Now that we’re in the home stretch of my pregnancy, my husband and I have been spending a lot of time getting ready for baby. One thing everyone told us is to make sure to go on a few date nights before the baby comes. I think that’s such great advice, because your life as a couple is about to dramatically change as you bring a new life into the world (sleepless nights, most of your attention devoted to baby, new routines, etc.), so it’s nice to spend some quality time together as a twosome before baby’s arrival.
Recently I got to test out some new Almay products to create a “date night” look and it was really fun to step outside of my typical makeup routine and test out some new products.
The first product I tried is Almay’s new Smart Shade Mousse makeup. I had never tried a mousse makeup before and I never wear liquid foundation so I was curious as to how it would work on my skin. What’s amazing is that the foundation is white in the packaging—but as you rub it into your skin, it instantly transforms into your ideal shade, right before your eyes. I used the Smart Shade Mousse makeup in the color “light.” I was really surprised at how much I loved the texture since I’m a powder girl. It goes on really smooth spreads evenly and gives your skin a nice, airbrushed look. It provides medium coverage—I could still see some of my freckles through it (which I love). I followed the mousse makeup with a touch of concealer to cover some blemish marks (hello pregnancy!) and then sealed it all with a light dusting of Almay’s pressed powder (also in the color light).
Almay’s Smart Shade Mousse makeup in the color “light”
Almay’s pressed powder
To complete my look, I was sent Almay’s intense i-color eyeshadows in the “bold nudes” collection, which was right up my alley. The long-lasting shades are nicely pigmented and make application easy because all three colors are meant to complement each other. I actually chose to combine two palettes to create my date night look. I used the dark brown from the palette on the left to line my top lash line (I dipped my brush into water first to get an even bolder line) and then I used a combination of the two purple shades on my lower lash line—first lining with the darker plum and then going over that with a lighter purple which had a beautiful iridescence to it. Finally, I used the shimmery ivory shade from the purple palette to make the inner corners of my eyes and my brow bone pop.
To get a sunny glow on my skin, I swiped Almay’s smart shade bronzer onto my cheeks, the sides of my nose and in my hairline.
Here was my final date night look:
A close-up of the eye makeup—it’s hard to tell from far away, but up-close, you can see that I have a bit of an olive color mixed into my eyes—and this gorgeous purple shadow really brings that color out. Maybe I need to wear purple more often!
I hope you liked this look!
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My go-to date night look includes a smudge of black eyeliner, a lip crayon, and a cute dress to show off my shape!
I'm pretty low maintenance, but for a date look, I might go a bit more dramatic with the eye makeup and add some blush.
I haven't tried any of the smart shade foundations from almay because I'm always worried about the colour turning out wrong. I'm a fan of mousse makeups so I'll have to test this one out 🙂
You look so pretty! Purple is my favorite eyeliner color… it's so subtle, but not as harsh as black or brown! And my favorite date night look is neutral, but more golds and shimmers!
My date night look is curled hair, with more shimmery eye shadow and black liner in my waterline. I like to do my eyes up more than I do everyday for work. Maybe some fun dangling earrings too!
My go to date night look always includes false eyelashes! I love how they inhance the shape of my eyes (I have big blue eyes).
Do you feel like this makeup really matches your skin tone? It looks like it from the pics. But it could look diff in person. I'm always afraid it will turn out super pale or orange.
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so pretty! Lucky H! I love the subtle purple on the lower lashes!
You look gorgeous!! I love a smokey eye for date night! 🙂
My date night look is smokey eyes, bright lipstick, nice dress and high heels
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i love wearing the smokey eye
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I don't do much different for "date night". I like to curl my hair, wear a dress, and put eyeliner on since I don't wear it during the day. 🙂
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I usually wear darker colors for night time / date nights especially with eye shadow and black liner. I love that purple set all the time though especially with black. I just wore it yesterday actually.
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My go-to Date Night look is a black skirt, pretty blouse and silver jewelry. I usually have mascara and a light lipstick on.
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my date night look isn't that different…i usually have a smokier eye and neutral lips (my favorite!). however, i kind of want to try a more bare-looking eye and a bright pink lip for a summer-time date night!
My go-to date night look is black flared slacks, nice top, stilettos, and a makeup look of a light smokey eye and red lip.
