Birthday Cake Frosting

I have made more frostings then I can even count. This one is my all time favorite! I've had it every year on my birthday for at least 15 years. It doesn't have an overwhelming citrus flavor just an undertone. 

What you need:

2 clean navel oranges (make sure the skin is unscarred because we are going to use the zest)

1/2 cup butter

1/2 unflavored shortening or lard

3 cups powdered sugar 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 tbsp buttermilk

Food coloring if you choose

Directions:

Cream together the shortening and butter. Zest both oranges into the bowl. I zest until I have about 1 tbsp. Cut oranges and squeeze juice into the bowl. Add the vanilla and mix. Start adding in the powdered sugar one cup at a time. If you are using food coloring you can alternate milk and sugar until you have the color you want. If you are not using food coloring just add 2 1/2 cups of sugar and skip the milk.

My new favorite piping tip is the jumbo star tip. Makes decorating soooo easy!

Lip color for summer

I love lip colors this time of year. The most pigmented neon colors are presented and I cannot wait to get my hands on all the pinks, corals and lilacs. Unfortunately, summer also brings intense temperatures and a melty lip is not cute. My favorite beauty hack of all time is a simple one.

All you need is your favorite lipstick and a lip balm. 

Use a lip scrub or just rub a tooth brush over your lip to make sure they are smooth and flake free. Apply your lip color of choice very lightly and use your finger to pat the color into your lips. This will make sure it stays put. Top with lip balm. Perfect summer lips that feel amazing and you will not have to worry about it bleeding into your foundation! 

What I am wearing: 

NYX matte lip in red pink topped with Chapstick 

Forever 21 top 

Francesca's necklace