#OOTD Winter White & Nude

If you haven't noticed already I love layers, bodysuits and mid or hi-rise jeans. I literally have like a 25" inseam and am only 4'11 3/4" tall. (When your under 5' the extra 3/4" counts big time.) I have chubby little baby legs, tiny t-rex arms and tummy fat I like to try and hide. Hence my love for all the things aforementioned.

 

I like my shirts to be tucked in somehow, since my legs are SO short it helps to add length to my body. It also happens to be very slimming! When we gain weight we tend to want to wear baggy loose fitting clothes to disguise or new found fluffyness. I say NO WAY! That just makes you look frumpier! I am also somewhere between Pear & Hourglass shaped, so this combo of  tight fitting jeans and undershirt with a structured top is my fave.

 

WHITE BLAZER // SIMILAR WHITE BLAZER // +SIZE CAPE WHITE BLAZER 

NUDE RIBBED BODYSUIT // +SIZE NUDE RIBBED BODYSUIT 

SIMILAR DISTRESSED SKINNIES // SIMILAR +SIZE DISTRESSED SKINNIES

SIMILAR BOOTIES

PS. How cute are these clip in bangs?! They are my new fave, a no regrets haircut! They are from Luxury For Princess!

PSS. Forgive my messy house, this was a "work" day and my house got OUT OF CONTROL. I can't wait until we get the renovation done this summer so we have 2 extra bedrooms! Aka a spare bedroom and home office for me!

Lancome Teint Idole Ultrawear Makeup Stick Foundation Review

Whats up guys!
I have something really important to tell you.......

I may have found the most beautiful foundation. Of. All. Time.
I know, pretty important stuff right?

So today we are going to be talking about Lancome Teint Idole Ultrawear Makeup Stick Foundation.
I received this foundation in the mail and could not wait to try it out. I am a really big fan of cream and stick foundations, especially as I've gotten a little older. *Sighhhhh.

So Lancome claims the Teint Idole Ultrawear Makeup Stick is a 24hr wear, high pigment, matte & silky smooth. For me the foundation applies like a dream, it doesn't cling to my texture. Offers medium/full coverage and had a very natural satin matte finish. I would describe the finish as your skin but WAY better. It also feels feather light! It is NOT 24hr wear though, I got 9hrs, with good longevity considering I didn't prime or set anything.

The Lancome Teint Idole Ultrawear Makeup Stick runs for $42 at Sephora, contains .31 oz, which is pretty standard for a pan stick foundation, and it has 30 shades in the range.

Top-Bottom Lancome 320 Bisque W, Loreal Pro Matte 104 Golden Beige, Dior Forever 30, Loreal True Match W5, MUF HD Y325, Estee Lauder DW 252w Rattan, Cover FX Total Cover G40

 Bare Skin

After makeup

 

Flash Photo

 

 Natural Light

Will this foundation work for you?

• Young/Teen Skin- Yes, I think this would be IDEAL for you, because it comes in a stick form its portable for your school bag or purse, and the coverage is very buildable (I am not a fan of FULL coverage on beautiful young skin) and because its a stick form you can also use it to easily spot conceal any blemishes!
• Mature Skin- Yes, creasing is always what comes to mind first when I consider mature skin, I didn't have any while testing this foundation  (and that's without primer/setting powder). I think the lightweight but high coverage formula will help to give you coverage to even out discoloration but won't settle into fine lines and wrinkles.
• Normal Skin- Yes, total no brainer. If you like a very natural looking base. You will really love this. I am going to pick up a lighter/darker shade to use them for HAC.
• Oily Skin- Yes BUT with a couple tweaks. You will need to prime or set. I did get pretty dewy when I was wearing it after about 5 hours, mostly on the pads of my cheeks and center of the forehead. That being said, I think the way the foundation sat (on my skin) and felt it would be really worth it to give it a shot or get a sample!
• Dry Skin- Yes, Yes, Yes! I really loved how this looked on my skin, I tend to have dry texture around my nose and outer cheek/jaw area due to my retin-a regimen. This did not cling or enhance any issues and in fact it smoothed out my pores actually making my texture look better without any primer!
• Acne Prone Skin- Yes, I think this would look great on acne prone skin because it is great coverage but also forgiving on texture. SIDE NOTE- make sure you are properly sanitizing the foundation stick OR applying it to the back of your hand or fingertips to avoid going over active blemishes and getting bacteria on your product. To sanitize just pour some rubbing alchol on a cotton round a gently rub the foundation stick on it to sanitize.

