Target Has E.L.F.!!!!

So I was breezing through Target yesterday and I discovered they carry E.L.F. in there now. I love me so makeup that is decent quality for $1.  I got the waterproof eyeliner.  It's a very fine-tipped felt pen.  It isn't very pigmented and I found it a bit dry.  I like a nice, thick black line on top when I do liquid.  This I just thought of as a longer lasting pencil liner.  It stayed put pretty well all day.  It didn't smudge, but sort of evaporated (I guess that's the best way to describe it.)

In other news, Target has an entire wall of knee-high and thigh-high socks.  LOVE.  I bought a blocked black/gray/white pair of thigh-highs.  Yes, I know they sound ridiculously uncomfortable.  Wrong.  They are wonderful. So warm and comfy.

Ball

So thankful for Anne-Marie who convinced me the red lipstick didn't look like clown lips.  I needed lots of affirmation and hair help throughout the process.

Ahhh, back to normal

Ball Preparation

I finally have everything together for the ball.  My sister-in-law loaned me this bridesmaid dress.  I love it!

The only things I have had to buy are jewelry, fashion tape to ensure the dress doesn't fall down in the back, heel grips for some shoes I had and some red lipstick.

As a side note, I got this red lipstick for $2!  I got a birthday coupon from Victoria's Secret for $10 off a purchase.  I really like their lipsticks and glosses.  The $12 lipstick was only $2.  Ah, the satisfaction of a great deal.

Lip Liner

Ok, so I've been really wanting to create a better nude and pale pink lip.  I tried buying a lipstick, tried using concealer on lips like I've read...but short of actually wearing a lipstick, nothing has really worked.

Back when I was in 8th grade, I wore Wet'n'Wild #666 lip liner under Carmex--just like all of my friends.  I recently busted out my MAC Spice (cult favorite liner) and layered it under some Burt's Bees chapstick.  I loved the look, and it reminded me of my junior high days.

I have been wanting to try the Cover Girl lipstain since I really like my Styli Style one, but all the reviews say that they all come out bright.  I wanted a really pale lip.

Well, today I headed to Sephora and bought two Sephora liners.  They are $5 each.  I am SOOOOO pleased with my selections that I fully recommend them to you.  You get to try them on in person, and they are cheaper than most drugstore options.

I got two very similar shades-
Native Mauve




Candid Candy




I love each of them with just a touch of balm or chapstick over it.  I also have a plethora of sheer glosses I can't wait to try over them.  Such a steal for long lasting, ultra pigmented color.

It's Here

Finally, an Essie version of the uber popular Chanel Jade is here!!!

I want it.  But currently have been TOTALLY exhausted!!  I have so many things I want to write about, but all my energy has been spent chasing around a 3 year old boy, and getting a bit of a workout.  Also, seeing my wonderful man every single weekend, and getting all the details together for the big Marine Corps Ball coming up next weekend.  Black halter gown, check.  Red lipstick, check.  Generic Spanx, check.  Jewelry, check.