Monkey Love: Flip-Flop Art!

You guys know how I love monkeys, right? Well, I was online the other day and saw the coolest thing… a huge, colorful monkey statue made out of flip-flops! Literally flip-flops. As in sandals! It’s the craziest thing because it’s massive too. The monkey is in Brazil and it was built with the help of local students. Apparently it’s called “Fat Monkey.” LOL. They used flip-flops because they wanted to spotlight something that was iconic of Brazil, and so they picked the flip-flop. I think it’s so cute and I love how the monkey looks like it’s is just hanging out, relaxing in the sun.

Here are a few photos from the Florentijn Hofman website…

And here’s a video showing how the monkey was made:

Drugstore Beauty: The Perfect Primer + Video!

When you’re doing beauty on a budget, the best place to turn is the overflowing aisles of your local drugstore. Sometimes drugstore beauty products can be hit or miss, so you can imagine how excited I was when I discovered a product that I can honestly say: I cannot live without it! What is this new must have product? It’s L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base.

This magical product is basically a primer that you put on under your foundation to even out your skin tone and add an extra layer of coverage. It’s also supposed to minimize pores and make your skin look airbrushed, even if you’re not wearing makeup over it. The product has a really, really light icy pink tone to it that helps perk your skin up and gives you what looks like a glow from inside. I really liked this product as it definitely met the mark on all of its claims. My favorite part about it is that it makes my skin look like it has a perfect natural glow, which I think is because of its pink tinge. And Elle Fowler agreed and she made this video about how she loved it! <3
 

You can apply it over your entire face like a primer it will make your foundation last longer. But, if you use it all over, it will probably run out quickly. The product comes in a pretty small jar, priced at $12, which is a bit on the expensive side for drugstore makeup, so I use it more sparingly. I just put it on the problem areas of my face, like on the apples of my cheeks where I have some acne scarring and a little bit on my chin where my foundation tends to splotch a bit. Another reason I am a big fan of this stuff is because you can actually use it underneath your eyes as well. This is really cool because you have to keep most primers away from the eye area, but this one is really moisturizing and helps fill in all the fine lines under your eyes. In fact, it’s actually advertised as being able to be an under eye primer as well for your concealer.

This base has the same feeling as the Smashbox Photo Finish primer, so it gives you a perfectly smooth canvas for underneath your foundation. This also allows for better foundation application. But the Smashbox primer doesn’t have that pink color to it, which gives the L’Oreal base that amazing glowability (Is that even a word? I think it should be… haha). Needless to say, I think that pink undertone in the L’Oreal version is what gives it it’s edge. The L’Oreal give your skins a glow from within, which shines through your foundation (even though it’s under your foundation).

Overall, I really, really like L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base. It’s a great product, at a fairly reasonable price, and it’s great for everyday use. I would recommend it to anyone with especially dry skin, like me, or anyone who wants to add a bit more depth and glow to their daily foundation regime.

New Video(:

My new video is now posted so check it out(:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxPR4GoAHZY

Trends that need to take a HIKE!

I’ll be honest with you guys… I don’t love tie-dye stretchy leggings. I mean, I love leggings—come on, they’re so comfy! But, the tie-dye kind should have been long gone yesterday! My 8 year-old sister recently wore a pair and looked fierce, but I think there should be a cut off age. Like, maybe 10 or 11? I don’t know, maybe it’s just me, but I don’t love seeing older people in these garments. What do you think about them?

Also, I’m also not too crazy about “shutter shades.” Ya know? The sunglasses that have slits in them that leave you wondering how the person even sees? Yeah, those! Not cool!

New Video Soon(:

Hello Beauties. Today I did film a new video and I am currently editing it to make it perfect. In this video I will mention a couple you-tubers and a cosmetic line that i love. There is also a contest include for a prize pack!(: So I will post the video soon but always stay connected through my twitter and youtube(:


http://twitter.com/#!/LilySchwarz


http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLilySchwarz?feature=mhee

Get Bikini Ready with this Natural Detox

Summer is underway and it’s time to whip out that adorable polka-dot bikini and walk the beach feeling strong and confident! Look fab, fit and be healthy like it’s nobody’s business. What better way to jump-start that beautiful you than the safe and nutritious ways of Kaeng Raeng natural detox?

Kaeng Raeng is an all natural, vegan meal replacement detox program designed to help jumpstart weight loss, improve digestion, bolster immunity, remove toxins, reduce bloating, and give you that natural vegan glow (who doesn’t love clear skin?). Kaeng Raeng works to bring out your inner beauty by flushing toxins and reducing those junk food cravings.

So what is Kaeng Raeng detox? 

It’s a gentle, filling, and delicious meal replacement program. Just drink one shake per meal time for 3-6 days.You can also eat as many of your fav raw fruits and veggies as you want!  Each shake makes a delicious fruit smoothie and is packed-full of all the great stuff your body needs to keep you strong, healthy and energized for those busy summer days. Get fabulous celeb results without the sacrifice!

Kaeng Raeng is 100% all natural and contains no stimulants or laxatives, so you can feel confident going about your fabulous life. With Kaeng Raeng, starving is not an option. These powerful juice smoothies will keep you feeling strong. As an added bonus: KR is proud to be vegan – a portion of every sale is donated to the American Humane Society.

 Kaeng Raeng comes in 3 day or 6 day supplies and three levels. Each program comes with all three delicious flavors: blueberry, blackberry, banana; mango, peach, pineapple; and strawberry, raspberry, pineapple. Get started for just $16/day. Want to try a taste? Get an individual packet for just $7! 

Kaeng Raeng might help you boost your confidence in that teeny tiny bikini, but most importantly Kaeng Raeng helps to safely jumpstart a healthier lifestyle (and did we mention better skin too?). Commit just 3 days to this plant-based diet and you’ll never look or feel better!

Can’t wait? Order today and receive 15% off with coupon code ELLEBLAIR15 (exp 11:59 pst on 7/20/11).

GIVEAWAY(:

Hello Beauties(: Today, I was looking at my feed here on this blog and came across one that was intresting. I follow a blog  [ THE DRIFTER and the GYPSY ] and she is doing a giveaway. The prize is $100.00 to spend at Adore Fashion. So go to her blog to enter(: Im attaching the details also in here(: SO ENTER!!!



One of my favorite online vintage shops, adorevintage.com, is giving away a $100 gift certificate for a very special winner to spend on anything from the store!

3 WAYS TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this post.

Get an extra entry if you tweet about the giveaway or mention it on your blog. Be sure to leave a 2nd comment saying you tweeted and/or featured it on your blog. (note: if you featured this giveaway on your blog AND tweeted, you get ONE comment for the tweet and ONE comment for the blog feature, making it a total of TWO extra ways to win.)

**Open to all readers, international included**

I will draw a winner Tuesday, July 20th