Hello! So I hope if you're reading this you don't mind some of my random ramblings, I have quite a bit going on in life at the moment and it has always helped me to have a sort of outlet. That's why I love blogging, I can make it be whatever I want. Despite this being a beauty/fashion blog sometimes I just want to open my laptop and write what I'm thinking, and the fact that maybe 5 people will read it is completely fine with me, if you are one of the 5 hey girl!!
Anyways, first big thing going on is my boyfriend and I just bought a house!! Holy hannah I can't believe we have our own house, we are beyond excited! But let me tell you, getting a home loan and dealing with loan officers is pretty much like going to the DMV everyday for 5 months. Each time you go in and think you have everything, they then tell you that they need a goat, the seventh horcrux, and the blood of 20 virgins. So make sure you have those...
So the house is small but has brand new carpet, paint, and some other restorations which is very exciting to me. Trying to picture my boyfriend and I standing at the threshold of a bathroom attempting to redo the damn thing is probably the worst idea ever. Its nearly impossible to decide what kind of feel or theme you want in your home. Yeah I thought I totally knew this up until I actually had to make some decisions then my brain goes all "OOHH lets be shabby chic in the bedroom but maybe Victorian in the living room and OMG I NEED that black glass chandelier!" So I'm trying to control myself and narrow it down. All i know is I want our bedroom to be our sanctuary and our living room to be cozy, the bathroom/kitchen are just going to have to wait until I get my shit together.
Then there's budgeting for furniture. And I'm sure ya'll can imagine trying to give a woman a furniture budget is ridiculous and painful, limiting our decorating always ends up in flames and something wicker. But that's life, so I'm attempting to furnish my home on a tight budget, which is cool but of course not as fun. Oh well the black glass chandelier will have to wait.
ALSO I'm attending a makeup artistry workshop in November! I think I'm more excited about this than the house, is that bad? Probably but who cares right? The workshop is 6 classes 4 hours each over a course of 3 days, and the best part is the classes will be taught by some of the best makeup artists in the country! It's so amazing watching other artist's techniques, you can never have too much information or inspiration. No matter what lever of makeup artistry you are at you can always learn something from other people. I can't wait to share what I've learned in future blog posts! I want to do makeup looks on here, I just don't have a nice enough camera yet, once we are settled into the house and my bank account is back above sea level I am going to start saving for one.
This post title includes me mentioning some beauty favorites so its probably high time I did so. Sorry I don't have pictures, our apartment is in shambles from packing and getting ready to move : )
It's getting chillier outside so I have been needing a more rich moisturizer for the day time and I have been loving my Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream. My favorite part is the texture, it feels like you are rubbing velvet on your skin. It is also great to use before applying makeup because it absorbs quickly. This one might be too rich for daytime if you are oily, I am very dry though so it is perfect.
Next is the L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara. I LOVE this stuff, the smaller plastic wand makes it easier to get those hidden outer lashes and lower lashes while still having the volumizing power of the wands with bristles.
Lastly I will mention a lipstick that is absolutely gorgeous for fall, MAC's Up the Amp. I don't think this one gets enough love and it really should. I am including a picture of this one though because I want you guys to see what I'm talking about. It is a rich lavender violet shade, and it is an Amplified lipstick so it is a creme but has a slight glossy finish. I am completely obsessed with it, it's a no brainer foe me when I am wanting to add a pop of color while wearing a neutral eye.
I know it looks more pink in the photos, but that's just because I was using synthetic lighting but I promise it is a purple shade : )
This will look beautiful on most skin tones, unless you have very rich pink undertones you must own this one : )
I hope you have a fantastic weekend and thanks for stopping by!
XO Amanda
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