Five Things Friday

Maybelline Color Jolt in Stripped Down: This is the perfect stay all day, my lips but better color.  Because it is so long lasting it can be  a little drying but I can deal with it.  I have been wearing it pretty much everyday since I got it and I am in love!

Fall Decor: Y'all fall is my absolute favorite time of the year.  I love the change in the weather, layering my clothes, food and all the decor!  I stopped in Hobby Lobby and their fall decor is my absolute favorite!  All the colors and textures and pumpkins!! 

Walmart Saddle Bag: This bag!!!  You may have seen this on my instagram (if not follow me here).  I found this bag in the grocery section with no tag.  I knew it was sold at Walmart because I had been watching them online for a while, I just never saw them in store.  I asked the cashier and she gave it t me for $3!!  Ya'll this bag has been my carryall since I got it and I love it!  I am in love with that color as well! 

FiberOne 90 Calorie Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: With trying to eat better I have been bringing snacks to work to keep from starving to death before lunch/dinner.  I picked these bars up from Big Lots on clearance and they are delicious!! They are the best granola/snack bar I have had hands down.  90 calories and they taste like a dessert.  Check them out! 

Bachelor in Paradise: So this is such a guilty pleasure...junky reality TV at its best.  This season has been so filled with drama and all the crazies!  I won't spoil anything for those of you not finished yet...but lots of proposals happen and I would love to know what you think about it.  Also how do you feel about Nick being the new Bachelor??

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Five Things Friday

Almay Smart Shade Light-Pink Lipstick: This lipstick is one of those smart shaders that are supposed to flatter your skin tone.  They have around 3 shades for each skin tone range (light, light-medium, medium, etc.)  Each set features the shades pink, berry and nude.  I picked up the pink for light skin tones and love it!  It really does flatter a light skin tone.  It is moisturizing and feels great on your lips.  The color payoff is great and it also stays on for a good amount of time.  It's a new favorite for spring.    

Special K Brownie Bites: Yummm!  For 100 calories these little guys pack good chocolate flavor.  They are perfect for providing that little amount of chocolate fix or sweetness without messing up your whole day.  Now they are pretty small and they aren't the most decadent brownies but when you are watching your calories these are a nice treat!

Walmart Canvas Shoes: I picked these up from Walmart on a late night random run in with my husband for $2 on clearance.  They are Vans look-a-likes and are perfect for throwing on with everything.  They did take a little while to break in (blister city) but now they fit like a dream and are one of my favorite everyday shoes.  For $2 you can't beat it! 

Jill and Jessa Counting On: The Duggars are back!!!  Y'all know I love the Duggar family and I am absolutely loving the new series Jill and Jessa Counting On.  I watched it when it first started a couple of months ago but they only aired two episodes.  They recently started back up and I could not be more thrilled!  I love this show even more than "...Kids and Counting".  It follows both of the girls who are married and adjusting to motherhood.  I love getting a glimpse into their lives and getting to see a little bit of the lives of the other children.  I love how they view life and how their faith is displayed so easily.      

NYX Wonder Stick in Universal: I picked this up at Dirt Cheap for $1 and absolutely fell in love!!  It is the perfect contour tool.  Now I am no expert at makeup by any means, and I am a total newbie at contouring.  This tool makes it a little easier.  I use the brown side to draw the contour lines and the illuminating end to highlight.  Then I use a brush to blend it all in.  It really makes a difference in your face.  Try it out and let me know what you think.

What have you been loving lately?   

Favorite lip products for Spring

Spring is in the air and with that comes brighter colors, in nature, your clothes and makeup.

Here are my three favorite lip products that I love to bring out in the spring time:

NYX Simply Pink in SP01: I love NYX, high quality, drugstore price.  This line of lippies is all shades of pink.  I have the first one and it's just that a pretty, girly shade of pink.  Not too pink that you look like bubblegum but enough to wake up your face.  

Rimmel The Only One in Naughty Nude: I picked this one up on a whim and it's my first Rimmel lippie, but it won't be my last.  The shade says nude but it's really more of a rosey pink.  It feels great, stains your lips a nice color and lasts and lasts. I love colors I don't really have to think about and this one is great.  

Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain in Honey: I have had this one for a year and bought it because of recommendations on YouTube.  Ahhh it is one of my absolute favorites.  Easy to apply, flattering color and just enough gloss.  It also stays on well and adds a little stain.  

