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Month : August 2016

GRWM | Retouching Wands | Bobbi Brown

by Deüx Bella

GRWM | Get Ready With Me |Day to Night |Bobbi Brown Retouching Wands

Hey Guys! I have never done a get ready with me before so I thought tonight would be the perfect time to do it. Worked at Sephora today, came home and needed to get ready for a double date with my husband. I had to film this because I am so excited about the amazing new Retouching Wands from Bobbi Brown!

They are a beautiful magical retouching wand to perfect and retouch the skin instantly. Cheers to the weekend and my first GRWM, I hope you guys enjoy it. XO Lol don’t mind the little cameo from my little puppy Lady Girl. 🙂

 

So after watching the video If you guys want to know where to get these amazing Retouching Wands. They can be purchased at Sephora.com. ONLINE ONLY FOR VIB ROUGE clients and will go live for everyone online and IN STORES the beginning of September. I will be doing a full video and post all about the Wands once they are released for everyone! Stay tuned.

GRWM featuring the New Bobbi Brown Retouching Wands!

I used the Medium to touch up my foundation and under eye but did end up layering the Light to Medium for a little extra lift. To enhance the dimension in the skin I used the Rich as a cream bronzer and I loved how it looked.

Here is a list of what other products I used to take my look from Day to Night.

I started by layering the Slate Eye Shadow into my lower lid and into my crease. Then I smudged the Rich Navy Eye Shadow on top of my black gel liner. Of course I needed a little extra coat of the Eye Opening Mascara to finish off the eye look. To add a pop on my cheeks I used the Coral Brightening Brick layered over the Rich Retouching Wand. I had worn the luxe lipstick so I just blotted that off my lips and then applied some Lip Balm for a fresh and balanced look.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!

XOXO

D&M

 

 

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Easy Back to School Meal Options for Families On the Go!

by Deüx Bella

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToSchoolReady #CollectiveBias

 

Today I woke up before the sun and I was actually surprised there wasn’t a parade. It’s my little guy’s 2nd birthday today and I can’t believe he is two. Hence why I keep expecting a parade. You mean the world keeps on spinning? Lol.

He is very proud of that fact and my heart is literally melting when he tells people he’s “two” while holding up a chubby thumb and finger. He is getting SO big! He even has his “meet the teacher” today. Its the sweetest little play based program that allows us moms to rotate helping 2x a week for 2 hours. It’s pretty much the cutest thing ever.

He is so excited to be doing things like his older siblings. So with us in full back to school gear I thought it would be the perfect time to share our two of our favorite recipes for busy mornings: smoothies and protein pancakes. These also happen to be two of the birthday boy’s favorites so we had it for breakfast and I took pictures of my hubby putting it together! So glad he was there to help out! 😉

 

 

You might be thinking you’ve made plenty of smoothies but I add a secret ingredient that makes it extra delicious!

 

Chia Berry Sweet Cream Smoothie

Prep Time: 5min
Cook Time: 0min
Stand Time: 0min
Total Time: 5min
Yield: 4
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 8 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 4 Tablespoons flax seeds
  • 2 bananas (frozen or fresh)
  • 3 cups frozen mango, peach and strawberry chunks
  • 2 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 1/4 cups coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Free Italian Sweet Cream Flavored NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE® All-Natural Coffee Creamer

Instructions:

Add liquids first for better blending!

Place: Coconut milk, COFFEE-MATE®, chia seeds, flax, fruit and spinach, blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Time Management Tip:

One of my tips for busy women is to make smoothie packs! Separate all the ingredients (except the liquids) out and put them in freezer safe plastic bags. Label the date. Store in the freezer and you don’t even need to spend the time measuring!

For more delicious inspiration check out the Nestlé Flavorful Moments Pinterest Board!

Now until September 15, when you purchase any two (2) 30 oz. or larger Stouffers products and at least one (1) refrigerated Tollhouse cookie dough product at a participating Walmart store you can get a $5 Walmart egift card! Check out the dates and complete rules to find out how HERE!!

