What's in my Purse? (Summer Edition)

What a girl carries in her purse can say a lot! If you're anything like us, what's in there tends to change when the seasons do. This post shows what I carry while it's summer. Hope you like it!

The Purse 

Tory Burch Shoulder Bag
$365
www.toryburch.com

The Wallet

Hand Woven Straw Wallet
$20
Mel & Mimi Boutique

Lip Products

 Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in "Whisper"
$8
Drugstores

Eos Chapstick
$3
Walmart

Foundation Palette and Mirror

Covergirl Clean Pressed Powder
$2
Drugstores

Sunglasses

Tortoise Shell Wayfarers
$8
Target

Lotion

Hempz Herbal Body Moisturizer
$15
www.amazon.com

Gum

5 Gum in RPM Flavor
$3
Drugstores

Thats it! Share with us what you have in your purse this summer! We'd love to hear from you!
xoxo,
Girls in Heels

June Birchbox Review!

Hey girls! So I just recently received my June Birchbox and I'm in love. The theme for this month's box was Jet Set, so either the products were picked for their travel-friendliness or they were picked from another part of the world! And since I am about to embark this Sunday to an unknown location, I was just exuberant with the contents of this box.

As you can see from above, the Birchbox team decided to keep it's receivers stylishly protected with Cynthia Rowley fashion inspired band-aids! I will definitely be carrying these around with me next week. I was also delighted to find a full size liquid eyeliner! Personally, liquid or gel is my all-time favorite liner, and I just ran out of my NARS liquid eyeliner so I've been trying to hunt a new one down lately. This eyeliner is called Eyeko, and it's imported from London, one of my favorite places, which makes it even better! Next, in the box was a lip/cheek stain called Staniac by theBalm cosmetics. I love stains because you never get the same look twice! You can dab a little on for subtle color, or use a generous amount for a pop of color. One product that I was a little surprised to find but also extremely happy about, was the Melvita Rose Floral Water. It's used to refresh your skin at any point in your day. I love it's light, fresh scent. This is a really nice product to have for travel. Also in the box, is a skin moisturizer by the brand Yu-Be from Japan. It can be used for problems from dry skin or lips, to split cuticles and sunburns. This all-in-one product is once again a necessity for travels. The bonus in my box this week was a cologne sample for "a Birchbox Man." I think the point of this was a father's day bonus, but mine will be given to my boyfriend (sorry dad)!

Anyway I love getting my Birchbox because it's like a little surprise every month! And what's better than getting beauty product presents? I highly recommend for those of you that have a little extra money every month to subscribe to Birchbox, (or just ask for it for a present like me!)
Also, don't forget you only have 2 more hours to send in your summer makeup looks for our free giveaway!!!

Remember to leave us any comments or suggestions below!
xoxo,
Girls in Heels

A New Look!

Hey Girls!
We're sure you've noticed a few changes! We wanted to mix things up with a new layout! We have also recently opened a twitter account! We have twitter updates on this page on the side bar (under the archive and contributor list). We hope you like our new additions!
xoxo,
Girls in Heels

Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale Haul

The Semi-Anual sale is going on right now at Victoria's Secret! They have everything from bras, underwear, sleepwear, clothes, and beauty products at super low prices (as much as 75 % off)! Me and my friends went today, and I found a few things that I'm really excited about! I didn't go as crazy as I could have, but I got a lot of good stuff for the little amount of money I spent!

Pink Beach Summer Crush Body Lotion & Body Mist

Lotion Prices

Original: $15

Sale: $7.50

Body Spray Prices

Original: $8

Sale: $4

Pure Seduction Fragrance Mist

Prices

Original: $4

Sale: $2

Pink Razor Back Tank in peach

Prices

Original: $17.50

Sale: $10

Totals

Original: $44.50

Sale: $23.50

So, by shopping during the Semi-annual sale rather than any normal day, I saved a grand total of $21!

We would love for you to share what you got at the sale and how much you saved! Happy shopping!

xoxo,

Girls in Heels

Free Giveaway!

Hi Girls!
To kick off this summer season, we wanted to share some of our favorite summer beauty products with our biggest fans! To ensure that we make a fair pick of who receives these prizes, we have come up with a little competition. To be eligible to win, you must first subscribe to our blog and request to be a member of our Facebook page (Girls in Heels Blog Fan Page). After you do that, you are ready to begin. All you have to do is email us a picture of your best summer makeup look with a simple description. Don't be afraid to experiment with colorful eyeshadows and lipsticks. You want to catch our attention! Our email is girlsinheelscontact@gmail.com. The deadline to submit your look is next Thursday night at midnight (EST).  We will announce the winner next Friday, so don't delay!

What you could win:

2 OPI Nail polishes

1 Victoria's Secret Pink Body Spray

1 Smith's Rosebud Lip Salve

1 Jergen's Natural Glow Tanning Lotion

Hope you enjoy this! Let us know what you think and other kinds of giveaways you'd like us to do in the future!

xoxo,

Girls in Heels

What's in Your Beach Bag?

