Rosebud Lips

My lips are probably my most favorite feature on my face, because they in case my smile & they turn into a rosebud when I pucker! They also are the softest things when I scrub them : ) They also wrap around my words! And they have to put up with me licking them, which leads to drying them out : / But there is always good news about ceasing dryness, and here are some things that I use:

EOS Lip balm: $3.29

Love this lip balm!
1.because of the shape of the dome balm & 2. because I love how it makes my lips so smooth & minty fresh!
 http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2221109&productId=xlsImpprod3490245&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80066%20cat1090001%20cat80178#sku2221112

Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm: $8.00

If I got a years worth of this stuff I wouldn't complain! I love everything about this stuff! (I currently have it on as I type) I bought this lip balm after I saw it in a few magazines I was reading & I finally caved and bought it & I don't regret it one bit! I love the hint of pink it has, the painted floral metal tin it comes in, the vintage vibe it gives off, the minty-ness in it, the french words it has on the container to describe it & it's made in the USofA! It's 0.8oz of goodness right here! It's the best $8.00 I've spent! Love Love Love!

http://www.sephora.com/minted-rose-lip-balm-P164932


Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers: $5.00

This product gives off just the right amount of color! I myself love the cherry color & the caramel color : ) It's 100% natural. Bonus, right there, folks! It also has a really great tingle to it because of the peppermint oil they put in it.! I love this lip balm! But be careful not to get carried away with adding too many layers, because yes they are sheer, but they add up! It has a fair amount of color to it! Sheer Pleasure (pun intended :) )
http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/lips-lip-color/lip-shimmer.html



And those of you who love soft lips, Here is a recipe I concocted just for this reason, and it won't dry those pretty lil' rosebuds either! This is especially great when you are about to wear brightly pigmented lipsticks...
Mix together these ingredients in a small sauce pan on low heat:
Granulated Sugar (organic is great, but regular is good too!)
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Peppermint extract
Vanilla extract (you can use other scented extracts too)

Then let cool for two minutes, then pour into a container.
Then rub a dime size onto your lips, and buff! (I use a Clarisonic Mia, but you can just use your hands or a wash cloth in a circular motion) and then wipe clean! You will have a nice layer of oil on your lips, which feels wonderful! It will absorb!

http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/sonic_skin_cleansing_systems/sonic_skin_cleansing_system_mia2/?gclid=CNvtoaTRtrECFWVvTAodzHsAWw


I myself LOVE bright lips, and I think this will be and probably already is, my trademark : ) I just love the look of a natural face and I only use one brand of lipstick to get my colors of lipstick! That brand is MAC of course! I carry pretty much all of my colors with me, and we're talking about 11 to 15 containers of lipstick!!! I just don't know what I'll be in the mood for! ; )
My favorites are:
Nicki Viva glam $14.50

Lady Danger Matte $14.00

And since this pic doesn't do the color justice here's another pic:

Frou $14.00 ( It isn't bright but it's sooo pretty in the fall & winter)

Russian Red $14.00 "The truest of reds that I have tried! it doesn't turn blue-ish!"

Impassioned $14.00

Cut a caper $14.00

Crosswires $14.00 (such a creamy orange)

I encourage you to play in the make-up department or in a MAC store to find your perfect shades for skin tones : ) I know you are going to find some goodies!

Let me know what your favorites are! I love to try new things!

Enjoy!

Life is better with Mascara : )

Mascara is a cosmetic commonly used to enhance the eyes. It may darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes. Normally in one of three forms—liquid, cake, or cream—the modern mascara product has various formulas; however, most contain the same basic components of pigments, oils, waxes, and preservatives.

Funny story, A friend of mine, has fair skin & red hair, and her lashes are blonde, well we were working together on a team, and another person asked her if she was wearing white mascara! No she had just forgotten to put mascara on! Hah!

See Mascara helps : )

One of my favorite things about make-up is the mascara! It defines your eyes quite nicely! I love how long my lashes look! It makes the makeup stand out & add perfection to your face! If you want a bold look add a smokey eye, or if you want a natural look(I do this on a daily basis, then I add a pop of color to my lips) , add shimmer nude eyeshadow, thin eyeliner (I like the Ulta brand automatic eyeliner pen) and two coats of mascara! But you can add mascara to your eyelashes on so many different looks! I LOVE mascara!

