What I Pack In My Beauty Travel Bag

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     A while back I did a post on what I usually pack in my gym bag. The things I put in that post are great for touch-ups, but not the best for a longer vacation, so I am going to show you what I put in my travel bag! I am not one to pack lightly, so here is my not so simple packing list!

This is the best I could do to simplify things, and for me, it is pretty good! The products in this post are only my cosmetic items, so if you want to see my go to outfits, tell me in the comments!




I like to mess around with a new look everyday, but it might be a challenge to haul all of my Mac eyeshadows with me, so I take my palettes with me! I wanted a nice variety of colors and neutrals so I am taking my BH cosmetics 120 3rd edition and my 28 color neutral look. When I keep both of these palettes with me, the possibilities are endless!

My Soft and Gentle MSF is an essential, it can make any color pop and is perfect for layering or on its own. I usually use this as a highlighter with my 165 brush. Another one of my favorite uses for this product is to layer over my Nars multiples, it keeps them in place without looking thick, and it gives the prettiest sheen! I also packed my MSFN, and you all know why I love this product, so a mini explanation is not necessary!

Another must have product is a good gloss, and my favorite is Mac's Love Nectar. This is one of their popular products, and I can see why! If you want something natural that makes your lips look fuller, this is for you. I am bringing this along because the lips give the finishing touch, so this makes whatever look I am wearing more polished.







My Stila sheer color tinted moisturizer is one of my must haves, because it evens out your skin tone without being too heavy. Once I blend it in, I can't even feel it on!

My next product is my amazing cosmetics concealer. This is an extremely opaque full coverage concealer, but I only use the smallest amount under my eyes. I have horrible dark circles, but this makes them disappear! The key is to use the smallest amount, remember, you can always add more.

I combined my Urban Decay Zero and Mac False Lash because they go hand in hand. This dynamic duo has it all, and they really define your eyes with minimal effort. I had to being these with me, if I could only choose two products, these would be it!







I took my go-to scent with me, just in the mini form. This is the Victoria's Secret Summer Bombshell fragrance, and I have been wearing this every day. I love the packaging, and the scent is clean and fresh while still fun. I put this is a ziplock bag just in case when traveling!



My last item was my Revlon curling iron, but there isn't anything special about it, so I just let it be! Thanks to all of our followers, we are so excited to have reached our 50th one today! Make sure to follow, and tell me in the comments what you pack when you travel. Thanks for reading!

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Shopping Trip Haul!

                                                                  Hello Readers!
Sorry neither of us has posted for awhile, we have been having some major technicaal issues, but we got it all fixed! So about three days ago I took a trip to the mall to use up my $25 giftcard to Forever 21 and to find some other cute things for summer! I thought I would show you my purchases!

     First I got this adorable skirt from Forever 21! I love this skirt because it is form fitting, but its not super tight. It also falls right above the knee, which is a decent length. Forever 21 tends to make really short skirts so I was lucky to find this one! I also love the pattern on it. In this picture you can't really see the true color, it's a very bright neon yellow! This cost 10.80$.



This is the back of the shirt, the front is plain white.










     Then, I started to think, this skirt is so bright, what can I put with it? My first thought was a white cami and a beige sweater, but that would be too hot for summer. I didn't want another yellow thing because then I would look like a lemon. So I looked around Forever 21 and I found this gorgeus shirt! Its plain white and flowy in the front, but in the back it's crazy! This reminds me of the saying, business in the front, and party in the back! But this shirt is so see through that I got a white cami to go with it.



Next I got Sally Hanson Salon Effects So Romantic. This is one of my favorite products that Sally Hansen has made. They take about 30 minutes to do both of your hands, and they turn out great! They stay on for about 2 weeks usually for me. My only complaint is that sometimes they chip.

Then I got some blonde bobby pins. I am always useing these things and I always loose them! Ever since my hairdresser messed up and cut my hair so short it's at my chin (I asked for it at my shoulder) I have to use these to do alot of hairdo's. I'm also so glad I found them in blonde! Most places only have bronze, brown, and black.

Thats it! Comment and tell me what you think of these products! We love to hear from our readers!
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My Skincare Routine

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    I have been obsessed with my new skincare routine, so today, I am finally going to do the post on it! This is one of my favorite types of posts to read, so I hope you all enjoy! I have been testing out a ton of new products, and I have come across my routine that is actually working for me. Here are my favorites!

In the morning, I start off with my Neutrogena oil free acne wash. I apply this before I even go downstairs, it is like my form on coffee! This cleanser really wakes me up because it has a really nice fresh grapefruit scent, but applying this first gives it a bit of a kick start.

