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Enchanting Smokey Eyes

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I love a beautiful smokey eye but I must admit, it kinda scares me.

Yes, scary, because if I would try doing it, it would be scary, smudgy and all over the place.

That's why I usually stick with something that I can do well and that doesn't take a trillion years, which is a simple cat eye.

So, when I came across the step-by-step picture tutorial above (I couldn't find the source of it, so if you know who it's from, please let me know, so I can credit them!), I got really excited and had to share it with you right away.

And you know what, I don't think I am scared of a smokey eye anymore and will give it a try :)

What is your go-to makeup routine and what would you like to try but are afraid of?

Love, Magic and Pillowfights,
Erika

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Are You A Skincare Rebel?

Fact is, I love dressing up and looking and feeling beautiful - inside and out.

Which means living a healthy and happy life, making sure my food is organic, and my beauty products are as well.

Your skin is your largest organ and absorbs everything like a sponge, so it's very important to be aware of what you smear onto that delicate skin of yours.

That is why I make sure that my beauty products don't contain any crap.

So, you can image how excited I got when I came across Stark Skincare. Their cute little logo and packaging is just perfect for us visual girls, right?!

And the Stark Skincare philosophy is so Asuyeta style - 100% natural ingredients (natural, raw and organic, you could even eat it), no animal testing and all products are handmade in small batches! To just name a few things, check out their whole philosophy right here.

Jessica, the founder and CEO is the sweetest and calls herself a natural skincare rebel...mmmh, can we be BFFs?!

She sent over 2 samples for me to test out and I am absolutely in love (and my husband is too).

It smells delicious, feels amazing and my skin just loves me so much more. Plus I only need to use a tiny bit which means it will last forever!

The White Willow Bark - Perfecting Tonic

After washing my face with water (morning and night), I sprayed two spritzer in my hands and dabbed it all over my face and neck. It smells like lemon buttermilk and is super refreshing.

Cypress - Purity and Defense Oil

After the Tonic, I smoothed two drops of the oil on my face and neck. It smells very cleansing, like pine woods and you can feel it building up a little defense barrier against city grime.

I will definitely order the GRAPEFRUIT cleanse & hydrate balm next! YAY!

Are you a skincare rebel yet? Come on over and join us! - click to tweet!

♥ Erika

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Hair Tutorial - Milkmaid Twists

Last week Camilla showed us how to do a Summer French Braid.

Today she'll show us how to do my favorite hair do right now - Milkmaid Twists.

Let's get started!

Here is what you'll need:

♥ small bobby pins

hair tutorial - milkmaid twists by camilla orosco on asuyeta

1. Part your hair in two down the back. Separate one side into two pieces and start twisting.

hair tutorial - milkmaid twists by camilla orosco on asuyeta

2. Take more hair as you twist along.

hair tutorial - milkmaid twists by camilla orosco on asuyeta

3. Keep twisting until you are all done, then pin with two bobby pins making an X.

hair tutorial - milkmaid twists by camilla orosco on asuyeta

4. Repeat on other side and you are done!

hair tutorial - milkmaid twists by camilla orosco on asuyeta

Love it!

Want to get out of that hair rut? Try the 5 minute milkmaid twists hair do. - click to tweet!

♥ Erika & Camilla

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Hair Tutorial - Summer French Braid

A few weeks ago I got a super sweet email from Sadie asking us to do a hair tutorial for a boho braid and a french braid, I love getting emails from my beautiful readers and because we love braids so much, we were super excited to fulfill Sadie's request!

So, last time Camilla showed us how to do a cute Boho Braid and today she'll show us how to do a Summer French Braid.

Have fun and stay cool (its 105 F here in Boise everyday, so up dos are a MUST!).

Here is what you'll need:

♥ a clear elastic
♥ small bobby pins
♥ hair spray

hair tutorial - summer french braid - by camilla orosco on asuyeta

1. From the top of you head, divide your hair in 3 sections and braid.

hair tutorial - summer french braid - by camilla orosco on asuyeta

2. Grab more hair as you braid along the center of your head. Put into a ponytail.

hair tutorial - summer french braid - by camilla orosco on asuyeta

3. Loosen up with your fingers.

hair tutorial - summer french braid - by camilla orosco on asuyeta

4. Braid the ponytail.

hair tutorial - summer french braid - by camilla orosco on asuyeta

4. Grab a piece of hair from the middle of the braid and push the rest toward your head.

hair tutorial - summer french braid - by camilla orosco on asuyeta

5. Roll under and pin.

hair tutorial - summer french braid - by camilla orosco on asuyeta

Voila! Done! So cute!

Braids are awesome and help you stay cool during hot summer days while looking super hot! - click to tweet!

♥ Erika & Camilla

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Hair Tutorial - Boho Braid

Last week I shared my 3 favorite Summer-Ready Beauty Products with you.

Today, Camilla is back to show us how to do a super cute boho braid.

With the weather being super hot here in Boise, it's the perfect hair-do to get the hair off the neck and the shoulders and still look super cute.

Let's get started!

Here is what you'll need:

♥ a clear elastic
♥ small bobby pins
♥ a comb
♥ hair spray (Camilla uses and recommends http://www.number4hair.com :: it's 100% Vegan, Gluten Free, Sulfate & Sodium Chloride Free, Paraben Free! YAY!)

hair tutorial - boho braid by camilla orosco on asuyeta

1. Start by taking three small sections and braid them.

hair tutorial - boho braid by camilla orosco on asuyeta

2. With every braid, pick up some hair as you go along the top of your head to the back and down the side.

hair tutorial - boho braid by camilla orosco on asuyeta

3. Put in an elastic.

hair tutorial - boho braid by camilla orosco on asuyeta

4. Bring braid to the top of the head and pin with two bobby pins, making an X shape (that will hold them in place all day long)

hair tutorial - boho braid by camilla orosco on asuyeta