Beauty Find: current favorites

Here are a few of my favorites right now... 

Some I've had for awhile and others, I've only had a short bit. But all of them I currently liking...a lot! I have kind of categorized each product. Let me know if you have used any of these products, I'd love to know your opinion on them too. 

Hair:

I first heard about this hairbrush from Zoe from her YouTube channel Zoella. Then I saw it in ulta, and knew I wanted to try it, but didn't get it. Then I was in there again, and decided to buy it. Glad I did! It's great! So soft & so gentle! And it does what it says with the pamphlet it comes with, which states: promotes healthy looking hair by noticeably increasing shine, leaving it looking silky smooth after styling.  I would recommend it to anyone, it's that good! 

This stuff is so awesome smelling! Mmm, it smells floral-y/fruity, but it smells really good! And it gives my hair an extra oomph. My hair can last about 3 days of no washing, it was only doing 2, until I used this stuff! But this stuff costs $18.98! Eek! But it's really good!

Make-up:

This is one of my neccessities for leaving the house! I try to never leave without my bold brow! This is great! And the price tag is only $3.00! Ya can't beat that by much less! But it lasts all day, it doesn't smudge and it gives me the look I want!

I just bought this mascara and I must say it's amazing! And it doesn't have any of the harmful things that normal mascaras have in them. It's a vacation for my eyelashes! The formula is so soft, it doesn't flake & it's so easy to wash off! But even though it's healthier, it's still voluminzing and lengthening! Amazing product! It will set you back about $30. But hopefully it will last a long time.

This is my go-to shade for fall & winter! It's perfection. The perfect berry shade. 

All because a girl came into my booth last year at Funkyfinds with this shade on! I wouldn't have known about it if I hadn't of asked her what it was! Back to the color, it's such a deep color, but it's still soft enough for you to dab it on your fingers and rub it on your lips. 

These two NYX products are great. The wonder pencil is awesome for your lower lash line. It brightens it well. And the HD concealer is great for spot concealer & under the eye. It's a great pick-me-up eye concealer!

Last but not the very least, this blending sponge phenomenol! I really like sponges. I received this last Christmas and I thought I didn't have a use for it, but I finally figured out that I do and I've been using it non-stop! This is not the beauty blender. But I still like it!

Body:

I bought this last year and I really haven't used it much until recently. It's been great for my underarms. They have been a bit irritated with the other deodorant I've been using so I decided to try this again and so far my underarms feel great! It an awesome product!

Apps:

Two apps that I have been enjoying are: scrabble & kindle! It's nice to work out your brain! I recommend both apps! 

And there you have it! Hope you enjoyed it! Leave comment below, if you like any of the products or if you have any questions or statements! Love y'all! -Ryn

Beauty Find: Retro Matte

Yesterday, after church, mom and I decided to run errands. Well, one of my errands was to stop by Nordstrom.  (which is a BIG joke, no one just "stops by" in Nordstrom!) Anyway, we walked in and stayed for awhile, because a couple of weeks ago, my sister gave me a lipstick for running her errands, well that shade wasn't the one I liked, I think was called something Moroccan, so I had tried on lady bug, but they only had one tube left! And some lady snatched it from me. So I chose chili(because the sales girl, and might I add, rude sales girl pressured me into buying it.) Chili is a matte btw, and wasn't the greatest of shades on me... (But if you have it and rock it then more power to ya! 😉) Jokes on her though, I just exchanged it for the lady bug lustre! And I just adore it! It's the perfect fall color... Besides rebel... That ones a rich berry color and it's divine! 

I put the same aesthetic into choosing make up as I do with buying clothes and accessories,(and what tell my clients ALL the time, which is: if you don't love it, You will never want to wear it! 

I couldn't really get myself to wear that chili lipstick because I didn't feel my most confident self in that shade! For me, it wasn't a shade I was happy to wear! I'm sure most of you know how that is too!

Sorry, when I took this pic I was in a loopy mood! 

Here's a real smile! : )

It's simple tactic really, if you love something, you're going feel good about wearing it but if you're "ehh" on an item, chances are you will never feel comfortable wearing it and its better to save your money on something you really do love and buy that!

So just before I end up getting the lady bug shade... I spot MAC's new retro matte collection... Oh man! It was lovely! It has only been on the floor for a week and all of the shades were beautiful! So I contemplated whether to just get one of these matte beauties instead of lady bug or to just tack one of these shades onto my bill... I chose the latter... I bought the 'relentlessly red' and if you ask me, it's not really red, but more of a hot pinky coral. But I just really liked it! 