 Next, I like to apply a bit of my Clean and Clear morning burst facial cleanser. Okay, I know I just hauled this, but I promise, I have used it before! Incorporating this product back into my routine has really improved the look of my skin, it has a slight brightening effect to it. I like to use a couple of different cleansers that have different ingredients in them because they will target any skin problems when used together.

After that, I am going to use my favorite toner, which is the Clinique clarifying lotion. I must admit, the name for this confused me, because it is not anything close to a lotion. Even though that may be slightly misleading, it is still an amazing product! I just apply this with a cotton pad all over my face, and it is really refreshing. Out of the four options for this toner, 2 works best for me, but I would recommend testing them out. If you are trying this product for the first time, your skin might feel a little bit tingly. I love it, and it let's me know that the product is working!

Next I want to use something that will work on my skin while I am wearing makeup. Knowing how to cover up blemishes is essential, but you run the risk of clogging your pores. Knowing how to treat your skin is the key, so for this step I am using the neutrogena 3 in 1 treatment cream. This helps prevent your skin from breaking out as well as treating any current problems. I like to think of this product like a heat protectant for your hair, if you use heat on your hair, it an cause split ends, do why not try and protect it? Wearing makeup can clog your pores and in some cases cause acne, so why not do something to prevent it?

Some acne prevention products can be drying, so it is important to moisturize as well. Some people think that moisturizing is the cause to any imperfections, but dry skin can cause them as well. I am going to use a lighter moisturizer, and my favorite of the moment is the Clinique moisturizing gel. Also, when blending any product into your skin, pat it in instead of rubbing. Any form of tugging at your skin can cause pre-mature wrinkles, and since I haven't started using any age prevention products yet, I want to be as careful as I can!

The last product I use in the morning is to treat my undereye circles. I don't know if this counts as a skin are product, but I apply it before I out any makeup on, so I am putting it in here! I love the Clinique under eye roller for many reasons, but mainly because it reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.









Those are all of the products I use in the morning, so these are the ones I use at night! The first product I use at night is my Aveeno positively radiant lathering cleanser. This is so inexpensive but it works so well! This takes off all of your makeup and works into an amazing lather.

If you ever get dry patches of skin, an exfoliator will be your new best friend. My favorite is inexpensive and effective, and it is the St. Ives apricot scrub. This stuff is amazing, I use about a dime sized drop and my skin is really soft after using it. I prefer to apply this in the shower because it will wash off easier and it will turn into a rich cleanser after you rub it in.

My last product that I use at night is my Clinique Turn around overnight moisturizer. I have been absolutely obsessed with this ever since I first tried it! My skin is has this glow to it without being oily. It is a little bit pricey, but a little goes a long way.







And that is my routine! I know it looks like a ton of products, but this is what I have been using! If you have any questions, feel free to ask it in the comments or email us at foreverfuchsia@gmail.com. Make sure to follow and tell me in the comments what your favorite products are, thanks for reading!

♥ Perfectly Pink

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Target Haul!

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     I was at Target today, and my first stop was the beauty area. Where else would I be? Anyways, I found some of my favorite products that I needed to repurchase, and I got some new ones to test out. Here are my new favorites!

My first product I picked up was the Clean and Clear morning burst skin brightening facial cleanser. I picked this up a while ago and I loved it, but I never got the chance to get another one. It caught my eye on the shelf, so I decided to get it. I really loved this because of the scent, it is so fresh and a little bit fruity, which is an awesome blend! This cleanser has little beads that are supposed to "awaken" your skin, but for me they just dissolve. The only problem I had with this was it made my skin a little tight, but after moisturizing, it was fine. Overall, this is still one of my favorites.

I decided to go ahead and get another set of my favorite Ardell lashes, these are the 105 black false eyelashes. I got these to mess around with, I have been working on making my eyes look bigger by using false lashes, so expect a post soon!






I was all out of my Redken Heat Protectant, so I got the Got2b guardian angel heat protectant. When I spray it on, I focus more on the ends and then move up, and then I brush through it to make sure it is evenly distributed.




I wanted a soft lavender to pair with my mac Bronze CCB, so I decided to get the Elf studio cream eyeshadow in Dawn. I was obsessed with these, they stayed on so long! I usually apply these with a 252 Mac brush, and then blend it out with a 217.







Next, I got the Revlon Just Bitten lip stain in Forbidden. I wanted something that I could layer products with, so I got this as a base. I love the color, it is like a soft reddish pink. I was using my Nyx lip liner in Peekaboo Neutral as a base 24/7, so I needed to give it a break!







