I will admit that my favorite time of year starts after Halloween. When I lived in the Midwest, it was the time the leaves were the most vibrant and the first snowfall was eminent. Now living back in Texas, this time of year reminds me of how I'm glad I moved back and escaped the cold. But most of all, this time of year gives me the opportunity to be thankful for all of my blessings, spend time with love ones and take advantage of the spectacular gift sets! :) These gift sets are perfect for my lifestyle and my budget (well, kind of). I always purchase a lot of these gift sets during this time because they usually have deluxe sample size products that travel well and allow me to try new products. Below is my wishlist for this season!! For those long and full lashes: Dior Backstage Hero Kit For a stellar manicure: Ciate Nail Lab For putting your best foot forward: Clarisonic Pedi Sonic Foot Transformation For radiant skin all winter long: Boscia Bright Stars, Bliss Let It Glow, Benefit's Love Me B.Right For kiss-worthy lips: Bare Minerals Dolly's Opening Act , Tarte Pure Delights LipSurgence For always stylin' hair: Batiste Dry Shampoo For a killer brush set: Nordstrom Metallic Brush Set Overall beauty-worthy sets: Benefit Countdown to Love Calendar Set, Bobbi Brown Twilight Pink Lip & Eye Palette HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
What does the Fox say?
Oxford: J. Crew (similar) | Sweater: Ann Taylor (similar) | Jeans: Kut from the Kloth | Necklace: Anthropologie | Watch: Michael Kors (similar) | Bracelet: J. Crew Yes, I just made reference to the viral song that that's in constant replay in my head. :) I have to admit, I purchased this fox sweater from Ann Taylor weeks before I heard the song; although, I would love to say I was aware of it when I bought it. The weather here in Houston had been typical fall weather - hot! But yesterday it let up and was in the 40s. Perfect weather for layering and for my fox sweater!! I have always been skeptical of layering because I always thought it added bulk, but I have found that if I wear a fitted oxford and fitted sweater, it can actually make me look slimmer. I hope you are embracing the fall weather and pushing your fashion comfort zone, because that's when you find the WOW outfit! … [Read more...]
Beauty Essentials for Game Day – Go Irish!!
I am so excited to be heading up to South Bend tomorrow for the final home game of the season! I absolutely love college football and love to be at games and feel the excitement in the stadium right before kick-off. It hasn't been the best season for the Irish, but I am hoping that they can pull out this win for me! As excited as I am for the game, I am nervous for the high of 30 degrees on Saturday and for the dry air. As much as I say the cold doesn't bother me, I have gotten accustomed to the warmth of Houston (it's 75 here today). To make sure that I stay bundled and looking great, here is a list of my game day essentials! Chapstick: I am currently obsessed with EOS. I have it everywhere; in my purse, work bag, car and nightstand. Hand Lotion: with the extreme wind, dry air and keeping my hands in mittens stuffed in my pockets, I make sure to put hand lotion on about 4 times a day Waterproof Mascara: I do have a confession to make, I normally don't leave the house with out this, but it will be extremely important this weekend given the high chance that it will snow BB Cream: I am planning on keeping my routine simple because the wind can strip the makeup quickly but the BB Cream is important because it is extremely moisturizing and it has SPF to protect me from the sun I can't wait to be back on campus with my roommates and celebrate another football season! Go Irish!! … [Read more...]
It all starts with a good foundation
Depending on my mood, where I am going, the weather and the amount of time I have, I use various products. When purchasing a foundation, I am always looking for something with medium coverage and a tone that blends easily with my skin tone. Since starting work last year, I have really simplified my routine and need long-lasting, natural looking foundation. I have four go-to foundations in my makeup collection today. First, is the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Foundation. I have used this product for years, but the re-formulated product is a vast improvement from its previous counterpart. This foundation gives me a radiant glow while looking natural and has been my go-to when getting ready for a night out. The second foundation I have been obsessing over is the Smashbox Liquid Halo. I have to admit, I didn't chose this product right off the shelf, but I love it!! On a trip to Sephora, I was interested in trying the Color|Pantone system to match my foundation. This tool is amazing. It looked at multiple areas on my skin and recommended products based on my color and skins type. The sales associate was also able to sort the recommendations by my favorite brands. So, the Liquid Halo was a perfect match for my medium skin tone. I find that this foundation is extremely hydrating and will last for hours. If you have ever tried the Smashbox Halo Powder, this foundation uses the same technology, but I would argue is 100 times better! The newest foundation in my collection is … [Read more...]