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1.31.2020

What's in my makeup bag?

Good morning friends! Today we are heading to spend the weekend at the river house. I'm a last minute packer so I was up until 1am getting everything ready. When my alarm went off at 6am I really wished I had packed more throughout the week. It's really the laundry that gets me every time. Does anyone else feel the need to have every single item of clothing that you own clean before leaving town? Bring on the coffee and concealer! With that being said I wanted to share what's in my makeup bag. My everyday makeup routine usually takes me about 5 minutes! One of my favorite beauty tips is using my bronzer as eyeshadow. It not only saves a bit of time but also gives your eyes a pop of color. Start in the center of your crease and just sweep outward then back inward once, a little goes a long way!



Hourglass bronzer

Charlotte Tilbury setting powder

Tarte Shape Tape concealer

Supergoop CC Cream

Charlotte Tilbury tinted moisturizer

Tartelette In Bloom eyeshadow palette

Benefit Goof Proof brow pencil

Isle of Paradise tanning drops

Stila smudge stick eye liner

Laneige Lip Glowy Balm

Benefit Bad Girl Bang mascara

Lancome Idole perfume

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip gloss

Sonia Kashuk blush brush



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1.15.2020

Amazon Beauty Favorites

I know I'm not the only one obsessed with Amazon, and if you don't have Amazon Prime then you're missing out because it is worth every single penny! You get free two day delivery (& sometimes even same day delivery) right to your doorstep. Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite beauty products that I have ordered on Amazon. It is so much easier to really shop for products online, especially beauty products. You have time to read reviews, product descriptions, really look at the ingredients etc. without trying to keep your little one from diving out of the shopping cart. Here are a few of my must haves...



1. Coconut Sugar Facial Scrub / This scrub is everything! I'm currently on my second bottle and I love it. I use it to exfoliate my face before I use my tan drops. It smells heavenly and really smooths out my skin. It's like a mini-facial!

2. GIMME hair bands / These hair ties are great for working out. Much better for your hair than rubber bands! And lets all be honest, we all love a good hair band "bracelet" -they look super cute on your wrist.

3. Makeup brush set / I'm a big fan of Sonia Kashuk makeup brushes from Target and the IT brushes from Ulta, I've even splurged on the Hourglass brushes at Sephora. I will say these are a great quality for the price. They also offer FREE RETURNS so you can be the judge ;-)

4. Makeup brush cleaning mat / I wish I could say that I clean my makeup brushes more often than I do, but truth is I do about once every month or two. This mat makes it super easy! 

5. Vitamin E oil / What I love about this product is how hydrating it is for your skin. We all know to drink lots of water, that's easy- but we need more than just that. I rarely skip a day or night of using this. I just add a few drops to my moisturizer (you can also use it alone). I truly believe dry skin causes wrinkles. Why not do what we can to prevent even a little bit of aging by just applying a few drops of vitamin E oil to our face? Be sure to also concentrate on the dark/sun spots when applying, I use just a dab on my sun spots to help lighten them. (I use the unscented).  

6. Simple cleansing facial wipes / Loveee these! Super gentle on your skin. After a run I'll sometimes just wipe my face with these to get the sweat and salt off if I don't have time to wash my face.

7. Beakey blending sponges / 5 blending sponges for $8.99. This particular brand has almost 8K 4.5 star reviews on Amazon. *The key to using a makeup sponge like this is to get it wet first.* Just run it under cold water for a few seconds then squeeze out the excess water. I love using these for my under eye concealer, it helps my makeup not look 'cakey'. 

8. Revlon one step hair dryer + volumizer brush / LIFE CHANGING. I feel like this hair tool needs it's own post recognition. It is amazing, hands down one of my best purchases of 2019. I no longer use my blow dryer and I rarely use my hair straightener. 

9. Tinkle razors / I've used these little razors since 2012. Do not use them near your eyebrows! They are meant to shave your face. I concentrate around my forehead, upper and side of lips & outer cheeks. Shaving your face can really help your overall complexion look smoother- not to mention your makeup will go on much better. Doing it too often can dry out your skin so be sure to only do it once a week!


What are your favorite beauty finds on Amazon?



1.08.2020

Amazon Travel Favorites

We have several trips coming up and I thought that this post would be a perfect time to share with you all how I get ready for a trip. If you follow me on social media then you know that our little family travels a lot! We mainly travel to our river house in Concan, Texas and our beach condo in Destin, Florida. I guess you could say we love the water! I've already started packing for a girls trip to Destin in exactly two weeks. I'm so excited to share all the fun things that I'll be taking with me. I did a Target run today for a few spring basics and they had so many cute and affordable spring looks already out that I can't wait to style!
 
I only have to pack for myself and a toddler. My husband is good about getting his bags packed and ready to go. I do ALL the laundry so that definitely makes it easy for him. He'll never admit this but he over packs, like takes it to another level. Does a man really need 8 pairs of shorts and 14 t-shirts for 3 days? Our two little fur babies get one bag, two beds and two blankets- they're easy!
 
 
 
 
1. Packing cubes / This brand has 5K+ five star reviews! I LOVE mine. It makes organizing (especially summer apparel) so easy to find when you're getting ready on a trip. I pack a cube for shorts, another for tanks/tees, swimsuits/cover ups, pajamas and one of the smaller cubes for bras/undies/socks. You name it- it has its own cube!

2. Toiletry bag / It holds a lot more than you would think. Love the print on this one!

3. Shoe bags / These have changed my packing game :-) I normally have shoes all over the car because I don't want to put dirty shoes in my suitcase with clean clothes. Problem solved!

4. Steamer / I don't even use an iron anymore. This streamer is great!
 
5. Makeup mirror / Makes it easy to do my makeup sitting at a table (with a glass of wine) or at the kitchen island instead of standing up leaning into the bathroom mirror. This mirror is nice because it also lights up & it's just really cute!

6. Jewelry box / Perfect for a few jewelry pieces & makes a great gift. I got this for my sister in law this Christmas and she loved it.

7. Makeup bag / Just $7 & great quality!

8. Inflatable travel toddler bed / We've used this inflatable bed for our son (he'll be 3 years old in April) since September and he loves it. As do I! He is a big boy for his age and fits comfortably.

9. All purpose tote  / I was so hoping this bag was still on Amazon and it was! I had to go back to my orders from 2017 to find the link. I bought this bag over 2 years ago and it goes with us on every single trip. I wish it came in more colors but it only comes in black (which is the one I have) & a red pattern print. It's a perfect kids bag because it has so many pockets. I use it for diapers, wipes, powder, bath products, sound machine, books & baby blankets -basically anything Michael Austin needs for bedtime!

 
I hope you enjoyed reading this post as much as I enjoyed creating it for you. I'll be sharing a few of these products in my Instagram stories so be sure to watch for a closer look!

1.06.2020

Amazon Fashion Favorites

Happy 2020! With the start of a new year I wanted to share some of my favorite things that I have bought from Amazon. As I was going through my past orders I realized I have wayyy too many things I want to share! So I've created several posts to make it a bit easier to shop my favorites. Today's post features my favorite fashion finds. I tend to read up more on the reviews when it comes to clothes and beauty products. Next up... Travel, Beauty, Toddler Toys & Home favorites. Be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a post!


 



1. Bar earrings  /these are my favorite dainty earrings!
2. Tee /so soft!
3. Fedora hat   /perfect for all seasons!
4. Camo sweatshirt 
5. Steve Madden loafers
6. Sunglasses   /I get so many compliments on these!
7. Bracelet
8. Basic tee  /so many colors to chose from!
9. Leggings