Beauty for a Budget

Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies

2011-12-27T14:13:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!!! So here is a recipe for Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies! I altered it a little to fit what I wanted and what I had in my cabinet though. I'll list what the recipe calls for then list what I changed :)

1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 C. white sugar
1/4 C. margarine or butter
1/4 C. Shortening
1/2 C. plain non-fat yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 C. semisweet chocolate chips

So, instead of using sugar (which we are trying to use less of) I used 1/3 C. agave and I didn't have any shortening so I didn't melt my butter to give it the texture and just added a little vegetable oil and I used the whole cup of yogurt. So that's it, they are some of the best cookies I have ever ate! they are so yummy and fluffy!!! I think I'll go have another one now! lol

NOTD

2011-12-21T22:17:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!!! Long time, no talk!!! I get the award for "Worlds laziesy blogger" this year! yay!!! I am going to try and get back in the groove of it though, doing something small like.........a nail post! Easy, simple, and almost no effort on my part :) So, today's choice of polish was OPI's Sparkle Yule Love from the holiday collection released at Ulta. I adore this polish! It is pink and glittery, everything that I am about!!! Pretty sure they should of named it Sammie, but maybe next time :( Anyways, I am off to bed so have some sweet, glittery dreams!!!

MAC Dupes-Pics

2011-03-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

Mac Snob and Revlon's Pink Pout

Mac Lazy Day lipstick and Revlon's Primrose

Mac Humid and Wet'n Wild Envy

My mommy!

2011-01-18T16:07:00.000-08:00

Hello lovely ladies! Sorry I have neglected blogging lately but now that I am getting caught up on youtube I decided I better tend to my blog as well. I was trying to decide what to blog about and my mom was standing in the dining room talking to my daughter so here it is.........I am blogging about my mommy! These are a few pictures I took a couple of months ago when I was visiting her in Arkansas and thats Jade, her maltese. My mom and I have always had a rocky relationship but thats another story that I won't go in to. My children adore her and that's all that matters now. She visits quite often and we love rummaging through thrift stores, sewing, crafts, and of course makeup hehe. And yes, we look almost identical and I hear "is that your sister" a million times a day when we go out but maybe someday people will ask my daughter that lol. Anyways, here's my mommy!!!

OOTN

2010-09-21T14:40:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Friday night I went out with a friend for a few drinks and I had planned on doing a video on my youtube channel but go figure, my video camera was dead so whats the next best thing? Pictures and a blog post of course! As always, I kept it quite simple and comfy but still tried to look cute and put together. Here's a list of what I wore:

A grey tanktop from Forever 21

A blazer, because it was snowing outside...yes snowing, which was from Maurices

The jeans were Silvers, also from Maurices

I added some black earrings from Claires

And my favorite part of the outfit? My shoes!

They are black velvet and absolutely adorable and most importantly comfy! They are dollhouse brand which I bought for $19.99 at Ross and the price tag makes them even better! lol. Well, that's about it! Hope you guys had a great weekend :)

Recent Haul Pics&Swatches

2010-09-16T15:01:00.000-07:00

Let's start off with Creme d'nude, a lovely peachy nude with a Cremesheen formula so it has pretty good coverage on the lips but still remains to have a slight glossiness but no shimmer

This is Underage lipglass. I have been debating this one for quite sometime and finally decided I needed it for my nude lips coming on this fall. It is much peachier than I had originally thought but still very pale and pretty. It is, like most lipglasses, sticky but that is what gives that gorgeous shine and lasts long!

Now onto eyeshadows........This is Bronze eyeshadow which I wasn't sure I needed after having Mulch, but I am definitely glad I purchased it! It has a beautiful shine, not glitter, not shimmer, almost a metallic finish, I LOVE it! It is sooo pretty!

Next is Sketch. This is one of the most unique colors, sort of a blackened plum with a slight shimmer. Its so unique which I thought was going to be hard to work with but its not at all. I love it with Amber Lights on the lid and this is in the crease for everyday. This would also make a gorgeous smokey eye so I am excited to try that and will post when I do!

This is Purple Haze. Its a very smooth and soft matte shade which is hard to find. Its a beautiful lilac purple and exactly what I had hoped Vibrant Grape would be but Vibrant Grape is much more pink toned and slightly brighter. I think this shade is much more easy to work with and much more wearable. It goes with a lot more colors and can be worn so many different ways

That is it for now!

Xen-Tan

2010-09-13T21:54:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!!! Sorry its been a while, things have been crazy and dealing with some personal stuff. We are moving in a week so things are really hectic right now, but onto the good stuff! I am definitely not afraid to admit that I am a self-tan addict. I LOVE being tan but I refuse to hit the tanning bed, it takes to long to drive there and back, I don't tan well, and skin cancer of course! Soooo I do the next best thing and self-tan. To be honest, the tanning products on the market now are much better than they use to be and I get a better tan at home than going to get a spray tan! I got one a few months ago and I ended up with dark and light blotches all over me and it began to fade and blotch really fast for around $30? No thanks! Anyways, I am always trying new tanning products, I guess I have a little tanning ADD. So far, my favorite has been Sun Labs but today I received this in the mail which I have been dying for! I have never heard a bad review on it and it was a bit pricey but I finally bit the bullet and bought it! I applied it today and I fell in love! I was using Sun Labs spray but since the weather is getting cold my skin is drying out so I needed a lotion which was the perfect reason to try this lol. It moisturizes sooo well! It feels like a dream going on and my husband keeps saying "you look sooo tan" and yes, that is after one day! What I love about this is that you put it on and it has instant color and your full tan develops within 3 hours! Some I have tried take a full 24 hours! So far, I am pretty impressed but I will update you guys as the days go on! What is your favorite tanning product?

Maybelline Charcoal Smokes

2010-09-01T16:02:00.000-07:00

So....... I know I am probably the last person to get this quad but my Wal-Mart hasn't had it in stock for sooo long and then I went to Target and the only one they had was broken :( I finally got my hands on one and I was, and still am, ecstatic! I have heard mixed reviews on these quads, some people say they aren't pigmented so I didn't expect much, hence only getting one, but the only shadow in here that isn't very pigmented is the lid color which is on my pinky. I had to swipe it several times to get that color, but its a really pretty taupe color which I have wore on its own. You can build it up to a quite nice taupe with a good primer and some patience :) The others, as you can see, are quite pigmented. These are not the softest shadows so maybe that's why people are disappointed but for me, its not a big deal. This quad was $4.94 at wal-mart so really you can't beat that! It was a pretty good deal in my opinion and makes an amazing smokey eye. The silver color is a hi-light but in my opinion using that as a hi-light takes away from the smokey eye look and starts to go overboard a bit, but none the less it is a pretty color that you could replace with the lid color even for a silver smokey eye instead of a more taupe colored one. I will be taking this quad with me on my vacation this weekend so I can do a variety of looks and not have to pack my whole eyeshadow drawer lol. I will also be picking up a few more of these and you guys should too! lol. Have you tried these? Which is your fav???

Fall is here!

2010-08-28T19:58:00.001-07:00

Hey guys! So today it officially felt like fall and it was heavenly!!! I absolutely love fall weather so I was excited to pull out my sweater and boots although everything I had was from last year, but its ok :) I wore a purple sweater (purple and plums are so in this season so I wasn't TOO out of style lol) that I got from Target on clearance at the beginning of spring, Big Star jeans, and Ugg boots. The jeans I got at a yard sale for............are you ready.............$1!!!!! The boots I got a good deal on at only $65 and I have wore them OUT! Just thought I'd share this quick little post with you guys as I was excited that I got to wear fall clothes today lol. Next weekend we are going out of town shopping so I will be getting some fall items and hitting up TJ Maxx of course! I can't wait! What are some trendy items you guys are purchasing for this fall?

