How to get a Flawless Face for Less!!

So we all have them.....FLAWS!!!
They are the things we stare at in the mirror that we wish weren't there!

Blemishes
Dark under eye circles
rosacea
uneven skin tone
freckles
wrinkles
redness, etc.

But...HAVE NO FEAR!! You can get a flawless face on the cheap!
Here are the products I use on a daily basis:
*all prices are what I paid, they may be more or less where you live


Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer (Drugstores, $6)
Urban Decay Primer Potion *OPTIONAL!! (ULTA/Sephora, $16)
Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Normal to Dry Skin, color 180 Sand Beige (Drugstores, $13, but watch at ULTA for B1G1 sales!)
E.L.F. all over cover stick in fair (eyeslipsface.com, $1)
E.L.F. all over cover stick in Honey (eyeslipsface.com, $1)
Palladio rice powder (ULTA, $4)
E.L.F. Studio Golden Bronzer (eyeslipsface.com, $3)
E.L.F. Studio Blush in Candid Coral (eyeslipsface.com, $3)


Tools Used:
E.L.F. Foundation Brush (eyeslipsface.com, $1)Cosmetic Sponges (drugstores, $2)
E.L.F. complexion brush, studio line (eyeslipsface.com, $3)
E.L.F. Kabuki Brush, studio line (eyeslipsface.com, $3)
E.L.F. Blush brush, studio line (eyeslipsface.com, $3)

And here is the video to show you how!



(note that this video is 9 min. long because I am talking you through it. It normally only takes about 4-5 min. and if you don't use a brush for your foundation, just use your hands and it will cut the time even more, however you wont get as much coverage!)

Catching up.....

So, I haven't really gone anywhere this week, been working from home, and crafting, so this is the only photo I have for you! :)
This is what I wore on Sunday to Church!

What I wore:
Fuchsia Top: Target $3.74
Grey Cardi: Goodwill $4.99
pants: Target $6.97
Shoes: Target $3.74
necklace: Forever 21 $9.80
headband: Forever 21 $3.40 (for a set of 2)

"YOUR WILD!!!" : Nails of the Day

Had to title this with an Ode to Dirty Dancing! I love that part when Baby gets in the car and as they are driving through the rain, she shouts "YOUR WILD!!" Just my little gift of Patrick Swayze!!


So if I had to take the saying, "Your Wild!" and make it into nails...this would be it!





The products I used were:
White: NYC in French White (3 coats)
Purple tips: NYC purple pizzazz frost (2 coats) then I put one coat of LA Colors in Amethyst to give it some sparkle
Black stripes: LA Colors Art Deco in Black
(NYC can be purchased at most grocery stores, walmart, target, etc. LA Colors are from Family Dollar)

if you want to see how to do this yourself, here is the tutorial!

Jean Dilemma!!!! HELP!!!!

Ok genius fashionistas.....I need your help!
I keep buying new jeans, wear them for about 15 minutes, and they are already stretched out to where I look like the back of my leg gained 20 pounds!!

What is up?

I have tried buying a size smaller, buying a size larger, washing and drying, hanging to dry, dry cleaning, EVERYTHING!!

Is there a type of jean I should be buying to keep this from happening? Should I get no stretch? more stretch? certain brand? certain fit? HELP!!!! :)

Bargainista on the prowl....

This morning after I dropped Lagan off at school, I decided to do a little bargain hunting. So I first stopped at Walmart...

Now I have been in search of some Cigarette Pants ever since I saw them on Kimberly's blog! Totally stylish, slimming and fun! NO LUCK...have been looking for months... Then today I stumbled on some at Walmart for $9!!!! YAY!!!! (Will have a photo of me wearing mine soon, in the mean time, here is the beautiful Kimberly wearing hers!)



Then I headed to Target across the street and found this beautiful dress on clearance for $6.24 from $24.99!! Score...now most would see this as a spring/summer dress, but I see it with brown footless tights and a brown cardi with some chunky jewelry...TOTALLY fall!!




Lastly was a swing by Goodwill. The HOT trend right now is the boyfriend blazer, like this one from Topshop...well over $80 thank you very much! I don't think so!!
I found a vintage one in the SAME style for $8.99 this morning!
(again, will have a photo of it on me later!)



Oh, and speaking of bargains...how about FREE makeup? Head over to Unnecessary Drama to enter to win Kell's giveaway from ELF!!!
CLICK HERE FOR KELL'S BLOG!!!

Blurry Sunday....

So...this is what you get when you ask your mom to take your picture at 10:09 when you were supposed to leave at 10:00 and she rushes your photo.....BLURRY PHOTO!! lol Thanks for trying anyway mom! :)

What I am wearing:
Yellow Top: Goodwill $3.99
Cardi: Goodwill $4.99
Jeans: Old Navy, $6.99
Shoes (even though you cant see them LOL!!): Target, $6.47
Necklace: Kohls, around $4.00...cant remember the exact amount!