 PRO'S

• Beautiful natural looking finish
• Lightweight feel
• Great buildable foundation and coverage, would be good for photography
• Oil-free, fragrance-free & noncomedonegenic
• Sits nicely on texture

 CON'S 

•  None? That I love it so much I wish it came in a full 1.0oz so I would get more at a time?

I really do love this foundation. What is your current favorite base product?









*The Lancome Teint Idole Ultrawear Foundation was sent to me courtesy of Octoly, regardless I am under no obligation to make a positive review. All opinions are honest and my own. :)



 

#OOTD: PINK POM POMS + #MelisaMichelleXulta Palette GRWM

MAKEUP

Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer

Origins Ginzing Eye Cream

E.L.F. Lock on Liner & Brow Cream- med. brown

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer- lt. sand

L'oreal Infallible Black Velvet Liner

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Ardell Mega Volume #251 Lashes

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation- Golden

NYC Smooth Skin Loose Setting Powder

Hourglass Luminous Bronze Light Bronzer

#MelisaMichelleXulta Palette 

OUTFIT

Forever21 Jeans Similar

Forever21 Jeans Similar

Forever21 Jeans Similar

Forever21 Jeans Similar PLUS

Forever21 Jeans Similar PLUS

Forever21 Jeans Similar PLUS

Forever21 Pom Pom Crop Top (exact)

Forever21 Pom (NOT cropped similar!) PLUS

Forever21 Belt

Forever21 Necklace

#OOTD: Casual Lunch With The Girls

 ►GET MY LOOK►
JEANS
High Rise PLUS Flares Forever21
Three Button High Rise PLUS Torrid
Braided Detail High Rise PLUS Torrid

Abercrombie Braided Detail
Nordstrom Rack Flare
Nordstrom Rack Free PPL


POPLIN BLOUSE MICRO STRIPES
Forever21 Blouse
Super cute Floral Poplin PLUS

SKINNY BELT
Forever21 belt
Torrid PLUS skinny belt

ROSE GOLD SUNNIES- EXACT
CAGE SANDALS 

I wore this look out to lunch and coffee with my sister, these photo's are definitely taken post lunch so I have a "food baby" lol. Who cares, Am I right ladies!? Life is too short to worry about looking "fat" all the time. My new philosophy is, if I feel good, then I look good. 

I really REALLY love anything that is high waisted. The cut is so feminine and flattering. It doesn't cut you off at the hips creating ugly "muffin top". Ewwww. I also think that high waisted jeans etc offer a little bit more tummy control (especially if its real cotton denim without stretch! 

POPSUGAR #MustHaveBox| January 2017 -

Hello Gorgeous.
Hey guys, just a quick unboxing of the January Popsugar Must Have Box! Are you guys almost ready for the weekend....and Valentines Day soon? Anyone having date night this weekend instead of on actual V-Day like me? Let me know in the comments!

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(Products Used/Talked About)

Goldenfaden MD Fresh A Peel

May Designs Desk Calendar + Notecard

Daily Concepts Your Hair Wrap Towel

Manduka Equa Mat Towel

Sourcebooks Instant Happy Notes

Dean & Deluca Peppermint Loose Leaf Tea

Glade N3 Free Coconut and Beach Woods Candle
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This is not a sponsored video, POPSUGAR sent me this Must Have Box to try for review. As always all opinion are 100% honest and my own.

DRUGSTORE HAUL| ELF, Eyelure x Vegas Nay, Kiss Faux Mink, Wet N Wild + More

Thought I would share my recent haul from over on my Youtube channel! Enjoy!

100% DRUGSTORE #fotd

 

Just a little #fotd using 100% DRUGSTORE makeup! Yaasssss! There is literally nothing better than fantastic drugstore makeup!
PRODUCTS USED

• Hard Candy Sheer Envy Pore-Defense Primer Serum
• Loreal True Match Foundation W5
• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer Sand
• Loreal Colour Riche Pocket Palettes in French Biscuit, Avenue Des Roses + The Noir Single shadow
• LA Girl Glide Liner Black
• Wet N Wild Megaglo Contour Caramel Toffee (for under eye highlight + bronzer/contour)
• Kiss Naturals "Flirty" Lashes
• Milani Baked Blush Berry Amore
• Loreal La Palette Lip Nude #3 (the lightest nude peach in the palette)
• Wet N Wild Megaglo Highlighter in Precious Petals
• Loreal Brow Stylist Dark Brunette

 To see the full look go check out my YT Channel! XO

LOREAL INFALLIBLE TOTAL COVER FOUNDATION REVIEW

The most recent edition to Loreal's foundation line up is the LOREAL INFALLIBLE TOTAL COVER FOUNDATION. I have gotten a chance to try this over the last 2 weeks, sum up all of my thoughts on the foundation and am ready to talk to you about it!