As you can tell pinky colors are my choice for spring.  I'm more of a mauve girl in the fall and winter but I like to crack open some bright colors and wake up my face when the weather gets warm.  

What are your favorite lip products for spring?

Smashbox Products!!

I love a good makeup product, I just hate dishing out the money for it.  Smashbox has always been one of those brands that were a little too pricey for me.  When the majority of your makeup collection consists of drugstore I don't splurge very often.  

I was so excited to team up with Smashbox and share some of my favorite products with you.  

I got to try out a couple of things that I LOVE! 

Smashbox Photo Primer: I have heard so many people rave about this product that I wanted to try it for myself.  It did not disappoint.  I put this on under my makeup in the morning and it still looked fresh when I got home from work.  Generally I don't use a primer everyday but for events or days when I know I am going to be gone a long time without being able to touch up my makeup this is perfect.  

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water: I was skeptical of this product and wasn't really sure what to do with it.  I read some reviews and how-to's and saw most people using it either before and after foundation (or just after) to help set and moisturize their skin.  This stuff is awesome!  I use as a toner, primer, and finisher.  It helps your makeup to stay, no oily spots and it also makes your skin feel really great.  

Smashbox Step-by-Step Contour Kit: this was my favorite thing that I got.  I have been wanting a good contour kit to try out I just didn't want to dish out the money and try something if I wasn't sure I was going to love it.  This one is pricey at $45 but the product is great.  It goes on smooth, easy application and it lasts a long time.  It is compact and comes with your contour, bronzer and highlight all in one package.  

I also tried out three lipsticks and I will be honest I was a little worried about these. I tend to be a whimp when it comes to color on my lips.  I really don't wear a lot and definitely not bright colors.  I am trying to step out of my comfort zone a little and try different colors.  They are all super pigmented and feel really nice (also they stay on really well, I had to scrub to get them off my hand) 

Smashbox Posy Pink: Out of the three this was the most neutral of the bunch.  It is a really pretty rosy pink color that I am excited to throw on in the spring.  It is a creme sheen but not too shiny.  

Smashbox Paris Pink Matte: A little intimidating this shade is a really light bright pink matte shade.  I think it is really pretty and good for the spring but I am not sure how it will look on me.  

Smashbox Infrared Matte: This one is super intimidating and super pigmented. The color is this beautiful bright pinky red.  I am so scared to use it but since it is matte maybe it will be a little less in your face.  I'm just going to have to put on my big girl pants and swipe it on one of theses days... 

Have you tried any Snashbox products?  What are your favorites? 

PSA (Public Savings Announcement) Lipstick Deal

Y'all know I love a good deal and I love some makeup.  Rite Aid just put those two together and it's awesome.  Until Sunday you can get the Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick (or gloss) for $2.99!!!  This is a great deal considering it's normally almost $9!!!  Plus if you spend $15 you get $3 back to spend at Rite Aid. 

I love these lippies and now have three.  

I got all of the Mauvy colors they had...

This one is Mauvy Night and I love it.  

Here's a glimpse of what it looks like on, it's one of my new favorites.  

Five Things Friday

Alright guys another Friday is here and here are my favorites from this week:

1. How I Met Your Mother- My husband and I started watching this after we got married and we are on season 6.  I love this show!  I love all the characters, the creative way the stories are told, all the ridiculous moments, cute romances, and its absolutely hilarious!  

2. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier - I picked this up on sale before Christmas after hearing about it from a few people.  I absolutely love it...granted I haven't had the time to actually make a whole lot from it but it is such a beautiful cookbook.  She is a city girl who fell in love with a cowboy so I love to see the pictures and her journaling.  The recipes look delicious and i love how they are layed out with pictures of each  step.  

3. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lip Balm, Rose Elixir - I started using this last year and I am still completely in love with it.  I am kindave a chicken when it comes to color on my lips so this one is perfect.  It has a sheer pinky color and it is so smooth and hydrating like a chapstick.  I absolutely love it and it smells delicious!   

4. Rite Aid- This might seem like a weird favorite but I have been loving Rite Aid for the past couple of weeks because they have had such good sales going on and I have coupons on top of the sales so major deals have been happening at Rite Aid.  

5. Cadbury Easter Creme Eggs - Come on guys it's Easter and what's Easter without these little guys?  Can you believe I had never eaten one until last year?  Seriously what was I doing with my life???  I love these things!  I love to bite into them and see this cream that looks like an egg...really weird but so delicious!  I think I might have to stock up on them after Easter.