My Go-To Spring & Summer Nail Polishes💅🏽

Hey Y'all!!

So with Summer quickly approaching, today I'm going to be sharing my favorite nail polishes for Spring & Summer months.

For polish, staying power is #1 for me and #2 is a good color POP.

I always apply 2 coats of whichever shade I am using to ensure the color is strong and not streaky.

I love mints, corals, and peaches for Summer.

For me, they just scream Summer Time and look fab with a tan!

I'm pretty much addicted to buying nail polishes, I pick up at least 1 every time I go shopping, so I wanted to share my all time faves for Summer!

:-)

(All products mentioned will be listed below)

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(Left to Right- Wet N Wild "I need a RefreshMINT", Essie "Mint Candy Apple", Julie G "Bikini", Salon Perfect "Tickled Pink", Salon Perfect "Georgia Peach", Sally Hansen "Big Shiny Top Coat".

The Wet N Wild polish is one of my holy grails!  I own multiple polishes from this line and they all are super pigmented, apply easily & even, and last at least a week and a half without chipping.

(Price: Approx $3)

Essie MCA is a gorgeous shade.  Essie polishes aren't the best quality in my opinion especially for the price, but some of their shades are just irresistible, like this one!

(Price: Approx $9)

This Julie G polish is a beautiful neon coral shade with an adorable name, but sadly it chips VERY easily.  For the price point, it's lasting power isn't a huge disappointment and I can deal with it.

(Price: Approx $2)

Salon Perfect makes some super cute shades and lots of neons for Summer.  Tickled Pink is an everyday bright pink shade.

Georgia Peach is a new one I just picked up.  It's interesting because it appears different depending on lighting, but ultimately is a pretty & light neon peach shade.  SP polishes are a lacquer, which in my opinion, are stronger than a typical polish and are twice as hard to remove.

(Price: Approx $4)

I wanted to mention the SH Big Shiny Top Coat because it's my go-to top coat whenever applying polish.  It makes any color just really POP & shine while also speeding up the drying time.

(Price: Approx $4)

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(Left To Right: SH Miracle Gel "Bare Dare", SH Miracle Gel "TopCoat", SH Miracle Gel "Get Mod", SH Miracle Gel "Tidal Blue".

I separated these 4 from the others because they're all the same brand.  I enjoy the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polishes and have quite a few of them.  Tidal Blue is probably my all time favorite from this line because it's the prettiest cobalt blue I've ever laid my eyes on.  These polishes last pretty well and apply great.  For the price, I think they're a good quality polish and live up to the hype.  Without the miracle gel top coat, I have found that they chip much easier and don't last as long compared to when applied with the suggested top coat.

(Price: Approx $8)

Well...

That pretty much wraps up this post.

I hope you guys enjoyed!!

As always, please feel free to drop any questions/ suggestions in the comments or in a private message (located in the NAV bar).

If you decide to try out any of these polishes, send me pics!

Also, let me know if y'all would like to see a polish organization post!

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Fashion Files | Get The Look For Less

Hey Y'all!  

So today, I'm going to be sharing a fun look for less post!

Obvi by the title, right? Lol

I know a lot of us are balling on a budget, and love that Chanel look but aren't feeling that Chanel price!

So, I've made a list of some awesome products that are a lot like their more expensive counter part.  

The items I'm going to be sharing & comparing below are finds that I knew off the top of my head and I personally love.  

They're all, in my opinion, pretty much dead ringers for the higher end option. 

So let's get into it shall we?

Prada Executive Double Zip Tote

Aprox Retail: $2,500

VS.

Tory Burch Robinson Double Zip Tote

Aprox Retail: $595.00

Chanel Boy Bag 

Aprox Retail: $4,495

VS.

Rebecca Minkoff Love Crossbody

Aprox Retail: $295.00

Chanel Flap Bag

Aprox Retail: $4,700

VS.

Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Affair

Aprox Retail: $295.00

Rebecca Minkoff Moto Satchel

Aprox Retail: $335.00

VS.

Sam & Libby Satchel

Aprix Retail: $39.99

Louis Vuitton Monogram Neverfull MM

Aprox Retail: $1,720

VS.

