So the Sephora VIB Sale snuck up on me this year...
I wasn't expecting to get access to it as early as tomorrow, November 3rd, but I'm not complaining. And even though I've cut back on how much makeup I buy and how much makeup I own, there are still a few things on my wishlist. My cart currently has five items in it, but that could definitely change over night.
Are you someone who wears makeup while working out? To be completely honest, I do. Not a lot! Just mascara. But lately, I've noticed with the popular athleisure trend has come a new trend for makeup specifically made to last through your HIIT workout.
The first that I ever tried was from Tarte. Their Lifted mascara didn't work for me, but their dry shampoo did {it's amazing}. And now, Clinique has a new line called CliniqueFIT. I put their workout mascara, plus a few others, to the test and had to share the results.
I'm torturing myself during this spending freeze by spending my time looking through catalogs. It's a blessing and a curse. This Sunday, September 3rd, is the first day of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty event. I looked at the offerings earlier this week and, to be completely honest, it's not their best.
But!
That doesn't mean that there aren't some really good products scattered throughout the 21 days. And since you're all probably allowed to shop as you please, I put all of my favorites in this week's new video!
Since I'm on a spending freeze, I've spent a lot of time doing two things. I've been browsing a ton of new arrivals for the upcoming fall season at J. Crew and Anthropologie. I've also been watching anti-hauls on YouTube.
If you're not familiar with the anti-haul concept, it's exactly what it sounds like. People sit and tell you the things they won't be buying and why. I love it because it's actually a great reminder that we don't need to have everything. Just because it's the hot new item or the pair of shoes every blogger is wearing doesn't mean that it needs to make its way into our closet, too. Besides, who wants to look just like everyone else anyway?
I've been wanting to make this type of video for quite some time now and felt like my current zero shopping budget made it the best time to get my feet wet.
You might think that I'm a little late in the summer to be sharing this. But honestly, it's never too late to talk about sunscreen and protecting your skin.
I wear sunscreen all year round. That's right. I wear it every single day, which means that I have tried a lot and gone through many, many tubes and bottles and sprays. And even though it's August, it's really never too late to share the best sunscreen you should be using.
If you love makeup like I do, then you're probably already aware of the Sephora sale that starts tomorrow. Since makeup is rarely ever on a discount, it's a great time to stock up on favorites or buy those luxury items you've had on your wishlist. I already have my cart full and ready to check out, but I wanted to share my top recommendations with all of you first!
Here's all the sale information that you need to know for each member tier!:
VIB Rouge: April 18 - 24, 15% off with code ROUGESPRING
VIB: April 19 - 24, 15% off with code VIBSPRING
BI: April 19-24, 10% off with code BISPRING
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo// For the past month or so, I've been using brow powder instead of a pencil and it's the best thing. I think it looks much softer and more natural but still lets you build a bold brow. I've tried a few but Anastasia Beverly Hills always knocks it out of the park with their brow products.
Clarisonic Mia 2 // I've had this for years. I try to take really good care of my skin and the Clarisonic Mia 2 plays a huge part in that. I use it, at most, three times a week with this brush head.
Tarte Tartelette in Bloom Palette // This is my go-to and all-time favorite! I love the warm-toned mix of mattes and shimmers and that each row can create the perfect eye look. This is pretty much the perfect eyeshadow palette, and I promise you'll love it as much as I do!
Living Proof Dry Shampoo// This dry shampoo beats all others. There's a reason that so many people love this and it's rated so highly. If you're like me and have dark hair, you don't have to worry about a white cast or any powder residue being left in your hair, something I worry about all the time. Plus, it smells amazing!
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber DeTox Hydra-Gel Eye Patches// Since I have dry skin, I'm always looking for products to help hydrate it. I hadn't tested a ton of eye creams before finding these, but once I did, there was no turning back. There are 30 pairs in this tub so you definitely get your money's worth. I use them twice a week, and it's really made a difference!
Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover// Caroline Hirons recommends this all the time, and with her knowledge of skincare, I had to try it. It is honestly so great at removing all of my makeup, even waterproof mascara. It doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy and it's actually rather moisturizing.
Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Candle // Jo Malone has arrived at Sephora! Exciting news, right? The candles are pricey, but they smell amazing! I know everyone loves Peony and Blush Suede {to be honest, it is a very pretty scent} but Wood Sage and Sea Salt is my personal favorite. It's fresh with just the right hint of woodsy earthiness.
NARS Blush in Deep Throat// So everyone loves and raves about NARS Orgasm blush. Guess what? I'm not one of them. There are much better and more pigmented colors in their blush line, including this one. Deep Throat is more peachy than pink and has significantly less glitter in my opinion. If you're looking for something with less shimmer, this is your best bet. I think the color pay off is better here, too...
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light // When people first talked about this as a setting powder, I didn't really get it. While searching for a new one though, I finally decided to spend the money and try it and you know what? Everyone was right. This is a great all over face powder. It has a slight radiant sheen to it so you'll be looking glowy {in a good way!} all day.
Shiseido Facial Cotton Pads// OK, so you might think I'm crazy for spending $10 on cotton pads, but these are the best. They are so soft - like little pillows that you use to remove makeup or apply toner to your face. They are definitely worth the splurge!
belif True Cream Moisturizing Bomb// My dry and sensitive skin loves this stuff. It's lightweight but incredibly powerful. If you're skin is looking or feeling parched, this will work wonders overnight!
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Color Splash Lipstick// This is a recent release from Tarte and one of their best lipstick formulas. It's super hydrating but has a slight matte finish. Crazy, right? The color selection they put out is great, but I especially love Set Sail and Siesta, two nude shades that are perfect for every day.
I had so many other things I wanted to include in this list, but then we'd be here for days. I'm sharing more of my recommendations and favorites below!
I had a bit of a dry skin issue at the end of January and beginning of February. While I've tried really hard to take better of my skin, sometimes these break outs just happen.
If you haven't seen me talk about it in the past, I have eczema and have been dealing with it my entire life. And that's not an exaggeration - a few days after I was born, I already had eczema rashes on my face. I've gone through periods where my skin looks amazing, but I've also had months where my skin is so dry, covered in rashes, and inflamed. My skin is so sensitive and reacts to so many different things so I have to stay away from scratchy fabrics {no one wants to deal with those anyway} and anything with a fragrance. I'm so careful about reading the labels to see what clothes are made of and the list of ingredients on makeup and skincare. Hey, you can never be too careful!
Since I've just recently figured out what was causing my latest outbreak and my skin is finally looking better, I thought I would share my favorite skincare products that I've been using over the past year. I honestly really love these products and can attest that they work. Sometimes I'll think that my skin is finally looking better so I can try something else, only to realize that I should just stick to what works. You can find the full list of products on my YouTube channel! And I would love it if you would subscribe while you're there!
If you have any products that you think I should try, please let me know!
I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things after Christmas and then a super fun vacation in the Dominican Republic. I have plans for lots of new content this year here on my blog and on my YouTube channel, and I really hope you'll stick around to see it!
Since it is 2017, I had to share my favorite things from last year. I covered everything from makeup and haircare to food and fashion. I've linked to everything on my YouTube channel so make sure to head there for a full list!
Christmas is just a few days away! I'm super excited, but I'm also gearing up for a really fun trip to Club Med Punta Cana on Monday. I'll be splitting my time the next two days between wrapping presents and packing my new suitcase.
Since I'll be in much warmer weather next week and while ringing in the new year, I wanted to make sure that I packed my makeup bag full of items to keep me bronzed and glowy. To be honest, I've taken a lot less items than in previous years so my makeup case is actually filled with a combination of makeup and skincare products. The full list of products {with links} can be found on my YouTube channel!
Sephora had their VIB Rouge/VIB sale in early November, and you know I couldn't pass that up. I bought a lot of things that I'd used up, some Christmas gifts, and skincare products I've been wanting to try. I got everything on my list so I consider this year's sale a success!
I would love to know if you purchases anything during the Sephora sale! For a full list of what I purchased, make sure to visit my YouTube channel and please subscribe!
Today is the day! It's the first day of the Sephora VIB Rouge Sale! Makeup and beauty products of any kind rarely ever go on sale, so even though it's just 20% off you should definitely be taking advantage of this discount.