  • Step 1 - Purchase products
  • Step 2 - Take a photo of your receipt, the image must be clear and legible, with the purchase date included and showing the qualified purchase.
  • Step 3 - Text NESTLEFAMILY to 35350
  • Step 4 - Once confirming you want to participate by responding ‘YES’, you will be prompted to send the image of your receipt.

You can find the Sweet Cream Flavored NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE® in the same section as the milk!


The On the Go Family Dinner Options!

Since we have a crazy hectic day I grabbed a few other items while I was at Walmart to make our family dinner a little easier tonight, while we celebrate my little guy’s birthday. I love how easy these options are to get on the table. I add a few fresh veggies and fruits for sides and wah-lah! Dinner is done! That’s what I call adulting done right!

 

I used the STOUFFER’S® Grandma’s Chicken & Vegetable Rice Bake and added my amazing garlic broccoli and a simple spinach salad. This is a balanced meal that takes a few minutes of prep time.

Time Management Tip:

I use the time the bake is in the oven to help the kids with homework, do a quick pickup of the house and set the table. Perfect timing

 

I used the EDY’S® / DREYER’S Maine Blueberry Ice Cream for dessert and topped with fresh blueberries- if you have noticed a blueberry trend you would be right! That’s the little dudes FAVORITE food!

For more delicious inspiration check out the Nestlé Flavorful Moments Pinterest Board!

 

Now until September 15, when you purchase any two (2) 30 oz. or larger Stouffers products and at least one (1) refrigerated Tollhouse cookie dough product at a participating Walmart store you can get a $5 Walmart egift card! Check out the dates and complete rules to find out how HERE!!

  • Step 1 - Purchase products
  • Step 2 - Take a photo of your receipt, the image must be clear and legible, with the purchase date included and showing the qualified purchase.
  • Step 3 - Text NESTLEFAMILY to 35350
  • Step 4 - Once confirming you want to participate by responding ‘YES’, you will be prompted to send the image of your receipt.

 

With Nestlé, you have a variety of amazing products that are the perfect solution for the busy back to school season. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the table!

What are your favorite on the go meal options? I would love to add more to our rotation! Any tips or tricks for back-to-school?

XOXO~ M&D

For more delicious inspiration check out the Nestlé Flavorful Moments Pinterest Board!

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Fall Beauty Trends and Tips!

by Deüx Bella

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #ColorMeHydrated #CollectiveBias

As the summer winds down and the school year revs up we are excited to share a tutorial and tips based on the fall beauty trends that are forecasted for 2016!

 

 

This year the fall beauty trends are:

  • Berry lips paired with nude and gold eyes.
  • Pink lips with an eye of pale pink and chocolate liner (similar to our tutorial here)!
  • Neon and bright lips with glittery eyes
  • Gorgeous glowing skin (always in trend)

So off I went to Target to grab the items I need to keep me on trend this fall, but if you have ever looked for a berry lip you know there are a gazillion shades (okay maybe not quite that many but there are definitely a LOT)!

Browsing through the aisles I realized that my go-to vitaminwater zero, “XXX” is THE PERFECT berry color for the fall beauty trend! So I used it to match a few shades in some of my favorite formulas, and I stayed hydrated while doing it. That’s what I would call a win-win! Try it out, grab the “XXX” vitaminwater zero, and use it to match your berry lip shade this fall!

There is more to wearing a berry lip than just finding the perfect berry lip color.

 

 

Tip for the Perfect Berry Lip

Berry lips can look incredibly beautiful and elegant, if you know how to wear this type of makeup. Today, let’s have a look at some beauty tips on how to master the art of applying and wearing matte lip color:

1) Prepare your lips

Berry lipsticks (and any darker lipstick) tend to emphasize all the flaws of your lips, so it’s important to prepare your lips and make them smooth and soft. Exfoliating your lips can be a great solution to get rid of peeling skin to help your color go on flawlessly.

At-home lip scrub: mix some sugar with olive oil and honey and gently massage your lips with it for couple of minutes, then rinse! You can pick these items up at your local Target!

