July Haul && Review

July 12, 2011
It’s time again for my monthly haul && review! Here’s all my favorite picks for this month:


Items Shown (Linked where Available)
1. Bronzer, Tarte: ‘Park Avenue Princess’
2. Rose Heeled Sandal, MICHAEL by Michael Kors: ‘Berkeley T-Strap’
3. Brightening Concealer, Tarte: ‘Maracuja Creaseless Concealer’ in Medium
4. Blush, Tarte: ‘Peaceful’
5. Snap Cuff, Bakers
6. Illuminator, Lancome ‘Eclat Miracle’

All of the Tarte products came from the ‘Glow Your Way to Gorgeous’ kit which retailed for around $50 (at first sounds expensive, but a full size bronzer alone retails for $29 from the company! Kits are a great way to try out a variety of popular products from a brand) I found the kit on QVC but it was no longer available when I searched for the link.

The picture of this bracelet does NOT do it justice- the website does not show just HOW sparkly and beautiful it was. (On a scale of 1 to Shiny it was a ‘ask a stranger where she got her sparkles’).

Items not pictured: Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover, Victoria’s Secret striped satin robe, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri ‘Pink Blink’

Items not worth purchasing: Lancome ‘Oscillation Intensity’ mascara, Tarte ‘Lights, Camera, Lashes’ mascara

To see the full review, watch the video here

What I Wore:
1. Pink Maxi Dress, Rachel Pally
2. Foundation, Boots No. 7 Intelligent Balance Mousse: ‘Blonde’
3. Bronzer, Tarte: ‘Park Avenue Princess’
4. Coral lipstick, Tarte: ‘Sweet’
5. Blush, Tarte: ‘Peaceful’
6. Highlight, Lancome ‘Eclat Miracle’
7. Brown shadow, Tarte Cream Shadow
8. Mascara, Lancome L’Oscillation Intensity
9. Pink Polish, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri: ‘Pink Blink’ 
10. Earrings, Betsey Johnson

I created these waves by curling my hair in sections with a 1 and 1/4 inch clampless curling iron (the Fahrenheit 4 in 1). After letting the curls set, I brushed them out with a paddle brush to create the flowing wave! I did a tutorial on how to use a clampless iron to create these waves (just using a smaller iron) but the technique is the same- click here to watch! If you’d still like a tutorial on this specific, larger, middle-parted style- let me know 🙂 


9 thoughts on “July Haul && Review”

  1. Selina says:

    Carly, you're amazing! Seems like you're loving Tarte this month. I'll have to look for that kit. Thanks for sharing!

  2. Jessica says:

    I've tried both of those Tarte products and they are are really nice. Great post. And your hair looks beyond gorgeous!

  4. The Bloginista says:

    Carly, every time I tell myself I'm done shopping for awhile you have to go and post one of these!! I really need a good bronzer – I may have to look into the Tarte one because it really looks like a true bronzey color. The one I have now is a lot more peachy. Also, I wore my Michael Kors Berkeley T Straps literally every weekend my senior year of college & desperately need a replacement. They are amazing! xo

  8. YK says:

    Carly your hair here looks sooo beautiful!! Now I'm on a hunt to find those Michael Kors shoes.. I've only seen them in black patent leather I think 🙁

    Please check me out 🙂 at ykhearts.blogspot.com

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