GET READY WITH ME - Celebrating 12 Years Together

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Products Mentioned:
Face -
Lorac POREfection
Loreal True Match W3
Physicians Formula Conceal RX
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer (BOMB)
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
Be A Bombshell Sweet Cheeks Blush
The Balm Mary Lou Manizer

Brows -
Mac Spike Eyebrow Pencil
Elf Eyebrow Kit
Chella Highlighter Stick

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lorac Pro Palette
Amrezy Palette
Lavish Palette
Naked Palette
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Loreal Telescopic Mascara
Model Co Volumeyes
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencil

Lips-
Nyx Lip Liner - Cabaret
Mac Viva Glam1

Brushes -
BH Cosmetics
Real Techniques
Soho Blending Brush
Crown Brush
Real Techniques Sponge


Outfit Details:
Top and Pants - Charlotte Russe
Shoes - Lulu*s
Jewelry - H&M and Forever21


Not shown on camera:
I really wanted to include this in the video but it just didn't flow right. Since I'm very pale and was wearing a light colored shirt, I wanted a more tanner appearance and more of a glow so a few hours before I got ready, I applied my Million Dollar Tan (click here). I like applying this earlier in the day to give it a few hours to work and give me more of a tan. Wearing tan or cream shirts doesn't look right when I'm very pale, so this is my little trick.

Nails - OPI Danke Shiny Red

Pictures







THE HOLIDAY GIFT SET OF THEM ALL - URBAN DECAY THE NAKED VAULT

Monday, October 27, 2014

Photo Courtesy: urbandecay.tumblr.com

The mother of all holiday gift sets will be here Thursday, October 30 on the Urban Decay website.
The set includes the Naked Palettes 1-3, three Naked Flush Palettes, three Naked Lip Glosses, and three double-ended 24/7 Glide-On Eye Liners. 

Retails - $280

The breakdown
Naked Eyeshadow Palettes - $54 each ($162)
Naked Flushed Palettes - $30 each ($120)
Eyeliners - $16 each ($48)
Lipglosses - $20 each (60)
TOTAL VALUE - $390
Savings by purchasing the vault - $110

What's your take on The Naked Vault? By now I feel like most beauty lovers have most of these popular Urban Decay Palettes but this would be a great gift for any newbies to the beauty world..


Photo Courtesy: urbandecay.tumblr.com




EMPTIES - PRODUCTS I'VE USED UP - OCTOBER 2014

Wednesday, October 22, 2014



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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
MIRABELLA PRIMER http://amzn.to/1wy3N6r
SMASH BOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER http://amzn.to/1z9bVib
NIVEA A KISS OF SMOOTHNESS LIP BALM
BIO OIL http://amzn.to/1wsZxIB
MAC FIX +
REVLON PHOTO FINISH AIR BRUSH MOUSE FOUNDATION
LOREAL TRUE MATCH W3
BONNE BELL LIP LITES LIP GLOSS CAPPUCINO
REVLON COLOR STAY LIQUID LINER
BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL MASCARA http://amzn.to/1pM7KAk
SALLY HANSEN HARD AS NAILS TOP COAT
MAYBELLINE COLLOSOL MASCARA
MAYBELLINE LASH STILLETO MASCARA
NIOXIN SCALP TREATMENT http://amzn.to/1t3R8HO
LOREAL PARIS YOUTH CODE TEXTURE PERFECTOR http://amzn.to/1ruhVsO
NYC EYELINER
SALMA HAYEK NUANCE MAKE UP REMOVER (CVS)

TWO YEARS WITH IPSY - OCTOBER 2014 - UNBOXING

Wednesday, October 22, 2014



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HOW TO MANAGE MONEY AS A COUPLE

Sunday, October 19, 2014

how to manage money as a newlyweds, how to manage money as a married couple, how to manage money as a college student


Money and relationships don't always go together. When sharing money, what one may think is a great purchase, the other may think is a horrible purchase.

My boyfriend and I got our own place at the age of 20. We thought if we were sharing bills, then we might as well share a bank account and get our checks both direct deposited into that same account. Well, let's just say it did not work out well. We quickly started to fight over how money was spent and we started to come up short for our bills. He didn't agree on me getting my nails done, and I didn't agree on him buying cigarettes every other day. We started to pawn jewelry and borrow money from family. I knew this wasn't the way I wanted to live my life and I had to figure out a different way to budget our money.

After about 5 months, we agreed that it was best to each have our own accounts but still continue to use our "shared" account for bills. Since at that point our bills were pretty consistent, I had an idea of how much we needed a month for our bills. I added every single one of bills together.