2) Add moisture

In order to keep berry lipstick fresh, make sure to moisturize your lips before applying your lipstick. You can moisturize your lips using your favorite lip balm or apply some argan, coconut or sweet almond oil on your lips.

 

 

3) Start off by lining your lips

Apply a lip liner all over your lips before applying your berry lipstick. Using lip liner will help you get neat, clean and beautiful result. Professional makeup artists use this tip all the time. Find a lip liner of the same shade as your lipstick and line your lips with it, filling them in. This way you are creating a base for your berry lipstick to glide on; the color will look a lot richer and more intense. Lip liner will also help your lipstick last longer.

4) Another coat

If you want your lip color to last even longer, then, after applying a lipstick, blot your lips with a tissue and reapply the lipstick again. This tip will help add intensity to your lip color and you will be astonished how much longer your lipstick will last. Blotting your lips with paper or tissue will help you avoid cakey and over-dry looking lips.

 

 

Steps for a Nude Gold Eye

 

Glowing Skin Tip

Last week we shared our Summer Beauty Tips and mentioned that staying HYDRATED is key to summer beauty! But hydration isn’t just for the summer months. It’s the key to beauty year round.

“Human beings were invented by water as a device for transporting itself from one place to another.”
― Tom Robbins, Another Roadside Attraction

Since we are made up 2/3 water and we can’t survive without it, maybe this quote isn’t to far off base.

So while we all know water keeps us healthy, we might not realize how imperative it is for our beauty as well!

1. Rejuvenates Skin

Drinking enough water brings moisture to your skin. It gives your skin greater elasticity and rejuvenates skin tissues. Before you buy expensive moisturizers and creams, make sure you are drinking your water! It’s a much cheaper solution!

2. Improves Dark Circles

A lot of people think dark circles under eyes are an inevitable component of aging. The truth is that dark circles result from dehydration and/or improper nutrition. Staying hydrated will go a long way to eliminate those dark circles. If you have dark circles, carry around a bottle of vitaminwater zero and you will be surprised how quickly you meet your hydration requirements!

3. Decreases Fatigue

Did you know that dehydration is one of the causes of fatigue. Drinking more water will help to energize you!

4. Prevents Acne

Acne sufferers often see a difference when they start drinking more water and other healthy liquids. Water helps to remove the acidic conditions that lead to the development of acne. Staying properly hydrated will cleanse your body of the toxins that lodge in your organs and lead to skin eruptions.

BONUS:

The XXX vitaminwater zero contains antioxidants! Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Yes please!

Save 5% Now!!

 

Being a busy working mother I find that having vitaminwater zero on hand helps me get the hydration I need and “hydrate my hustle”! I love that I can save 5% now too!

I am so excited about these fall trends- what do you think? Do you love them or hate them? Do you have a favorite vitaminwater zero flavor I should try?

 

XOXO~ M&D

 

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Tips For Clear, Beautiful Skin

by Deüx Bella

TIPS FOR CLEAR, BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Whether you struggled with acne as a teen, you’re battling dark spots in your twenties, or you haven’t quite figured out how to get clear skin based on your own skin type, everyone struggles with less than perfect skin. Is your skin prone to breakouts or irritation? Luckily, your skin can begin looking its best with a few simple tricks. This article will explain how to get the clear, smooth and acne-free skin you’ve always wanted.

SANITIZE YOUR SMART PHONE

The glass touchscreens on mobile devices are so good at spreading viruses that sharing them may be almost as bad as sneezing in someone’s face. All the germs land right on your cheek and jawline every time you chat away, causing pimples and irritation. To keep your phone (and face) bacteria-free, wipe it down with an antibacterial wipe a few times a day.

USE ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera is famous for treating wounds and scars and also acts as a remedy to get rid of acne fast. Apply Aloe Vera juice or gel on spots and let dry for about one hour before washing it off with warm water.