Sorry!

2010-08-24T20:46:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! I just wanted to do a little post and let you all know, I am still around! lol. I have neglected blogging lately and I am very sorry. Things have been crazy! My husband has been working crazy and long hours which leaves me with both kids and no time to sit down and relax and write a blog without having to stop a million times lol. Also, a week ago my little girl had her tonsils removed and then just a few days later my husband got sent off to a job 3 hours away and hasn't been home since. Hopefully he will be back tomorrow but it has been a long and exhausting couple of weeks. Anyways, enough excuses lol. I will be doing a haul soon on my youtube channel so be sure to check that out...........as soon as I get time! lol. I just wanted to say thanks everyone for sticking with me and I will get back on track, just sometimes life takes over lol. Love you guys!!!

Viva Glam Cyndi

2010-08-10T13:39:00.001-07:00

Today I went for a red lip, yep, a very red lip lol. I am a total fan of pin-up looks and I wish I had Marilyn Monroe lips to pull it off buuuut.........I don't. I don't feel like red is a very good color on me but one red that I will wear is Viva Glam Cyndi. Its not a candy apple red but sort of a pinky coral red if there is such a thing. Its very wearable so if I am going to do a red its definitely this one. I saw the tube sitting in my drawer screaming "wear me, wear me!" so thats what I did. It feels very loved now lol. Anyways, just a quick and somewhat silly little post for the day since I have been doing tons of nail posts lately :)

Copy Cat!

2010-08-07T22:42:00.001-07:00

Yep, I'm a copy cat! I saw a picture on beautopia of something she had done and I had to try it! It was the m57 plate and then she added the colorful dots which added such a nice POP of color. I think she also stated she had seen this on makeupalley and it was called "rainbow snow leapard" which I think is a PERFECT name for it! I am getting a little better with my Konad but it definitely takes practice! Anyways, I wanted to talk about the polish I used which is LA Colors White. This is a nice white, sort of sheer, so I had to layer 3 coats to get a full opaque white. It can be quite streaky though so without the Konad stamp over it I would not have been satisfied;however, since it is sheer, its very thin which means fast drying time and I am a total fan of as my son needed a diaper change in the middle of doing my nails lol. So far, this has been a theme with the LA Colors polishes I have tried, very sheer which can be a good or bad thing, depends on what look you're going for. For the black I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Black Out which works really well with the konad as its kind of a thick black polish but I may purchase a few of the konad special polishes soon though. My daughter loves it as well! She has been going around trying to stamp everything lol! I do her nails and it works great, so easy and fast for her little nails. So far, I am very pleased with my Konad and it was a good investment and I will definitely be investing in more plates and maybe some polishes soon!

1st Konad!

2010-08-05T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hey guys! So......I finally bought a Konad! The plate I wanted most was m57 (pictured above). It has a zebra, leopard, fishnet, and lace print. They are full coverings which means they cover the whole nail. This was the first time I had experimented with them and it was way harder than I thought! lol. I attempted this lace look and it turned out OK but I'm definitely no pro yet! It is going to take some practice but I'm willing to work with it. Do you guys have a Konad? If so, what tips do you have for me and what is your favorite plate?

NOTD

2010-07-24T08:09:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Just a quick post, but I redid my nails last night and thought I'd share :) Everyone has been doing the whole one glitter nail thing so I thought I'd give it a whirl! I used OPI "Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow" and Sinful Colors "Call You Later" for the glitter nail. It looks black in the pictures but its a dark green. I can't remember what collection this came out with, but the green glitter really stands out against the dark nails. My husband said he thought I should do all my nails with the glitter and I kind of agreed with him. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet but I am always afraid of glitter looking very 12 year oldish so this is kind of a slow transition for me lol. Have you guys tried this little "trend" yet? What did ya think?!

Sinful Colors (inspired by julieg713)

2010-07-22T06:56:00.000-07:00

I know, ANOTHER post today and once again it is about NAILS lol. I guess you can say this is my obsession at the moment lol. Anyway, I watched julieg713 on youtube last night and she did this really cute nail tutorial. The polish she used was Sinful Colors Easy Going which I have been eyeing at my local Walgreens for months now but I never purchased it for fear that it would be a sheer light pink only good for a wash of color or a french manicure but when I saw her video it was a gorgeous milky pink and very opaque so I ran down the street (well not literally I drove lol) to my Walgreens and picked it up! I also needed some glitter to use but they didn't have much. Pretty much everything was picked over but I did find the two glitter polishes above, the green and blue. I already had the bright green on the far left which is Innocent. Second from left (the green glitter) is Call You Later and third from the left (the blue glitter) is Nail Junkie, which I actually ended up not using and last is on the far right which is Easy Going. Since they had no pink or purple glitter I settled for the green and paired it with Innocent and added a few glitter chunks from an old nail polish I have. This is how it turned out, not completely happy with it but it will work. If I had pink or purple it would of looked better and perhaps if my nails weren't so stubby lol. Anyways, just thought I'd share these few pics with you guys. By the way, if you didn't know Sinful Colors nail polishes are $1.99 at Walgreens so I good deal :)

OPI Nail Envy

2010-07-22T06:46:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! The weekend is almost here again! It seems this week has flown by. Anyways, I wanted to share with you guys a nail item I purchased on Monday. It is obviously OPI Nail Envy. I have read so many reviews on this on makeupalley and other forums but I never had the chance to get my hands on it. Recently my Target started carrying a few OPI polishes and one of them happened to be this. It was $16.99 which is outrageous to me but I have been desperate to find something to help my nails grow so I bit the bullet and purchased it. After all the reviews I read I kind of had high hopes for it. I have only been using it for 4 days so I can't say a lot about it yet, but I do hope it works. I'm not expecting a miracle worker by any means but if it helps, I am on board! Everytime I try to grow my nails they grow for a few days then break so I usually get frustrated and end up getting acrylics again :( Hopefully this time I can get past that point and resist temptation. :) Since using this I haven't had a nail break but we will see how that goes. I dont want to jinx myself lol. Do any of you have suggestions for growing your nails? I am taking Biotin as well so if you guys know of anything let me know and I will be sure to update on this product. Have a great day!

Weight Issues.......(long post)

2010-07-20T11:59:00.001-07:00

This was me in November of 2006, I am second from the left next to my husband in the brown jacket, the other ppl are my in-laws

This is obviously my wedding picture with my sister in law. This would be December 2006.

