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Top five sunscreens for summer 2014

                                                                 

Summer 2014 is here! That means we all need a fabulous sunscreen to protect our skin. I tested several sunscreens and found five fabulous body sunscreens which are perfect for summer 2014. My sunscreen picks absorb nicely into the skin without leaving a residue and work well for a day of play in the sun! Love that!

What is your favorite sunscreen for the summer season?


Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick new spring and summer 2014 colors review

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Pictured: From top left: Classic Cream Lipstick c/o Dolce & Gabbana. Mandorla, Petal, Delight, Scarlett, Fire and Devil.

Dolce & Gabbana’s new summer 2014 colors in their Classic Cream Lipstick are inspired by the nuances of Sicilian Roses as well as the velvety touch of their petals. For spring/summer 2014, Dolce & Gabbana have added twenty new colors to their Classic Cream Lipstick collection, taking the choice of colors up to forty-two!

Dolce & Gabbana have divided the Classic Cream Lipstick colors into six categories including, reds, oranges, corals, pinks and nudes. This ensures there is a color for every mood, skin-tone and look. Each lipstick is inspired by a particular Sicilian Rose; for example, “Mandorla” is inspired by the Alchemist Rose and “Star” is inspired by the Black Rose. 

The Classic Cream Lipstick by Dolce & Gabbana is a favorite lipstick of mine. The formula is moisturizing; it never dries out the the lips. The color glides on smoothly without clumping or traveling. The color is true; it looks the same on the lips as it does in the tube. Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana was kind enough to send me six new colors from the spring/summer 2014 Classic Cream Lipstick collection to test out, and share with you! Below you will see “Mandorla,” “Delight,” “Petal,” “Devil,” “Fire” and “Scarlett.” All photos were taken in bright shade, outside, late morning with the same camera settings. These photos have not been edited.

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Manorla” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Delight” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Fire” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Devil” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Scarlett” Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick can be found online here, here and here.


Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish for summer 2014 review

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Pictured: Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish for summer 2014. One base coat, two coats of color, no top coat. Photo taken in morning sun. 

Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish is an orange-pink nail polish hue from Chanel’s summer 2014 beauty collection. This playful nail polish color is perfect for sunny summer days. Tutti Frutti’s cheery hue is ideal for having fun with color this summer season. Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish plays well with shades of pink, red, orange and yellow. It is a warm hue which will lend itself well to hot summer days in July and August.

I tested out Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The nail polish lasted six days before chipping. Tutti Frutti by Chanel is great alternative to orange this summer season if you are looking for a warm nail polish color but the orange nail polish trend isn’t your style.

Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish can be found online here, here and here.