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I have the same eyeshadow palettes from Almay and I love them with my brown eyes! My go-to date night look is a more bold version of my everyday makeup routine. I don't usually wear blush, just bronzer, so I will apply blush in addition on date nights. For eye makeup, I will wear my traditional black mascara and a darker eyeliner because I usually just wear brown eyeliner. Sometimes I also add a couple false lashes to enhance the look. Add a lip gloss and that finishes off my date night look!
My go to look is simple and natural with a nice lip and pretty blush.
My date night usually means curling my hair, wearing darker eye makeup, some eye liner and usually a darker lip than daytime. oh and always heels 🙂
my date night i usually curl my hair, wear darker eye makeup, some eyeliner, and usually a darker lip…oh and always wear heels 🙂
date night would be darker eyes and darker lips!
Looks great!
I like smokey eyes for date night!
Low cut tops are enough to impress my husband! LOL!
I like to wear black slacks and heels with said top.
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A little self tanner the day of. Same makeup as day just a bit heavier on the liner (which i normally dont wear during the day). A white blazer with white eyelet flowy tank, faux leather leggings and sky high heels (which i also rarely wear during the day). Big beachy curls and Voila!!
My go to date night look is definitely a light, yet smoky eye and a summery dress!
My date night look is a bolder, smokey eye and a more nude lip.
skinnies and a strappy top! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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You look beautiful. Enjoy your last few weeks of it being just you and the hubs 🙂
xo Lulu
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My date night look always includes a Smokey eye!
My date-night look is easy but also a step-up from my normal routine. I line my eyes and throw on a shimmery nude eyeshadow. I almost always wear dark skinny jeans, heels, a silk blouse, and a structured blazer (depending on the weather).
I am a typical New Yorker so definitely a little black dress, statement necklace and great shoes!
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heave on the eyes, light on the lips, a fun top, and skinny jeans 🙂
date night…I haven't had one since the baby was born 🙂 standard fare though including mascara, bronzer and some chapstick or lipgloss with hair in a messy bun.
curled hair, lace dress and pumps!
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My date-night look is actually putting on make up. It has been a challenge with a baby now.
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I don't like to wear heavy makeup. I love a cute black dress, mascara, lipgloss and some bright heels. [email protected]
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I like to change up my look with different eyeshadow palettes so date night looks always change. I really want to try to the mousse makeup!
Almay's liquid and pencil eyeliner for blue eyes has been my go-to for years. I cannot imagine using another product – it makes my eyes pop and is super affordable.
Love seeing you promote this line! x
My go-to date night look right now is a maxi, brown smoky eyes and fun earrings. Love Almay eyeshadow!
Lipstick and earrings. Thanks!!
My date night look is casual with jeans, a sweater, pumps, my hair styled and makeup
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Winner on Father's Day! Date night is a dress, heels, loose curled hair and a good bright Mac lipstick.
Winner on Father's Day! Date night is a dress, heels, loose curled hair and a good bright Mac lipstick.
My go to look is white pants and a cute top. I keep my makeup similar but usually add eyeliner which I don't always wear.
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A dress, curled hair, and black eyeliner with lots of mascara
For date nights I put on lipstick, darker eyeshadow, and I curl my hair.
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Eye liner – lots of it, bronzer and layers of Mascara, light lip gloss and done!
Eye liner – lots of it, bronzer and layers of Mascara, light lip gloss and done!
My go to date night look is a putting on a little smokey eye and lipstick…normally I don't wear make-up, so my hubby usually does a double take. Haven't had a date night in way too long.
My go-to date night look- Skinny/straight leg jeans and silk blouse, heels and a clutch.
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My go-to is nice fitting jeans and light make up, I mainly just go heavier on the eyes to help them to pop.
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natural with focus on eyes – long lashes, good shadow, top liner only, fun, flirty outfit (usually sexy top with leggings) and boots or heels
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Ah yes, married person date night. Hard to keep up the standards isn't it? (present company excepted, you look awesome). I definately drama-up my make-up, and I wear deep red lipstick just in case Greg forgot what night it is.
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And here's a tweet: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/337098522996379649
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Adding a little more eye shadow, mascara and lip gloss is my look for evening.
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Loving the purple under your eyes! I like to play up my eyes…lots of mascara and eyeliner!
