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birchbox x zoya x wit & whimsy

Meghan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:49:13 +0000

I was honored when Birchbox (love them) asked me to team up with them and Zoya for the opportunity to potentially design a new nail polish color for the spring! I’ve been loving classic and chic red nails of late so went with the concept of Power Red and designed a moodboard alongside some pretty amazing other blogging gals (including friends Stripes + Sequins and Capitol Hill Style). The board with the most votes from Birchbox fans will team up with Zoya to put the polish into production. So cool, right?!

Check out all the boards and cast a vote HERE!

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Buxom

Meghan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:14:59 +0000

This BUXOM blush from Bare Escentuals could not be more stunning. It’s bold and bright and comes in eight super saturated colors. I’ve been wearing Rendesvous incesintly and it’s the perfect sweep of sheer, silky color for your cheeks.

You can find these True Hue Blushes in Sephoras and on Sephora.com starting next month for $24.

Shown above: Euphoria & Rendesvous

*Samples were provided for editorial consideration

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best of {winter beauty}

Meghan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:27:31 +0000

Oftentimes when it comes to be Winter, I change up my beauty routine. I seek more moisture, festive colors and skin savers. Therefore I thought I’d round up some of my current (and most beloved) beauty products for this time of year. Especially if, like me, you’re hitting the stores this week for some post-Christmas shopping

1. Bliss fabulips lip balm, $16*

This new lip balm from a favorite of mine, Bliss, saturates in moisture and is just what I need to escape chapped lips. (Another Bliss favorite here.)

2. Benefit Hervana Blush, $28*

I have a major obsession with Benefit (examples here and here among many others) so was uber excited to get to try out their new blush Hervana. It is the perfect subtle glow that gives you the “I’ve just been outside and my cheeks got all rosy” look without having to actually bear the elements. (Also, very excited to try these when I get back to New York.)

3. butter LONDON ‘Chancer,’ $14*
butter LONDON nail lacquers are awesome and this is the perfect red for this season.

4. Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Garnet Desire, $20*
With my lips being a bit more dry during the winter, I tend to reach for glosses over lipsticks and the Pure Color ones by Estee Lauder not only smell fantastic, they give a sweep of instant color to punch up your look.

5. DDF Salicylic Wash, $38

Even though it’s cold out, my skin tends to flare up year round and I recently bought this wash to fight the oh so lovely acne popping up here and there. It’s mild yet powerful, hardly has any scent and is in a huge bottle that will last me months.

6. Estee Lauder Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher 1oz, $46*
My morning routine has consisted of using this pore minimizer as a little secret weapon. Combine it with your primer in your palm and you’ve got a perfect palette off of which to apply makeup.

7. TRESemme Dry Shampoo, $5

One word: lifesaver. My hair tends to get brittle at this time of year so I aim to wash it every other day. To get me by the in-between days, I rely on this super cheap dry shampoo.

What products or tricks get you through this time of year?

*samples provided for editorial consideration

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bow me

Meghan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:40:46 +0000

It’s Friday! And I can’t remember a time I’ve been so ready for the weekend to be here. I moved into my new place last night so I have lots and lots to accomplish before I head home for the holidays, but till then I’m dreaming of delicate & feminine bows. I love the ladylike and girly feel bows give along with the whimsical appeal in both hair & clothing. How pretty are these images? Especially the first one? So gorgeous?

all photos via Pinterest

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w&w gift guide : 03 : for your bff

Meghan — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:34:44 +0000

BaubleBar Monogram necklace, $105
Refinery29 Reserve Nail Polish set, $29
Zara Patchwork Clutch, $129
Rebecca Minkoff Wallet, $225
Kate Spade glassware, $50
Birchbox 3-month membership, $30 (See more on Birchbox here)

As far as I’m concerned, next to my family, my bff is next on my gift list each holiday season. They’re there for you year-round and deserve a pretty little thing to say “thank you” and “you are the absolute best” so I wanted to pull together some gift ideas for that best friend in your life.

