Blonder Ambitions

Category: Tutorials

  • MY CURRENT SKINCARE ROUTINE

    MY CURRENT SKINCARE ROUTINE

    my current skincare routine is the best yet

    Over the past three years, I have become obsessed with skincare.  I am utterly infatuated.

    I have used myself as a human guinea pig + I feel like I’ve tried so many of the products and trends out there.

    As a blogger, I get sent products frequently (skincare products are a hot item to send to influencers) and I try each + every one.

    Before recommending a product to you, I try it for a minimum of a month… but, oftentimes, I try it for 90 days.  I take this skincare stuff… and my relationship with you… seriously.

    I want to make sure that you’re getting the latest information, honest recommendations, and I want to cut through all of the bulls%*# so that you don’t have to.

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  • HAIR EXTENSIONS + THE PERFECT BLONDE

    HAIR EXTENSIONS + THE PERFECT BLONDE

    My hair before and after hair extensions
    I am very particular about my hair.  So much so that I have been using the same colorist for 17 years  + the same artist for my hair extensions for 6 years.  In my opinion, both of these women are absolute masters.

    The Women Behind My Hair

    My colorist is Sarah – she is an all around badass of a female.  She owns Salon Patine, she’s a Redken Certified Stylist, and she passed some master stylist test (like the Bar Exam of Hair) that is beyond my comprehension.  She is essentially the guru of color… especially blonde.  On top of all of that, she is truly one of my favorite people on the planet.

    My extension artist is Maria.  Watching her work is incredible.  She is a perfectionist (yes, please!), focused, and so. much. fun.  She can tell you all about her travels, her home renovations, and she always knows the best places to shop.

    Keep reading to learn about my EXACT hair recipe and how to get it.

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  • 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

  • FLAWLESS SKIN NECESSITIES

    FLAWLESS SKIN NECESSITIES

    flawless foundation necessities
    These are the steps that I follow for flawless skin.  This is great for a natural makeup look.  Feel free to enhance the look with any other makeup products you love (eyeshadow, mascara, liner, bronzer, blush, brow pencil, etc.).

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  • BOLD BROW & LIP MAKEUP TUTORIAL

    BOLD BROW & LIP MAKEUP TUTORIAL

    My sister and I were going to a trunk show in Montecito, California and I wanted a look that was fresh, but not overdone.  I also wanted to play up my features in a way that was playful and pretty, not sexy and sultry… this was a daytime event with ladies who lunch and I wanted a look that was on point and respectful without sacrificing any style.  My sister suggested playing up my brows and lips and leaving my eyes clean and simple.  Her suggestion was spot-on… and this has now become one of my go-to makeup looks. Check out the video below for the simple step-by-step tutorial to achieving this bold look.

    httpv://youtu.be/GSIQLt-fjjs

  • BROWN & PINK MAKEUP TUTORIAL

    BROWN & PINK MAKEUP TUTORIAL


    httpv://youtu.be/JrYARv_eXSw