Sephora July Wishlist

I'm coming at you with a list of some goodies from Sephora I'd love to get my hands this month! As I'm sure almost every person on Earth knows, Sephora is basically a makeup lovers Wonderland. They have so much to choose from. I lose my mind when I go into the store, always so overwhelmed and in love with the product, not to mention I lose whatever was in my bank account.

This month I decided to chose some random items I've been eyeballing for a while now.

Let's take a took!

Tartelette in Bloom Palette $45 | Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette $54 

These palettes are stunning. I've been crazy over the Tartelette in Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette in particular, for so long now. The colors blow me away and the best thing about them is that they will compliment pretty much every skin tone and eye color. I mean you can always make it work, just remember that. If you wanna rock a certain color, do it!

Makeup is all about expression so don't ever feel like you're "not allowed" to wear a particular color or shade. You do you, boo.

The other palette is the very popular Naked Smoky by Urban Decay. If you're looking for something to help you perfect your smoky-eye, this is for you. Be sure to go to your local Sephora and try the colors out before you dish out the $54. I'm sure you'll fall in love all over again.

T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand $270 | Too Faced Love Flush Blush $26 | Bite Beauty Matte Lip Crayon $24 

These next few products are just some random beauties I ran into on the Sephora website. I was instantly intrigued by the design of the T3 Whirl Trio Styling Wand. I've always been into the idea of an interchangeable curler. I know it's not necessarily a new concept but it is still a brilliant one. It's a bit pricey at $270 but I'd say it's worth it. It's made with a ceramic PTC heater that self regulates temperature to prevent over and under-heating, giving you the perfect curler basically.

Too Faced has the cutest packaging! The idea of a heart shaped blush makes me smile...and also makes me want to buy one. I've always been a sucker for packaging. If the design is nice, I'll usually try at least one product from the line. I'm really liking the colors Baby Love and Love Hangover.

I've posted about the Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayons before. The formula is wonderful. The scent is lovely and for the quality of the product, $24 is a pretty reasonable price. This month I've fawning over the shade Amaretto.

Flowerbomb Extreme by Viktor & Rolf $135 | Pour Femme Intense by Dolce & Gabbana $97

I'm not gonna lie...I have an addiction to collecting perfume. Mainly because of the design of the bottles (I told you I'm a sucker for packaging!) but also because I like having options when I go to grab a perfume to wear for the day.

I went through my 1.7oz. bottle of the original Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb in an embarrassingly short amount of time. It is definitely in my top three all time favorite scents. I can't get enough! This is the Flowerbomb Extreme. It's bigger, badder, sister. It smells divine. Two thumbs up to Viktor & Rolf, they are doing it right.

I first discovered this Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense at my friend's house when I walked into her room and thought I was in heaven. I've never owned my own bottle but if I did there's a possibility it would reach my top five favorite perfumes. Like I said guys, I honestly can't get enough.

Perfume is the perfect way to express what you're feeling for the day. From something sexy and fierce to something soft and sweet. You can smell like whatever you want. Embrace it! Find a scent you like and make it your signature.

Thank you so much for reading my post today. Make sure to follow my blog so you can be updated when I put up something new! Leave a comment telling me what you're all time favorite perfume is. I'd love to hear some recommendations. I hope you enjoyed!

Stay brilliant world.

Floral Frenzy

 It has been a quick minute since I've made a post here on my KJR Beauty Blog but I'm happy to be back and I'm so excited to share my new ideas with you all! I went on a small hiatus from blogging for a couple of reasons. If I'm being honest the biggest reason was that life got busy and I got lazy. Constantly thinking of things to write about can be difficult! No more excuses from me though. I've decided if something I want to write about pops into my head, I will surely write about it. But I'm still going to do my daily routines and live life to it's fullest. 

If you're new to my blog, welcome! I hope you take a peek around and like what you see. There's a lot more to come.

Let's get to the whole reason as to why you clicked this post. Let's talk about floral!

Floral patterns are everywhere! I think floral prints are the perfect way to combine an innocence feel, classiness, and being chic all in one. You can choose a floral print in just about any color. That's the great thing about it. If you're not so much of a fuchsia pink kinda girl, there are a ton of other colors to pick from. I included pictures of different prints that I like. Some are darker and some are lighter! Feel free to use them as inspiration when finding a pattern you like.

I personally find myself gravitating towards darker floral, just because it's so easy to match!

The watch shown below by Olivia Burton is stunning. I fell in love the second I saw it. It you're new to adding patterns into your wardrobe, trying accessories is a great way to start.

If it wasn't obvious enough, floral arrangements themselves are a fun way to incorporate a fresh and youthful feel into your home. Making your own arrangements can be loads of fun and make for some very cute table pieces. 

Probably the easiest way to have a little floral in your life is by wearing clothing with the print. I'm a big fan of navy blue and pink prints. Right now is the best time to be wearing the pattern! Summertime means sundresses, crop tops, shorts, swimwear, and so much more. All being wonderful candidates for floral print.

Phone and computer accessories look beautiful with a pattern. I mean who doesn't love flowers? I have my eyes on the "be kind" phone case shown in the picture above. 

Get ready for summer by trying out these two DIY's for some floral fun!

Designs by Nicolina has a wonderful DIY up about how to make your very own Floral Minnie/Mickey Ears. Check it out here! It's such an adorable spin on the already cute ears.

