When applying our makeup, it is so important to have the right tools to pull the whole look together. Makeup brushes may seem like your last priority to buy but when it comes to a brush like this, it’s worth the buy. That’s why I use the Sigma F8 Flat Kabuki Foundation brush. This brush leaves an amazing finish to my foundation. It’sspreads it very easily and itdoesn’t absorb a ton of the product. Before I used this brush, I always felt like my foundation was just absorbed into sponges and brush and I never got the full amount onmy face. This brush distributes the amount of foundation that I intend for my face. The flat top to this kabuki also insured that the foundation isn’tstreaky when applied. This brush is about $25 and definitely worth the price. If you purchaseon the site for the first time you can receive a discount code, which is what I did when I first purchased it. Try this brush out, trust me, you’ll be hooked!
It’s time for me to come on here and share with you one of my best kept secrets.. well I don’t know if I can consider it a secret BUT, I absolutely LOVE this product. It is the Impress Press On Manicure. So what is different about these particular ones? Well I’ll tell ya. First off, the nails come in two different lengths, short and long. The short ones are the perfect length in my opinion. I don’t care for nail length that is too extremely long so these short nails are perfect for me. The second thing I love about them is the fact that they have stickers on the back. No glue is needed to apply these nails. All you have to do is peel the sticker and apply them to the desired nails. Lastly, It comes with 30 nails, in all shapes and sizes which means you can wear you package more than one time. These are so affordable that you have to try them out at least once! Let me know what you think about them.
It’s finally here, my SHEIN haul! I’m so excited to share with you guys these adorable pieces I got in from SHEIN recently. I was pretty pleased with my purchase especially for the price I spent. So let’s get to it:
Video Haul
The Outfits
Off Shoulder Polka Dot Top with Split Skirt (Plus)– First outfit is this ADORABLE set. When I ordered this I had no expectation for this outfit. I have to say that this outfit is more than I could ever have given it credit. It’s super flattering and comfortable. My only complaint about this outfit is the ruffle at the top. It’s actually a separate piece from the tub top that is under it. I thought that was a little strange and I think I’m gonna try to stitch it to the tube top somehow. Other than that, I adore this outfit and can’t wait to wear it out and about. I ordered a 1X for this outfit. If you’re interested in this set and would like it in the normal sizes, click here to access it.
Floral Print Cold Shoulder Romper (Plus)– So the next outfit is this trendy little romper. I was most excited to get this outfit in and try it on because it looked so cute on the model. I gotta say this is everything I hoped it would be! In the past, I’ve struggled with finding rompers that were long enough to fit my torso and boobs but this one was a perfect fit. I ordered the 1X for this romper. If you’re interested in this romper in smaller sizes, they have a similar one and I’ll link it here.
Flutter Sleeve Top (Plus)– This top I have on was such an affordable price and amazing quality. It’s such a flattering style and paired so well with these adorable Cheetah Print Drawstring Shorts (Plus). I order a 1X in the shorts and a 0X for the top. I paid less than $20 on these two pieces and I love this simple but super cute outfit. You guys are going to see me wearing this a lot this summer! Haha Below I have attached a similar Flutter top and Cheetah bottoms that are in the regular sizes if you’re interested.
Eye & Star Detail Layered Chain Necklace– I’m so obsessed with this necklace! I’ve had my eye on a few of these layered necklaces and this one was super cheap. I couldn’t pass it up! I also purchased the Star Charm Layered Chain Necklace but that broke before I even put it on. I figured how to still wear it broken so I wore it for one day and then it broke completely. So the second one is completely unwearable but this one has held up so far. I’ll keep you all posted if that one ends up breaking on me too though. But so far so good and it looks super cute.
Leopard Print Top with High Waist Bikini (Plus)– This bathing suit is sold as a set so to be able to pull it off you have to wear the same size in your bottom and top. Unfortunately, I need a bigger size in my top than I do for my bottom so this top was way too small for my boobs. The bottoms fit nicely though and I ended up buying a black bathing suit top from Aerie to pair with it so I’ll feature that for you on the Instagram when it gets a little warmer out. I really wish that the whole set fit though because the print is sassy and I love it. I definitely suggest it if you can work the same size top and bottom!
Overall, I’m very pleased with my recent purchase with SHEIN and I’ll definitely continue shopping with them in the future. What do you guys think of SHEIN? Are you a fan? Let me know in the comments!
Today we are talking about my Go-To Purse! I gotta say that I’m a gal that likes to switch it up a bit when it comes to purses BUT ever sinceI’ve got this purse, I keep going back to it. It’s the perfectsize to fit all my essentials and so easy to throw over my shoulder and go. This is a Kate Spade Black crossbody purse and I’ve had this one for about 3 years now. The leather has barely any imperfections on it after having it all this time. Unfortunately, they don’t make the same style that I own anymore but below I have attached some that are of similar style and color as mine.
I’m in love with the third one featured and almost bought it a couple of weeks ago. The only reason I didn’t is because I love the one I already have. So I ended up getting something that was different from what I already have. So if you’re in need of a nice, sturdy, fashionable crossbody, check out these options. They are totally worth the splurge!