I wanted a new top for tennis, so I picked up the C9 by Champion Pull Over top. I love these because you can actually breath in the summer weather, and you don't have to wear anything underneath them! I got it in the bright blue, and I am going to pair it with my white tennis skirt. I should do a workout outfit of the day!

I also got one of the C9 shirts in lime green. This one is fun because you mostly see whites in tennis, so I like to mix it up with a zesty lime!








And that is my haul! Make sure to follow and comment down below and tell me what your favorite workout top is. Make sure to follow if you haven't already, and thanks for reading!

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Makeup Organization Tips

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     I was re-arranging my room today, and I was looking through my makeup organization and storage. If you are a makeup artist with a kit, or a collector that is trying to squeeze it all into a bag, then this post is for you! My posts revolve around my vanity, it is where I swatch, play with color combinations, and put together all of my tips and tricks that I share with you. The reason I can do all of this is because my stash is fairly well organized! I have changed some drawers around here and there, but you can see my makeup collection and storage post by clicking this link. I am going to show you where I got everything in this, and my secret to staying organized!

My first item of organization is my nail polish rack. I got this for Christmas one year and I absolutely love it! I used it for its intended purpose for a while, but I like to mix things up, so I decided to put my Mac eyeshadows on it! My Mac eyeshadows were originally stuffed up in a drawer, and it was impossable to find the color that I was looking for because there was no natural light. This happened to be the perfect solution for it! I propped them up on the racks, giving me a ton of options. I started by color coding the ones from the regular line like they have them at the Mac store, and then I put the ones in the larger packaging on top.

My next favorite storage tip are my drawers. I kind of ran with the whole DIY vanity idea, so I needed more space to organize my collection. You can easily label these drawers, and I love how they are mostly shallow. These come in handy for storing your main cosmetic items, and then I use the deeper one for storing my makeup brush belts and anything else I need to take with me for storage on the go.










I cannot find the exact one that I have, but any of the three section trays are great for holding smaller products or lining up larger ones. I got a couple of these to store my mascara stash and lip products in. The best part is you can fit two of these in one of the drawers, so it makes it really easy to find the product you are looking for!

My next tip is to put your brushes in a jar or cup. I got mine monogrammed and filled it with little beads so the brushes will stay in their place. I got two so I could sort my eye brushes and face brushes, and that system has worked out pretty well for me. Keeping my brushes out like this reminds me to wash them, I was really slacking on that routine for a while!

If you want a smaller organizer but you like the idea of the drawers, use a smaller set! I had one of these, and I actually took the drawers out of this to use as separators inside my larger drawers. These come in a ton of sizes, so I would go online and see what is right for you!










If you are on the go a lot but you want to take your collection with you, I would highly recommend a train case. Train cases will keep all of your products organized, and most of all safe. Eyeshadows can easily crack when traveling, but if they are stored in a heavier case, it will keep them safe. This is a collection essential, especially for traveling!

So that is how I keep my collection organized! Make sure to check out my original collection post, and tell me in to comments what your go to organizer is. Follow us if you haven't already, and thanks for reading!

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Stylish Shoes

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I recently got a request to do a post on stylish shoes, that are okay for people with flat feet (which means no flats) and people with big feet. First off, sometimes people think that shoes get uglier the bigger the shoe size. That's not true, sometimes the shoes can look a little different, but that doesn't mean they are ugly! Second, some people think that if you can't wear flats to school that the only other thing there is is sneakers. Thats also not truw. So here are some shoes that have great support but are also super stylish!

The first shoe thay came to my mind is Sperry Topsiders. These look like flats, but they have great support and they are super cute. They are very popular right now! Sperry Topsider alo have a great selection of shoes so everyone will be able to find a pair they like. But Sperrys are also kind of expensive, most of them are arouond $70. If you want to get them cheaper, often stores will put them on sale! This style is called the angelfish and they some in many different colors and prints!

If you want I also suggest you look up the Bahama style! These also come in many different colors and prints.

I am actually friends with this person who requested this post. So I instantely imagined her in these converse. Converse are kind of in the middle, they aren't a flat, but they aren't excersizing sneakers. I like converse because they come in great bright colors and you can alo design your own!

If you want to know about more styles of shoes just comment and tell me and I would be happy to do it! Also feel free to request other posts!
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Camera Couture Eyes

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     I am really excited for today's post, because it is perfect for the days when you know you are going to be in a ton of pictures. Have you ever gotten a picture back and your face looks washed out? That has happened to me way to many times, and I finally decided to stop blaming the camera and change my makeup! In this post I will be telling you some tips and tricks that I have picked up to keep your glow and make your eyes stand out when you are in the spotlight.

