The Beauty Pie: summer

Hey kids! So today I thought I'd share some new sunglasses I bought this season. We all know the exciting new shape that's in this year: round cat-eyes. I was going crazy looking for sunglasses like these and I finally got my hands on them (surprisingly, they didn't have any at H&M or Forever 21). The top pair I found on South Street in Philly (there are a lot of accessories stores there, and I literally don't remember which one it was), and the bottom two at Aldo (2 for $20 on sunglasses). I have to admit that I wasn't sure how this trend looked on me at first, but I'm definitely in love now!

Also, I wanted to share a new website that I recently found with you guys. Before I found these cuties at Aldo, I was about to buy a few pairs on here. They have tons of options (even men's) and very very inexpensive! And I do believe it was free shipping :)

Either click the picture or click here to visit ZeroUV.com. Thought I would share this little gem with you guys. What would you do without me?!?!

Thanks for reading,

Miriam <3

Hello readers! Today I thought I would feature my favorite part of my beauty routine: highlighters! I love to highlight my cheekbones, especially in the spring and summer. I usually achieve this look by using a moisturizing foundation with brightening effects such as Almay's Wake Up foundation (featured in my Spring Makeup Look video tutorial HERE).

In the picture above I have some of my favorite highlighters (I rotate them and use different ones each time I apply makeup). So, if you're on the market for a new highlighter, these are some to consider:

1. NYX Liquid Illuminator: As you all know, I'm a huge NYX fan. Their products are seriously so good for the price and you can never go wrong with them. This is a good one for a subtle glow, just use underneath foundation, and remember -- don't apply powder on top, it'll mattify it and that defeats the purpose!

2. Victoria's Secret Ultimate Glow Face Trio: I love this little compact for traveling. It includes a bronzer, blush and highlighter (and a mirror), so it's super easy just to chuck in your travel bag and you don't have to worry about bringing too many separate products! Also, the blush color is BEAUTIFUL.

3. Benefit High Beam: I really like this little thing, but I always pair it with the Benefit Posietint because they look beautiful together. These two products are great for a subtle flush and glow (a lot of times, I add a powder blush and highlighter on top for a better effect). Also, as I've mentioned before, make sure you apply it on top of foundation, never on top of powder! It will not blend well and it'll just look weird. This also goes for any other Benefit tint.

4. Milani Illuminating Face Powder: I love this product so much, I even included it in my February Favorites video (if you want to watch, just click HERE). This powder is great alone or over a liquid highlighter. It's a beautiful combination of pinks and golds that work perfectly to create a natural glow. I like to apply it on my cheekbones, chin, nose, and cupid's bow.

5. Boots No. 7 Skin Illuminator: This is my FAVORITE highlighter!! Most of the time I apply it before (or after) foundation and then I go in with the Milani powder right on top. It also has a really cool applicator. When you open the cap, it'll reveal a brush applicator. You just squeeze the tube and apply it using the attached brush. Just a tip: a little goes a long way with this product, so don't go too crazy! I am obsessed -- I really suggest trying it!!

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Thanks for reading! I'd love to hear some of your favorite highlighters... I'm always up for trying new ones :D

Miriam <3

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