Pour Yourself A Drink ;-

"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together." 
-Elizabeth Taylor

Thanks to Seventeen Magazine and Milani Cosmetics, I got the chance to try out some pretty awesome makeup. The lip colors were a little out of my comfort range, but I wore them with confidence. I believe that nothing makes a woman happier than wine, a kind man, and new makeup. Luckily I have all three! Not only did I receive new makeup, but Seventeen also sent me Australian Gold sunscreen. It was SPF 30 which is perfect for skin. I will give a brief description and feedback on each product below!

I wanted to go for a more elegant look in the maroon dress, so I chose to go with SeneGence LipSense Fire N ice gloss and Milani #11 Beach Sand Eyeshadow. The gloss from SeneGence is a long lasting lip stain and I definitely recommend it. It is one of my top 5 favorite lip items. The Milani Beach Sand eyeshadow is the perfect color. It is a sparkly gold and could be worn with absolutely anything. It would look great if you were to use it and transition it into a smokey eye.<------------> I wanted my pinks to pop in the picture on the right so of course I went with a nice dark pair of jeans and a sassy black top. I chose to wear Milani's  Fiery Coral Liquid Color on my lips along with their Delizioso Pink Baked Powder Blush, Black Eyeliner, Runway Lashes Mascara, and Beach Sand Eyeshadow. This was one of my most favorite looks. Milani's fiery coral lip color goes perfect with my hot pink wedges. I also adored the delizioso pink blush because it was a simple pink and it wasn't too harsh. It was easy to blend and I was able to lighten the color to match my look.

Above you can see all of the amazing goodies 

given to me by Seventeen and Milani.

Liquid Eye (liquid like eye liner pencil): This is such an awesome eyeliner. I love it. I'm really bad with liquid eyeliner, so this gives me the liquid effect but in a pencil! Not to mention it goes on super smooth.

Anti-Feathering Lip Liner: This is just a clear lip liner pencil that simply keeps your lip stick from bleeding over your lips. I've used this one numerous times and I think it's a must have. This is an item that doesn't used as much as it should.

Brow & Eye Highlighters: This is the light and dark pencil you see in the picture. The brown tint matches perfectly with my brows and if I press too hard and make them too dark, the lighter side makes it easy to lighten the color. It goes on smooth and is super easy to blend.

Brow Shaping (Liquid Gel): I love this stuff. I have some crazy eyebrows that like to do whatever they please. This makes it simple for me to tame the lions. The brush is like a mascara brush and you just sweep the clear gel across your eyebrows.

Red My Lips Lip Gloss: This is bright bright BRIGHT red. It's a normal lip gloss in a fierce color. If you do not like the glossy sticky lips, this is not for you. I loved the color, but I myself am not a gloss person!

Best Red Lip Stick: This is Milani's BRIGHT red lip stick. So for you ladies that don't like sticky gloss like stated above, Milani has you covered with this sexy color. It goes on smooth and it stays on long. It is the perfect shade for a night out on the town, a romantic dinner, or a holiday celebration.

Runway Lashes (Instant Volume Mascara): This mascara is a voluminous mascara and it suited to pump your lashes up. It'll go on a little clumpy but can easily be smoothed out. I mixed it with my other mascaras because I am a mascara addict.

Mango Tango Power Lip: This is a moisturizing gloss stain that IS NOT sticky and the color is popping. It will not dry your lips out and the color is perfect for summer. 

Beach Sand Eye Shadow: This eye shadow is one of my top choices. The color is perfect and it has a dash of glitter and what female doesn't love glitter? This shadow can be used for a clean natural look or a sexy night on the town look.

Fiery Coral Liquid Color: I died and went to heaven when I used this. I was so scared to apply it, but as soon as it hit my lips I fell in love. I applied this lip color in the picture on the top right. I recommend this liquid color to anyone who has a tan complexion. It will make you gorgeous!

Delizioso Pink Baked Blush: This is a bright pink blush. It gives you that cute rosy cheek look and if you put it on too strong, you can easily blend it with your regular powder. I made sure that my powder and this blush blended in great together. 

This Australian Gold Continuous Spray was the perfect gift for summer. I used it when I was trying to get my base tan and then passed it over to my boyfriend. He continues to use it every day when we head out to the pool. It goes on clear and dries quickly. So it is great for those mommas that have little ones running around. I've read that anything above SPF 50 does not truly work, so I like to stick with SPF 30. I think that is a perfect middle for my skin town since I don't usually burn and I tan fairly easy. I would recommend this to anyone who plans on hitting the beach or laying out by the pool this summer! It's a hot little goodie that everyone needs!

The Charcoal You Don't Have To Light On Fire;-

When you hear the word charcoal, you think about hamburgers, hot dogs, a beautiful sunny day, and a fun time with your friends and family! Well Biore has created an amazing facial cleanser that will have you smoking hot for the summer! The craziest part is, the ingredients include charcoal! 

