FOREVER21- HAUL

I love Forever 21. It's always stylish & affordable & fun. I was going for drinks with the hubby & needed something cute & flirty. This was the winner.

Strappy orange tuxedo top. ($18)
I wore this bracelet($4.80) Earrings($2.80)
Sorry I forgot to turn this pic around. This style/print is everywhere now. The feathers, peacock, & jungle prints. Too cute.($17)
The summer sales have started to make room for fall clothes. Time to hit up the sales!!

Where do you love shopping? Online?

MAC COLOUR CRAFT HAUL

These 2 are my lonesome purchases. Fad-Dabulous (L) & Smooth Merge(R)
The blushes were all really pretty, but I have similar. This is a swatch of Fad-Dabulous. It's more of a peach & the glitter isn't chunky. It turns out a pretty gold.

This is my MSF in Smooth merge. This is very shiny & glittery. Also very pretty. The strips could be worn separately.
Or they could be swirled together & you get a blush from it.
The whole collection is very pretty, but dupable. The e/s were great, but I can't wear mineral e/s, so that was out. In all I think I got what I'll wear. The other MSF's & blushes were like past collections, same colors again. The MSF"s were too shiny. My pores look huge, & it isn't so pretty on the cheeks. I think the prices went up too; $27MSF, & $21 Blush. Did they?
What are your thoughts? What else is worth looking at?

MAC COO + FASHION HAUL

I made a small trip to the CCO & I found a couple of things from the Ungaro collection. I really like a lot of the collection. It's another collection I passed over of course.

E/S in Mineral & L/S Freckletone. I was excited about the l/s because I wanted that color. It's a really pretty deep nude/brown.
These shoes are by Chinese Laundry. The are very high & very comfortable.I love the color. They look great with everything.
I love this dress. The color is pretty & details are pretty.
This is my favorite. It can be worn as a dress or with leggings. The top is beaded & I love the colors. My shoes look pretty with it too.
I love summer clothes & shoes. What's your favorite summer shoe or dress? What's your favorite season?

10 HONEST THINGS ABOUT YOU - TAG

I was tagged by the very beautiful & interesting Su-pah from Treasure Trove of Makeup.

Tell your readers 10 things about you that they may or may not know, but are true. Tag ten people with the award, and be sure to let them know they've been tagged (a quick comment on their blog will do). Don't forget to link back to the blogger who tagged you.

1. In the last 8 years I have moved 4 times & out of state 1 time. I never though I would leave my family, friends & home. I know people want to, but I was happy. It was very hard when you land in a place w/2 small kids & you know don't know anyone.

2. I have 2 girls & 2 dogs(pug & boxer) who are all my babies!

3. The first lipstick I bought was named Ice Blue Pink. It was a very white, frosty baby pink. It looked great with my braces.

4. I became interested in makeup about 2 years ago. I felt like I wore the same product or lip color or eye color. I got tired of looking the same so I started watching YT. I began blogging because I was excited about the things I discovered, & wanted to talk about the things I didn't.

5. My family has owned restaurant businesses my whole life. My grandparents owned a restaurant in Europe & a bakery before coming to the U.S. I worked there since I learned how to give change back, & stopped when I became pregnant. I planned on opening something on my own, but it's tough with such tough economic times.

6. I got married when I was young. I had known my hubby a long time, but we never really had much to say. I hadn't seen him in years. I bumped into him & I swear it was love at first sight. Marriage is great, but it's also a hard job that you have to work at.

7. No matter what I do in my life, my children will be my greatest accomplishment. I want to teach them to be the best human beings & have them make the best life for themselves. I want to teach them to care about others.

8. My hubby is an artist. He does have a 9 to 5 in this field, but he could really work with anything to create something beautiful.

9. I am an honest person. I don't like to lie or be lied to. But what I figured out is that people don't want to hear or know the truth. They would rather you lie to them. I used to be more expressive, but have learned to scale back.

10. I am glad I started blogging because I think it is outlet from life & situations. I have met great people, & kind people. I wish people were so open in the real world, not just the cyber one.

I'm sorry if it's a long response. I tag all of you. Please tell me if you do the tag. I would love to know more about you.

Thanks xo

MAC 109 DUPE + FOUNDATION BRUSH COMPARISON

This is a review/comparison of my foundation brushes.

Both under $8 This is where I got my brushes, but many sites offer the same brushes.

(L)-Deluxe Buffer(Coastal scents) (R)-Kabuki on a Stick(Crown Brushes)- Mac 109 Dupe

I reviewed the buffer brush the other day, & I have been using the Kabuki on a Stick for a week, & I love both. They both give you the flawless air-brush look.

There are the main differences:
Deluxe Buffer: Kabuki on a Stick

1. Uses more product 1. Only need 1-2 drops foundation

2. Gives Med.-Full coverage 2. Med. coverage

3. Heavy handle 3. Light weight

4. Doesn't shed 4. Sheds more

5. Great for powder foundation 5. Good for setting foundation or bronzer

I use both everyday. You could find them both at Crown brushes or Coastalscents.

I wanted to include this Deluxe Oval Shadow Brush also, if your going to be brush hauling. It picks up & packs on color like crazy! I'm loving it & it $2.39.
Which is you favorite brush & who's it from?

AVEENO MOISTURIZING LOTION & SUNLESS TANNER- PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

COST:$10@drugstores,Walmart,Target

COLORS: Light/Medium/Dark skin tone

This is the best self tanner because it doubles as a 24 HR. moisturizer. This is really more of a moisturizer with a hint of self tanner. The best part is that the color it gives you is a brown tan, not an orange. My skin feels baby soft. I use it after I shower & I have healthy looking & feeling skin.
I love all the Aveeno products. All their products are dermatologist recommended. I haven't broken out, but I only use it on my face 2x's a week.

What I 'm really excited about trying is this moisturizer in the new customized dial color. You move the dial according to how dark you want to be.

Do you have a good self tanner to recommend?

BATISTE DRY SHAMPOO-REVIEW

COST:$8 @ Sally's Beauty Supply

This is a dry shampoo that you spray on your roots or through your hair to give a clean look. After you spray it, massage through your hair then brush out.

This smells really good & is easy to use. I think it's the best dry shampoo I've tried so far.

I have dark hair, so I have to use this sparingly or my hair will have a gray/white color. Not good. If you have light brown to blonde hair, this is the best product. My hubby even uses it, & he doesn't use hair products. my daughter uses this all the time. They both need to wash their hair everyday, & this lets them skip a day.

I have repurchased many times already. Just be careful how much you use with dark hair would my only negative.

What's your feeling on dry shampoos?