New Years Eve Makeup & Giveaway

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With just a few short days to go before New Years Eve, I figured I’d continue the celebratory looks with a makeup look! I wore this in yesterday’s post in the first outfit, though it might be a little hard to tell since there weren’t any close-ups of my face. ;)

My goal with this makeup look was something shimmery and sparkly, with a dramatic lip. I pulled out my Pur Cosmetics Eye Polishes which are both super long-lasting (I’ve worn these to several special occasions and haven’t had any creasing or movement) and beautiful! For the drama, I wanted to incorporate a really strong color, so I used my Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Pencil in Bad Romance and lipstick in Glastonberry. (Apparently this is the color that Rihanna wears most! Who knew.)

I’m also trying out a few other products from Pur Cosmetics in this look, as they were kind enough to send me a few to play with. I also received some extras that aren’t my shade, so I wanted to pass them along to you – so if you’re a bit darker complected then me, be sure to check out the widgets below in your shade!

New Years Eve Makeup Tutorial: Champagne Smokey Eye & Plum Lip // hellorigby.com seattle fashion & beauty blog

New Years Eve Makeup Tutorial

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What Are You Doing New Years Eve?

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Happy Monday! I cannot believe Christmas is already over and the New Year is this week! It seems like just yesterday that we were celebrating the start of 2015.

With a few days left before the big New Years celebrations, I thought it would be fun to show two outfits perfect for your any type of party you may be attending, whether it’s casual or dressy. Personally I’ll be leaning towards the casual look this year as we don’t have big plans, just a night in with some take out. The holidays are my favorite time of year to dress up and bring out a little sparkle.

New Year Outfit Ideas: Casual ASOS Star Dress // hellorigby seattle fashion & beauty blog

Outfit #1 // Casual
Dress: Star Glitter Mini Dress c/o ASOS
Jacket: BLANKNYC Quilted Faux Leather Moto Jacket via Nordstrom
Boots: Sueded Pointed Toe Ankle Boots via Old Navy
Clutch: All in One Bag via Gigi New York
Rings: Gold Pearl Spike Ring via Stella & Dot, Chevron Ring via Forever 21

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Brunching with Coors Peak

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Last weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to host a brunch on behalf of Coors Peak, a new gluten-free beer that’s currently being distributed here in the Seattle metro area as well as in Portland. Because I had wanted to get a bunch of Seattle bloggers together for a brunch anyway, this was the perfect opportunity to through a little pre-holiday get-together. Plus, it’s kind of hard to explain to friends and family why a brand wants to pay for our food and provide free beverages… #BloggerProblems.

Coors Peak Brunch at Terra Plata in Seattle // hellorigby seattle fashion & beuty blog

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Naked Smoky Tutorial & Giveaway

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If last week’s softer pink hued makeup and pop of red wasn’t for you, how about it’s edgier, grayer cousin? I will say, this can easily be glammed up with a red lip, and I promise you won’t get any judgement from me. (In fact, I may or may not have worn a red lip with this to my holiday brunch. I’ll never tell.) But this makeup look makes a statement all its own.

I’ve had the Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette since it came out but hadn’t been feeling much like doing a cool toned smoky look until recently. Maybe now that the weather is getting chilly and it feels like winter is truly upon us that is cause for me embracing the cooler hues. Not to say I don’t love the palette (I really do, actually! It’s full of a ton of great matte and shimmer shades that I’ve really enjoyed working with. The one glitter shade, Armor, I could live without though.), it just hasn’t been getting much love as of late.

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette Tutorial: Cool Smoky Eye & Gray Lip // hellorigby seattle fashion & beauty blog

But, no more. Below I’m sharing my Naked Smoky Tutorial of how I got this cool toned look AND I’m giving one Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette away so you can create this look too! I’ll also be throwing in a LeSportSac Makeup Bag & some other goodies to go with your new palette. All the details at the bottom.

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Relaxing At Home: 7 Stress Relief Tips for the Holidays

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I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling the pressure of the holidays. Last weekend I decorated and organized our house, finished up Christmas shopping, ran errands, hosted a brunch on behalf of a brand with some fellow bloggers, met with the brand to give some insights, took a ton of photos for posts this week, and wrote yesterday’s post. I work full time so I only have my weekends to get work done around the house and for the blog now that we’re into winter and natural light photos are hard to achieve.

Now all this to say: I’m not complaining. Not at all. If I didn’t want to be busy, I wouldn’t be. I’m just saying that, like everyone else, I’m feeling the pressure and am starting to get a little frazzled. The end for me is in sight, but I know for some it’s not. So, I wanted to share a few ways I attempt to get a little relaxing at home time in between each of my tasks, and some stress relief tips to help you cope, especially around the holidays.

Relaxing at Home // Stress Relief Tips Around the Holidays featuring Gallipot Skin Care // hellorigby seattle lifestyle & beauty blog

Relaxing at Home: Stress Relief Tips for the Holidays

1. Relax with a Book: Have a bit of downtime? Try curling up with a new book. Even if you only have 10 minutes, reading a chapter or two can be a great way to unwind or get your mind off the stress and into a story. Just a few minutes of distraction can be all you need to refocus and recharge a bit.

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