Beauty Flash Back

     Styles change, preferences evolve, and as people we are just an ever-changing bunch. It's fun to look back on old pictures and remember what your signature look was (even if maybe it was a major faux-pas). I'm totally guilty of thick rimmed raccoon eyeliner in middle school and it really didn't help that black was my choice clothing color either.  Anyway, moving a few years forward, here is my senior picture from 2010 and although this wasn't all that long ago (or even really embarrassing), I've noticed that my beauty style has changed quite a bit.  I prefer thicker brows and brighter lips now...I wonder what I'll love in the next two years! Anyone had any big personal beauty changes recently?

Happy Veteran's Day!

Okay, yes, today I am posting a ton! But, I haven't had reliable internet in awhile so I am abusing McDonald's free wi-fi at the moment!

Not-so beauty related but I wanted to give a shout-out to my dad, Len, who served in the Vietnam War and continued to serve our countrys military for a total of twenty years.  I'm so proud of my dad, he has always been my hero and, hey, he was handsome back in the day, ladies! A thanks to all the Veteran's, your service is appreciated!

My dad (on the right) in training at Fort Bragg in the 1960's.

A Surprisingly Great Red.

     It's no secret, wearing red lips is an instant way to feel sexy and this product was a surprising sexy for me.  Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in "Raisin" was a lip balm I picked up on a whim. I love Burt's Bees but I wouldn't expect the brand to produce a stunning red and therefor I expected Raisin to be more of a sheer wash.  Boy, I was wrong!  Raisin is a stunning rich red with a great minty smell.  Not only is it actually good for your lips, but it really looks gorgeous on! I recommend you give this lip balm a try. I'm also loving their "Watermelon" color which wears as a berry/wine/pinkish color.  Burt's Bees has me hooked!

Concert Cute.

Tonight I am super excited to attend a Foo Fighters concert.  Not just because my brother went to high-school with Dave Grohl, or it's one of the few bands that my boyfriend and I agree on, but I really think t thathey are an awesome band!

I've made the mistake of dressing up too much for a concert before (heels aren't a good idea, I'm telling you, don't do it) but this time around I have came up with a totally cute, and totally comfortable, outfit for what I'm sure will be a fun night. (Edit: at the concert, girls with heels literally gave up and sat on the floor...see shoulda read my blog!)


I paired a lace crop top with a black tank underneath, jeggings, a vintage-inspired long necklace, and my new favorite Adidas sneaker-flats.  Comfortable and cute...check!

Illamasqua "Liv" Review.

Okay, so I bought this lipstick back in September when I went to New York's "Fashion's Night Out" but it has taken me this long to really decide my opinion on it.

The color is a really fun lavender-pink, that has been described by others as "Pepto-Bismol" on the lips and well...they are kinda right.  Even though the color is a little unorthodox, I have to admit that I like it.  I wouldn't consider it a every day color but it's bright, it's fun and Illamasqua did an excellent job in terms on color pay-off and a long-lasting formula.  I definitely want to try more Illamasqua colors after this, if only it wasn't a whopping $22 a tube...