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.

Trying out Napoleon Perdis for the First Time

     SO! Here's a little confession about Kirby: I *LOVE* T J Maxx. Seriously. Love it. I have bought something from every department the offer at some point in my life. Just this week I snagged a GORGEOUS Rebecca Minkoff grey ultrafine merino wool cardigan (original price tag of $89.95 still attached) for $19.99! But the area I ALWAYS have to check out, is their beauty department. As with anything else at T J Maxx, it's hit and miss. But I pop in almost once a week just to have a quick look-see. Normally, if I get anything it's a brand I know and love, just on a good discount (in December, I snagged a TEN piece Kat Von D eyeliner set for just $6. Seriously. Amazing.), but sometimes I take advantage of their good deals to try out things I never have before. That leads us to the topic of this post!

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.