Rent - $875
Electric - $80
Cable and Internet - $120
Phone - $160
Car Insurance - $200
Car Payment $265
Total $1700

Now this is just an example, but also a rough estimate of what bills used to be like when we got our first place together. We live in New Jersey and things are quite expensive here. At the time, gas and water were included in our rent. 


After I figured out the total amount, I divided it by 2 since we were splitting it down the middle. (This could also work if you're in college and have multiple roommates.)

1700/2 = $850

I knew every month I had to contribute $850 to our account that we shared and so did he. We got paid every week, so I then divided it by 4. If you get paid bi-weekly, you can divide it up by 2.

$850/4 = $212

Every week when each of us got paid, we would both put $212 into our "shared" account and eventually we set up our direct deposit that way so we wouldn't have to worry about it. The best part about it, is that fact that my bills came out my paycheck first and the rest of my check was MINE. I didn't have to share it with someone else and no more fighting about what we each spent our money on.

Once we figured out this system, our fights about money ended. There were no talks about money because it was already there. Since I was the more money conscious one, I took it upon myself to be the one to physically pay the bills. So, each week when we each got paid, I went online to pay a bill and at the end of the month all of our rent would already be there. It's that easy.

Also, there are some months where there's an extra pay week. We just leave that extra money in the account for those months for when the electric/gas are more than usual.

We still follow this to this day. I do believe in a way it has saved our relationship. It's not fun arguing about money and we all know how "money" talks can be stressful. Been there, done that, but I figured out a solution and it works!






Home Decor Update

Tuesday, October 14, 2014


Decorating gives me a weird amount of happiness. I get maybe a little bit too much joy out of it lol. Anyway, I did a little home decor haul a TJ Maxx. I moved to my new place back in April but my house still isn't where I want it to be. Although after this haul, I think I'm almost there. Two more pieces of furniture and I plan on doing a living room tour video on my YouTube channel (Subscribe here). Can't wait to show you all what I have planned next!


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home decor pillows, home decor paintings, tj maxi

Painting - Burlington Coat Factory
Couches- Just for Cabinets
Pillows - TJ Maxx
End tables - Just for Cabinets
Light - TJ Maxx
Frames - TJ Maxx
Rug - Target (CLICK HERE) Use code home15 for $15 off ends 10/18


Head - TJ Maxx
Table - Just for Cabinets
Mirror plate: TJ Maxx
Candles: Ikea
Mirror (fire place) - Burlington Coat Factory
Tea Light Candle Holder - Pier1
Palms (plant) - Ikea



Windows:
Tan and white patterned curtains - Walmart
White sheer curtains - Target


HOW TO CURE A DRY ITCHY SCALP

Thursday, October 9, 2014



For years I've suffered from a really dry scalp. I have yet to find any products that actually "cure" my problem. My scalp flakes and it also gets very itchy to the point where I pick at until it bleeds and sometimes pull my hair out in whatever section is bothering me to maybe make it feel better (it doesn't work smh). My dry scalp just drives me insane!

The "Cure"
One day while doing my daughter's hair, which is very thick and curly, I was styling her hair as usual and put coconut oil in her hair for additional moisture. I thought to myself, why don't I try to put this on my scalp? I tried it that night and immediately my scalp was relieved. No flakes and no itchiness. It worked! I now do this twice a week for 20-30 minutes. I just take a little bit of coconut oil at a time and massage it into my scalp. Followed by a wash and condition.

Depending on your hair, it could be different. I can leave it on my daughter's thick curly hair overnight and it won't be greasy, but even an hour on my hair will be too greasy and have to wash it twice! It's trial and error and really figuring the amount of time that suits you best.

The coconut oil really works on my scalp feels and it feels so much better! I hope this helps for anyone who has the same problem as I did. Please share and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. 

September 2014 Monthly Favorites

Wednesday, October 1, 2014



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Favorites Mentioned:
Bath and Body Works Candle - Leaves
Amrezy Palette
Nailtiques (CVS) http://amzn.to/10lTQ1I
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge http://amzn.to/1vw4Tiq
Mary Lou Manizer http://amzn.to/1uCIdju
Mac Diva Lipstick
NYX Lip Liner Prune
Mac Viva Glam I
NYX Lip Liner Natural
NYX Butter Glam Creme Brûlée
Mac Eyebrow Pencil - Spike
Maybelline Fitme Concealer 10 Light
Kate Spade Planner http://bit.ly/katespadeplanner
H&M Blazer
Wet Brush http://amzn.to/1E286fo


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Other Videos:
HOW I REPAINTED AN OLD VANITY WITHOUT SANDING: http://bit.ly/1lM66A7

DIY HOLLYWOOD VANITY LIGHTS SET UP - http://youtu.be/1j2wOD5quEM?list=UUUMCAkc0Ag-APNFjI_-d28w

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