July Favorites

I can't believe it's already AUGUST! Crazy how fast time flies! Pretty soon we'll be getting ready for the first of football season then BAM it's the Holidays!

Anywho - I thought I'd share with you my all time favorite (& not so favorite) things from the past month... Enjoy!

White nails: I think they are so chic and fresh. I've been rocking them all month long! If you want to do it right make sure you keep up with the chips and shine, if it's not well maintained- it can start looking not so cute and dirty.  My favorite is Essie in Blanc. You can pick it up at your nearest Walgreens or CVS.

Urban Decay -  de-slick Makeup Setting Spray Oil-Control: This shiz works!! If you live in the kind of climate I'm in, 102 degrees and 100% humidity this product is a must! It helps your makeup from moving and the shine from showing while giving your makeup a matte finish. I picked mine up from Ulta, but you can also find it at Sephora. 

Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser: Lately I've been noticing that my skin around my eyes is kind of dull and my eyes look tired, so I picked up this product in "#60 Brightener" when my Mac Pro Longwear Concealer ran out. I love it! I dab the sponge around my eyes and use my beauty blender to work it up around my eye and bring it to my temple. It also can be used on the bridge of your nose and above your eyebrows for highlighting. The price is great and so is the product! You can find it at any drug store and amazon.

This FAB necklace! I can't wait to get my hands on this and wear it all day everyday, who knows I might even wear it to bed. Unforch it's on back order - just shows how great my taste is ;) If you love it you can still order it here to make sure you get it before it's gone forever!

Lastly- There was a product that I didn't love this month :(

Yes To Grapefruit Even Skin Tone Mousturizer: I was really excited to purchase this product, even more excited about the price tag. Unfortunately, I don't love it. The smell is not great and the product it self is thin and doesn't really "brighten" my skin like it says it will do. I've read great things about this product in magazines, so I'll give it a few more days to see if it changes my mind. I hope it does!

Hope you all have an amazing start to your month!
Till next time!
xoxo- Kelly

#summer

I'm back ladies! I have to apologize for my absence, but I promise I'll be better this time around.

Summer is officially in full swing! Tis' the season for longer days, warm nights and sitting pool side with  your favorite people with of course with your favorite cocktail (mine- obviously is a goblet of wine... duh) !

The next couple of posts I'm going to touch on a few things I'm loving about summer and how to prepare you for the BEST time of the year!

- The MOST important thing to remember is sunscreen. I recently received the Coola Organic Sunscreen in my birchbox and I loved it! It's moisturizing and not greasy. Make it a daily routine and you'll be happy you wont be rocking burnt skin and wrinkles. (Ew.)

- Bronzer! My absolute favorite bronzer is from Tarte, it looks amazing on your cheeks, temples and can also be used as a body bronzer. Its a matte color- so you wont be a disco ball on bright summer days. (Tarte- Park Avenue Princess) Use with the brush from this post for perfect contouring.

- A great summer read. I have a few books on my list for this summer- I'm in the middle of one that is called "French Women Don't Get Fat" and I love it! It's a quick read and very interesting. Pour yourself a glass of vino and "Do as the french do"! I'll be sure to keep you posted on my next reads!

 

 - Rock a bold hue. Neon is huge! I'm loving the bold lips this season. I think I say that every season... but anyway it's a great way to brighten up your look without trying too hard. If you choose to wear a bright color on the lips, please keep the rest very neutral and choose colors that compliment your skin tone.

 

Colors I'm loving at this moment


Mac- Candy Yum-Yum
Mac- Ruby Woo.. a classic
Smashbox- Pink Petal
Maybeline- Shocking Coral #870
Chanel- Rouge Allure Velvet in "La Favorite" #43
Chanel - Rouge Allure Gloss in "Insolence" # 57
Chanel - Glossimer # 149 (their normal gloss)






 I want to end this by saying I'm happy to be back in action and I hope you keep up with me and my amazing beauty finds!

Till next time....
xoxo- Kelly

#HappyThanksgiving

I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and share a few things that I am thankful for.

Friends & Family:

Nothing beats having an amazing family and great friends! I wouldn't be me if it weren't for the people in my life. I am truly blessed to have such a great and supportive Fiance. I am also thankful for my mother and dear friends who that have been there for me through thick and thin.

Makeup value sets:

Tis' the season to stock up on gift sets and makeup brushes! Sephora has amazing makeup lines in affordable value sets. It's also a great way to try new products or a new beauty routine without shelling out the dough.

Here are a few that are on my wish list:

Tarte Carried Away Collector's Set: ($54 valued at $512)

Not only do you get a fancy travel case, but it also comes with several eyeshadow quads, lip gloss, mascara, finishing powder and a face brush. Get it by clicking here. Another thing that is great about Tarte is they do not test on animals!

NARS Kiss Mini Larger Than Life Lip Gloss Coffret: ($55 valued at $94)

In this set you will find five beautiful lip glosses in this seasons hottest hues and a fancy tin to carry them! P.S. NARS happens to be my favorite for lip gloss!
Click here to check it out.

You can also find awesome brush sets, lip pallets and face essentials- check out www.sephora.com!


Falsies:

Ardell false eye lashes:

Ardell Eyelashes $4.99

 

They're a perfect way to glamour your look!

You can find them at any Sally Beauty Supply Stores.





A few more to be thankful for: Mystic Tans, facials, Spanx, wine, fashion, nail polish and anti-aging moisturizers.

Happy Turkey Day!

xoxo - Kelly

I. Love. Fall.

Today is the first day in Houston that actually feels like fall. So, I wanted to share with you my top 5 favorite things for this time of the year... Enjoy!


1. Tights, especially Kate Spades Gigantic Swiss Dot Tights. Trust me, they're amazing! ($32, click here to check them out.)

 

 

2.  Dark Nails.

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Vertigo is possibly the best nail color I own.

It's great because it's not the typical black nail. You will find purple shimmer in this deep grey color. You'll feel like a rock star with these nails!

($26 and can be found here or at your local Nordstrom beauty counter.)

 

 

3. My new Z Gallerie Chinchilla Throw. Fall is the best time to snuggle, once you relax with this wrapped around you - you'll never want to get up! ($149.95 and can be found here or at Z Gallerie stores.)

4. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte- #Yum.

 

Yes. I get the whipped cream.



 



5. Last but not least - Boots, of all kinds. Here are two of my favorites.

Hunter Two-Tone Riding Rain Boot- $195

 

Tory Burch Amanda Riding Boot - $495

 

 

Now I must go back to my vino and Chinchilla Throw.

xoxo- Kelly





Obsessed.

I've been obsessing over this Stella & Dot necklace! I figured I'd share it with ya'll!

This beauty is named Pegasus and is $198... Totally worth it because I consider this a staple and it goes with virtually anything! It has been worn by Kim & Kourtney Kardashion and Kathy Lee (wino) Gilfford... Oh, and me. 

Wear it now with a long sleeve or cozy sweater and wear it later with a tank! 

Get it while it's still available or add it to your Christmas list :) Click here to check it out!

Happy shopping!

xoxo- Kelly