month:

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October Favorites

Autumn Sweater on Belle Belle Beauty

Thinking about my former city, Austin, tonight as they are dealing with a massive amount of rain. Stay safe, Texas! The rain has arrived here in Oklahoma, but unlike South Texas, it is a welcome relief here. One of my pups is a little under the weather (but overall okay). So this calls for a cozy weekend in with football, cooking (butternut squash salad) and sleeping in.

In the meantime, I am trying out a new skin care routine from dr. brant that I know you guys will be excited to hear about. So far, I am very impressed. And here are some of my favorites from October. I was in major shopping mode this month, investing in and keeping my eye on some “forever” items:

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Happy Friday and Some July Favorites

August Days on Belle Belle Beauty

Funny thing about routines – they are a comfort. We roll around to another end of a week and a turn of the monthly calendar. I long for autumn days and an upcoming trip to California, but I know I should enjoy the pool weather while I can. I also know this is what makes the years fly by faster and faster but I can’t help myself. So a pause this weekend to just be with family, splash in the pool and read. Happy almost August.

Some favorites from the past month from my online shopping adventures:

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