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Free Diamonds. 'Nuff Said

What's better than diamond jewelry? Free diamond jewelry. 

It kinda doesn't get any better than that, right? And while I could go on and on about how investing in your own jewelry collection is empowering and all that - the truth is? It's MUCH better when all you have to do is click a few buttons and wait for the UPS guy to ring your doorbell.

My favorite Diamond Diva. Who's yours?

So - without further ado - here is how a jewelry hound can get said free diamonds.  My sugar momma, Jewelry.com launched their Diamond Diva Sweeps today and they're handing out a 1/2 ct diamond right hand ring worth a cool $1749 this time around.

Not too shabby.

Click here to enter (it's free, people) and check their Facebook Page on Monday, November 7th where they'll announce the winner. 

Easy. Breezy. Bling-tastic!  Good luck, and weigh in here with any ideas you have for their next giveaway. They picked the piece their Facebook Fans like the best the last time - so just let me know what piece YOU want to win and I'll make sure they get the word.

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Makeup for Interviews

Hello Lovelies!

Job interviews are terrifying!

So what makeup can you wear to help give the best first impression?

Simple, understated and polished

Neutral and natural- you, but cleaned up and ready to conquer.

DON'TS:

Drama Queens

Some people might think that they are making a striking, bold move,

but you don't want anything to detract from your professionalism.

This means no bright colors, dark lips, shimmery highlights, or super smoky eyes

Basically, go for "daytime" not "nighttime"

TeenyBoppers

You want to appear mature and competent,

so avoid anything that will make you seem adolescent.

No glitter, sparkles, super shiny lipgloss, bright or black nails, or blue eyeliner

DO'S:

Skin

Your skin should look healthy and clear

Basically, you don't want your skin to be something that draws attention.

Illamasqua skinbase foundation

very light on the skin, but covers well and looks effortlessly natural

Estee Lauder Double Wear

for more problematic skin,

this full coverage foundation will cover almost everything and last all day

Clinique Airbrush concealer

light reflecting particles make this the perfect undereye concealer and brightener

MAC studio finish concealer

amazing!

Eyes

Go for a neutral eye: muted eyeshadow and curled, mascaraed lashes.

If you like a little shimmer, your eyes is where you can get away with it.

MAC eyelash curler

very good, not as good as Shu Uemera but you can't get that in the US anymore

Clinique High Impact Mascara

my current favorite

Urban Decay Naked Palette

every neutral color you will ever need, great deal, amazing quality

Tip: If you feel naked without eyeliner, try brown instead of black

or an eyeshadow on the lash line instead

Cheeks

You want a fresh natural flush, barely there

Nars Deep Throat

beautiful and so unassuming

like Orgasm, but without the shimmer and pinker

(lovely on warm skin tones)

Mac Lillicent

This gives the most natural glow to olive or golden skin tones

Lip

Soft and as close to your natural lip as possible

You don't want your interviewer staring at your garish lips the whole time.

see my au natural lipstick post for some recommendations

Nails

You want to look well groomed but you don't want them to distract

either go for a well manicured bare nail

or try some muted colors

OPI: Bubblebath

Essie: Cafe Forgot

Orly: Toast to the Couple

Hair

Clean, managed, and under control

It doesn't matter much how you wear it, but keep it out of your face.

Again, no distractions.

(WRONG)

A few great examples:

Berit is coming soon with interview fashion advice!

Stay Lovely!

<3

Claire

Blogs You Should Follow: Studs & Pearls

I thought it would be a great idea to begin a new little post topic of blogs our readers should check out. My first recommendation is Studs & Pearls.

As a lover of all things DIY, Kirsten at Studs & Pearls blows my freaking mind because her blog is purely DIY. Her vast creativity and ability to craft DIY tutorials accessible and do-able by every skill level is something I've always admired.

Here's a few of my favorite projects she's done:

(DIY Burberry studded trench)

(DIY statement rings from random found objects)

(DIY lanyard weave cuffs)

Check it out and bask in the cleverness!!

Love,

B

Natural Looking Lipstick

A great way to find a natural looking lipstick is to first identify the color of your naked lips.

Are they pinker? more beige? more golden?

Then, think about the color of your skin.

Are you a pinky (warm) or yellow (cool) or neutral undertone?

Once you have figured that out, you can go looking for complementary shades.

Try and find a shade that is close to the color of your lips

and that is in the same tone range as your skin.

Here are some of my favorites:

Pink lips, cool toned skin should go with golden pinks and soft rosy corals

MAC Shy Girl

Estee Lauder in Crystal Tiramisu

(estee lauder's crystal range is beautiful for a sheer, shimmery color thats not too glossy)

cool skin and golden lips go for caramels and peaches

Revlon Super Lustrous in Fleshtone

MAC freckletone

Warm skin and pink lips should go for true pinks

Estee Lauder in Crystal Baby

Revlon Superlustrous in Pink in the Afternoon

and neutrals can go either way!

MAC Cherish

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

(looks dark, but goes on totally sheer and barely there)

Questions? Comment!

<3

Claire