Memorial Weekend......2015

 For the last few years Ive been going up north to the Dells with some friends/extended "family" for Memorial weekend to camp and celebrate. This year was great minus to rain on Sunday but thankfully it didn't rain too long.

If you don't know Wisconsin Dells is home to the largest water park in the U.S. if you haven't been you should get out here and take in all the sites. If you want the best experience come during the warmer months (June-Sept) theres tons to do. Going up north is something most families do here in Wisco all year around, we grow up doing this yearly. People come from all over to visit the water parks because they're so fun! I suggest you go to the Kalahari its the BEST hotel/water park we have IMO, also visit Noah's Ark!

I planned on vlogging but I got caught up in the weekend I kind of forgot then just decided not to later on but I managed to get some decent pictures, I guess lol

Bag; Target (it comes in brown)
Pants: Target (sale)
Shirt: Brewers 

We were loading up the truck getting ready to head out! You see my camera in my purse, so much for that. I pack light....this is camping after all.

Lunch break in Lake Delton (:

Subway isn't my first choice ever, its not fresh despite the claims I'm not sure who they're trying to fool?

Hello Holiday Shores!!! 

How beautiful is the Wisconsin River!!!?! Now to unpack and settle in, I totally forgot to get a shot of our campsite but we took up 6 sites, we looked like some shanty town lol

The campgrounds are really cool but we didn't go through it as planned so I didn't get pics this year.

This picture doesn't do the sunset justice, it was so gorgeous!

soooo beautiful.

We were going to rent a pontoon but things didn't go the way thought ):

We tried a facebook recipe, turned out really good actually! 

Marshmallow Fluff+strawberry roast on open flame, enjoy!

I love classic cars and this was a treat to see considering I missed Automotion the weekend before.

We go every year (:

I'm going to say this is the BEST pizza place in Wisconsin, try it!

(It was too good to snap a pic)

Trying to stay healthy after eating brats, ribs and burgers all weekend.

Its mandatory to have a swig with Nig.

we thought this was a bit sketchy

Best breakfast in the Dells

Happy Memorial Day

Getting ready to leave but first Ry-Ry and Natalie stopped to dig for "dino bones"

A snack for the ride home!

I had an amazing weekend I hope yours was just as great or better (:

xoxo

My Daily Skin Care Products/ Routine

Hello loves!

I'm not super fancy when it comes to how I take care of my face in fact I'm pretty simple, less is more! In my opinion I feel as though once you start using anti-aging face products you have to continuously use them because you'll definitely notice once you stop so I try to avoid them but that's just me. I'm lazy when it comes to certain things so I prefer to spend less time doing them lol also I suck at keeping routines up I always forget that's why I keep things pretty simple when it comes to skin care and honestly it shouldn't be that complicated.

First and foremost DRINK WATER!

 I cant stress that enough, but you all knew that!

Then find products that work for your skin and keep it simple.

Here are some of my favorites (:

xoxo

1) Simple Cleansing Micellar Water $6: Ive recently started using it and I'm in love! It takes my makeup with ease, there's no scent, my skin feels hydrated after, and its not drying at all!

How I Use It
- In to mornings to cleanse my face or if I am too lazy to wash my face before bed.

2) Coconut Oil $6 (at Walmart other places are a bit more): try to get unrefined its better for the skin but this works just fine, Ive noticed a change in my skin since using it as a oil wash once or twice a week depending on how my skin feels, I also use it with lotion all over my body.

How I Use It:
- As an oil cleanser (once a week)
- As a sealant after I put moisturizer on
- on my lips
- Mixed in with foundation, I know what you're thinking but it changed my life!
(Also on my hair)

3) CeraVe $15 (they have smaller sizes): Its very thick in consistency but light weight as well the downside it does not have SPF (they do have SPF in other moisturizers they sell) there's no scent, good for normal to dry skin. You can get CeraVe for pretty much any skin type which is why i love it.

How I Use It:
 I use this with the product below because of its thickness so I really don't need much maybe a dime size amount or less for my entire face.

4) Mario Badescu Facial Spray $7: This is comparable to MAC's Fix+ but better IMO because it contains rose water, aloe and herbs however if you don't like the smell of roses obviously you may not want to buy this. My skin ahas been a bit more even since I've started using this almost a year ago. You can find it at Ulta in this size or travel size you can only purchase the larger bottle on Mario Badescu's site for $14.