Oh....and keep watching because I will have the makeup tutorial of what I am wearing up really soon! :)

ELF haul...new line products!!

Ok, I finally got around to a haul on some of the new (and old) products from the dollar line at eyeslipsface.com

(coupon codes can be found HERE)

Here is my video haul:



So here we go.............

let's start with the new eyeshadows, first, they are beautifully pigmented and very blendable. LOVE them! Here are the swatches:

Ethereal



Brownstone



Hazy Hazel



Nymph Dreams



Punk Funk



Now on to cream eye shadows, I got all the new ones, here they are:


And I also got two of the eye liner pens, one in plum and one in black:


I picked up a couple of the blushes from this line also, I love these, very smooth, very pigmented!


Also, a few bronzers. I got warm tan, sunkissed and luminance, however mine broke!!! So I will have to order a new one asap!



Also included, the all over COLOR sticks in Golden Peach and Spotlight
(I also got the shimmering facial whip in both colors, and they are about the same, just a little more sheer)


Last, but not least...I purchased a lip product. This is the super glossy lip shine with an spf of 15 in GODDESS, its beautiful and I really like the formula...similar to the consistency of MAC dazzleglasses


All of these products are $1 each and can be purchased at:
www.eyeslipsface.com

WOWZERS....100 POSTS!! :)

Wow, I cant believe this is my 100Th post!! WHOO HOO!! :) I am so thankful to everyone who reads this blog and follows me on Twitter and on YouTube! :)

So, I thought for my 100Th post, I would do the 100 random things about you, BUT....I want to KEEP my readers, so I thought I would give you my top 20! So here we go..........

1. Apparently I speak with a Texas twang...I don't hear it, but whatever! :)

2. I LOVE pasta with any kind of sauce

3. I love Jesus with all my heart

4. When I was little, I locked myself in the car and my nanny had to call the fire department to get me out! hehe

5. I adore Audrey Hepburn movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, My fair lady, Funny face, etc.

6. I am obsessed with 1950's culture

7. I love necklaces and probably own about 500, no joke!

8. I blame YouTube for my makeup obsession!!

9. I can't wait to take my daughter to Italy someday

10. I don't really like candy, cupcakes, cake, frosting or anything sugar-y sweet.

11. I do however, LOVE fruit pies, cobblers, and crumbles!

12. My favorite color is green

13. but I only own about 2 green tops and 1 necklace

14. over half of my wardrobe is black

15. but I don't like to wear black that much

16. go figure!

17. I am easily distracted.............

18. Oh, look...something shiny!

19. I hate forks with plastic handles

AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST....

20. I love to eat cereal after almost every meal....its a habit I am really trying to break! :)

So there you have it folks! My 100Th post! :) Oh...and here are my outfits from the past 2 days!



What I am wearing:
Black top: Ross $6.99
Cardi: Goodwill $4.99
Jeans: Walmart $12.00
Shoes: Gifted
Headband: Forever 21 $3.80 (for a 3 pack!)
Necklace: Dots $2.00 (I think)













What I am wearing Today:
White Tank: Target $3.00
blue shirt: Old Navy $1.99
Green Cardi: Goodwill $4.99
Jeans: Walmart $12.00
Shoes: Steve Madden via Goodwill $6.99 (in my hand because my feet were KILLING me!)
Necklace: Free...it came with a tank I got at Lane Bryant a long time ago!

Look of the Day: September 1st

Just out on a shopping trip yesterday! :)
I hit Forever 21, Charolette Russe, Delia's, etc. in search for awesome accessories....was a little dissapointed, but did come home with some cuties! :)

What I wore:
Green Sweater: Gap via Goodwill $4.99
Jeans: Old Navy $6.99
scarf: Kohls $5.00
Shoes: Target via Goodwill $3.99
Headband: Kohls $1.08 (I think I'm seeing a trend with the headbands! lol)

Look of the Day: August 28

What I wore to church on Sunday! :)

What I am wearing:
Green Tank: Old Navy $6.00
Yellow Cardi: Old Navy $9.99
Shoes: Target $3.74
Headband: Claire's $1.00
Necklace: Made by ME! :) (It's the same one in my profile picture Up there ^^^^)

Look of the Day: August 27

So, I got a little behind on my clothing posts! :) hehe
Here, let me catch you up! :)

what I am wearing today:
White t-shirt: Ross $3.99
White Tank (under): Old Navy $6.00
Grey cardi: Walmart $7.00
Jeans (I rolled them myself): Walmart $12.00
Shoes: Target $4.97
Necklace: Borrowed from my mom :)
Headband: Kohls $0.90!!!