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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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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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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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the trends you won’t find me wearing

Meghan — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:10:54 +0000

With New York Fashion Week kicking off this Thursday, the word “trend” will be all over which got me thinking about some of the fall trends popping up lots of places that I just know I won’t be sporting anytime soon. Sometimes it takes quite a bit to admit not jumping on certain fashion bandwagons, but these are the ones I just can’t bring myself to wear.

Any trends you won’t be wearing anytime soon despite their popularity?

p.s. tomorrow i speak at IFB! will you be there? if not, won’t you tune in?! xo

photos courtesy of deborah lippmann, nordstrom, fabsugar, topshop

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sneak peek

Meghan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:48:08 +0000

Here’s a little sneak peek at my rendez-vous and photo shoot experience with the awesome team over at ARROJO this past Tuesday. The lovely Julia Reinhard gave me the most perfect cut (I was in desperate need of cleaning up my ends) and a soft, tousled style (using Arrojo’s killer Set & Style Spray that I would totally recommend to anyone) and Liz Marz lent her hand for makeup duty.

All will be revealed soon, but many thanks to everyone at Arrojo for such a fun and wonderful experience!

all photos by David Ducane

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new beauty favorites

Meghan — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:50:17 +0000

If you know me well (or read this blog often), you know I’m a big beauty product junkie. I love adding new items into my rotation, finding new favorites and testing out products. The top of my dressar looks like it could be on the set of a photo shoot for how much I have piled up and laying around. But while I have certain go-tos, I certainly love finding new favorites like those seen here. This Benefit mascara is A-mazing (so good in fact that it’s sold out on Benefit’s website!) and this Essie polish has since earned its spot amongst my other favorites.

p.s. in case you missed it, check out my favorite ways to beat the heat and still look be-auti-ful.

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beauty and the heat

Meghan — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:06:39 +0000

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Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask, $22.50 (see full review here). First, pop this face mask (which comes in cute individual packets) into your fridge for 20 minutes prior to use. Second, come back to this post and thank me for the refreshing treat your face just experienced.
Moraccanoil Treatment, $30. Frizz tamer for both curly and straight hair.
Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens, $10. These have been my SAVIORS in this heat. Pop the cute and slim little package into your purse and pull out after subway rides, walks to lunch, you name it…
Dior Addict, $28. Make lipstick your bff in this weather for long lasting color that’s more saturated on your lips and won’t sweat off or dab off like lip gloss. Dior Addict is a current fave.

And last but not least, let me introduce you to the latest tool in my beauty kit that is saving me blow dry time like I never would have believed…the HANAir Premiere Hair Dryer. At $194.99 I had reservations about this little guy when Misikko offered to send me one, but man does it deliver. My hair dries so much faster because this dryer is so powerful without being damaging. (p.s. for you flat iron addicts, they also have high performing options in that arena).

What are your beauty tricks for all these high temps? Do tell as I’m always looking for more!

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vogue + revlon + nanette lepore

Meghan — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:33:52 +0000

Forever 21 dress, Kelsi Dagger wedges (also seen here), Coach bag (gifted), Urban Outiftters necklace, Jewelry: Banana Republic, J.Crew, Bauble Bar (c/o), Toy Watch

Last week Taylor and I headed downtown to attend an event I was invited to hosted by the Vogue Influencer Network, Nanette Lepore & Revlon. We had our makeup touched up with Revlon’s latest products (I loved the Colorburst lipgloss in ‘Strawberry’), sipped champagne and mingled with one very stylish crowd, including the designer herself, ms. Nanette Lepore. Her show for spring 2011 was a favorite of mine and I loved seeing pieces hanging in her super chic and girly store.

p.s. check out what Taylor wore to the event.

Hope everyone had as fun of a weekend as I had! I spent mine laying by the pool, cooling off with ice cream, finally seeing Bridesmaids, a delightful blogger brunch in Tribeca and one very fun night out with the girls on Saturday evening. xo

outfit photos courtesy of Taylor

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