My favorites so far:

MAC Plush Lash Mascara $15
It has a rose scented smell to it, But It doesn't irritate your eyes, so that's a very good thing!
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/152/1580/Plush-Lash/index.tmpl

Benefit They're Real! Mascara $23
Most favorite! Love this stuff, It does make my eyelashes look as if I have falsies on! They're great! :) You can also get a trial size at ulta for about $10 and it lasts along time :) THEY'RE REAL! lengthens, volumizes, lifts, curls & separates. Benefit cosmetics jet black, long-wearing formula won't smudge or dry out! It's true! I'm so not lying! I heart this stuff!
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/theyre-real?ext_id=psad_Ggl_US&siteID=qBNKlhsBsB4-02mfy._oZ_HSGLozTv6xyQ
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4141629


Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes $5.19
I've read that many makeup artists use great lash, because it's tried & true! It's great for layering with other mascaras, plays nicely with others ; ) I layer it with my MAC plush lash all the time! It gives you a nice oomph to your lashes which is ALWAYS nice!
http://www.drugstore.com/maybelline-great-lash-washable-mascara-very-black/qxp10998

I have found that getting the mascara off your eyes can be tricky! Very tricky! A good hint is to use coconut oil on the hard to get off mascara, by rubbing in circles gently until you have what I call raccoon eyes and then wipe off with a washcloth... The oil breaks down the particles in the mascara, to where you can easily remove it, and the coconut is a great hydrating moisturizer for your skin : ) it's never harsh on your skin, especially on your tender skin around your eyes, which is important that you aren't rough with them, we wouldn't want to cause wrinkles! $8.49
http://www.vitacost.com/natures-way-efagold-coconut-oil


Also when you have a great eyelash curler! The world is your oyster! I love the way it gently curls your lashes to perfection! Tweezerman makes great eyelash curlers.  $12.00
http://www.drugstore.com/tweezerman-professional-classic-lash-curler/qxp158195?catid=183641

Enjoy!

Nails : )

I love how your nails make a statement for you & for your outfits! Use this as a guide line for you to your very own at home Manicure and Pedicure, if you are that adventurous! : )

You can use a coral color and then add a streak of white stripe using a nail pen, before you use your top coat! :)

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2201585&productId=xlsImpprod2300073&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2becreativefunnailswk412&categoryId=cat80068#sku2201583


MacBeth Butter London Nail Polish: $14.00
The perfect creamy coral polish! My fave! I finally got this after "eyeing" it for several months before, I decided I "needed" it! So now I have it! and I'm thinking about switching my nail color that I have on now to this... It also looks fab with glitter on all ten, or just one finger. You pick! My favorite glitter is an OPI which is: Gift of Gold, Unfortunately it was discontinued, but Ulta has some amazing nail colors from their nail line! Also, Sephora's nail line has some great colors in their glitter department!

http://thedailyvarnish.com/2010/12/13/opi-gift-of-gold/

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/butter-london-3-free-nail-lacquer/3117709?origin=keywordsearch&fashionColor=&resultback=0


Next we have:
OPI My Private Jet $8.50
Love this color! I think it was my first "dark" nail polish, and I fell in love with it! It's a dark charcoal/black/taupe polish with shimmer in it! Super cute & fun! The shimmers remind me of a hologram of sorts... Super chic!

http://www.beautystoredepot.com/product/OPI-MPJ/OPI-Nail-Polish---My-Private-Jet.html?meta=GBASE&metacpg=OPI-MPJ&utm_source=gbase&utm_medium=CPC&utm_content=&utm_campaign=OPI-MPJ?meta=GAW&gclid=CITCvPy8sbECFclgTAodcj0A9g


And the last:
Okay so this is a toss up, I REALLY like Essie Pink Parka $7.50 but then I like Savina color Dream... The Essie color is bright hot pink, that has the same color to it as J.crew's shocking pink color that they use for their clothes! But then I also really like Savina's Dream $3.19 because it also reminds me of J.crew but in a different way, It look great when you are wearing bright coral lips! And it looks great with leopard! but it's an electric orchid color! super cute!! Love both!

