NATURAL GLAM MAKEUP ROUTINE | BEAUTY + YOUTUBE

So here it is, the highly-requested Natural Glam Makeup Routine! Trust meeeeee - I wanted this video out sooner rather than later (which ended up with the later) BUT it's finally up!
 In case you don't want to watch the full video, here's a quick run-down of products I used:

Murad Hydrating Toner Spray: http://bit.ly/2bnenNJ
Tarte Smoothing Primer: http://bit.ly/2aZRtwB
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation: http://bit.ly/2bn6ubl
Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer: http://bit.ly/2b4CeOU
Makeup For Ever Concealer: http://bit.ly/2begRvo
Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer: http://bit.ly/2aZu8oC
Lorac Pro Pallet 3: http://bit.ly/2byAZbw
Anastasia of BH Brow Pencil in Med. Brown: http://bit.ly/2aZsF1N
NYX Tinted Brow Mascara: http://bit.ly/2bnCLgV
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: http://bit.ly/2bxRIL2
Benefit They’re Real! Eyeliner Gel: http://bit.ly/2be6W94
Sephora MicroSmooth Powder in #15: http://bit.ly/2bnAzpU
Laura Mercier Translucent powder: http://bit.ly/2b1969E
Bobbi Brown Bronzer in Natural 01: http://bit.ly/2bcYhEM
Smashbox Blush in Chiffon: http://amzn.to/2bAG2ah
MAC Lipliner in Edge To Edge: http://bit.ly/2b19ftK
NARS Lipstick in Roman Holiday: http://bit.ly/2bcZZ9a
Lancome Lipstick in #250: http://bit.ly/2bstwcv

So without anymore yapping, here's the video and if you aren't already subscribed to my channel, DO IT. Love you, mean it💋

And thanks for watching ;)

xx, tbp

HOW TO GET EFFORTLESS BEACH WAVES | BEAUTY

Somebody gave me the idea for a tutorial on how I do my hair so I quickly (key word) filmed a video to put up on my channel on how I achieve loose, beach waves!

It's really simple to do but it can be time-consuming, depending on how long/thick your hair is.

I naturally have very curly hair, that's probably medium thickness and when I run through it, it can take me about 15-20mins to do the whole thing.

So how do I get this look?

Pretty easy. First, I like to start off with hair that has been washed at least a day before BUT sometimes I have to wash it beforehand, which isn't that big of a deal, you just have to be prepared to spray more stuff to keep the waves!

After washing, I blow it dry with a round brush, focusing on brushing the strands outwards.

After it's dry, I section my hair into two parts: Top and bottom.

Then start on the back pieces and curl every single strand AWAY from my face - all the way to the front strands. This is SUPER important. 

Once I've curled the top and bottom halves, I'll then run the straightener over my ends. This makes sure I don't have the typical ringlet-type curls. By using the straightener, the curls appear more loose, which is truthfully what gives it the beach vibe we're going for.

After I straighten the ends, I'll plump up my roots with the Rusk Texture Spray (pictured below). This stuff is NO. JOKE. It's my favorite texturizing spray of all time! Also, don't be scared to tease your hair for extra volume ;)

Once I've added some volume to my hair, I'll flip it back and forth until I get the exact "look" I'm going for. Once I decide what side I'm going to wear my hair, then I'll spray it down with hair spray.

The video is just going to give you a little visual of the steps listed above but keep reading to see exactly what each product looks like and what I love to use! 

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Okay, so my absolute FAVORITE shampoo and conditioner (at the moment) are these two by Renpure. I actually made the discovery of these by accident not too long ago.. I was running low on my regular shampoo and conditioner and I needed something to hold me over and that's when I found these. I bought them both strictly based on smell, because it smells JUST LIKE COCONUT but quickly figured out that they are probably the best shampoo and conditioner duo I've ever used - this combo makes my hair SO extremely soft and it smells so summer-y, even after blowing it dry.

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This is one of my favorite hair oils to use in the summer time because it actually does help reduce frizz and makes my hair really soft and shiny - without looking greasy. I can also use this on dry hair and it works really well to reduce fly-aways.  Plus, the smell is amazing.

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If you follow me on snapchat (taylorpilk) then you were probably as uhh... scared surprised?... as I was when I showed how large my hair was after using this stuff haha but I promise, I tamed it down afterwards. Nonetheless, if you're looking to add more texture aka "lion hair" as I call it, then you need to grab a can of this. It is hands-down the BEST product I've ever used to make my hair FULL of volume. I cannot live without this texture spray!

