Flawless Lasting Foundation

I spend countless time searching online for products that will help your makeup last. I work long days without time for touchups so I can't worry about what my makeup is doing. 

I have found a few products that help me ensure I have a "flawless" face. 

Step 1- moisturize ! This is the most important step. I have been using origins morning moisturizer. 

Step 2- primer that works for your skin. Primers are made for large pores, oily skin, dry skin, fine lines ect. I chose one for lasting power. Benefit 15 hour flawless face primer 

Step 3- foundation. If you find your perfect primer you can use any foundation really. Revlon photo finish has a really sheer yet buildable coverage. 

Step 4- setting powder. My current favorite is Victoria's Secret mineral finish powder. It has a very subtle sheen that blurs lines and large pores. 

Step 5- if you still need staying power try a setting spray. I like something mattifying so I use urban decay de slick spray 

Let me know if you try any of my tips! Or if you have some to share!

Valentines Cookie Cake

This is easily my FAVORITE cookie cake recipe. The texture of the cookie is light while still having the density of a traditional chocolate chip cookie. 

We were snowed in for 3 whole days with this cookie... I really needed to leave before eating the entire thing. 

What you need 

2 cups of flour 

3/4 cup of unsalted butter

3/4 cup brown sugar 

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp cornstarch (most important ingredient)

Pinch of kosher salt

1 egg

1 tsp baking soda 

2 tbsp vanilla 

1 cup chocolate chunks

1 cup m&m s

A good tip here is to freeze the chocolate first. This helps it hold it's shape and keeps the cookie from discoloration. 

How to do it

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until creamy. Add in dry ingredients. It with form a very thick ball of dough. Do not over mix. Add in chocolate and m&ms. 

Pour into a greased 9inch pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. The top should be very lightly browned. Leave out to cool for at least an hour before taking out of the pan. I used a Betty Crocker icing bottle to make the heart on my cookie. 

Enjoy! 

Food prep for success

Last year I lost over 20 lbs and managed to keep it off. This year my goal is to get my body to its healthy weight and tone up. One of the biggest obstacles for me is my job. I leave the house by 7am and usually do not get home until 8pm. My lunches are squeezed in whenever I find a minute so they are never at the same time. After talking to a good friend and amazing motivator I decided to commit my Sunday free time to food prep. Instead of driving around trying to find healthy fast food options I'm stocking up in organic veggies and free range proteins to eat through the work week. 

This week I made roast chicken breast with lemon, garlic, pepper, cayenne and a little sea salt. My broccoli was roasted with lemon and pepper.

What do you eat to stay healthy?

Valentines day favorites

Valentines day is just over a week away. I'm not huge into celebrating valentines day since T and I have an anniversary shortly after. BUT I love having an excuse to wear pinks and reds. These are just a few off my affordable favorites! 

1. The limited skater dress $70

2. JCrew factory store sweater $30

3. New York and co hearts blouse $50

4. Forever 21 dress $12

5. Boohoo.com Candy dress $45

 

6. Target red shoes $30

7. Mac all fired up lipstick $15

8. JCrew factory store sweater $30

9. Aldo pumps $70

What are your favorites??

Savannah vacation and January lippy favorites

Hey guys! 

I do not know if you heard about the ga #snowpocalypse2014 but it all started with a light snow at around 12pm. By 3pm we had a thick 3 inch layer of snow on the roads that was quickly freezing over. By this time an estimated 3 million people were on the road at once trying to make it home. 

This is a picture comparison between that day and the walking dead promo. After spending 6 hours in the car before walking to safety and staying with coworkers until the roads cleared Tim and I decided to take a trip to savannah ga. It was pretty rainy but we found this amazing French cafe for brunch. 

Chocolate filled beignets 

Pan fried ham and Swiss sandwich topped with over easy egg

Everything was so amazing. Tim had a pork melt on fresh brioche. Even the coffee was delicious. 

On a side note this January I have been using lots of pink lippies! These are a few of my favorites. 

1. Milani plum rose 

2. Loreal fresh as a rose 

3. Rimmel blush pink

4. Vs luster gloss in deep red 

What are your favorites!?