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Today's FASHtastic Finds include awesome hair and makeup tutorials! Check them out below, along with two other great deals to take advantage of. First is this totally amazing smoky eye tutorial from www.oncewed.com . See the step by step instructions below, along with the products used to create this look. Love the combination of smoky eyes and natural lips!     Photography:  Bryce Covey  | Makeup:  Amy Clarke  | Hair:  Heidi Marie Garrett 1. Prep the whole eyelid and under eye with either a concealer or eyeshadow primer. I used MAC Paint in Bare Canvas. 2. + 3. + 4. +5. Apply a black pencil liner all around your eye, close to your lash line, making the liner thicker on the outer parts of your lid, and in your waterline. 6. Using a mini dome eyeshadow brush, smudge the liner all around the eye until it appears smooth. 7. Apply a matte bone colored eyeshadow to the brow bone. 8. Next, apply a warm, medium brown eyeshadow to y...

I always love discovering cool new brands that offer fashionable clothing at reasonable prices. Recently I found a fun company called Choies that offers really unique products that don't break the bank. They are priced a bit on the higher end with some items but you can tell that the pieces are high quality and they are fun and modern. Here are some of my favorite Choies products. The first two are items that I would pair together. The Blu e Tie-Dyed Denim Vest Dress ($30) and the Yellow Yarn Leggings ($25.17) make a nice couple. The denim mixed with the bright yellow creates a fun neutral with a pop of color! Total outfit cost is less than $60! Next I found the Academic Dots Contrast T-shirt ($32.99) , which has the fun combination of blue and orange, along with solid sleeves and polka dots. Great for wearing with jeans on a chilly day! The Navy Blue Cut Out Dress ($68.99) is a basic piece that can be worn in warm or cool climates. Pair with a bright pai...

Leaves are changing color, people are adding blankets to their beds and women are rearranging their closets. Yes, it's Autumn. Time to break out the pants, cardigans and boots. And, of course, to highlight what it means to be an Autumn woman. Hair color for Autumn ladies can range from bright copper red to deep chestnut brown. These tones include golden brown or dark warm brown, and rich golden red. Brunettes with a gold or metallic red cast have Autumn coloring. Autumn's skin has golden undertones that appear more orange than blue. Skin tone can be ivory, peach, golden beige, coppery, bronze, caramel or golden brown. Many Native Americans, Latinas, Asians and women of African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean descent are Autumns. Eye colors for Autumns vary and include dark brown, golden brown, green, amber or a brownish greenish color. There will be a golden warmth in the iris. Most Autumns have a brown, warm hazel with golden brown or green gold. If you are an Autumn...

I recently discovered the trendy clothing company, ModMint . They offer clothing and accessories for women in the 18-30ish age bracket. They have fun and stylish items that are affordable for the everyday woman. I have found a few of my favorite ModMint pieces and I am sharing them here. These are great pieces for summer and/or fall and you can pair them with different accessories and items to change up the look!   The Waterlily Fit and Flair Dress ($41.98) is a great piece to wear through the rest of the summer. Pair with a cute pair of sandals for a casual daytime look, or some chunky heels for a night out. The Gingham Print Pants ($41.98) are fun and funky! You could go to a summer concert by adding a trendy tank top and some pumps/heels, or pair with a sweater and some chunky boots for the fall. Add a pop of color by wearing a bright solid like pink, red or blue. Finally, I think the Four of Hearts Sweater ($46.98) is really cute! It is 100% Acryli...

Most people know her as "L.C." from the hit MTV reality show, The Hills . But Lauren Conrad is more than just a California girl who America watched make up and break up with the likes of fellow teenage, blonde fashionistas. She is also an accomplished fashion designer who recently launched her own clothing line, which is available at Kohl's stores nationwide. Her latest fall collection just came out, with a few more pieces expected to come out in September and October. Check out the video below to see her talk about the fun pieces, how she likes to wear them and what you can do to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall. You can find the entire Lauren Conrad collection , which also includes shoes, jewelry and bedding, at www.kohls.com .    Want your chance to win a $1,000 Express GiftCard? Just make a quick Instagram video showing your Express jeans style and post it using #EXPDENIMLAB . Deadline to enter is August 31.  For OFFICIAL RULES, click HERE ...

I saw Rachael & Mackenzie, founders of the jewelry/accessories company Litter , on Shark Tank when they pitched their company and made a deal with Daymond John. I thought it was a really cool and unique brand and I want to spotlight Litter in this post. Such fun pieces, all handmade in the U.S.A! Check out some of their designs below, and visit their website to learn more! Forearm Slip, $150. Photo (c) Litter Chain Vest, $650. Photo (c) Litter Chain Turban, $325. Photo (c) Litter

Today's FASHtastic Finds are from Kate Spade, Steve Madden and mark. Check them out below!   KATE SPADE    Swing by our outlet shops and enjoy 30% off new arrivals, plus take 20% off one handbag of your choice through Sunday, July 28th. Visit katespade.com for more information. STEVE MADDEN        Shop the collection of metal inspired shoes by visiting the Steve Madden website . mark. Visit www.meetmark.com to take advantage of this offer.  

Summertime can often be difficult for fashionistas. It's hard to be stylish when all you want to do is skinny dip in a nice, cool, refreshing pool! This summer, you can be stylish and stay cool by picking up each of these 5 summer must haves. 1. Romper The romper is big this season and is a great choice for summer- shorts to keep you showing off those sexy legs and a top to leave you covered but still show some skin. You can also sport the romper when it gets cooler and pair it with some tights or leggings (as shown below). 2. Jesus Sandals  You don't need to walk on water in order to wear the same shoes as the Christian Carpenter. Sandals are a must have for summer and Jesus style sandals are big right now. Find them in any style that is comfortable- between the toes, high above the ankle or something in between. 3. Fringe Making its comeback this year is fringe. Whether it's on a top, a bag or a sassy pair of heels, fringe is a fun way to add some fl...

It's time for swimming pools, lemonade stands and cookouts. It's officially Summer! It's also time to shine light (or is it sunshine?) on Summer's beauties. Not sure if you are a Summer? These ladies have the following coloring or traits: *Hair will be gray, brown or blonde and maybe light, medium or dark ash brown with ash highlights *Summer blondes have no gold to their hair, only ash tones and many have a dusty/muted look *Skin undertones are pink, rose or blue and skin tones range from porcelain to cool beige *Freckles are rare, but are charcoal gray or rosy in color *Summers do not have brown eyes *Most common eye colors are blue or green with white flecks, gray blue, aqua, blue green or cool hazel *Coloring resembles that of Jennifer Aniston, Michelle Pfeiffer, Diane Keaton & Sarah Jessica Parker Jennifer Aniston Michelle Pfeiffer Diane Keaton Sarah Jessica Parker Below are a couple of ensembles that represent Summer's best ...

You may know her from movies like Legally Blonde or Sweet Home Alabama . Reese Witherspoon is one of Hollywood's top actresses and has often been called "America's Sweetheart," due to her down to earth and giddy disposition. The mom of three is also a trend setter when it comes to fashion. Even when she's not behind the camera shooting movies, she still has that all American girl look going. Here is one look that may be worth copying, and the pieces you can use to do so. We don't all have the budget that Reese does to make fashion statements, so here are some budget friendly items you can snag that won't break the bank. You can look like a million bucks for less than $150! Total cost of this look? $146.99 Tenki dress, newlook.com, $42 / Sole Society high heels, $60 / Merona handbag, $35 from Target / Hipster eyewear, shopzerouv.com, $9.99