sheer genius

we can't wait to try out these new sheer shades from american apparel... just in time for summer! and we love their cali beach names... especially moonlight beach (MBAH's old stomping grounds!)

happy friday! xx

things we love, that you should love

here are a few things that we think you'll love! xo, t & k

k:  obsessed with my new Dior Addict lipstick in beige dandy my cousin got me for my b-day, it's the perfect color for me and i feel so fancy wearing it!

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t: I'm loving my new cleobella bag... you must check out their new store in seal beach! 

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k:  i got one of these bkr water bottles for my birthday from my friend Amy and it's perfect for yoga and barre3.  i absolutely love it - there's nothing better than drinking from a glass bottle!

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t: my eye brow girl (who is also my skin guru) gave me some samples of this stuff and it's amazing! jam-packed with goodness for your face! 

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k:  retin-a is my new bff. i finally listened to my dermatologist, giving this a fair shot and it's working super well! the key is to start using it at night, every 3rd night and gradually work up to every night.  Also use it on super dry skin (30 minutes after washing) to avoid irritation.


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t: trader joes always has the good stuff. i'm loving their shave cream... no razor burn or irritations! it's the best. 

things we love, that you should love

hi! here are a couple of things we are currently loving that we think you all should run out and buy right now, too! xo

k: nars latest works-on-everyone multiple stick in g-spot. bomb.

 t: love the smell of this anthro candle...

k: i got these rad hair tyes as a gift and i'm obsessed!

 t: love the comb applicator on this napoleon mascara

k: just ordered these bad boys on sale and i'm not taking them off until it stops raining.

k: one of my new year's resolutions was to drink more water and this 40oz. bottle helps! i figure two of these a day and i'm good to go.

things we love, that you should love...

Here are a few things we're loving right now and you should too!

K: I thought I was being a bit ridiculous buying a bright purple lace bandeau for $37, but surprisingly, I have a lot of things to wear it under! It's perfect for anything that's a little too low in the front front or low sleeves under the arms! 

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T: my favorite nail polish color of the moment is sephora by OPI in "how cute is that?". it's a vintage pink color with a tad of shimmer.... perfect for summer! 

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K: Once again, I found another product by Laura Mercier that I LOVE. This oil-free foundation lays sooo nicely. The gal at Nordstrom suggested wetting the sponge to make it more like a tinted moisturizer. Love!

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T: this might have to be the best tank top ever made! it's reversible (scoop neck on one side, v-neck on the other!), seamless, comfy, ... and only $24 (at anthro)!  how smart!

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K: I practically live on black coffee and red wine, so I am constantly whitening. I love this mouthwash, it totally works!

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T: miss katie over at it's lovely lately made me this quinoa salad recently and i'm now obsessed with it (and all kinds of cold quinoa salads). she posted the recipe on her blog today... so try it out! 

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PS - check out our fab friend tori from sitting on a tree on the glitter guide today (photographed by shelby & i) --- we ADORE her & her style & her home! take a look!

things we love, that you should love...

Happy Friday! We're going to do a recurring post called things we love, that you should love, because that's kind of how this blog started! We were constantly e-mailing each other about things we bought or found that the other one should check out! Enjoy!

K: I just found this wax for brows and I totally love it!

T: my friend katie got me into this stuff --- it's SOOO yummy in smoothies!

K: I love this blazer by Gibson. I literally throw it on over everything - great purchase! 

 T: a while back when i was buying some pink lipstick at mac, the mac girl convinced me i needed this stuff... i'm so happy she did, because this stuff rules! keeps your lips bright all night & no smudges or pink/red teeth!

K: It's neurotic, but I honestly buy one of these tanks every time I go to Target. I sleep in them, workout in them and layer them under aforementioned black blazer. They're the best!

 T: i'm a nail polish nut... and i'm loving this brand because of their "3 free" polish.  no formaldehyde. no toluene. no DBP (Dibutyl Phthalate). they also seem to come up with the most amazing colors! my new fav is the color above - artful dodger

the beauty department

did you see miss conrad's new blog, the beauty department? 

i'm excited... it looks cute! 

loved the ombre nails idea that they had on there today.... 

go check it out! 

all images via the beauty department

products we heart.

Happy Friday, friends! There's nothing we like more than new products (unless of course, it's new clothes, shoes, or bags)! Here are a few of the things we are loving lately:

Amazing lipstick shades at MAC.
T: Something New (fab hot pink, no longer available online, but maybe in stores!) & Gel (sheer metallic beige that's amazing for everyday!)

K: Lickable (hot pink, similar to Something New) and Half N Half (neutral).

T: my dermatologist recommended this exfoliant by Dermalogica and it's been amazing for my skin!

T: um... loving the new OPI texas collection... "Suzi loves cowboys" is a good brown shade.

K: Just started using Laura Mercier's under eye concealer pot. The gal at the counter taught me to just put it right in the corner of my eye and then right under my lashes at the outer edge...the darkest spots. It is AMAZING.

K: Taking a tip from Gwyneth Paltrow's blog, Goop, along with the recommendation from my friend Amy who visits France at least once a year, I just ordered these two products from Avene on drugstore.com. Fingers crossed!

K: People think I'm crazy, but I shave my legs every single day. I have uber-sensitive skin, but I figured out a way to eliminate razor burn - Men's Gillette Mach3 Turbo Razors and Kiss My Face, fragrance-free shave cream. Works like a charm.

T: loving the paint pot eye shadows from mac... especially this shade: Vintage Selection
 (a frosted dirty peach).

Have a wonderful weekend! Get yourself a new lipstick or polish this weekend...we give you permission! ;)

sparkle-icious

photo via ffffound

i thought i'd be over sequins and sparkles by now....  but i can't seem to get enough! 

love this photo and i love these...

opi in sparkle-icious (the burlesque collection)

 madewell

jcrew

mac x disney

how fun is the new collection from mac, inspired by the "venomous villains" from disney movies?

there are 4 characters they based the collection on - cruella de vil from "101 dalmations", the evil queen from "Snow White", Maleficient from "Sleeping Beauty", and Dr. Facilier from "The Princess and the Frog". 

i want to get my hands on some of these nail polish colors!  what fun iridescent shades! 

see the entire collection here

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