Weekend Fun

Happy Monday everyone! I always like spending time with friends and family before we leave town and that's exactly what we did this weekend.

Friday was pretty laid back. I got my nails done and had a great time hanging out with the ladies at my salon. They always cheer me up and have fun stories to tell. I went with with favorite spring/summer color "Glowstick" by Orly.

Then Saturday Tyson and I had lunch with his sister Neely and her son Sam. (Neely just started a blog, Red Headed Mother, so go check her out!) We ate at Red Onion which is always delicious and then Neely, Sam and I went to the mall to get some goodies. I got this trial size kit of First Aid Beauty. I have heard nothing but good things about their products. Have you tried any of their stuff?

Sam was so good we stopped in Tilt so he could play some games!

Then Saturday night we went to a Crawfish Boil. A friend of ours has done this for about 15 years now. It's so fun to see the "newbies" shuck crawfish for the first time. Sam didn't know what to think!

Then Sunday morning I cleaned house and then went to Tysons' cousins high school graduation. It was so fun to see her graduate and I loved being able to capture it all for her.

Now I have three days to prepare to leave town. I'm thinking about doing a packing blog post. Would anyone be interested in my tips on how to pack for a trip? I will only pack a carry-on for this trip which makes it more challenging but the OCD organizer-list-maker in me will enjoy it!

Confessional Friday

It's Confessional Friday! Weeeeee!!!

// I confess that I am very excited to go to our friend's annual Crawfish Boil on tomorrow night. Not so much for the crawfish but for the socializing. (Have you ever "peeled" a crawfish? It's super nasty and doesn't result in much "meat".)

// I confess that I bought these shorts at Old Navy this week. They are the perfect "comfy but public appropriate" shorts for summer. And it it matters, I'm 5' 10" and these shorts fit me without my butt cheeks hanging out the back.

(Have you been to Old Navy lately? I used to avoid it for having rather lackluster clothing and it was poor quality. They must have some people from Gap working over time because they are really killing it in the solids and basics department. Also, their jewelry is super cute and really good quality.)

//I confess that I also bought three pairs of shorts from American Eagle and I'm more excited about these shorts from Old Navy!

// I confess that I went to the new Sephora here in Joplin and didn't buy A THING. I just got one sample of the Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation.

// I confess that we are going to Miami for Memorial Day Weekend. This is a work/play mini-vacation to get the boat ready for an upcoming poker run. Is it bad that I am already thinking about what to pack and already getting stressed about flying? I really despise the whole process of getting through security at airports. Makes me want to drink three cocktails just talking about it.

And finally, I want to leave you with a little chicken strip.

Happy Friday!

Recent Chanel Makeup Purchases

Recently I purchased a few Chanel makeup items that I wanted to share with you. I had some gift cards for Macy's and I have been eyeing a few items on their website for the past few months. I knew I wanted to spend the money on something fabulous that I would never spend my real money on. (I get Macy's gift cards for doing online surveys.) I decided I wanted some Chanel items because the packaging is beautiful, and well, I wanted to treat myself! I have never bought any Chanel makeup, although I used to have an eye shadow quad that my aunt gave me a long time ago but I lost it. Sad face.

After watching a girl on YouTube who uses eBates, I signed up and saw that Macy's was giving double cash back. 6% to be exact. So that night, I bit the bullet and bought the products. What's great about eBates is that they give you cash back on your total purchase, as long as you click the link through their website. I got $6.03 back from my Macy's purchase. I also got a free $10.00 gift card for Target! If you do a lot of online shopping, I definitely recommend signing up for eBates. It is seriously cash back in your pocket for a lot of stores that rarely have sales such as Ugg, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Sephora, Nordstrom, etc. Just wait until they send you the email for the store you want to shop at, click the link through their website, and then make your purchase. It is so easy and secure. I wish I would have known about this before! If you are interested in signing up just click this link to get started!

Check it out quick because right now they are offering 15% off to some great stores for their 15th birthday. Most offers are between 2-6% so this is a really great time to shop!

So after a lot of online research deciding on which products and which colors would work for me. I decided to get the Chanel Double Perfection Lumiere compact powder and the Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel bronzing makeup base.

I got the Chanel Double Perfection Lumiere in Beige Rose 22. I could not get matched in a store so I had to search online to see which color would be right for me. I ultimately went with this color based on what a Nordstrom representative suggested for me. This color is just a little bit too dark for me right now. I'm in between my winter and summer color but this will be perfect for summer. As a reference, I am a MAC NW20 Studio Fix Fluid in the winter and in the summer I wear Loreal True Match in W3 or N3.

