Go-To Tuesday

Today, I’m sharing my go-to Eyeshadow Palette with you all! This Palette is the Huda Beauty New Nude Palette and it is stunning inside and out! The packaging has a holographic lettering on it that made me instantly intrigued but the inside sealed the deal. The eyeshadows have this gorgeous pink, mauve, and nude tones that are to die for and would look gorgeous on anybody. The hues incorporated into this Palette are great for any season and compliment looks in the day and night. Below I have featured a picture of the palette and the gorgeous colors in it.

The Palette includes 5 shimmers, 2 Glitter, 10 matte, and one concealer. The concealer is at the bottom left corner and has a creamy texture to it unlike the other 18 shadows. This was intended to help create a cut crease shadow look, which I thought was a pretty cool idea. If you’re in need of a new palette and want something that is pigmented and has great payoff, then this Palette is the one for you. I highly suggest trying this one out!

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019Leave a comment

Well hello,

If you follow any of my social media channels (Instagram or Facebook) then this is old news to you. If you do not, or you just love hearing exciting news for people then listen up friends. I’m officially an influencer on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app! 🎉 I’m so ecstatic to be able to share my style and the links to them so much easier now. I already posted a few times on there so if you want to check that out or want to follow me now (which you totally should 😉) then here is the link. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.liketoknow.it/iridescentlykatey

With that being said, I’m so pumped to be joining LIKEtoKNOW.it right before their biggest event ever begins! That’s right, you heard me. LIKEtoKNOW.it is offering their very first “LTK Day” for all of their app users. What is that? It’s a day dedicated to their app users to receive exclusive sales for that day only. Some of the stores featured in the sales are Abercrombie & Fitch, Express, Urban Outfitters, and more! “LTK Day” is on June 23rd (This Sunday) and I’m about to share a few wish lists with you from some of the stores included in the sales. Scroll below to see some of the pieces I chose and make sure to click my LIKEtoKNOW.it link (above) to access the links to all of the products I’m sharing below. REMEMBER, you can only access the sale through the LIKEtoKNOW.it app so make sure you download it in preparation to Sunday. Now, let’s get to the goods!

Abercrombie & Fitch (25% off)

Link to LIKEtoKNOW.it post where these products are linked: https://ltk.app.link/LX3YKhrbIX

Row 1: I love the look of these four tops featured on the top row. They are sweet, playful, and perfect for summertime.

Row 2: The next row I dedicated to all black tops. I thought these were all sexy and fun tops that would be perfect for nights out, date nights, and more!

Row 3: I featured three pairs of shorts, two dressy and one comfy. I ADORE the red shorts and probably want those the most out of everything. I also linked the USA tee because I thought that would be a super cute option for the 4th of July!

Row 4: The last row is dresses and a bodysuit. I’m obsessed with the chambray dress and think it would look so cute paired with hat and heeled sandals.

Express (35% off $125+)

Link to LIKEtoKNOW.it post where these products are linked: http://liketk.it/2CJTM

Row 1: Above, I have featured some of my favorite accessories from their website. I love the necklace and earrings to be paired together and to be worn with the yellow jumpsuit on the bottom row. Can you say fabulous!?

Row 2: Crop tops, sandals, and bodysuits- oh my! Haha JK, but how can you not love those three things for summertime? Not possible!

Row 3: I lined up these adorable tops together because I loved how bold and beautiful they are. If you’re looking to stand out this summer, check out this row on tops!

Row 4: First picture on the 4th row is a romper and I’m obsessed with it! I love the colors and how vibrant it is. Second, is the yellow jumpsuit I mentioned earlier. Definitely an outfit that’s here to make a statement! Third, is this gorgeous vibrant blue body con dress with a slit. I thought this was perfect for a wedding or special event. Last, is the white crop top. Simple and stunning are two words I would use to describe it. I can already think of so many ways you can wear this top and it never look the same. That’s a winning top for me! 🙌🏼

Urban Outfitters (20% off $100 or more)

Link to LIKEtoKNOW.it post where these products are linked: https://ltk.app.link/y8YUubkAIX

Row 1: This row is dedicated to beauty products that I’ve had my eye on for a while now. The Beauty Blender is supposed to be amazing and I’ve always wanted to try it. The Dewy Spray from Anastasia Beverly Hills is another one I’ve been dying to get my hands on. But who am I kidding? I want all the beauty products! 😂

Row 2: Need I say anything about this hat and purse? They’re both so cute and staples needed in anybody’s wardrobe! As for the Calvin Klein undies and bra, I think these are perfect for lounging around in. Who can hate on that?