How I Use It:
- To prime my skin before I apply my moisturizer
- To refresh throughout the day

Makeup related
- blending out concealer
-applying highlighter
-on my brushes to make the shadows more pigmented

My Week In Photos #2

1: Red isnt A flavor

2: Round 3......this will be the third time Ive had my nose pierced and it will be the last! Im loving it so far.

3: My cousin invited me out to help her go dress shopping for her wedding.....it was definitely an experience. 

FYI Im not in the wedding.

4: RED ROBIN.....YUM!

5: Hola Marzo be good to me por favor!

6: Im trying out a few new hair products that I'll be sharing with you all soon.

7: My favorite Sasquatch sweater I'm always wearing is from H&M  buy it Here I cant find it on the website any longer however you should check your stores Ive noticed quite a few at mine. It also comes in Burgundy and Teal.

8:Somebody went to Ulta (:

9: 90's Kids know about this life!

M I C R O_Brow

So NYX came out with a bunch of new products recently and I believe this Micro Brow product is one of them? I'm not 100% sure but I'm 95% sure its pretty new because Ive seen and tried their other brow pencils and hated them all UNTIL...........NOW! 

If you've been following me on Youtube or Instagram for a while you'd know Ive been using Maybelline's DEFINE-A-Brow for years and loving it to death! Now I don't like to spend much on brow pencils because I go through them quite fast however I am open to splurging on something like ABH brow pomade thingy not just yet however lol so I saw this Micro brow pencil and prayed it could replace my current love (define a brow) because its sooooo hard to find in my shade (medium brown) at the store.

I'm so happy to say Ive replaced my Maybelline brow pencil for NYX MICRO Brow which you can purchase at Ulta for $10

This is definitely comaparable to ABH Brow Wiz however....this point is thinner.

 My shade is Ash Brown which looks a lot lighter on the brow than it does when its swatched but I like pretty light brows compared to my darker hair. There are 9 shades in total so it's easy to find something to match everyone which is always nice.

 Micro is the perfect word to describe the tip of the pencil! Its perfect! I found that it gave my brows a much more natural look so if you're a person that likes a more natural brow this is for you also if you have thicker/fuller brows this is perfect to fill in some little patches or add a bit more structure without making them look over done.

The only thing it claims to do is be smudge proof, its not but it also lasts for a long time! It also comes with a spooly on the opposite end.

I love this, I have zero complaints about it! It works perfectly for me its not too creamy or too dry but it has an slight tackiness to it and I find that helpful. The texture is more on the dryer end that's something I look for in brow pencils because lets face it nobody wants greasy looking eyebrows halfway through the day. 

Also It looks nice alone....very natural.


EXAMPLE 1
Im wearing just the pencil on my brows for an everyday look.

EXAMPLE 2

Here Im using it as base for other shadows for A more intense brow look.

Pros: 
affordable

long lasting

natural looking

large shade range

Cons:
 N/A

I give this a 10/10 (:

Its All In The Details......

I went to take my placement test for college a while ago so I decided I wanted to look decent while  I did it and this is the result! Good news I did well on my test! (:

 Top: Old Navy (similar here, here and here) Fuzzy Cardigan: H&M ( similar here, or here ), Velvet Leggings: H&M (similar here) circle scarf: F21

Cut-out boots: Old Navy **sale** (similar here) Moose socks: Target

I really prefer to add masculine details in all of my outfits soooo the socks and boots to me are kind of masculine and I played off of those two pieces , I practically live in this sweater too.

DUPE ALERT FOR: Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick

Hello Loves!!!!

Ive been unemployed for a while now so I've been looking for more affordable products to use in place of my favorite high end or more pricey items in my collection (aside from job hunting and college) so I'm back with another dupe hope you enjoy!!!! xoxoxo

As you may (or may not) know Rimmel just came out with A new version of their Show Off/Apocalips liquid lipsticks that are now matte!!! Well I picked one up in the shade "Meteoric" and realized this is great dupe for Too Faced "Melted Berry" but for A fraction of the price at roughly $6. (in my area)

Too Faced Melted: Melted Berry 

$21

 Excuse my face as I have no makeup on *YIKES*

w/flash

Pros: Very Smooth and easy to apply

Sweet-ish smell like Sweet Tarts candy

Very thick and pigmented

opaque

creamy

semi long lasting

comfortable on the lips

cute packaging 

will last through meals/drinking

Cons: can get drying if you don't properly moisturize

some transfer does happen.