This deep pore cleanser has skin purifying technology that deep cleans 2x better than your normal cleanser! You can feel it working just seconds after you rub it on your face! You can use it in the morning or at night. I wet my face and rub some on right before I get in the shower. That way I can just climb in the shower and wash it off! I love how it makes my face feel super fresh and clean! Who doesn't want to have a beautiful and acne free face this time of year? Check out some of my pictures from a family birthday party! I used Biore Charcoal Cleanser that morning!

As you can tell, I definitely was having a great time! I wouldn't be smiling like that if my face was covered in oil and my pores were clogged! Remember if you want a clear face, it goes beyond your facial cleanser! Be sure to wash your pillow cases often and never use so much cleanser that you dry your skin out! This can also cause a breakout. Be sure to use a light moisturizer to keep your face vibrant! 

We All Want To Be Fabulous

Being fabulous is not only about what you wear or how awesome your personality is. Being fabulous also involves keeping your skin clean, clear, and healthy. I've two incredible products that Seventeen Magazine sent me recently that I have fallen in love with!

Let me introduce you to Murad Acne Spot Fast Fix.This stuff is beyond amazing! I've never found anything that worked as fast as Murad. Put it on before bed and your breakout will be smaller if not gone over night! You can buy it at your local Ulta. 

You can also buy it online! Right now Ulta has free shipping after spending $25!
www.Ulta.com

The next product is Clump Crusher by lashblast. This mascara is a Covergirl mascara! It's a great product by a great company. It keeps your eyelashes clump free and it even adds volume! You are certain to look hot out on the town with fabulous eyelashes! This product can be found at any Walmart, local drug store, or local Ulta!

Who knew that shampoo could be cute?

Seventeen Magazine recently sent me Herbal Essences new Hydralicious &; De-Damage Boost Swirls shampoo and conditioner! This stuff is seriously the bomb! Living down south you never know if it's going to be scorching hot, freezing cold, extremely windy, or if the sky is going to fall out. These products have turned my hair around since I started using it. I used to have very damaged hair due to the weather and using a straightener, but now my hair is as smooth as it has ever been! The shampoo is an awesome purple color that is true to its name; it's completely swirly. I absolutely love it! I'm a huge fan of colors and I'll buy a product based on it's color. Herbal Essences has definitely won me over with this product! If you are looking for a new shampoo and conditioner to try; you should hit up your local Walmart, Target, etc. and try this stuff out! I promise you'll love it. Not to mention the wonderful berry scent that lasts for hours! :D

Marc Jacobs Fragrances;-

Seventeen Magazine has done it again! They have sent me something extremely fantastic to try out. With the special edition November Hunger Games issue of Seventeen, I was sent two Marc Jacobs fragrance samples!

Daisy and Daisy Eau So Fresh are two beautifully smelling scents. If you love the smell of spring, then these scents are for you! You can wear these scents all year round and always be reminded of the beautiful flowers that bloom when the sun is shining and the weather is nice and warm!

Daisy has this super cute bottle with precious white flowers!

Like I said, it will remind you of that wonderful spring weather.

Daisy Eau So Fresh is a tall glass bottle with multicolored flowers!

This was definitely my favorite of the two!

Be sure to stop by your nearest Belk, Sephora, Ulta, or other perfume distributor to purchase yours!

Sally Hansen Nail Polish Ya'll

Thanks to Sally Hansen and Seventeen Magazine, I had the chance to try out the new fuzzy coat polish from Sally Hansen. I wasn't really a fan of the fuzzy coat, but that is probably because I don't like the color green. I absolutely LOVED the texture or "fuzziness" of the polish though.  As you can tell, I am not very good at painting my nails. This is the reason why I always go and get my nails done. There are many colors to choose from; Wool Lite (pink), All Yarned Up (multicolor), Peach Fuzz (orange), Tight Knit (blue), Fuzz-Sea (sea foam), Wool Knot (light blue), Tweedy (black/white), and Fuzzy Fantasy which is the green that is shown below. I would prefer the Wool Lite, Wool Knot, and Fuzz-Sea.

If One Day You Wake Up;-

And find you're missing me.
And your heart starts to wonder where on
this Earth I could be. Thinking maybe you'll
come back here to the place that we'd meet.

Words can not even begin to express how happy I am. I have prayed and prayed for God to shine some light on the path that he wants me to take. It's amazing how when you stop and listen, you hear and see exactly what he wants you to . Although it isn't the path I wanted, it was the path that he wanted for me and that matters so much more. I will continue to pray to him and ask him to guide me on this new journey with school, family, friends, and yes guys. Just keeping my heart and mind open for him.


xoxo