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Welcome or welcome back friends,

As you may know, the 4th of July is just a few days away and I always like to wear something festive for the occasion. It’s that one time a year where we deck ourselves in Stars, Stripes, Red, White, and blue and wear it with pride. Today I wanted to share with your my DIY Project that I worked on with my $7 “Made in the USA” tee I bought at Marshall’s. I loved the tie in the front feature the tee had and the cute saying on the front right hand side but there was something missing to it. I realized that the neckline just wasn’t my style. I always tug at necklines like this because of my larger chest and I decided that I was going to alter it. Watch the video below to see how I changed this cute tee from a scoop neck to a keyhole tee.

What you Need:

  • T-shirt
  • Scissors (preferably fabric but mine were not, so it can be done with either)
  • An instrument that measures your keyhole out (I used a phone case, you can use anything or nothing. It’s up to you.)

  • How to:

      • Lay your tee out flat in front of you, neckline closest to you.Decide how deep your want your v neck to go before you start. (It helps to try it on and see where would be best on your body, then do that before you begin.)Lift the front part of the neckline up and cut a tiny hole right where the collar ends on each side. You want to do this ONLY on the front of the tee, DO NOT cut anything on the back part of the tee. These holes are to help when you start cutting out your keyhole.Place the bottom part of your scissors into one of the holes and start cutting in a diagonal towards the center of the shirt. Once you’ve reached your center mark, then move to the opposite side and repeat that step there.

      Once you v neck is cut out then grab that excess fabric and flip it up towards you. Take your scissors and place them to the bottom side of the collar. Cut that excess fabric off.

      Congrats, you now own a DIY Keyhole Tee!

    Great job, see how simple that was!? Plus, it makes wearing it so much more personable. No one else has that same exact tee because you made it personal and special for yourself. You can also add embellishments to the tee too to make it even more fun. Now get to work friends!

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    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!

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    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!

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    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!

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    Hey Friends,

    I’ve recently been checking out all these different beauty products that spark my interest but I haven’t committed into buying any of them. So I figured why not make a list for you all (and let’s be honest, for myself, too) of all these super intriguing beauty products. I mean, why not treat ourselves to something that’ll make us feel beautiful and confident now and then? So scroll down and check out My Beauty Wish List for Summer 2019. (And feel free to send me any of these if you’re feeling generous! 😜 hahah). Anyway, the wish list awaits…

    1. Jovia’s Place I Am Magic Foundation: This Foundation had been tested by makeup gurus such as Nikki tutorials and Jeffree Star and they were both obsessed. So needless to say, I’m in desperate need of this foundation. Best part? They said for as high quality this Matte Foundation is, the price point is incredible. Price: $20
    2. Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip (Salted Caramel Mocha): I’ve been dying to try this lip product for a few weeks now. I’ve had my reservations from it because of not ever using products from this company. But this color looks stunning and I always how the lip product looks in photos. Price: $20
    3. Yes to Cucumbers Cooling Hydrating Primer Stick: One of my favorite Instagram beauty gurus, @annalovesu, featured this primer on her videos recently. She said that this is her newest favorite primer and I’m so intrigued by it. Best part about this is the price point! Price: $9.99
    4. Huda Beauty Resting Boss Face Waterproof Setting Spray: Setting spray? Really? Haha yes really! This Setting spray was specifically designed to be almost like hairspray (which is what drag queens use to keep their makeup in tack.) PLUS, it’s waterproof and this girl needs all the helps she can get when it comes to the hot summer months!
    5. Tarte Rainforest of the Sea High Tides and Good Vibes Eyeshadow Palette: I’ve been eyeing this palette up since it’s release date. I love the colors included and the glitters are amazing! 😍 Price: $39 —- If you want this product, you can use this link for a coupon! https://share.tartecosmetics.com/x/QOBNru
    6. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream: Who doesn’t want a cream that’s supposed to tighten up your bum and help with cellulite!? I know that I was all about it after reading what it was designed to do. Whose ready to give it a spin for some nice tight cheeks!? 😜 Price: $45
    7. Dose of Colors Matte Liquid Lipstick (Warm & Fuzzy): These lipsticks always look so pigmented when being worn and the colors are so rich! Dose of Colors have definitely intrigued me with their liquid lips and I NEED to try! Price: $18
    8. Verb Sea Texture Spray: I’ve seen a couple bloggers rave about this texture spray and I wanted to get my hands on this ever since. These girls said that it gave their hair the exact texture they were in need of in a few sprays. What’s a better time to have a Sea like texture to my hair then summer? Price: $16
    9. Huda Beauty Not Your Mama’s Panty Hose All Over Body Highlighter: Glow all over? Sign me up!!! 🙌🏼 I don’t think this needs to much introduction more than that. Huda knows what she’s doing when it comes to makeup and I always am dazzled with her makeup. I take one of each please. 😉 Price: $49
    10. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation: Many have said that this is the holy grail of foundation and now I NEED to try. Who can hate on a foundation that’s basically a real life filter? I’m ready for my close up Mr. DeMille! Price: $42

    So as you can see, I’ve been eyeing up TONS of beauty products (you’re welcome for torturing you with all new products to want and try. 😋) What’s your most recent beauty product that you’ve been pining over? Share below!

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    Hey y’all!