I picked up the Loreal Infallible Total Cover Foundation at Walgreens for $12.99. There are 12 shades in the range. The range (if judging by what the packaging show's) and my personal experience tends to run neutral warm, my shade 305 Natural Beige looked very warm in the packaging but ended up being slightly ashy on my skin due to it's neutral slightly green undertone in the product itself. From what I have gathered from other blogger reviews the packaging shows a slightly different color then what comes inside the tube itself.

The packaging is a squeeze tube which I think is very appropriate for the formula, being that it is so SO thick.

LOREAL'S CLAIMS

• NATURAL FINISH
• 24 HR WEAR
• AIR LIGHT FEEL
• FULL COVERAGE 

Just a bit about me and my skin type! I CURRENTLY have very dry skin. I treat my hormonal cystic acne with a combo of an oral birth control pill (lol) and Retin-A 0.025%. I have some dry texture area's on my face as well as enlarged pores across my cheeks and nose + hormonal redness and hyper pigmentation scars.

The formula for this foundation is incredible thick! In comparison it reminds me of Maybelline's Dream Mousse (in the older pump version), Dream Velvet (loreal with more coverage) or Revlon Colorstay Whipped (loreal isn't as smoothe or long wearing). It also has a very "natural" finish,  it is neither fully matte or dewy but somewhere in between. It also did NOT oxidize at all on me.

When applying I noticed that it clung to dryness. The foundation sets down to something like a cream to powder finish foundation will. That being said it does tend to sit on top of the skin and has some shift to it. It will easily transfer onto clothing or wipe away if you touch your face in any way. However it does feel incredibly lightweight and comfortable on the skin.

After 7 hours the foundation still felt comfortable. It had not "broken down" on my skin but it did settle into laugh lines and catch on dryness easily. (Although I don't have fine lines I imagine it would emphasize those as well.)

This foundation is going to best suit those with normal, oily or dry skin with little to no texture issues. I don't feel this foundation will work well for those with texture issues like healing blemishes, acne and may not suit those with heavily lined skin or very mature skin.

It will however work nicely for "filling" in enlarged pores if you like that sort of thing! The foundation is formulated with dimethicone which is commonly used in pore filling primers, it is (in my opinion) what gives this formula its thick velvety texture. It's kind of like a pore filling primer and foundation in one.

I neither love or hate this foundation. I don't see myself reaching for it on a regular basis but I am also not going to tell you not to try it! It just doesn't work the best for me and my expectations. I much prefer both the LOREAL INFALLIBLE PRO MATTE & LOREAL INFALLIBLE PRO GLOW over the new TOTAL COVER.

Meal Planning + Grocery Haul!

Hey my beautiful friends!

I had such a wonderful response on my YouTube Channel over my more Family/Lifestyle/Mommy CLEAN WITH ME video that I really want to start doing more "home" related content! Which is why we are here today! I had gotten several requests to do a Meal Planning video! So lets get started!

I like to start my meal planning on Wednesdays, my local grocery store puts out its internet sales ad every Wednesday and sales ads are SO IMPORTANT when trying to save a buck on you grocery bill.

Here is my step by step "game plan" for my meal planning....

