Make-Up Must Haves: Beauty on a Budget!

 

1. Maybelline "Baby Lips" lip balm in Pink Punch

2. Rimmel London Kate Spade lipstick in shade 01

3. E.L.F. Studio Blush in Tickle Pink

4. Maybelline New York Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Intense Black

5. Rimmel "Wake Me Up" Foundation in Soft Beige

all things halloween.

It's that time of the year again folks, my favorite time of year... Halloween. Not only do I love all things associated with this kick-ass holiday, but it is an awesome excuse to feed my sweet tooth. So bust out those ghoulish decorations, pop in your favorite Halloween movie, and get in the Halloween spirit! 

Need some assistance getting in the mood? ... Here are some photos to get you in the mood. And if this doesn't work, you are not human, which in this case, is okay because at least that coincides with the holiday.

Photos via Little Plastic Horses

5 Things Friday!

5 things currently making me happy this week:

{Matte liquid leggings}

{Lush Neon Cardigan}

{I bought the dye to touch-up my Ombre.. finally}

{Fall has hit thus warranting my order of a hot Americano from Starbucks}

{E.L.F. Blush in "Tickled Pink"... a $2 blush from Target.. a dupe of Nars.. simply amazing!}

1DRESS-4WAYS

Every girl has the LBD (little black dress for those of you who aren't down with the acronyms) and wants to wear that dress all.the.time. But, for those girls who live in a less fashionable city such as Sacramento, California, getting dressed up calls for a special event. Well ladies, have no fear, from her blog Spin Dizzy Fall, Emm has provided perfect editorials of how to wear a simple LBD, 4 ways. Feast your eyes on this babe.

First, it all starts out with a black dress...

[1]  Dress it down with a denim button up or your favorite fur

[2] My favorite wear to wear a dress, throw on a flannel over it

[3] Wear your dress over a white t-shirt 

[4] Convert your dress into a skirt by wearing a chunky sweater or knit over it

I hope I have inspired you ladies with this post! So try it out and show off those lush legs of yours! Be careful though, it's addicting! You'll never want to throw on a pair of tight jeans again. 

Photos via Spin Dizzy Fall

DIY Wednesday: Lace Doily Bowl

 

Okay. Saw this tutorial, and couldn't wait until Wednesday rolled around so I could post it. Shout out to the ladies at the Free People Blog for thinking of such an awesome DIY. I have been looking for the perfect "catch-all" dish for my rings and other random novelties and these bowls are absolutely adorable! 

What you need: 

-Doilies (can be ordered on this website)

-Fabric stiffener

-Bowl (need one that allows you to drape the doily over the bottom to create a bowl shape)

**If you have a bowl and doilies already and don’t want to purchase fabric stiffener, you can make your own! Just mix equal parts white glue and water.

 This DIY is as easy as 1,2,3: Turn your bowl upside down, soak the doily in fabric stiffener, and drape the doily on the bottom of the bowl.

 Use your fingers to smooth the doily over the bowl, removing any wrinkles and pushing out excess fabric stiffener. Leave it on the bowl overnight to allow it to dry and harden.

 Experiment with different shapes and sizes! In the morning, your lace bowls will be ready for use.

 And you're done. Adorable, right?!

Photos courtesy of Free People Blog

Trend Alert: STUDS.

Easiest way to edge up any outfit.. throw on a studded lil number.

 

Photos via LF

look into my eyes.

Feast your eyes on these precious gems.

Photos via Little Plastic Horses