Non matte formula

You get 0.40 oz in each tube which will last for a long time in my opinion especially if you're an lipstick junky like myself. Overall I love it although I don't wear this shade as much as I'd like to. Would I re-purchase? Yes and I have. 

Rating: 9.5/10 because of transfer.

Rimmel "Show Off Velvet Mattes":Meteoric

$6

w/flash

Pros: Smooth, easy application

doe foot applicator

non-drying

velvety smooth

glides on evenly

pigmented 

cute packaging

affordable

dries matte as it claims

there's no real scent

Cons: Not long wearing

 does not last through eating or drinking

a bit of transfer

only comes in 5 shades at the moment

you will need at least two layers to get the opacity 

The applicator was kind of hard to get out of my tube I'm not sure if the others will be the same way? All the shades aren't anything special nothing super unique hopefully they'll come out with more soon however they had a bright Orange shade which is rare to come by in the drugstore.

Here some pictures with both Melted Berry and Meteoric on my lips side by side and a hand swatch.

I will say that Meteoric is a bit darker than Melted Berry, but the textures of both are very similar when you apply them.

Birthday, Coffee & Sweets

Today (November 12) is my moms birthday so we decided to get coffee, lunch, some sweet treats and spend some time bonding. We dont do big birthday plans much these days now that everyone is in different places and considering we're all grown now its not such a big deal also our birthdays are days few days apart so its easier to combine things #TeamScorpio lol 

She doesnt like pictures so to make up for that heres what I wore and what we ate (:

Plaid Shirt-Target
Anorak-Old Navy
Leggings-H&M
Boots-Dr. Marten
Bag-eBay
Nails- AA Forest

 Not the best coffee Ive had but Im not picky since I dont like coffee that much in the first place however it got the job done in this 30 degree Milwaukee weather.

Caramel Mocha Latte

I love eating at Whole Foods it always makes me feel like im doing something good for my health lol! This is my go-to lunch whenever Im near A Whole Foods. Theyre yummy, healthy plus the cilantro chutney has the perfect amount of spice and for $4 youre full for most of the day. The avocado was plus I put it on nearly everything.

Vegetarian Samosas
Cilantro Chutney
Avocado
(Whole Foods)

 BACON BACON BACON!!

OMG! I.....have not words for this just go try it!

Bacon Maple Donut

I nearly died lol so yummy! I normally dont eat many sweet things but this was well worth it.

Week In Outfits

Day 1

Bomber-H&M
White Tee H&M
 Jeans-H&M
 Cut-out boots-Old Navy (sale)
 Scarf-Target
Touch of Spice-Maybelline

I felt like a mix of A pin up girl with a touch of masculinity. If you know anything about me you know I like to A bit of androgyny in my daily look, its what I feel the most comfortable in.

Sock-Target

 Even my socks have are small masculine touch.

Petrol-Sally Hansen

 DAY 2

This was my last week of work so I went a bit casual.

Anorak-Old Navy
Plaid Shirt-Target
White Tee-H&M
Leggings-H&M
Minnietonka-Journeys
Bag-eBay
Beanie-H&M
Touch of Spice-Maybelline
Necklace-H&M

DAY 3

 Stripe shirts have been a go to item recently, im not sure why but ive been loving them so much but this one is my favorite of the ones I own because the sleeves are already cuffed, its oversized and it washed well.

Denim Jacket-Target
Striped Tee-Old Navy
Moto Jeggings-H&M
Nike
Bag-eBay
Rings gifts/vintage
Beanie-H&M
Iphone 5s case-Amazon

 DAY 4

This is probably my favorite outfit from this past week because it has everything I love in an outfit: comfort, warmth and layers. Its so easy to wear, effortless and anyone can wear this.

Camo Jacket-Thrifted
1981 Sweatshirt-H&M (LE)
Jeans-H&M
Dr. Martens-gift
Bag-eBay
Chain-H&M

DAY 5

I stepped out of my box.....well more like a free fall tbh! lol Ive had this dress (1 of 5 I own) the longest time and Ive only worn it maybe twice this being the second time. I was channelling 90's grunge......A fashion era that is quite amazing to me.

Army Jacket-Thrift
Sweater (?)
Cheetah print dress-H&M
Sheer stockings-Target
Knee highs-Target
Docs
Siren in Scarlett-Maybelline
Ruby Woo-MAC

 (My boobs arent uneven its just how i was posing lol I know how weird it looks)

Day 6

Denim Jacket-Target
Sweatshirt-H&M
Garter leggings-Hot Topic
Touch of Spice-Maybelline Mattes