    I’m jumping on here to share with you all my necessities for my beach trip this past week. So I figured it was time for another “What’s in my Bag?” and give it a beachy vibe. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

    Contents:

    Bag: ***This bag is a Vera Bradley Factory Outlet Beach Bag and is supposed to be only sold in stores. I did find the bag on Amazon and linked it below. It’s included with a Ditty Bag though and is a lot more expensive then priced at the outlet store. I’ll link a few other cute beach bags below that look similar but are cheaper.***

    Beach Towel: I’ll feature a photo of it spread a little more below for you to see what it looks like. I loved this because it’s pretty gender neutral for me or my boyfriend to use. I loved it for an instagram worthy caption saying my boyfriend was my “main squeeze.” Just a super cute and fun way to spice up your insta feed or even your pool look.

    Waterproof iPhone Case: This case is great for not only beach days but pool days too! You can take underwater photos and not have to worry about breaking your phone from getting it wet.

    Sunscreen: I have two featured below for your body. I like the spray kind because they are so much easier to apply BUT you have to make sure you still rub it in. My boyfriend and I learned the hard way on that. 😂

    Scrunchie: This scrunchie was a super easy and cute way to spice up my bathing suit look. There is only so much you can add to a bathing suit that isn’t going to give you weird tan lines. That’s why I loved adding this cute and simple accessory to my beach look.

    Sandals: These Sandals are the best I’ve bought in a while. They were only twenty dollars and can dress an outfit up AND down! I highly suggest these to anybody that need a new cute pair of caramel colored sandals.

    Beach Blanket: The circular beach blanket is all the rage right now and I’m totally here for it. I adore this colorful and fun blanket from target I got before I left on my trip. I foresee a lot of uses out of this blanket this summer.

    Sunglasses: These Mirrored Sunglasses are my new favorite style! Check out these adorable and super affordable classes from Sojos on Amazon. And yes fam, they offer prime! 🙌🏼

    “Daydreaming” Beach Hat: I received this hat as a gift and I absolutely love it! It’s so fun and I adore the sweet captions on beach hats. I’ll link the one I have featured in the photo above but it’s unfortunately out of stock right now. It has a “notify when available” button that you can fill out if super interested. I’ll also feature a few of my favorites featured on amazon for a great price too.

    Spray bottle: This is great for those super hot beach days when you’re laying out and trying to get your tan on. Just fill it up with some bottled water (preferably cold) and dose yourself when you’re starting to over heat. Simple as that!

    Sparkling Water: If you haven’t gotten into the whole sparkling water kick then this is where you need to start! Bubly features a delicious strawberry flavored sparkling water and it reminds me of a strawberry lollipop. So yummy and especially refreshing during a hot summer day on the beach.

    Reading Material: Okay, so you may not see a book featured in the photo above but I loved reading on the beach. I use my iPad but anyway to kick back and read on the beach works for me. I’ll link my most recent book I started reading below.

    Snacks: Gotta pack snacks for those long and relaxing beach days. My favorite snack I packed this past beach trip was the Safe and Fair Birthday Cake Granola. It’s such an easy to snack on treat and sooooo yummy! The best part about it? It’s Top 8 Allergen Free, Gluten Free, Certified Vegan, Non GMO, and more! Plus you can grab some great coupon codes online and get this product for a great price and with free shipping!

    Water Bottle: Keep Hydrated, especially on the beach! I loved this fun summer themed water bottle to carry to the beach with me. The lid has a button to pop the straw up to drink easily. It’s also a great size that will probably last the whole beach day.

    Alcoholic Beverages: If you’re 21+ and like to relax on the beach with a nice cold brew or spirit then we have something in common. My favorites for this past trip were IC Light Mango beer and Malibu with Diet Coke.

    Cooler Bag: Well, we gotta keep those drinks we packed cooler somehow! I found this super cute Navy Flamingo Cooler Bag at Dollar General for only five dollars! Unfortunately, I couldn’t find it anywhere online to link it for you all. If you have a store in the area, I suggest taking a look because they have some cute summer themed insulated lunch bags. Below I’ll attach a link to a cute flamingo insulated lunch box from amazon that you may also like.

    Portable Speaker: Music is a must on the beach! Below I have featured my speaker that I’ve had for years now and love. There are many great portable speakers out there though so use and buy whatever you want and prefer. I’ll link this one in case your interested in the one featured above. *I couldn’t find a reliable website that sold the pink speaker so I linked the white.*

    Pool Floaty: Gotta have a cute Instagramable pool floaty to wrap up your beach must haves! Check out this adorable Lips pool floaty that I got from amazon.

    I hope you all have found this edition of “What’s in my Bag?” helpful for your upcoming beach trip! Comment below and let me know what you HAVE to take with you to the beach.

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    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!

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    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!

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    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!

      Foundation- Wet n Wild photofocus Foundation (I used the color soft beige and Wal-Mart, CVS, and Walgreens all have this foundation if you need to find a match in color.) ($4.69)
      Lipstick- Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Seductress (This Lipstick is, by far, the longest lasting lipstick I’ve ever worn. It’s amazing! I’ve told my friends about it and they’ve fallen in love too. It’s got this amazing texture that when it’s on your lips, you can barely feel it, and when you look in the mirror you’re finally reminded you still have lipstick on. That’s the best kind of lipstick in my opinion.) ($6.64)
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.
    9. 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.
    10. 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.
      I promise we are ALMOST done, Just two more steps! Now grab your Tarte Travel Size Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara and apply this to your eyelashes. I like to apply my mascara with a rolling motion going up to help curl the lashes as I’m applying the product.
      Last but not least, grab your Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink apply this lipstick to your lips. Try to make sure that you start at your Cupid’s bow and make your way out.

    **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.

    ***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.

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    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!