Want more holiday gift ideas? Well, why here you are!

ps. If your name is Andrea and you are reading this, your gift is on here so now you can begin guessing which it is

What are you getting your bff this year?

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recent {beauty} favorites

Meghan — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:09:55 +0000

Estee Lauder Red Velvet Lipstick I Estee Lauder Idealist Skin Illuminator I Bare Minerals READY 2.0 Eyeshadow in “The Escape” I Benefit Watt’s Up! I

I’ve recently become rather addicted to a few new beauty products that became fast favorites. The Bare Minerals READY shadows are seriously killer and last all day and night and I’m newly addicted to Estee Lauder lipstick.

Have any new beauty favorites? Do share below- I’m always looking for new ones to try

HAPPY FRIDAY!

*samples provided for editorial consideration…

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drybar

Meghan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:31:52 +0000

Confession: until this past Sunday I had never had a blowout just for the hell of it. After a cut or color? Yes, sure, but never had I really considered the concept of having after-the-salon-hair for a special occasion or indulgence. But when given the opportunity to give it a whirl at Drybar, a blow-out only salon I’d heard good things about from the West Coast, I wasn’t about to turn down the opportunity for someone else to style my locks.

The Drybar concept is simple- a menu of options to get the blowout of your choice in a chic and calm atmosphere. No cuts, no color. And you can chose everything from loose curls and sleek and straight to my option of choice, The Mai Tai: beach inspired curls. Oh and did I mention it’s only $40?

Voila…!

With locations in California, Arizona, Georgia, Texas and now New York, hopefully you can try out Drybar for yourself soon. It’s pretty amazing.

{p.s more photos of my “after” hair to come later this week}

Hope you had a fantastic weekend…happy Monday!

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birchbox

Meghan — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:11:29 +0000

I’m a self-confessed beauty junkie. I love trying new eyeliners, mascaras, face washes, lip colors, nail polishes, you name it….really, it’s no secret. Which is why I think the idea of Birchbox is so genius. Yes, I know I’m a tad late to the game in trying this great idea, but when they offered to send me a curated box, I figured it was high time I gave it a go. (I was quite sure I’d like it though after Capitol Hill Style declared her love- that girl has the opinions you can trust).

So, if you’re unfamiliar, each month, Birchbox puts together four to five handpicked deluxe beauty samples and delivers them to you for just $10. It’s an easy way to try out brands you may be unfamilar with, products that come with a higher price tag than you’re ok risking an impulse buy on at Sephora (whoops…guilty of doing that one too many times…) or just a little something you were unsure you’d love until you tried it. Plus, with free shipping and brands like Smashbox, Kiehl’s, Jouer, Stila, Benefit, NARS and Oscar Blandi all on board, how can you not help but get excited about this monthly little treat?

Have you tried Birchbox? Thoughts?

p.s. you can also gift Birchbox to someone…I absolutely LOVE this idea for the upcoming holidays.

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up dids

Meghan — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:59:13 +0000

This summer my hair spent the better part atop my head (like so) or to the side of it (like so) and now that fall is here, you’d think I’d want nothing more than to leave it down. Alas, I’ve been seeing wayyyyyyy too much inspiration of recent that has me wanting to try all sorts of different up dos.

What’s your favorite way to wear your hair?

photos via pinterest

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arrojo

Meghan — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:17:38 +0000

You may remember when I shared a sneak peek from my evening spent hanging with the great team over at Arrojo. They gave me a great hair cut, introduced me to some of their fabulous products and then concluded the experience with a photo shoot to populate a gallery in the salon with photos of myself and fellow bloggers to celebrate the salon’s 10th anniversary. I wanted to share some more shots from the day here.

It was such a fun time and a huge thanks to the team at Arrojo for having me!

And the final photo…that’s currently hanging in the Arrojo salon!

J.Crew blouse, Citizens of Humanity skirt, Gap jacket, Anthropologie necklace & braclets, La Mer watch

all photos by the very talented David Ducane

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