Friday, August 9, 2013

m. i. a.

i feel like i've been gone forever!

i've been getting a lot of wedding things done and i think it's really coming together. 
can't wait to see the end result. that'll be one heck of a blog post!!

i have a few ootd's and a couple product reviews. here we go!


large hoop earrings, forever XXI, (gift)
old navy tribal print shirt, goodwill, $6
furry vest, jcp, $20
black ponte pants, maurices, $17
taupe wedges, target, $20 (gift)


pins and needles fedora, urban outfitters, $10
teardrop earrings, payless, $4
old navy tribal print shirt, goodwill, $6 (loved it. had to repeat.)
black and silver goody hair ties, target, $6 for 3
silver and leather studded bracelet, american eagle outfitters, $2
black distressed shorts, american eagle outfitters, $20
black and tan flip flops, old navy, $10
  

black and gold oversized flower studs, forever XXI, (really old)
striped gap halter top, hand-me-down
pink tone charm bracelet, talbots, (gift)
black dot bangle, kate spade, $14
black maxi skirt, kohl's, $5
red handbag, kate spade, free (won in a competition)
black flip flops, old navy, $10

dinner date with the little sister!

gold studs, kate spade, free
anthropologie top, buffalo exchange, $7
pink polished shorts, cache, $17
on arm:
gold watch, fossil, $45
turquoise buckle cuff, old navy, (verry old)
friendship bracelets, american eagle outfitters, $4
i was wearing my leopard wedges:)


silver earrings, cache, $11
topshop floral top (with shoulder pads), buffalo exchange, $12
swarovski crystal bead necklace, (gift)
black ponte pants, maurices, $17
black cage platforms, payless, $40 (gift)

REVIEWS!

so i've been trying everything to help my skin. it's gotten worse at an incredible rate. 
i went to sephora the other day to try out some new skincare and makeup.
i brought home samples to try before dropping a whole bunch of money. here are my current problems. 
  • my skin is dry
  • my makeup creases under my eyes and in my smile lines
  • i have acne scars and hyper-pigmentation
  • i have acne bumps
  • my face gets shiny throughout the day
  • my current makeup oxidizes and gets darker throughout the day
sample reviews:
  • makeupforever velvet mattifying liquid foundation:
    • feels good going on. a dry, almost powdery feel.
    • only has medium coverage.
    • doesn't fully soak into skin.
    • oxidizes and gets darker throughout the day
    • NOT for me.

  • clarins lotus face treatment oil:
    • i've been putting this on as a moisturizer at night after my epiduo gel.
    • it only takes one drop warmed between your palms and pat on your face.
    • pricey, but seems worth it. 
    • overall i enjoy it. might stick to coconut oil to save money.

  • murad balancing moisturizer:
    • smells like spf.
    • thick and hard to spread.
    • no huge differences in my skin coloration.
    • makes me look greasy throughout the day.
    • NOT for me.

still on the lookout for the perfect skincare and foundation routines. let me know if you have any suggestions!

nighty night and happy tax-free weekend!

XOXO.
-B


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