Row 3: My eyes always immediately go to that gorgeous teal romper. This is definitely a gorgeous piece to own for your summer wardrobe. I also loved this scarf. I thought it would look so cute wrapped about the head on that hot pool days.

Row 4: The final row includes that adorable leopard kimono which is perfect for a beach/pool day. These graphic tees are EVERYTHING though! I’m obsessed with the Mickey Mouse one and think it would be so cute for a trip to WDW. Right?

Also- FUN FACT: Urban Outfitters offers Afterpay! Any orders that are more than $35 can be used with the Afterpay system where you can pay your full total with 4 payments scheduled every 2 weeks. You get your product(s) right away and won’t be charged more unless you miss your payment plans (which is quite hard to do). Definitely a great choice with the LTK Day sale!

and that’s it, Friends! I hope you all enjoyed my wish lists and I hope you have the best shopping experience on the first LTK Day!

June 19, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

Alright friends, last weeks go-to was focused on my friends that like to enjoy an adult beverage on the beach. If that isn’t your style, well I have something for you too! My other go-to is a sparkling water called Bubly! Bubly is a refreshing lightly flavored carbonated beverage. My favorite flavor is Strawberry because the taste reminds me of strawberry gummies and fruit roll ups. This drink has 0 calories and 0 carbohydrates. What more could you ask for in a beverage? Not only is it a perfect drink for those looking to drink a little less pop but it helps crave my sweet tooth. If you haven’t tried this, I definitely suggest it (linked above to the picture). If you have tried it, share what flavor is your favorite in the comments!

June 11, 2019June 12, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

Welcome back friends! I’ve been on vacation for the past week and I’ve got my go-to seasonal beer to share with you all today. It’s the IC Light Mango Seasonal Beer! This is my absolute favorite when summertime hits and the heat back in session. If you’re a beer fan and love having hints of fruit in the mix then this is the beer for you! I also like to think this is a great way to try out beer if that’s not your favorite choice of alcohol. It’s light enough that it’s not super “wheat”y but definitely gives you a beer feel. This is the type of drink that hits the spot on those shouldering hot summer days and nights though. It’s a great choice for those days on the beach, pool/holiday/birthday parties, and more. If you’ve never had this and are local to the Pittsburgh area, visiting, or even just come across it at a craft beer place, definitely check it out!

June 4, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

Who else is a Popsocket junkie!? I have to say that when they first came out, I thought they were stupid. Not as stupid as the selfie stick but pretty stupid. But once I received one for Christmas, I figured I’d give it a try. Well let me tell you, I’ve been hooked ever since! Having a Popsocket has made my texting, selfies, car mounting, and more a million times easier. Which is why I had to get on here and share with you all my Go-To Popsocket! My absolute favorite Popsocket I have owned is from the original Popsocket brand and it’s called “Sparkle Snow White”. It has an iridescent Glitter on it and makes for a perfect accessory to my holographic phone case from Milkyway. My only complaint about it is that they Glitter does fall off eventually. Regardless, this brand has a ton of super cute options and you can find a good amount of them on Amazon with prime. I linked the photo above to the specific Sparkle Snow White Popsocket on the official site. If you drop your phone a lot or your hand gets tired frequently from holding you phone, especially if it’s a Plus, check out getting a Popsocket. You won’t regret it!

May 31, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Well hello friends!

Welcome or welcome back, I’m really excited to share this new post with you all. This is my Full beginner makeup look under $60. I decided to do this because I know a lot of people that have no idea where to even begin when it comes to makeup. Therefore, why not make a starter place for those of you that have no idea what you’re doing. This post can also be for those of you that are in need of a new foundation, mascara, blush, or maybe even just a cheaper option on those days you’re just running to the store and don’t want to put your more expensive makeup on. Now for some of you, $60 may seem like a lot to spend on makeup but it’s actually not very easy to buy a full face of makeup for that. You can easily spend $100 or more on products that will give you close to that full face of makeup look but not even completely. I did the hard work for you and found products that I love and would be best for beginners to use. Follow along as I list the products I used and how to achieve this look (featured above) for under $60!

