I’m baaaaaaaaaaack!
Vacation was a blast. The takeaway: how I live in a city without a brick and mortar Zara + a Topshop is a straight up miracle. Seriously. Bless Chicago and it’s Magnificent Mile.
On the blog today is a super easy, definitely breezy dress from Target with a pair of chunky-soled ankle boots. Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but the weather’s still warm here in Kansas City.
The Vanity: Younique Giveaway.
I’m a mascara girl. Armed with a solid tube of mascara that lengthens + separates makes me feel like I can conquer the world. Or at least like I don’t look half-asleep. (Same thing, right?)
My esthetician gave me a Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes kit to try. I had heard a little about the product before, and knew of a friend who tried ’em with awesome results, so I was game. Younique’s fiber lashes are a 2-step system and a 3-step process. Each kit comes with 2 tubes:
- A tube of the transplanting gel
- A tube of the natural fibers (made from green tea)
On clean lashes, you follow this process:
- Apply the transplanting gel as you would mascara, root to tip of your top and bottom lashes.
- Apply the natural fibers from mid-lash to tip, slowly wiggling the wand to build the lashes up and out.
- Seal with a coat of the transplanting gel.
I dig this stuff; it’s a great way to build up your lashes without falsies (which I find super tricky to apply and uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time). A few application tips I’ve picked up along the way:
- Apply before concealer + foundation. Fibers can flake onto your undereye area during application, and you don’t want to ruin your flawless face trying to wipe them off. So apply lashes first, then use a makeup wipe to clean up any fiber flakes, and finally apply foundation and concealer. Boom!
- Go slow + light-handed. Moving too quickly with a heavy hand deposits a ton of fibers on your lashes, which gets real clumpy real fast.
- Use the fibers sparingly on your bottom lashes. Overloading on the bottom = spider eyes. Just a little touch of the fibers here, if any.
- Don’t forget your usual. Swipe on a coat of your normal mascara after you apply the final layer of transplanting gel to give your lashes a bit more volume.
Now I’m offering you the chance to win your own set of 3D Moodstruck Lashes with a $30 giveaway to Younqiue. The brand offers a wide range of makeup and beauty products, from super saturated pigments to BB cream. The winner of the giveaway will get to choose her own product, up to $30 retail.
PS- can’t wait for the giveaway and want to buy your own set of 3D lashes? They retail for $29 (which I routinely pay for Diorshow) and you can pick them up right here.
Enter now!
The giveaway runs through next Tuesday. Go, go go!
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Love that little dress and cute necklace too.
xo
PinkSole
That dress is great with the boots! Love that high pony tail!
Cha Cha The Fashion Genius
You are so cute here. Glad you had a good vacation!
Such a great summer dress, but it totally works for early fall, too!
Love this look! Super cute!
Thanks for linking up with us for Stylish Tuesday!
XO, Joanna
I have been wanting to try the 3D lashes for months now! Great giveaway!
Too gorgeous!
WOW sucha beautiful dress, love how you paired it with thos boots <3
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Such a great transition style for fall – those booties are great!!
I’ve been on the hunt for this mascara for quite some time – so I think I’d go for that!!
Such a pretty dress! Love that it’s from Target! 🙂
Excited about the giveaway, too!
Lovely dress!
Victoria | GlamFizz
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So pretty! I love the ankle boots with the dress. And what a cool giveaway! I hope I win. 🙂
Loving the high ponytail! 😀
You have been doing it up right this summer with your fab collection of dresses, rompers and shorts. Love this Target piece and your delicate accessories!
Gina – On the Daily Express
I can’t wait to switch out the sandals for booties with my dresses for a few more weeks! I’ll be visiting that Magnificent Mile you speak of in a just a few short weeks 😉
26 and Not Counting
You are just the cutest!! Obsessed with that dress and those boots are amazing! Glad you had a great vacation! 🙂
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Such a cute dress & really love how you paired it with the booties!! Sounds like a great vacay:)
Marta, xo
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I’d say at least 50% of my summer dresses are from Target. They have the best selection. This one is so cute!
Welcome back, I hope you had a great time!
You look easy, breezy, beautiful in this cute dress! I love it.
Xo,
http://www.chiclyyours.com
I LOVE that dress and it looks so pretty paired with those booties!
The Style Storm
<3, Christina
What a cute dress! Target does it again! 🙂
You look awesome! I love those booties.
I don’t know about you, but I typically need a vacation after my vacation, haha! Hope you’re all rested up!
I always have trouble finding transitional pieces in between summer and fall, but this outfit is perfect! I love that dress with those boots. Looking fab girl!
XO, Jaime
RegallySoled.com
Just as amazing as always <3
Lena
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Great outfit, girl! Hope to hear more about your vacation adventures!
What a cool giveaway! I’m excited for this- my sister has tried this before and absolutely loved the fiber lashes. I have been meaning to get a kit for myself! 😀
Glad you had a great vacation! Love the dress with the booties!
Jill
dousedinpink.blogspot.com
You wear a high ponytail better than anyone else! So cute! 🙂
I did a review of that mascara and it is AMAZING! I loved it. How I live in a city without those things also baffles me. Here’s to hoping we get one someday. A girl can dream, right?? Love that necklace you have one.
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Gorgeous!
Oh my gosh I always get sad when I leave Chicago, too, strictly about the fact that Cincinnati doesn’t have a Zara or Topshop!! It’s so sad! At least you can stock up on the necessities when you’re visiting. I’m loving this high ponytail on you!
What a beautiful look! Love The dress!
Those booties are amazing! Love them with this cute Target dress. Target seriously has some awesome stuff!
Great look, girlfriend!
Girl, I am loving this look. So cute! And the giveaway is so awesome- I hope I win!
I’d pick either the eye liner or mascara! Thanks for the chance!
Hi sweetie
so pretty dress,
Love your watch
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage diary Fashion Blog
I would love a few of their Moodstruck precision pencil eye liners – I really like the Prim and Proper colors!
Loving this dress/boots combo. Such a simple look but so pretty too 🙂
Katie
http://alwaysfashionablykate.com
Lovely dress… perfect combo with these boots!!!
Kisses darling!
Expressyourself
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Love the boots paired with the accessories. Lovely!
-Anne
anneandspencer.com
That is the perfect summer dress!! I know what you mean about Zara hahah… Such an addiction!
XX
http://www.themirroronthewall.com
love your watch!! hope you had fun in Chi-Town!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
I’ve been hearing such great things about that mascara! Love that dress!
Love the dress and it looks great on you:)
Awesome look!
Gorgeous, girl! Loving the booties with that cute dress! Target totally does it again!
I can not believe that I live in a city without Topshop either! It is torture, but we still have a Zara or two! I better win those lashes!
-Kat
http://www.katwalksf.com/
Love, love, love this outfit. Super fab!
http://www.kissthechic.com
So glad you are back, can’t wait to see what you scored in Chicago.
Natalia