Michael Kors Medium Logo Jet Set Tote

Aprox Retail: $248.00

Free People Denim Knit Jacket

Aprox Retail: $148.00

VS.

Mossimo Supply Co. Hooded Denim Jacket

Aprox Retail: $34.99

Well, there you have it..  

A few of my favorite "look for less" items that I've stumbled across..  I hope you enjoy these great finds as much as I do.  :-)

Feel free to share any of your finds in the comments so I can check them out!!

Til next time!
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Get The Look | Glowy Skin Makeup Look

Hey y'all!  

For today's blog post, I'm going to be sharing my favorite glowy-skin makeup look.

It's my favorite look for Spring & Summer and is simple to master. 

All products will be listed & linked below per usual.

:-)

I started this look by self-tanning the night before.  

I used my 2 favorite products by Million Dollar Tan, Cabana Tan Extreme FACE & Cabana Tan Extreme body.

I have a separate blog post all about my routine for self-tanning which I'll link below.

My self-tanning routine - Click Here

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I think a subtle tan is key for a glowy look.

You can achieve this multiple ways..  Maybe you're just blessed with a natural sun kissed skin tone.  If not, and you're Casper's sister like me, you can self-tan, use bronzer, or even a temporary skin bronzer.  Million Dollar Tan offers one called "All That Shimmers".

Now.. For the makeup.

I started with my favorite BB cream of life, and possibly the only foundation-type of product I'll ever repurchase until the end of time... 

The Garnier BB for Combination to Oily Skin in the shade medium/deep which is my "summer time shade" is the best ever!

I apply this with a pretty soaked blending sponge, it applies it flawlessly and is a sheer-moderate coverage.

A key step to having a glowy face, is illuminating it!  I love this liquid highlighter from Revlon.

For someone who isn't a grease ball like me, you could even apply this all over your face under your foundation or mix it into your foundation.

For me, I apply this over my BB Cream all over my cheek bones and a little in the center of my forehead.

Next, I used the Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye-Roller as concealer under my eyes and on my lids to act as a primer.

I don't personally struggle with dark circles, but this concealer is one of my favorites and it lasts forever!

Once I've applied all of my liquid products, I set my face.

Gotta control my inner grease ball, y'all! lol

I either apply this with my wet blending sponge, or with a brush.. 

Either works fine.  The wet sponge is better if you want to "bake".

I also apply a little to my eyelids to set them and allow any eye shadow to apply better.

I apply the shades Naked & Buck into my eyelid crease, just apply add some dimension.

These are the 3rd and 5th shades from the left.

This step isn't totally necessary and you can skip it if you'd like.

OR, you can go all out and do a sexual smokey eye.  

For bronzer & blush I've been loving my Benefit Cheekaton palette.

I typically bronze with HOOLA and then struggle over picking a blush.

I love mixing either Dandelion & Rockateur or Dallas & Rockateur.

Afterwards, you can also add a baked bronzer over the matte bronzer for even more GLOW.

For eyelashes, I like to apply the Voluminous Carbon Black and then Falsies Pushup Drama.

The Carbon Black will forever be my love, it's flawless.

Falsies Pushup Drama does what it says, it's pretty dramatic!  

Darkens, fills, and makes them plush.  

I find that it clumps easily though, so I usually brush my lashes out after to make them clean.

Last for face, I use Hard Candy's TIKI bronzer to even more so highlight my cheekbones.

#HighLightBling

Also, no clue why this is called a bronzer, it's definitely a highlighter.  Lol

Then for lips, just apply your favorite lippie combo.  My go-to lately is this Revlon lipgloss in Bellini.  It's so versatile for any season.  

This works great alone or over almost ANY lipstick.

And you're done!!!!  

This is the finished look.

Glowy & FABULOUS!

:-)

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Million Dollar Tan Cabana Tan Extreme - Shop Here

Million Dollar Tan Cabana Tan Extreme FACE - Shop Here

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Garnier Skin Perfecter BB Cream for Combination to Oily in Medium/ Deep - Shop Here

Revlon Photoready Skinlights in 100 Bare Light - Shop Here

Garnier Anti Dark Circle Eye Roler - Shop Here

Maybelline Master Fix Loose Powder - Shop Here

Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette - Shop Here

Benefit Cheekathon Palette - Shop Here

(I think this was a HSN limited edition & is sold out; however, you can buy all of the shades separately at Ulta.)

