Make-up Moment Ep.2

Christian Dior
Diorshow Mascara
$25.00

Christian Dior 'Diorshow' Mascara: Splurge or Save?

Ladies, this is important-- so listen up!  Diorshow Mascara by Christian Dior is one of the best mascaras I've ever used, I'll admit it.  This product most definitely makes it into my top ten list for lashes.  Aside from that, it's about the classiest thing I've ever laid eyes on-- but it's killing our bank accounts!  So, after a few trips to Sephora dropping $25+ every time, I started looking for other options.


 Girls, I'm here to tell you that there is a substitute!

Loreal Voluminous
Lash Mascara
$5.89

Loreal Voluminous Lash has completely quenched my thirst for Diorshow at a quarter of the price! This is a perfect example of a situation where splurging is not necessary!  I have been using the Loreal Voluminous Lash following my Tarte MultiplEYE lash primer (we'll talk about that another time for sure) for a while now and I do not plan on switching up anytime soon!

So what are you waiting for? 

Go pick some up at your nearest drugstore! 




Verdict: Christian Dior Diorshow Mascara = SAVE 

love,

     laurie. 

Wardrobe Wonders Ep.1

Help! The weather is being awkward and we're confused! 

I know, I know, the weather is about to get warm and we're all excited.  BUT.  Right now, it's still so in between! So what are our wardrobing options for this winter-spring limbo? 

I picked some out for you! (and i did it on a budget)

Here are two chic selections for your spring fever fix, that will still keep you toasty on the random chilly days, 

(all of the items you see below are can be found on the Target website *applause*)

This ensemble is super edgy and totally fun at the same time. If I were rocking this look, I would wear that T-Bird style vest unzipped, to reveal the geometric patterns of the slouchy tee. I think my favorite piece here would have to be the wedges--those ankle straps are a serious selling point for me.  I'm also loving the pop of color and femeninity that come along with that adorable studded clutch.  Tie it all together with some sparkly accessories and you've got yourself a killer outfit that can take you from day to night. 

This look is a little more feminine and flirty than the last.  Let's start with the dress.  From that perfect shade of pink to the high neckline, I'm pretty much obsessed.  And pairing this staple piece with that grey studded oversized cardigan only makes it better.  I decided to mix up some metallics in the boots and cuff.  I'm always big on mixing metals, and in this case it was a perfect fit.  Throwing in the blue/green messenger bag, sunnies, and simple stud earrings were just cherries on top of a sassy and romantic look perfectly suited for this spring sneak-peak. 

Once again,  If you love what you see, check out Target's website HERE, everything is currently available! 

love, 

     laurie.

Make-up Moment Ep.1

Urban Decay NAKED palettes : Splurge or Save?

SO, I have a confession to make.  I am a little bit of a make up snob, I’ll be the first to admit it. I have this tendency to spend entire paychecks in Sephora and Mac.  And although these aren’t my proudest moments financially, they are my favorite.  I figured I might as well put some of my makeup experience to good use and talk to you guys about which cosmetics you should SPLURGE on and which you should SAVE on.

For episode 1, we're talkin' Urban Decay eyeshadow.  One (out of about a-trillion) things that I adore about Urban Decay shadows are how smooth the application is.  Some drug-store shadows tend to look either way too harsh or barely there, and we cannot have that. 

Another thing about UD shadow is that every color is so unique and gorgeous.  The huge spectrum of super sparkly (Midnight Cowboy Rides Again is my personal fav), to shimmery (Trick is one of the best), and also matte shadows (lately I'm loving Limit and Nooner) to choose from will suit you with a shadow for every possible mood you could ever find yourself in. And I don't know about you, but I have a whole lot of moods.   

For the sake of this article and for the sake of all of your lives, we're gonna talk about the NAKED palettes. I am a proud owner of all three NAKED palettes, and cosmetically, I couldn’t live without ’em. 

NAKED 1 palette by Urban Decay

NAKED 1: This palette was the sixth UD palette that I bought and it has, by far, gotten the most use.  It took me from sunday morning looks, to saturday nights without skipping a beat.  And the great thing about it now is that because there are two others out, you can get it at a discounted price in some locations, so jump on it ladies! 

NAKED 2 palette by Urban Decay

NAKED 2: Because of my immediate love for the first generation palette, I, of course, jumped on the second as soon as it came out. No regrets here whatsoever, but I would say that if you have the first one, you don't necessarily need the second or vice versa. 

NAKED 3 palette by Urban Decay

NAKED 3: An entirely different story from its sisters. This Rose Gold beauty has swept in and completely stolen my heart.  The only possible review I could give on this collection of shadows is to purchase it immediately. I wish pictures could do these shades justice. Want my opinion? Go to your beloved makeup source and test out these shadows, you will not walk away empty handed.  

The bottom line here is that UD NAKED palettes, any shadow by UD for that matter, is well worth the splurge.  Go see for yourself!

Verdict:  NAKED Palettes = SPLURGE worthy. 

love, 

     laurie 

International Women's Day!

Ladies! 

Come one, come all.  Feeling happy? Depressed? Angry? Lonely? Motivated? UNmotivated? Or maybe you’re just hormonal… 

Whatever it is, I have the ultimate remedy, 

and it's calorie free. 

I Just found out that today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day!  How will I celebrate, you ask? With a  play list of 25 girlie anthems, of course. 

Bidding farewell to jerks, players, womanizers, and of course, scrubs, 

I give you THEE… 

"Music that you’re semi-embarrassed to admit you’re listening to, but it’s so chick-empowering that you don’t care what anyone thinks, and your inner female rights activist is jumping up and down and scorning men all over the world" Playlist.

And it’s wonderful. 

(click on the song titles to listen!) 

1. Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain

2. Can’t Hold Us Down - Christina Aguilera & Little Kim

3. Independent Woman - TLC

4. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

5. Survivor - Destiny’s Child

6. Fighter - Christina Aguilera 

7. Crash Your Party - Karmin

8. R-E-S-P-E-C-T - Aretha Franklin

9. No Scrubs - TLC

10. Little Black Dress - Sara Bareilles

11. Overdrive - Katy Rose

12.  Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson

13. Perfect - PINK

14. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

15. Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood 

16. Titanium - David Guetta & Sia

17. This One’s for the Girls - Martina McBride

18. Run The World - Beyonce

19. Born This Way - Lady GaGa

20. Stronger - Britney Spears

21. Girl On Fire - Alicia Keys

22. Kerosene - Miranda Lambert 

23. Super Girl - Krystal Harris

24. Just a Girl - No Doubt

25. Hate On Me - Jill Scott

enjoy, feel good, and feel girlie : ) 

love,

 laurie.