1. Check the sales ads, make a note of items on sale that would be great to incorporate into dinners.... ex. family packs of meat, condiments on sale like pasta sauce, cheeses etc.
2. Check you fridge, pantry & household supplies for "staple" items that need to be replenished....aka milk, bread, sugar, ketchup, garbage bags, toilet paper. Items your home needs to function but not necessarily required for you nightly dinners.
3. Check your fridge/pantry for items that need to be used up! Left over chicken breasts or maybe some produce that will spoil soon.
4. Compile a list of items you want to purchase from the sales ad & items that need to be used from your home.
5. Once you have your list browse sites like pinterest, cook books & magazines to find recipes that will use the items you want/need to use. Keep in mind to try to pick meals that have overlapping ingredients. That way you only purchase and ingredient once but use it twice. Example- fajitas & stir fry...both use items like onions, peppers, snow peas, red pepper flakes. By making one purchase and splitting it between two meal you save a bit of money. This doesn't always work when buying produce by the lb. except when it is on sale but you understand the idea!
6. When making your weekly list make sure to use items up earlier in the week that will spoil faster, especially produce items. If you have a recipe that calls for alot of fresh produce like a stir fry it might be best to do it on the first day not the seventh!
7. Make your grocery list as you choose your recipes. Most of us have a good idea of what our grocery stores layout is. Sort your list by area. I always place my produce at the beginning of my list, frozen foods in the middle and dairy at the end because that is the way my grocery store is laid out. Keeps your from having to back track for a missed item! 

Don't forget to keep a couple premade prepared items on hand. A frozen lasagna or fixings for a easy spaghetti dinner will keep you from having to run for takeout when time gets tight! It happens to me all the time, getting distracted with the kids homework and realizing I should have had dinner started 45 minutes ago, not enough time to get it ready....improvise and save it for tomorrow. Make something else you have easily on hand!

Here is my recipe list/links for the week!

Friday- Brinner
Saturday- Pork Chops, Hot Bacon Spinache Salad
Sunday- Whole Roast Chicken, Roasted Root Veggies
Monday- Chicken Tikka Masala
Tuesday- Asiago Chicken Penne w/Sundried Tomato
Wednesday- Chicken in Lemon Cream Sauce over Orzo + Zucchini
Thursday-  Pork Chops + Apple Onion Sauce w/leftover grain/veg

Here is a link to my Weekly Meal Plan PINTEREST Board so you can check out all the recipes for yourself!

Casual Pop Of COPPER FOTD

I have a little #throwbackthursday #FOTD action for you guy's! PS this is one of my current Go-To all time favorite looks! Simple, Sexy (in my personal trying to be humble opinion) Easy & Effortless....okay maybe not EFFORTLESS...I mean there is winged liner & lashes involved.

• BAREMINERALS Original Foundation in Light- buff in over top of your favorite day time moisturizer
• MILANI BROW POMADE Dark Brown- great drugstore brow product, I try really REALLY hard not to create any crisp lines, I don't want cartoon brows. Quick short strokes is best!
• BH COSMETICS Carli Bybel Palette- started by mixing the 2 mauves from the top row and blended them in the outer corner and through the crease, next using my finger tips I tapped theh gorgeous metallic shade on the other 2/3rds of the lid. I also smudged the chocolately brown on the lower lash line.
• LOREAL VOLUMINOUS LINER Black- I created a simple flick and also SLIGHTLY elongated the inner corner....less is more.
• URBAN DECAY 24/7 LINER Perversion (black)- tightline the upper lash line, waterline and smudge with the same brush you used for adding shadow to your lower lash line, and a little extra chocolate brown shadow for a seamless look.
• SALON PERFECT 111- pop on your favorite set of lashes, for this look something fluffy, soft and slightly longer on the outer edge
• BENEFIT BOXED "BLUSH" HOOLA- I lightly contoured and bronzed beneath my cheekbones, sides of my nose and above my temples....you do what works for your face shape!
• MAKEUP GEEK BLUSH Spell Bound- I love this soft pink blush, to be honest I always go heavy on the blush, I like to apply it directly to the apple of my cheek and work back towards my hairline....technically you should do the exact oppisite, start at the hairline and work towards the apple BUT I like the make my apple/cheek look fuller....because I'm weird.
• OFRA COSMETICS X DUPETHAT You Dew You- sweep your favorite highlight over the tops of your cheek bones, if you have texture issues try to hug the eye area more so then the top of the cheek, bridge of the nose if ya like, cupids bow, brow arch and even above the brow!
• OFRA COSMETICS LIQUID LIPSTICK Cancun- I love a good berry fushchia, slap a little of your favorite on....if you own cancun bust that baby out. I love it! Some other good options.... MAC Girl About Town, Colourpop The Rabbit or I Heart This....

COLOURPOP FALL EDIT HAUL REVIEW + SWATCHES {Out & About + Up & Away}

My love for Colourpop runs deep. Affordable. Fabulous Packaging. Consistent quality. Love. It. All.

