What's in my makeup bag?

Happy Monday lovelies, I hope you all had a wonderfully nice weekend!

In a couple weeks I'm going on vacation and figured what better time than to do a what's in my makeup bag video. I'll link the video below so you can actually see what I have in it.

I think that when it comes to traveling, the less things you need to bring beauty-wise, the better. I realize you never know what exactly you'll be doing so you want to be prepared. I think that a palette that has everything you need in it, is the way to go. You could make your own z-palette, or purchase one.  I'm really enjoying the Aqualillies for Tarte palette. It contains a full size amazonian clay blush, a highlight, park avenue princess bronzer, and 6 eye shadows. I find that I can make multiple looks out it, and it's perfect for traveling. Another good all-in-one palette would probably be the Stila Not So Nude, Dare to Bare, or The Natural palettes. They come with 6 eye shadows, a bronzer (or blush for the Not So Nude) and a highlight. I haven't actually purchased one of these, but I have been looking into it. They are only $20 at Ulta and I feel like that's a great deal for all of that product. I like to bring just some basic everyday brushes, my favorite eyeliner, favorite mascara(s), a bb cream, and an everyday lip product. If I have some extra room I like to thrown in a bright lip as well.

Hopefully this helps as what you should bring with you on vacation. If you want to see the actual products that I am taking with me, just watch the video below!


XO-Stacey

                                                                                                                                                            

Thifty Find

Hello Beauties!

I'm thinking about posting a bit more regularly than just once a week. So bear with me while I try to get on a set schedule.

The other day, I went thrifting for my internship. While looking for clothing for Monday's photo shoot, I came across some lovely shorts. I am in need of a few new pairs of shorts so this worked out perfectly. The shorts I own are from my freshman year of high school. They are looking way too short. I found these adorable GAP Chino shorts for only $5! What a steal! These shorts regularly go for  $44.95 on their website. That's crazy expensive for a pair of shorts! The only downfall of them is that there is a small hole in them right on the seam. Thankfully this is where my fashion merchandising background can help. I'll have to sew them up before I wear them on vacation.

I don't think anybody should ever write off going to thrift stores for clothing. I agree that there are tons of really worn out clothing items that are never really worth it, but there is always some hidden gems. You just have to dig for them! I also found two pairs of super cute paisley J. Crew chino shorts but sadly, they were not in my size. ):

 

Aren't those too cute?! Disregard my huge pile of clothing in the corner... those are things I need to take to goodwill. Now, go out and thrift people!!

XO - Stacey

Not your typical beauty blogpost

Happy Monday Ginger Lovers!

Today, I don't have much of a beauty post for you, which may be disappointing, but lets be real... I'm pretty sure no one is consistently looking at this anyways except maybe my parents and that's probably a stretch. I really wanted to vent about life today.

I will be officially a college graduate in two weeks. I'm sort of panicking. What if I can't get a job? That's a huge deal and it's a tough gig to get now-a-days. When did the world of working become so ridiculous? I'm too qualified for a secretary position, but not qualified enough for ANY position in my field it seems.

I've been working at my internship and recently have been building websites from the ground up for an online store and it clicked a bit last week. What if I started my own online store? How would it work? Would I be able to do it? All of these questions arise and I began to research. It would single handedly be the hardest and probably worst thing ever. But what if it worked? What if I regret not trying it? I realize it's expensive and it would suck to start out, I'd have to put a lot of my own money that I don't really have into it. Is it crazy to think that it could actually be something that worked? I don't know. I think it might be something that I really want to do. Who know what will come of that.

On an entirely different note: Does anyone else here have a dog, or a pet that they would probably give your kidneys to? A little over a week ago my adorable Doberman doggie at 3 years old randomly became paralyzed. I was so sad, lots of crying, you know? Well he has Wobblers Syndrome that only occurs in 5% of dobermans, After having lots of steroids, he is able to walk again. He can't run, and he's a bit shakey, but he can walk again. I treat pets like they are my children. This was seriously one of the saddest things I have ever had to deal with when it came to one of my pets. On another note... he's walking enough now that he can out run me across our yard, the busy street in front of my house, and through the field across the street...

I am going on vacation in a could weeks and I can't wait. I'm thinking maybe a "what to pack" kind of post and maybe one about graduation? And who knows what else?

If you think any of these things sound good, leave me a comment! I will for sure respond

XO-Stacey

Fake Tan for Dummies

Hello Beauties,

I have a product, that I am absolutely in love with for fake tan. Now, clearly I have a really pale skin. I'm a red head, but naturally my skin may have well be translucent. All I want out of a tanning product is something that is going to make my skin look alive. Seriously, picture every single zombie movie you have ever seen. The zombies dead lifeless skin? Yeah that's what mine looks like. The color is extremely build-able. I look pretty tan the first day and then it fades to just a nice glow.

If you want a dark tan, this product can surely achieve that pretty easily. It is said to be comparable to the St. Tropez tanning mouse. Are you ready to see what it is?
It's the Tanwise Tanning Mouse from Sally Beauty. It's 12.99 regularly online. I'm pretty sure I bought it for $10.99 at the store.  They usually have some coupon deal going on where you can get it cheaper.

If you don't like tanning mouses, they also carry a lotion and a spray. I'm more partial to the mouse though.

For every self tanning junkie, you'll already know what to do to apply it. For those of us that are fake tan dummies, here is the best ways I have found to get your skin ready and apply. You need to shave your legs first. Shaving acts as an exfoliate for your legs and plus you just need smooth legs if you are planning to show them off.  Next you should hop into the shower and use some soft of body scrub all over. Pat your skin dry, and you are ready to go! You could shave your legs after you shower, but I have found that when I do that and apply the self tanner, I get little dots all over my legs from the hair follicles being open,  I like to use rubber gloves or a tanning mit so I don't get it on my hands.

The problem with self tanners: a) The Smell and b) Our Hands/Feet/Ankles/Elbows/Knee areas that look weird.

I have solved both of these problems! Actually, Tanwise solved the smell. This product legit smells like pina coladas. EXACTLY like it. I never had a developing tan smell which was AWESOME. For letter b, I have come up with a way to do all of these areas and not have them look weird. When putting on your self tanner, go around your elbows and knees, don't put the product on them yet. Only put the product all the way to your wrist, and your ankles but don't get it on your ankles. Here's the time consuming part, but it is the perfect way to blend these areas. Take a makeup sponge and get it wet. Then apply half a pump onto the sponge. Apply to your hands, feet, ankles and knees. Then on the clean side or your sponge, (it should still be damp) run this along the sides of your hands, where your wrist and hands meet and the sides of all your fingers and knuckles. Do this same kind of process around your knees, elbows, and feet. WALLAH!! Your lines are seamlessly perfect and you don't have any weird harsh lines. I realize it's a bit time consuming, but I'd rather it look good.

In the morning you should wash off your body to rinse the outer layer off, and underneath is your tan. If that's not enough color for you, add another layer. If it is, moisturize and you are good to go! I adore this stuff and cannot say enough good things about it.

Let me know if you try this out! Comment below and tell me if you like it.