Too Faced Chocolate Bar

Hi Beauties! So yesterday I got my hands on the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette and ohhhhh my gosh it is gorgeous. It does not only have the cutest packaging but the shadows smell good. It has sixteen matte and shimmer shades with a combination of light and dark. I had been having my eye on this one for sometime and now I can finally say it is mine...Yay! Only someone obsessed with makeup would understand the excitement. Just take a second to admire everything about this packaging...



For this look I used all shadows in this Chocolate Bar. Let me begin by saying how much of a bonus it is to have a palette that has everything you need in one small case. If you are anything like me when I travel I always have to carry a billion different palettes because the variety in each are not the greatest. It is exciting to look at this and say it is all I will need to take on my trip. Looking at this one I can easily come up with about five different looks. These eyeshadows go on easy and a little goes a long way. I thought I was going to experience a ton of fall out with these dark matte colors and I was surprised to see none. I can not say enough good things about these shadows. Too Faced out did themselves on this one. This is the perfect gift to give for the holidays. Feel free to contact me with any of your questions.
        -XO Monaé Lace 

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Brow Bone: Champagne Truffle
Transition Color: Salted Caramel 
Eye Lid: Cherry Cordial 
Upper Half of Lid: Semi-Sweet
Crease: Triple Fudge






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Protein Shake


Hi Beauties! Finally a fitness related post for me to share. It is simple and it works. I used to be afraid of drinking protein shakes because I seen people I knew gain weight while working out and taking protein and of course I did not want the same for myself. It was not until I took a workout class in school and my trainer would advise me to have a shake within 15 minutes after my workout. The reason for that is because it will help build that muscle. I began to notice that the following day after my workout I was not as sore. This was what got me hooked and now I will not go a day at the gym with out having a protein shake. This magic bullet is amazing and easy to use. I use it to mix blend and chop everything. I grab this instead of my blender because as you can see I just drink out of the cup I used to mix this all together. I picked up this protein from Costco. If you do not have a Costco card I would recommend getting one. I also pick up almond mil from there. It comes in a case of three boxes for about $11. I do not only use almond milk for my protein shake but also for my morning smoothies, coffee or overnight oats. I added this Chia and Flax Seed blend just for the heck of it and it was so easy for me to drink. I have seen people add chia seeds to their water. I tried it out and just could not with the weird texture it has so when I put it in this shake it was a lot easier to drink. When doing this do not forget to let your protein shake sit for a few minutes to give time for the Chia seeds to expand. As an extra you can add a banana to give it more flavor with a ton of ice! Well that is all for now. Give me your feedback about how you liked trying out this protein shake. If you have any suggestions for me to try send them my way.    
       -Monaé Lace

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Bat Those Eyes Girl!


Hi Gorg! This green eyeshadow look is just so beautiful. I can not get enough of it right now. On the eyes I used BH Cosmetic products. When I first tried out these eyeshadows I was blown away by the quality you get for such an affordable price. I love how pigmented these shadows are and it gets me excited to try out more of these BH products. So for this look I used an Orange shadow from the Galaxy Chic Palette as the transition color and applied it with a blending brush. Then I applied the Green shadow to the lid with a flat brush. I made sure to pat it on to avoid any excess fall out. In the crease I used a matte dark brown shade using the tip of that same flat brush I used to apply the green shade. This helps me to keep a precise dark shade in the crease. I also applied a little more of that dark brown shade to the outer corner. Once I was done with the eyeshadow I made sure to blend it all together with a blending brush and then I applied a wing liner. For the bottom lash line I used a black liner for the water line and brought it down a bit to blend with the green eyeshadow I applied right under the eyeliner. Apply any white shimmer shadow to the inner corner of your eyes to make those eyes pop out. Finally apply your favorite lashes and mascara to complete your gorgeous look! If you have any questions feel free to contact me by clicking the Contact link in the navigation bar for different options on how to get in touch with me. Have a beautiful day Babes!
     -XO Monaé Lace