You want to create a base under your shadows to ensure a long wearing look. For this step, I used my Mac paint pot in bare study to prime my eyes. This is a soft gold that looks amazing under any look! I applied this with a 217 brush to evenly distribute the product and create a layer of shimmer that will slightly pick up the light. In pictures, you have to be careful about how much shimmer you use. This gives you the perfect amount without going overboard!

Next, I want my lids to be more matte, so I am going to apply Naked pigment up to my crease. This color has the tiniest amount of shimmer in it, but it makes more of an impact that is matte. I applied this all over my lid with a  252 brush, and I put a little bit of water on the brush first to pick up the pigment more easily.

Next I wanted to define my crease. I used Embark with a 217 brush to build up the color in my crease. This really defines the eye, and by creating a shadow, it makes it look perfect for all of the different types of lighting you can be in for pictures. This color is great for all eye colors too, which is an extra bonus!

 Next, I wanted to make it a little more fun by adding Trax to the top of Embark. I used a 219 pencil brush to almost line the top of the crease color and used Trax to blend it all upwards. You never want a thick layer of eyeshadow all the way up to your eyebrows, so make sure to smoke it out when you are blending up.

 Next, I wanted to make sure this will show up in the brightest lighting, so I took a little bit of Typographic eyeshadow and applied this with a 213 to my outer corner. I used a 213 so I could blend as I went along, and this really brought out the shape of my eyes.

And to finish up the shadows, I applied Blanc Type to my brow bone with a 224 and in my inner corners with a clean 219 pencil brush. Not only will this open up your eyes, but now we have a ton of different finishes, which makes the lighting for pictures your new best friend!

Now it is time to do the eyeliner! For the eyeliner, I used the chromaline in Black Black, and it will give you a very sharp and pigmented line, without the hassle of trying to make a perfect line with a pencil. I applied this to my upper lash line and my waterline with a 266.

Okay, I admit, my eyes are borderline scary blue in this, it is the new lighting! My eyes are this blue in certain kind of lighting, and the deep tones in the crease really bring them out. This look is amazing on its own, and it will be perfect for any occasion.

All of the pictures in this post are my own, so if you are interested in using them, contact me first.

Before I forget, I am so happy for this to be Forever Fuchsia's 150th post! Thanks to all of our readers, you all are the best!

Tell me in the comments what you think of this look, and what your camera ready secrets are! Feel free to request a post by commenting below or contacting us at foreverfuchsia@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you so much for reading!

♥ Perfectly Pink

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Forever 21 Shoes

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     Every girl needs a good pair of heels. Not only do they make your legs look longer and more toned, but they are so much fun! The only problem that I run into is they can get very pricey. A good pair of shoes can cost a lot, but I trade out my shoes like I change my makeup looks, so I needed to find a less expensive site. And that is when I thought of Forever 21! I was doubting the quality, but I have gotten a couple of pairs from them and they are actually pretty good. I wouldn't get these if you are looking for your everyday pair of shoes, but if you need some fill in heels, these are great!

These are awesome! If you want the height without the chance of twisting you ankle, finding heels with a platform on them are perfect. These have a six inch heel, but with the platform, it is like walking on four. The black contrast trim is the perfect touch to dress these up a little.

I love these! The roses on these will easily dress up any outfit, but the cork wedge makes them the perfect versatile shoe. I love wedges, and if you are just getting started with heels, you might want to start with wedges. Not only will they distribute your weight perfectly, but they are super easy to walk in. I worked my way up in wedges before I moved on to heels.










Are these perfect to dress up jeans or what? They are the perfect finishing touch to any outfit that needs a little color, and the floral pattern will dress up any dull work outfit. The knotted open toe is a nice touch too.

These are perfect for going out at night. I can totally see Hanna on Pretty Little Liars wearing these! They are fashion forward and slightly edgy, so maybe Aria would like these too... Anyways, the detailed cutouts on these are fun, and you don't have to worry about wobbling all over if you are new to heels because of the platform!

I love that Forever 21 has heels that are one step up from the typical type. They take a basic black heel and turn them into studded platform heels! If you want something that will add a little edge to your outfit, these are perfect.

Hello, color! Would these be amazing to pair with some jeggings and a cream top? Bright colors can be in more then just a top, you can easily make it work for shoes too. I can do an outfit of the day post soon showing my favorite ways to wear color!






And those are my favorites! I have been shoe crazy lately, and Forever 21 is not exactly helping my addiction! Tell me in the comments what your go to pair of heels are, and feel free to request a post. I will be doing requested posts soon, so keep reading! Make sure to follow if you haven't already!

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