And this is obviously me now. (And for the record, I am only 5'3") I was always skinny growing up. I never got the comments of "your so pretty" or anything like that, the thing people always noticed about me was that I was "so skinny." It almost became an obsession for me. I ran all the time, worked out, tried to eat healthy, then when I turned 16 I got a job at an Italian restaurant (oh boy!). Working didn't allow me to exercise and run like I always had and I began eating the food there. I would get out of school at 3:30 and drive 30 mins to my job, eat, then clock in. I started gaining a little weight and by that I mean I went from 105 pounds to 115 and I began to panic. I began not eating and then when I would eat I would overindulge and then force myself to vomit. I began to realize I had a problem and I started trying to make myself eat but I would get sick and vomit again. For me, it became an endless cycle that I felt was impossible to break. I finally forced myself to eat, little by little till I could eat a meal. I have never went back to that place and refuse to. My husband helped me a lot with that. He loved me the way I was and he loved that I was a beautiful person inside and out. It wasn't "your so skinny" I heard anymore it was "you're beautiful". I began gaining weight back and before we were married I believe I was around a size 5 which was big for me. I felt comfortable though. After we were married we moved to Montana and I was at home constantly b/c I couldn't drive in the snow which meant more eating. When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter I was about a 6/7 and weighed about 135 pounds or so. When I was pregnant I developed preeclampsia (with both pregnancies actually) and by the time I had my daughter I was almost 200 pounds. I have stretch marks from my legs to my breasts and everywhere in between (battle wonds of having children) After having my 2 kids, I am 145 pounds and wear a size 8. I struggle with my weight and body issues constantly. I feel like since I was always told growing up "your so skinny" and not "your so pretty" I had nothing about me that was attractive or noticeable. I have tried losing weight again and again but it always fails. I definitely do not want to be 100 pounds again but my goal weight is 130. That's 15 pounds, can I do it and do it the healthy way?! Its crazy how much your body changes after having babies! My husband has always been supportive and makes me feel beautiful but I would definitely like to lose a few pounds. I know this is kind of a long post and a little deeper than the usual but I feel like weight issues are something always on everyone's minds, especially women. I feel like there is a lot more pressure on women to look perfect and for moms out there seeing these celebrity moms rebound right back to a size 2 puts an enormous weight on your shoulders, or it did me anyways. Being overweight is something I am really struggling with at the moment and learning how to be comfortable at whatever weight I am. Confidence is key, but its something I have always lacked in. I want this to be a place you can feel comfortable and to feel beautiful and to know that everyone struggles whether its in the open or not. I will keep you guys updated on my weight loss battle but I know unless I am TRULY happy with myself it won't matter what weight or size I am.

Dupe Alert!!!!

2010-07-19T11:40:00.000-07:00

Heeeey guys! I am so excited about this post!!!! Anytime I can find a dupe for something it excites me like a kid on Christmas morning lol. I picked up this E.L.F. brush at Target last week for $1! I am always looking for new brushes and I am a big fan of the E.L.F. ones, but this particular one I didn't have. It is a part of the back to school promotions at Target so I grabbed it and thought "eh for a dollar I could use another eyeshadow brush" but what I got was like a treasure! I used it yesterday and it works beautifully! Then I realized when I was washing my brushes last night that it was the same exact size and shape as my MAC 239! I love the 239 and use it everyday! I began comparing them and they apply shadow exactly the same and feel the same! I have some of the E.L.F. studio line eyeshadow brushes and I was a little disappointed in them b/c the bristles were a little flimsy but this isn't the case with this one at all. It is dense so it packs on color well but the bristles are as soft as the MAC 239, perfect combination and the price tag makes it that much sweeter. The only big difference between the two is the length of the handle. The MAC 239 brush has a longer handle but neither bother me. I didn't even notice till I had them side by side. I am so pleased with this brush I will definitely pick up more before the promotional items are yanked from the end caps.......*scary face!* lol. So run out and grab your E.L.F. Professional eyeshadow brush for $1 before its gone!!!!

OOTD

2010-07-18T20:21:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! I just wanted to do this outfit of the day post. This is one of the shirts in my recent youtube video of my Forever21 haul. It is $6.50 and absolutely adorable! I have a cold but we were going to visit friends so I wanted to look cute and this was perfect! Its so comfy but yet cute and the sleeves make it very classy. I paired it with some straight legged khakis, gold sandals, and the ring I also purchased from forever21 for $3.80. I also added the headband simply because I didn't feel like fixing my hair. I actually picked the headband up at the Dollar Tree a few months ago. Anyways, that is about it. Just wanted to share these few photos with you guys, hope you had a great weekend!

Essence Nail Stampy Set

2010-07-17T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Hope you are having a fab weekend!I received this in the mail yesterday from Ulta, it is the Essence nail stampy set which is $2.99 at Ulta.com. I was very skeptical about this especially since it was really cheap. Also, online it said "7 stamping images" and I had no idea what the "images" would be but they were really cute flowers and butterflies so I was pleased with that. Another thing, is with the Konad stamping sets you have to use a special polish for the design and with this you can use ANY polish. So, last night I decided to give it a go! I used this yellow polish which I picked up on clearance at Target for $1.12!!! I have used another stamp set before but the plates weren't firm and were a bit flimsy which made it hard to get the image even and the stamper wasn't very good (it was a knock-off from China) but this was much more successful! I was quite pleased with the result, it was my first time using it and it will definitely take some practice but I can get use to this! I will keep practicing and post more pics when I get a little better at it, also look for a video coming on my youtube channel soon! I didn't see any more image plates available at Ulta.com though which stinks but these 7 images should keep things interesting for a while ;)

Nicole by OPI Matte Polish

2010-07-12T09:10:00.001-07:00

As stated in my last post I was quite excited to get in on the matte polish craze when I saw that Wal-mart was carrying the Nicole by OPI Matte Polish. I picked this one up which is Razzle Dazzler. In the bottle it looked like a gorgeous dark gray with silver sparkles. When I got home I realized the tag on the top of the bottle and was surprised at what it said "Nicole by OPI Matte does not wear as long as original Nicole Nail Lacquer" so right away I thought "uh oh". It even goes on to say "do not use drying products top coat or lotion" I had heard that matte polishes don't last as long but to put a disclaimer attached to the bottle was surprising. I went ahead and applied it to my toenails and noticed right away the consistency. The closest thing I can think of is melted plastic. It dries so fast and can be streaky and uneven if you aren't careful. The silver sparkles looked like chunky glitter when it dried. I started noticing the consistency was getting thicker and looked at the bottle and all of the polish around the neck and down had already dried. I finished and then did my fingernails which was a big mistake. By the next day they were chipping everywhere and looked gross. For me, this was a big fail. I was so disappointed. The polish was $7 and I feel like that was a waste. I guess this is one bandwagon I won't be jumping on anytime soon. I guess I am just not into it as much as I thought I would be...........the look or the formulation of the polish. They both totally turned me off. Have you guys tried any matte polishes? What did you think?

Milani 3D Holographic Nail Polish

2010-07-09T23:29:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone, happy Saturday! Hope you all have a great weekend. Just wanted to do this quick post about my new obsession.........holographic nail polish! Specifically the Milani 3d holographic polish. This is kind of sheer so I had to do 3 coats but they dried quick and it wasn't thick or hard to work with at all. I painted my nails really quick actually. Usually it takes me a while but this was really easy to work with. I purchased this one for $4.99 at CVS and plan to pick up a few more colors this week. It seems to wear well too so for $4.99 its a pretty good bargain! I am trying to experiment with spicing up my natural nails as I get bored and always go back to falsies so my next venture will be matte polishes, have any of you tried them? Which brand do you like? And any recommendations for a good base coat?