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Galaxy Chic Palette



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Milani Lipsticks


Hi Beauties! I have been addicted to these Milani lipsticks for a few years now and with all honesty I prefer these over Mac lipsticks. They range from $4.50-$6.00 depending on where you purchase them. I usually pick them up at my local CVS or Wal-Mart. These lipsticks smell soooooo good. I always tend to want to bite into them hoping they will taste as good as they smell. I have a few matte shades and I love them. They are not over drying on the lips. They still have moisture to them when applying which typically just feels like you applied Chapstick and the best thing about them is that throughout the day when you re-apply it doesn't get all crumbly like the Mac matte lipsticks. You will always get that fresh look when re-applying these. My two favorite are Sangria and Violet Volt. Sangria is a perfect color for fall. Its a dark plum color that you can pop on day or night with a bold or bare eye look. Violet Volt is the perfect pop of color lipstick. This one is a purple lipstick but it is different from all purple lipsticks I have seen to date. It has a metallic shine to it. I know a metallic shine does not sound appealing but believe me when I say, it is beyond Gorgeous! I get compliments on this one all the time by both men and woman asking where they too can pick one up for themselves or for their girlfriends. If you have not tried this brand of lipsticks I am telling you that you are missing out. They just came out with Amore Matte Collection and I can not wait to try them out myself to let you Beauties know how I feel about them. They are a collection of matte liquid lipsticks which is typical because who isn't coming out with these nowadays. Stay tuned for more posts!
   -XO Monaé Lace


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The Best Eyelash Glue


This eyelash glue is the best glue I have ever tried! I swear by this one for two reasons. 1) It has a brush on strip adhesive to apply the glue. This is the most important for me because I like to have control over how much product goes on the eyelash. The tube glues get messy and can cause result in too much product pouring out getting over the eye lash. I have seen it and it makes for the eyelash to look messy and worn out from dried up glue getting all over the place. 2) This glue never leaves me with a half glued lash. The one thing I hate the most about wearing lashes is when you think you have it all glued on and hours into your girls night out you begin to get annoyed with the lash and when you look in the mirror you notice the most inner corner of the lash is not glued on correctly. I can sleep with my lashes on and still wake up with them securely glued on. This one never fails me and I Love It! It is so worth your $5-$7 bucks. So if you have trouble applying lashes the first thing to consider is changing up the glue you are currently using before you give up all hope. The number one thing to remember when applying your eyelash is to allow 20-30 seconds for the glue to get tacky before attempting to apply. Try it out and let me know what your experience was like using this eyelash glue.
        -XO Monaé Lace

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Elegantly Laced with Petals

Today I attended my cousins Wedding and it was unbelievably the most gorgeous thing I have ever experienced. It was exactly the way I have dreamed of spending my one day in a white dress saying my vows to my future husband. The ceremony took place outside in Anaheim Hills full of white flowers and rose petals. The newlyweds said I do and followed by the ceremony was the cocktail hour where family and friends mingled with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. We were then taken into the most magical reception area where we all shared precious moments with the happy couple sharing the dollar dance, bouquet toss and some photo booth fun. 

I put this little number together at the last minute and was sooooo happy with the outcome. I have had this dress hanging in my closet for months waiting for the perfect occasion to throw it on and today was the day to bring that baby out. I loved the simplicity of this dress because I was able to dress it up with accessories. I chose to give the look a pop of color. This whole combo came out so beautiful I could not have felt anymore gorgeous in anything else. I loved this bodycon midi dress and how it hugged my body to fit so perfect. This taupe color is my all time favorite color for a classy elegant look. I absolutely hate the typical black dress up outfit. LOL i kid you not I do not have a huge selection of black in my closet for the simple fact that I am not a fan. These heels are my all time favorite. I am used to 6 inch heels so these are extremely comfortable for me to walk or dance in. With these heels I got creative and decided that I did not want to tie a big bow so I took the laces up to the ankle and tied a small knot instead. I LOVED the look. It gave it that bit of sexiness that it needed. I hope you enjoy this look as much as I did! 
          -XO Monaé Lace




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Stunning in Stunner

      