I snagged two of the Fall Edit gift sets because let's be real, the color selection was on point for fall AND you saved $3 by purchasing in a set....I am now regretting not getting extras for Christmas gifts! These keep going in and out of stock BUT  thats alright since all the shades are permanent and can be purchased seperately! Woohoo! To be honest, I really don't like Limited Edition stuff and rarely purchase it, I mean what's the point of loving something, raving about it and then not being able to talk to you guys about it since its no longer available for sale, like "Hey, I love this but sorry you can't have it!". Lame....and slightly asshole-ish. Moving on.....

The first beauty you see {above} the Up & Away Set is full of warm burnt orange fall sexy goodness. Their are two Ultra Mattes and an Ultra Satin. I love that each set I picked up (and every set they curate) has at least one nude....they always give such a great variety of shades! They should have named it the Sexy AF Pumpkin Spice set. Colourpop should totally hire me. LOL.

UP & AWAY $15 @COLOURPOP.COM

• LOVE BUG Ultra Matte- rich terracotta
• CALYPSO Ultra Satin- mid tone pinky nude
• MAMA Ultra Matte-  burnt orange

 I am pretty sure the Out & About set (shown above) will speak to ALL of you, I mean who doesn't like dusty mauve roses? This set is very romantic fall bridal and the shade selections are basically universally flattering. The set also contains 2 Ultra Mattes and 1 Ultra Satin. So GORG.

OUT & ABOUT $15 @COLOURPOP.COM

•  TIMES SQUARE Ultra Matte- muted pinky beige
•  BARACUDA Ultra Satin- warm deepened rose
•  VIPER Ultra Matte- dusty rose

What is on your Colourpop Christmas Wishlist? Better yet, what are your Colourpop must haves!? Let me know what I need to pick up in the comments below, I would LOVE to hear from you!

Crock Pot Asian Pork & Vegetables

I love any recipe that requires little to no prep, especially for a Monday night. Monday's are always our errand running day so I love to either do "Brinner" or Crock-Pot dinners.... PS I really love brinner, who doesn't love french toast and bacon?

fabfitfun FALL 2016 EDITION

fabfitfun FALL 2016 EDITION

Have you tried any of the fabfitfun boxes? No? Yes? Living under a rock? Just kidding! For real though they are easily a favorite for THREE reasons.

1.  They offer FULL SIZE items.
2.  You get a variety of items in the box, beauty, lifestyle, health & home. 
3.  The box is always seasonally themed and quarterl, there are only 4 standard boxes a year (with the option to opt into specialty boxes). So every Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter you get your hands on some new trendy and useful items!

PINTEREST DUPES│NARS Orgasm

If you have ever browsed the Hair & Beauty section on Pinterest then you have without a doubt seen one or two or ALL of these dupes. I decided I needed to put these to the test and compare all the ones in my makeup collection.

LOREAL Infallible Pro Glow Foundation Review

You don't hear the words "Glow" & "Longwear" often in the beauty world. The two words are just not synonymous with each other. Things are either dewy OR longwearing.... that is until now!

Loreal has introduced a new edition to the Infallible line, The Loreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation!

PLAY by Sephora - The Minimalists│JUNE 2016

PLAY by Sephora JUNE 2016 - "The Minimalists" is all about a soft, lived in & low key look. If you are unfamiliar with Sephora's Play subscription service it is $10 a month and includes roughly 5 deluxe sample size products and a perfume sample every month!

Soft & Glowing Everyday Makeup

Sometimes simple is better.
Lately I have been going for a more "natural" look. I say "natural" in air quotes because I am totally rocking false lashes & I am NOT skimping on the steps or products. This is NOT a no-makeup makeup look, this is more of a first date, soft and flattering makeup look.
I am still using a simple cream contour, lashes etc. In the end this makeup style is all about enhancing your favorite features, glowing skin, long lashes and luscious lips!
Despite the amount of products used and the steps this look is super easy to get, feel free to swap out products for what works best for you!!

I linked all the products I used down below with my step by step....well steps!

