VALENTINE'S DAY BEAUTY FAVES & TREATS

  
 

Thought I'd do a quick little Valentine's Day post with a few of my beauty faves! Pulled out some pinks, reds & purples - some old favorites as well as some new products I've recently purchased and have been loving! I also included a few pretty little goodies I got today.

 

 

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First thing's first...I received some awesome gifts from my family this Valentine's Day that gave me inspiration for this post! The beautiful, colorful roses are from my dad, the acrylic "S" and "J" are from my mom! I actually bought the gold vase last week but it was so pretty I had to throw it in the mix.

 

 

 The acrylic letters can be found at TJMaxx; my mom bought me the "S" and "J" for the blog...ShelbyJo, of course! The Beauty and the Beast book and the vase are both from Anthropologie. I absolutely love their home decor and books, they have so many great things for any style.

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On to beauty products. First up...MAC!

 

MAC is by far one of my favorite brands, their products are great quality. If you're looking for beautiful, pigmented eyeshadows I highly recommend MAC Pigment...any color will give you an instantly vibrant look. The pigment I have pictured here is called "Melon" and is one that I have had as long as I can remember. It is a beautiful peach-y pink color with high shine! One of my newly discovered favorites is MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish in "Soft & Gentle"...ladies, if you're looking for the perfect highlighter THIS IS IT! I adore this color, it looks great on any skin tone and is perfect for giving your cheekbones a nice pop of highlight. Both of these products can be found in MAC stores or on their website!

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Nars!!

 

 Another long-time favorite brand of mine! Their lip gloss in "Turkish Delight" is one that I have been using forever...it is a beautiful soft pink color that goes on very pigmented and lasts all day. Now, let me tell ya bout my new best friend y'all... the "Ita Kabuki Brush"!! I have seen this brush around for a long time but never wanted to spend the money on it. Recently, I decided to splurge and I am SO glad I did! This brush is fabulous for contouring, it gives such a flawless, blended look. I have tried a few different brushes that are said to be similar, but was left quite disappointed with each. I highly recommend this brand, they have so many great products and brushes. You can pick up Nars lip gloss at any Sephora store or online, however, this specific brush can only be ordered on the Sephora or Nars websites.

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Oh, Anastasia.....

 

 

Anastasia Beverly Hills is a fairly new brand for me, even though it has been around for quite some time, but I have fallen in looove! Although I only included these two products in this post there are so many great products that I use from the brand. Her new powder contour palette is so beautiful and perfect for any skin tone. I have used the clear brow gel for quite some time and I have found that it's the only one that keeps my brows in place all day and doesn't clump or feel sticky! If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw the post of my new liquid lipstick in Vintage...it is so incredibly beautiful! Both of these products can be found online on Ulta, Sephora or Anastasia's sites, however, the brow gel can also be found in Ulta or Sephora.

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Beauty Blender!

 

The original Beauty Blender is the definition of love, this little miracle sponge can blend anything out to a smooth finish! I love to use it when I am using cream contour products but I use it mostly to blend in concealer and even out my foundation. Just get this baby a little bit damp and it will give you a flawless face! You can find them all over the web and in several stores, just give it a quick Google and find your closest store! I haven't tried any of the other beauty blenders yet but I will be ordering them soon so I will give you guys an update when I get them.

 

 

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NYX Cosmetics!

 

 

NYX is definitely one of my favorite cheaper alternatives to the higher end brands. Their products are great quality and are perfect if you're on a budget. I bought these two together about a month ago and have been loving them! I was looking for a really good matte lip so I decided to try one of each. The Matte Lipstick in Hippie Chic is such a bright, beautiful color that will be the perfect pop for any summer look. I have also been loving this Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam, it is such a perfect red and goes on so smooth. I also love that neither of these products dry my lips, as most matte lip products usually do. You can pick these up at your local drugstore or order online!

 

 

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Last, but not least, one of my loooong time favorite beauty products...Tweezerman!

 

 

I know, it's kind of a silly thing to add in but I couldn't resist because they're PINK! I'm terrible at going to get my eyebrows waxed, I prefer to just pluck the strays away when I have time. I have had these tweezers forever (in fact, it's probably about time I got a new pair) and I love them! Tweezerman makes the best tweezers that are great for getting all those stubborn little brow hairs between waxing. I picked these up at Ulta, but you can find them in just about any drugstore or beauty store!

 

 

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So, those are just a few of my favorite Valentine's-themed beauty products! Comment below with any suggestions or requests, I love any feedback or new ideas. I hope everyone had a fantastic Valentine's Day filled with love! As always, thanks for reading.

 

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xo Shelby Jo

AMREZY INSPIRED LOOK

Hello beauties!

So, tonight I decided to do a look inspired by one of my favorite makeup artists on Instagram...AMREZY! She is absolutely beautiful and always has fun, creative looks on her page. 

Here is the look I was inspired by:

GORGEOUS...right?

It's a fairly simple look, but I love the way the liner flares out on the bottom!

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To begin this look I first applied moisturizer and primer which really helps to keep your skin looking flawless once you apply the rest of your makeup. This is definitely a step you don't want to forget!

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Next, I applied my foundation, powder, contour and highlight! I love using a light contour and highlight because it adds so much depth to the face and allows you to give shape where you may be lacking. For me, I have a really round face, so I like to really emphasize my cheekbones and make them POP!

Amrezy always has flawless skin and beautiful contour and highlight!

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I then went in and did my brows, eyeshadow, eyeliner and lashes. I recently got my Carli Lashes for Velour Lashes and am absolutely IN LOVE with them! They really are the perfect lash. 

Here's the final look:

This is definitely a night look as it is very dark and heavy, but I really enjoyed recreating it!

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A little comparison:

I forgot to apply my lipstick in the original photos so, of course, I had to go back and take some with the lips!

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Hope you all enjoyed this look! I will be putting up another IG recreation next week, let me know if you have any suggestions!

As always, thanks for reading!

xo Shelby Jo