A couple of weeks ago someone in my uplink for Stella and Dot started a thread asking what were people's favorite beauty products. I have to admit that when it comes to makeup, etc, I get pretty lazy. I find something that works and I stick with it until some catastrophic event makes me find something new (and by catastrophic I mean it makes me start breaking out, or a store within 5 minutes of me doesn't carry it).
Anyway, this thread got me excited to try out some new stuff and since I still have a bit of Christmas money burning a whole in my pocket (thank you Grandma) I took a field trip to Ulta. Its been a few weeks now and I am SO happy with my new stuff.
First off I wanted to try the new BB cream from Bare Minerals. Well, apparently its a BB cream, moisturizer, tinted to cover flaws, yada yada yada. I have to say I absolutely love it. Its enough coverage that I don't need anything on top of it (well, except around my eyes, but that's another story). And my skin truly does look really good!!! I've got a keeper here for sure. I found it at Ulta but if you live near an Exchange (military friends) you can save a couple bucks.
Next up I finally invested in a decent blush. I always cheap out on blush and I am actually amazed how much of a difference this makes. The first time I wore it Ainsley stopped and looked at me and said "you look so pretty Mom". Wow! Talk about make my day! And I didn't tell my mom I had on new stuff and she totally noticed anyway! Love her! Anyway, back to the blush. Its called Two Faced and I got it in Candy Glow. I love it. I love it love it love it. I also found this at Ulta. I just asked the girl helping me what she loved and she immediately went to this. Bonus points that its totally cute! And its actually a pretty big container so the $30 doesn't seem that high to me.
Finally, this one isn't new but I've been meaning to talk about my favorite mascara for a while. I buy it through my friend Jennifer who sells Mary Kay. I use the Ultimate Mascara and have been for a couple of years now. This one is not out of laziness but because I think its awesome stuff. And Jennifer ships anywhere for free so that is a total bonus :)
So that is my beauty roundup. But before you go here are a couple things I think you NEED to know. Today is a cold day so I've got on my favorite Fjord flannel from Patagonia and some jeans. But that doesn't mean I can't still have a little fun with my jewelry. I just broke out this beauty: the Wishing Arrow bracelet. I still can't believe how affordable it is! At just $19 its the perfect little thing to stock up on to have for birthday gifts, teacher gifts, hostess gifts, etc. There are also an elephant and horseshoe options. So pretty and fun. And they are so light and easy you can easily stack a couple or add something else like the engraveable cuff or renegade cluster! I just got my cuff and that will be another blog because its just too fab to stick at the bottom here like a postscript.
So maybe you're wondering at this point of a blog what the title is all about. Why is Facebook dangerous? Well the answer goes back to the start of this post! Who knew that one simple, innocent question would send me on a treasure hunt to Ulta that cost $80...sorry if it does the same to you ;)
Friday, February 27, 2015
Sunday, February 15, 2015
What I'm Loving in February
It rarely fails that when I'm wearing something from Boden it gets noticed. They just have a way of taking an item of clothing and giving it a little twist to make it something special.
In fact, as a total aside, one of my most special friendships I owe to Boden. It was about 5 years ago now that we were visiting a church for the first time when we were new to this area. I turned around as the service was ending and took in the pretty lady behind me and before I could stop myself said "I love your dress, its got to be from Boden!" Well, I was right and that lady came to be one of my dearest friends. And, to get way off topic, I owe my love of Boden to my bestie Troy. And Troy's birthday is tomorrow. Happy birthday beautiful lady!
Is it just me or is it totally obvious when I'm blogging on a glass of wine and not much else on my tummy? I'm sure I will read this tomorrow and cringe!
Back to the topic at hand, I just got the new Boden catalog in the mail. Its been a while since I've ordered from them but I'm in love with their new offerings. And they are offering 20% off and free shipping/free returns. That's hard to beat! Here is what I'm drooling over:
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Shoes-Boots/Flats/AR660/Womens-Vienne-Point.html
While these are wild adorable I think I might go with the nude. I don't have anything in a nice nude shoe. They also have a slingback that is tempting me mightily. And, ok, this post isn't supposed to be all about shoes but you have GOT to check out these. I die.
I love this dress. In case you don't know, I am a total whore for stripes. Even at 20% off this is a little out of my price range but I just had to share.
Moving on... Patagonia is having a decent sale on winter stuff right now. Supposably it will get better on the 19th so stay tuned. But in the meantime here is some pretty sweet stuff:
I got this dress during the pro deal Family sale and I love it. Its flattering, comfortable and warm. You can wear it over leggings or jeans, with boots or flats. For those with great legs will look super cute with boots and bare legs on warmer days.