CERAVE MOISTURIZING CREAM ($15.00 for the 16oz jar) THANK YOU so much for suggesting this! This moisturizer is ultra hydrating but not greasy, the perfect everyday moisturizer.
Next up to prep my skin MAKE UP FOR EVER STEP 1 SKIN EQUALIZER PRIMER (Matte & Smoothing $37.00) I love these primers so much, a little goes a long way's, using my fingers I dab a bit of the MATTE between my brows and across the bridge of my nose where I tend to get a tiny bit oily & the SMOOTHING primer on my cheeks, nose and chin where I have pore/texture issues. For foundation I used LOREAL TRUE MATCH LUMI CUSHION ($15.00 Shade W3) I apply a light layer of this to my entire face using a damp REAL TECHNIQUES beauty sponge, it adds a wonderful youthful glow, feels weightless on my skin...the only draw back is the price per ounce is the same as a highend foundation! The PUR COSMETICS CAMEO CONTOUR STICK  ($39.50 shade medium & deep) Have been my life, taking the (MEDIUM) highlight shade I highlight under my eyes, forehead & chin to brighten & conceal. Taking the darker contour side I run it along my hairline, beneath my cheekbones, sides of my nose & along my jawline to hide the 15 lbs I put on this winter...lol. Using my REAL TECHNIQUES sponge I blend out the highlight, for the contour I love using my ELF SMALL STIPPLE BRUSH. I also use a bit of the contour from the "deep" shade to really deepen my contour under my cheek bones! To set it I like dusting a light layer of bronzer over my contour to set it a bit using my MORPHE M-177 POWDER BRONZER and HOURGLASS AMBIENT BRONZER ($50.00 Luminous Bronze) It's like magic. I love it so much! To set the rest of my face NYC SMOOTH SKIN LOOSE FACE POWDER ($5.00 translucent) Using my REAL TECHNIQUES damp sponge again I "bake" anywhere I placed the highlighting shade, it really helps to set it all day long.
THEBALM HOT MAMA BLUSH ($20.00 Shimmer) One of my FAVE shimmer blushes, has that same feel as the cult classic Nar's Orgasm BUT it is more peach than pink so it suits my skin tone a bit better. I love using my  MORPHE M405 CONTOUR BLUSH for blush, its the perfect size, shape & density for blush. To get a gorgeous glow I reach for BECCA CHAMPAGNE POP HIGHLIGHT ($38.00 now a permanent product and in-stock at Sephora!) POP a little bit on the bridge of my nose, cheekbones & cupids bow to get that perfect luminous glow. For my brows NYX COSMETICS EYEBROW GEL ($7.00 in brunette) Perfect everyday brow product, plus I love that it comes in a tube instead of a pot so it doesn't dry out! To set MILANI BROW SHAPING CLEAR GEL ($5.00 in clear) HOLY GRAIL affordable brow product. I have repurchased this so many times now, it's my brow bestie. To define my eyes and add a bit of color without taking a lot of time I go in with THEBALM MR. WRITE (NOW) ($17.00 in Jac. B Bronze) A gorgeous shimmer bronze liner, using a pencil brush I smudge this out on the upper lash line. To define my lashes TOO FACED BETTER THAN SEX MASCARA ($23.00) I apply a couple coats of mascara to prep my lashes for ARDELL DEMI WISPIES. <--best everyday comfortable lashes! Moving on to the lips JORDANA EASYLINER LIP ($2.49 aka best lip liners ever!) In the shade Tawny to define my lips a bit and prep them for VINTAGE BY JESSICA LIEBESKIND SPARKLING LIP GLOSS in the shade Pink Sequins! This lip gloss gives such a full look to the lips because of the gorgeous shimmer in it.

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 *Some links provided may be affiliate links, although I may make a small commission from sales my opinion is always 100% honest and my own. 

ARMPIT IS AN UGLY WORD│This Girls Deodorant Journey

Hello.
My name is Stefanie and I have a confession.
I haven't worn antiperspirant in.... oh about 3 years. True story.

Don't get it twisted, I'm not running around all stinky smelling. I do wear natural deodorants, just not antiperspirant. For as long as I can remember I never really sweated...or got B.O. Honestly my upper lip, nose and between my ta-ta's are really my only sweat zones and whoever heard of your upper lip getting B.O.

Regular deodorant makes my pitties (aka underarms...arm pits is such an ugly word) itchy. I have tried most brands but just haven't found one that worked well for me and to be honest I really didn't "perspire" enough to warrant using them!