http://www.internatural.com/item.php?item=139457

http://www.aluxabeauty.com/opinailpolish/essie-core-line/2785-pink-parka-essie-polish-color.html


And these are just for extras:
OPI Start to Finish Base coat & Top coat $11.00
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=205395&catid=183599&aid=338666&aparam=205395

And Essie Super Duper Top Coat $8.00
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Super+Duper+Top+Coat_35586.htm

And this is how I prepare my nails for the polish:
If I have old polish on, I take it off with acetone nail polish remover from walmart or target with a cotton ball, then I take an orange stick and push back my cuticles,use nippers if need be on cuticles, then I use a rough nail file to shape my nails, then I use a smooth nail file to smooth ridges, Then I use a 4 sided buffer to buff the the top of my nails & then I polish on the base coat, wait a few seconds, then I polish on my nail color, then I wait a few seconds, then brush on a second coat, then to top it off top coat, and leave it to dry! Usually takes 20-40 minutes to dry. Sometimes quicker when I use a speedy dry top coat. A good one to use is Essie Rapid Dry Top Coat. And if or more adventurous choose matte about you for fall! Super quick & super chic! (looks great on taupe & grey nail colors)

And then of course, toes are entirely different! Soak, scruff, push back cuticles, snip cuticles if need be with nippers, clip, file, smooth, buff, top coat, wait, nail color, wait, nail color, top coat, dry!

Enjoy!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/15140855?adid=22222222227000595602&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=13690300510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem


http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2210682&productId=xlsImpprod1470066&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80070

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2210682&productId=xlsImpprod1470066&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80070

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2105322&productId=VP10581&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat120096

http://www.amazon.com/Orange-Stick-Cuticle-Pusher-Manicure/dp/B000FKXSU4

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2243328&productId=xlsImpprod4160165&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat120096

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2064724&productId=xlsImpprod560326&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat120096

I think a beauty week is in order : )

So this week we will go from nail polish to shampoo to perfume! Top three's from me :) A special guest writer may be in order :) We'll see! - Ryn

StyledByRyn

Hey guys, This is Ryn , I am a stylist & jewelry/accessories designer for the fabulous Maude C! I love to write & I love fashion, so this is a genious idea to write about fashion! I have little favorites and outfits to share! I ope you enjoy reading and seeing the things I put on here!

So I will post a bunch of tips to keep your things renewed or re-purposed. I'm going to be working to get you out of any style ruts, to get your confidence back, the fit just right, and the little extras to get you motivated to be styled! I will also be adding a few of my faves each week, Some suddenlies and surprises, and I know great things are up ahead for us! Come by anytime! Feel free to message/comment me with any question you may have on anything I can help with!


Stay Beautiful!
Enjoy - Ryn

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Sunglasses!

I absolutely adore these!!! So excited to buy them! My friend Hannahbeth actually inspired me to buy them! She has a pair of Ray-ban Wayfarer Sunglasses, And I have been playing around with the idea, And I really like them! I think I can take on the responsibility of  owning an expensive pair of sunglasses! I was always the one were I would buy $7.00-$12.00 pair of sunglasses, because I just wasn't careful enough to dish out $125.00 for a pair of sunglasses! But I will definitely still buy the cheapies! Are you kidding me?? I love my sunglasses collection! : ) Ebay has some ray-bans as well for alot cheaper, so if you can't justify paying that much, always look for them on ebay! As you probably can tell, I love any form of shopping : )




http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ray-ban-new-small-wayfarer-52mm-sunglasses/3331187?origin=keywordsearch&fashionColor=&resultback=2226

Ballet flats... Cece style!

I love these Cece ballet flats from J.crew! They're so comfortable & so luxurious! I love the look of them! I love the poppy color! But they are very useful in black & nude! Also charcoal & a royal blue would be just perfect! J.crew has suede & smooth leather ballet flats! They also have other styles of ballet flats too : ) You could pair these with an outfit, that has skinnies, a sweet sweater and a light jacket or capelet! Or a sweater with an A-line skirt and a messy hair bun! Super cute! : )

Pictures used from: pinterest.com & Jcrew.com