Lidstar
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Okay, so I'm a few weeks tardy to the Lidstar party, but here we go! I have four of the six shimmering shades, and thought I'd show you how each of them look on my skin tone. My favorite shade so far is Fawn - I'm pretty sure I could wear it everyday. To be honest it's like a huge possibility. Anywho, I love that these shades paired so well with the lip gloss I chose to wear today, the e.l.f. x Alissa Ashley collab in Nude Glow! You all know I usually like to keep my lip colors in the nude family on a day-to-day basis, so not having to change up my lip products to work with the eyeshadows is a huge plus.
I've got pretty sensitive eyes and neither applying or wearing these for an extended period of time have negatively affected my eyes at all! On the Glossier site you can see that the shadows are also cruelty free, paraben free, and hypoallergenic (check out the site to see all of the claims).
I definitely want to purchase the other two shades Cub and Lily to see how they look on my skin tone. Moon is a bit ashy on me, so I'm not a huge fan of it. Besides Fawn being my favorite shade, it's also the one that applies the smoothest. For me, the other shades come out a tad patchy when swatched and when applied to my eyes.
Another thing that impressed me is the fact that they totally don't transfer or crease! They remove easily with a makeup wipe or with Milky Jelly Cleanser, but if you accidentally rub your eyes, the shadow won't budge.
As always, save 20% off your Glossier purchase by shopping with me at http://glossier.com/reps/aliciaenkhulzii! For easy access, hit the "Glossier" link in the menu bar above - it's always there!
If you've tried them out, let me know how you've got on with them.
x Alicia
Top Spring 2018 Fashion Trends I'm Into
Monday, March 12, 2018
Polka Dot Craze
Monday, March 5, 2018
Jeans and a Nice Top
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Okay, this is a bodysuit so it's not technically just a top. You guys know I'm a jeans fanatic (at one point I owned like 3 pairs of the same exact jeans because I'm a crazy person) and jeans and a top is my favorite outfit combo. I picked up this bodysuit from Forever 21 and these tried and true jeans are H&M. I've been loving incorporating silk-like scarves into my looks recently and the one I've got tied around my belt loop is a DIY that's coming to you in the coming weeks!
What's your go-to look when you can't find anything else to wear?
x Alicia
Wardrobe Wants: Topshop
Monday, February 19, 2018
How to Look Cute When You Can't Feel Your Face
Friday, February 16, 2018
How to Pack for a Trip (+ free packing list printable!)
Monday, February 5, 2018
- Start off by making a list of the things you use on the daily. These will be things like your toothbrush, face cleanser, prescriptions, etc. This will ensure that you don't forget to pack the things you can't travel without.
- Plan your outfits! I like to pack one or two extra outfits just in case I want to switch it up by the time I get to my destination. Planning the outfits in advance instead of just throwing a bunch of random pieces in your luggage will help reduce stress and help you not overpack!
- Use packing cubes. I got these cute ones* from Amazon - they keep all of your goods organized and makes your suitcase look more neat.
- Use a packing list. I made one for you all to use with all the basics plus room to add your own items. You can download it here!
- Weigh your luggage. You don't want to go over the weight limit that your airline has, so make sure you weigh your suitcase after it's all packed! This will help you avoid paying extra fees at the airport.
- Put the important stuff in your carry on. Don't check things like your laptop, camera, or wallet. Those things need to be easily accessible!
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| Download my free packing list here! |
New Beauty Bits
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
As you may know, Glossier* recently launched a new product called Solution and with it came the launch of Glossier* cotton rounds. I don't have acne-prone skin so Solution isn't super on my radar, but the cotton rounds totally were! I usually buy my rounds from Ulta, but the most recent batch I got was terrible - they totally left cotton fibers all over my face after each use. Yuck! So far I've used the Glossier* rounds once, and they totally did the trick. I love them!
After ages, I finally decided to pick up the Perfecting Skin Tint and Stretch Concealer. Again, I've only tested them out once but so far I'm into them. I'll definitely be doing a full face of Glossier* video on my channel in the coming weeks! I also picked up a new boy brow because my current one is running low. I bought it in brown since I've been growing out my natural hair color again so my eyebrows won't look too harsh in contrast to my hair.
On my Target run I picked up a couple of e.l.f. products and my holy grail mascara, L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black! This mascara is my tried and true, and no matter how many other brands I try out, I always find my way back to this one. I've been wanting to try out a cream blush product and I found this one from e.l.f. for only $4. I also picked up a basic lip tint and clear gloss. Hopefully these all work out well!
Winter Night In
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Organize Your Life
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
WORK LIFE
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN
IMO things don't go right
without a plan. Grab yourself a planner that has monthly and weekly calendars
with space to plan out your days. The first week of the month I made a content
planner for the next 6 months to help keep myself organized, and I know its
going to keep me on track!
TO DO LISTS
To do lists are lifesavers.
If I don't write things down, then chances are I won't get them done. I like to
make daily lists with things I need to accomplish for that specific day. If
I've got a ton of things to get done, I'll break my day up into segments and
give myself time slots to get things finished. To do lists are also great
because when you cross something off your list, you feel like a boss.
HOME LIFE
EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE
I love a good file folder. And storage boxes. Also, baskets.
Baskets are awesome. The best way to keep my house organized is to stick
everything in its own separate container. All legal, financial, and important
documents are separated into different folders
within a hanging
file box. I do the same with all school documents that I decided to keep
after graduating. I keep all TV and extension cords in a storage cube in our TV
shelf unit, our throw blankets are housed in a wire basket next to the couch, and
our dog has her own toy basket. Keeping all our items in separate places helps
for easy access and an organized home.
CLEAN UP
I wouldn’t necessarily say I enjoy cleaning, but I do it quite
often. To keep my house organized I pick up the house daily. This is easy as
putting shoes back to their proper spots after taking them off, and always
hanging up coats and putting away scarves and gloves. Before we go to sleep, I
like to put the throw blankets away, and put the remotes back onto the table.
Picking up your house helps to reduce the amount of clutter you have, and makes
the weekly “deep cleaning” day a breeze.
Organization is great to give you a clear head, and just makes
life a lot simpler. What’s your favorite organization tactic? I’d love to know!
x Alicia
Baby It's Cold Outside, But Let's Go On A Date
Monday, January 8, 2018
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| Obsessed with this pic I snapped at a ski resort in Wisconsin. That tree looked so lonely, but made for a great photo! |
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| My husband and I on date night after seeing a comedy show! |
Happy 2018 - Here Are My Goals
Monday, January 1, 2018
- I feel like this is on my list every year, and every year I fail. But I really do think this is the year I succeed at blogging and posting content consistently. If anything, I will have at least one post, be it a blog post or a video, live each week. Count on it!
- Build a closer relationship with God and read my bible more!
- Be more productive and take fewer naps (I literally nap every single day - not even kidding)!
- Save more money.
- Have new experiences.
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