Next up is this shirt. I got my first Fjord flannel a couple years ago on Ryan's recommendation and I cannot say enough how much I love it. Ryan has 5 of them if that is any indication. This is a great price on this shirt and with Patagonia's guarantee and quality it is worth every penny.
I could seriously go on and on with stuff I love from Patagonia's website but I'll stop there for tonight. Feel free to ask questions because we have an embarrassing amount of stuff from them. Chances are I have it, Ryan has it or we both have it.
Last note. To redeem 20% off and free shipping at boden you need to enter a code. The code I have is HI72398K.
Happy Shopping!
In fact, as a total aside, one of my most special friendships I owe to Boden. It was about 5 years ago now that we were visiting a church for the first time when we were new to this area. I turned around as the service was ending and took in the pretty lady behind me and before I could stop myself said "I love your dress, its got to be from Boden!" Well, I was right and that lady came to be one of my dearest friends. And, to get way off topic, I owe my love of Boden to my bestie Troy. And Troy's birthday is tomorrow. Happy birthday beautiful lady!
Is it just me or is it totally obvious when I'm blogging on a glass of wine and not much else on my tummy? I'm sure I will read this tomorrow and cringe!
Back to the topic at hand, I just got the new Boden catalog in the mail. Its been a while since I've ordered from them but I'm in love with their new offerings. And they are offering 20% off and free shipping/free returns. That's hard to beat! Here is what I'm drooling over:
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Shoes-Boots/Flats/AR660/Womens-Vienne-Point.html
While these are wild adorable I think I might go with the nude. I don't have anything in a nice nude shoe. They also have a slingback that is tempting me mightily. And, ok, this post isn't supposed to be all about shoes but you have GOT to check out these. I die.
Moving on... Patagonia is having a decent sale on winter stuff right now. Supposably it will get better on the 19th so stay tuned. But in the meantime here is some pretty sweet stuff:
I got this dress during the pro deal Family sale and I love it. Its flattering, comfortable and warm. You can wear it over leggings or jeans, with boots or flats. For those with great legs will look super cute with boots and bare legs on warmer days.
Next up is this shirt. I got my first Fjord flannel a couple years ago on Ryan's recommendation and I cannot say enough how much I love it. Ryan has 5 of them if that is any indication. This is a great price on this shirt and with Patagonia's guarantee and quality it is worth every penny.
I could seriously go on and on with stuff I love from Patagonia's website but I'll stop there for tonight. Feel free to ask questions because we have an embarrassing amount of stuff from them. Chances are I have it, Ryan has it or we both have it.
Last note. To redeem 20% off and free shipping at boden you need to enter a code. The code I have is HI72398K.
Happy Shopping!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
How Do You Holiday?
We are finally off on our epic Disney vacation! It was over a year ago in snowy Kansas that I began messaging with my family to plan this adventure. It seems hard to believe that it's actually happening as it seemed like little more than a distant dream for so long.
At the risk of sounding shallow (but, I mean really, you're here to read about my outfits... It's kinda the whole point of the blog) one of the funneat parts of my prep this time was planning what clothes to bring. This hasn't always been the case. It's hard to find a balance between comfort and style that doesn't either have you looking like a slob or Gloria at Disneyland on that hilarious episode of Modern Family!
http://abc.go.com/shows/modern-family/video/VDKA0_iwe69sr
This trip is a perfect example of why I love my "sporty mom on the go" wardrobe so much (note for future blogs- talk about that term that my neighbor Cym coined - which now defines my whole clothing outlook.
In the thread of "a picture of worth a thousand words" I'm just going to put up a couple shots of what I'm wearing and then explain.
These pants are one of my very favorite Athleta purchases ever. And that is saying a lot because I have (and love) a whole lotta Athleta lovin'.
La Viva pants are here.
The price is pretty reasonable to begin with but on a price per wear scale these babies are a steal.
The tank is one of my few lululemon buys. But dangitall if every piece I have from there isn't well made, comfy and flattering. dang them for being such overpriced snobs! But I digress. This tank is one of their Cool Racerbacks... It's nice and long, slim fit and I wear it for both casual and working out. I did get it on sale for $29. Here is a link to their current line of CRB's.
Cool racerback.
To top it off I have on my most beloved Athleta zip up. I bought it on a whim last year on sale and now I have a hard time imagining my life without it. I wish I was exaggerating. Sadly Athleta didn't make it again this year - but in their fall/winter lines they usually come out with something similar.
The piece de resistance is my sweet new Rebel Cluster Necklace. Love this thing. It's versatile so you can wear either chain on its own or put them together. The length is also adjustable based on your neckline!
Now, don't get my wrong. I'm not trying to say that I was all high-fashion at Disney. I was decidedly in the casual and comfortable crowd. I just like to think you can still look like you gave a little effort while doing it.
