Makeup of the Day: Weekend Roundup

Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! I can't say our's was too busy but it was nice to not have any major plans all weekend for once.
The only thing we really did was get Carson's hair cut. It. Was. Awful. Don't get me wrong, he looks adorably handsome but we had to wait 40 minutes before they could cut it and he had had it by that point and wanted a nap. But hey, at least his hair looks good!

Before                                                           After

Since I don't have too much else to share I thought I would share my #MOTD's and the products I used!

This was on Friday late afternoon when I got the idea to do this post so I had been wearing this makeup for a little over 10 hours, I'm continuously impressed with how long this foundation wears!

Face

Foundation: Estée Lauder Double-Wear, Concealer: MAC Pro-Longwear, Setting powders: MAC mineralize skin finish and shaping powder in emphasize under eyes, Bronzer: Benefit Hoola, Blush: NARS Deep Throat

Brows

Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills brow-wiz set with their clear brow gel

Eyes

Crease: MAC's Saddle, Eyelid: Woodwinked with Goldmine on top in center, Smoked out under-eye: Makeup Geek's Cocoa Bear, Mascara: YSL Babydoll on bottom and MAC In Extreme Dimension on top lashes

Lips

Revlon balm stain in Sweetheart

Saturday morning an hour after applying.

Face

Foundation: Estée Lauder Double-Wear, Concealer: MAC Pro-Longwear, Setting powders: MAC mineralize skin finish and shaping powder in emphasize under eyes, Bronzer: Benefit Hoola, Blush: MAC Rosy Outlook

Brows

Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills brow-wiz set with their clear brow gel

Eyes

Crease: MAC's Soft Brown, Eyelid: MAC All that Glitters covered with MAC pigment in Tan, Smoked out under-eye: MAC saddle, Mascara: YSL Babydoll on bottom and MAC In Extreme Dimension on top lashes

Lips

MAC Lovelorn

Sunday

Face

Foundation: Estée Lauder Double-Wear, Concealer: MAC Pro-Longwear, Setting powders: MAC mineralize skin finish and shaping powder in emphasize under eyes, Bronzer: Benefit Hoola, Blush: MAC Melba

Brows

Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills brow-wiz set with their clear brow gel

Eyes

Transition: MUG (Makeup Geek) Peach Smoothie Crease: MUG Creme Brulee, Eyelid: MUG Moondust, Highlight: MAC Shroom, Outer Corner: MUG Cocoa Bear, Smoked out under-eye: MUG Cocoa Bear, Mascara: YSL Babydoll on bottom and MAC In Extreme Dimension on top lashes, Liner: Maybelline Line Stiletto

Lips

Too Faced Melted Coral

Confessional Friday

Oh hi! I haven't done one of these in a quick minute and I have missed it so much! I am linking up with the lovely Leslie today at A Blonde Ambition so let's get started!

1. I confess that I just can't cut Carson's hair. He has never gotten a hair cut and it's so overdue but I just can't make myself take him to go get it cut. He has baby curls! A curly baby mullet, but baby curls nonetheless. It used to just be straight, fine, and long in the back but now its thick, curly and getting long all over. Maybe I can muster up the courage next month. No promises though!

Pictures don't do his hair justice at all I swear!

2. I confess that Ulta may or may not have sent me two of their 20% off coupons (for ANYTHING in-store and online) and I have already used one and have full intentions of using the other as well. I can't be the only one who feels better when they break up purchases instead of spending everything all at once!

I want another one of these and this!

3. I confess that T.J. and I started watching Game of Thrones. We're late to the bandwagon but we're trying to catch up. We just finished season one and oh my gosh. OH MY GOSH you guys. It is so intense. We don't get to watch it much since it is certainly not something Carson can watch but I love it and can't wait to see what the other seasons bring!

4. I confess that I am SO excited! I have found the perfect job at the perfect company and have gone through two interviews so far that have gone great! I get to proceed to the final interview once my summer classes finish August 1st and my grades are posted onto my transcript. I am hoping I get to share good news and details soon! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

5. I confess that I am so happy to be back at my little piece of the internet. I love to write like this and get out my thoughts and ideas. It's nice to be able to talk about everything thats on my mind about my favorite things like Carson, makeup, family, or whatever else randomly pops in my head without annoying someone and yacking their ear off! So if you've read all of this, sorry and thank you :)

That's it for today, folks. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I will be talking to you soon!

