Hello! Kelsey from Kelsey Nicole here today. Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons, one being that it is the perfect time to make a statement. Cooler weather allows you to wear trendy fashion items like plaid, fur, and leather, preferably not all at once. It also allows you to experiment more with makeup trends. One that I am particularly excited to try is the bordeaux lip. While a little intimidating, I think it would incredible with a simple eye and sleek ponytail. And perhaps some fur.

Here are a few bordeaux lip options:

Trish McEvoy Lip Color in Jolie | Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream in Bordeaux | Too Faced La Creme in Divine Wine | Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in Black Tie | Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Plum Scene | NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Palais Royal

- post by kelsey



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Kimberly of KimberlyLuxe here and being a girl on the go, I'm constantly looking for carry-on essentials that'll help me maximize the benefits of my travel beauty routine while minimizing the process of my travel beauty routine. And having a dry shampoo that actually works is definitely important as it keeps my hair cleansed without the hassles of water, excessive hair tools, product bottles, and faucets! Dry Shampoos save space in my suitcase and most importantly saves time on my busy travel schedule! In this beauty minute, we're going to take a look at some of the best Dry Shampoos at every budget!



1 Have limp and weighed down hair that needs instant volume and body?! Number One on our list of favorite Dry Shampoos is the highly-praised Oscar Blandi, Pronto Dry Shampoo! Not only does a little bit of this product go a long way but the lemon scent is an added bonus that is sometimes hard to find in your every day dry shampoo! We love this stuff because of its ability to give instant volume and definition just after a few puffs and a few strokes of a brush. Definitely worth every penny! ($21)

2 Curly girls need love too! DevaCurl's No-Poo Quick Cleanser is a great curl refresher, that revives and cleanses undefined curls! ($20)

3 Drybar's Detox Dry Shampoo is an easy-to-apply dry shampoo that leaves no residue behind while soaking up oily hair. ($20)

4 For the budgetnista Suave Professional's Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo packs the perfect punch as Keratin is known to help keep the hair follicle strong! ($4)

5 For the trendy girl who's constantly looking to switch things up, Batiste's Dry Shampoo line makes for a fun experience as their hair products come in different varieties, each fitting different styles and personality types! ($4-$9)


-post by kimberly




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Hi MadeByGirl readers! Kelsey here from Kelsey Nicole. If there is one thing I love more than fall clothes, it's fall nail polish colors. I love experimenting with different deep shades, or if all else fails, I reach for classic black. Here are a few shade's I am excited to try this season:
 

Butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer - Union Jack Black | Dolce & Gabbana - Wild Green | Essie - Bobbing for Baubles | JINsoon - Auspicious | Marc Jacobs - Beige | NARS - Fury

What nail colors are you excited to wear this fall?

- post by kelsey

https://sexygirlspic79.blogspot.com/2013/09/beauty-fall-nail-colors.html

Hello Monday! It's back to work right? 

Well, before you go, I think it's time we have a serious discussion about a pretty serious topic -- our hair.  Let's be real. You could have the nicest top-designer shoes & an outfit that compliments your figure so well, you'd think you were born for each other. BUT.....if your hair isn't as healthy and beautiful & styled the way you'd like, then it really doesn't matter what you're wearing.

I think we can admit it: the hair makes the outfit. The hair boosts our confidence!! There's a reason there's no such thing as "a bad shoe day" or "a bad nail day"...

So now that the summer has done it's damage & we brace ourselves for a new, cooler season, it's time to take a second look at our hair care regimen. Cleanse, treat, replenish? What do YOU want to work on as you welcome fall?

Here's a few items I have on my "Hair Wishlist" - you should def consider!

1. Phylia Re-Connect // 2. Oscar Blandi Jasmine // 3. Kérastase Elixir Ultime // 4. Oscar Blandi Pronto // 5. Phylia Connect // 6. Kérsastase Masque Elixir Ultime

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Hey readers! Kimberly here, while Jen is on vacation, I'm here to show you a few beauty tips! When doing my usual fashion and beauty browsing I noticed that many of the fashion campaigns for Spring 2013 and Fall 2014 had one thing in common: a bold pout. No matter the hue, magazines and design-houses alike were dipping in different paint pots to whip up colorful lip-stains that best complimented the story they wished to tell.

In this beauty minute, I want to help you Pillow-Proof Your Pucker using Gioia Magazine's shoot as inspiration.  Let's explore quick ways to prep your lip & the best shades that compliment your skin tone.





The key to a soft and sweet pucker is to do a quick lip-prepping that will allow for your lipsticks and lip-stains to go on smoothly. The key is to gently exfoliate & then moisturize.