Crest 3d Whitestrips

2010-07-09T15:38:00.000-07:00

Before
After 5 treatments

First of all, let me start off by saying I HATE close up pictures but I tried to do the best I can so you guys can see the difference. I have been using the crest 3d whitestrips in vivid. I wanted the Professional effects but they were too expensive. That being said, I am very pleased with the results so far! I have used 5 out of the 10 pouches and already my teeth are much whiter. Last night I accidentally fell asleep with one in (whoops!) but I woke up during the night and took it out. That definitely boosted the whitening BUT my teeth are a little sensitive today so no more laying down to watch tv with them in LOL. I have 5 more treatments and then I will update you guys with the full results but so far so good! What is your favorite way to keep your pearly whites WHITE?!

Lovin These!!!

2010-06-28T17:24:00.001-07:00

Hey guys!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Monday!!! My husband left today for California so its just me and the kids for a few days :( Wish we could of gone with him, I've never been to Cali before! Anyways, on to the post.........I have been in LOVE with Kiss Everlasting nails! When they first launched I was quite skeptical as I am a slave to the salon BUT I gave them a chance and I fell in love. They did just what they claimed and stayed on for 7 days and still looked fabulous! The other day I decided I wanted to spice it up a bit from the usual french manicure when I saw these bad boys! These are the limited edition Neon collection nails. And to my surprise these came with 2 sets of nails! These are the neon pink nails and the set also came with neon pink french tips! After these I will be applying the neon pink tips and I will most definitely post those but back to these! They do not seem as sturdy as the french manicure. On the french nails the white tips are very sturdy and seem to be a lot thicker. These are a lot easier to bend which stinks b/c I feel like I have to be careful with them unlike the french manicure. One plus is that they are made neon pink so there is no paint to chip or wear off. I have had these on for 4 days so far and they seem to be holding up pretty well and they look fab, I just wish they were a little more sturdy but for the price you can't complain! If you get a chance to check these out, do b/c they are so fun for summer!!!

Outdoor Adventure!

2010-06-26T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Happy Saturday!!! I know I haven't blogged in a while but if you saw my latest youtube video you know why. :) Anyways, today was a nice day out and my husband leaves in a few days for California (jealous) so we were spending time with the kids before he leaves. We decided to take them to the hatchery and walk the trails around the river. It was such a pretty day and our kids love being outdoors. The day turned bad when my little girl started needing a nap but it was fun while it lasted LOL. Well just thought I'd post a few pics so here ya go! Be expecting lots of upcoming posts and videos!!!

p.s. Excuse the pasty whiteness!!! LOL.

MAC To The Beach

2010-06-10T06:20:00.000-07:00

MAC "To The Beach" Collection

Lazy Day Lipstick

Hello lovelies! I recently purchased a couple of things from the "To The Beach" collection and I wanted to share them with you! I know this is kind of "old news" now but when I order online it takes a week or more to get here :( Anyways, onto what I bought! I had originally planned on not buying any lipsticks but after seeing so many swatches of Lazy Day lipstick and the packaging, I couldn't resist! I love light pink lips and I have never been a fan of MAC's lustre lipsticks until I purchased Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi. Now to the color, its not as bubblegum pink as it shows up in the picture above but it is much more muted and sort of a mauvey light pink. Very natural and easy to pull off. Does anyone have Hue lipstick, is this similar?

Get Away Bronze Blush

Now for the blush! I tend to stray away from strong blushes. I have a let of redness on my face and I feel like most blushes bring that out more so I try to stick with neutral colors. When I saw this I had to have it, a bronze blush, perfect and unlike anything I have! I have a really hard time with bronzers being too red or too orange for my skin and some oxodize and turn colors so I am very picky and I was nervous about this for that reason! This is a nice rosy bronze. I have used it as an all over bronzer but its a bit too rosy so I do like this as a blush. It works better when I have a tan, obviously, but none the less its a nice color for summer. Overall I am very pleased with my purchases. I tried to contain myself and buy only what I KNEW I would use. I wanted Splashing lipgloss but I never use gloss so I passed on that and the other item I was eyeing was Life's a Breeze lip pencil and I may order that sometime soon, I think it would be a perfect match to the Lazy Day lipstick.

What did you guys get from the collection?

My Baby is One!!!

2010-06-06T19:08:00.001-07:00

Sorry I have been so busy lately and haven't posted but there's a reason why..........this little man of mine turned the big 1!!! His birthday was Friday and his party was Saturday and now we are all getting sick lol. We had a blast so it was all worth it but its kind of bittersweet........I am so happy to have a healthy growing little boy but so sad that he is growing up so fast :( I hope you guys had an amazing weekend as well.........be sure to kiss and hug on your babies before they grow up!!!

NYX India

2010-06-03T20:04:00.000-07:00

I finally got NYX India Lipstick! I saw this on the Bombshellsuite's youtube channel and it looked gorgeous!!! I started researching it and it looked like a gorgeous bright peachy/melon color. I finally decided to purchase it from ebay and I finally got it today! I was ecstatic when I saw the package in the mailbox. I opened it and was astounded by the color, it was beautiful. I ran to the bathroom to apply it and was a little disappointed. I have this same problem with the NYX round lipsticks as I do this one, the formulation. They have the most beautiful colors but the formulation just plain sucks. I had hoped the black label lipsticks (being 3x's the price) would be better, but no such luck. When I apply it I end up with very streaky lips and it slides everywhere. I am going to try and work with this and find a way to wear it b/c the color is so unique and beautiful. I should also mentioned that I had previously considered purchasing Lorac Babydoll until I saw this and after reading so many reviews I had decided they were very similar so I saved myself some money and purchased India, however I am wondering if the consistency of the Lorac Babydoll might have been better. I will see if I can figure out for it not to look so streaky and PLZ let me know if you guys have any ideas! :)

Memorial Day to Us

2010-05-31T10:34:00.001-07:00

Today is Memorial Day and what a wonderful day it is! I am sooo grateful for this wonderful country we live in. My husband served 8 months in Iraq but he came home to us and for that I will be so grateful but so sympathetic to those who weren't as lucky as we were to see him step off the plane in just as good of condition as he was when he left. Independence Day is coming up as well and that is another holiday that hits home for us because we are so PROUD TO BE AMERICANS!!! I hope everyone has an amazing weekend and remembers how good it feels to be FREE!

Summer Sexy Legs!

2010-05-28T10:39:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!!! Obviously I have failed miserably at doing a blog post a day but I have succeeded in finding an amazing shave cream!!! Now that I have my legs tan from my Jergens Natural Glow I needed them to be soft, smooth, and hair free! I picked up this little gem for dry skin (as my legs are ALWAYS dry). There is a coupon in the Walgreens circular for this to be $1.99 and its usually $3.99. It is really somethig different than other shave creams and shave gels I've tried. It feels like you are putting on lotion! I am also pleased that it is all plastic. I hate the metal cans that rust in your shower :( If you get a chance pick this up and let me know how you like it! Have a great Memorial Day weekend guys!!!

My First OPI

2010-05-27T19:09:00.000-07:00

This is my first OPI nail polish!!! I recently took off my acrylics ,hence the terrible nails :(, but to treat myself I bought my first OPI nail polish. They are a little pricey at $8.50 each where I live so I always just admired them and since I always had acrylics I would pick an OPI from the salon stash but never had my own. I saw this at Target and decided I would give them a try. Overall I am pretty pleased. The color I have is OPI Here Today.....Aragon Tomorrow which is this nice dark sort of olive green shade. Its a nice color but I am really on the hunt for OPI My Private Jet and this didn't quite satisfy my craving so I will keep searching for it but overall I am pretty pleased. I will probably be obsessed with nail polish now lol. Do you guys have any recommendations on colors??? Or tips on growing strong healthy nails???

