One Hundreth Post & Make-up of the Day

 Hey everyone!

Yesssss!! It's the weekend. I can't tell you how thrilled I am to sleep in tomorrow. Oh my goodness I have been awake everyday this week at 4am... Really sucks!

I just wanted to announce that this is my 100th post!!! YAY! Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I am loving the blog world and love all my wonderful readers. You all are amazing and I'm so thankful that you take time out of your day to read my blog. It's a work in the making and I'm trying to think of things to make it even more enjoyable to read!

I am hoping that by next year I will have a better camera to work with. I know how much better it makes a blog, but thank you to everyone for sticking with me and my blurry-ness! LOL.

I just wanted to do a quick make up of the day! This is my day to day make up that makes me feel pretty and confident. I like going with simple colors and simple application.

I know it might look like I have a ton of products.. but really, it takes me under ten minutes to do my make up everyday. I don't like spending all my time doing my make up. I like spending more time doing my hair..lol

The products above are:

- Laura Mercier Silk Foundation in Medium Ivory
- M.A.C Studio fix powder in C3
- Smashbox bronzer (I also alternate with NARS Laguna)
- Bobbi Brown Peony Blush (recommended by Veronika of Veronika's blushing)
- NARS Albatross highlighter
- Maybelline's Age Rewind Instant Dark Circle Eraser
- M.A.C gel liner in dipdown
- M.A.C loose eyeshadow in Vanilla
- NARS eyeshadow in Belissima (I actually use the darker shade on my eyebrows.. I know.. weird huh?)
- L'Oreal Million Lashes in Black
- Forever 21 lipgloss (just a very sheer, glossy, pink-y/sparkle-y color)

That's pretty much it ladies. Of course I switch up my make up here and there, but that is just a basic idea of products I use on a daily basis. When I go out though, I like to play up my eyes more, but during the week, I just like to keep it simple and fresh.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! I went shopping today so I will post all about my new purchases tomorrow.. stay tuned!!

xo
Mel

August Favorites!!!

Hey hey!!

Hope everyone is having a good day. I have the day off today, so I'm spending my day relaxing and cleaning up, especially my bathroom. I can't believe how dirty is was. I even had to wash the walls because my foundation must have squirted all over the place. I'm running low on my Laura Mercier foundation so I have been squeezing out every last bit before I have to buy another. I might actually try a drugstore brand this time around. I have heard really awesome stuff about a few of them, so later today I might head up there and take a peek.

Usually when I have a day off, BF takes the car. It helps my spending soooo much! The mall is at least like 20 min driving away, so unless I want to jump on a couple of buses, I ain't going!!! lol

So for today's post, I know lots of bloggers out there do a monthly favorites, so since I have really been loving a few things over the month of August, I thought I would do my own favorites post!!

Here we go...

My first favorite has to be my M.A.C Mineralize Skin Finish in Perfect Topping

I use this over top of my blush. It has the most pretty sheen to it, and since it has all different colors of pink and pearl, it gives off the most perfect pinky glow. I highly recommend this to every girl out there. It's very sheer, so that's why I wear it over a matte blush, and also as a highligher on my cheek bones. It also doesn't go on cake-y or anything, so be prepared to look incredibly gorgeous if you use this. It also photographs really nicely. This just gives you a beautiful glow.. Love it!!!


My next FAV, is a bronzer that my mom gave me. It's from Smashbox and the color is Halo

This bronzer is very pigmented, so you don't need much at all. It is also on the dark side, so you really only need a really tiny amount, but the finish is gorgeous!! I have been using this all summer and giving my NARS Laguna bronzer a rest. You can also control how much bronzer you want, by turning the bottom. Those slits in the bronzer actually cut the solid bronzer bar, so it's fresh every time you use it. It also helps it not to spill everywhere like loose bronzers do. I really really love this and will definitely purchase this for myself when it runs out. I think it's a little on the pricey side, but you seriously don't need much of it at all!!! :)


Next up, is for my hair.  I have been really loving my Moroccan Oil.

I bought a tiny bottle of it awhile ago and it's still more than half full. I put a tiny amount on my damp hair, but only the ends. I also put a little bit as a finishing product when my hair is styled. Again, ONLY on my ends, and maybe any frizzy areas or flyaway hairs. You really don't need much. I just feel like my hair is protected from heat when I use this. It's not heavy, so that's why you don't need much. A girlfriend of mine had a really bad experience lately going from dark brown, to putting light blonde highlights in.. Her hair BROKE off (poor thing), and a couple of us recommended using the Moroccan Oil to help smooth it out and protect it so it wouldn't break anymore. She said she is having really great results with the oil, and it's helping to keep her hair looking more silky and smooth, rather than dry and brittle. If you dont' have this... you must invest!!! Trust me, it's well worth it.



For the body... I have the most sensitive skin that any person could have. Everything bothers it and I break into either a rash, or I break out.. Uggghhh.. hate it!!! I decided I would give Dove Baby Soap a try.

I figured that if it's so gentle on baby's skin, then it would be with mine. I totally love this!!! My skin gets clean without the rash or breakouts. This is my saviour soap and I don't think I can go back to anything else now!!! You can also get this fragrance-free and dye-free too.


Another item for my hair that I am LOVING... Are  Soft Circle Headbands

These headbands you can buy in the Dollar Store. They are sooooo comfy when I'm lounging around, when I'm doing a hot yoga class, when I'm washing my face at night, or even just to go out and do some groceries. I absolutely LOVE these!! I have been noticing that I am totally grabbing for this soft headband lately. You can get lots of different colors too. I have this black on above, and also a white one too (although it gets dirty fast which sucks!)


Lastly... My most favorite August favorite is... Coconut Water!!

Coconut water is soooooo good for you!!! It helps with so many things. I started drinking this for my hair, skin and nails. It really sweet, but I got used to it, and now I'm obsessed with it. I just buy it in a can, and have half the can or the full can each day. It also helps fill your sweet cravings too... BONUS!!! The kind I buy has pulp (coconut chunks) in it. It tasted kind of gross at first, but I just strain the chunks of coconut out, and then I usually eat it afterwards, or if I don't feel like it, just toss it... I like to put things into my body that are good for me, instead of just outside. So I have been taking Vitamin E with a daily vitamin, and also drinking coconut water, I think it's a good start to work on my insides too. If you haven't tried this, just buy one can and see if you like it. It takes a little getting used to, but it helps fill you up, and also quenches your thirst. I love it!!!!

That's it for my August favorites. I hope you all have a nice evening and I will see you tomorrow!!! :)

xo
Mel