What’s Inside My Makeup Bag

In between the traveling and early morning workouts, my makeup bag has been getting a lot of use these days. In fact, over the past 2 weeks I only did my makeup at home one morning! Since I’m spending more time applying makeup in gym bathrooms and hotel rooms, I’ve taken a bit of extra time lately to stock up on my makeup bag essentials. I tend to buy travel size products so all my favorite beauty items can squeeze in my small makeup bag without weighing down my purse or gym bag.

It’s been over a year since I shared the insides of my makeup bag and surprisingly only one item is the same – my mascara. A beauty product lover, due in part to my job in the industry, I always find myself experimenting with new products and color combinations.

My 10 Makeup bag essentials Here are the 10 makeup items that I swear by these days, in order of application!

Smashbox Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation PrimerLaura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum 20Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation PowderDolce&Gabbana bronzer in desertLaura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Color in lotus pinkEyeko Skinny Liquid Eye Liner in blackNaked3 Eye Shadow Pallet by Urban DecayBenefit They’re Real MascaraCover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm cupcake twistDolce&Gabbana Dolce fragrance pen

What’s the one makeup item you can’t leave home without?

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Fashion: Paris, je t’aime

I can’t believe it is already Monday! This week is going to fly by as I’m looking forward to a big trip this weekend – our four year wedding anniversary in Paris!

We have a number of plans while we’re in the city including the Eiffel Tower, Rodin Museum, Musee d’Orsay, an 8 mile running tour through the city with Paris Running tours, and a special dinner on Saturday night at Lasserre. It will be a weekend to remember, that is for sure!

In honor of the trip, I thought I’d share what I plan to wear Saturday night for our celebratory dinner. I tend to be more comfortable wearing skinny, dark jeans and sparkly tank tops out on the town, but in honor of Paris and the romantic backdrop, I decided to go a bit more glam this weekend.

Paris Anniversary

My favorite Bauble Bar Original Pave Links bracelet (on sale for $58 – affiliate link)

Tom Ford Violet Blonde Perume – a sultry, feminine perfume perfect for a winter evening $72

Alice+Olivia Natalia Scalloped Lace Fit & Flare Dress – a perfect delicate yet sexy number equally appropriate for an anniversary dinner and 30th birthday fete $396

Dolce&Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick in Sensual $35 is perfect for any hour

A sexy, smoky eye compliments of this tutorial and my favorite mascara for a night out on the town 

Black sexy, strappy heels from Zara (sold out but here is a similar pair)

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