Blue Quarantinie

I love things that can be used in more than one way. When I shop for anything I try to think of different ways to use the item. This is a reason minimalism resonates with me. It allows you to remove the things that don't bring value to your life and make room for the things that do. Like my closet!  

Let me tell you about this Top.  The color is pretty, its comfortable and fresh. I have dressed it up and dressed it down. I have worn it with white tennis shoes walking all over the city for a casual look.  I have paired it with distressed denim and nude heel sandals for an evening out with the girls giving the look a more smart casual vibe.  I popped on a blazer and pumps for a classic elegant look. This day I paired it with some sandals for a short evening walk. 

Top: MK 

Bag: MK bday gift

Shoes: Target

Sunglasses: Vince Camuto (8 yrs old)

*I recommend shopping TJ MAXX & similar stores to find these bags half priced!*

I hope you can find small things to look forward to or celebrate. Looking at the Big picture especially these days can be too overwhelming. If you are just surviving the day, I want you know that it's a big win and I am so proud of you! I hope you guys are staying Happy & Healthy. Hugs!

Have a lovely day!

Fifty-Eleven years later Update

Life has been crazy as of late. This year caught us all by surprise and was not what we were expecting. I have found so much comfort in vlogs and encouraging social media accounts. We miss the connection, and while we are physically distant, we don’t have to be distant socially meaning we can still connect through social media and tech.

Do you ever look back at your life and think what it would be like if you hadn’t let that passion go? If you would have pursued an idea or dream. Looking back on my blog, I realized how things have changed (my eyebrows thank God!) and how many things have stayed the same.

While my collection of makeup has decreased in size, my wardrobe and love for clothes has not. It has always been a way to express myself. Through the years I can see what season of my life I was in based on my style. The seasons of raising babies, the seasons where life was unpredictable and just hard, the seasons where life was more abundant and lovely. I love fashion, I love deals, I love expressing and sharing my love for fashion and appreciating others style, even if they are not my own.

I look back at the person I was and realize how much I compromised myself to make others happy, all while forgetting about the person whose happiness is most important- Myself. We all have a story to tell and I think that’s beautiful.  I hope we can share positivity, encouragement, kindness and grace.

                                       

The wonderful world of Beauty

Hey dolls. It's definitely been a hot minute since I've done a post.  Yes i have been wearing clothes but I've recently discovered the Wonderful world of Hair & Makeup & based on my collection, you will be able to tell that obsessed is an understatement.

This summer while visiting with my cousin,  I was introduced to foundation by her.   The most i ever wore on my face was an Organic Tinted Moisturizer by Physicians Formula.  But let me tell you, as much as I loved that it's organic, my face literally smelled like a plant when I put it on! My sister also gave me the NAKED pallet by Urban Decay as a gift for starting college =)  It has definitely been my everyday go to pallet.
**Before the pallet I only had a few MAC singles and two Estee Lauder quads that I bought at the Navy Exchange in Japan.  I just loved the colors. oh & of course some shadows from the 100 YEN store (dollar store in Japan) lol. ..

I have been experimenting with so many products now just to see what I like best & what works for me.  What may work for me may not necessarily work for you, which is why I like to focus on describing the product rather than saying I plain out love it or dislike it. 

I have also recently discovered this world that was secret from me in youtube! I have a hand full of beauty gurus that I now follow and can relate to so much.  So I've had the urge to create my own channel with tutorials, hauls & rambles but first I want to acquire the right lighting and editing and filming devices needed so that it will look as professional as possible.  So hopefully if my channel is up soon, I will be posting a link to it here as well as on my facebook page :)

There is just SO much I would love to share with you ladies!! but for now, check out my makeup collection that I've created in the past couple months. (Literally couple, as in 2! if that)  I just took out 5 foundations that are not my shade & I'm fine with that because I will be giving them away.

Here's my obsessive organizing skills:

Here are my Foundations + E.L.F setting spary

 

My pressed powders, and blushes

Concealers/Brighteners/Primers

 

Bottom drawer: Eyeshadow  

Middle drawer: Mascara/Liner/Eyebrows

Lips! 

 

Brushes

(more coming from Sedona Lace!)

Perfume-YUMMY! 

I'm obsessed with Lady Gaga Fame (black and gold bottle)

So that is my little collection thus far.  I hope to expand the storage but I'm crunched for space and this is just what works best for me at the moment.  I hope you enjoyed. If you have any questions about the products please leave me a comment. 