As I Promised.......

2010-05-27T18:56:00.001-07:00

I mentioned that I was trying out Jergens Natural Glow foam in another post and I also stated I would continue using it and let you guys know how it went. Well, surprisingly well. I think this is something I am going to have to keep in my cabinets from now on. I am so surprised with the results. Its nothing dramatic so don't expect that, but it gives such a nice and natural color. Since its a foam it dries super fast and it doesn't cake up. Sometimes with lotion tanners I notice after a few times they start to look almost "cakey" on my skin but since this fully soaks in I never feel overdone or blotchy. I have used this for almost 3 weeks and I am just now needing a new can so that isn't bad for $7.99 and it probably would of lasted longer but the first few times I used way too much! When you squirt it in your hand it expands which I wasn't use to so now I know how much I need but its something you have to get used to. All in all, I am quite impressed with this for it to be so cheap and effortless. I am going to pick up another can as soon as I head to Wal-Mart again so a repurchase is definitely a good sign :) Have you guys tried this? What do you think?

Bleaching My Roots!!!

2010-05-15T19:17:00.001-07:00

Warning!!! These are NOT pretty pictures! lol. I get soo many requests on my youtube channel to show how I dye my hair, so I figured I would post some pictures on my blog of me bleaching my roots.........so, here it goes!

These are my roots! YIKES! They were getting pretty bad!

I use Clairol Born Blonde Maxi and I love it. Its about $9
That is everything you get in the box

Since I am only doing my roots this time I am going to use this bowl and brush I bought at Sally Beauty Supply so I can have more control. I mixed it in the bottle shown above then poured it into the bowl

After applied to my roots, and roots only, I always put on a shower cap, obviously that isn't stylish but the heat from your scalp helps speed up the process and avoids any messes while I wait.

And voila! My roots are done! Simple as that and a whole lot cheaper than going to a salon for a touch-up! Hope that helps someone! :)

Heading to CVS

2010-05-11T19:30:00.001-07:00

Hey guys, just a quick picture taken as Owen and I were getting ready to head out the door to CVS to pick up a few things! We were sporting sweats today for our quick trip out. Its cold today (as usual) so we just bundled up in something comfy and hit the road! lol. Hope you guys are having a good week!

UK swap!!!

2010-05-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

I am sooo excited to share this with you guys!!! I did a swap with a lovely friend from the UK and these are some of the items she sent me. I will be doing a video on everything I recieved but there were a few I wanted to show you guys for a little sneak peek!!!

This is the Sleek Pout Polish in Pink Cadillac (what a cute name!)

The picture above is Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Besotted
Below is the swatch....its just a bright cherry red, love it!

This is an item I have been dying for! I have heard such

amazing things about the Sleek Palettes and I finally

got one!!

This is the Storm palette, full of beautiful rich colors,

some shimmery and some matte

Just a quick FOTD

2010-05-09T22:27:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I snapped a quick pic as I was walking out the door. This was very quick makeup but I wanted to show you guys the lips more than anything b/c I wore the new Revlon Peach Petal. I paired it over a little Barry M 101 and I loved it!

My face: L'oreal Studio Secrets anti-redness primer

L'oreal Studio Secrets magic perfecting base

Eyes: UDPP

MAC eyeshadow Amber Lights

E.L.F. liquid eyeliner in Black

Maybelline XXL primer

L'oreal Telescopic mascara

Cheeks: E.L.F. blush and bronzing duo (just the bonze to countour)

I am really loving the peach lips for summer so I am hoping to purchase a few more colors!!!

Revlon is all the rave!

2010-05-08T13:53:00.000-07:00

Second post for the day........yay! So, everyone has been raving about the new lipglosses and from the moment I saw them in my local Walgreens I had to have them so I waited till they went on sale or I had a coupon b/c lets face it, $6.99 for a Revlon lip gloss is a lil on the expensive side, so I caught them on a good deal and now I own these gorgeous shades! I bought Peach Petal and Lilac Pastelle. They are both beautiful and seem to be much more pigmented than I had ever expected. They remind me of MAC's Cremesheen glass so I dug out my Ever So Rich and swatched it right alone side them and as you can see the Revlon is a little more thick and, believe it or not, more pigmented! The Revlon seems thick but it glides on your lips so nice and soft. My first thought when I saw the Lilac Pastelle was it looks just like Barry M 129 in a gloss form so I also swatched that for you guys. I put the lilac on yesterday over my bare lips and it just had a nice lilac sheen and it felt so good on my lips so today I will be wearing the peach and I am quite excited!!! Have a great weekend and let me know if any of you guys have any of these!!!

Jergens Tinted Foaming Moisturizer

2010-05-08T13:42:00.001-07:00

I know I said I was going to try and put a picture up everyday but I have missed the last couple of days due to some issues going on. I am back though and with an item I purchased a few days ago! The Jergens natural glow foaming moisturizer. I have been sooo skeptical of this since it came out because I used the Jergens natural glow lotion and I hated it! The only "tint" it gave me was that of orange which is definitely not the look I am going for. It also looked blotchy after a few days. Despite my skepticism I picked this up at Wal-Mart a few days ago. So far, I am impressed. I put it on before I went to bed the night I bought it. I expected the foam to have a tint but it doesn't, its just white which makes applying a little more difficult. I applied one coat and let it dry then another an hour or so later and the next morning I woke up with a nice glow. I would say maybe 2 shades darker which looks completely natural. I was pleasantly surprised at the results so I am going to reapply tonight and see how this keeps working. I will update you guys ASAP!

Urban Decay Hall of Fame

2010-05-05T13:35:00.001-07:00

Well, I have slightly more exciting pictures today to share with you all........they are of the Urban Decay Hall of Fame set. I ordered this about 2 weeks ago from Hautelook and it came with a lipstick, lipgloss, 24/7 liner, mascara, and of course their Primer Potion. I found this set to be so intriguing as I have been on the hunt for a black liner to stay on my water line and I am always on the hunt for a good mascara and I have to say, the brush on this mascara is quite different but different can be good, we will see! The lipgloss is something outrageous! Its a beautiful, sexy red color which is quite pigmented and did I forget to mention is has a sexy half naked man on it??? Can you say, "WOW!" LOL. The lipstick is "Midnight Cowboy" which is a nice nude color but somewhat sheer so I'm not sure that it will cover my pigmented lips enough to actually be a "nude" but it is quite cute :) I am eager to try all of these products and I am sure I will be doing reviews on them on my youtube channel so be sure to stay tuned!!!

Heeey Guys!!!

2010-05-04T11:26:00.001-07:00

I saw some bloggers doing the project 365 and since I have been slacking (to say the least) with blogging I decided this would be a great way to get motivated again. The picture I uploaded today is that of my children and I watching a movie on the couch........obviously lol. This is what I do most days, I lay around in my pjs cleaning and spending time with my babies. So, don't expect anything exciting out of this, but just some random pics and facts lol. I hope you guys are having a great week!!!

Dupe Alert!!!

