Morning Coffee in the Park

ASOS Dress (on sale only $23 & more colors!) / River Island Bucket Bag (sold out), similar Here / Via Spiga ‘Gwenda’ Sandal / Hat / Kendra Scott Ring & Necklace 

The other morning my family and I got a box of donuts and coffee and ate them in the park.  After eating we walked around for about an hour.  It was such an amazing way to start the day.  I love being outside first thing enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful scenery around me.
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Birthday Party Makeup Look

birthday party makeup

This month Ulta Beauty turns 25!  She’s all grown up! :)  This inspired me to share a makeup look I like to wear to a birthday party or any fun celebration.

The key to an awesome birthday party makeup look is for it to be fun.  When I walk into a party I want my makeup to say that I came to have a good time!!  Nothing says more fun to me than a great pink lip and glowing highlight!  I’m obsessed with this Urban Decay ‘Anarchy’ lip and of course the Becca Highlight!

Having my lip and highlight being the main focus, I wear more of a neutral eyeshadow look with smudged out black eyeliner.  I’m wearing Stila Kitten eyeshadow on the lid to add just a little sparkle to the eyes, and Lorac Pro Matte Palette to blend and add dimension.  This palette is amazing!  Great matte shadow colors and very easy to blend.

Then apply several coats of mascara or your favorite lashes.  I spray Urban Decay makeup setting spray to keep my makeup looking fresh all night long.

I’m using Big Sexy Hair ‘flip it over’ to give my hair tons of body and volume.  Flirty hair to match my rockin’ pink lip.  I spray one of my favorite perfumes and I’m ready to go party!

Products Used:
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick ‘Anarchy’ / Becca ‘Moonstone’ Highlight / Stila ‘Kitten’ Eyeshadow / Lorac Pro Matte Palette / Too Faced ‘Better than Sex’ Mascara / Stila Eyeliner / Urban Decay ‘All Nighter’ Makeup Setting Spray / Jimmy Choo Parfum / Big Sexy Hair ‘Flip it Over’
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Graphic Tee & Full Midi Skirt

Graphic Tee (see below) / ChicWish Skirt / Enzo Angiolini Shoes / Clutch (similar) / BCBG Earrings / Michael Kors Sunglasses / Bite Beauty ‘Plum’ Lipstick

Dressy meets casual with this graphic tee and midi skirt.  Graphic tees aren’t meant just to be worn with jeans.  Wear them with your favorite skirt for an updated look.  I wore these gorgeous BCBG earrings to keep it more on the dressy side.  The graphic tee I am wearing is old and no longer available.  Here are some of my favorite graphic tees at the moment:


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The Best Under Eye De-Puffer

Benefit Puff Off

Over the last several months, pretty much since spring, my allergies have been out of control! (they say allergies in the midwest are are at an all time worst they have ever been-ugh!)  Combine that with a lot of traveling, getting sick several times and lack of sleep and I have had a less than ideal under eye situation.  On really bad morning I have woken up and my under eye is so puffy it looks like I was punched in the eye.

Applying cold can help with puffiness, but it can take 10-15 minutes of application to see any results.  Another issue I get along with puffiness is dryness and fine lines.  Dryness can come from allergies and fine lines is a direct result of puffiness.  Needless to say I have been on the search for a product that works effectively and quickly!

I ordered Benefit Puff Off out of desperation to find something that would work.  I honestly didn’t think it would work as good as it claims.  But it does!  The ironing tip seemed a bit cheesy (“so cheesy?” – name that show!).  But if it works it works!

How I apply it: In the morning I cleanse and moisturize, then apply ‘Puff Off’.  I squeeze a small amount out and dot it in several places in my under eye area.  I use the “iron” to gently smooth out the product, using little to no pressure, around my entire under eye area, from outer corner to inner corner.  I apply makeup as usual.

What it does for me: I notice almost immediate de-puffing results.  It also smooths the entire area, diminishing any fine lines and creating a satin like finish.  It dries instantly so I can immediately apply makeup.

Puff Off has been in my beauty travel bag everywhere I have gone in the last several months.  And it has be used on countless occasions at home.  If you are puffy for whatever reason; bad nights sleep, up to late, partying the night before, crying, reaction to a skin care product, etc, this will work wonders on you.