Spring/Summer Obsessions!

Schoooool's Out. For. SUMMA! Okay so i'm not in school anymore but i'm feeling the spirit of summer approaching and finding a lot of my current favorites are fresh, bright and fun! Here is what i'm currently obsessing over...

1. Sally Hansen- Airbrush Legs in "Deep"

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As Charisse blogged about previously, i've been using this stuff everyday and just recently got the lotion formula. It is SO natural and i've actually been using it on my chest, arms and hands! I know what you're thinking..tan hands? Weird...but! It makes your nail polish look brighter and your rings look more sparkly, try it;)

2. Essie Luxe Effects Nail Polish in "Stroke of Brilliance"

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This is such an unexpected bottle of glittery goodness, I love using this for just an accent nail, i've been kind of obsessed with all things blue lately and this color is just so stunning. All of the luxe effects colors from Essie are GORG!

3. ShopLately- DesignHype's NYC Metro Cuff

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Recently i've been loving all my jewelry to be silver and I've been wearing this cuff tons, it reminds me of my favorite city, NYC! It's bold but easy to style because it's monochromatic. Cuffs are super trendy so i've definitley jumped on that bandwagon.

4. Forever21- Mint Rose Ring

I don't have a direct link for this one because i've had it for quite sometime but you can find these rings virtually anywhere. 

5. The Body Shop- Strawberry Body Butter

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If i've ever wanted to eat a lotion it would be this. This smells so incredibly delicious!! The formula doesn't leave your skin feeling sticky at all.  I've been mixing it with my Sally Hansen leg makeup and I LOVE the combo.

6. Target- Cotton Candy Candle

If I could think of a summery scent that just makes me really happy, it's cotton candy. It just reminds me of carnivals and boardwalks and summer fun! The candle makes my mouth water...it's smells exactly like cotton candy, with 80 hrs of burn time, this has already become a summer favorite. Check out your local target for this CUTE packaged candle, it also comes in a reed diffuser if you don't like burning candles in the summer time.

7. Wet 'n' Wild- Megalast Liquid Lip Color in "Click On My Hyperlink"

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Now this color is not for the faint of heart but with summer tans approaching this color is SO fun and vibrant.  If you are wanting a bold, super long lasting color I would highly suggest this:) Plus it's dirt cheap, Wet 'n' wild has to be one of my favorite drugstore beauty brands.

8. Maybelline- Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in "60 Brightener Illuminator"

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I have been using this product everyday...it adds such a brightness to your eyes and the applicator makes is super easy to apply.  This treatment concealer has Goji Berry + Haloxyl, sounds like a magical elixir to me...highly suggest this!! This product has also earned a Beauty Insider Choice award!

9. Jordana- Best Lash Extreme Mascara in "301 Black"

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Another dirt cheap product that just blows my mind...I learned of this product from one of my favorite beauty blogger's Kandee Johnson I personally like thick, voluminous long lashes with a little dryer formula and this product fits my needs to a T. 

Hope you guys found this helpful! Leave a comment below if you have current personal favorites or if you have tried any of these products, Charisse and I love and appreciate your feedback!

~Donielle

Tutorials for Beachy Waves: Long and Short Hair

Click link below to watch Beachy waves for Short Hair!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98pHxZZGSyc

Click link below to watch Beachy waves for Long Hair!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3hBi1s3HfU

Product Review: Sally Hansen Airbrush Leg Makeup Spray and Lotion

When it comes time to bust out your shorts and Winter has not allowed your legs to have any sun, it can be a scary thing!  If I had to pick one must have product to have in the Spring and Summer, it would have to be the Sally Hansen Airbrush Leg Makeup spray or lotion.   

It not only gives you a deep tan glow (if you choose one darker than your skin tone) but it covers imperfections that all women have.  The word "makeup" may scare people off but this product does not budge once it dries and is also waterproof for a day at the beach or the pool.   I literally have to scrub the crap out of my skin with my loofah in the shower to get it to move, which in my books is a plus!  I don't want my tan, flawless legs to move during the day!  I have never had a huge problem with it transferring on clothes.  It does have a hint of shimmer to it to help with that airbrush/flawless look but that doesn't bother me at all.  The great thing about the Sally Hansen Airbrush Makeup spray/lotion is that you don't have to wait for a tan to develop like you do with a self tanner and you also don't have the nasty smell that comes along with self tanner.  I would never recommend just spraying the spray on your legs. I always mix it with the lotion I'm wearing that day so it goes on a little smoother. Or Sally Hansen now has the formula in a lotion form and it works just as great without needing to mix lotion into it!  Even though this product is marketed towards your legs, I use it all over my body. 

I will always re-purchase this product and have it in my beauty cabinet as a staple! I buy it at my local drugstore but I have seen it at Target, Walmart, and even in my grocery store in the beauty section. Let us know if you have tried this product or plan on trying it and tell us what you think!

Leg on the left is with the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs lotion in Deep and right leg is my natural paleness! (FYI no filter was put on this photo)

Because We Love You!

Pair Design is having it's first Giveaway! Because we both love you all so much and appreciate your support, we want to give you all the opportunity to win some things that we both love! Giveaway includes the amazing Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner, Plus White 5 Minute Speed Teeth Whitening kit, Nerd glasses, a free photo edit of your choice (whether it may be a wedding photo, Facebook profile pic, or a family photo), a Marc Jacobs dupe bracelet, nude Wet N' Wild Megalast nail polish in Sugar Coat (we haven't mentioned this polish in a post yet but this Wet N' Wild Megalast polish line has THE BEST staying power of any brand we have tried, and we have tried everything from Wet N' Wild to Chanel!), Batiste dry shampoo, and neon yellow Wet N' Wild Megalast nail polish in Lemon Drop! We have done posts on all these items so if you haven't go browse through all our posts and check out any one you missed out on.  

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* Nude & Neon *

I've been following the "nude & neon" fashion trend for quite some time but it appears that for this summer you will be seeing this color combination everywhere! Yay for me:) You certainly could incorporate any shade of neon; pink, green orange, whatever tickles your fancy.  Yellow happens to be my fav! My inspiration photos on the left I just love so much, if I could find a bright yellow blazer to pair with a nude maxi dress and wear my nude bag I'd be ecsatic! However, if that is too bold for your style, you can incorporate this trend in a more subtle way as I have in "real life".  The sandals I got from Target and they actually have a nude strap in the back, my neon clutch from TJ Maxx i've been using so much and its just the perfect size to carry around when I don't want to lug my purse around. I encourage you to try this trend for the summer or spring! It kind of makes me happy...

One of Each Blog

Target Strap Back Sandals

Chictopia

Jessica Simpson Clutch

~Donielle