November Favorites

 

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And we’re back and today I have my November favorites for you. This is exciting for a couple of reasons; 1. its favorite’s time which is my favorite posts of the month both to read and to write 2. That means DECEMBER is here. Let me tell you a little known fact about myself, I don’t like the holidays. I stinking love them! I mean were talking put the Christmas tree up well before thanksgiving is over , Christmas music 24/7, candle burning, Hallmark Christmas movie watching , ABC family 25 days of Christmas enthusiast kind of girl! You name it I love it in regards to Christmas.  And this year is just amplified for me because of Parker bear, and his first Christmas! So I just love the fact that December is finally here!

 

 

Any who onto the favorites.

First up is a cult favorite the Kat Von D liquid lipstick in Lolita. This little friend is amazing it dries to a matte finish that is comfortable on the lips and lasts all stinking day. She is a little pricey put I feel like it’s money well spent because you can just put her on and go about your day and not have to worry about her smudging or fading. I wear a little lip liner underneath with her but you definitely don’t have to!

 

Next up is a tired girl’s best friend this holiday season, you know when you were up to late with one too many eggnogs, wrapping Christmas gifts, and watching cheesy holiday movies kind of night. This little product will be your best friend. It covers dark circles like a dream and it doesn’t crease or make that area look too cakey or dry like other concealers can. This has been a tried and true product in my make-up bag for years and I have tried the more expensive versions but I always come back to this old friend.

 

This lipstick is called 1995 and it is seriously one of my favorite lipsticks that I own. It was developed by a beautyblogger and I love supporting them! It is pigmented but not overly so. It is matte but not drying it’s neutral and can go with pretty much any eye look I rock it day and night and it’s one that is always in my purse so I have it on hand whenever I want to throw it on and go.

 

Last makeup product this month is this Tarte blush pallet. When I went home for thanksgiving this is the only pallet that I brought with me and if you know me, that is saying something because I love my blushes and I love my options but I felt like I had everything that I needed with this pallet which is super convient for traveling just throw this pallet in your bag and know you are taken care of for the trip!

 

I wanted to throw in a few baby favorites this month. First off this jump and play bouncer is from target, and Parker has been playing in this nonstop since he could sit up, but this month he has really figured out how to bounce and he just loves it! And I love that he is entertained and having fun and it gives me a few minutes to make super, throw a load of laundry in or just go to the bathroom in peace (and we all know how valuable that is!)

Lastly are these Zutano booties. These were first given to us as a gift and the mama who gave them to me said their great baby won’t be able to kick them off and not only was that true but they are super cute and look like little booties on so I have pretty much bought or wanted to buy them in every color. I get them on Amazon.

Review of Covergirl stay fabulous foundation and wear test

 

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Happy friday eve to you guys! I hope this post finds you all well. I am going to do another #makeupreview, forget I just tried to use a hashtag there #whatami13 #imsoembarressed, makeup review for you. Today it is going to be a review on one of my all time favorite foundations, covergirl stay fabulous 3 in 1. After a short hiatus from this little fella I am so glad he is back in my life. You know when you stop using a product because you were distracted by a newer shiner product and then you make your way back to it and you feel like you have to apologize to it for wasting both of your time by not using it. Anyone? No? Just me then. That is where I am right now. I feel bad for forgetting how great he is; well, fret no longer mr. stayfabulous for I am back to stay (at least until I get distracted again).



Here I am bright and early at 6 AM. Foundation has been on for about 30 minutes at this point. Eyebrow pucker is for your viewing pleasure only no actual message is trying to be conveyed.



I use the shade 842 natural beige (Im pretty sure that is what its called may have made that up, but I am sure on the number!).

 



 

This little guy was taken at 10 AM 4 hours into wear, no shinnyness yet, and coverage still great.

 

This was taken at noon 6 hours into wear and we are seeing a little shine peak through on my forehead. No powder was used as touch up for this demonstration. But you could certainly add some powder at this point if you are.

 

 

And finally the last photo is at quitting time 6pm shinnyness noted on my cheeckers forehead and minimal breakdown on the bridge of my nose.

 

Overall I give this product two thumbs way up. It holds up really well and if you dont have time to powder throughout the day you arn't going to look like a grease monster. It usually doesn't break down on my but this day I must have been rubbing the bridge of my nose more than ususal because I do have some breakdown that is about the extent of the breakdown if I have it and really its not the products fault its my greasy hands fault. I would highly reccommend this little guy if you are looking for a medium to light coverage foundation that doesn't look super matte and stays put all day and helps with shine control

 

 

Thanks for stopping by hope to see you again!

July Beauty Favorites

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Ok, so for today's post I wanted to talk about my favorite beauty products for July. These are the standout makeup products that I have been loving this past month and have used almost everyday without fail that I wanted to tell you about in case you are in the mood to try out some new beauty products!