2010-03-14T23:03:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! This weekend I was putting my makeup into my new storage containers as I'm sure you all saw on my youtube video, but I started going through my lipsticks and seeing what I had and what colors and trying different combos with them when I came across these two! I LOVE Barry M lipsticks, but us American girls have to order online and shipping is about $12 so that adds up to quite a lot. I applied the lovely Barry M 129 to my lips and smiled as it is one of my faves then I wiped it off to apply another and I grabbed this NYX Baby Pink and I had never realized just how close they were until that moment! As I had tried them on back to back, they looked so similar! I couldn't believe it! Now, Barry M is a VERY creamy lipstick which is why its all over the tube, somehow it broke b/c its so darn creamy! But it feels sooo nice on your lips and leaves them looking like you have a gloss on. I love it when I'm in a hurry b/c its so effortless to apply on your lips and go and it looks like you have applied a lipstick and gloss and have gorgeous lips! NYX Baby Pink is a little more pink and not quite as purple so this is perfect for someone who is just starting out with a more "out there" color. Its a pink with a lilac undertone and has some shimmer to it where 129 is just a cream finish. All in all, I love them both and think they are both amazing colors! So, if you don't want to spend the money and order Barry M or are looking for something a big more pink definitely go for the NYX! xoxo

Look at those Lashes!!!

2010-03-09T16:39:00.000-08:00

HOLY LASHES!
Last night I picked up a Rimmel Glam Eyes mascara and wasn't expecting anything from it really considering it was cheap and the packaging was so cute that I was sure that all of the money had went into packaging and not product but boy was I wrong!!! I put on one coat and was like, wow that isn't bad then another and I couldn't believe the volume it was giving me so just to see if it would clump I added another and low and behold I had HUGE not clumpy lashes! I have had this on all day and still no flaking and still as curly as they were this morning so for $5.50 a tube I am SOLD not to mention the packaging is as cute as a button!!!

Lipstick Haul Needed!!!

2010-02-16T11:11:00.001-08:00

I hope everyone had a good Valentine's day.........this picture was taken of my husband and I on our way to eat dinner, you can't see our little loves in the backseat but they were there! lol. Anyways, as I was getting ready I had on this lovely "throw" as my husband calls it and I wanted to do a neutral brown eye with a bright pinky/red lip to 1. match my "throw" and 2. because it was Valentine's Day lol. I opened every pink lipstick I had and that is as bright as I could find :( As I looked for the perfect shade of pink I realized I have about 15 lipsticks and they are all the same shade of pinky nude...........so, I am going to branch out my lipstick buying and purchase a few colors that are "out there" and see what I come up with!!! I will keep you guys posted on how it goes but I guess my husband was right when he said "all your lipsticks look the same" lol.

My Valentine is.....Soft Ochre Paint Pot!!!

2010-02-14T01:12:00.000-08:00

Well it is officially Valentine's Day and the thing I am adoring today is Soft Ochre paint pot by MAC. I have used it every single day. I have a lot of redness and blue colored veins on my eye lids and I usually have to put concealer on them to blank it all out.......THEN I have to apply Too Faced Shadow Insurance to keep that from creasing!!! Even on days when I don't wear eyeshadow I still do that to cover up the discoloration around my eye area but not anymore!!!! Now its one easy step.........I dab this on my lid and I have FULL coverage, no creasing, and shadows stick right to this stuff like velcro! Even after ALLL of this, today was the real winner! I wanted to wear a very pale lavender lipstick but the redness of my lips kept coming through and keeping the color of the lipstick from showing up as it should AND since its winter my lips are rubbish and dry so I thought I'll give my paint pot a try and WOW it was amazing!!! I have no idea if you are suppose to use these on your lips (probably not) but it worked! The paint pot dried but didn't dry out my lips at all!!! Usually I put concealer on my lips to blank them out but then it dulls down the lipstick b/c they mix together but since this dries it makes the lipstick much more vibrant. Not to mention that my lipstick stayed on for FOREVER! I was sooo impressed! I am sold on this stuff COMPLETELY! I can't imagine not having it in my collection now. It has totally simplified my makeup routine. Sorry for the ongoing ramble but I wanted to let you guys know about this amazing product. Its very seldom that I find a products that I will repuchase again and again and this is one that I will definitely buy a back-up of. Hope you guys have a lovely Valentine's Day :)

E.L.F. Sale Alert!!!!

2010-02-11T01:33:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!!! I just wanted to let everyone know that one of my fav. cosmetic companies is having a sale!!! I'm sure you all have heard of E.L.F. cosmetics before and if you haven't tried their products now is a GREAT time to do so! Their products are already very reasonably priced so with this sale they are a STEAL!!!! Up until February 17th they are having a buy one get one half off sale with orders of $15 or more. The code you need is PRESHALF I will try to do a post tomorrow, well technically today haha, on my favorite products and let you guys know which ones I think are worth trying. Just wanted to let you guys in on the sale........hope you have a great Thursday!!! xoxo

Good News!!!

2010-02-07T22:29:00.001-08:00

Since my husband couldn't fix the USB port on our laptop we went and bought a new desktop computer this evening so.........I can once again upload QUALITY pictures AND youtube videos....YAY!!!! I have felt lost without being able to do videos and properly blog hahaha. Some things are just easier to say than write so I can now get back to videos and MUCH better pictures than I was uploading from my Blackberry :) Hope you all had a great weekend!!!!

MAC Haul!!!

2010-02-05T13:22:00.000-08:00

Hello lovelies!!! Yesterday I received my long awaited MAC package!!! First off, I WILL apologize for the quality of the picture but I did the best I could with my Blackberry lol. Anyways, on to the make-up..........I purchase the following
1. Fleshpot lipstick (pinky nude)
2. Vibrant Grape eyeshadow pan (just as it says a vibrant grape color :)
3. Soft Ochre paint pot (a flesh colored base with a yellow undertone to brighten)
4. Lala eyshadow from the new forecast collections (very gorgeous bright pink w/soft shimmer)

So far, the only thing I have used is fleshpot lipstick which I do absolutely love and I just tried to order a back-up and of course, its already sold out :( When I am done typing this blog I will be doing my makeup for the day and using Soft Ochre paint pot in place of my Too Faced Shadow Insurance and then using vibrant grape so we shall see!!! Hopefully I can write some reviews in the upcoming days.........I hope you all have a FABULOUS weekend and stay BEAUTIFUL!!! :)

Puppet Master

2010-01-31T20:45:00.000-08:00

Ok, so this picture is a little blurry because it was uploaded from my beloved Blackberry :) BUT regardless it is still an adorable picture!!! This is my little girl, Alta, which I'm sure you all have seen before. On Wednesdays I take her to a toddlers reading group at our local library and they have a puppet area which is her FAV!!! During story time she got up from the rug and ran behind there and began peeking over at me lol. She knew she wasn't suppose to but she was so cute I had to laugh and take a picture. Someday soon she will grow up and have plenty of reasons in life to be "serious" so, for now, I'll let her be the puppet master of her life and enjoy it as much as possible..........

New Years!!!

2010-01-10T13:47:00.000-08:00

This post is a little late I suppose. This was taken new years eve. I was going out with some friends to a club here in my town and all I can say is so much for hair and make-up! The club was PACKED and it was soooo hot in there that after an hour or so I was sweating like CRAZY!!! Don't you hate that??? I didn't expect that so I had my usual heavy make-up on and a can of hairspray in my hair so when I started sweating I felt like I was melting! lol. I guess maybe that's a sign that I should go lighter on the accessories, huh? lol. Anyways, I hope everyone had a wonderful new years eve and that 2010 is just as good for you!!!

