Welcome back everyone,

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!

April 30, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

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 since I’ve got this purse, I keep going back to it. It’s the perfect size 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.

1. Sydney Double-Zip Crossbody

2. Polly Medium Crossbody

3. Reese Park Wyn

4. Polly Medium Double Gusset Crossbody

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!

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019Leave a comment

Welcome back Everybody,

Mother’s Day is creeping up on us and it’s time to start searching for that gift to give to our favorite ladies that raised us. Whether it’s your mom, gram, aunt, or anyone that is a mother in your eyes, check out my gift guide of goodies for those special ladies in your life. Let’s get started!

1. Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker

2. “Mama Needs Some Coffee” Mug

3. Pandora Knotted Hearts Band Ring

4. Initial Necklace (I thought it would be cute to have the children’s initial on a necklace for Mom. These necklaces are only $10 so even if there were multiple children, you could put different letters on the same chain or the mom could layer them, which is a big fad currently.)

5. Tarte Makeup Brushes (My mother is always worried about everyone else but never takes the time to worry about herself. Basic things like makeup brushes are the least of her worries and I always like to treat her with some nice makeup brushes for holidays. This Tarte Set comes with the essentials and for a decent price. Use this link for a 15% off your purchase too. https://share.tartecosmetics.com/x/TPGHrl . There is also free shipping and a free gift (Makeup brush) if you purchase $25 or more. This offer is a today only offer (4/25). )

6. Purple Makeup Bag from Tarte (Also you can use the 15% off link here too, https://share.tartecosmetics.com/x/TPGHrl )

7. Beachwaver 1.25 (Check out my post about my Beachwaver 1.25 that I posted about for my Go-To Curling Iron.)

8. Smashbox The Cali Contour Palette

9. Cute & Funny Sayings Wine Glass

10. Cheese Board & Cutlery (I don’t know anybody that doesn’t love cheese so I know your Mom will LOVE this cheese board to use while friends and family are visiting. Plus, you can benefit from this when you come over. 😉)

11. Philosophy Gift Set

12. Tarte’s Youth or Dare Serum (Use this link for a 15% off coupon from Tarte.com, https://share.tartecosmetics.com/x/TPGHrl )

13. Totally Pampered Gift Set

14. Tarte Skincare Set (Use this link for a 15% off coupon from Tarte.com, https://share.tartecosmetics.com/x/TPGHrl )

15. Jade Roller (This is a great gift to pair with #12. Jade rollers are most commonly used to apply serums to your face delicately and diligently.)

16. Heating Pad (This May seem like a random gift but nothing says pamper yourself like a nice heating pad to relax your aches and pains. I know I’m thankful for the person who bought the one at my house because it is a well loved and used household item.)

17. Family Collage Photo Frame

18. Family Pillow

19. Kitchen Wall Decor

20. Hammock Swing (GUYS! Who doesn’t love a swing? Let alone, a Hammock Swing!? This is an amazing gift for mom to hang out in on her front porch, deck, etc.)

Pricing Breakdown:

$115-$130

◦ #7- Beachwaver 1.25

$80-$100

◦ #1- Keurig

$40-$70

◦ #3- Pandora Ring

◦ #8- Smashbox Contour Palette

◦ #10- Cheese Board & Cutlery

◦ #12- Youth or Dare Serum

◦ #16- Heating Pad

◦ #17- Family Collage Photo Frame

◦ #19- Kitchen Wall Decor

◦ #20- Hammock Swing

$15-$30

◦ #5- Tarte Makeup Brushes

◦ #6- Tarte Makeup Bag

◦ #9- Wine Glass

◦ #11- Philosophy Gift Set

◦ #13- Totally Pampered Gift Set

◦ #14- Tarte Skincare Set

◦ #15- Jade Roller

◦ #18- Family Pillow

Under $10

◦ #2- Coffee Mug

◦ #4- Initial Necklace

Good luck shopping friends! I hope you find something special for those special ladies in your life and treat them to a wonderful day.

