Life & Leopard : make up

Apr 17, 2014

I haven't posted a lot this week because my brain is just mush. I have been trying to plan my blogging calendar and get posts written in advance and scheduled so I can breathe a little, but coming up with new content is rough when your brain is mush.

Since my brain has been mush, I have been browsing other blogs for inspiration and trying to generate some new ideas. I have seen some pretty good posts lately, especially this one from Kemi over at Beauty Style Growth . As a matter of fact, I liked it so much, I decided to answer the questions myself. It just goes to show that inspiration for blogging is, in fact, everywhere.

What are your favorite jeans?

I only own two pairs of jeans right now because of my closet purge. I purchased these last month which I love, but I just got a new pair that I ordered from Maurice's that are quickly becoming my favorite. You guys will have to wait to see those until I reveal my monthly budget.

How do you play up your eyes?

Eyeliner. Remember when I talked about how I had recently figured out how to use eyeliner? Yea-I should have been using it all along. Eyeliner definitely makes my eyes stand out.

I can sum up my music playlist in three words....

Spotify Phone App ;)

Who are you loving on Instagram?

Danielle from Goodwillista: This young lady right here loooves thrifting and showing us how she styles herself on the cheap. She comes up with the cutest outfits! She also blogs at Goodwillista. I also bought a top from her and I can't wait to style it for you all! :)

Audrey from Putting Me Together: Audrey was one of the first style bloggers I started following and she is such an inspiration to me. You guys seriously need to check out her blog, Putting Me Together. Tons, I mean TONS, of fashion inspiration over there. Easy on your wallet, too....

Marissa from The Modern Austen: I actually started following her blog because of it's title and I have never been disappointed. Marissa covers a lot over at her blog so there is bound to be something for everyone. She has style, she has writing, she has giveaway's....Go check her out-you won't be sorry!

What's your trick for getting out the door and still looking great?

Minimal make-up. I'm talking foundation, blush, eyeliner, powder to set, lipgloss, and go. That was what I did almost every day going to college (minus the eyeliner, but add in mascara).

How would you describe your style?

I call it put-together-casual. I don't like anything too clingy or tight. I love my jeans, maxi skirts, maxi dresses, cardigans, flats, loose fit t's (sometimes not so loose fit t's...depends on how I feel that day). If I worked outside of the home, it may be different, but for now, that's what I like. I believe in dressing for yourself, not what you think others want to see. Life's too short to be boxed in.

Well, that was fun! I may have to do that more often!

What's in my Make-Up Bag?

Apr 8, 2014

I had so much fun doing the post on my fave beauty products, that I decided to do one on my make-up bag!

Now, my make-up bag is nothing to write home about. I have worn make-up since I was a teenager, but I always just kept it minimal up until, well, recently. I just figured out eyeliner last year if that tells you anything. I do, however, like to try new things and am always looking for ways to enhance (okay, and cover up, too) my face.

As I have gotten older, and especially after L was born, the skin on my face has changed. I have to use under eye cream (which I am still trying to find the best one) and a moisturizer (still looking on that too) on my face? What? My make-up bag is getting fuller by the month with all the "extras" that I have to put on my face before I even get to apply foundation.

With that being said, my make-up is not from Sephora, it's from Wal-Mart, Target, or e.l.f. I have found that I can get comparable high-end products at these three places and spend less. I'm all about saving money and still looking fabulous, so...

1. Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Retro Glam Mascara || I got this for free through Influenster a few months back and really love it. It's easy to put on and doesn't clump or flake. I'm super picky about my mascara. I need it to feel like I don't have anything on and I hate clumps. I want a flawless application every time with minimal effort. This does that.

2. NYC Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder || I usually pick this up at Wal-Mart and it is my finishing powder. I lightly dust this all over my face then spray my makeup mist and set from e.l.f. to complete my look. I like this powder because it's light and I buy the translucent so I don't have any extra (read: unwanted) color on my face.

3. Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner || Being a beginner in the eyeliner world, I wanted something that would basically put itself on. This does that. It's very soft and it's a twist-up stick, so no messy sharpening. It glides on and is great for tight lining.

4. Avon True Color Eye Shadow Quad || I have this in the Mocha Mauve (which is great for all your blue eyed ladies) and I have also used this in the Romantic Mauve (also good for the blue eyes). These are pretty simple and straightforward: you get four colors to make a look. This is quality eye shadow that doesn't rub off (especially if you use an eye lid primer before applying) and it doesn't crease.

5. Cover Girl Invisible Concealer || I use this for everything-from under eye to covering up red spots on my face. I just dab it on with the applicator, blend with my foundation brush, then add my foundation. Works every time!

6. e.l.f Make-Up Mist & Set || I will admit I was unsure about this stuff when I bought it, but I was quickly corrected. This sets your make-up, and ladies, it ain't coming off until you wash your face that night. When you spray it on, it's like a refreshing mist on your face. It kind of de-stresses me after going through all the rigmarole of putting my face on. It also has cucumber in it, which is good for your skin.

7. Cover Girl Cheekers Blush || This is the only make-up product that I haven't changed since I started using make-up in high school. I have always used this blush in Natural Twinkle. It's the perfect light pink with a slight brown undertone that doesn't make me look like I've had my cheeks pinched for three hours straight. (I'm not a bright blush fan, canyatell?)

8. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Foundation || I've been using this for about a year and this is the best coverage I've had in a foundation so far. I don't look cake-y when I apply it and it works well with the rest of my make-up. It also has a nice fruity smell, if you can believe that. This is probably the most expensive thing I buy make-up wise at about 8 bucks a bottle.

9. Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss || I don't wear lip gloss often, but when I do, it's this. I own this in Rose Pearl and it is the perfect color for my complexion. My best friend gave me this. She bought it, didn't like the color on her, gave it to me to try, and I fell in love. (Thanks, bestie!) While this doesn't last as long as I would like it to, it does seem to stay on longer than the Avon and Cover Girl lip glosses and sticks I used to use.

10. e.l.f Eyelid Primer || You must have eyelid primer! I didn't know about eyelid primer until I was trying to figure out how to keep my eye shadow from wearing off two hours after applying via Google. Lo and behold, I discovered eyelid primer and this stuff is amazing! It's cheap, easy to apply, and your eye make-up stays put all day.

11. e.l.f Essentials Professional Complete Set of 12 Brushes || I bought these brushes to replace all my old Avon brushes and they have worked like a charm. They are easy to clean, soft, and get the job done. I probably need to replace them before too much longer. They are also a steal for $12!

And that is what is in my make-up bag!

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