Even though it was the first day of fall, which I can now say "HAPPY FALL!!!"  I can't stray too far away from my bright lips tradition, because I just adore the bold lip look!(It's become my signature look) This shade will work in fall & winter too... or I'll just make it work! They also had a berry color, but they were out of it... Whew! I probably would have bought that one as well...

But you must go see this collection! It's worth it! Or you can go online and check out the outstanding colors! www.maccosmetics.com

Oh and they're $15.00ea.+tax.

And since it's a matte, it is drier & it's harder to reapply when you need to, because sometimes it makes your lips look like you need to scruff them...but the positive side to matte lipsticks are the fact that they act like a stain. And because they are so highly pigmented, they stay on your beautiful pout throughout your day! So buying a matte shade is worth it! I would just use a granulated sugar & olive oil mixture and scruff off the layer of dead skin on your lips before applying! You can also apply some lip balm like EOS or Burt's bees to give your lips a dewy-er look to them.

So anyway, I hope you have a happy Monday & a happy 2nd day of fall! 

And go see the new collection... I mean it! ; ) love y'all!

-Ryn

Style Find: Nordstrom goodies

Between falling in the shower and bruising my knee on Monday & yesterday stepping on my make-up mirror (Now, I know why I have calluses on the bottom of my footsies!) I've had a pretty adventurous week! How's yours been?! Haha! 

So, This past weekend I went to Nordstrom twice! (It was the end of the anniversary sale) And although I wanted to walk a away with a boatload of shoes and handbags, I refrained! I did walk away with some awesome finds though! 

Friday I found: 

Butter nail polish, they had a deal going on that if you bought 2 bottles of Butter London nail polish you would get one free! And of course I found three I liked from the get go! ; ) and my mama was so generous, that she bought ALL two/three nail polishes! 

(Colors are: blue-ish/purple; knackered, copper/champagne; champers & green; wellies.)

And a pair of round sunnies : ) like they are 1970's-esque! Super cute! These were $12.00! 

Then on Saturday I found: 

MAC candy yum yum lipstick. Super neon. Super cute & super matte! Perfect! Plus my sister blessed me with the lipstick! Bonus! 

Then I found some adorable fox post earrings in a gold tone! Super duper cute! It'll be uber cute with the necklace I'm about to make! Which those were $4.00 :)

And I also have been wanting some midi knuckle rings and I totally found some! They were $8.00 for 4! Not too shabby at all!

(Sorry but this was post polishing my nails, excuse the edges!)

Even with this small of purchases, it can totally impact your wardrobe considerably! A more fun & carefree-ness to each of your outfits you pair with. There's no need to ALWAYS buy big purchases for your wardrobe every time you go shopping, you can totally hit the makeup department & jewelry counter when shopping and supplement your wardrobe that way! :)

If you have always thought that Nordstrom was for the hoity-toity, you are totally wrong! Yes they do have items that are $300 for 1 item, but then there are times when you can find a REALLY good item in Nordstrom... For reasonable amount of moola! I would say Nordstrom is a high end way of shopping, but you can get amazing deals too! 

Do not be afraid of shopping in Nordstrom! If you are, go to Nordstrom rack first. See how awesome it is, and then proceed to Nordstrom! I'm pretty sure you're going to like it! And in every state & city they are a lil bit different! But still just as much fun! Plus most Nordstrom stores have a restaurant. Plus for an extra pick-me-up there are coffee bars in every store! My two favorite drinks are: cold brew coffee, with Sugar-free  mocha syrup & a lot of half&half and ginger peach ice tea! Soo yummy!

I'm hoping I'll get to the flagship store in Seattle, hopefully in February/March! : ) I'll let you know how that goes! ; ) 

One pet peeve that I have, I advise you not to do around me, is: to refer to Nordstrom as Nordstrom's. ugh, I cringe when people call it Nordstrom's! It's Nordstrom, people! There is no S on the end! Pronounce it Nordstrom, and I'll be a happy camper! Anyway, that's the end of my rant! Thank you & goodnight! Hahaha! 

Well, how'd you like my mini haul?! Was it all that you had hoped for?! (Sarcasm) let me know in the comments down below or on Facebook: Lauryn Bray or on Instagram:@RynB :)

Have a happy day, okay?! 

-Ryn

Beauty Find: You can't go wrong with lipstick & mascara...

(Girl about town) 

Nothing is as fabulous than a woman wearing no more than lipstick, mascara & a lil powder on her face. It's a confident act to do that, and such a pretty one as well! Going au natural is a luxury in and of itself! One should do it regularly...