Wet n Wild photofocus Foundation

EcoTools Total Perfecting Blender

Hard Candy Look Pro! Highlight & Contour Face Duo Stick

Airspun Translucent Loose Powder

NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Brunette

NYX Lid Lingerie Eye Tint in Rose Pearl

e.l.f. Blush Brush

NYX Ombré Blush in Nude to Me

Tarte Travel Size Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-one Mascara

Maybelline Lash Sensational

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Seductress

Start with making sure that your face is clean and moisturizer. Since we are not using a primer, we need to make sure that our face has a base before we put our foundation on.
Now that we moisturized, it’s time to put on the foundation! Wet n Wild’s photofocus Foundation had a wand attached to it that I use to place the product onto my face.
Grab your Ecotools Total Perfecting Blending makeup sponge and turn your water on in your sink. Place your sponge under the water and squeeze it so it absorbs water. Then remove the sponge from the water and squeeze the excess water from it. You want your sponge damp but don’t want extra water in it.
Now we can use that makeup sponge to blend in our foundation that we placed on our face. Use a light bouncing motion to blend the foundation in. Make sure you are blending it in all over your face, ears, and down your neck. We want the product to match all surrounding areas so it doesn’t look like we have multiple skin tones.
Once you have finished blending in your foundation, grab your Hard Candy Look Pro! Highlight and Contour Face Duo Stick and use the lighter side first. Apply this to your under eyes, bridge of your nose, then moving up to your forehead and feathering it out. Then take the other end (the darker part) and apply this to your jawline, the space under your cheekbone, and on the outside of your forehead. Once you’ve applied your highlight and contour to your face, grab that makeup sponge and blend in that makeup.
Grab your Airspun Translucent Loose Powder and dip your makeup sponge into powder. Place the powder under your eyes, under your contour (the spot between your jawline and space below your cheekbone. Also place the powder in between your eyebrows where we placed the highlight earlier. I like to also go over my face and apply the powder to the places that feel tacky. The reason we are placing the powder is to set this makeup for long lasting wear. We are gonna keep this powder on our face for a little and come back to it.
While we let our makeup set with the translucent powder, let’s grab our NYX Micro Brow Pencil and outline our brows. I like to start with the top and use a fairly light hand, especially if this is your first time. Once you’ve outlined the top and bottom brows, start on the inside of your brows and start to lightly feather your strokes so they match the hairs in the center of your brows. As you work your way towards the center of your brows we can start to darker the color a little. Continue coloring in until you have acquired your desired brow.
Now we are grabbing the NYX Lid Lingerie Eye Tint and applying this to our lids. Use your desired amount and blend with your fingertip. Try to not apply this too far up your lid, just slightly higher than your crease.
Remember that powder we placed all over? Well grab that e.l.f. Blush Brush because we are about to brush that all away. Go back to that excess powder and brush it off your face.
Grab that NYX Ombré Blush And use the e.l.f. Blush Brush to dip it in the product. Take the brush and apply the blush to the apple of your cheeks and up towards your high cheekbones.

Tarte Travel Size Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink

**Below I’m going to feature more products that I feel will help this process go smoother or help. You don’t need these, but they will help. These products exceed the $60 limit but I figured I’d include them in case you’re interested.

Powder Brush

Eyelash Curler

***If any of these steps don’t make sense, check out my video below for an idea of how to do them.

And that’s a wrap. Let me know what your think of this video and if it has helped you or not. I’m more than willing to do more videos like this with suggestions. Let me know with comments below or on Instagram.

May 28, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

Wow friends, I can’t believe I almost forgot to post a Go-To Tuesday! This whole holiday weekend has had me thrown off and I thought that today was Monday until a half hour ago (haha). But that’s okay because I’m here and ready to show you my go-to tight hold hairspray! Bed Head Masterpiece Shine Hairspray has been my recent find and favorite. I was given a travel sized version for Christmas this past year and immoderately became obsessed with the way it made my hair smell and feel. The scent is so delicious that I kept sniffing around thinking that whatever that scent was I wanted to eat it. I ended up figuring out it was my hair and I sniffed it for the rest of the night. My boyfriend also commented on how well it smelled and I knew that this was gonna be my new go-to. Not only is the scent amazing but the hold it gives my hair is amazing. I rarely need touch ups after I finish using this product. My only complaint is that it is a little pricy for hairspray at some stores BUT I’ve bought this at Marshall’s for $10 and have seen it at other stores similarly priced. Definitely explore all your options for prices before purchasing the one I have linked to the photo above (from Ulta: $23). Let me know if you’ve tried this hairspray and what you think in the comments below!