Hey Girls! It's been such a busy month! With all of our exams, vacation plans, and summer preparations it's been hard to post. But this post is all about the essentials any fashionista needs in her beach bag to stay looking, and feeling fabulous during a typical day at the beach! Whether it's the coast of Florida or the beaches of Italy, these are some products we love to throw in your beach bag!

The Bag

These are some of our favorite beach bags, but anything works as long as it's big and versatile!

Beauty Essentials

While you're at the beach, makeup will likely wear away from the hot sun and the salty spray. Try a tinted moisturizer with SPF to keep in your bag for re-application. For that gorgeous beachy glow, keep some bronzer with you. Also stay natural with just a little mascara -- waterproof of course. Another good product to keep handy is a nice lip balm with SPF in it. Your lips need protection too! And who could forget sunscreen? Be sure and apply several times throughout the day in order to maintain beautiful skin for later in your life!

Haircare

Some basic items are necessary to maintain your luscious locks in the sand. It gets hot on the beach, so it only makes sense to bring some hair ties to keep your neck from getting too sweaty. Also a brush and some beachy waves spray for when you get out of the ocean and need to tame your mane!

Staying Fresh

It gets unbearably hot sometimes at the beach, and with heat comes sweat. Have some body mist and deodorant handy in case you want to go out after!

Shades

Most people don't know that the sun's harmful rays are damaging to your eyes as well as your skin! Keep a cute pair of sunnies handy to keep your eyes protected!

Snacks

While the ice cream and sodas may tempt you, in order to stay healthy and energized a good bottle of water and a granola bar may be your best bet. Keep some food with you that's healthy and yummy such as almonds, fruit, or granola! These foods will give you the boost that you need to go play an active game of volleyball, or surf the waves!



Tunes/A Good Read

It may get boring just laying out and soaking up the sun, so keep your mind busy with a good book! Your iPod is also a nice thing to keep you entertained.

If you have any other things you keep in your beach bag, be sure to let us know!

xoxo,

Girls in Heels

The Perfect Summer Hair & Makeup Combos

Summer is finally here! And you know what that means...Many busy activities are in the near future! During all of the beach days, late nights out, work meetings, and busy shopping trips, a fashionista still has to look her best! These perfect hair & makeup combos are ideal for those busy summer activities. Hope these help you look your best while you soak up the sun!

Beach Day
Makeup:
This look is all about the less, the better! Start off with a tinted moisturizer, which covers up while protecting your skin with SPF. Try Aveeno Tinted Moisturizer.  Then add some cream blush, which lasts longer than the usual powder blush. Finish off with some water proof mascara. It will make your eyes bigger, while lasting through the sweat and swimming. This regimen will make you look natural, yet polished.
Hair:
Beach hair is all about free and natural. A wavy look helps achieve this with minimal effort. First wet your hair in the shower or sink. After you fix your part, spritz a wave-creating spray evenly throughout hair. Our favorite is Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray! The sun at the beach will help dry your hair, while the surf spray will help your hair maintain its effortless waves.

Night Out
Makeup:
This look is all about making a statement! Start with a makeup primer. Our favorite is Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. This product will help your make up last through all the dancing and socializing. Next add a heavy coverage foundation. Our favorite is Maybelline 24-hour Super Stay Makeup. Set this foundation with a compressed powder, like Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. Now its time to add some color! Start off with some blush! Our pick is Nars Blush in Orgasm. Then add some shimmery eyeshadow, like Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow. Finish off with a winged eye liner and volume mascara. This look will defiantly be show-stopping.
Hair:
With such dramatic makeup, its good to not overdo it with your hair. After your shower, blow-dry your hair with a straightening tool add-on. Then add an anti-frizz cream. Straighten your hair in layers. After this, tease the crown of your hair with a comb, then pull up your hair in a medium height pony tail with a bump. Wrap a piece of hair around the pony tail holder, and secure with bobby pins. Finally, add hair spray to keep your do in tact. This is the perfect hair for a fun night out!

Day Look
Makeup:
This look is all about looking polished, yet professional. Start with a makeup primer to keep your makeup looking fresh throughout the day. Next, add a tinted moisturizer (Aveeno Tinted Moisturizer) and concealer (Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit). Set this with a loose powder (Maybelline Mineral Powder), and add some powder blush. Add a neutral eyeshadow and some mascara. This look will make you a knock out!
Hair:
For a long day, you can never go wrong with a pony tail. After drying your hair, curl your hair in loose sections and hairspray. Then pull up your hair into a medium height pony tail. Wrap a section around your ponytail holder to conceal it. You can either leave your bangs out, or pin them up in a braid or twist. This look is always professional and super cute!

We hope these tips help you to look your best this summer! Please share any combos or tips you have!
xoxo,
Girls in Heels