This second DIY has steps on how to make Paper Mache Letters with faux flowers. The original post is not written in english but has everything translated to english right below each post. So make sure to take a look at it and try it out for yourself. Personalized letters are always fun to make and a great way to release some creativity.

Thank you so much for reading through my post. Sorry for the overuse of the words floral, pattern, and print. It can be hard to find other ways to describe it. Ha ha! I had a blast writing this for you guys and I'll be back soon with some new and creative material.

Make sure to follow my blog so you'll be updated when I post something new. Leave a comment telling me what your favorite flower is or if you prefer something else! I personally love sunflowers. They are beautiful and remind me of being young and full of adventure for some reason. I've loved them since I was a little kid.

Stay brilliant world.

In Love With Lace

When it comes to undergarments, lace is my go to. What can I say? I'm in love with lace.

I compiled a handful of my favorite bras/bralettes from different companies. If you're new to the lace game be sure to go in store and try on a few pieces before you drop the cash. My favorite stores for beautiful bras are in no particular order, Victoria's Secret, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret PINK, Free People, and Anthropology.

Embrace your body and wear what makes YOU feel good.

Enjoy!

VS Satin & Lace Long Line Demi Bra $66.50 - $72.50

Pins And Needles Lace Halter Bra $20

For Love & Lemons Bat Your Eyelash Bra $118 | For Love & Lemon Snapdragon Underwire Bra $128

VS PINK The Date Racerback $39.95 - $45.95 | Out From Under Victoria Eyelash Lace Bra $44 | UO Kinchi Blue Lace Triangle Bra $18

VS PINK The Date Lace Push-Up $36.95 - $42.95

Everly Lace Cheeky Boyshort $8

I hope you enjoyed my little list of cute bras! Of course I had to induce a cheeky pair of undies. What are some of your favorite stores to shop at for lovely lace pieces? 

Leave a comment down below telling me which bra is your favorite from my list. Mine would have to be the Out From Under Victoria Eyelash Bra...so stunning!

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Stay Brilliant World.

Gift Ideas For The Men In Your Life

Gray Joggers $49.95 | Khaki Joggers $99 | Black Joggers $19.90 | Olive Joggers $59

Joggers are on the rise and companies are stepping up their game. I picked out a few of my favorites but feel free to search the internet till you find the perfect pair. They can range from completely affordable to a little pricey but if you invest in a good pair, just like any other piece of clothing, they will hold up for quite a while. My favorite thing about the whole jogger trend is that they are stylish and also completely comfortable! That's a magical thing, when fashion and comfort can com together. So be sure to snatch up a few pairs for the men in your life...or maybe even yourself? (They make a ton for women too. Check out your favorite sites to see what they offer!)

Spicebomb $90 | The One $67 | Gucci Guilty $68 | Euphoria $62

Cologne is always a good choice. The few that I listed above are some that I smelled at my local Sephora and fell in love with. Once again, this is more of a personal choice kind of gift. Only you know what scent you like for your man. Or maybe you have a son or a friend who have cologne on their wishlist list this year. So stop by an Ulta or Sephora to take a sniff and see which bottle you think is right! 

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski $85 | Ray Ban's $150 | Nixon Metal Time Teller Watch $100

I wanted to just throw in a couple random stylized gifts that I have my eye on. You cannot go wrong with a fresh pair of kicks. Nike's are my personal favorite. They are classic and clean looking. Meaning the simple color scheme will match most wardrobes and are bound to perfect any casual outfit. I've always been a sucker for Janoski's. Although the shades are on the more expensive side they are totally worth it. Ray Ban's hold up and there is a frame style for everyone. As for the watch, who wouldn't like a sleek all matte black watch? So classy!

Mini RC Helicopter $36 | Skeye Nano Drone Quadcopter $44

Okay so we all know it doesn't matter how young or old the men in your life are, a miniature version of anything that flies is ALWAYS a good gift idea. I'm definitely going to be picking up one of these little drones for my 22 year old boyfriend. It's doesn't matter if it's for your 10 year old nephew or 80 year old grandfather, they are bound to have fun with it. This is probably one of my favorite gifts in this guide today. Mainly because of it's price to use ratio. They aren't inexpensive but for the fun that they can get out of them I think the price is very reasonable.

Herschel Edward Wallet $30 | Herschel Bi-Fold Wallet $25

I know what you might be thinking. A wallet? Come on, that's not exciting. Well it can be! So many brands have been making new, stunning wallets. I could have easily made my list of nice wallets huge, but instead I picked to showcase a few from one of my favorite brands aimed towards men, Herschel. They have high quality products that hold up. I love their aesthetic. They hit the mark style wise. My favorite of the three shown above would have to be the Maroon Bi-fold. At only $25 a pop, for a product that he'll use for years, that's a great price. If you're interested in seeing them in person before you buy stop by an Urban Outfitters. They carry in store at some locations. While you're there I suggest you take a peek around. They have a ton of fun little gifts that would be great for Christmas, you never know what you might find.

Well that's my list of gift ideas for the man in your life. Feel free to share it with your friends if they're having trouble picking something for someone special. All these gifts can be given to girls too! I made this post just to help you guys out with ideas. I hope it gave you some inspiration. There are so many awesome gifts out there, you just have to search for them!

Thank you so much for reading my post today. Leave a comment down below telling me what you planning on getting/making for someone you care about this holiday season! 

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