My go to summer makeup

This is my favorite go to summer face routine. It is a full face so please do not mistake this for beach makeup! I usually where this to work where I am fully comforted by air conditioning :p. 

What I used: loreal true match foundation in n3, Mac Pro concealer in nc15, elf liquid liner, benefit they're real mascara, too faced chocolate bronzer in deep, the balm mary loumanizer, too faced matte powder, buxom blush in euphoria and buxom gloss in pucker up

It's a lot of products, but I go super light on everything except mascara! 

After moisturizer I stippled in about a dime size of foundation. I used about half a pea size of concealer to go under my eyes and on my lids to cancel redness. I bronzed all over the face and then added a little in my crease and lower lash line. Using the highlighter I dabbed a little on my cheekbone, cupidsbow and inner tear ducts. I used the powder to set under my eyes and on my lids. ( and anywhere that could potentially get oily) I used the liner to make a very thin line close to my lashes. Then I used 3 coats of mascara on top and bottom lashes. I never let my mascara dry between coats. 

Since I'm using a brighter purple gloss i put my blush on after so I can make she the lip color doesn't wash me out. Just a little of this pretty orange blush in the cheeks mimicks a slight sun burn. 

That's all! I hope you enjoy! 

Bare Minerals Faux Tan Review

 Summer is the time to show off your golden skin. I've practiced safe sun for years and I have tried dozens of self tanners. I wanted to try out the bare minerals self tanner since I love their makeup line. 

Pros:

The scent! I will continue to buy this product for the scent alone. When freshly applied it smells like almond oil which I love! And I have yet to smell the weird self tanner smell we all know so well. 

The color. When you apply there is a color guard. It is an almost green tint to the gel which is perfect for an olive tan. Most tanners have an orange hue. My all time favorite self tanner is Victoria's Secret brand which is almost a reddish brown. 

The price. It is $26 for 6 oz. that sounds expensive but it's almost half the price of st. Tropez. I think it's definitely worth the price. 

Cons. So far the only con is if you do not let the tanner dry and set it gets a little streaky. I used gloves and a mit. I applied with gloves then rubbed in with the mit. 

All in all I love this product! I will let you know how long the tan lasts. It claims 5-7 days. 

Happy "tanning" !

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 

Foodie gone Yogi

This coming month will finally declare my 28th birthday. I decided to deticate the month of May to my body: spiritually and physically. 

Step 1: diet coke detox

I have always prided myself on an adventurous diet with a sprinkling of diet coke. I will still continue with my baking and cooking, but this month they will come from natural, less refined sugar, ingredients. 

Step 2: introduce my body to new workouts

While I have been doing yoga for over a year now I am going to work on challenging myself. Starting with a flat foot perfect form downward facing dog and hopefully ending with improved flexibility and stronger binds. 

Step 3: stop crying when my trainer challenges me

Okay so I don't realllly cry. But I do whine. A lot. By the end of the month I want to finish my workouts without saying a can't. Clearly I can or he wouldn't ask me to try. 

Step 4: Drink. More. Water.

I never drink water. Maybe MAYBE a glass a day. By the end of the month I want to be drinking at least 8 glasses a day.

Step 5: spend more time with God

Yoga introduces a lot of meditation and spiritually. I want to use this time to focus on my relationship with Jesus rather than clearing my mind completely. 

Only 5 steps, but they are 5 steps that can dramatically improve my 28th year. 

Buxom gloss and sephora sale

I have been dying to try Buxom glosses for a while now. This is the best deal I have found and I am a huge fan!!!!

They are very opac and not sticky. The box says there is a tingle but I didn't notice one at all. 

This kit has the best selling colors!

$32 at sephora but through April 10th you can save 15% using code TICKET!

Raspberry Frosting

Frosting is one of my least favorite things to make. It is delicious, I cannot stopping "taste testing" and for some reason I really dislike mixing butter. It's strange I know. BUT the end result is always worth it when I top my cupcakes. 

What you need : 

1 stick of soft unsalted butter 

1/4 cup marshmallow fluff 

1/4 cup organic raspberry jam seed free

3 cups confectioners sugar

1 tbsp vanilla extract 

Directions: 

Mix together vanilla and butter until creamed. I used a hand mixer (so much easier). Add in the jam and fluff. Once everything is creamed together add in the sugar a little bit at a time until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to use!