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I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend. I took a few days off from blogging but have been busy taking pictures and testing items so I have quite a few posts planned for the next couple weeks. With my full-time job taking up most of my week, I have a limited amount of time to blog but I always try to find time to do what I love (which means waking up super early and sometimes staying up late at night to edit and write). Stay tuned for reviews coming soon, in the meantime you can follow me on Instagram @beautylookbook for sneak peeks of what is coming soon.

A year of @beautylookbook instagram sunsets and beaches from various cities in Southern California:

A year of @beautylookbook instagram nail polishes:

Due to popular request, I’m working on a hand and nail care post. I’m constantly asked whether my manicures are self-applied or done by a professional. I would say the split is about 60/40 for self/professional. I’m getting things organized to write a post about all of my staples and tips. Bottom line is that tons of practice helps. You can see (and perhaps laugh or cringe) at my self-applied manicures from 2009 here or 2010 here and compare it to this year’s self-applied swatching in 2013 here. I am still a total 100% fail when it comes to self-applied pedicures. If you have tips I’d love to hear them!

This year I’ve been hooked on Instagram. It’s a peek into the lives of those I follow in the beauty, fashion, design and celebrity world. I love to see other people’s styling tips, desk of the day, as well as outfit and accessory posts. For me it’s a way to capture bits of my everyday life outside of my beauty loves. I’ve put together a few collages from my @beautylookbook instagram snaps this year.

 2013 @beautylookbook desktop and tabletop decor

A few more to follow shortly! In addition, I’m compiling a best discoveries list for the past year. Stay tuned! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas 🙂

Lately on Instagram – follow me @beautylookbook. Hope you’re having a great start to the week!

Lately on Instagram @beautylookbook – hope you are having a wonderful weekend!