/// Brown Sugar ///  Go for brown sugar for a gentle exfoliation. Brown sugar, as opposed to white sugar, is often used at spas, as the crystals are much smaller and smoother which prevents abrasion to the skin. Brown sugar is also rich in Vitamin B, which helps prevent the skin from sun damage. Brown Sugar is the perfect ingredient for a sweet & soft pucker.

/// Olive Oil ///   Is a great moisturizer that helps repair impurities on the skin as it is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Olive Oil also seals in the moisture of the skin by creating a barrier that protects the skin.

/// Soft Toothbrush ///   A soft toothbrush or sponge is great for aiding in an even exfoliation creating a smooth and even surface for your lipsticks and lipstains to be applied smoothly to.




It's always tough finding the best lip shade for yourself when you're unsure of which one best compliments your skin complexion. I can admit that walking into a makeup store and being surrounded by so many different colors can be a bit overwhelming. Here's a short and sweet guide to color-coding your next pucker picking. The next time you walk into your local Ulta or Sephora, play with colors in these shades to see which looks best on you! Oh, and don't forget to come well prepped (exfoliate + moisturize) before trying on each one!

Fair ///  Nudes, Coral, Pinks, Apricrot, Red

Medium ///  Berry, Mauve, Rose

Dark ///  Plum, Wine, Brown, Deep Nudes

  all images: Fashion Gone Rogue, Yulia Terentieva Hits the Beach for Gioia Magazine by Alvaro Beamud Cortes

What's in your makeup bag? What's your favorite lipstick?!

-post by kimberly luxe

 

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fave new lacquer "slapper" by butter london & ring is the michael kors chain ring

personalized flatware from the loving spoon

clear spiked tray from the way we are

darla

my fave hot chocolate by mariebelle and some great reads in our bedroom.

-images by jen ramos




https://sexygirlspic79.blogspot.com/2013/09/pieces-of-my-life.html

Hi MADE BY GIRL readers! It's Kelsey here from Kelsey Nicole, welcome back from your long Labor Day wknd! Now that summer is coming to an end and we are on our way to fall, it is time to repair the damage the sun and chlorine may have caused to our hair. One way to repair damaged hair is with a rich hair mask. I am a fan of using coconut oil on my hair, but I sometimes like to splurge on something a little more fun. Here are a few I have my eye on:

Wen by Chaz Dean Intensive Hair Treatment | Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask | DermOrganic Intensive Hair Repair Masque | Rahua Omega 9 Hair Mask | Sachajuan Hair Repair | Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil Repairative Hair Pak | Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment | Aesop Rose Hair & Scalp Moisturizing Masque | Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment | Christophe Robin Wheat Germ Mask

What is your go-to hair mask?

- post by kelsey nicole

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Hi MadeByGirl readers! Kelsey from Kelsey Nicole here. Today I am here to share with you six beauty products that I have been loving this summer. Let's get to it!

 Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream
Due to the high heat, and sometimes often high humidity, I try to keep my makeup light in the summer. This BB cream is perfect for days when you want minimal coverage but don't want to wear foundation.

Essie "Big Spender"
Confession: I am a fan of this Essie shade year-round, but especially in the summertime. It looks great with a variety of skin tones and especially great with tan skin.

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil Light
The lighter version of Josie's Argan Oil is perfect for daytime wear. I know it is strange to put oil on your face in the morning, but trust me on this one. It absorbs quickly and does not leave an oil finish.

Benefit They're Real! Mascara
Everyone knows this mascara is great. What I didn't know was how great this mascara is at staying on in the water. While it is not waterproof, it surprisingly stays put at the pool or at the beach.

Bumble and Bumble Straight Blow Dry
My hair is naturally curly so it can get quite frizzy when I straighten it on humid days. This serum works wonders and keeps my hair straight through damp weather.

Fresh Sugar Shine Lip Treatment
I love Fresh's Sugar Lip Treatment, so when they came out with the Shine Lip Treatment, I knew I was going to love it as well. I was right and after one try, this gloss became a staple in my beauty routine.


What were some of your favorite beauty products this summer?

- post by kelsey nicole

https://sexygirlspic79.blogspot.com/2013/08/beauty-summer-beauty-staples.html

What's your favorite brand of makeup? For me, there are so many, I swear. But a few favorites are Laura Mercier, Chanel, Bobbi Brown, MAC & Lancome. 

Well, the people over at Lancome sent me the most amazing goody bag & of course,  Lancome has always been one of my go-to brands when it comes to beauty.  My faves are the lip glosses & their new perfume called "La Vie Est Belle" - which means "Life is beautiful"  --- smells great by the way!  I'm now going to be giving this scent to my mom for her upcoming birthday. 