Last but not least I have to say I LOVE these flip flops I bought last year. I found them at Dick's sporting goods but have also seen them other places. I'm a huge fan of flops but a bit of a snob about them too. They have to be just right to be cute.
The Reef Stargazer flip flops fit the bill.
All right y'all, time to get back to the magic of Disney. Peace out.
http://abc.go.com/shows/modern-family/video/VDKA0_iwe69sr
This trip is a perfect example of why I love my "sporty mom on the go" wardrobe so much (note for future blogs- talk about that term that my neighbor Cym coined - which now defines my whole clothing outlook.
In the thread of "a picture of worth a thousand words" I'm just going to put up a couple shots of what I'm wearing and then explain.
These pants are one of my very favorite Athleta purchases ever. And that is saying a lot because I have (and love) a whole lotta Athleta lovin'.
La Viva pants are here.
The price is pretty reasonable to begin with but on a price per wear scale these babies are a steal.
The tank is one of my few lululemon buys. But dangitall if every piece I have from there isn't well made, comfy and flattering. dang them for being such overpriced snobs! But I digress. This tank is one of their Cool Racerbacks... It's nice and long, slim fit and I wear it for both casual and working out. I did get it on sale for $29. Here is a link to their current line of CRB's.
Cool racerback.
To top it off I have on my most beloved Athleta zip up. I bought it on a whim last year on sale and now I have a hard time imagining my life without it. I wish I was exaggerating. Sadly Athleta didn't make it again this year - but in their fall/winter lines they usually come out with something similar.
The piece de resistance is my sweet new Rebel Cluster Necklace. Love this thing. It's versatile so you can wear either chain on its own or put them together. The length is also adjustable based on your neckline!
Now, don't get my wrong. I'm not trying to say that I was all high-fashion at Disney. I was decidedly in the casual and comfortable crowd. I just like to think you can still look like you gave a little effort while doing it.
Last but not least I have to say I LOVE these flip flops I bought last year. I found them at Dick's sporting goods but have also seen them other places. I'm a huge fan of flops but a bit of a snob about them too. They have to be just right to be cute.
The Reef Stargazer flip flops fit the bill.
All right y'all, time to get back to the magic of Disney. Peace out.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
The Saturday Outfit
If your life is anything like mine (and for the majority of you I think it is) than Saturday's can be very random. This past Saturday consisted of making a big breakfast for everyone, going to Ainsley's basketball game, cleaning out my car, dropping/picking up Jake from his social skills group and scrubbing my shower.
Its kinda hard to dress for such a varied schedule. So most Saturday's I end up in some version of workout gear (and believe me, I am not saying that's wrong because if its wrong I don't want to be right). This week, though, I decided to demonstrate to the fine folks who would also be crowded into the Pinehurst Elementary School gym that I owned more than running tights and fleece jackets.
Enter: The Saturday Outift.
I wish I had taken a full body shot but, alas, I did not.
Here's what you are seeing (and not seeing). I have on a comfy red flannel shirt that I bought a few seasons ago at Banana Republic. My favorite pair of BR jeans (so soft, Special Edition straight leg jeans that I can only find at the outlet making me wonder just how "special" they are). Its a solid standby outfit. But at the last minute I thought how cute my Sutton necklace would look if I took off the sparkle chain and made it longer (remember, this is the necklace you can wear five ways). I threw that baby on and I felt like I was actually dressed up! I was on the fence about this necklace, because of cost, for a long time but I have to say it is becoming one of my favorite pieces!
What do you think?
Find it here: http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/jewelry/necklaces/necklaces-all
Its kinda hard to dress for such a varied schedule. So most Saturday's I end up in some version of workout gear (and believe me, I am not saying that's wrong because if its wrong I don't want to be right). This week, though, I decided to demonstrate to the fine folks who would also be crowded into the Pinehurst Elementary School gym that I owned more than running tights and fleece jackets.
Enter: The Saturday Outift.
Here's what you are seeing (and not seeing). I have on a comfy red flannel shirt that I bought a few seasons ago at Banana Republic. My favorite pair of BR jeans (so soft, Special Edition straight leg jeans that I can only find at the outlet making me wonder just how "special" they are). Its a solid standby outfit. But at the last minute I thought how cute my Sutton necklace would look if I took off the sparkle chain and made it longer (remember, this is the necklace you can wear five ways). I threw that baby on and I felt like I was actually dressed up! I was on the fence about this necklace, because of cost, for a long time but I have to say it is becoming one of my favorite pieces!
What do you think?
Find it here: http://www.stelladot.com/shop/en_us/jewelry/necklaces/necklaces-all
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