I wanted to share my recommendations of what to get and what's on my wish list. My tips for this sale are to purchase the things that you use the most and start your holiday shopping. If you reach for it every day, then you probably go through it a lot and now is the time to stock up and buy a back up or two. That doesn't mean you shouldn't get any new fun holiday items {you should} but put those go-tos in your cart first!
Use the code 20ROUGE to shop the VIB Rouge sale starts November 4th until November 7th. For the VIB sale, use the code 20VIB to shop between November 11th and November 14th.
A new month = new monthly favorites. Makeup, food, fashion, Gilmore Girls... I covered all the important things. Plus, I made a decision about how to go about videos for the rest of the year!
From now til the end of the year, I'll be posting twice a week! Every Monday and Thursday {minus Thanksgiving}, I'll have more hauls, more planner videos, more favorites. I have so many things I wanted to film and realized I couldn't fit it in just uploading once a week. I'll still be posting here, more often too since the holidays are coming. So make sure to visit here and subscribe to my YouTube channel so that you don't miss a thing!
Over the weekend, I took on the daunting task of decluttering all of my make up and nail polish. I let go of a ton of things that I just wasn't using, and I'm so happy about it! It was honestly such a relief. I highly suggest doing this since you're most likely going to find things that you haven't used or things that have expired. I promise it's super helpful and that you'll be so glad to have cleared up some space in your makeup collection.
... Especially since that means more space for new makeup goodies ;]
It's officially fall! And it's almost the end of September. You know what that means... It's time for another monthly favorites video! This month I have quite the mix of food, lifestyle, and beauty things. Part of that is because I've been trying out a bunch of new food since my hospital visit {an un-favorite of the month} and because I'm keen on trying to incorporate more than just beauty things in my monthly favorites videos.
Make sure to check back here tomorrow for a super fun and tasty recipe! ;]
The weather is still quite warm here in the NJ, but I'm already looking forward to anything and everything fall fashion. I recently purchased this off-the-shoulder sweater dress in a beautiful olive color and can't wait to wear it in colder temperatures.
And while I was I shopping around for that, I found some other great things that would be fun additions to your closet and makeup drawer. The best part? They're all under $100! Great style doesn't have to come with a high price tag. There are so many affordable good quality pieces out there that will still have you looking stylish throughout the season.
I've been trying really hard to cut down on the makeup I own, but sometimes I just can't help myself. A brand new Ulta store opened up near me and I just couldn't pass up heading in to see what it! And since I was already in the area, I drove over {literally across the street} to the mall to see what was new in Sephora. I decided to share everything I bought in a little haul video for you guys!
Can you believe that it's September? The year is flying by... And I'm so excited! I love fall and winter and the holiday season so I'm happy to soon be rid of the summer weather.
While we wait for the first day of fall to arrive, I'm sharing all the things I loved, sort of loved, and didn't love in the month of August. A full list of everything mentioned in my newest video is on my YouTube channel!
I did it! I actually have another video for all of you, and it has me feeling super accomplished. I haven't filmed a monthly favorites in quite awhile so this is more like a round-up of things I've been loving and using since April. The full list of products is on the YouTube page.
Note: I realized after I uploaded this video that I forgot to include a picture of the couch I mentioned, but I do include a link to the website!
I know that everyone is talking about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but I wanted to break it up just a bit to show you some new beauty and makeup things I've acquired over the past month or so. I made some purchases and Ulta and House of Lashes and had the boxes sitting unopened for nearly a month. Since I haven't filmed a video in quite some time, I decided a little unboxing/makeup haul would be the perfect way to get back into the swing of things.
I haven't filmed a favorites video in months. The last time I posted a video like this was in January when I talked about all of my favorite things from 2015. But I'm trying to get back into my video groove and decided to sit down in front of my camera this weekend to film a couple things.
This one isn't really a monthly favorites since I talk about things that I've been loving since the beginning of the year. So you can bet this video is a bit longer than usual and I seem to talk on and on about things, but what can you do?
A full list of products mentioned in the video are on YouTube!
