Downy Wrinkle Releaser

I have a best friend... she lives in a blue bottle, smells so clean and delicious and her name

is Downy Wrinkle Releaser.

How I know when I really love something? When I use a whole bottle/container of it AND

I buy a travel mini size container as well. I started using DWR about a year ago and it's such

a convenient product to have laying around in your closet.

I use this for a couple different purposes. (1) Refreshing Clothes that are not really dirty and

you don't want to wash, but just need a spritz of clean. (2) Smoothing wrinkles out

of shirts/dresses/pants that have maybe been in a bag that I have traveled with or

just smoothing out the day to day.

This has become my alternative for ironing... wait, did I ever iron?!

Ha! I am not the most domestic person walking the planet, but it's ok I accept myself

for who I am! : )

The best thing about DWR is the smell. Your clothes smell like you just pulled

them out of the dryer and smell amazing. You can buy the off brand of DWR at dollar

general, but it does not smell near as good as the original.

For the love of wrinkles this stuff is great!!

Woodwick Candles

I have been using my Caramel Woodwick candle a lot this week and thought I would

do a quick post about how much I love these candles.

Last fall my mom and I were in this boutique shop in Cullman called Borden's. They

had this candle burning while we were shopping and it smelled so yummy. My mom and I love

good smelling candles, Circle E are probably are fav!

It's a great smelling candle for fall. But, beware you will smell like Caramel if you sit

near this candle while it's burning. ha. I have been told I smell like Pancakes, Maple nut

goodies, and other caramel smells. Being told you smell like a pancake is not exactly

what I wanna be told!

The other thing I love about these candles are the sound they make while they are

burning. Because the wick is wood it makes a crackling sound that is SO relaxing!

These candles really do put off a smell that will fill your whole house with yumminess

and comfort. So, if you haven't ever tried Woodwick you should give it a try.

One of my best friends just moved into a new apartment and had the Currant Woodwick

burning... mmmmm it is delicious! I think it may be a scent I try soon.

I know you can get these candles at Cracker Barrel, but other than that I'm not sure

where you can get these other than ordering online.

Have a Yummy Day!

E.L.F.

Did you know you can get quality products for a DOLLA?!

Really, a dolla you say?!

Yes, Yes. Make-up, tools, skincare etc.

Target has a beauty line they sell called E.L.F. Sadly, it's not the Will Ferrell character

that we love in the green suit. It stands for Eyes, Lips, and Face. Most of their products retail

for under $5.00! If you are in the mood to play around with some different shades, or maybe

you have a daughter or niece or cousin that wants to start using make-up, but

you don't want to invest a lot of money into high end products then I think this stuff is

great. It has the look of professional products and packaging for a bargain price.

They have a 12 brush set for $12.00!! That is a DOLLA per brush. Crazy cheap. Brushes can be

so expensive.

I cannot speak for all of their brushes because I have only bought one, the foundation

brush... but, for a dollar it worked just fine!

Here are a few of their products that I have bought and my opinions.

Foundation brush.

Retails for $1.00. I have used it for foundation and concealer.

Studio Blush in Pink Passion

Retails for $3.oo.

It's a very bright matte pink. Looks a little scary and too pink, but I have really

loved this blush this summer. I use it all the time. I would not recommend swirling

your brush around in this b/c it does show up bright on your face, but if you simply

lightly dab your brush in it a couple times and sweep on cheekbones it looks great.

Perfect for giving color and brightening up your look.

Eye Shadow quad in Teal Dream.

Retails for $1.oo.

Ok, for the eye shadow... not really my fave. To me it felt really cheap... maybe b/c

it was $1.oo I was thinking this stuff can't be good. ha. I didn't think it blended

very well and the colors were not pigmented at all. But, like I said earlier if you

want to experiment with colors or want to give this to a little girl in your life that

would appreciate having some make-up to play with then I think it's great for that.

These also could be great to travel with. You get four colors in one small little compact.

Fake Eyelashes

Retail for $1.00

First pair of fake eyelashes I have ever bought and I still can't get the blasted things on!!

I need some serious 101 from someone that can assist in this area.

Fake eyelashes are obviously not something I would wear everyday, but for a

special event or occasion they can punch up your look a few notches.

Cleansing Clothes AKA Lazy Wipes

Retails for $3.00

I love lazy wipes. I can get addicted to using wipes b/c they are so convenient and you

can multi-task while washing your face! You don't have to stand in front of a mirror and scrub

your face down, rinse, dry, moisturize. So many steps. But, good one's I might add.

You can lay in bed and watch tv all while getting the make-up off your face! :)

These puppies are GREAT for traveling!

So, for all you bargain gals out there you may want to try out some of E.L.F. 's

products! Their stuff is exclusively sold at Target or on their website.

If you try or have tried anything from their line let me know!

BLOG GIVEAWAY!!!

Hey Guys!! Guess what it's time for?!!!

MY VERY FIRST BLOG GIVE-AWAY!!!!

Woop, Woop!!

Are you excited?! I am because I decided I would do a simple and easy give-away

when I reached my first 50 followers.

So, thank you for following me and being patient with me as I learn the ropes of the

blogging world. I hope you have enjoyed it so far and will continue to read. I want my

blog to be a place where we can all share helpful and inspiring beauty tips

with each other!

So... here's how it's going to work:

Below is a picture of some of my favorite OPI nail shades.