Be bold in this purple Lippie! I get so many compliments on this lip and wanted to share it with all you gorgeous gems! Every time I pop this baby on I get stopped when I am out and about by total strangers. First question I get asked is if it's Mac and I love the face I get when I answer NO. LOL This L.A. Girl matte pigment gloss in Stunner is just amazing. It is long lasting and you don't need to apply a lip liner to avoid bleeding. It does not over dry your lips which is great because I absolutely hate matte lipsticks that are over drying or make your lips peel. With that said.... Does a $5.00 lipstick sound affordable to you?! Now for this look that is a bargain! Stay tuned for more beauty tips and tricks.
       -XO Monaé Lace

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Fresh Face First



Hi Gorgeous! Today I am going to let you in on my biggest beauty secret that I CAN NOT live without.... MY CLARISONIC! A couple years ago I contemplated on investing in this little gem. $150 felt like a lot of money for something that probably had more of a hype than it's worth. One day I said to myself "I am going to invest in a clarisonic today and hope that it's the greatest investment I have ever made for my face." Washing my face has never been the same since. This precious diamond is everything. My first reaction was how incredibly soft my skin felt. It felt as soft as a baby's butt. LOL My next reaction blew me away! There is nothing like seeing all the makeup that comes off onto that brush head. It's something that an exfoliating scrub can not clean on its own. I can not go a day without using my clarisonic because without it my face doesn't get that fresh clean feeling. My favorite thing to do right after is get a cotton pad with some Toner and wipe off the little bit that the clarisonic was not able to reach. What I loved best about this purchase was that a few months after my clarisonic stopped turning on I was able to get a new one with the warranty. Their customer service line was extremely helpful and by far the nicest customer service line I have ever dealt with. I received my new clarisonic just a few days later. They have a huge selection of colors to choose from to fit your own unique style. If you don't already own one of these I am telling you invest in one and I promise you that you will not regret it! Keep in mind: Your beautiful face is the first thing people will see so take care of it. 
     -XO Monaé Lace 

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Keep Calm & Stay Classy in Olive

Hi Gorgeous! Today I have a super cute & simple outfit. Lately I have been obsessed with t-shirt dresses. I picked this one up at Forever 21 for such an affordable price. The material on this one is AMAZING! I absolutely hate when you buy a dress and its transparent. This little number doesn't require you to throw on a slip to hide your little booty from showing. I decided to pair it with heels to dress it up however you can choose to dress it down with some combat boots for the fall. Stay tuned for more looks!
          -XOXO Monaé Lace

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All About Orange




LA Girl liquid lipsticks have been the biggest must haves and I must admit that some of these are poppin!!! I picked up almost every single shade and I gotta say this summer I was obsessed with this orange lipstick in iconic. It is the perfect orange if your leaning towards a casual look or and edgier look for a night out with your girls! This was the first time I tried this brand so I did apply a cheap orange lip liner but it is not necessary. With these matte liquid lipsticks you can get a precise line without having to apply a lip liner. This is s definite bonus because if you are like me who carries a makeup bag everywhere in case of an emergency LOL then a liner is one less thing you will have to worry about. The purpose of this look was to attract attention to the bright lip. I did a simple eye look with just a brown in the crease and some full lashes. There was no eyeliner because I wanted to keep the look looking simple and fresh. I applied mascara on top and bottom lashes with a bit of blush to finish it off! I hope you enjoy this look and if you want to know more about the products I used send me a message or comment and I would be more than happy give you details!
                     -XO Monaé Lace

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5 am Workouts


There is no excuse why you can not make it to the gym! My days are extremely long and on some days do not end til after midnight. Believe me I am exhausted and would make excuses to not get in the gym. It was always I am tired, it's late, it's too packed and the most important one was I can't wake up in the morning but those were just exuses I would make to feel better about myself. 

I used to be committed and consistent in the gym. I would go just about everyday for over a year. I look back and realize that I came so far all to just start back from the bottom again. I find myself getting discouraged at times because I can not believe I am struggling with 10lb dumbbells so I remind myself that I am not a believer in giving up on what I truly love and if that means I have to start from the bottom again so be it. Just as long as I am getting my butt to the gym I will rise to the top of my goals. 

My schedule is very busy and I decided to take it upon myself to add some more spice and make it more intense so I committed myself to 5am workouts. Everyone calls me crazy but I call it DISCIPLINE! This is where my journey begins! 

                               -XO Monaé Lace







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