2013 Fall Makeup Trends and Chocolate Orange Cake

Smokey Eyes are in the air. Summer is coming to an end fast and my favorite season will be here before we know it! As the weather cools down it is a lot easier to where a smokey eye since we do not have to worry about everything smearing around in the humidity. 


Thick lashes and smokey lower lash lines have been appearing everywhere. I can see why! One of my favorite trends so far. I have been buying two sets of Ardell demi wispies and gluing them together for a full natural look. Super cheap and easy way to try out one of the hottest looks of the season! 

Now lets talk cake. My two favorite flavor combos have always been oranges and chocolate. I made a simple chocolate cake and added a little fresh orange juice, but the real star is the icing. Orange. Butter. Cream. Recipe follows, 5 lbs may also. Sorry! 

Orange Buttercream

1 Cup Softened Butter
1 Cup Shortening
4 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tbsp Fresh Orange Juice
1 Tsp Orange Extract
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Orange Food Coloring  if desired.

Cream together butter and shortening. Add juice and extracts. Slowing add in the powdered sugar. If it is too thick you can add a little milk, cream or water. Tada! You have an amazing creamy orange frosting!

Channeling Clarissa Fray

Hello! With all the excitement around the new movie Mortal Instruments I decided to replicate Clary's sultry shadow hunter look. 

What I used:

Loreal Semi Permanent Gloss In Light Auburn

Loreal True Match Lumi W3

Rimmel Bronzer Sun Dance

Rimmel Black Eye Liner

The Balm Nude Tude Palette 

Loreal Volumize Mascara Blackest Black

Rimmel Lipstick 104

EOS Lip Balm

Mac Blush Style

Forever 21 Faux Leather Jacket 

Forever 21 Gold Necklace

China Glaze Seduce Me

First off, my hair is already brown and blonde ombre. I used  the red gloss over my blonde to create a red ombre effect similar to the color Lily Collins has in the movie.

After applying my foundation I used sultry in the nude tude palette and a fluffy blending brush for a natural smokey eye. I also smoked out my lower lash line. I tight lined and lined my water line with the Rimmel eyeliner. Lily has very thick eye lashes so I used two coats of mascara. With all the fighting and love scenes her cheeks are often blushed so I bronzed liberally over my hair light and cheeks. Using my blush I touched the apples of my cheeks and the top of my nose. I finished up the look by applying the lipstick and balm with my fingers for a very natural wine stained lip.

Definitely try this look! I am loving it for fall not to mention for my inner badass ;)

20 pounds down and counting

As some of you may know, I have been working the past few months on getting into shape. I thought I'd share a few pictures of my progress. 

This is me at my biggest. 160 lbs. I was definitely avoiding the fact that I had gained weight and I still cannot believe I was ever that big. 

So now I am currently working with a friend to get down to my goal weight. I have been setting 10 pound goals for myself to make it more achievable. 

This is me 20 lbs lighter. I still have a long way to go, but I am happy with my progress so far :)

New glitter eyeliner tutorial

Hey guys! 

I thought I would try my hand at a glitter eyeliner tutorial let me know what you think! 

http://youtu.be/iYf681OnesU

A little weekend fun

Hello! This past weekend was a big birthday celebration! One of our best friends finally turned the big 2-1! We spent the night catching up and dancing👯

Enjoy the rest of your day  !!! 

Do It Yourself Ombre (Disclaimer! This is not a tutorial. Just how I personally do this)

Hello everybody! A lot of people lately have been asking me how I do my own ombre. I do not want to do a how to on this because everyone has different hair. I do not want anyone to mess up and get upset with me! I have been using these products for a long time and I have definitely made a lot of mistakes on the way. I think I have a pretty good handle on how my hair reacts to the bleach and dye now. 

First I buy Revlon Frost and Glow and a Revlon boxed dye for my roots. My hair is naturally a medium golden brown so I have to actually darken my roots every now and again for the look I want. 

I take the box dye and put it onto my roots and comb down about half way through my hair. While my roots process I mix the bleach together and I put it on the first inch of my ends. I let this sit for about 5 minutes then add a little more bleach to the ends and go up another inch. I wait about 3 minutes before rinsing everything out. Sometimes my ends come out a little more golden then I want so I just shampoo with clairol shimmer lights. That shampoo can fix almost any of my hair dye mess ups! 

That is all I do for a super simple ombre! I usually use a deep conditioning masque after to make sure my ends are not damaged. The whole process takes me about 30 minutes and it is under $20! I hope this helps a little for those of you that asked :)

5 Ways To Ease Into Clean Eating (Recipes too!)

This year I decided to start making better choices regarding my body. Better foods and more exercise. Luckily I have an amazing friend and personal trainer to help motivate my workouts, but I have to rely on myself to keep my diet in check. I have been eating clean for about 6 months now and I love it. 

Originally the thought of giving up fast food and diet coke make me want to curl up in a depressing ball and cry...

But I soon realized eating clean is a lifestyle and I truly believe it has helped my body. My hair grows faster and my skin rarely ever breaks out. Not to mention the energy I have gained. I do not eat 100% clean. I still drink the occasional diet coke and eat hot wings twice a month. If I can do it anyone can. 

What is clean eating?

When you commit to eating clean you leave behind - added sugar, hydrogenated oil, chemicals and preservatives 

5 Ways To Ease Into Clean Eating

1. Think of soda as a dessert. Try and keep down to 3 a week. This goes for diet too!

2. Drink as much water and unsweet (or green) tea as you can get your hands on

3. Eat at least 1 salad a day

4. Bring easy snacks to work

5. Make a list of your favorite dishes and look up a clean alternative!

My go to clean snacks-

carrots, broccoli and hummus

almonds

Ezekiel english muffin with natural PB

tomatoes and cucumbers with red wine vinegar

whole wheat pita with grilled chicken and mustard

My Favorite Clean Recipes-

Thai Turkey Veggie Stir Fry - (instagram recipe by busygirlseatclean)

Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries

Sirloin Steak with Horseradish Cream 

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Spanish Scramble

Grilled Fish Tacos and Slaw