So after I use all of these products, I go in on the curl. Watch the short, three-minute video below to see a quick tutorial on how I get loose, beachy waves.

https://youtu.be/F5UbFcqt2zk

xx, tbp

Favorite Skincare Products | VIDEO

Alright, y'all! I made this video yesterday basically filling everyone in on my favorite skincare products :) Click the link to watch xoxo

FAVORITE SKINCARE YOUTUBE VIDEO

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VIDEO! WHAT'S IN MY BAG: Gym Bag Edition

So, I'm jumping out on this limb here with a new branch on my blog: YouTube videos - EEEEK! I've been contemplating this for a while and my life motto is to never be sitting on your porch swing at 80 years old, wishing you would have done something in life; SO HERE I AM! This is my first video and while I do have an amazing camera that Devon bought me, this opportunity was too good to pass up (and I couldn't sleep as per usual) so I took the chance and filmed this on my MacBook, IN MY KITCHEN. It's super unprofessional but that's how I'm rollin and it's easier than pictures and words and you'll get the point.... I'll try harder on my next one  - maybe ;) But for now, here y'all go! WHAT'S IN MY BAG: Gym Bag Edition! XO

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DISNEY VIDEO!

I have put together a seriously SHORT video of our trip to Disney, along with some pictures! It was P's first time going and since we all know she won't remember the trip anyways, I figured I would record EVERYTHING - and I definitely did! But only a few of my favorite clips made it to the video so here it is! Pretty proud of my first video debut - HA! I plan on doing more in the future so subscribe [HERE] if you have a YouTube channel yourself :) I'm also thinking an 'About Me' video will be popping up sooner or later, along with an official house tour when we're FINALLY done building ;) But in the meantime, here's our Disney trip from last month xo ENJOY!

All Things HAIR!

These are all of the products that I absolutely A-D-O-R-E!  

     

L'oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray with UV Shield in Strong Hold - this hairspray has been my favorite for a couple of years and I honestly haven't used anything else! I don't know how we'll the UV shield works considering I have nothing to compare it to, but the hold is definitely strong and it doesn't leave a lot of build up after you use it. You can purchase this at Target.

Paul Mitchell SUN Collection Color Shield Protecting Spray - I use this everyday, without fail! Especially useful when you're at the beach or pool. It smooths your hair while protecting your strands! Love the way this spray smells - and don't be fooled by the bottle as it may be small but a little bit goes a long way! (You can purchase at ULTA)

L'Oreal EverStyles Energizing Shampoo - This is a 5star product, to me!! It's super cheap and works better than other expensive brands I've tried in the past, plus, it smells amazing! It can also be used as an instant volumizer on clean hair that needs a little lift. (Purchased at Target for around $4)

Salon Grafix Spray Powder Shampoo - This particular dry shampoo has brunette coloring in it which can help with fading and outgrown roots while adding a ton of volume, plus it lasts a long time, even with day-to-day use - love it!  (Purchased at ULTA for $8)

Straight Sexy Hair: Smooth & Protect Flat Iron Spray/Darn Straight Straightening and Polishing Lotion - I use these two together anytime I use them. I have MASSIVELY curly hair and I tend to straighten/blow dry my hair daily, so any sort of protection/smoothing system I can use, I DO! These products are very "light" feeling, but extremely effective! I personally believe that when I use both products, that they help tame my frizz with the humidity my hair has to deal with living on the East Coast.

Moroccan Oil Frizz Control - L-O-V-E this spray! A little bit goes a LONG way! I don't use this with the Sexy Straight Hair Darn Straight Lotion as I use the other Moroccan oil in its place as I really only use this spray if it's raining, THAT'S how good it works! As curly as my hair gets, I only need about 2-3 sprays on the bottom half of my hair and I can feel a HUGE difference after I blow dry. **Don't purchase this is you want a conditioning spray, as this is NOT. It gives more of a stiff feeling over anything else but it works WONDERS if you hate humidity as much as I do.

Moroccan Oil Treatment LIGHT - If you're looking for a type of smoothing system - BUY THIS! Your hair will smell amazing for forever and this stuff creates so much smoothness and shine, it's unbelievable! I use this almost daily on my ends.. Wonderful product! It's not the cheapest of products, but again, the TINIEST bit goes a long, LONG way! I buy the LIGHT version of the original but I personally think it works just as well as the original.

Please let me know what you think of these products by tweeting (twitter)/instagraming (blog instagram) me! I'd love to know which products you've picked up and how they worked out for you xo

-Taylor Pilkington xo