Ha, my date night look is just getting out the door! Maybe some lip balm!
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Black eyeliner and mascara, a bright purple lip gloss (looks great, surprisingly) and a light purple eyeshadow
very casual, jeans and a blouse,nothing special for me.
Date night I go subtle, not dramatic.
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Dark eyelashes and reddish-pink lips
My Go to Date Night Looks is Fun & Flirty.
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I like a summer dress with tall strappy sandals. Light makeup and beach swept hair.
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During the summer, I love putting a sundress, some strappy sandals, and a pretty statement necklace. I tend to keep my makeup pretty low maintenance, but a girl always needs a pretty lip gloss for date night. 🙂
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Maxi dress and sandals.
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My go-to date night look is a smokey eye.
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Dark Smokey eye and nude lip
I like to have a natural look with natural looking makeup. Thanks so much.
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smokey eyes
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mascara, blush, foundation, lip cover
I love doing something special for date night… I think it's important to help keep the romance alive 🙂
love using brushes can do so much more with them
I usually just go a little heavier with eye makeup.
My husband likes me wear dresses!! 🙂
I'm about comfy and causal – jeans and a nice shirt.
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my go to date night look is a pretty dress (with leggings and boots in the winter or sandals in the summer)
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Depends on the date, but mascara and eye shadow are a must.
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tee and jeans. i don't wear makeup
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Mine is a little more eye make up and my favorite outfit.
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i just add a little more mascara than usual
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I mostly keep it natural looking when it comes to makeup. I only go all out when it's something special like a holiday or a very rare date night with hubby. Then I'll put some foundation and mascara on. Lip gloss is a must!
I'm pretty jeans and t-shirt most of the time, so I do the same for date night. I add some mascara tho' and curl my hair 🙂
Date night is cute dress, heels, makeup is smokey eye and mauve lipstick
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A nice dress, heels, jewelry, smokey eyes, blush and lipstick
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dressing up in nice shoes!
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My go-to date look is mint green eyeshadow and black or brown liquid eyeliner to create a cat eye look.
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I usually go a little darker with eyeshadows, and wear black eyeliner (vs. brown). I wear sparkly glosses vs. flat glosses for date nights, too!
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Our date nights are usually casual, comedy club etc… so it's usually jeans, a nice top, sandals (or boots depending on weather) and a touch of makeup
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Mascara and any outfit that doesn't involve a T-shirt!
My go to date night look – Outfit casual jacket jeans and boots.
I use more mascara and dramatic eye shadow colors.
And have to have my artificial nails on!
Thank you.
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Button up shirt, slacks and decent kicks
My go to look is a cute dress, heels and a fun jacket! Smokey eyes and soft pretty lips and skin.
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Nothing too fancy–some skinny jeans, cute top, and a little extra makeup than normal
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I'm not a big makeup wearer so it would be something simple. My hubby and I have been together for 20 years so he's use to seeing me without any. thank you!
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She looks best with minimal makeup–just being herself is great looking!
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My go to is lbd, smoky eye, my favorite strappy sandals and statement clutch.
Usually a little black dress, some cute earrings, and eye-liner. I've never tried Almay before so this would be fun!
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Go to date night look is a smokey eye with neutrals and pinks brown smoked out eyeliner.
My go-to date night look is pretty casual–capris or jeans with a simple top, maybe a denim or khaki jacket. Makeup is simple, but I do like to do some shimmer eyeshadow if I'm going out at night. Thanks.
Your makeup looks lovely!
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My go to look includes eyeliner, mascara, and lipgloss. I like to put the focus on my eyes.
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Mascara and Red Lipstick! Jeans and a cute top.
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my go to date look is mascara and lip gloss
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Bright lipstain.
I don't wear much makeup but I like dark eyeliner and black mascara.
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Lots of mascara and freshly blown-out hair.
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clean shave… nice dark jeans and a black t-shirt
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You look great! I love the pop of color on your eyes. My date night look usually involves a smokey eye and some red lipstick.
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I do a liner on my lids and a smoky eye. I do a glossy lip.
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I love those Smart Shade Mousse. What an awesome product! Gorgeous eye color and so nice on you.