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black - Shop Here

Maybelline Falsies Pushup Drama - Shop Here

Hard Candy TIKI Baked Bronzer - Shop Here

Revlon Color Burst Lip Gloss in Bellini - Shop Here

I hope y'all enjoyed this post!!  :-)

I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments, or you can drop me a private message in the contact form up top.  

If you decide to recreate this look, be sure to show me!
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Product Review | Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads

(I found mine at Target)

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads - Click Here

So for the last few weeks I have been using the Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads..  I watched Stephanie's (SMLx0 on YouTube) skin care routine and was intrigued by the First Aid Beauty Pads she mentioned..  I haven't tried those, but think that these are a GREAT and more affordable option.  

I was looking for a product to work into my skin care routine, specifically a third step for cleansing my face after wearing makeup that wasn't too harsh on my skin or overly oily OR drying...  I have really bitchy skin.  *eye roll

I stumbled across these during a Target trip and wanted to give them a try.

A few deets on the product:  They're pre-moistened, double sided with 1 smooth and 1 gentle exfoliating, and self foaming.

They claim to brighten, improve texture, improve dullness, remove dirt, oil, and makeup. 

They're oil and soap free.  

I've now been using these for a few weeks and I must say, I'm obsessed! 

I can tell a noticeable difference in the size of my pores.  I'm not talking looking in a magnified mirror either, I'm talking just randomly looking at my face in a mirror... I see a difference.  That's major in my opinion!! 

I also love that you can see the excess makeup it's removing after cleaning your face.

Afterwards, my face feels so smooth!  

It's possibly life changing, and I don't even use it daily...

Overall, I think majority of it's claims are true.  It's definitely brightened my skin and I plan on repurchasing.  

This is totes a product I recommend.  

Side note, they also have a version geared towards clearing and treating acne prone skin.  I don't personally struggle with acne, so I opted for the positively radiant.  

Both products have amazing reviews on Target.com, and I'll link the other option right below.  

Aveeno Clear Complextion Cleansing Pads - Click Here

Hope y'all enjoyed this review.  Let me know if you decide to try it & your thoughts.  :-)

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My Skin Care Routine

Hey y'all!  So this post is going to be dedicated to skin care..  Finally, right??  

I'm going to be sharing my routine and favorite products.  :-)  

I try to keep it as simple as possible.  You don't need a ton of products, just a few good ones.

I have normal to oily skin.. More so oily.

All products will be linked per ush.

Discount codes at the bottom.

First thing's first, these are the products I use on a daily basis.  

Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion - Click Here

Bio Oil - Click Here

Garnier Clean + Daily Scrub - Click Here

Garnier Moisture Renew Gel-Creme - Click Here

Clean & Clear Spot Treatment - Click Here

Garnier Anti Puff Eye Roller - Click Here

Sephora Dynamic Duo Face Brush - Click Here

(I don't wear makeup daily, so the products I use for removing & cleansing my face after makeup will be featured below.)

I cleanse my face daily while showering.  My go-to face wash is the Garnier daily scrub, because I have combo to oily skin and feel the need to exfoliate every day to avoid buildup. This face wash has mint in it, so it makes your face feel cold and tingly..  I'm not sure why, but I love that.  

I rub some all over my face and then use my Sephora face brush..  I rotate sides on different days, I only use the brush side 2-3 times a week to avoid skin irritation.  The pink side is less abrasive than the brush side.  

After showering, I use bio oil in any extra dry areas..  Bio Oil is also great for stretch marks, scars, and preventing ingrown hairs.  It's a holy grail product in my opinion.  I've been using it for over 3 years.  

I moisturize my whole body with the Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion.  I really love the Cocoa Radiant line, I use quite a few of the products, and love them all.  I love the smell of cocoa butter and think that this lotion is super moisturizing.  I use it daily after showering.  

