Stephie Estie

PopSugar Must Have Unboxing December 2015!

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Hi everyone!  How was your weekend?  It’s windy and gloomy over here today but luckily I have an insight to December’s PopSugar Must Have Box to brighten things up.  Let’s get to it! 🙂

Luv AJ The Rose Gold Ombre Bracelet, $65 

An ombre bracelet that has a mix of silver, rose gold and gold plating.

Swing Design Nova Blue Mist Jewelry Box, $36 

A jewelry box that has a stitched blue leatherette and suede interior-perfect for housing the rose gold ombre bracelet we received.

Jewelry Box

My Cup of Cake Classic Belgian Chocolate, $5.99

It doesn’t get much simpler than this three minute gourmet souffle that features dark Belgian chocolate and all-natural ingredients.

Meri Meri Silver Stars on White Glitter Tape, $4

Perfect for the holiday occasion, this white glitter tape adds a sparkling finish to your gifts.

Nima Oberoi Lunares Geo Stopper, $24 

An exclusive geo stopper, wine lovers will appreciate this bottle stopper that is handcrafted to not tarnish or break so you can reuse it.

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Stowaway Cosmetics Creme Lipstick Trio, $30 

A lipstick trio that is designed for the girl on the go.  They are small enough to fit comfortably in your clutch and also to be used up before they expire. Shades include Muted Plum, Raspberry and Cranberry.

Tiny Prints Gift Tag Stickers + $20 Promo Code, $20 (Special Extra)

Another great holiday item, these heart gift tag stickers have already been used to seal Christmas gifts.  A $20 off your purchase card was also included with this.

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Below is a swatch of Muted Plum.  I may gift the others away so I didn’t swatch those but one is a bright red shade (Cranberry) and the other is similar to fuschia (Raspberry).  These remind be of Bite Beauty except Muted Plum has a little more slip to it which makes it glide effortlessly on the lips

Muted Plum

Stowaway Cosmetics Muted Plum

As with my other PopSugar boxes, I am pleased with the items included in here, especially the lipsticks and the holiday tags!

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What do you think of this month’s box? 

Stephanie 

Skin Tip: Take 5!

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Happy Friday everyone!

With the holiday madness, don’t forget to take 5 minutes out of your day for you. Sip a cup of tea, meditate or flip through a magazine.  It’s good for your overall health and you’ll release some stress.

Have a great weekend! 

Stephanie 

December Birchbox Unboxing 2015!

December Birchbox

Happy Thursday everyone!  December’s Birchbox is in so let’s get to it! 🙂

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk 

For a few years now, I have been wanting to try out this dry shampoo so when I saw it was included, I was happy.  After trying it though, I found it to be sticky and it doesn’t have a scent per se but still smells kind of odd, if that makes sense.  Not my favorite dry shampoo yet but I’ll give it another shot.  Bonus points for not leaving a white residue behind.

JUARA Coconut Illipe Hand and Nail Balm 

This balm is supposed to hydrate, firm and plump hands as well as improve nails and cuticles and with this cold weather, it was good to put it to the test.  It is fast-absorbing but not as hydrating sometimes as I would like.  The scent reminds me of the beach so it’s a nice little pick me up during the afternoon.

Harvey Prince Sea Salt Texturizing Mist 

I’ve seen this in multiple beauty blogs and I’m glad it was included.  It has a citrusy, floral-esque scent and it gives a nice, beach-like texture to my ends when I flat iron my hair.  Would definitely invest in the full size bottle.

Blush + Shadow

Coastal Scents styleEYES Eyeshadow Palette- socialEYES 

This month’s sample was an eyeshadow quad from Coastal Scents.  While I love the colors, a vibrant turquoise and lovely gold, I will be giving this one away, hence the reason for no swatches.

theBalm Cosmetics FratBoy 

You gotta love the packaging on theBalm Cosmetics and the nifty names they come up with.  Again, the color looks lovely but I will also be giving this one away as I have colors that look similar.  Although I am not entirely fond of the size of the sample-it looks like it would be an eyeshadow sample-my previous experience with their blushes was great so I am sure this is no different.

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Overall, this was a good box filled with items I have been eyeing for a while now.

What’s your opinion on this month’s box? 

Stephanie 

Christmas Gift Guide 2015!

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Hi everyone!  Can you believe Christmas is only 10 days away?  Yikes!  Time flies.  In case you’re still looking for gift ideas, check out today’s post.

Ban.do Good Ideas Notebook Set from Bella Eve Boutique, $14

Start off the year right with these chic Ban.do notebooks and journals offered by Bella Eve Boutique. Use them to jot your goals for the upcoming year or to write that story that’s been brewing in your mind. Make sure to check out Bella Eve Boutique’s offering of fashion and jewelry while you’re there.

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Le Labo Rose 31, $70-240

If you’re looking for a unique fragrance, look into Le Labo.  Made with high quality natural oils, Le Labo fragrances are vegan, handmade in their own lab upon order and can be labeled with the name or message of your choice.

 

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Renee Rouleau Merry Mint Buffing Beads , $29.50

Get your holiday glow on with this special holiday exclusive.  Buff away dry, flaky skin gently with jojoba beads suspended in a creamy peppermint-scented base.  Skin will be left feeling soft and refreshed.

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FitBit Flex Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker Wrist, $99

Perfect for those who are trying to keep/stay fit, this light-weight device allows you to track how many steps you take, calories burned and distance traveled.  It can also monitor your sleep patterns and automatically connects your data with popular health and fitness apps to help you to accomplish your goals. fitbit

Modply Vera Wood Watch, $89

This handmade wood watch provides a distinctive take on traditional watches.  I helped my sister pick one out for our dad earlier this year and he absolutely loved it. You’ll definitely get a one-of-a-kind gift with this one.