"Pink is my new obsession"

2009-12-24T00:02:00.001-08:00

Yep, just as the song says, pink is my new obsession!
Pink has always been my favorite color and I usually just
expressed that within my clothing style but lately I have

been experimenting with bright pinks for my eyes and
baby pink lips! They are my favorite shades of pink
and I am looooving them right now! I guess I am a little
backwards though b/c hot pink is such a summer color and
its a day before Christmas with a foot of snow and I am
sporting a hot pink eye and lip! lol. Oh well, its
my face I'll wear what I like :)

2009-12-18T00:56:00.000-08:00

Hey guys......this was just a little photoshoot I did last night and I though I would share it with you all. I am very into the whole, vintage, retro, 50's look but I will have more photos up later :) Have a good weekend guys!!!

"ralphy help me!"

2009-12-17T13:39:00.000-08:00

It was just tooo cute! My 2 year old decided she just HAD to go outside even though there was at least a foot of snow and the wind chill was about -15 so I packed her in 3 layers of clothes and 2 hoods and we headed out! The poor thing was having an awful time trudging through the snow that came up to her knees but she was trying and as any 2 year old she REFUSED help from mom so out she went and then she fell and couldn't get up! The Christmas Story was playing through my head and I burst out laughing. Alta; however, didn't find the situation quite so humorous. After the second attempt at walking through the snow and failing AGAIN she gave up and came to me crying wanting back inside the house. lol. Needless to say, she hasn't asked to go out again lol.

Hair Straightening Dilemma!!!

2009-12-17T07:45:00.000-08:00

Ok, ladies..........I am in desperate need of a hair straightener. I am avoiding the $200 GHD I want, at the moment. I am looking for a much cheaper, nice straightener that will work on this mop I call hair! What is you guys' favorite???

Sorry, Guys

2009-12-01T16:31:00.000-08:00

Hey guys..........I've been trying desperately to upload some youtube videos and for some reason, it just won't work. That has had me really discourage so I haven't been blogging but hopefully I can get back in the groove of things soon

Face of the Day

2009-11-21T20:01:00.000-08:00

Ok, so, excuse the crazy hair in this picture but this is an eye look I did last weekend. My shirt was yellow with green and blue lettering so I coordinated my eyeshadow to match...........dorky, I know but that's how I roll! lol. If you guys want a full list of products let me know and I will upload that and maybe do a video on it! :) Have a good day guys!!!!!

Outfit of the Day(a week ago)

2009-11-21T19:55:00.000-08:00

First off, let me apologize for my lack of blogging and youtubing :( I have been sooo busy lately but I am going to try and get back on track!!! I have taken tons of pictures but never uploaded them so I am going to get that done :)

This is my outfit for a day of shopping!!! I wanted to be comfy and cute so I got this tunic at Wet Seal and paired it with some black leggings and black Uggs. I love it!!!!

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

2009-10-31T16:20:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you all have a fantastic Halloween night! This is a picture of my friends and I. We dressed up and had a get together last weekend because we all have kids so we'll be trick or treating tonight! But, its one time of the year you can be who you wanna be and dress how you wanna dress so go ahead, get a little crazy!!! I dressed as a referee, obviously. lol. I know nothing about sports but the outfit was cute! lol. Anyways, guys, hope you all have fun tonight and remember to be safe!!!!

New Blush!

2009-10-30T01:02:00.000-07:00

Hello lovely ladies! I recently purchased the Benefit box blush in Coralista!!!! It is a be-u-ti-ful peachy pink blush and has a nice sheen to it without being overly shimmery; however, I found a dupe for it that I already in my collection!!! I will be doing a full review and comparison on my youtube channel so tune in to get the full scoop!!! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Date Night and Outfit of the Day

2009-10-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!!! I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend! My husband and I had a date night last night!!! We hardly ever get them having two kids, jobs, and so on so when we do get them its an amazing treat! We went to dinner then a little shopping then to see Couples Retreat. Anyways, on to my outfit for the evening........

I wore:
-A dress from Wet Seal that I picked up at their sale (going on NOW!) which is buy 1 clearance item, GET ONE FOR A PENNY!!!
-My shoes were from Target
-My necklace is a Betsey Johnson necklace

I ended up changing before the movie because I was FREEZING and my feet were killing me after shopping. lol. That's the price of beauty though, right? lol. Have a good weekend guys!!!

My First Barry M Haul!!!

2009-10-12T11:29:00.000-07:00

So...........I received my very first Barry M haul in the mail the other day. It was love at first sight! This is why..........

This is the eyeshadow kit from Barry M with 9 lovely eyeshadows in it. The packaging is equally as great as the shadows inside. It is sooo cute, small enough for my purse, and has a magnet to keep it closed so no shadow spills occur in my bag :)

This is the NEW lip glosses from Barry M. This one is in #4 which I believe is Pastel Pink

This is a lip paint in #100 which is Baby Pink...........a much more wearable version of Saint Germain in my opinion but equally as gorgeous!

This is a lip paint in #129 which is Palest Lavender and I LOOOVE it!!!

This is the ever so famous lip paint #101 which is Marshmallow and there is definitely a reason its famous!!!

All in all, I am VERY impressed with the products I purchased and WILL be repurchasing soon!!! I heart you, Barry M!!!!

Big Hair Here I Come!!

2009-10-02T16:32:00.000-07:00

I am a southern girl, therefor I am obsessed with big hair...........think Dolly Parton. lol. Ok, so not THAT big of hair but you get the point. I have been wanting to try this product but with the $17 price tag I have passed it up over and over. I though "what could be so special about this product for $17???" And then I would think about all of the other Sexy Hair products that I own and love so I finally gave it a whirl when I found it at Ross for only $9.99 and let me tell you.........it was worth every cent!!! I WILL be repurchasing. It is so easy to use and unlike anything I have ever tried! It gave my hair so much volume and lift withOUT teasing!!!! I have also tried the hairspray which is another love of mine. I just wanted to share this with you guys and let you know that it truly does work!!!

I'm Back!!

2009-09-27T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!!! I have been on vacation for almost 3 weeks so I haven't been able to blog or make videos but I am home and up and running again! I have lots of posts coming so stay tuned!

Fall Makeup

2009-09-02T12:28:00.001-07:00

Hey guys!! I am so excited that fall is finally upon us. I love the warm fall colors and the leaves changing and wearing boots and sweaters and coats! lol. Yes, I'm a bit of a dork but its ok, right??? Well anyways, on to what this post is really about..........I did a fall eye makeup look. I did a tutorial on this look so check out my youtube account for the full video :) The products I used are:

Too Faced Shadow insurance, NYX jumbo pencil, Phloof eyeshadow, Sumptuous Olive eyehsadow, and Charcoal brown eyeshadow

Hope you guys have as much fun as I am getting out the warm fall colors!!!

Outfit of the Day with my new jeans!!!

2009-09-01T22:15:00.000-07:00

So.........after blogging about needing new jeans I went on a hunt and suprisingly enough I found THE perfect jeans I was looking for!!! Here they are in the picture below (please excuse the no makeup face) but they are everything I was looking for...........rolled up, distressed (slightly hole-y hehe) and CHEAP!!! Yep, I found them at Vanity on clearance for only $3.99! They are by a brand I had never heard of which is Pink Celebrity? I have no idea who they are but I LOVE them! lol. During my trip to the mall I found so many great sales going on. I got my black shirt at Vanity as well for $7.80 and my hair bow at Claires, with another pink one, for only $4.50 for both! I never go into Claire's because it reminds me of being a little girl and shopping for clip on earrings and such but this weekend my curiosity got the best of me and I stumbled in there and came out with such amazing stuff! Now that store is going to be a must when making a trip to the mall. :) Overall I would say I had a very successful trip to the mall and a very successful outfit today!