Fast forward to June 2015 when I sadly turned 30. Let's all say a little prayer for my long gone 20's. You think I am kidding, I assure you I am not.
Hormone changes (curse you hormones!) have just blessed me with so many different things. 1.) About 3 years ago I developed Adult Cystic Acne. Super. Made it through my teen years with a handful of blemishes and BAM, late 20's acne. 2.) This summer rolled around, I was outside alot doing yard work, hanging with the kids, just living my life and I noticed that my pitties (I know you love that word) had started to get....funky? UGH. Here I was now 30 years old, having made it through ARMY BOOT CAMP on baby powder and smelling like a rose....okay not a rose but my underarms never smelled bad. I promise you that. I lived in a room with 75 stressed out and sleep deprived women, they would have let me know if I stank. So yes, I started looking for a good deodorant that worked for me.

I tried cheap ones, expensive ones, unscented...and I just didn't find one I liked enough to buy twice! Most of them I tossed, some of the formulas were to drying..tugging on my underarms.
I don't like gel ones...they are cold and sticky feeling and I have to walk around like an ape until the gel dries.
I tried an aerosolated one but it smelled like poo.
I even tried the little ones that have a huge roller ball applicator, basically a liquid. Nope didn't like it, cold + wet doesn't work for me.

I do like DOVE products in general as you know. I have been using the DOVE Pink Beauty Bar since I was about 5, my doctor recommended it to my mother as a gentle soap for my excema prone skin.
I have been using the Dove Purely Pampering Body Wash in Coconut Milk & Jasmine Petals forever...I am on my 9th bottle? It is literally the ONLY scented body wash I have been able to use in my life. Excema remember? If you watch my YouTube channel then you have heard me rave about it from time to time.
Naturally I tried the Dove deodorants and they are nice the solid formula was silky and applied nicely BUT it still made my underarms a bit itchy.

Sooooo recently I got an opportunity to try the Target Dry Spray VoxBox. Inside I got 2 Dry Spray antiperspirants one for me and one for they hubby!
I got the Cool Essentials one and it smells DELICIOUS, like cucumber melon. The spray leaves zero trace on my skin so I don't feel itchy & it isn't cold nor wet. YAY. Okay the little burst of air always makes me flinch which is kind of hilarious. I am the one pressing the nozzle and still I jump a bit. Hehe. The husband got the Extra Fresh scent which is hilarious because he already uses the Dove Face and Body wash & stick deodorant in the Extra Fresh scent! It was fate.

This probably sounds like a paid plug for Dove...oh look at all the products we love, blah blah blah. It's not. Truly. You know how we instinctually buy the same brands as our parent's.... Your mom used Dawn dish soap so you use Dawn dish soap. Well my mom bought me Dove body products so I buy my family Dove products. I mean really my husband doesn't pick out his own stuff, I do! I don't care about price or how they smell really...well a bit but mostly I want to buy something that won't irritate my family's sensitive skin (my poor babies inherited mommy's sensitive skin) so my daughter uses my stuff and my son uses my husbands and we all feel clean, fresh and smell FABULOUS.

Let me know your favorite products in the comments down below! XO

My "Go To" Classic Red Lip Look

"He's got that James Dean daydream look in his eye's and I got that red lip classic thing that you like....". Swift's song literally run's a loop in my head every single time I put on red lipstick now. It is forever stuck in my head because I love red lipstick. A whole lot.

So random question BUT what do you guys think about my thicker brows, they are legitimately one of about a million reason's I have taken a little breaky from YouTube, I like them thicker and they have grown in way better than I expected! Here are my excuses for being gone.... Reason (ONE) growing in overplucked brows is an UGLY process. (TWO) I have been a teeny bit lazy and "relaxy" aka lazy where you change from pajamas to sweats during the day time and "doing your hair" means washing it and putting it in a bun...or ponytail. (THREE) We have started the processes of home buying and looking at houses and loan shopping is all consuming. Lastly (FOUR) I ordered The Sims 4 from EA games and I play it too much.

Enough excuses let's get back to makeup, wanna know what is on my face? Okay I'll tell you!

NYX Brow "Gel" (aka pomade in a squeezey tube) Brunette

Makeup Geek Shadows

-Vanilla Bean

-Creme Brulee

-Latte

-Mocha

....I am pretty sure Marlena likes coffee as much as I do. #soulsister

theBalm Shwing Liner

Kiss Blooming Lash Peony

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion W3 <--- love this!

Maybelline Better Skin Concealer Light

Milani Bronzer Soleil (as a blush)

Milani Luminoso Baked Blush

Kat Von D Everlasting Lipstick in Outlaw, all time favorite red lip.

What is your favorite red lipstick? Let me know in the comments kittens!