My go-to date night look would be something light and simple. maybe with a pop of lip stick color and some fun eye colors too. 🙂
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I am a make up minimalist and hubby prefers it that way.
I go light on the foundation and do a smokey eye.
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something that shows off my legs
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I like to add some bronzer and my favorite lipstick.
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I keep it simple both in clothes and make-up. I add some punch with one piece of statement jewelry and emphasizing my lips.
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I add a little more makeup and change into something I wouldn't normally wear to teach in. ashaldridge at gmail dot com
My go to date look changes with the outfit. I love to play with makeup so if the eyes are neutral then I'm rockin' a bold lippie.
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Always the eyes. I kick it up a notch with the smokey look.
i am not into makeup much just make it light
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/344493575637184513
a sexy black lace top with tight skinny jeans and black heels
beach curls
blue smoky eyes
My go to date night look includes blush, powder and mascara. My outfit is a little dressy
Diane baum
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A fun dress and heels!
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I like a pretty dress, simple accessories and nice heels!
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heels, mascara and lip gloss – easy
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It's pretty much my day look, plus mascara and bolder lip gloss! lol
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honestly, my husband and I traded out date night of dressed up for date night on our bicycles… so usually my get up is with two braids, shorts, tank top and cute tennis shoes…
I go bolder on either eyes or lips – bronze eyeshadow brings my eye color out so I've been using that a lot lately.
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I have a casual date night look. I usually just wear jeans and a nice t-shirt. s2inamug at aim dot com
My go to date night look is my favorite black dress, heals and dramatic eyes.
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You have my dream hair! My go to date night look is usually a smokey eye that makes them pop and a unique accessory.
It's been so long since I have had a date night. I would probably go casual with some eyemakeup on.
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I wear the same clothes no matter what I am doing because I only have a few outfits. I am not a clothing hoarder or a makeup wearer. LOL So a pair of cotton twill pants and a v-neck tee in earth tones for me. May sparkle it up a bit with different kinds of jewelry.
Angie
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If I go for the rare fancy night out it's a silky maxi dress, bling and a natural look makeup.
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I wear very little makeup and I dress very causally.
Anything that can be considered as classy and cool is my date night look.
My date night look is simple and mostly natural looking, except I play up my eyes: falsies, mascara, liner, eyeshadow.
I love to dress up on date night. I usually wear one of my favoirte dresses, wear my hair up with clips and wear heels. My makeup is pretty light except for some blush, lip gloss, soft colored eye shadow and a little perfume.
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i like to look natural with my hair and makeup fixed nicely
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My husband’s favorite grey dress 🙂
I may dress up (depends on what the special day is), but I don't use makeup except for some lipstick.
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I'm very casual with just lip gloss and that's about it.
I like to wear makeup that looks natural and not bright colors I like more earth tones that have a natural look.
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/346269409238720512
I usually do grays or beige eyeshadow, mascara and a light lip
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https://twitter.com/aes529/status/346279855941382145
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A clean shave and some hair gel
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My go-to date night look is pretty basic and plain – jeans, nicer top, and some eyeliner and mascara.
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My wife's look is understates elegance. She likes to wear a beautiful outfit, mascara and a stunning lip color.
Sexy eyes and simple lips.
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I like to be myself when I go out so I just use a bit of eye shadow, blusher and lip gloss.
Thanks for the contest.
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I like to play up my eyes with violet eyeliner and sparkly eyeshadow.
My go to date night look is a natural make up, with a "dewy" highlighted look on my cheek and lots of mascara.. it's hubby's favorite look on me and super easy to achieve. 🙂
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/tinylittlebows/status/346370526412931073
my go to date night look is eye shadow, eye liner, mascara and lip gloss. i am a minimalist.
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https://twitter.com/fdp4life/status/346384615621132288
Natural makeup, black dress, silver pumps.
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https://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/346385105469722625
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Eyeshadow, mascara, and lip gloss.
I use some eyeliner and lipgloss
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I like to go for a dramatic look with smokey eyes.
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/346391626865844224
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jeans and a nice shirt
https://twitter.com/bittripfan/status/346415653164556288
My go to date look is subtle make up and a cute outfit. Thank you
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Jeans and a comfortable blouse. Light and natural makeup.
Tweet https://twitter.com/kristinnw/status/346456691086356480
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https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/346456830324666369