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NEW From Stephanie Johnson for Fall and Holiday

I trust my beauty goodies only to be housed in the gorgeous Stephanie Johnson bags. Not only are the well designed for travel or on-the-go, but they also are so darn beautiful, they often double as a clutch. I’ve been toting my Tinseltown Gold Essentials Large Zip Top (back) for evenings out. This one is currently sold out but good news! They should be back in stock in November and you can contact their customer service department to place a pre-order. This goes for many others that are marked “sold out” on the site. I also love Beverly Hills Gold (middle) and my fellow blogger, Lara, is wild about Dubai (front). Looked amazing as her clutch here.

If you are looking for something more about function, I am wild about their Laguna collection. Inspired by the beach, the textured pattern has little glimmers of gold peeking through. They are lined with an easy to clean fabric. The large trapezoid is generously sized (middle), fitting all my brushes and makeup with no problem. And the mini pouch (front) is ideal for throwing in your purse.

Available at stephaniejohnson.com.

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Lovely Links

So far, October has started off with a bang. This week has to be one of the busiest and most productive at Belle Belle Beauty. Lots more features and reviews planned for the weeks to come. Also, October is American Humane Association‘s Adopt-A-Dog Month. This is something I am extraordinarily passionate about. Consider adopting your next pet! I adopted these knuckleheads below:

– the details on luminous skin from milan fashion week

– check out my column in October’s Oklahoma Magazine (page 42)

– this post from grace resonated so much with me. I am also striving to have a calm and peaceful life

– so excited about the MAC Cosmetics collaboration with Proenza Schouler expected next spring

– was thrilled to share my fall favorites on Verily Magazine this week

– dying to try blue apron, healthy fresh ingredients and recipes delivered weekly. i hope they come to my area soon

– this post might finally make me want to take up meditation

– domino magazine is back and I love this feature about Lucky Magazine’s editor, Eva Chen

– amazing advice on growing your hair out (and i agree with it all)

– ASOS has new fall threads on sale – up to 30% off

– J. Crew is offering 25% off select sweaters. i love this two-toned cardigan

– Equipment is offering 20% off all full-priced items

– for more of Izzy and Tink, follow me on Instagram at bellebellebeauty

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Belle Belle in Verily Magazine

I was so excited to be asked to share my favorite fall finds with Verily Magazine. This new magazine is all about taking a new, honest approach. The tone is modern and real – I can’t tell you how excited I am for the work they are doing over there. So pop on over and get all the dirty details here about what’s new and noteworthy in beauty.

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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Lovely Links

Today 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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Emmy’s 2013 MVP: Michelle Dockery

There was something spellbinding about Michelle Dockery’s custom Prada gown. I loved the two shades of red – crimson and burgundy together. Color blocking and minimalism at its best. The makeup was equally neutral and classic, showing off Michelle’s great skin and killer brows. Jordan Long for Laura Mercier was inspired by watercolors by David Downton that were featured in January’s issue of Vanity Fair.

Get The Look:

Long first prepped the skin with a moisturizer, eye cream and Laura Mercier Lip Balm, ($20).
Next, Long applied a fine layer of Laura Mercier Silk Crème Foundation in Soft, using a damp sponge. Then she used Ivory, ($45) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC#1, ($32) to conceal the skin only where needed.
She then brushed Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Oleander, ($24) on the apples of the cheeks. In order to give Dockery a subtle glow, Long mixed Laura Mercier Secret Brightener, ($30) with the cream blush.
Next, she applied a light dusting of Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder, ($35), concentrating solely on the t-zone.
Lastly, Long layered Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Oleander, ($24) on top of the powder, using the Laura Mercier Finishing Brush, ($42).

LIPS: Neutral lips contrasted the star’s bright, red gown

Long applied Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Bellini, ($24) to Dockery’s naturally pigmented lips.

EYES: Strong brows were the focal point of the eyes

First, Long blended Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour in Fresco, ($23) over the entire lid.
Next, she used the Laura Mercier Eye Crease Travel Brush, ($29) to blend in Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Ballet Pink, ($23) at the center of the lids and into the corner of the eyes, providing a subtle shimmer.
She then applied Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour in Blanc, ($23) just under the star’s brows.
Long smudged Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liner in Espresso, ($22) very tightly to the lashline and followed with three coats of Laura Mercier Waterproof Mascara in Black, ($20) on the upper and lower lashes. She then added a strip of Laura Mercier Center Faux Eyelashes, ($18) to provide a “fluttery pop.”
To finish the look, Long filled in and slightly extended Dockery’s brows with Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour in Coffee Ground, ($23) using the Laura Mercier Angled Eye Colour Brush, ($29).