I'm a big fan of bright lipstick & mascara. It's so simplistic/elegant to me. Just the other day, I just wanted to wear red lipstick. I haven't worn red lipstick since Christmas time... But I REALLY wanted to! And for those of you who don't know me, I carry about 11 MAC lipsticks + others in my purse... (I've got a hook up of Mac supplies) and I carry them around with me, pretty much everywhere I go! It's been like this since high school... Crazy! And i get a little sad when i change out my purse to a smaller bag or im travling, i then only bring 4-5... Anywho, I think what spurred on the red lips, was that I had on a white V-neck (which I made & I absolutely love!) and something about a white v-neck and red lips, it's just well um, sexy.... And very chic! 

Now to the other part of this blog, I'm a HUGE fan of mascara! I will layer and layer and layer mascara on top of over each other to make them stand out. I'm a fan of my length of lashes, but my sister has such luscious lashes! They are incredibly long. I almost think she took all of the length and thickness from both my other sister and myself.

(Russian red)

A few weeks ago, my favorite beauty store: Beauty Brands was having a fabulous event, which they always do! And they are ALWAYS so nice. And they take competitors coupons! Big plus right there, since there are days when I think Ulta doesn't even take their own coupons...

Anyway, the beauty event was about 15 or so different kinds of prestige(high end) mascaras for $10.98 ea!!!! A total steal! So I bought 2 different tubes of mascara, which were: hyperlash by smashbox & glominerals. I really like hyperlash, the glominerals one, ehhh it's ok, not my fave. But I'll still use it.

One thing to add, go to an event early, because if you waited like I did, well, lets just say, the selection is few... Which I would have liked to try some of the others... Next time! 

And then a few nights ago, I was at Kroger's grocery store, and I had just pinned this mascara, like two days before. And so I bought the maybelline cat eyes mascare, which I layer with Hyperlash... And it works great! And I think I paid only $5.89 for, and I think that was a good price for it. 

Side note: 

Funny story, years ago, I hated loose eyelashes! Grossed me out entirely! Where I made my family get the loose eyelashes off my face and made them get them off their own faces too. And the whole blowing it off your finger and making a wish thing, um no! Eww! That's just disturbing. Like I said, funny story! Hah!

My favorites right now:

Lips:

Impassioned by MAC

Russian red by MAC

Girl about town by MAC

Lashes:

Benefit They're real?

Smashbox Hyperlash 

Maybelline the colossal volume express in regard feline 

On my wish list to get:

Rebel lipstick by MAC ( I saw on a customer, with fair skin like me, last Fall at an event and I have wanted it ever since!)

Ruby woo by MAC (I've heard this is the best red lipstick ever! It works for any skin tone.)

-Ryn

Day 7 : Ryn Bray - These are a few of my favorite things....

Hi there, Ryn B here... I am the person behind StyledByRyn.com. My professions  are wardrobe styling & jewelry making. My Passions are to help women feel beautiful about themselves, to enjoy life, to go shopping, to have coffee, to be with friends, to give, to always be a better daughter, friend, sister, granddaughter & Christ follower. : )



My favorite things...

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad

[Repeat all verses]
So these lyrics are from a movie, by the name of The Sound of Music... I love this movie for so many reasons, but these lyrics seemed only fitting for this post, time & season! : )



Christmas is a time of giving! I love to give! my friends & family can vouch for that! I have already finished my shopping (which is unheard of, But totally worth it!) Okay, well I still have gift for my friends, but I can so do that in a short time... Once I figure out what to buy ; / But the hard part is not telling those who I bought presents for what I'm getting them! I think my favorite thing on Christmas Morning is watching their faces as they open their gifts from me... I love that almost as much as watching the groom's face when the bride walks down the aisle... But it is a magical moment then, and when I replay it back in my head.. Such a wonderful feeling : )

I can only imagine, what The Lord was feeling when he saw the wise men, sheep herders, Joseph & Mary stare in awe of such a gift, that the Lord bestowed upon their hearts and the hearts to come! It was the ultimate AWE moment! And such a gift to give! No one can out do that gift! ; ) I don't think anyone would want to!



These are great for gifts or to be added to your own Christmas List : )

Here is my list:

Downton Abbey Series:
Oh my gosh, can't say I have ever been addicted to a TV series, quite like this! It's sooo good! One of the reasons I love it, is the costuming! Omgosh, So gorgeous!!! I want a relationship like Mr.Bates & Anna, and Lady Mary & Sir Matthew... So good I tell you, so good! I recommend it 110%! (I'll let  you in on a secret, I want to speak in a British accent after watching! hah!) The third season comes out on Jan.6th 2013 on PBS... I would say, you should check out and watch the first two seasons before it, so that you are caught up and not wondering what is happening.