I have to share with you all my Go-To Phone Case that I’ve had for almost a year now. It’s a marble holographic case and it’s from the brand Milkyway. I have to be honest, before I purchased from this website, I knew nothing about them. I needed a phone case for my phone and they had exactly what I wanted for a decent price. I paid less than $20 for this phone case so I didn’t have a high expectation. It was so worth the purchase though. This phone case still looks new on the back and there’s only a little bit of wear on the rubber area around the front of the screen. The color of the rubber is a darker shade than it’s original state. I have loved this case from the minute I’ve gotten it and have received so many compliments for it. Above I have linked the exact phone case (attached to the picture) so you can browse their website. Let me know if you have a phone case from their site or plan on purchasing one!
Today I’m excited to share with you my recent haul/favorites from one of my favorite makeup lines, Tarte Cosmetics! Tarte has been one of those companies that has been growing on me the last couple of years. I know that Tarte has gotten a bad wrap from famous makeup gurus and such in the past but I have to say that I personally love them. Recently they just finished up a sale (which is when I do most of my shopping from them) and I bought a couple of new products & some I needed refills of. Before I share with you all my recent purchases and my favorite products I use by them, I wanted to share why I use their personal website to order their products.
For starters, multiple retailers sell Tarte Cosmetics including Ulta and Sephora. You may be asking, why doesn’t she just order it from there? Well, I’ll tell ya why. Tarte Cosmetics has this really awesome point system on their personal website (tartecosmetics.com) that gives you points just for signing up for their system, browsing their website, creating a profile, following their social media accounts, buying products, and more! Rewards include percentages off purchases, money off purchases (up to $20), Tarte specialty gifts, and also makeup. It may not seem that exciting to you but it only cost 800 points to receive $10 off a purchase which is really awesome. I loved that these points gave such an exclusive coupon that saved me a nice chunk of change. Depending on how much you spend will determine the amount of points you’ll receive. I’ve noticed that the majority of the points given out after purchases have been anywhere from 25-150. With these points, it’s not super difficult to get to the better prizes available. You only need to make a few purchases before you’re ready to use those points on some good coupons or free makeup.
Not only is the point system make it all worth it, the sales that frequent on the site are a big selling point to me as well. Sephora rarely has sales and Ulta usually only includes prestige items in their sales for a very limited time. Tarte Cosmetics website pretty frequently has sales going on and cool promos for their customers. When there isn’t a sale currently going on, I also figured out a way to get a percentage off a purchase. As long as you have an account and are logged in, I usually placed multiple products in my cart on my safari and leave it there for a day or two. In two days, my email will have a coupon code for 15% off to go and buy those products that are still in my cart. So if there isn’t a sale going on, that’s a good trick to keep up your sleeve. I also have a link that I’ll leave right here that will also give you 15% off your purchase (this one you won’t have to wait around for 😉).
Tartiest Pro Eyelashes in LCL (I’ve been eyeing these lashes up for a while and I have to say that they did not disappoint! They are exactly what I was looking for: full, long, and dramatic.)Deep Dive Cleansing Gel (This face wash is one of the products I needed refilled. I bought the travel sized version in a gift set this Christmas and I’ve been hooked ever since. I tried to use in sparingly until another sale came along so I jumped at the chance to purchase this during this last recent sale. It is a little pricey for a face wash in my opinion but I love the feeling it gives my face so it was worth it to me.)Girl Boss Goodies Skin & Color Set (I gotta be honest, this set was a tad random to me. (Haha) Why did I get it then? Well for starters, in the gift set I got for Christmas this moisturizer was in it and I loved it. So to be able to get it for $12 plus two extra makeup products I thought that was a steal. Second, I was in need of mascara and I see people raving about this mascara all the time. I figured I would see what all the hype was about and I have to say I’m pretty impressed so far. Lastly, this lip color looked really pretty from the pictures. The lipstick is a mini version and a tad flimsy but overall I like the product.)Girls Just Wanna Have Sun Bronze & Sun Set (I’ve been all about the bronzing products recently because I’m super pasty. 😂 I need some color added to my body before the sun fully decides to grace us with her presences. Besides, this gift box is on sale for $12 so I thought that was also a steal!)
My Other Tarte Favorites:
1. Busy Gal Brows in Medium Brown (This product is amazing because it’s super easy to apply and only take 5 seconds each eyebrow. It’s truly the busy gals perfect brow product!)
4. Rainforest of the Sea Radiance Drops (Not only is this great for creating a dewy look under your mascara but you can also use this as a highlighter.)
6. Rainforest of the Sea Sizzle Eyeshadow Palette (The best thing about this eyeshadow palette is the pigment is super blend-able and it’s suggested that you apply the product with your fingers for the best result. It’s makes it super easy to use for a makeup lover at any level.)
I used all the products from Tarte Cosmetics that I featured above to create this makeup look in this photo.
