Friday Favorites: Makeup Edition

Hello Beauties!

As summer is speeding by, I am having trouble keeping up with doing all of the things I love, like blogging (sad panda). Now that we are half way through July (WHAT?!), I have been crazy busy with my internship, summer class, apartment moving, planning my birthday, and packing for vacation. 

But despite all of the craziness, it still hasn't held me back from trying out new beauty products. Here are some of my favorite things I have used this summer: 

1. Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten. This is an amazing eyeshadow base for the summer. I have worn this almost everyday, because it gives your eyes the perfect natural look. It's also light, which helps prevent the caked on makeup feeling. 
2. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cashmere. This goes along great with any makeup look you are trying to achieve. I use this in the corners of my eyes, as well as under my bottom lashes.
3. Benefit They're Real Mascara. Wow. Wow. Wow. Everything is true about this mascara. I could go on and on about how much I loooove this mascara, but I'll spare you. 

Do you have any beauty products that you are currently loving or lusting for? 

Lovely Lauren

It's no secret that I'm obsessed with Lauren Conrad. I've been a true fan since the 7th grade when I watched the first episode of Laguna. I even had a "Team LC" shirt from Hollister (no shame). I love that I have been able to follow her throughout the years. From fashion to boys she always has the best advice. 

Every summer I watch The Hills from the beginning, and since I just completed the first season I wanted to share my favorite LC inspirations.

She looks effortlessly chic whether she's at LAX or sipping coffee outside. I will be traveling this month, and I will be modeling my outfits after hers:

I will also be moving into my new apartment this month (YAY!). I am drooling over Lauren's new bedding collection at Khol's: 

Hint, hint. My birthday is also this month ;)

It's super hot here in the south, and I often find myself throwing my hair up in a bun. I love the mix of a sock and knot bun that Lauren does flawlessly: 

Do you have any favorite Lauren looks?