From left to right I have:

(sweetheart, ate berries in the canaries, lincoln park after dark, you don't know jacques,

opi ink, over the taupe, mrs. o'leary's bbq, barefoot in barcelona, and

all lacquered up. )

In order to win you have to:

1. Follow my blog publicly

2. Comment below on this post and let me know what your favorite OPI shade is. Or, if

you don't have a favorite you can comment on what your favorite brand of polish is.

That's it!! I'm going to make the first give-away super easy.

So, what do you win you ask?!

1. $25 Gift Card to Sephora

2. An OPI nail polish in your shade of choice.

Deadline to Enter is a week from today, Tuesday August 2nd at 12:00 a.m.

Central Time. Winner will be selected Wednesday morning by

www.random.org generator.

So, let the fun and games begin!

May the best Glamanista win!

Make-Up Routine

Hey Guys. Here are the products that I have currently been using as my

day to day make up routine. These are obviously not everything in my bag, but the products

I feel that I find myself grabbing the most and using pretty much on a daily basis.

Make Up Routine by bmstory on Polyvore.com

Step 1: Apply Clinique Tinted Moisturizer or Mary Kay Matte wear with Stippling Brush

all over face.

Step 2: Estee Lauder Double Wear or MAC Pro Longwear concealer

under eyes and any blemishes.

Step 3: Blend in with Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge

Step 4: Apply MAC bronzing powder in "Refined Golden" with fluffy powder brush.

Step 5: Apply Urban Decay Cheek Tint in "Bang" or MAC cream blush in "Ladyblush" with

Sonia Kashuk Pointed Foundation Brush and blend cream blush in with Sonia Kashuk blue

blending sponge.

Step 6: Highlight Cheekbones for dewy glowy cheekbones in "Pearl" from MAC

Step 7: Prime Eyes with Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Step 8: Apply Eye Shadow of choice. Loving Urban Decay Naked Palette.

Step 9: Line Eyes with Merle Norman Eyeliner in Earthy.

Step 10: Curl Lashes.

Step 11: Apply Loreal Voluminous Lashes Mascara in Carbon Black.

Step 12: Apply MAC lipglass in Cultured.

And that my friends is my basic routine for a normal day in Summer Sunny Alabama!

Comment below and let me know what some of your staples are!

Travel Size Fetish

I have a minor obsession with travel size products! I love going to a drug store

or Target and looking through all the little baby size containers.

I am on the go A-LOT!! For work, personal, trips... all kinds of stuff which I highly enjoy.

I like being busy and on the road or plane or train... ok, not train! ha. I spend more time

on the go most months than I feel like I am home. But, I truly enjoy it.

So, this is one of the main reasons I LOVE travel size items. They are so easy and practical

to throw into your bag. Much easier than trying to take your full size products

or trying to squeeze everything into plastic containers... which I do sometimes just b/c it is more affordable.

I went to Daytona Beach last week to visit with family in FL and here are some of my

favorite bite size things I brought with me!

1. CVS make up remover wipes ( a must have for on the go)

2. Eye make up remover (yay they finally have this in a mini size)

3. Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hairspray

4. Downy Wrinkle Releaser (OMG I am obsessed with this stuff... have a big bottle I keep in my closet... the best stuff for getting your clothes unwrinkled and smelling fresh after being folded and in a bag.) : )

5. Country Chic bath gel from Bath and Body ( smells great)

6. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray (not travel size but a fav)

7. Frederic Fekkai Shampoo and Conditioner in Brilliant Glossing

8. Auqafresh Toothpaste in Extreme Clean (my toothpaste of choice)

This picture above is a drawer I have devoted in my bathroom to all my travel size

products! I love that drawer. I have hairsprays, cleansers, deodorant, shampoos, conditioners,

lotions, soaps, moose, etc.

Travel size products are a great way to try products you are interested in without

investing in a regular size container.

Hope you enjoyed learning about all my bite size favs!

Help me get to 50!!

Hey Guys!

I am trying to obtain 50 followers so I can do my first blog giveaway!!

I have a few contenders in the running...

OPI Nail Polish...

Urban Decay travel size primer potion...

A few other things!

So, invite friends that you know to join my blog so we can begin some fun and games!!

Have a great weekend!

What's in my Hair Drawer

Wanna know what's in my draaaaaws?!

Well, I'll tell you what's in my Hair Draaaaaw.

Let me say... I am not a huge hair product person so I don't have a ton of stuff in my

draaaaaw, but I thought it would be fun to share what I do have.

This is not stuff I use every day b/c frankly as I have said and will say many more times

I only wash my hair a couple times a week... I DEPEND on dry shampoo with everything

I have! Using alot of products in your hair is only going to make it more greasy and oily

which I am NOT a fan of.

Ok so from Left to Right here's what I got:

Paddle Brush (must have)

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray (loved this product this summer)

Matrix sleek look iron smoother spray

Bamboo Kendi Dry Oil Mist (glossy finish or can be used on legs after shaving)

Salon Graphics Dry Shampoo

John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum (use before blow drying)

Garnier Surf Hair Paste (great for curly waves)

John Frieda Secret Weapon Finishing Cream (after blow dry and flat iron)

John Frieda Leave in Conditioning Spray (great for dry damaged hair)

Round Brush for blowing out bangs.

Several combs for detangling, volume, and separating.

So there you go. I am a big John Frieda fan. I really like his products b/c they

are so affordable and very professional feeling. I can't say I use these products all the time,

but I have enjoyed them all and will continue to use.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Have a great day!