The bronzer is a perfect color from all over bronzing and contouring. I use my Real Techniques blush brush and swirl it around in the product and then place it underneath my cheek bones, by my ear, and on my forehead by my hairline. I use a powder bronzer for my neck. It is not muddy or orange. It transfers beautifully and actually provides a little bit of coverage.

If you are concerned about trying a cream bronzer, don't be! This bronzer is so easy to work with and is a beautiful, natural color. It doesn't melt off my face in the heat and never looks cakey. Also, a lot of people compare this Chanel powder to the Mac Studio Fix Powder + Foundation. I was going to purchase that until I read so many reviews about how people say it looks cakey on the skin and starts to feel heavy after a few hours. The Chanel powder does not do either. It looks so natural and gives a light to medium coverage depending on how you apply it. (With a powder brush or with the sponge.) I have very oily skin and both products work very will. I do have to blot in the afternoon in my T-zone but that is normal for me.

All-in-all I am very  happy with both products considering I had never seen them in person. I based my purchases solely off what I found on the internet so it was basically a shot in the dark but it worked out great!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Confessional Friday: {Link Up with A Blonde Ambition}

// I confess that I bought the Jaclyn Hill Expert Box by Sigma Beauty and I am not one bit guilty about spending that much money on makeup brushes.

// I confess that I will no longer be surfing Pinterest for workout ideas while I am at the gym. Talk about instant distraction! And a huge time-waster! I am going to start planning my workouts on paper and then going to the gym.

// I confess that I bought two different types of protein supplements this week. Time to get LEAN!

// I confess that yesterday I started my first round of refinements for my Invisalign. This round I have 34 trays and will be changing them once a week. I also got one more attachment.

// And lastly, I confess that I want a trampoline... in my living room. What better way to watch TV and workout at the same time!?

Happy Friday, loves.

Confessional Friday: {Link Up with A Blonde Ambition}

// I confess that house shopping is seriously WAY harder than I thought it was going to be. Talk about stress!

// I confess that I'm learning how to ride a motorcycle. This little guy is my dirt bike!

// I confess that every spring I get a green-thumb and want to plant something, even though I'm no good at keeping plants alive. I want a cute little window box like this. I already have the box, I just need the dirt, flowers, and other stuff that makes plants stay alive.

// I confess that I am going to dye my own hair. I only want 10-15 individual SMALL highlights and I have getting prices from $60-100 dollars and that is literally insane. I'll do it my damn self!

// I confess that I want some big nerdy glasses like these.

Sorry I haven't been around lately. I've been majorly stressed out with the business taxes, finding a house, and other random stuff that has been going on. I hope that things start looking up and I can get back to my normal random rants and goofy posts. Prayers are welcome! Thanks everyone.

Happy Friday,

Invisalign Update: 1 Year Appointment

Yesterday, March 3, was the last day of my initial treatment of Invisalign! I went to my orthodontist and had my teeth scanned for refinements. I will get those trays in six weeks. Here are my before-and-after photos.

Lower teeth

Upper teeth

I had a lot done in the last year!

I started Invisalign on February 28, 2013, had a septoplasty on April 8, 2013, and then on July 23, 2013 I had two dental implants placed. I changed my trays weekly and had 13 attachments. I did not use Acceledent or have the corticotomy surgery.

After I finish with my refinements I will have my teeth whitened, have the two crowns placed on the dental implants, and have the upper central incisor re-crowned. I will also get retainers.

I am so thrilled with where my teeth are at and can't wait to see when they are finally done!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for reading!

Current Favorite: Hot Pink Lips

I have been loving hot pink lips for about a year now. I love the way they pop with a neutral eye and give you an extra fun twist on a daily makeup look. Check out some of my favorites!

with flash

Colors from left to right are:

Milani Color Statement Lip Liner 05 "Haute Pink"

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm 220 "Showy"

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm 205 "Elusive"

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain 001 "Honey Douce"

Milani Lipstick 14 "Rose Hip"

Maybelline The Elixir 075 "Fuchsia Flourish"

MAC Amplified Lipstick "Girl About Town"

Maybelline Volume Seduction Lip Gloss in "Proud Pink"

Maybelline Vivds Lipstick in 870 "Shocking Coral"

NYX Butter Gloss BLG01 "Strawberry Parfait"

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss LG160 "Tea Rose"

without flash

Some of the colors aren't very opaque. The Revlon Kissable in Honey Douce is a very light mauvy-pink that goes well by itself. The NYX "Tea Rose" gloss works well over Revlon "Elusive".

My top three favorites of this group are the Milani lip liner, Milani lipstick, and the MAC lipstick. The Milani lip liner is great for an all over lip color with a light gloss on top. It stays on really well throughout the day but I usually have to freshen it after eating. I'm wearing it here:

Here is "Girl About Town"

So if you want to try something new this spring and summer find a fun hot pink lip stick and rock it out, girl!