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Friday Favorites

This picture was taken while coming in for our landing in NYC. I was surprised at how good it came out. I seriously want to get this printed and framed. I was on my way to NY Fashion Week so I was a very happy camper. 

 Workout with Mike in Bryant Park. We did a HIIT workout and got some weird looks, but it was still a blast. 

 Phillip Limsanity! 3.1 Phillip Lim line at Target.com was a hit in my opinion. I scored most of the pieces I wanted (more pics to come). The large black tote that is pictures is my new work laptop bag. I get so many compliments on it!

Dinner with my team at Vellum in Ann Arbor. Hot new restaurant. I loved how they placed the veggies on my plate. All about the details!

Another team trip, but to shop! I purchased Sugar Paper journal from Rock Paper Scissors in Ann Arbor. It matches my new work bag :) I had no idea this store existed and now that I do, it could be dangerous! 

Please share your favorite things from this week in the comments! You can follow me on instagram.com/lipglossbreak to see more things I love :)

Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup

Mama Fashionista: It's that time again! Quinn shares her favorite products for the month of August!

My Highest Self: Get gorgeous fuchsia lips with these Urban Decay lip products!

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Armani Sheer Blush No. 10 + Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick in Gabrielle= Perfection Incarnate

TheFabZilla: Are you subbed to Wantable box yet? Check out what TheFabZilla picked for her September box.

Painted Ladies: Sheila is getting her bright neon shadows on with MYO Makeup's 10 Piece Ultra Bright Eyeshadow Pigment Collection.

D.G.S.Beauty: Does your man need some new shaving products? Check out what my husband has to say about the HYD for Men Shave Cream, Buffer Stick, and Razor Shield

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shows you have to be prepared in case of a Minimergency!

BeautyTidbits: Looking for a Wonder Cream to stave off the signs of aging? Check out Harshleen’s new skincare fave over at BeautyTidbits!

Beauty by Miss L: Julep Facial for Hands is Miss L? favorite hands scrub.

The Dark Side of Beauty: Check out some swactches of the Fall 2013 Wet n Wild Tough Girl textured nail polishes!

Advice Sisters Beauty, Fashion & LIfestyle WebSite: The Advice Sisters are SO excited to offer their readers a brand new makeover widget. Upload your own photo or use one already on the site, try on makeup, hairstyles and more. Fun and FREE!

Slashed Beauty: Miranda compares NYX's Collection Noir Matte Black Liner to CoverGirl and Urban Decay liners!

Geniabeme: I am loving my teal-ish mani with Sinful Colors!

Icy Nails: OPI Muir Muir On the Wall from the San Francisco Collection is dark and sexy and perfect for fall and winter.

D.G.S.Beauty: Here's a fun mask to try to help and get rid of your blackheads!

Biore Warming Cleanser Giveaway: Enter to win Biore's Warming Cleanser Giveaway!

Outdoor Workouts

A physician's assistant (and friend) once told me that the shape you're in when you're in your 30s has a direct correlation to what you'll be like 'fitness-wise' when you're in your 50s and beyond. I don't know if this a scientific fact, but it makes sense, and is why I prioritize fitness so much in my life. Not only does working out make me feel good, but I want to be able to set good examples for my children some day by living a healthy, active lifestyle. 

I travel a lot with my current job as a sales account manager, and sometimes its hard to find time to fit in a workout. Even worse, sometimes we stay in hotels that don't have gyms or if they do, it's one treadmill. So, I usually have to get scrappy when it comes to fitting work out in, because I believe in NO EXCUSES! I always pack my shoes (adidas Springblades) and a sports bra (adidas Techfit is my new fav), and now that it's getting colder out in the midwest, my new adidas Ultimate long tights and adidas Ultimate short sleeve top.

Sometimes I'll do a circuit in my hotel room, but that can get kind of cramped and limited, so I started taking my circuits outside. I'm not a huge runner (can't just lace up my sneakers and run for 5 miles). So I incorporate run/walk intervals, with other body weight moves, to get my heart racing and a good workout in. For example, here's what I did last week in Chicago:
30 second sprint/30 second walk x 30 rounds (30 minutes)
50 body weight squats (in a park)
50 knee ups on park bench
Stop in a park (or back in hotel room) and jump rope (20 seconds jump/10 second rest x 8)

Not only am I getting a massive amount of cardio in the morning, revving up my metabolism for the rest of the day, but I'm getting to see a new city first hand! 

I also do workouts like these at home. If I know I have late work night coming up, I'll usually wake up early and workout. Here's another example of an outdoor workout I'll do at home and around my city:
30 second sprint/30 second walk x 30 rounds (30 minutes)
Break in between sprinting and do 20 alternating lunges (every 10 rounds)
Run down and up hill in my backyard x 3
Jump rope on back patio (25 seconds on, 10 seconds rest x 8)

Yes, sometimes I get weird looks if I'm on a street and a car drives by, but it really doesn't bother me. There's something very rewarding to me about being awake and working out as the sun is coming up in the morning! 

Now I want to know, what are your favorite outdoor activities?  What do you do to make working out fun?

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Giveaway Break - Bioré Warming Cleanser

What a long week! How about we end it with a giveaway? How about something that brings warmth to the chilly days we're about to have...

Biore has launched a new warming cleanser that sounds like a day at the spa! Biore's soothing, self heating formula effectively cleanses your pores, getting rid of dirt and oil to help control blackheads and prevent acne. This cleanser contains salicylic acid and pore-opening warming clay. 

