Winter getaway must have!

I stumbled upon this winter getaway must have sadly upon my arrival home from the Caribbean BUT it didn't stop me from purchasing it anyway (you can never have enough products right ;). Stila has put together this perfect little kit with all of your holiday essentials! Bronzer, waterproof mascara, cheek and lip stain, and waterproof eyeliner all for $38!!! Find this wonderful treat at your local Sephora stores and be prepared for free drinks by the pool ;)

Lighten Up!

Highlighters in my opinion are grossly under appreciated and under used! This could be because the general public is reluctant to add shine to their everyday makeup routine, however what they would love to know is that highlighters can blur the line between pretty and perfect, let me tell you why. Iridescence in liquid foundations, mineral makeups and other highlighting products can create a flawless look with the help of tiny microscopic mirrors that reflect light. Have you ever looked at a picture from the summer when your cheeks had that dewy extra pretty glow from the combination of the heat and of course outdoor lighting? Well, that is a look you can achieve by adding a touch of highlighting foundation, blush or any other lighting product to the areas where the light would naturally hit first. Highlighters can also be used to create depth and contour. My favorite irridecence product is Cargo's Eyelighter, this product can be used to give the illusion of bigger and brighter eyes by adding a touch of product on the inner, outer and brow area.

Some other great highlighting products to try:

"That Gal" - Brightening Face Primer Benefits Cosmetics $28 -Their silky pink primer takes your complexion from dull to darling! Simply smooth on for the look of brighter, smoother skin.

NARS-Highlighting Blush Powder $25 - This can be worn on top of your makeup or alone to give definition and glow to your complexion.