Hulu: HERE & PBS: HERE

Mac Lipstick:
My favorite go-to brand for lipstick! I have always been fond of lipstick ever since childhood. But I do have about 10-15+ tubes of their lipstick! I adore my lips when My eye makeup is simple & my lips are the focal point. : ) Go to the Mac store or a Mac counter... They can help you! : ) My new ones that I want ever so badly: Shanghai spice & rebel...
(spoiler alert: I hate their Lipglass, blech! It's too sticky/tacky in my book, and when in wind and your hair is down, it's the worst!

MAC: HERE

Oldnavy Rockstar jeans:
Some of the BEST JEANS Ever! I have 4 Pair of them! They hold their shape, they have 19% Elastic/spandex and SUPER Comfortable!  I wear mine all of the time (in black)! They now have polka-dots & animal print ones! : )

 

(You can buy them: HERE)


My favorite earrings ever. Maude C. has the best earrings! I wear mine ALL of the time... I've pretty much given up on other earrings. : ) They go with any outfit, They are light weight, And they're so stylish! And they're Leather! My Fave!

(You can buy these HERE)



My favorite rug. I bought this for my studio! It's perfect for my space. It looks like a huge cable knit throw. So unique! I love it!

West elm: HERE

The cutest tunic ever! I just bought this as a Christmas gift for myself ; ) in white! So cute! I've admired since this past march! So I bought it! Yippee! Haven't worn it yet... : /

Anthropologie: Here

What I want for Christmas, is this iPad case! How cute is this?! It's adorable right? I mean walking around with what looks like a book, buuut... Babam! It's an iPad! Hahaha! it's so quirky, it's cute!

Uncommon Goods: HERE

Scarves! I love scarves...probably as much as Hilliary Duff! She's always wearing one! But I do. I really do! They are so compatible with almost any outfit!

 

 

These are some really cute ones: HERE & HERE



This Ring... SOOO so cute! I love the point so unique! I would wear this everyday for sure! : )

Find it: HERE

Another item I added on my Christmas list: Ray-ban sunglasses... Mmm I love me some Ray-Bans!

Nordstrom: HERE

I received a headband like this one, as an early Christmas gift... and I absolutely love it! I can wear it with so much! Just to add a special touch to any outfit!

Anthropologie: HERE

Such a cute pair of shoes that you can actually wear and walk in without looking like a duck!
and in such a fab color too! Gold!!!!

Anthropologie: HERE

 

WarbyParker Glasses. I have seen these on so many blogs and sites, and friends of mine have them. They are so cute! a retro chic aspect. I'm most likely going to order mine in January. a start to a whole new year... With reading glasses...

But on Warby Parker, they have perscription glasses for $95... Can we say bargain? and for just five days, you can borrow five pair for free! (you'll still need to give them your credit card for sucurity purposes)

 

Warby Parker: HERE

 

 

A friend of mine has this book. When I first say it I fell in love with it. I loved the look of it, the thought of it & Lady who wrote it! If you want to develop or deepen your prayer life with God. This book will help you do so! She is so anointed! I can't wait to order this book, so excited!

 Lynne Hammond - Devotions for the praying heart: Prayer notes 'Limited addition"

 

 

 

Lynne Hammond: HERE

 

I love the Carol Burnett Show! I used to watch the re-runs as a kid! Carol Burnett is like the Kristen Wiig of the 1970's-1980's... She hiliarious! This was like SNL that was clean... And when Bob Mackey designed her clothes/costumes : ) What an awesome Christmas gift that would be! : )

                                                                      Find it: HERE

Who doesn't like Magazine subscriptions?! I really like People Stylewatch, Instyle & Lucky! Those are the best for Fashion & fashion related articles.(plus they have really cute outfits to copy! These magazines focus on fashion & only Fashion!

 

                                                                     Find them: HERE
(P.S. If you sign up for Ebates.com, You receive cash back through websites you order from, and this website is averaging to 26% of your entire order and the keep tabs on the orders you make and two times a year they send you a big fat check : ) Use me as a referral: Maudecclothing@gmail.com , Please & thank you! )

I absolutly love this Eyeshadow! It's my favorite!!! I can just wear a simple eye, apply grce eyeshadow, some eyeliner, and tons of mascara and be done with it! It's such a preety color! It has such a shimmer to it that is so worth it to wear! Try it out, you will not regret it! It's the perfect everyday color : )

  Bare Escentuals grace eyeshadow: HERE

 

 Also, Here is an amazing website that I am connected with, you should check it out & connect with girls all over the world: Global Girls If you need prayer, please don't hesitate to ask!

 

This is the season of giving..

If you don't have Jesus in your heart, I encourage you to make a home in your heart just for Him. You won't regret it! He will give the most amazing love you have ever experienced in your lifetime! and for those of you, that have strayed... Go back to Him. He loves you a great deal.

 

Love to all of you and your loved ones on this very special season! : )

-Ryn