DEUX BELLA SECRET BEAUTY TIP: Use our frozen Aloe Vera gel cubes that we recommended for treating a sunburn in our Summer Beauty Tips, instead switch it up to treat inflamed acne!

WHEATGRASS JUICE

You will not believe what wheatgrass juice can do to your skin in terms of eliminating acne until you have tested it; it does wonders when it comes to getting rid of acne completely from your skin. Clear acne with juice

POP THE RIGHT WAY

If you’re going to pop a pimple at home, do it the right way. Run a towel under hot water, apply heat and pressure to the area of the pimple for at least a minute. This helps soften the skin around the blemish. Run the wash cloth again under hot water and repeat the process and swipe firmly upward, downward or sideways to remove the pimple head. The whitehead should slide right off with the cloth. Using a clean cotton swab, press on either side of the pimple until it’s drained. Cover with a bandage to keep the area clean while it’s healing.

HYDRATE YOUR SKIN

A dry face is much more prone to wrinkles and aging. Simply washing your face with raw honey before you sleep and applying a rich, non-pore clogging lotion with anti- aging properties will make a huge difference in the texture of your skin.

HYDRATE YOU!

Drink up! Hydrating helps your skin self-moisturize and cleanses your cells of built-up waste!

STOP TOUCHING YOUR FACE

Stop touching your face throughout the day! You pick up bacteria from every surface you touch from your keyboard to your cell phone to elevator buttons to menus at a restaurant, and all of that bacteria floods your face once you start touching your skin. Hands off, and you’ll see less breakouts.

USE LETTUCE LEAVES

Lettuce is among the best herbal remedies for stubborn acne. It helps in the improvement of the pimply skin. Simply simmer a whole lettuce in water for some minutes and use water as a wash. Besides being effective in eliminating acne, lettuce also soothes sunburns, wind burned as well as rough skin.

APPLY ICE

Rub an ice cube all over the area for about two minutes before applying an acne cream or a DIY face mask. OR TRY OUT OUR TIP FROM ABOVE! 😉

STEAM IT OUT

Put your face over a bowl of boiling water and let the steam moisturize it for two to three minutes. This helps in removing dirt, dust and oil from the pores of the skin without aggravating pimples. Make sure to hydrate after you do this!

 

OATMEAL MASK

Combine cooked oatmeal with lemon juice and egg. The oatmeal’s antioxidants will bring down swelling, while the acid in the lemon kills bacteria in your pores and the vitamin E in the egg will tighten skin so it appears perfectly smooth. For more skincare recipes make sure to check out our FREE ebook Natural Beauty.

We hope these tips help you keep your skin looking it’s best! Do you have any great skin care tips?

 

XOXO~ M&D

 


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Ultra Violet & Camel Makeup Tutorial |

by Deüx Bella

Ultra Violet & Camel Makeup Tutorial

Hello loves and welcome back!

Today I thought I would share with you a fun way to incorporate color into your makeup routine. You all know me, most of my looks are created with more neutral shades but today I used a POP of color from Bobbi Brown in Ultra Violet. Of course because I love my neutrals I had to pair it with my FAVORITE Camel eyeshadow as the transition color in my crease.

I had a lot of fun filming this for guys and I hope that you enjoy it!! I think this inspired me to work with even more color. Let me know what kind of looks you all want to see next. Watch the tutorial on YouTube.

Ultra Violet & Camel Makeup Tutorial | Shop The Look |

Here is the list of products used in the video. All of the makeup was from Bobbi Brown.

 

Sunday Riley Effortless Tinted Primer - Medium

Stick Foundation - Warm Honey

Intensive Skin Serum Concealer - Honey

Bronzer - Deep

Highlight Powder - Bronze Glow

Blush - Cranberry

Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick - Dusty Mauve

Eye Shadow - Ivory

Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow - Ultra Violet

Matte Eye Shadow - Camel

Eye Shadow - Rich Caviar

Eye Opening Mascara

Lip Color - Brown

Brightening Lip Gloss - Pink

 

 

I hope you all enjoyed todays tutorial! XOXO D&M

 

 

 

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