Following along step by step to create this look:
Starting with the foundation that you’ve already applied, grab your Creaseless Concealer and apply it to your under eyes, bridge of your nose, and in-between your eyebrows feathering up towards your forehead. Blend that into your foundation.
Next, grab your bronzer that came with your Girls Just Wanna Have Sun Set. Apply the bronzer in the area below your cheekbone (the hollow area) from inner ear to area below the center of your eye. You want that line your creating with the bronzer to aim towards your mouth in a downward diagonal .
Make sure your use your setting powder to set your foundation and concealer before moving onto the next step.
Moving onto your brows, grab your Busy Gal Brows and brush it over your eyebrows.
Now grab your Pro To Go Palette and dip your brush into the color ‘crisp’. Place this color into the crease of your eye and buff it in until it’s blended well.
Once you’ve blended ‘Crisp’ in your crease, pull out your Sizzle Palette and apply the color ‘high tide’ to your mid mid to outer corner. Then dip your next finger into ‘kite surf’ and fill in that color from your inner to mid mid. Lastly, dip your finger into ‘playa’ and place it on your brow bone. If you want to place a little bit of sparkle on your brow bone you can dip your finger back into ‘kite surf’ and swipe that below the brow.
Once your eyeshadow is applied, make sure you go back with your fluffy powder brush and brush off that excess powder. Then grab your blush and apply that to the apples of your cheeks.
If you’re an eyeliner type of gal, apply your eyeliner and then grab your mascara included in your Girl Boss Goodies Set. Apply the Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara to your lashes below you apply your fake lashes.
It’s FALSIES time!! Grab your Lights, Camera, Lashes Falsies and apply these beauties to your lash line.
Once your lashes are on, there is only one more step for us to take and that is lipstick. Grab your Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in ‘Bestie’ and apply that to your lips first. Once dry, go in with your Color Splash Lipstick in ‘Pink Sands’ and put that over top the matte lip paint. I like to apply it overtop because the color pops over the matte nude.
And just like that, you created a fabulous Tarte makeup look! Have fun creating your own looks with all the different colors these palettes and sets include. I bet you’ll love what Tarte has to offer!
Do you ever just have those days where the thought of washing and drying your hair is just not on your agenda? Those days when you wake up late and washing your hair will take too long. I think we’ve all been there and I’m here to share with you my favorite way to solve those problems. I use the Dove Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo. I’ve been using it for about 6 yearsnow. I have tried multiple types of dry shampoo, I always came back to Dove’s though. It’s handy tool to have on those days like I mentioned before. So if you’re in the market for a new dry shampoo or have never tried it, give Dove’s a shot. You’re not gonna regret it! 😁
P.S. I linked the exact dry shampoo to the photo I included above.
Can you believe Easter is this coming weekend? This year has been flying by and I totally forgot to buy myself something to wear for Easter. I figured that I’m probably not the only person so I decided to throw together a blog post for all of you that are forgetful like me (haha). Below I have included two stores that I love ordering from because their products ship very quickly. There are 25 Easter/Spring Worthy Outfits that are under $50 that I have linked below. These outfits I have linked include sizes XS-4X. I get frustrated with other bloggers when they only include sizes S-L in their links so I’ve decided to create the range a little bigger. My body typically fits in the XL-1X range and it’s a struggle to find bloggers that include those sizes. Hopefully I can help others that struggle with my similar frustrations. Anyway, I also included a link that will give you a percentage off for Fashion Nova (check below). I hope that you can find something perfect for your holiday festivities. Here we go:
All of these outfits are so beautiful and I wish I owned all of them. Hopefully you found something that is your style and make you look and feel amazing. Have the best holiday friends!
When someone asks me what I’d like to order from Starbucks, Iimmediately tell them a Trenta Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher. I’m not a tea person whatsoever and I thought that was not the drink for me but I was way off, it’s delicious! I know, who goes to Starbucks which specializes in coffee for a refresher tea? But I definitely do! It’s perfect for those hot summer days when you’re sitting poolside and soaking in that Vitamin C. So if you’re looking for somethingnew to try at Starbucks or have always wondered about the the refreshers, definitely try the Very Berry! I’ve been meaning to try the newest one they added but this one is so good I can never stray from it! What’s your favorite Starbucks drink?
When it comes to curling my hair, it’s ALWAYS a 45 minutes process. I either have to allot the time to do it or it doesn’t happen. Every timeI’ve tried to do it in lesstime it either falls out quicklyor doesn’t even looked curled. So when I got the Beachwaver S 1.25- Dual Voltage my process was flipped upside down. My process now only takes 20 MINUTES! Guys, that’s it! It’s crazy to me how this curling iron cut my hair process in half. I love it because it has a button that rotates the iron so it wraps your hair around it. It also heats up super quick and is very easy to use. Check out the video below to see how it works.
And that’s my Go-To Curling iron! If you want to get your hands on the Beachwaver S1.25- Dual Voltage Curling Iron, I linked it above on the picture at the top. Let me know which of my go-to‘s you’d like to see next.
Iridescently Katey 