Jeans?

2009-08-27T21:27:00.000-07:00

So......I am in desperate need of JEANS!!! I am a pretty curvy girl and have the HARDEST time finding jeans!!! Any suggestions? What are you guys' favorite jeans? What style do you like? I am a big fan of distressed jeans with holes, bleach spots, and rolled up bottoms! lol. Maybe I should just attempt that style on my own........hmmm. What do you guys think?

It's Baaack!!!

2009-08-11T09:14:00.000-07:00

I have always heard that fashion repeats itself so hold onto your clothes because at some point they will come back in style........well, I am beginning to believe it! It seems that fall fashion is making a return to the 80's, ladies! It's sort of a grundgy, mismatched, legging look this fall. Not to mention that MAC's fall make-up look is all about the 80's as well. Lots of make-up, strong eye, strong lip, and lots of contouring! I'm so excited to see how these looks play out in everyone's day to day life especially since matching won't be so much of an issue this season which I LOOOVE! I can't wait to pump it up, 80's style! How about you all???

Date Night!!!

2009-08-01T23:55:00.000-07:00

My hubby and I went for a night out. We left the kids with my father-in-law and decided to go out..........we had planned on going out to a local bar/club. After we got there we decided sleep sounded much better and bailed. lol. We are so old!!! lol.

Outfit of the Day-the tight wad way

2009-07-06T14:43:00.001-07:00

Hey guys!!! Just wanted to start doing an "outfit of the day-the tight wad way" for those of you who are trying to shop savvy like me! The economy is bad, but we still wanna look cute, right??? This is a Victoria's Secret shirt that I got on sale for $5.49!!! I paired it with a pair of fringed denim shorts from Wet Seal for $9.90!!! An adorable and comfortable outfit for $15!!! Can't beat that!!!

Hope your 4th of July was good too!!

2009-07-05T00:06:00.000-07:00

hey everyone! We had a great 4th of July despite the rain and crappy weather! lol. Hope you all did as well, but just thought I would share a few of our pics with everyone :)

xoxo

my handsome little man in his hat. :)

my daughter and i watching the fireworks (by the way, she HATED them lol)

they were EXHAUSTED by the end of the night

Kim Kardashian smoky eye and nude lip

2009-06-16T12:56:00.000-07:00

I am uploading a video on youtube right now of my version of a Kim Kardashian look so check that out, but here's a list of products I used!

Eyes:

MAC eyeshadow in Contrast

MAC Pigment in Naked

Beauticontrol eyeshadow duo in Yin and Yang (only the black as a substitue for MAC's Carbon)

L'Oreal HIP eyeliner in black (a substitue for Stila's black eyeliner)

Maybelline's XXL mascara (both the primer and mascara)

MAC Zoom Lash mascara (as a second coat)

Lips:

Most Natural Lipliner by Milani (as a sub. for MAC's Stripdown)

NYX Lipstick in Strawberry Milk (as a sub. for MAC's Angel lipstick)

Neutrogena Moistureshine Lipgloss in Groove (as a sub. for NARS Turkish Delight)

So, that's my Kim Kardashian look, be sure to check out my youtube video to see the whole look put together!!!!

The Reason I've Been MIA!

2009-06-06T20:21:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!!!

I have been out of commission for a while because...............

I had my son! We finally got home from the hospital today, but I was induced on Thursday due to my Preeclampsia. We are home and healthy now :)

Hopefully we can get back into the swing of things soon!!!

My Newest Faves!!

2009-06-01T13:21:00.000-07:00

Hey everbody! Sorry I haven't updated in a while, but I have missed making videos :( I have been busy lately with our new baby due to arrive in a week and a half :) Anyways, I have picked up some things in the last few weeks that I am loving so I wanted to share those with you :) Be sure to follow me as I will be updating with lots of new stuff in the next week!!!

Very Sexy Lip Liner in Ginger Spice-This is a very neutral lip liner that I am loving right now. It is very similar to Most Natural lip liner by Milani. Both are very neutral and go on very smoothly, great with neutral lipsticks!

Very Sexy Eyeshadow in Mystified-This is a beautiful shimmery light brown. When I'm in a hurry I just throw it on my lid for a little shimmer and color or I can use it as a hi-light on other days, very versatile and goes on very smooth with very little fallout :)

L'Oreal De-Crease Eye Shadow Base-Total love! It is only about $9 at drugstores and completely worth it! It neutralizes the blue veins on my eyelid and definitely ensures a stay-put shadow throughout the day.

Solar Power SPF 20 Light Bronzer by Physician's Formula-I am definitely not a bronzer girl.......just never had much luck with them. I always felt like a shimmery, muddy mess! I decided to start yet ANOTHER search for a summer bronzer despite my usual fail. This one is great! I wanted a drugstore brand since I usually hate them. I did not want to spend a ton on one and hate it. This one is only about $9 at Wal-Mart and amazing! It gives a very natural glow and has very little shimmer, its barely noticeable which I love! There is also a darker version for those more tan and with sunscreen who can pass it up??? It has a darker and lighter shade in each compact so I use the darker one with an angle brush for contouring..........works great!!!

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Creme d'Nude Lipstick from MAC-This is a great lipstick for anyone scared of nude lips! It is nude but super wearable for anyone because of the lustre finish and you can give it different looks with lipgloss and liners. I would say its a must-have for everyone's makeup bag!

Myth Lipstick from MAC-Love the nude lips for summer!!! This one is a little more matte so its a little more bold of a nude then creme d'nude however, the overall color is very similar. I love this one with a liner and gloss for a super nude look.

What I use to bleach & dye my hair

2009-05-11T14:49:00.000-07:00

This is what I do and it may not work for everyone and I am NOT a professional so PLEASE take that into consideration!!!

Below are the products I use and how I use them............

Born Blonde Maxi is what I use to bleach my hair. There is also a born blonde, but if you want more of the platinum look go for the born blonde maxi OR if you have dark hair as born blonde maxi is designed to lighten even black hair. If you do have dark hair and want to go platinum you will have to bleach more than once. I had heavily hi-lighted hair and still had to bleach it a couple of times. I didn't do it all at once, but over a month's time I lightened it to a platinum blonde. The first time it was blonde but the darker parts were yellow so to achieve the all-over blonde that I wanted I bleached again. I start in the back of my head. I section my hair into 3 parts so that I can access the back easier and start there since that is the darkest part for my people. I then continue around my head and when done applying the bleach I cover my head with a shower cap. The heat from your scalp with help the color develop faster AND it keeps it from dripping and creating a mess!

Now for the pink..........

Bleaching your hair strips it not only of moisture, but of protein as well so in order to get the color to adhere to your hair you have to add protein back in it. For that, I use Neutral Protein Filler which can be found at Sally's. To add the pink color, I use Manic Panic semi-permanent hair dye in Cotton Candy Pink. Because this washes out, I have to repeat the process about once a week therefore, it may not be for everyone. If you want something more permanent you may want to choose a permanent hair dye. I chose semi-permanent to be sure I was going to like having color in my hair and of where I wanted it, so that is a personal choice. I leave the color in for 30 minutes and I usually add heat with my hairdryer for added intensity. Here's a picture with my hair sitting.......(don't mind how bad I look without makeup) lol.

And the final product..........