Ever since I can remember I've been washing my face 2x a day. It's so important to clear your face of makeup, dirt, and oil each night. I'm looking forward to trying out this cleanser, especially now that it's getting cooler out, I'll take all the warmth I can get!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a full size Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cleanser!

Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest, add me to one of your Google+ circles, follow me on Instagram or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Sunday, October 20th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup

Mama Fashionista: Summer's end is no reason to let your tan fade away! Quinn shares her fave products to keep that glow year round.

Blushing Noir: GIVEAWAY! September 2013 Fall Into Beauty & win an amazing prize pack! Open Internationally!

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Aftelier Perfumes Wild Orange Face Elixir with Cedarwood and Patchouli is the most unique and sumptuous luxury face oil that will soothe your skin and soul!

TheFabZilla: Love or leave? TheFabZilla reviews Marc Jacobs Highliner in Ro(cocoa). Come check it out.

My Highest Self: Tina reviews Viva La Juicy Noir Eau de Parfum, the bold side of Viva La Juicy!

Beauty by Krystal: New York Fashion Week is here; all the gorgeous Spring 2014 collections are hitting the runway. Check out these Zimmermann inspired nails, easy to DIY in just minutes!

Painted Ladies: Sheila's newest favorite budget buy is The Natural Eyeshadow Palette by NYX Cosmetics - silky smooth and utterly blend able.

The Dark Side of Beauty: Nancy from The Dark Side of Beauty creates another look inspired by House Ravenclaw from Harry Potter.

D.G.S.Beauty: Love MAC products? Hurry and enter my MAC Lightscapade Giveaway!

Beauty by Miss L: Do you know how looks antique bronze & turquoise glitter combo?

The Stepford Witch: This week's feature is Etude House Bling in the Sea Proof 10 Color Eye Stick collection. A definite must-read for eyeshadow junkies!

In Her Makeup Bag: Stephanie shares how to get the "oxblood" lip trend for fall in two easy steps!

BeautyTidbits: Had too much fun in the sun? Check out 7 Easy Ways to Fix Sun Damaged Skin & Hair over at BeautyTidbits!

Lipgloss Break: Swatches from Zoya's Cashmere Collection - Just in time for Fall!

Slashed Beauty: Miranda determines if Stila's Lip Glaze is worth splurging on!

A Little Polish: Looking for the perfect shade of polish for the Fall season? Check out these two great fall shades from Seche Nail Color!

Phillip Lim for Target

It sort of feels like Christmas Eve...so excited for tomorrow that I probably won't be able to sleep! Phillip Lim for Target launches and I can't wait. I have my eye on a few bags, the black/leather dress and the leopard blazer.

Check out the collection here.

Few tips:
 - The collection MAY be available at midnight online. Can't hurt to set your alarm and check!
 - I called the Target in my city and they said they weren't carrying the line, but a neighboring city was. Good thing I checked, that would have made me so mad first thing in the morning!
 - If shopping online, make sure you know your Target.com username and password (or create an account now) so you can checkout quickly.
 - If you're in store and can't find your size, check the fitting rooms for discarded items. People will be grabbing multiple sizes to try on and discarding what doesn't fit, which may be your size!

Sweater + Dress Layering

H&M Sweater, Dress from Marshall's, Nine West wedge ankle booties, Very Jane bracelet

I've been feeling very inspired after Fashion Week. We saw so many people on and off the runway who had unique, crazy and wild outfits, but at the end of the day, they all made it work for them, because it was their own style. All the fashionistas oozed confidence which made people (especially photographers) gravitate towards them. It was a lot of fun to watch but also very inspiring.

On to my outfit of the day...I normally don't layer sweaters over dresses because I don't like the way they lay on my hips. But when I woke up this morning and it was 60 degrees out I knew I couldn't wear the dress I had set out alone.

I just purchased this sweater from H&M in Soho over the weekend. The black tank dress underneath was a staple for me this summer. So instead of packing it away for the chilly weather, I decided to try layering a sweater over it.

The suede ankle booties are new as well (NYC inspired!). My friend at work has been rocking ankle booties for awhile, so I'm taking a cue from her fashion sense.

Now that I know that this dress layers well I will definitely be trying out other sweaters with it. I love being able to transition summer clothes to Fall/Winter.

RiRi (Hearts) MAC Fall

Rihanna + MAC makeup = a recipe for fierce style. Rihanna premieres her palette for fall September 26th in stores, and September 30 online. Her palette contains daring, but classic, shades, finishes and tools, all encased in rose gold packaging. By the way, I'm totally in love with the rose gold touch. Check out a few of my favorite items from this collection below....

Entire Collection

Brush

Eye Shadow - Her Cocoa

Lipglass - RiRiWoo

Liquid Last Liner - Pointblack

ShopStyle Contest - Win $1,000!

Have you been on ShopStyle before? ShopStyle by PopSugar brings you everything shoppable all on one site. You can sort by designer, product, trend, and more. They've recently launched a great review feature, so you can read what others are saying before you buy!

To inspire readers to share their thoughts, they are giving one lucky reviewer a $1,000 Visa gift card! Entering is super easy. All you have to do is sign up for ShopStyle, search the items in your closet or vanity, and tell them what you think before Septemeber 26th. You will receive one entry for each review you make, so review all that you can! Few things to share:
 - the style of the item
 - the fit (your size and the size you purchased)
 - the quality (how long did it last you?)
 - what others said about it while you were wearing it
 - if it's an accessory, what you paired with it

Review as many items as you can to increase your chance to win. You never know, you could win some money to fund your next shopping spree!