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Too Faced Melted Kisses and Sweet Cheeks, $36

Lastly, no beauty blog Christmas guide would be complete without a makeup set.  This set from Too Faced is perfect to give to your makeup loving friends or can be split up and used as stocking stuffers.

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What items made your gift guide this year?  

Stephanie 

Skin Tip: Use a Sleeping Mask This Winter!

A sleeping mask may just be what your dry skin needs during these chilly months.  Simply apply a layer before bedtime to lock moisture in and rinse off in the morning.

Have a great and safe weekend everyone! 

Stephanie 

Best Foundations for a Glowing Complexion!

Hi readers!

Today I’ll be sharing  my top three foundations I like to use when my skin needs a little extra help in achieving a glowing complexion. 🙂

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Lancome Teint Miracle 

You’ll get a nice, dewy look with this medium coverage foundation.  A little goes a long way and it does a good job of concealing any redness in your complexion.  Combination skin types may want to apply a bit of powder as it can tend to appear oily after a couple of hours.

 

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Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua 

Definitely the sheerest and the lightest-weight one of the bunch, I love how it allows your skin to look like skin without flaws.  It melts right into skin and after a while, you’ll forget you have anything on.

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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Illuminating 

I love the fact that you can wear this alone or mix it in with your favorite foundation to get a customized radiant complexion.  Works really well on mature skin to give it a youthful glow.

What are your favorite go-to foundations for a holiday glow?

Stephanie 

 

Sephora VIB Haul + Mini Review 2015!

Sephora VIB Haul 2015

Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing the items that I purchased for myself during the Sephora VIB 20% sale along with a mini review of each.  There’s a few that I ended up returning but here are the final products I am keeping.  Let’s get to it.

Face

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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 in Nude 

One of the best tinted moisturizers out there, I love using this for an everyday look.  It’s light-weight, doesn’t make me breakout and with a variety of finishes and colors, you’re bound to find one that is perfect for you.

Sephora Collection Colorful Face Powder Blush in Can’t Stop Smiling 

Once I saw the Sephora Collection Blush display, I knew I had to check them out.  After swatching a few shades that caught my attention, I ended purchasing Can’t Stop Smiling.  Described as a “salmon pink”, this blush has a surprisingly creamy consistency and is nicely pigmented.  It does take a little bit of an effort to blend out but overall, I do like it and the shade is unlike anything I own.

Beautyblender The Original Beautyblender 

Yes I finally gave in to the hype and I’m glad I did.  This tool is a game changer when applying foundation as it helps it melt into skin for a seamless look.  If you’ve been on the fence in trying this, I highly recommend that you do.

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Sephora Blush Can’t Stop Smiling Swatch

Eyes

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Too Faced Shadow Insurance 

I had to pick up another tube of my favorite eye primer.  I have used this for years and I honestly have no intention of straying.  No other eye primer makes my eyeshadow last without creasing like this one.  My only complaint is that with every new tube, the consistency comes out a bit oily and watery but it goes back to its normal creamy consistency after.

Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling and Lifting Mascara 

I bought the travel sized version of this mascara and I will be purchasing the full-size once I am done.  I love the brush that comes with this which really does elongate and curl lashes.  Best of all, it doesn’t irritate my eyes.

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black 

When looking for a liquid eyeliner that won’t budge, I don’t have to look past this Stila one.  Hands down the best liquid eyeliner I have tried so far and another favorite item I’ve repurchased throughout the years.

Lips

Burberry Lips

Burberry Burberry Kisses Lipstick in Peach Delight No. 57

Ah, Burberry.  After falling in love with their blush, I wanted to try out other items so I choose these two lip products.  This lipstick is a nice pink-peach color that can be used as an everyday shade or paired with a more dramatic look.  It glides on smoothly and it’s neither matte nor creamy but very comfortable to wear.  Plus, the cap is magnetic and how awesome is the design?

Burberry Burberry Kisses Lip Gloss in Nude Beige No. 17

I always have room for a nude beige lipgloss and this fits the bill.  The gloss isn’t sticky and it gives a nice glow to the lips without making them look overly shiny.  I will be honest and say that the lasting power on this is not long-maybe about 2 hours- and it’s not the most moisturizing. But, I do love how pigmented this one is and it looks great on its own or over lipstick.

Burberry Swatches

That’s it for this haul.  Are any of these your favorites?

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See you Thursday, 

Stephanie 

Now On Bloglovin!

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Hi everyone!

Just a quick post letting you know that Stephie Estie is now on Bloglovin too!  It’s another way to follow me and all of your other favorite blogs in one platform.  Leave your links below if you are on there too!

Have a great Monday!

Stephanie 

 

Current Workout Playlist!

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Hi everyone!

With the holiday madness in full swing, it’s definitely important for me to keep up with my workouts to relieve some stress and of course not feel too guilty for certain holiday indulgences.  I compiled of list of songs currently on my playlist because a workout without music is just not complete, am I right? 🙂

Tove Lo- Talking Body (Clean Love Edit)

Calvin Harris ft Ne-Yo- Let’s Go

Pitbull ft Chris Brown- Fun

Fitz and the Tantrums- The Walker

Justin Bieber- Sorry

Taio Cruz ft Travie McCoy- Higher

Havana Brown ft Pitbull- We Run the Night

Ariana Grande ft Zedd- Break Free

Calvin Harris ft Haim- Pray to God

Walk the Moon- Shut Up and Dance

John Newman- Love Me Again

Britney Spears- Work B****

Years and Years- King

Land Del Rey- Young and Beautiful

Tell me, what’s on your playlist? 

Stephanie