Author: Lindsay

Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner // Belle Belle Beauty

I know you guys have been through this. You try and try to grow out your hair. And then, at some point, the realization sinks in that you’ve got a significant amount of dead and split ends. Then comes the inevitable “trim” when you have to suck it up while a couple inches are loped off your locks. After about four years of growing out my hair, I had some great length. But I knew it was time to clean things up. So at the beginning of this month, I cut about four inches (check out this post for details).

After that experience, I vowed to take better care of my hair, nourishing it and avoiding heat styling when I could. I jumped at the chance to try out Dove’s Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. Hopefully their formulas could help heal and halt any further damage, especially since I’ve started coloring my hair.

Thicker masks that promise to repair my hair often weigh down my fine strands. Dove Intensive Repair delivers moisture without making my hair limp. Keratin Repair Actives helps absorb already present keratin and repairs at the cellular level. Even after blow drying, my hair was ultra-soft and shiny. I loved the fruity, yet sophisticated scent. And the drugstore price point can’t be beat. I’m keeping Intensive Repair in the rotation to ensure my (shorter) hair stays healthy. Maybe one day I’ve finally have ultra-long hair with perfectly healthy ends!

Also worth noting, Dove’s Great Hair Affair Sweepstakes where you can win thousands of prizes! Don’t miss the festivities here.

DoveAuthorLogoDove understands that having beautiful, healthy-looking hair gives you the confidence to feel your best. Whether your hair is dry or damaged, Dove has a tailor-made solution for your hair care needs. After just one wash hair is shiny, healthy-looking and full of life. Thanks to Dove, you can look and feel beautiful from the inside out.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Dove via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Dove.

Fall Nails By Revlon: Iconic and Hearts of Gold FX

Fall Nails By Revlon: Iconic and Hearts of Gold FX // Belle Belle Beauty
This weekend, I was thrilled to host Tulsa’s Saks Fifth Avenue Fall Beauty and Fashion Trend show. We shared our favorite beauty products and fashion looks, snacked on mini cupcakes and drank up Sofia champagne from those adorable mini-cans. We had a great turnout despite the rainy day. That morning, we woke to our first true drizzly fall storm. Turned out my manicure matched with its same gritty gray. Like the fashion looks we featured, moto jackets, boots and leather, Revlon Iconic was inky, moody and urban.

Fall Nails By Revlon: Iconic and Hearts of Gold FX // Belle Belle BeautyI love Iconic just on its own. It is clean, crisp and a new classic. But if you want to change it up and add a little festivity… Fall Nails By Revlon: Iconic and Hearts of Gold FX // Belle Belle BeautyLayer Hearts of Gold FX on one accent nail. To really amp it up, add a layer of Hearts of Gold FX on all nails for a “starry night” effect. The glitter texture actually can help a manicure last even longer.

Fall Nails By Revlon: Iconic and Hearts of Gold FX // Belle Belle BeautyI particularly liked this glitter formula because it wasn’t hard to remove like others. I have a feeling I’ll be reaching Hearts of Gold FX to layer on other looks all year long.

Fall Nails By Revlon: Iconic and Hearts of Gold FX // Belle Belle Beauty

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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Revlon Consumer Products via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Revlon Consumer Products.

September Favorites

Here’s September’s issue of my little online shopping wishlist. Anything jump onto your wishlist too? Would love to hear your favorites.

 

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lovelylinksToday really marks the beginning of fall for me because I am off to host Saks Fifth Avenue’s Fall Beauty and Fashion Trend Show here in Tulsa. I’m excited to see all the inspiring clothes, share my favorite beauty trends for fall and sip on a little champagne! (If you are in the area, swing by between 1pm and 3pm). Then it is off to watch some football with family and friends. Could there be a better fall day? Here are a couple gems I’ve found around the web this week. Hope you enjoy and Happy Saturday!