So, let me break the down the goody bag: 

The Gloss in Love. This gloss definitely loves the lips, with its shine & long-lasting effect. It totally moisturizes & has a cool click-to-open package. Never seen anything like that! It has a lip hugging applicator which I find to be very ideal - as it truly hugs the lips.  

Juicy Tubes: This is my favorite lip gloss. It offers medium coverage while still providing color. Lips will be ultra-glossy with this tube-tip applicator, so if you like glossy - this is your gloss!

Vernis in Love. My 2 fave colors are 'Noir Caviar' & 'Violette Coquette ' This is a good quality polish,  with fade resistant shine. Great lasting color & shine, that's what I love about it. 

Bi-Facil. Lancome's eye makeup remover was one of the first I ever used.  This particular one activates when shaken and totally removes your eye makeup. It also conditions and refreshes your skin. It leaves the eye feeling refreshed without that oily residue that some removers leave. I hear it's also idea for contact lens wearers. 

Hypnose Drama.  Their mascara rocks. My lashes are instantly longer-looking and dark. I love the volume & drama effect this mascara has. No clumpies or flakeys, that's why it's my fave. 

Which makeup brands do you use?? Is Lancome on your list??

-image by jen ramos



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Hey readers! Kimberly here, bringing you a post about au naturel homemade beauty! I'm excited as this is my first post here on MADE BY GIRL, on beauty! Hope you'll enjoy it! 

If you're an aspiring domesticated goddess, like myself, then you're always looking for a great way to improve yourself, as well as, those around you in a healthy and organic way! Today I'm sharing a recipe with you that will not only make your skin glow but will also help slow down the aging process, as well as, burn fat deposits & TIGHTEN the skin! When they say, "beauty comes from within", they meant in more ways than one! So let's brew up this detox tea, shall we?

Yogi Detox Tea // WikiHow Lemon // Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar // Herbal Extract Company's Green Tea // Meghen Telpner Coconut // Silverbow Honey Co.

1 | Yogi Detox Tea "Our skin reflects our diet and lifestyle choices: it’s the mirror to internal health. It’s just as essential to cleanse from the inside; reducing internal impurities can help to promote clearer, glowing skin." - Read More: Yogi Detox Tea, Official Website. Drinking Yogi Skin Detox Tea at least once a day consistently will cool, soothe, rejuvenate, and repair your skin leaving it with a healthy glow.

2 | Lemon Is a Citric Acid which is great for treating acne, removing dead skin cells, lightening discoloration, evening out skin tone, disinfecting, softening and adding glow to the skin.

3 | Apple Cider Vinegar Balances the skin's acidity levels which reduces acne and evens out complexion. Apple Cider Vinegar also contains Beta Carotene known to fix damaged skin and known to reduce the effects of aging which makes the skin firmer. Apple Cider Vinegar's ability to increase blood stimulation keeps skin youthful. And ACV also reduces inflammation and reduces cellulite.

4 | Green Tea Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant that repairs the skin and helps treat many different skin conditions. It is also known to revive dying skin cells which is why it is often used to treat sunburn as it helps repair the effects of UV radiation exposure.

5 | Coconut Milk Reduces and prevents skin from sagging. Coconut also prevents signs of aging because it is high in antioxidants. It is also known to be rich in Vitamin E which helps keep the skin moisturized and reduces cracks, wrinkles, cuts and burns. Vitamin E is great for dry skin and skin ailments and has a natural SPF of 5.

6 | Honey Honey is a natural healer that keeps the skin hydrated for long periods of time, protects the skin from the sun, and acts as a natural anti-aging agent. It can also be applied topically as a face and/or body mask. Because honey is considered to be a humectant and humectants draw moisture from the air, it'll keep the skin well moisturized throughout the day!

-post by kimberly merilus

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Congrats LADIES!!

We'll be in touch soon!

BTW-  We haven't decided on the Design category yet - we are looking for someone who has a similar design aesthetic to this contributor. 



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https://sexygirlspic79.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-new-contributors-are.html

Contributors are such a great help and the good ones make my day! Love to see beautiful posts, don't you? I hope the previous writers got some great traffic out of it and were excited to be part of MBG! So, it is now that time again to switch out the current contributors & bring in new FRESH FACES & posts! I'm usually busy managing my MBG Shop, painting for my Cocoa & Hearts gallery, marketing, answering e-mail & maintaining my personal life. It's STILL a lot of work, so I'm back searching for the next contributors to start August 1st!!!!
 