 

 

Here I am pictured using all of the products. This picture was at the end of the day I got ready this day at 7 am and picture was taken at about 6pm. 

This foundation has been my absolute go-to this summer! I have been wearing it everyday, its really light weight and you can't feel it at all which is great for the summer, and it doesn't look like you have a tone of makeup on. It gives you just the right amount of coverage for summer and really, lets be honest here, any time. The best part is you put it on in the morning go to work or about your day, and its still holding strong 9+ hours later looking great! I will do a full review on this coming up, but so far it has been the only thing I have been using for foundation the past month and dare I say it maybe a new holy grail for me.

 

This is the setting powder I have been using this month. Its Nyx Stay Matte but not Flat, powder foundation, and I love it for just that, it mattifies without giving you that really flat powdery look! It does a good job of keeping your foundation and concealer in place all day without getting too shiny in the summer heat. Its also great for touch ups throughout the day without getting cakeface from piling on the makeup :).

 

This has been my go to concealer for spot correction and extra coverage areas the past several months, and like the products before it, it does a great job of lasting the whole day and holding up in the humidity!

 

This Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer is an amhazingg under eye concealer I cannot say enough about it is just phenomenal in my book. It covers up dark circles like a dream (or really like the dreams you missed out on having due to late nights and early mornings or just because its Monday, Tuesday Wednesday etc. :) ). It does not crease or settle into fine lines and because of that rarity I think its worth every (sort of) expensive penny. 

 

This little guy here has been my highlight of choice this month and considering he's from physician's formula (available at any drug store!) he is very affordable. This color is in translucent pearl and gives the perfect "summer glow" or even "fall glow" or possibly even a "winter glow" if your into that sort of thing :). You can add him to your cheekers, lippers, eyes and wherever else you fancy putting him for a little shine and glow! 

 

Almost to the end here, this loreal mascara has been the best thing for me since, well all the other makeup I previously listed :). I use this on my bottom lashes and it is phenomenal at its job of making my lashes black and look longer without getting on my under eye area. Which is the real reason why I love him you see any mascara who stays where they are supposed to be, on my bottom lashes, is a friend of mine and will get honorable mention whenever I mention such things!

 

And for the real show stopper I give you this benefit mascara, which is a mystery unto itself you see with this little guy you can just throw out your eyelash curler and save yourself a few precious moments in the morning. Because of some innovation with his brush that I don't understand the wand actually curls your lashes as you apply the mascara! I know crazy you can thank me later for the few extra moments every morning you get to sleep in, play with your kiddos, or eat your breakfast. Your welcome. No compensation necessary :).

 

 

A case of the Mondays

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Hope you had all had a great weekend! I wanted to do a quick weekend recap for you all. It was my husband’s 10 year class reunion at our home town, and oh my did we have a good time. It was so great to see old friends. Some whom we have not seen in years, and spend a night out on the town (thanks to nana daycare!). One of the best parts of the evening was flipping through old yearbooks and laughing about how much we had all changed (thankfully!), how is it possible that 10 years has already gone by!?

A quick family photo before mommy and daddy went out for the night (outfit post to come). This little boy is the happiest and the smiliest little boy until you put a camera infront of him and then he immediately stops! Oh well someday will get a good one for now you can still appreciate his cuteness with the look on his face!

Enjoying the front porch heat with a little diaper nap on nana's lap. Everytime he is in his diaper I am reminded how much he has grown, its crazy now to think back to him as a 7 pounder!

After spending the night away from him (only a couple hours actually, lets not be that dramatic) I was so excited to have him back in my arms!

 We ended the weekend by having a nice quiet sunday night at home with our little family. I may or may not have watched bachelor in paradise, I'll never tell. Until I post about it next week.

Lastly we got ready for bed and assumed our favorite sleeping postion of sleeping on daddy until it is actual bed time! That little face though! I can't help but thank God for picking me to be his mommy and I am reminded of what a beautiful life this life is! Thanks for stopping by and please come back soon!

What I wore Wednesday

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 So we meet again, it was nice of you to stop by! Can you believe I have posted three days in a row this is a record not to toot my own horn but ya know toot toot.  I am a big fan of Wednesdays you see they are my 5^th favorite day of the week. I’ll revel my other favorites to you later (nothing like a little suspense to keep you coming back for more) ;). So today I was feeling the mostly all white vibe with blush tones I just love this color scheme it makes me feel oh so summery and the rule of thumb in this part of the country is embrace the summeryness (that’s a word ok!?) while you can because it is fast and fleeting and I follow all the rules, whether I make them up or not. Anywho thanks for stopping by and come back again as I promise I am here to say this time and you’ll just have to keep coming back to keep me accountable!

Shirt: Kohls LC collection 1 week ago, Pants: Jcrew Outlet May 2013, Shoes: Target 2 weeks ago, Watch: Fossil May 2013, Braid: Fishtail