ELF Makeup Tutorial & Favorite Spring Lipsticks

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Happy Spring! I can’t believe that it is officially here. It seems like this year has already been going by incredibly fast, but I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t ready for some better weather. As a blogger, my life revolves a lot around the weather. I mean, I live in Seattle. It rains a lot here, and it’s caused me a fair amount of grief when it comes to shooting outfit photos, and sometimes even indoor photos have to be scrapped if I’m relying a lot on natural lighting.

Here in Seattle, our first day of spring was a rainy one, but the sun did peek out at the end of the day which gives me hope there are more sunny days ahead. I wanted to share an everyday makeup look featuring an affordable makeup brand, e.l.f. Cosmetics! I was turned on to them when I was in college (so I’ve been buying the brand off and on for about eight years now!) and honestly, the brand has upped their game. Several of their products have become must-haves, and one product in particular that I tested out in my first beauty dupes post performed even better than it’s high-end competitor.

Neutral Everyday elf Cosmetics Makeup Tutorial // Hello Rigby Seattle Beauty & Fashion Blog

Since this makeup look goes with just about any lip color, I thought it would be fun to celebrate the new season by sharing 5 of my favorite lip colors to rock in the spring. As much as I love the deep wines and oxbloods of fall and winter, I’m going to retire them for now in favor of brighter and lighter hues.

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5 Useful Tricks To Teach Your Dog

Disclosure: Thanks to Northgate Mall for sending us to have photos with the Easter Bunny & to Barkworthies for sending Rigby some yummy treats!

Going to new places can be overwhelming. It may be loud; there could be funny smells, your personal space might be invaded if the place is busy, and depending on how comfortable you are, you may feel a bit panicky. Now imagine you’re about 1/5th of your size and have to deal with all of the above, and things could be even more extreme. That’s how your dog deals with public spaces every day.

Last weekend, we were invited to take photos with the Easter Bunny at Northgate Mall just north of Seattle. The first thought in my head was “Oh, I don’t know about that…” I didn’t want to pass the opportunity up because, to be honest, I was curious about how he would do in a potentially busy environment around other people, dogs, cats, and/or kids. It also gave me a unique opportunity to test out training and work with him on new scenarios. Socialization never ends, and who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?!

Useful Tricks to Teach Your Dog // Hello Rigby Seattle Pet & Lifestyle Blog

5 Useful Tricks to Teach Your Dog

The first thing I did to prepare was to brush up on some of my favorite tricks that Rigby knows. Some he’s better at than others, but I used all of these while we were at the mall to ensure we were safe and he was kept occupied. Rigby tends to have leash frustration, so I manage it by engaging his mind through training.

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Who What Wear Target Collection March // Try On Haul

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It’s no secret that I was pretty disappointed in the Who What Wear Target Collection that was released at the end of January. I had seen ruffles, lace, and florals that didn’t end up being represented in the collection that was in my local Target store. Then it just so happened, that I was browsing Target.com for something completely different last week when I noticed that one of the dresses I had been eyeing was magically for sale. Apparently I missed the latest collection drop, but no matter because my local Target still had plenty to choose from.

I went right after work, so I was in no mood to try on my haul in store. I took it home and tried on in the comfort of my home and thought I’d share my thoughts about the recent releases. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much… so did the latest collection additions change my mind?

Target x Who What Wear Collection March/Spring 2016 // Hello Rigby Seattle Fashion & Style Blog

Who What Wear Target Spring Collection Try On Haul

Oh and bonus, all the Who What Wear Target items are currently on sale for buy one get one 50% off. Target sales typically run through Saturday night, so if you see something you want to try, I’d suggest grabbing it sooner rather than later. ;)

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3 Easy Spring Hairstyles to Love

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It seems that as soon as March hit, I’ve been rapidly changing into spring preparation mode. From florals to stripes and bright colors, I can’t switch my wardrobe over fast enough. In addition to my wardrobe changes, I’ve been changing up my hair styling and makeup too. Instead of vampy colors, I’m opting for lighter and brighter hues and am opting for pretty and softer spring hairstyles like braids and buns.

3 Simples Spring Hairstyles to Love // Hello Rigby Seattle Beauty & Style Blog

I’ve also recently switched up my hair tools. One such switch is to the Goody Clean Radiance Oval Cushion Brush, which uses copper bristles to add smoothness and shine to even the most unruly hair. (Mine!) As you know, I’ve battled tangly, dry hair all winter long, and while it still likes to be a bit of a pain, I’ve noticed a tremendous improvement since adding it to my arsenal.

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Best & Worst Beauty Dupes // Part II

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Makeup is expensive. Have you noticed even drugstore makeup is on the steady incline recently? I can barely make it out of the drugstore cosmetics aisle without spending, at least, $10 on a foundation, if not $15. My higher end favorites have jumped in price too, and you know what that means… it’s time to find something comparable for less! (Yes, again! You first part of my beauty dupes series here.)

Best & Worst of Beauty Dupes/Duds // Hello Rigby Seattle Beauty & Style Blog

Best & Worst Beauty Dupes

I love seeing which products others think are just as good if not better than their higher end counterparts, so I thought it was about time to take another peek at some of the beauty dupes I’ve tested out over the last year. Whether I heard something was a dupe, received a gift that looked terribly familiar, or accidentally bought something that looked like something else I already own (which happens more often than I’d like to admit), these are the best and worst that I’ve tried out.

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