Oh Hey There

Y'all, I missed my little piece of the internet. I'm not about to ramble off a million excuses as to why I haven't had the time to keep up with this because, really, who wants to read that? But I will say that life gets busy and if you don't make something a priority then it will disappear!
While I've been away I've been thinking about what direction I want to take this blog. In the past I got so caught up with learning about new products and giving my reviews that I bought way too much. I also had a difficult time with tutorials. Typing everything out can get a bit text heavy but videos never worked out in my favor because technology apparently has a beef with me. So where does that leave me? I still want to keep up with the motherhood side of this blog and have updates with Carson and our family life so that part is simple and can stay consistent thankfully! Even though I may not be buying as much makeup (Who am I kidding I still buy too much than I could ever need!) I am certainly still wearing it. So I was thinking I could write posts about trends in makeup, what's in that season, my monthly favorites, and a few posts during the week about my makeup that day and the products that I used. Okay? Okay!

Let's start with this guy!

Carson turned 21 months today! That is only 3 months away from 2 years old and I can't handle that. This has been one of the busiest months for us too so time has flown by!

We went to the Wild Wilderness Drive-thru Safari in Gentry, AR. Carson was unimpressed as you can tell. "Kangaroos? Show me Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and hand me a pouch and I might smile for you." Yep, he said just that, I swear it.

We also had tubes put in his ears on July 1st. He had had NINE ear infections since October and the last two resulted in ruptured ear drums so this procedure was well overdue. I am thankful it is behind us! But really, what is more adorably heartbreaking than a baby in a hospital gown??

Oh, we also went to DISNEY WORLD! TJ's family took us to Florida July 12th through the 21st and although that seems like a long time, it really flew by. Five of those days were spent at Disney World and we were there till close nearly every night. It may sound like a horrible idea with a toddler and maybe even down right miserable, but you guys, he was a dream. There was only one day at Epcot that was difficult due to his tantrums but all of the other days he was so well behaved and would take his naps in his stroller. I'm so glad we decided to take him this year instead of wait!

And lastly, this. I snapped this pic right before we left our vacation house. Did he somehow know we were leaving, you ask? No, just the terrible twos making an early appearance in full force. Even though he behaved fairly well at Disney World he certainly showed us that he's capable of being an independent, stubborn, fit-throwing BOY. Yes, boy, not baby. I love this child to death though and am thankful for the majority of the time where he is sweet! But this child definitely knows how to throw a fit ;)

There's our 21 month recap!  Can't wait to talk to you all soon!

Update

Hey remember that one time I started a blog and then put it on the back burner for two months? Yeah, woops, my bad ya'll. When I started this I had good intentions of blogging 4-5 days a week and then life gave me a reality check with the stress of the semester reaching an all time high. But things are finally sizzling down as I approach my week full of one whole final!
So since I've been gone for so long I figured I'd give some updates about what I've been up to!

1. I graduate in 6 days. I repeat: I GRADUATE IN 6 DAYS!  I never thought this day would come so quickly but I'm so excited. I still have to take some summer classes but I am so excited to be one step closer to starting a new chapter in my life.

2. Carson met the Easter bunny. It was hilarious. He didn't think so.

3. I gave up buying makeup for all of March. And then completely made up for it and then some in April. Woops again. So I will be able to do plenty of makeup posts soon, though, that's for sure!

4. Carson turned 18 months on April 24th. That's a year and a half! Which means he will be 2 before I know it. I just can't handle how fast he is growing up. Oh, and he also got a car, duh. What else did you expect for his half birthday??

5. Last but not least, we got to spend some much needed relaxing family time together and went to the zoo yesterday! Carson absolutely loved it and was in such a great mood all day long. As he's been getting older he's gotten more laid back and is content to just play and play and it has been so fun! But of course afterward he just had to stretch back and relax after a long day haha!

We went to Cracker Barrel after our drive back and he may or may not be checking out a girl at the table next to us (he definitely was). Here's a hint though, Carson: don't take your socks off and put your feet up on the table if you're trying to impress your date. 

That is it for today, I hope you all have had as nice a weekend as we have and have enjoyed this BEAUTIFUL weather! Talk to you soon!

5 Things

Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a nice, relaxing weekend and that the time change didn't throw you off too much! It's 70 and sunny here so I don't think this Monday will be all that bad. Here are 5 things from our weekend!

Friday night I got to go out with some friends that I used to work with for a birthday dinner. I ordered a regular margarita and instead I was given this massive fishbowl. Needless to say, it was not finished and should not be for anyone needing to drive!