**** A special thanks to my beautiful cousin Nancy! I wouldn't be here without you!! <3 you Doll!****

Thanks for visiting! 

XOXO

My Fav. affordable makeup (+1)

Hey dolls! Just wanted to share some of my favorite -affordable makeup products.  I will be posting about skin & hair soon.

So I have a t-zone oily skin in the summer but since i live in northern Nevada, in the winter my skin dries out excessively. I like to use an oil free moisturizer with SPF.  It's very important to use a daily moisturizer with UVA & UVB Sunscreen to protect against sunburn. (yup even on a cloudy day!)

Laura Mercier: Foundation primer in Hydrating (32.00)

Why I LOVE this:
This is the (+1) because it is not sold in stores such as Walgreens or CVS.  I got mine at Sephora.
I love this primer not only because it hydrates my skin but because it allows my foundation to last all day.
There is also the regular primer, Mineral, Oil free and in Radiance.

 

 The following can be found at your local drugstore/pharmacy

L'Oreal: Magic Perfecting Base (12.99)

Why I LOVE this:
Okay this here, it should just be called Miracle in a jar.  I use this primer on my problem areas where my pores show the most-around my nose.  It makes them completely disappear and when used all over the face, it creates a flawless canvas for your foundation. This really makes a huge difference when it comes to my pores, & I mean HUGE difference!!!! The only down side is that it's a very tiny jar.

L'Oreal: True Match Foundation & Powder (about 8.99)

Why I LIKE this:
This foundation is light weight with great coverage that you can build on. It matches well to your skin. I have tried a few foundations and so far this one has been the best for me.  It's also really great that there is a "cool" "neutral" and "warm" option depending on your skins undertone.

Maybelline: Instant Age Rewind Concealer (8.99)

Why I LOVE this:

This is my favorite concealer for my eye area and no other has replaced it.  It's a twist applicator with liquid cream. Last summer when it came out, I didn't wear much make up  and It worked perfectly alone without eye shadow for a very natural look, however don't pass on the mascara!. They also have an eye brightener which gives your eye that "see! I am awake!" look.

Physicians Formula:  Cashmere Wear Blush (about 12.00)

Why I LIKE this:  

I haven't tried too many blushes simply because I like how my MAC blush works and how this one works as well.  I'm so picky when it comes to choosing blush and lip colors but these two colors work well for me, for many skin tones actually.  It has this super soft cashmere feel and a slight glow to it.  

Physicians Formula: Eye booster and Eyeliner (10.99)

Why I LOVE this:

So I have used gel liners and pencil liners.  They all seemed to fade quickly or they wouldn't stay a true black.   I saw that it had a 24hr wear & was sold.  It does not fade & is still there looking dark & crisp at the end of the night as it did in the morning. 

Rimmel: Glam'Eyes Mascara (6.00-7.00)

Why I LOVE this: 

I have been using this mascara for a couple of years now.  I have tried many and this one is my favorite go to- never let me down.  I have never really bought into the bigger and thicker the wand, the better the mascara. Unlike with the chunkier wands, with this one, I am able to get into the corners and hard to reach places for precise full coverage. My secret for applying mascara: start from the root of your lash and gently move the wand back ad forth horizontally as you swipe up. Make sure your moving it back and forth the entire time as you swipe upward. 

Physicians Formula: Mineral Glow Pearls in Translucent

Why I LOVE this:
I put this on last on top of all of my make up. It gives my face that glow we all covet. I sometimes wear it over my tinted moisturizer as well. I think this just completes the look.

BH Cosmetics eyeshadows:

Very affordable, they are very pigmented and they are great for creating bold looks and experimentation with colors!!! I've read reviews that they are similar to Coastal Scents.  I have not tried the other brand yet but I can tell you that BH Cosmetics eye shadows do have a bit of a fall out(they are slightly powdery) but that's nothing a little tapping of the brush to remove excess can't solve. These are so much fun.  I have Urban Decay Vice pallet and since it was so expensive, I would hesitate to experiment and waste my product.  But now i can practice different looks with the BH vibrant colors. Check them out. These can be found at the BH Cosmetics website.

88 Shimmer Pallet

88 Matte Pallet

88 Neutral Pallet

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"if you make enough wrong turns, eventually you will find out what works for you"-Cyndy