– an inspiring story I found in marie claire

– i’ve relaunched my fashion tumblr, su-perb.com! please stop by and subscribe if you would like looks delivered every morning to your inbox

– I am so happy to be featured with my favorite fall beauty pick on makeup.com

– love this story about my fellow beauty blogger, politics of pretty, going for red

– great to know: ten foods to beat the blues

– can’t miss beauty pinterest boards

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Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder

Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder // Belle Belle BeautyI used to think that those who used a powder foundation were somewhat a rare and exotic breed. I never understood the draw, maybe other than portability. The matte look and cakey finish just wasn’t flattering. And there were plenty of oil-free liquid foundations if you had oilier skin that did a great job.

Then Laura Mercier went and did something totally different. With my preconceptions, I was a little hesitant when this new foundation formulation landed on my desk. But Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder promised a silky, natural feel. Directly from Laura’s mouth, she promised a matte finish without being “dead matte”. Maybe this is the way I can finally rock that fall trend of matte skin without looking dusky?

Amazingly, this oil-free powder went onto my skin like silk. It gave a luminous glow and actually hydrated. Applied either wet or dry, you can get a range of coverage. I like using a buffing brush dry for a very sheer look. Use the enclosed sponge dry and apply like pressed powder for slightly more coverage. Or dampen the sponge and apply for medium to full coverage.

I’ve been wearing shade 5 (Linen) and 6 (Wheat), but I can tell it will only be a couple more weeks and I will be wearing 4 (Buff) as my tan fades. Again, I applaud Laura Mercier with her comprehensive offering of 20 shades.

Available at Nordstrom, Sephora, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Blinged Out Matte Black Nails

 Blinged Out Matte Black Nails // Belle Belle BeautyMy third installment with Suave® and Q-tips® for their awesome ManiCure Pinterest sweepstakes is all about texture! I’m sharing with you one of my favorite hot new finishes, matte, along with a little bling to bring it up a notch. Not only that, but I’ll also be sharing tips on keeping skin moisturized and nails looking clean and healthy.

Up first, a little detail about the ManiCure Pinterest sweepstakes– make sure to head over to the Suave Beauty Pinterest page and pin one of my featured looks (or any other looks by my fellow influencers) and copy the pin URL to the Suave Beauty Facebook page to enter for the chance to win Suave® Skin Solutions Body Lotions and Q-tips® Precision Tips cotton swabs or $500 for the ultimate day of beauty and style!

Blinged Out Matte Black Nails Before // Belle Belle BeautyOver the past couple of days, I’ve been trying out Suave® Skin Solutions Soothing Body Lotion with Aloe. I tend to have some redness in my skin, and I am happy to report that this formula works to calm any irritation caused dry skin and frequent hand washing. I can tell my nails and cuticles really do look richer and healthier. After moisturizing, I pushed back my cuticles and prepped nails with a base coat. Before the base coat, I used a little alcohol on a Q-tips® Precision Tips™ cotton swab to make sure my nail beds were oil-free.

Blinged Out Matte Black Nails Matte Base // Belle Belle BeautyNext, I applied a matte black polish. You can also use a tradition shiny polish with a matte top coat (more on that next week). Particularly with these darker shades, I appreciate the Q-tips® Precision Tips cotton swabs for cleaning up any mistakes on the cuticle and around the nail.

Blinged Out Matte Black Nails Graphic Details // Belle Belle BeautyAllow the base matte polish to dry completely. I waited a couple hours to ensure it was totally dry. To add a little interest, I took an opaque white polish and added small graphic areas of shine. Using a nail art brush, I outlined the desired shape with the white polish and then colored in with a larger brush.

Blinged Out Matte Black Nails Black Tie // Belle Belle Beauty

To really go Black Tie, glam it up with some rhinestones for a 3D effect. You can find these at any beauty supply story. Pick up the stone with tweezers and lay it onto mostly wet polish. Use a Q-tips® Precision Tips cotton swab to press the rhinestone firmly onto the nail.

Blinged Out Matte Black Nails Final Look // Belle Belle BeautyGenerally, you can seal in these rhinestones with a top coat, but since we are going for a matte look, I skipped the top coat all together. I still find I got great staying power with both the polish and stone. And I certainly feel glam and festive!

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Influencer for Suave® and Q-tips®.  Visit www.facebook.com/SuaveBeauty for the chance to win Suave® Skin Solutions Body Lotions and Q-tips® Precision Tips cotton swabs or $500 for the ultimate day of beauty and style.