Missing the Warmth

Hello Lovelies!

     It's Friday!

     I don't know if many of my readers are very familiar with Memphis, but Spring here, means some of the most unpredictable (read: DRUNK) weather of our year. You can literally be wearing shorts & flip-flops one day & withing 24-36 hours it's icing/snowing. Our temperatures are CRAZY. I'm told it has something to do with not just our general geographic location, but our position on a bluff and on the Mississippi River. It's "super fun." (Where's that sarcasm font? It's 2015, shouldn't we have that by now?)

     ANYWAY

   Today is one of those gloomy, grey, cloudy days. It's only 43* as I write this. But on Tuesday & Wednesday...OH...it was ~80* of blue skies and sunshine. It was GLORIOUS. So today, my brain is trying to relive those beautiful days until we can get some more.

     If you're already tired of hearing me espouse the awesomeness that is T J Maxx, you might want to move along. If not, read on!

Beauty on a Budget

Hello Lovelies!

     I know it may not seem with it with the way the weather has been acting (at least here in the Mid-South), but Spring is just around the corner! If you're anything like me, that means you're starting to think about transitioning your daily makeup routine/looks to brighter, lighter, more pastel colors.

     Of course, I am a single working mother. I can't just go to Sephora or even Ulta & buy up the various collections of new spring/summer makeup. And that's a little bit of a bummer, cause we all love getting/having/using new products right? But it IS possible to find great deals on beauty products, everything from drugstore to high-end. I thought I'd share with you guys  where I find my deals and steals.

My first post on this blog! Here's my Face of the Day for 2/19/25

Face of the Day 2/19/15 by kirby921 

Helloooo Lovelies!
Welcome to my new blog! I have some super fun plans for this puppy...: blogs & videos, unboxings & reviews, high-end/drugstore comparisons, I could go on and on!

This morning I wanted to share my Face of the Day with you! I went with plummy-mauves on the eyes and a matte, plum-ish berry-ish lip. It's basically all high-end today (minus the foundation & lipstick), but it's just cause I was in the kind of mood today. Usually my looks contain a more balanced mix. Oh well. I am in LOVE.

Here's the whole face:

And here's a close up on my eyes: 

It's subtle, but gives a really nice effect, I think. Anyway here's what I did:

Actually, first, I have to confide in y'all about something. Skincare. Yes, it is *very* important. However, that said, while I do a lot of steps in my skincare routine at night, I've never found anything that I liked putting on in the morning under my makeup. I have normal skin with an oily t-zone, so I really don't moisturize a whole lot. If anyone out there has any suggestions of products for me to try, leave 'em in the comments below & I'll check them out! I'm not picky about high end or drugstore, all natural & all that (I mean, who DOESN'T want to save money & prefer to know what's going on their face? But still, I'll try just about anything for a bit). 

Okay, now that that's out of the way, lets get down to business.