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Drugstore Contour: Covergirl TruBlend's FIXSTICK in D-5-7 vs. Maybelline FIT ME Foundation Stick in 'Coconut'

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Don't you love finding treasures in the drugstore! I mean why pay $$$ when you can pay $? My latest drugstore discoveries have been contouring tools – Covergirl's TruBlend Concealer Stick in D-5-7, the darkest shade; and Maybelline's FITME Foundation Stick in Coconut, also the darkest shade. Before I go on to compare and contrast the two, I wanted to let you all know that my complexion would be considered light-medium to medium with yellow undertones. Covergirl's FixStick Concealer Stick in D-5-7 I picked up this CoverGirl's TruBlend FIXSTICK Concealer Stick after deciding that it was a tad darker, and thus, probably better for contouring, than the L'OrĂ©al True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer in Medium-Deep Neutral. Neutral Contour Shade. The FIXSTICK turns out to be a great contouring tool. It truly is a neutral brown compared to the Maybelline FITME. It blends easily with my ELF Small Stipple Brush. I love how natural...

Holy Grail -- Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

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If you follow me on Instagram, then you will know how obsessed I have been with Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 in St. Mortiz . It has been on my face 95% of the time since I purchased it online from Sephora a month ago. What I Love. No Side Affects. When I was experiencing weekly breakouts on my chin, I avoided layering my face with anything unnecessary, and so that meant no foundation, bb cream, etc.,  unless it was an extremely special occasion (2-4 times a month max). Recently, when I started experiencing less breakouts, I wanted to venture into the something that would quickly and easily provide an even base all the while maintaining my no make-up makeup look. Super Pigmented Radiance! Most of the time, tinted moisturizers provide light coverage, but this Nars Tinted Moisturizer provides great buildable light to medium dewy coverage, which is so perfect for summer. It evens out my complexion without making it look like I have anything on. I love how it min...

Beautiful Heels Without the Pain

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Before I had kids, I was wearing 5 inch heels everyday. Now that I am a mom, I care more about the comfort factor because I am running around all day long.  I first learned of Julie Lopez shoes through Instagram. I was flipping through my feed, when I came across those beautiful snake print pumps pictured above. The caption read "Beautiful Heels Without the Pain".  I commented on how pretty the snake print was, and then Julie Lopez  reached out and offered  to let me test out their beautiful made-in-Italy leather shoes. Unfortunately, my feet are too small, and at this time, Julie Lopez does not offer my 4.5 wide shoe size. Luckily, my best mom friend/cousin, Nicole, wears a size that Julie Lopez offers. Nicole was the first person to come to mind when I needed a shoe model because she has  worked with high-end shoe labels in the past, and so she knows what to look for when judging shoe quality.  My muse, Nicole, is a young mom like me with t...

Acne Fighter I Never Saw Coming

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At this very moment, my adult acne is under control. It feels strange to say because I never thought I would get here. I am almost nervous to post this article  because I do not want to jinx myself.

Affordable, Completely Customizable and Summer Ready

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Eshakti.com asked me to share some of my favorite pieces from their newly released Bohemian collection. Everything looks super cute, super comfortable, and affordable. I love how eshakti.com allows you to fully customize any piece on their site. If you aren't familiar, read up on my previous post. Jogger pants are a celeb-favorite (google 'Kendall Jenner at Coachella')! Jogger pants make your butt look great, AND they are comfy and casual, too. They are definitely my summer staple. I am loving these eShakti jogger pants -- don''t they look so airy and fresh -- just in time for summer and music festivals! I am torn on whether I like the loose or cinched leg better. You can customize it to your body shape!   I am also obsessed with cute, versatile shirts. I am especially loovvving the black cutout, but I would customize it to make sure it was long enough for me to tuck the front in my belt/pants. You can score the black cutout f...

Spotify Premium v. Amazon Prime Music

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Last year, I won a free year of Spotify Premium sponsored through a Spotify Twitter giveaway. It was a sweet, sweet year. I discovered new artists and rediscovered favorite songs. Most importantly, Spotify provided access to my sons' night-night music all ad-free . Nothings more annoying than a commercial waking you're almost asleep   toddler. I have subscribed to Pandora Premium i n the past specifically for the sleep playlists, but it uses too much data when you 're offline. so I deci ded just to cancel it.  Spotify has a large selection of other sleep-inducing music, all ad-free thanks to the Premium service. Now that my free year of Spotify Premium is over I can't use it to put my kids to sleep. I also miss listening to lists and lists of music offline , not wasting data. As much as Spotify Premium had become part of my driving ritual, I am hesitant to sign up for the $9.99/month premium plan. Luckily, around the time my free subscription ended, I l...

Obsessed: Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo

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Twitter parties are my thanggg! As a SAHM, I am socially isolated. I have learned to accept, more precisely, depend on my computer and cell phone to get me through the day. If I can't go out and party with people, at least I can do it at home, and I get to talk about my favorite things....beauty products, clothes.... PLUS, I have won lots of amazing beauty products by just chatting with random beauty brands. Recently, I tweeted at the Moroccan Oil Twitter party celebrating the launch of the Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo in the UK. Moroccan Oil so kindly sent me their first dry shampoo, which turns out it is an argan-infused heaven in a bottle.