Look by Liz Lewis: May 2014

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Boudoir Photo Shoot with Skye High Photography

The lovely Megan Skye Dolle of Skye High Photography (give her FB page a like!) recently asked me to collaborate with her and create the makeup looks for two models at a boudoir photo shoot. The final product beyond impressed me, with Megan's work resulting in highly professional work that showcases the models' beauty and the makeup.

Megan shares my passion for connecting with and helping others through her work. "I am a photographer because I love beauty, I love building relationships, and I love creating and documenting memories for my clients. But I am also a photographer because I want to share the splendor, the struggles, the laughter, and the human experience that I have witnessed in my own life and in others. By doing this, I hope to spread compassion and ignite a sense of curiosity in everyone who encounters my works." Megan's work definitely shows evidence of her zest for life. Check out the photos from the boudoir shoot below, and more of her work on her website.

Makeup used on Jamie and Rachell:

Jamie Sheranian - Photo by Megan Skye Dolle of Skye High Photography

Photo by Megan Skye Dolle of Skye High Photography

Jamie Sheranian - Photo by Megan Skye Dolle of Skye High Photography

Rachell McCloyn - Photo by Megan Skye Dolle of Skye High Photography

ASOS $235 Summer Giveaway!

Happy Memorial Day!

Today is the unofficial kick off to summer for most of us.

To celebrate the beautiful weather, beach days, bonfire nights, patio drinks, and all things summer, I've teamed up with 19 other bloggers to bring you a chance to win $235 to ASOS for your summer must haves!

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I've listed some of my absolute favorites this season for you to get some big ideas ;)

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Friday, May 23, 2014

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It's Friday I'm in Love...with Bright White!

Have I ever been so thankful for the weekend? Probably. But I feel extra thankful today. It was a hellacious week with a great deal of stress that didn't afford me a great deal of blogging inspiration. But that's all the negativity I'm allowing in this post. This Friday is my FRESH START and what better way to renew yourself than with the color white? Although some people find all-white to be a bit mental hospital-ish, I find wearing or decorating with all white quite refreshing and peaceful. I scoured the net, and below you'll find my favorite white finds! Happy shopping, and happy weekend!

xoxo

MinkPink Tell Me Why Sweater from Nasty Gal - ON SALE - $39

Caslon Cotton Knit Jacket - Nordstrom - ON SALE - $35.40

Embroidered Circle Midi Skirt - Gap - $59

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Zephyr - Sephora - $18

Embroidered Boho Top - Old Navy - ON SALE - $30

Steve Madden Lexii Sandal - Nordstrom - On Sale - $53.56

Mossimo Women's Ankle Pant - Target - $27

White Linen Patio Skirt - Banana Republic - $98

Beaded Hoops - Forever 21 - $4.80

Friday, May 16, 2014

Remember to Enter the Urban Decay/$50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway!

Enter to win Urban Decay Naked Palette and Sephora Gift Card

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Summer Sun Protection for Sensitive Skin

Ahoy mateys! I love summer. However, I don't love sunburns. We all need to protect our precious skin (and eyes...see yesterday's post on sunglasses) from the sun's damaging and harmful rays.

I won't lie—I've done my share of laying out/tanning in the summer. However, my vigilance with wearing sunglasses and slathering sunscreen repeatedly on my face, neck, and chest has paid off. I realized this last year when I compared the skin on these areas to my back, which definitely suffered sunscreen neglect in the past. The difference astounded me. Freckles and sunspots mottle my back, but my face, neck, and chest remain pristine (and baby soft) in comparison. Additionally, because I've protected the particularly delicate eye area with sunscreen AND UV-blocking shades (and used eye cream since I was a young teenager) I'm 33 and have absolutely ZERO crow's feet. Boom! Take that, wrinkles.

Today I'm sharing my favorite, most-trusted sun protection products. These are the ones I've purchased repeatedly and will use by the pool this summer. The great part is that they can be used anytime (skip the SPF at night, however, because your skin needs time to breathe) during the year. The even better part is that for us sensitive skin people, I guarantee these products won't irritate.

Purpose ($7.99 at Target) is the only moisturizer with SPF that I can use that doesn't make my skin get red, blotchy, and sting. The rest of the time I make sure that my moisturizer doesn't have any SPF, and I instead rely on the sun protection in my foundation. While you can use this at night, I recommend using a night-time treatment or moisturizer that doesn't contain SPF.

Shiseido UV Protective Liquid Foundation SPF 42 ($36.00 at Sephora or Nordstrom)This incredible came to my attention when I worked as a counter manager for Shiseido at Nordstrom. Honestly, once you use this, you might want to use it as a year-round foundation. Check out all the incredible reviews on Sephora.com Allow me to list just a few of the benefits:

1. SPF 42 (no additional sunscreen required!)

2. Water/oil/sweat resistant (it will NOT budge)

4. Beautiful medium to full coverage without feeling too thick

Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 34 ($32.50 at Sephora and Nordstrom) This gem of a product moisturizes and protects your eye area, without any irritation. Don't let the price dissuade you, because this tube will last you throughout the entire summer and beyond.

Natural Ice Medicated Lip Protectant/Sunscreen ($1.69 at Walgreens) Forgot Burt's Bees. Seriously. I bought this last year before a trip to Lake Powell, because my lips get burned the second they see the sun. I was in a rush and this was highly visible at the end of an aisle, so I grabbed it before checking out. I'm so grateful I bought this miracle in a tube! It protects my lips, but I also discovered that it eliminates flaking and chapping. When I apply it, my dry skin seems to melt away.

Happy shopping!

xoxo

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

ModCloth Summer Party Prep Sale & New Pistol Panties Swimwear Collection

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Haven't quite pinned down your warm-weather looks yet? Well, ModCloth is having a Summer Party Prep Sale through 5/19, in which dozens of brand new items & fab faves are 25% off! So now's the right time to stock up for all your upcoming picnics, soirees, and vacays!

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What to Wear Wednesday: Sunglasses for Summer

Generally, I buy less-expensive, trendy, "knock-off" sunglasses because then I can throw them in my beach bag, set them down on the concrete at the pool, etc., and it's not the end of the world if they get scratched or lost. Expensive, designer sunglasses have a definite allure to them, but 1. I don't want to drop $300 on sunglasses, and 2. I want to be able to enjoy my pool and beach time without worrying about keeping them in pristine condition.

I usually choose big sunglasses because I love that style, and they cover the delicate more of the delicate eye area. This has paid off (in addition to using eye cream religiously), because I have much fewer lines around my eyes than other women my age. I highly recommend stocking your beach bag with Shiseido's Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 34 (my eyes are super sensitive but I can put this everywhere and there's no adverse effects such as stinging or redness).

Check out these lovely picks (my favorites are the Forever 21 Tortoise Sunglasses for only $5.80!) that will keep you safe from the sun, looking sunning, and leave money in your bank account (note the prices below each collage...I think you'll be pleased).

xoxo