April 23, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

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!

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019Leave a comment

Hello makeup lovers,

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 😉).

https://share.tartecosmetics.com/x/QOBNru

Tarte Cosmetics Haul: New products!

(Products are linked directly to the pictures)

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!)

2. Pro To Go Palette

3. Tartiest Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Bestie

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.)

5. Color Splash Lipstick in Pink Sands

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.)

7. Creaseless Concealer in 33N medium

Create this look:

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!

April 16, 2019April 17, 2019Leave a comment

Go-To Tuesday

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 years now. 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.

April 14, 2019June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Hello friends,

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:

Target

(TIP: 2 Day Free Shipping for Red Card Holders)

Pink Off Shoulder Maxi Dress (XS-XXL : $25)

Blue Short Sleeved Floral Button Up the Front Dress (XL-XXL :$24.99)

Blush Short Sleeve Floral Button Up the Front Dress (XS-XXL : $24.99)

Mauve Short Sleeved Floral Off the Shoulder Top (XS- XXL : $24.99)

Red Strappy Front Tie Midi Dress (XS-XXL : $24.99)

Black Ruffle V-Neck Floral Jumpsuit (M, L, XXL : $25)

Yellow Floral Tie Front Jumpsuit (XS-XXL : $25)

Yellow Wide Strapped Cami V Necked Wrap Dress (X-4X : $23)

Yellow Sleeveless Wrap Dress (XS-XXL : $15)

Cream Floral Cami Dress (XS-XXL : $28)

Black Floral Sleeveless Midi Dress (XS, M-XXL : $27.99)

Fashion Nova (2 Day Shipping)

*Don’t forget to scroll down a little for the link to the 30% off coupon!

White Off Shoulder Maxi Dress with Red & Orange Paisley (1X-3X : $44.99)

Light Pink Floral Midi Dress with Keyhole Cutout at Waist (XS-3X : $34.99)

Pink Two Strapped Cami Dress (XS-3X : $29.99)

Ivory Floral Off Should Midi Dress (1X-2X : $39.99)

Multi-Colored High Waisted Maxi Dress (1X-3X : $39.99)

Neon Yellow Ruffled Off Shoulder Dress (1X-3X : $39.99)

Lilac with White Striped Long Sleeved Dress with Keyhole Cutout (XS-L : $34.99)

Mint Three Quarter Length Sleeved V-Neck Belted Midi Dress (XS- M & XL-3X : $34.99)

Red Floral Mini Dress (XS, 1X-3X : $39.99)

Blush Fit & Flair Dress (S-L & 1X-2X : $49.99)

Mustard One Shouldered Balloon Sleeved Lace Dress (XS-XL :$39.99)

Neon Pink One Shouldered Maxi Dress (XS-XL : $39.99)

Blue & White Striped Strapless Jumpsuit with Keyhold Cutout (XS-3X : $29.99)

Yellow Off Shouldered Romper (XS-3X : $29.99)

Coupon

Fashion Nova (30% off) – https://share.fashionnova.com/x/JAXzEL

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!

April 12, 2019Leave a comment

Welcome back all,

Today I’m bringing you some of my recent spring finds that I’ve been posting about on my Instagram stories and feed. I’ve been buying pieces here and there from different stores and couldn’t do a specific haul for you all, so I thought why not just combine them all for a recent Spring haul? So here we go friends:

Blue Light Blocking Glasses – About a few weeks ago I shared these glasses with you all on my Instagram stories and mentioned how these are supposed to protect my eyes from the blue light coming from our phones, tablets, etc. so far I’ve been using these almost every night I’m home while I lay in bed with my different electronic devices. I have to be honest, I don’t feel a huge difference BUT I can say that I feel like I get a better night’s sleep. Whether that’s psychological or the glasses are actually working, I’m totally okay with. Who could complain about getting good sleep? Haha

