Blonder Ambitions

Category: Fashion

  • MY 15 MINUTE DAILY MAKEUP ROUTINE

    MY 15 MINUTE DAILY MAKEUP ROUTINE

    I shared my daily makeup routine last week on Instagram (you can follow me here) + I didn’t want any of you to miss it.

    Here is a 5 minute recap of my daily cosmetic routine.  It’s simple, effective, and the tips + tricks can be applied to all kinds of makeup looks.

    In the video above, I also mention my skincare routine.  You can check that out here.

    You can use any products that you like to recreate this look… but if you’d like to use the exact products that I use to create this look you can shop them below.

    Products in Order of Use:
    1. Moisture Mist Primer 2. Rose Oil 3. Eyelid Primer 4. Face Primer
    5. Concealer 6. Beauty Blender 7. Foundation #1 8. Foundation #2
    9. Orange Based Shadow 10. Light Brown Shadow , Medium Brown Shadow
    Dark Brown Shadow , White Shadow 11. Liquid Eyeliner 12. Mascara
    13. Brow Pencil 14. Brow Kit 15. Contouring Bronzer
    16. Contour Concealer 17. Baking Transluscent Powder
    18. Blush with Highlighter 19. All Day Lipcolor

  • B L O N D E R A M B I T I O N S x S A V O R B E A U T Y

    B L O N D E R A M B I T I O N S x S A V O R B E A U T Y

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    As a skincare obsessed individual, I am very picky about what I incorporate into my daily routine.

    I was approached on Instagram (stay in the loop here: @blonderambitions) by @savorbeauty to try their products.

    Before I ever promote a product to BA Readers, I test the product out myself + I never recommend products that don’t meet my very specific standards.

    To jump to the bottom line: I am deeply impressed with Savor Beauty’s ingredients, process, + the countertop worthy containers and branding.

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  • I N D I A N A J A N E

    I N D I A N A J A N E

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    I was feeling soft… feminine… + fiercely adventurous.  This outfit fit the bill.

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  • P A R K E R C L A Y

    P A R K E R C L A Y

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    When it comes to collaboration, I am quite particular.  When a brand comes my way I think through a myriad of things before sharing it with all of you (I am very protective of this beautiful community!):

    1. Is this a brand I already own or from which I would like to own pieces?
    2. Does this company’s mission resonate with my personal values?
    3. Would my readers find the story behind the products + the products themselves valuable?
    4. Would I be proud to be associated with this brand?

    I don’t move forward unless the answer to all of the questions is an unequivocal, “YES!”

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    When I had the opportunity to collaborate for a shoot with Parker Clay (all shot by the disarmingly talented photographer Carly Mask… follow her on Instagram for mega daily inspiration), I did my due diligence (reminder for those who don’t know… I’m an Active Member of the California Bar… laymen’s terms: that makes me a lawyer).

    Being a Santa Barbara native, I already knew that Santa Barbara based Parker Clay carried absolutely stunning handcrafted pieces for both men + women.  That answered question number 1… but I still needed to make sure they were a fit for criteria 2 through 4…

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    As I learned more about the story behind the company (+ after talking with one of the founders), I was moved beyond belief.  Normally, I like to tell the story in my own words… but their story is so powerful… I’ll let them tell it in their own words:

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  • G L A M C O M B A T

    G L A M C O M B A T

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    Some days I’m a total Gemini (I’m actually a Cancer… but…)… there are days when it feels like I have two distinct personalities that are battling one another.  I chose this outfit on one such day.

    Half of my personality was screaming: grunge! Comfort! Express your inner tomboy!

    The other half was seductively purring: glam… gold… elegance.

    I didn’t have time to wait around + see who won the argument… so I listened to both of them.

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  • THE BEAUTY TOOL OF 2018

    THE BEAUTY TOOL OF 2018

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    Most of you are aware… but for those of you who aren’t regulars on this site… I am a skincare addict.

    I have tons of tips, tricks, + favorite products… but the FIRST STEP in my routine (and the step that I swear by for a steady glow) is this device.

    I have had early access to the device for months now… finally it’s not just exclusive to influencers + insiders.

    Drumroll please… it became available to the public TODAY!

    I always want you to have current information on the technology available to you (especially natural technology that doesn’t involve injections or fillers).

    This is as current as you can get.

    I use this rad device.

    What does it do?

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