1.04.2013

state of sparkle

I started this blog with one thing on my mind: fashion. & how to bring it to the streets of my native land // our nation's capital. While fashion will always remain the focus of this blog, many readers have recently been asking about the hair & makeup products I use & for tutorials on hairstyles they see in outfit posts. I've been trying my best to answer these inquiries outside of the blogosphere as it has never been my main focus here at District Sparkle. But the time has come & I now feel the need to take this to the streets. 
So, loyal readers, this is where you come in. Are you interested in reading hairstyle tutorials & posts disclosing the products I use every now & again or should I continue to keep that material out of your daily dose of sparkle? Let's use the comment section below as an open forum to discuss.

For now, I'm giving in [just a bit] & sharing my absolute-cannot-live-without-nearly-die-when-my-stock-runs-out-must-have daily am beauty products.


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[Clearasil face wipes | Olay 24 hour moisturizer | Benefit It's Potent eye cream | Softlips lip scrub | Maybelline BB cream | Maybelline FIT me powder | Bobbi Brown shimmer brick | Maybelline illuminator | Nars blush | Wet & Wild eyeshadow | Stila highlighter vis Birchbox | ModelCo mascara via Birchbox | Maybelline brow pencil | Nars lipgloss | NYC bronze eyeliner | Tarte eyelash curler]

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[Nars Orgasm | Wet & Wild Walking on Eggshells | Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze]

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This is not a sponsored post. All items pictured above were personal purchases & all opinions are my own.

27 comments:

  1. Love seeing what other bloggers have in their beauty bag - thanks for sharing your picks with us! I also swear by NARS blush :)

    www.pennypincherfashion.com

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  2. If I could have hair just a little bit a fabulous as yours - I'll take it! I think every so often a tutorial would be great! :) Happy Friday dear!

    Alissa
    FeelingGoodFashion.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! & thanks so much for your feedback.
      xo

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  3. I would love to see a video of how you curl your hair. If you could also get me over my fear of eyeliner, well then I think a prize might be coming your way.

    http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com

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  4. thanks for sharing! i live by that exact BB cream and olay lotion!

    xo,Taylor
    iLikeMyClothesTaylored.blogspot.com

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  5. I love NARS Orgasm, too! I seriously dread running out of it and have to re-buy it the instant it's gone!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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    1. Confession...sometimes I buy it before I completely run out for fear they'll stop making it. The horror.
      xo

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  6. Please do share your tips! I tried re-creating your side ponytail from the gala you recently hosted. Based on the above comments, sounds like i should stopping by NARS on the way home.

    Happy Friday.
    xoxo
    KH
    www.twopugsandanugget.com

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    1. Thank you for your thoughts! That side chignon was super quick & easy. Great tutorial idea!
      xo

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  7. I love learning what people have in their make-up and skincare routines.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  8. love this! the nars blush is my absolute favorite. i'll have to give everything else you have listed a try.

    Sequintessential.com

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    1. Second to that blush the shimmer brick is my ultimate favorite.
      xo

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  9. absoultely obsessed with the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Stick- I buy three at a time to ensure that I never run out :)

    I think the occasional beauty tips and tricks posts are essential - keep em comin!

    xoxo,

    Lauren

    www.fashionablylo.com

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  10. Yes please! I love seeing (and hearing) what others say works for them. Keep it coming! And Nars blush is a must-have in my make-up bag too!

    xo,
    Christina
    properhunt.com

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  11. Keep em coming!! I use the Clearasil daily too, I couldn't live without it

    PS: Which NARS lipgloss do you use? My #1 is Turkish Delight =]

    xo

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    1. Thanks so much for your feedback. It's Turkish Delight. Love :)
      xo

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  12. I love that Bobbi Brown bronzer! It's the best. Great post girl!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog A Little Dash of Darling

    XO,
    Caitlin

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  13. Once a week for a segment on beauty tips wouldn't hurt. I'm another one who is hooked on Nars orgasm. I also love the Nars laguna bronzer.

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    1. I'll have to try laguna. Thanks for the rec.
      xo

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  14. I agree with the above readers! It's nice to see what other beauty essentials are out there- I'm always willing to try something new! Also, it sort of feels like I'm snooping, but without the guilty feeling ;)

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