I'm Off to England and Greece

I'll be back in a couple of weeks, hopefully restored and healthy!!

In the meantime...
I wanted to get a fun new hat at Wet Seal the other day, and dragged my aunt and cousin in with me when we left the theater after seeing "Ice Age."

It was a successful trip. I got a fun gray hat, and we all got $3 sunglasses. I happen to be really happy with mine.

While I have had my eye on Ray Ban aviators for about two years now, I have decided that I am pretty rough with my sunglasses. I like being able to toss them in my purse or car, and not worry about protecting my investment.

I love that they're off white.

T.J. Maxx

I got a few very fun things from T.J. Maxx the other day. I forced my sickly body out of bed to go to Target for a few trip things. I had seen a mini, dual voltage flat iron in the Maxx a month or so ago, so stopped in.

I got the flat iron for my bangs on my trip. It was only $16 and so awesome that it is dual voltage! We'll see if I actually use it, or just clip them back and wear hats the whole time.

I found my second favorite self tanner that is no longer sold at Sephora, ModelCo Translucent Airbrush Tanner. I used to pay about $25 for it. Well, $7 at the Maxx! I love the smell of it.

Lastly, I got the little blue ruffly clutch on a whim. It was sitting on the end of a row...for $5. It'll be handy in London.

Simple Smoky Eye

I was bored the other day, entertaining my 6 month old nephew. I decided, with an otherwise makeup-less face, to do a simple smoky eye. I used a kohl eyeliner (an old L'Oreal one I had) and a black eyeshadow. I smudged the kohl all the way around my eye, and on the inner lashes. Then, used the black shadow to smudge it out a bit. I topped it off with MAC Shroom on my browbone and inner corners of my eyes.

I didn't prep with any Urban Decay Primer Potion...and it smeared within fifteen minutes.

Oh well....

Some Pictures

I wrote about my consignment store finds a couple of months ago. Here is finally a picture! The shoes are Marc Jacobs and the dress is Maeve.


In further random postings, I've been spending a ton of time with my niece and nephew.

My mom had a tank top that was too small and I made it into a maxi dress for Amelia, and added tulle for fun!

I French braided her hair. Didn't last long.

New Fave Tinted Moisturizer

Aveeno Positively Radiant TM SPF30

First of all, sorry for the hiatus! Last week was my last week of work for a bit and I was SO exhausted. Then, my niece and nephew have been at my house and I have been having a blast NOT working and hanging with them. I have barely been on the computer, which--if you know me--is a small miracle!

Anyways, over the past year, I have tested many tinted moisturizers. I have done everything from Stila's regular (too oily) and oil-free (too chalky), to CoverGirl (too beigy and clogged my nose pores), to Cosmedicine matte (terrible finish), to Benefit (too oily and limited colors), etc.

Two that I'm really loving are Shiseido and Aveeno. The huge difference is in price. S is $37 and A I got for $13. I've decided to take some time off from work for my health, and with my big Euro trip...I am into saving the money.

S is not oil-free, but sinks in so quickly. It is extremely subtle.

A is oil-free, is supposed to even skin tone over time, and really gives incredible coverage. As usual for me, I have to really blend into my chin or it flakes (side effect of regularly using Benzoyl Peroxide.) I am really impressed by it. I have really fair face skin, and went with the darker of the two shades. I would suggest getting it at Target, unless it's on sale at a drugstore. Otherwise, it was regularly $17--way too pricey for drugstore brand in my opinion.

I have loved the coverage so much that I haven't even been wearing mineral makeup over. A little powder and I'm good to go.