I'd love to recruit 5-6 contributors to blog here on Made By Girl!  It's not going to be an easy task - but I'll choose bloggers for each category below. If you notice, this time we have a new category (Beauty)! Categories are:
 

• Decor/Interior Design
• Fashion
• Beauty
• Food

Below I've outlined the details:
 

HOW OFTEN WILL YOU POST:1-2x per month for 6 months. 

EXPERIENCE: Yes - Must have an active/updated blog. I'm looking for bloggers who have some knowledge of programs like Photoshop & have a 'similar aesthetic' as Made By Girl. The posts you write for MBG cannot be posted on your own blog, but you can link to it from your blog.
 

WILL THERE BE COMPENSATION:  Not at this time. But it's a great chance to gain more exposure & collaborate with MBG blog. I will also gift a LOVE print to all the new contributors who join up!

BIO PAGES:We'll be adding a page with photos & short bios of all the current contributors - here's an example. .

RESOURCES: It's very important to credit 'all' images properly.

PRETTY POST PLS: I love pretty & interesting posts. So pls put some LOVE into it! 

FASHION BLOGGER SUBMISSIONS: I will need some collage-style posts from you, NOT all outfit posts. 

HOW DO YOU SUBMIT: If you you want to give this a try, email me  & let me know 'which category' you're interested in. Write 'Contributors' in the email subject pls. ALSO, pls email me your blog so I can see your style! If you submitted last yr. don't be afraid to submit again!    

WHEN WILL WE SELECT CONTRIBUTORS: If you don't hear from someone at Made By Girl in about 2-3 weeks from this post, it means someone else was selected.  Unfortunately, we may not be able to respond to everyone. We will post the selected contributors in an upcoming post!

Thanks & looking forward to hearing from you! 

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Hi everyone, its Carlinn here with some bright neon fashion inspiration! Neon is a trend that is definitely not ready to bow out yet and we are so glad. Its going from strength to strength and we are seeing it paired with neutrals to add a splash of color, with structured pieces to add some flair and by itself for a sun soaked day look.

My favorite ways to wear this look is with accessories (think big bold statement necklaces) and bright nail colors. This way you can update your wardrobe for less and make any outfit fun.

                 Do you love or loathe this eye catching trend?

1.Neon green beanie from Topshop   2.Essie lights   3.Fluorescent lace dress from Topshop  4.Kate Spade wallet   5.Kate Spade watch

Images via Viva luxury & Pinterest 



-post by carlinn meyer 



https://sexygirlspic79.blogspot.com/2013/03/fashion-neon-is-back.html

Last year I decided to add contributors to Made By Girl blog & so glad I did! These talented ladies contributed many interesting posts as most of you may have seen!  So, it's that time again to switch out a few of the contributors & bring in new FRESH FACES & posts! I'm even busier managing my MBG Shop, painting for my Cocoa & Hearts site, marketing, answering email & maintaining my personal life. It's STILL a lot of work, so I'm searching for my next contributors!
 

So, with all that said, I'd love to recruit 7 contributors to blog here on Made By Girl!  It's not going to be an easy task - but I'll choose bloggers for each category below. Categories are:
 

• Decor/Interior Design
• Fashion/Beauty
• DIY
• Food

Below I've outlined more details & what I'm looking for.
 

HOW OFTEN WILL YOU POST:
1-2x per month for 6 months.

WILL THERE BE PAYMENT:
Not at this time. But it's a great chance to gain more exposure and collaborate with MBG blog.


BIO PAGES:
We'll be adding a page with photos & short bios of all the current contributors .

EXPERIENCE:
Yes - Must have an active/updated blog.


RESOURCES:
It's very important to credit all images.


PRETTY POST PLS:
I love pretty & interesting posts. So pls put some LOVE into it!

I'm looking for bloggers who have some knowledge of programs like Photoshop & have a similar sense of style as Made By Girl.  The posts you write for MBG cannot be posted on your own blog, but you can link to it from your blog. 

HOW DO YOU SUBMIT:

So, if you think you want to give this a try, email me 
& let me know which category you're interested in. Write 'Contributors' in the email subject pls. ALSO, pls email me your blog so I can see your style! If you submitted last yr. don't be afraid to submit again!
 

WHEN WILL YOU SELECT CONTRIBUTORS:

If you don't hear from someone at Made By Girl in about 2-3 weeks from this post, it means someone else was selected.  Unfortunately, we may not be able to respond to everyone. I'll post those that are selected in an upcoming post!

Thanks & looking forward to hearing from you!

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