Dunkin Donut’s PEEPS Marshmellow Flavored Coffee – So I have to start and say that I don’t have a link for this new flavored coffee because it can only be purchased at Dunkin Donuts. What I can tell you is that this flavor is surprisingly good. I’m not a PEEPS fan at all but this coffee taste very good. If you were on the fence about giving it a try, I’d say go for it. It has more of a vanilla flavor than anything else. So, go for it PEEPS! 😉

Crystal Sandals– I just received these shoes yesterday so I couldn’t feature them in the photos but you HAVE to click the link and check these out. They come in 3 different colors and the sandals are stunning! 😍 I’m so excited to pair these with a cute spring dress and wear them out and about.

American Eagle Shorts from TJ-Maxx- Unfortunately, I couldn’t find these shorts online anywhere but let me tell you all about it. These shorts are a STEAL! Super comfy, cute, can be dressed up, and only $6!!! They had multiple different styles and patterns of these $6 shorts and I am living for them. I’m all about looking cute and feeling comfy, so if you are too these shorts are for you.

Pacifica Face Sunscreen and Travel Size Hawaiian Tropic’s Sun Tan Lotion – If you followed my post from a few weeks ago “What’s in my Bag? -Disney Edition” you will notice that I already mentioned these sunscreens before. Well I wanted to get on here and share with you all that I found both of them at TJ-Maxx for $2.99-$3.99. So if you’ve been looking for them, check out your local TJ-Maxx in the Beauty Aisles.

And that’s all folks, if you have any questions about any of these purchases don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I’ll make sure to get back to you ASAP. What your most recent Spring purchase?

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019Leave a comment

Hey friends,

I’m so excited to share with you all these Disney Villains inspired makeup looks! Colourpop Cosmetics came out with a Disney Villains inspired line that features all of your favorite villainous characters. I decided to create looks for my two favorite Disney Villains, Cruella de Vil & the Evil Queen. So here they are!

Cruella de Vil Look:

Eyeshadow (Crease- Grumpy, Outer Corner & Lower Lash line- Abu, Lid- One Kiss?, Brow Bone- Ray)

Highlighter

Lipstick (I didn’t purchase the Cruella lipstick because the color was too orange and wouldn’t look good on my skin tone. Usually blondes look better in orange tones versus brunette look better in a blue red tone. Of course, this is my opinion, use your own discretion when deciding what colors work for you.)

Lip Gloss

Here’s how I achieved this look:

Start with your base makeup look. Check out the beginning of my basic makeup look to see how I achieve my foundation, blush, and bronzer.
Grab a fluffy eye brush and apply “Grumpy” to your crease.

3. Grab a more dense brush to apply “Abu” to your outer corner and lower lash line.

4. Grab a flat lid brush and apply “One Kiss?” To your lid.

5. Lastly, dip your finger in “Ray” and apply it to your brow bone.

6. Apply your eyeliner & mascara (fake lashes if desired) to your eyes before you move on with the next step.

6. Apply “You Fools, You Imbeciles, You Idiots” highlighter to your brow bone, Cupid’s bow, and bridge of your nose.

7. Apply the “Snow White” lipstick to your lips and then coat them with “Bad Apple” lipgloss.

Evil Queen Look:

Eyeshadow (Crease- Grumpy, Outer Corner & Lower lash line- Magic Carpet, Brow Bone- Prince Charming)

1. Start with your base makeup, you can follow the first couple of steps on my basic makeup routine post.

2. Grab a fluffy eyeshadow brush and apply “Grumpy” to your crease.

3. Grab a more dense brush to apply “Magic Carpet” to your outer corner and lower lash line.

4. Next I used the Super Shock Shadow in the color “A Whole New World” and applied it on my lid with my finger. If you own this palette but do not have the Super Shock shadow, “Poison Apple” would work too. The Super Shock shadow is just super easy to blend and had an iridescent glitter that I was dying to try which is why I chose that over the purple in the palette.

5. After that, I dipped my finger into ” Prince Charming” and applied that on my brow bone.