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It's been two years since I first started this little bloggy blog. I started it mainly out of boredom to be honest. I was still in college, studying a subject that isn't very light-hearted a lot of the time and I really needed an outlet. I loved makeup, so I figured why not start a blog? I loved beauty products, I am a girl, and was 24 - hence, the moniker Beautygirl24. Not the most exciting or creative name. Sometimes I regret choosing it, but I never thought I'd even get 10 followers let alone 400. So really, I don't regret it. It's me. Now that I do more fashion posts, it's even more me!

I've been wanting to re-design the overall look of my blog for a long time, but because I'm not computer savvy I wasn't sure how to go about it.  Well, I finally found someone to vamp it up, and I couldn't be more thrilled! The process begins next week. Expect a new layout soon. I want something simple, because that's how I am ;) I have no idea how it will turn out, but I don't think it could be anything other than a much needed boost. I hope you all will like it!

 I love blogging even more now than I did back then.

Thank you for reading and commenting. I really appreciate all of you!

~Noelle

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Past & Present Favorites

Black babydoll dress - Charlotte Russe(old), Cobalt cardigan - Nordstrom (Halogen), Peep toe wedges - Boutique 9(old), Bag - MNG Mango (JCPenney), Necklace - Lisa Taubes, Ring - YSL Arty, Earrings - Chanel

Past closet favorites: the Charlotte Russe babydoll dress, worn in Maui when I went there three years ago. I actually considered tossing it a few months back, but something told me to hang on to it. When I put it on again Friday night for a date with the boyfriend, I was instantly transported to that happy vacation. I also used to love the wedges, and I still do. They are just a bit uncomfortable to walk in, so I don't reach for them very often. One plus is that they make me taller - a whopping 5'6 ;)

New favorites: My YSL arty rings, this one in lapis. They really make an outfit look more special and are surprisingly versatile. My Lisa Taubes necklace has been a staple lately, as I can't seem to take it off. I wore it doubled for the first time, and I liked the way the light catches the gold around my neck.

What are your closet favorites?

~Noelle

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pink POP

When it comes to Summer, there is nothing I love more than hot pink. Saturated, bright, lift your spirits pink. Nothing better!

Two of my favorites. Opaque and easy to work with.

On my fingers: Orly in Fancy Fuchsia.

I love the Barbie Mattel pink with my YSL Lapis ring.

This is quite possibly the most unique lip product I've ever tried. A cross between a gloss, lipstick, and a stain! Love it! It applies like a gloss or liquid lipstick, then dries to a matte finish. I recommend topping it off with a good lip balm.

~Noelle

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Summer Grace

I needed a light fragrance for Summer and the boyfriend was sweet enough to get this for me:

It's a limited edition fragrance by Philosophy, sold only during Summer. Here is how it's described on Sephora:

"Inspired by the sunny, carefree spirit of summer, Philosophy's Summer Grace spray fragrance refreshes the spirit and opens the heart. Like a bottle of sunshine, this warm and bright floral fragrance was created to make a woman feel the lighthearted happiness and ease of summer."

Notes: "Blooming flowers, sun ripened fruits."

I will say that overall, I'm a big Philosophy fan. I love their message as a brand. I've tried other fragrances such as Falling in Love and Unconditional Love, both of which I really liked.

My only gripe is that the scent fades rather quickly, so you have to keep applying or at least you might be tempted to. I try to avoid that temptation, as I think people often make this mistake and over-apply. Just because you can't smell it on yourself, doesn't mean others can't ;)

This scent is perfect for Summer. It's floral, but not so much that you feel overwhelmed. It settles very nicely on my skin. I actually prefer the way it develops on me over time than at first spray. It's a happy scent, and instantly puts me in a better mood.

What's your Summer fragrance?

~Noelle

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