2015 Goals

Hello Beautiful Ones! I've never really been a big fan of New Year's resolutions. As we all know most of us don't make it past a couple of days with our resolutions. I always felt like it was easier just not to make one than to fail miserably. But this year I thought I would give myself a list of goals to work towards. 2014 was a pretty big year for me. I graduated from college, started my first...

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Lush Winter Bath Goodies!

Hello Beautiful Ones! I have long stood by the statement that bubble baths can have magical powers. Sometimes I just need a really good soak in the tub to relax and re-energize. I know there are people out there that think baths are a waste of time. If you fit into that category then this might not be the post for you, because today I'm reviewing two bath products for Lush's winter/holiday collection:...

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New from Revlon at the Drugstore

Hello Beautiful Ones! There are a lot of lovely new things at the drugstore right now. Without really doing it on purpose, I realised that I have recently picked up quite a few new goodies from Revlon so I thought I would give you a little first impressions/mini review (also bonus points to me for picking colors that all look good together, that was complete accident I swear!). Revlon Photoready...

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Essie Winter 2014: Jiggle Hi, Jiggle Low & Jump in my Jumpsuit

Hello Beautiful Ones! It's officially December and I can practically feel the tinsel coursing through my veins. Ok that would be weird and probably not healthy, but the point is that I've been feeling super festive lately. So if you're like me and you are looking for more ways to express your holiday joy then Essie's new winter nail collection has you covered. Essie's winter collection for 2014...

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November Beauty Favorites

Hello Beautiful Ones! I don't know how it happens but every month I find myself sitting here and thinking "wait, is it time for a monthly favorites post already?" So I know it's three days late, but better late than never right? I would promise to do better next month but that would probably be a lie. :) This month I've been loving all things shimmery and moisturizing. Living Proof Nourishing...

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Beauty on a Budget: L'oreal EverCreme Moisture System Intense Shampoo & Conditioner

Hello Beautiful Ones! The weather outside is definitely frightful here in Nebraska. For me, colder weather also brings dry skin and hair. My naturally curly hair always seems to be needing added moisture, but that is especially true during the winter months. That's why I get so excited when I find hair care products that help me keep the dryness in check, and when they're affordable it's even better!...

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Maybelline The Smokes Palette: Swatches & Review

Hello Beautiful Ones! This is a product I've been trying to get my hands on for a while now: The Smokes palette from Maybelline. So you can imagine my excitement when I finally found one on a recent trip to the drugstore (I basically snatched the last one off the shelf like a mad woman, but let's not talk about that!). Let's just get right to the review and swatches shall we?! I'll be honest...

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Nudestix #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit

Hello Beautiful Ones! I've had my eye on the Nudestix brand for a while, but I just hadn't gotten around to trying anything... until now! This time of year is truly a beauty junkie's dream come true because there are so many holiday gift sets out right now that allow you to try out new products that you otherwise might not splurge for. When I saw the Nudestix #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit at Sephora I knew...

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Monday Musings: The Power in Being an Introvert

Hello Beautiful Ones! What do you think of when you hear the word introvert? I'm going to pretend to read your mind (that would be pretty impressive), and assume that you consider being an introvert a negative thing. I identify as an introvert, and I'm here to tell you why that is not necessarily a bad thing. I'm going to start this post by saying that I'm 23, and I'm certainly not really an...

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Tarte Park Ave Princess Contour Palette- Review & Swatches

Hello Beautiful Ones! Is there anything better than holiday palettes and gift sets? Is it bad that I love to buy said gift sets for myself? Oh well, it's important to treat yourself! One of the limited edition holiday palettes that really caught my eye was this Park Ave Princess contour palette from Tarte featuring a bronzer, blush, and highlighter. Can we all just take a minute to appreciate...

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Monday Musings: The Art of Embracing Change

Hello Beautiful Ones! Happy Monday! The weekend always ends WAY too fast, where does it even go? So here we are at the start of a new week. It's been a while since I have done a Monday musings and there have been a lot of changes happening in my life lately, so that is the theme of the day: change. As always, prepare to experience the inside of my mind (buckle up kids!). Ok, now on to the serious...

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October Beauty Favorites

Hello Beautiful Ones! We can officially mark down another month in the books! I'm guessing many of you are probably recovering from halloween festivities (mine was blissfully uneventful), so why don't we go through a calming little monthly favorites post shall we? Here are the beauty bits I've been loving this month: Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer- $32 Along with the falling leaves...

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The Disconnect Between the Internet and Traditional Media

Hello Beautiful Ones! This one is going to be a little different. I wasn't planning on writing a post today, but then I read an article that made my head spin and I felt that I needed to address it (after calming down... angry rants don't solve anything). I think it's important that we discuss what seems to be a disconnect between traditional media (television, news outlets, newspapers, etc.) and...

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Favorite Nail Polishes for Fall

Hello Beautiful Ones! The weather today in Nebraska is gorgeous, not exactly fall like. But we can't deny that fall is here (and we have pumpkin spice lattes to prove it!). In an attempt to get myself into the fall spirit I've been sporting some fall-tastic nail colors (that was real cheesy wasn't it? Sorry). I tend to go for darker colors on my toenails and lighter ones for my fingernails. I...

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Coral Cheek Favorites

Hello Beautiful Ones! We all have colors that we naturally gravitate towards. I never realized that coral was one of mine until I looked over my blush collection. I know that for some people the color coral can be a little intimidating, but I think you might be surprised to find that it is more flattering than you think! If you're now ready to jump in there and give coral a try, here are my three...

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Beauty on a Budget: Two New Drugstore Brow Products

Hello Beautiful Ones! It's a been a while since I've done a beauty on a budget post, but I promise there will be more drugstore products featured soon! Today we are talking all about brows which have been my longtime nemesis (you can read more about that here). I always appreciate snagging great brow products at the drugstore, but it can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Today...

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