The Garnier eye roller and Clean & Clear spot treatment I use as needed.  The Garnier eye roller is amazing if your eyes are a little puffy or swollen from not enough sleep or even if you've been wearing eye makeup a lot your lids can get a little swollen or irritated, I use it for that too..  The spot treatment is pretty self explanatory, I use it to spot treat any breakouts before applying my facial moisturizer.  

A spot treatment type product is a staple in any facial routine, because let's be real, there's no woman on Earth so flawless that she doesn't breakout around "that time" of the month.. And by "that time" I mean the dreaded time when you hate everyone and pretty much want to die.  :-)

I use the green Moisture Rescue Gel-Creme, which is for "normal skin", I've also tried the pink version for "dry" skin and really can't tell a difference between the 2.  So I go for the green because mint is my favorite color, obvi.  

I prefer gel face lotions because I am typically oily and it helps prevent additional oil and breakouts.  :-)

Also, sitting here typing it, I really am not sure why it's called a "Gel-Creme", it's a gel..  

Now...  When I am wearing makeup, I always clean my face first in the shower.  I use the pink side of my face brush prior to doing my makeup, because I will use the brush side when taking it off.  You don't want to over exfoliate your skin because it can cause it be more oily and/ or breakout.  

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel - Click Here

I really love the Clinique Moisturizing Gel.  The Gel version is for oily skin and it's AHHHHMAZING!!!  I use this to moisturize before applying my makeup, especially in the summer it does a killer job at controlling my oil throughout the day.  

Neutrogena Hydrating Makeup Remover Towelettes - Click Here

When it's time to remove my makeup... :'( Such a sad time.

I start with these Neutrogena wipes, they get off majority of my makeup and don't irritate my skin. 

After, I use my Garnier face wash & Sephora face brush to deeper clean my skin and pores, because there is ALWAYS some makeup hanging on for dear life after using a remover wipe.  ;-)  

It's super important to always wash your face, using a remover wipe isn't enough!  Please believe me!  

Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads - Click Here

After I wash my face, I use these Aveeno pads to just go over my face 1 more time, and grab anything that may be left on my face.  They are pre-moistened, 1 side of the pad is smooth, and the other is bumpy to lightly exfoliate.  I typically only use these when cleaning my face after wearing makeup.  I picked these up to try as that "third step" that isn't too harsh on my face, and I have been using these for a couple weeks and so far I really like them.  I can already tell a difference in the size of my pores!!  That's major.    

Once I rub my face some with each side of the pad, I rinse my face then pat it dry with a towel.  

After cleaning my face I moisturize with my Garnier Face Moisturizer, or the Clinique one if I am having a breakout or feeling more oily than usual.  

That's pretty much it for my routine and the products I use constantly.  I'm going to drop a few of my other skin care favorites right below...  I don't use them all of the time, but I love them all the same!

:-)

Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Spray Moisturizer - Click Here

Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Body Gel Oil - Click Here

These 2 were moisturizing saviors for me this past summer.  With tanning, swimming, and the humidity my skin was feeling thirsty!!  This body gel gave my skin life!!!  It makes your skin so soft and shiny.  It does leave you feeling a little "oily" or "greasy" so I don't pack it on, I just do a light layer.. I've even used it this winter.  It's so good!  I've also used it as a "skin treatment" type thing...  I applied it after a late night bath and then slept with it on...  It worked wonders.  

The spray lotion is basically my "lazy go-to".. Lol..  Don't judge me.  

If I'm in a rush (because I am always late to everything) or don't feel like taking the time to rub lotion in, I use this.  

I just spray it and it rubs in super fast..  Simples

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser - Click Here

I use this occasionally if I am feeling like my pores are clogged or there's buildup on my skin.  I haven't used it much since I started using the Aveeno pads, but this use to be my first step in cleansing my face of makeup.  

Annnnd that's all folks!!  Haha

I hope y'all find this helpful/ informative.  These products and routine have worked well for my sometimes sensitive and overly oily skin.  

If you're sensitive and can breakout easily, definitely try Garnier.  Their products were the only thing my face liked for a while.  

As always, any questions or suggestions you can drop in the comments below or in a private contact form from the nav bar!  :-)

I would love to hear from readers.  

XO,

Terin

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