May 24, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Welcome back friends or if you’re new, welcome! Today, I’ve decided to share with you all my skincare routine. Since there are multiple times you take care of your skin during the day, I decided to break it down in different blogs. This edition will be focused directly to my night time routine. I do not have perfect skin by any means (especially during my time of the month) so you will definitely see some blemishes in my video. But no one is perfect and I’m working on a better version of myself every day. So join me on achieving better skin for ourselves! I’ve been lucky enough to find products that I’ve been loving recently and it’s been making me want to commit to my skincare routine more frequently. I’m so excited to share with you some of these products because they make my skin feel so amazing afterwards. So, let’s get to it!

Video:

Product Breakdown:

(Photos are the links to the products)

Step 1- Grab a headband, whether it’s a terry cloth spa headband or just a casual plastic one. This is totally optional but I do it because I hate having wet hair around my face.

Step 2- *if wearing makeup* Grab your makeup wipe and wipe off all excess. Don’t scrub at the places that don’t wipe off easily, we’ll handle those places in our next step.

Step 3- Grab your Micellar Cleansing Water and pour some into your cotton pad. Then wipe excess makeup residue and those harder to get makeup areas (mascara/eyes, long lasting lipstick, etc) off. If you’re not wearing makeup, this cleansing water clears the face of all impurities before washing it. I’m going to link the one I used in the video to the photo above and the other option here. I’m also going to link another one that can be found at Walmart, Walgreens, Target, etc. They both do the same thing and I like either one.

Step 4- I grabbed my rubber face scrubber (I’ll link here) and applied the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Deep Dive Face Cleanser. Once I’ve finished, I rinse my face off and pat dry.
Step 5- Then I grab my Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Drink of H2O Hydrating boost. I dab a penny size of product onto my finger and distribute it over my entire face. Make sure that you use your fingertips to gently blend the product into your skin.

15% off coupon- https://share.tartecosmetics.com/x/QOBNru

Step 6- I finish off my night time routine with this new product I’ve started using recently. It’s the Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment which helps with pop up blemishes. I’m curious to see how well it works and will definitely let you all know my results with it in the future.

And it’s that simple. This whole routine takes about 10 minutes max! Stay tuned for my morning skincare routine and my favorite masks and more coming up soon in future blog posts. Let me know what you’d like to see if the comments below. Until next time,

May 21, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

Another day, another Tuesday and we are here to take a look at my go-to umbrella! You may be thinking, who has a go-to umbrella? Well I sure do! When it comes to summertime and the unpredictable weather, I always have an umbrella in tow. Not just any umbrella though, I carry with me a Vera Bradley Umbrella. Now, this $40 umbrella may seem ridiculously priced to you, and trust me it is to me too. BUT you can find these on sale and at the Vera outlets for as low as $12. What is so great about this umbrella? Well, for starters, I’ve had my first Vera umbrella for 7 years and it is STILL in great condition. I’ve used it countless summers traveling to Disney World, amusements Parks, beaches, and more. I just recently purchased a new one because I loved the design and thought it would be a good idea to get a backup just in case. That’s how much I love this umbrella. I have a backup to make sure I don’t go without it. This umbrella has a button that allows the umbrella to pop open, a snap that holds it closed together when not using, and a slide on cover to store it compactly. If this is something you want to purchase but don’t want to spend the full $40 on, Vera Bradley offers a lot of coupons for people that sign up for their email chain. There’s also a nice birthday coupon they send out that could give you a great discount off. Whatever way you can get it, I highly suggest you do. If you want to stay dry and stylish this summer, then this is the umbrella for you!

May 17, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Summer vacay is upon us friends! I’m so excited to be able to go to the beach and relax for bit, how about you? Well, check out these adorable finds from Amazon that would be perfect addition to making your trip the MOST fabulous. Here’s the best part, all of these products are under $30 AND Prime! So what are you waiting for? Start shopping now!