4.22.2011

Illuminating and {Leopard + Leopard}

This week included jewelry making, nutella straight from the jar, evening reading, dinner with a high-school girlfriend, new shower gel (thanks Caitlin!) as well as a little leopard on leopard action. 

Thanks to Kaboodle for sending me an item from their spring beauty must-haves list: Nars Orgasm Illuminator. This peachy-bronzer blends into the skin creating a faint shimmer and instantly livened up my after work "blah" skin. I blended a small amount into my cheekbones and was pleasantly impressed with the glowing effect I saw. As I've mentioned before, I don't like to wear a lot of foundation and I don't like too many steps in my makeup routine. Now that I've found the perfect tinted moisturizer (Laura Mercier) I think this might be the only missing product I should be using! 

Happy Easter weekend! 
I hope it's filled with peeps and colored eggs.
xx

44 comments:

Helena from BrooklynBlonde said...

as always, you have the prettiest photos!

Lauren said...

I have never used Nars before so I think I will have to try this. Amazing photos.

Laurenlovestoshare

Rosie said...

You look amazing in the second to last photo. Lovely!

Natalie said...

Love NARS because the packaging makes me happy and love the new look of your logo and buttons! Very chic.

pancakeSTACKER said...

Haha, I just had to comment on the Nutella! I am on my SECOND jar in two weeks! That stuff is so addicting... and I only tasted it for the first time two weeks ago!! Anyhoo, beautiful photos! Have a lovely weekend and a happy Friday! :)

Stop by soon! xoxo!
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Dree said...

Your pictures are gorgeous. I must try that Nars product! Have a great weekend!

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Marissa said...

I am dying for your leopard coat! My mom has a vintage one identical to this that I am definitely planning on "borrowing" for next fall :) xoxo Marissa

http://happiness-is-the-little-things.blogspot.com/

RosaLovesDC said...

Have a great weekend too Alicia!

Shelby said...

you look beautiful, love the mixed leopard prints together! these photos are great... i may have to give that NARS product a try!! <3shelby

www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

Julie and Lauren said...

Gorgeous photos- love the red lipstick and pumps! Happy Easter xox

Sist and Sist said...

love the pumps!

Sarah said...

Love the outfit! You look so cute!

Jessica said...

I may or may not have ordered the laura mercier tinted moisturizer upon reading your post :)

Deinha Rocha said...

Hello girl!!
Happy easter too!

!Xoxo!
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kittiesandcouture.com said...

I'm going to have to puck up that Nars product! Amazing pictures.

fshnonmymind said...

Loving the pops of orange in your outfit!!

I bought a cheapy illuminator at Target, but I really like the color of this NARS one. It seems like it would give a nice glow to the skin. I'll have to check it out.

Alicia said...
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Margaret said...

Nice post. Love your style!

Alicia said...

@Jessica - oh yay, I think you will love the moisturizer. I've been receiving so many compliments and it's all I've been wearing! The Nars illuminator is what you need next ;)

Adiel said...

I've had my eye on that NARS Illuminator, I really think I might need to grab some for myself. Thanks for the review!

Jennifer said...

I love that you love the NARS Illuminator! Your post is amazing! -Jen (aka Kaboodle's beauty blogger).

la petite coquine said...

You are the only girl who could pull off leopard on leopard with such aplomb! Enjoy your weekend, darling!

ErikaSF said...

I love NARS, too. In fact, I love all the recs in Kaboodle's spring must-haves list. (And not just because I work there!) Agree with the gals above. You DO look amazing. Those photos make me want to go out and buy some red pumps!

Alicia said...

@EricaSF - thank you so much! and they're actually orange pumps (even more fun)!!

gold N turquoise said...

OO! That Nars Illuminator does look great! I use Nars blush in Orgasm; is it anything like that?

jenny
http://goldnturquoise.blogspot.com/

Jessica said...

Love the staging of your pics and especially the Chanel lipstick colors! Tres chic! :-)

Cristina said...

I wish I could get a good match in Laura Mercier's TM. The lightest shade is a touch too light and the next darker is too dark. I don't want to spend $40 on each and have to mix 'em. Love the formula, though...at least the oil-free. The regular made me break out and nothing makes me break out. Heh. Love the lipstick and coat, btw!

ApachesPrincess said...

Beautiful pictures! Oh goodness though, I can't stand nutella! Too sweet! Much prefer peanut butter on my toast!

Josie said...

I love, LOVE that bracelet! It's super gorgeous. And that bronzer sounds spectacular.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

suzanne said...

i've been eating nutella like a madwoman lately! i'm really afraid it's going to sneak up on me and stretch out my favorite jeans if i'm not careful!

happy easter :)

-suzanne
awkwardly chic

Polly said...

Im a huge Nars Fan, and its sooooooo cheap over here.

Nicole Marie said...

al i can ficus on is that nutella jar! yum!

STEFANIE said...

such pretty pictures :)! Love your lipstick, great colour :)

lauraa said...

I loev Nars, they do great lip pencils too. You look really cute in these photos
xxx

Lesley said...

Hahaha I lovee eating nutella straight from the jar. Glad I'm not the only one!

Have a great weekend!

Best,
Lesley

Stella said...

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new follower!!
love your photos and you look fabulous!

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Lainey said...

Hey! found your blog on Taylor's blog. I'm loving it already. I can't wait to read more.

Gracey said...

Yumm Nutella! Love it! I've been wanting to try the NARS illuminators but I haven't got a chance to yet. Sounds like a nice product though!

amalie said...

gorgeous coat! and love your lipsticks.
xx

Nimue said...

I love the leopard on leopard! you have a very nice blog, truly inspiring ;)

janettaylor said...

Perfect outfits!

Happy Easter to you and your family!
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nat-ak said...

My favourite photo is the spoon in the jar of Nutella. That is my go to snack!

Ruby Girl said...

ooo your denim outfit is super awesome and you look SO CHIC in that leapoard print jacket!! <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

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