This guy. This little booger is a mess. His favorite activities include climbing and getting into things that he shouldn't be, as you can see! I was so happy to have him in a good mood and feeling better though. Lately he's been dealing with so much with teething, an ear infection, and ridiculously high fevers so it was nice to have him over all of that stuff for once and not need any medicine!

We stayed home all of Saturday and Sunday and I was in organization mode. I decided to get all of Carson's old clothes that didn't fit anymore, fold them, sort them by size, and pack them up. During this process I realized I have a serious problem and addiction to Baby Gap! Not pictured are two trash bags full of clothes I've given away, his closet, and 6 full drawers. Just a tad on the excessive side but at least it's an organized stock pile now!

Next victim of Spring Cleaning? The pantry! This needed to be done so badly. I threw away so much that had long been expired and forgotten about and now everything is where it should be and able to be seen!

Mondays are rough, especially when you're dealing with the time change and you stayed up too late playing! Not going to name any names but a certain cute baby fell asleep on our morning commute today. I have a feeling he'll perk right up whenever we go to the park this afternoon!

That's it for today. I hope your Monday treats you well and I'll talk to you soon!

Confessional Friday

Hello, everyone! I hope you all had a lovely week. Us over here in NWA were snowed in for the better half of the week but the sun is out and it is supposed to be in the 60's today so I am one happy gal. As usual, it's Friday and that means I'm linking up with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition so let's get started!

1. I confess that my life seems to have been an unorganized mess these past two months. Between all of the snow days, having to stay home with Carson when he gets sick, and getting sick myself I just can't seem to get into the routine that I desperately need to stay sane. I'm hoping March will be less chaotic and more calm!

2. I confess that I am trying not to buy makeup for all of March. I bought way too much in February and, honestly, I think I could go years without needing to buy another eyeshadow so it's probably time for a break!

3. I confess that I tried to make yet another video and I was not happy with it. I'm considering trying again today but without the right set up (lights, camera, etc.) it's hard for this perfectionist to be happy with the end result!

4. I confess that Carson may or may not have fallen in love with Cheetos. TJ went to the grocery store and brought some home and it didn't take long for Carson to discover that shiny bag full of delicious, empty carbs. Not my finest moment in parenting but I've learned that in parenting it is all about choosing your battles.

Carson with his Papa (aka his BFF that shares ice cream with him)

5. I confess that I am not good at getting things done if they are out of my routine. TJ's parents came down last Friday, got snowed in with us, and stayed till Monday. And let me tell you, those people get stuff done. They took care of all the things that needed to be done that I never have time to do, don't know how to do, or just plain forgot about. They hung up the curtains in Carson's room, cleaned our very unorganized guest room, cleaned out our refrigerator, hung up the mirror in the guest room that we've had for a year leaning against the wall not knowing what to do with, and put up our curtain holders in the living room. I couldn't be more thankful for all of their help and generosity! Did I mention they did all of this while I was still under the weather and Carson was horribly sick and only wanted to be held by his Nana and Papa? They are some productive people!

That is it for today, I hope you all have a lovely sunshine filled weekend! Talk to you soon!

Confessional Friday

Happy Friday, everyone! I am thankful to put this week behind me and relax this weekend after I finish up some homework. Today I am linking up with Leslie at A Blonde Ambition for Confessional Friday so let's get started!

1. I confess that I have been in bed 90% of the time since Tuesday afternoon. Whatever virus this is, it has absolutely kicked my butt. Luckily I'm finally on the mend and actually eating breakfast! Normally breakfast isn't exciting but when you haven't eaten for the better part of the last 3 days due to nausea it can be pretty exciting.

2. I confess that I am excited to be able to wear makeup again! Usually I am religious about my skin care routine but I fell asleep Tuesday with makeup on for the first time in months and have probably only washed my face once per day since being sick and my skin is so not happy about that. I am certainly in need of a little cover up.

3. I confess that on Monday I may or may not have had my absolute favorite cupcake from Bliss. This was the Gluten Free Raspmatazz, and let me tell you, it never disappoints. If you're around the Northwest Arkansas area or Conway you need to check them out!

4. I confess that my house is an absolute mess. I'm not quite up for a deep house cleaning just yet but this laundry piling up, the messy counters, and full sink is stressing me out. Usually I'm on top of all of these things on the days I'm not in class and I try to keep up during the weekends while juggling Carson but it just hasn't happened this week. The in-laws are coming in town today for the weekend and my MIL insisted I not touch a thing. I'm going to listen and be grateful for the help!

That is it for today, I hope you all have an absolutely wonderful weekend and don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday!