Pretty in Pink!

Hi Everyone! Today I am writing to you from beautiful North Carolina.  I am so excited to be here, and really need this opportunity to get away for a few days!

When I am on vacation I like to relax a lot and today, my makeup look contained all things pink!  Pink is such an easy fun look. I feel fresh, fun, and relaxed. 

Lip Gloss:
Buxom Gloss in "Dolly".  I love this color! You can probably tell from the picture I use it quite a bit.  It is a very light pink when applied, and looks natural.  I love Buxom Glosses!  They are usually my favorite and the shine and color do not disappoint.

Check Stain:
Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in "Rosey".  This product is described as "Ultra Hydrating, Multi-Tasking Balm for lips, cheeks... anywhere".  I love Josie Maran products.  I love the way the argan oil base feels on my skin.  This still is super hydrating, and long lasting.  I only used one swipe, but if you want a darker pink look, you can swipe it across your cheeks several times for more pigment. 

Eyes:
Naked 3 by Urban Decay.  I won't go into this in much detail because I know it's been blogged about millions of times.  But can I just say... I LOVE this palette!  I mix the colors together a lot, and today used "mugshot", "buzz", and "dust".  I was able to create a deep purply/pink pigment that made my eyes pop just slightly. 

Benefit Cosmetics Eye Bright.  After flying most of the day yesterday, and enjoying a couple cocktails, I woke up a little sleepy this morning.  A little touch of  this in the corners of your eyes, and any sign of darkness instantly goes away!

Highlighter:
Revlon Highlighting Palette in"Rose Glow".  I use this as a all-over highlighter and use it in place of a bronzer.  It gives me a shimmery pink glow.  Can I say I LOVE LOVE this stuff!  Recently, I had to put myself on a Sephora diet because my beauty addiction was getting a little out of control (thank you Debbie and Alex for your intervention... ha!).  While refraining from stepping into a Sephora, I found some products I hadn't tried at CVS.  This was one of them.  With a 20% off coupon, CVS Extra Bucks, and a BOGO offer, this shimmer ended up costing me under $7!!! How can you possibly go wrong?!?! I've been using this daily and I highly recommend it.  It goes a long way at such a discount price!

Dress: Old Navy; Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft; Necklace: Francesca's; Headband: Ann Taylor Loft; Polish: "Lots o Lux" ESSIE.


What are your easy, breezy, vacation go-to colors!?!?!? 

Ten Things You May Not Know About Me....

Here are 10 random facts I’ve put together to help my readers learn a little more about me (besides the fact I am a crazed beauty addict)…

1. I am deathly afraid of flying. I know this is a completely irrational fear, but something about being on a plane tens of thousands of feet in the air freaks me out.  Not that I let this stop me… I’m just not someone you want to sit next to on a flight!
2. I played baseball on an all-boys baseball team when I was growing up.
3. For the past twelve years- I’ve driven the same type of car… a VW Beetle.
4. I have 4 degrees.  Two Bachelor’s Degrees, a Master’s Degree,  and my Law Degree.
5. My favorite food is Mexican!
6. I wear flip flops year round, in New England.  If there is more than a couple inches of snow on the ground, I will wear boots, but only for a day, then I am right back to flip flops.
7. I was a ballerina for 14 years.
8. I am a sorority girl… and proud of it! D-PHI-E Proud!!!
9. Without caffeine in the AM I cannot function.
10. I always find the positive in everything and everyone. 

What is something random about you!?!?!