Sun Kissed (without the sun)

I've used several St. Tropez products to get a summer bronze glow. These two are my favorites - I've been pretty slack on beauty products lately so it's time to put these guys back in play. Not to mention, when your husband says, "wow look at those white legs!", it's time to add some color.

This is the everyday gradual tanner that I apply daily just like lotion.

This is the face tanner that gives you that bronze look. 

You can find St. Tropez products here.

Beauty Wants!

Product numero uno are the Younique Lashes! This is a kit that gives you look of false eye lashes without the expense. You apply your regular mascara, apply Younique gel, and then apply the fibers. 

This is a look at the before and after. Looks pretty good right? It costs around $30.

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I of course got sucked into the Wen  hair cleanser infomercial. All the celebrities really sucked me in so I think this is my next beauty product investment :) Apparently it makes your hair look healthier, shinier, and full of bounce. Sounds like most shampoo commercials, I know. I think it's worth the shot and the $32 at Sephora. Ha! 

Baby Foot

I got this kit for Christmas and tried it out last weekend. Below are the instructions and basically it is an all natural foot exfoliant. The kit includes plastic socks that you wear for 1-2 hours. I would recommend putting a pair of socks on over the plastic booties. When the time is up you wash your feet off with soap and water. I was a little skeptical this week but yesterday the results finally came through.  It took about a week but what happens is the entire layer on the bottom of your feet peels off - leaving your feet baby soft. I'm very pleased with the results although it's still working it's magic.... and you have to wear socks all the time or else you'll shed all over the house - ew, I know! haha! You can find a kit here. 

Get Naked!

I got Naked Basics eye shadows from my bestie Jenn for Christmas and LOVE it! What a terrific gift!

And then Dave gave me Naked 2 eyeshadows for Christmas.  I really wanted to amp up my eye makeup in 2014 and had such a fun time trying new looks out over the holidays. Did you know that there are all kinds of tutorial videos on YouTube for these? 

Target's e.l.f makeup

Makeup on a budget! Apparently all of these items are amazing and at a low Target price!

Hello new friend....

I desperately need some fall/winter nail polishes in my life SO I picked up this new friend, named Essie, at Target yesterday. It's on my toes now and they are loving it.

Moroccan Argan Oil Spray

This spray changed the life of my hair this week. You can find it at Target for about $6-$7 bucks. I have been spraying it after I blow dry my hair - before I straight it or use the curling iron. It reduces strays and makes your hair nice and shiny!

No. 7

Have you all seen this brand at Target? I got some loose powder to set my foundation and am loving it. It's hypoallergenic and goes on very smooth! Great makeup purchase for just $10!

Wants

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder.

Urban Decay "Naked 2" eye shadows.

Hope in a Jar night cream.... leaves your face feeling soft in the morning!

New Hair Investments

Lately I have been obsessed with the The Small Things blog. She has great hair....hair tutorials.... and make-up suggestions! Plus she is in the early months of pregnancy so she has had some really fun baby posts recently! 

One thing I really needed was a good hair dryer. Mine is weak and takes forever to work. So I wanted to invest in a salon style hair dryer. This one is the one that The Small Things uses. It's a big investment though at anywhere from $120 (Ulta) to $140. I found this guy on eBay, new, for $60 (free shipping too)!! 

You can find her daily hair care here. She has thin hair like myself and lately my hair has become even more thin, dry and unruley so I thought it time to invest a bit in hair care. I took her advice and got the Redken CAT. It nourishes your hair and gives it a nice shine. You only have to use it a couple times a month so it will last awhile.

The Redken Full body shampoo and I got matching conditioner.

And oddly enough, I did not have to buy Kenra hairspray because Ulta was giving it out as their free gift - a small $6 travel bottle. Not bad!

**Hair update!! I just got my first compliment on my better looking locks from a co-worker!**

How do I get my hair to look like this?

Washing Brushes

Have you all ever washed your makeup brushes before? It's super easy and all you need is a bowl, baby shampoo (mini bottles are in the travel section at Target), water and a towel. Just put soap and luke warm water into bowl, soak, rinse carefully and then lay out on towel. Make sure you put the bristles back the way they were originally!

This Week

We got our Absolute Organics delivery! Lots of yummy fruits and veggies

this week like kale, plums, carrots, etc!

Got a pedi at the Polished at Phillips Place. Definitely the nicest of their locations. OPI's "Cajun Shrimp" was the color of choice. And yes I know i have a giant gap between my big toe

and the rest of the gang lol.

I took Brees on a walk yesterday and ran into this in our neighborhood! They were wrapping up a Homeland shoot.

Homeland trailers. I was soooo excited!

New Makeup for Me!

Who doesn't love shopping at Sephora? It's like a girly candy store! I was tired of my Bare Minerals powder makeup not lasting all day SO I switched to liquid. I did my research and decided to take the plunge and buy the Make Up For Ever brand. I totally love it! It is a really good texture and not heavy or oily at all.

 I also snagged the toner in a green tint because I have a lot of red in my face. It really makes a difference and evens out my skin tone.

Then there's this great sponge blender. Just add water and dab the makeup on your face. Don't use the silly plastic holder thing - it tears up the sponge.

And then there's this fabulous They're Real! by Benefit mascara. I did my research on this as well. It extends your lashes and looks great.

Razoring Issues

I was using this razor for the past year and my legs were suffering! Bumps and ingrowns etc! Such a mess. So I went to Target and I got a few different options to try and....

The winner was the Intuition sensitive skin razor! It is more expensive but completely worth the investment for me because summer is right around the corner! No more red bumps! The shave lasts longer! And I actually enjoy shaving my legs without the dreaded aftermath! This razor gets an A++.

eos Lip Balm

I recently purchased my first eos lip balm "egg" and I am loving it. I recommend the Mint. You can find them at Target for $2.99. They last a long time and work very well!

This happened

Cajun Shrimp

Well hello there Cajun Shrimp..... so we meet again. I love this color for spring.

oy vey!

So the gluten free brownies have somethin in them..... soy or dairy... not sure which but whew, I finally figured out why my tummy hurts! But hey, on the other hand, i started using Mane n Tail about a month ago and WHOA the difference. Now don't poke fun at me... i mean i used to use this stuff to make my hair grow loooong as a kid. I also used it to wash the horses that i rode at the barn. lol. but seriously, my hair is stronger and silkier. before it was dull looking and dry but not anymore! i highly recommend it, especially during the winter months!

Help Stubble from Causing Trouble!

These pads are awesome! I tried them last night on my arms and legs and this morning the bumps are either gone or smaller than they were last night! I mean it happens to the best of us and especially if we have been shaving our legs a lot in the summer time! Anyhow, if you are having problems in this area, I recommend getting these at either Sephora or Ulta. Link