July Style Spotlight:

Essie Button

This month’s style spot’s name is so fitting because she’s a cute as a button (see what I did there?) Bad puns aside, Essie Button, a 23 year old UK beauty and lifestyle blogger, is definitely one to watch. Estee, the woman behind Essie Button, moved to England from Canada about four years ago with her boyfriend, Aslan and they have the cutest dog named, Reggie.  Estee started her blog essiebutton, first as a fun hobby and it soon grew into a passion. She then ventured into the beauty vlogger world and started her YouTube channel under the same name.

I first came across Estee around a year ago and her videos are some of my favorites to watch. Since she resides in the UK, you are introduced to a bunch of products and brands that aren’t here in the US so it’s interesting to see the variety of beauty and skin products and brands. Her favorite’s videos and tutorials are among some of my favorites, if Estee talks about something- I immediately think I need it. Estee recently started doing brand focus videos where she focuses on one brand and its background and her favorite products from that brand. These videos are so helpful, it’s a easy way to learn about a brand and learn more about the products.

Definitely head over to her channel and watch one of her videos, or 20. Tell her I sent you!

Here’s her latest video:

You can find Essie here:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/essiebutton/

Twitter: http://instagram.com/essiebutton/

Blog: http://www.essiebutton.com/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/essiebutton/

What was your favorite thing about this summer?

Hello Lovlies,

I'm back with a mini beauty haul plus a few random favorites.

I've been in Virginia visiting with family so I've been a absent for a little while but I'm back! The July Style Spotlight will be up before the end of the month so stay tuned.

Now let's jump into the haul.

BEAUTY

Dove Hair Therapy Dry Shampoo: This stuff is amazing. It's perfect for those days when you just don't want to wash your hair. It does on white but goes away as you massage it in. It smells great. It retails for about $4.00 at drugstores.

Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm: This stuff is great. It helps my dry lips stay moisturized in the summer and winter. The packaging it cute so it immediately drew me in. Retails for about $2.00 at drugstores.

Wet N Wild Clear Brow and Lash gel: I was so glad I found this. I was in the market for a clear mascara and came across this one at Five Below for about $3.00. Just something to keep those brows in place.

City Color Intense Blush Quad: A random find from Five Below. It features four intensely bright blushes. The blushes are kind of pigmented so I would definitely have to use a light hand when applying. I have yet to try these out so I'll definitely let you know how they wear. Retails for about $4.00 at Five Below.

Wet N Wild Megalast Lipsticks in "Sugar Plum Fairy" and "In the Flesh": So. In. Love. These lipsticks have been favorites of mine for a while. I was searching for a nude lipstick that was more of a mauve-pinky nude instead of the peachy-pinky nude and came across "In the Flesh". It's like a "my lips, but better color." Next, "Sugar Plum Fairy" is a plum with pink undertones. The pink makes it a more wearable color. It comes off as darker in the tube but doesn't apply as dark ,it could definitely be built up to a darker plum though. Both are a matte finish. Retails for about $2.00.

Maybelline Color Vivid Lipstick in "Shocking Coral": This color is probably my new favorite shade for summer. It's a bright coral shade that has subtle pink undertones. It goes on smooth and has a satin-y finish. Retails for about $6.00.

FASHION

Bracelets: I love a good arm party and these bracelets were too good to pass up. The colors range from coral, mint, a darker blue, silver, gold, a bone shade. The feature small accents like a feather, an arrow and studs. Some of my favorite things. Both were about $5.00 from Walmart and Five Below.

Workout Tank: I came across this shirt at Walmart. Just a simple grey racer-back tank with pink around the back strap. It's so comfy and perfect for staying cool while working out on these hot summer days. I've been thinking of starting a fitness instagram page where I share fitness progress, workout routines, recipes and more. Let me know if you're interested or if you would like me to include more fitness here!

Headphones: SO in love with these. I needed a good pair of headphones that fit over the head to use while working out because my earbuds tend to slip out while running. These are super comfy to wear and are bright and fun. Retails for about $4.00 at Five Below.

So that's it for my haul, hope you guys enjoyed this. I'll try to get a back to school haul up next month and and possibly a high-end haul. As always, stay fab!