Spring has SPRUNG!

I have been horrible at updating. I’ll work on that.
I’m so excited that it’s spring! (Or just about...) I love weather where I can wear shorts and tank tops! There IS a reason I’m an desert rat through and through! Arizona FOR LIFE! ;-)


Here are some cute outfits I’ve worn in the last week or so. (Sometimes, I DO get ready haha.)

Can I just say that I’m in LOVE with the top I’m wearing?! Got it from this SWEET girl, Monica who sells adorable clothing on her own little website. See her stuff HERE. 

Top: Monica’s Closet Essentials

Shorts: Kohls

Belt: American Eagle

Shoes: Marshall’s

Top: Charming Charlie

Leggings: Marshall’s

Shoes: Marshall’s

Top: Monica’s Closet Essentials

Skinnies: American Eagle

Make me up!

It’s late. And I should be sleeping. But I really wanted to share one of my favorite beauty items EVER. I do a lot of fashion posts lately, but hello?! How can I neglect the makeup side of me?! I can’t. So without further adieu...take a lookie at a few of my favorite makeup products EVER.


1. MAC Haute&Naughty Lash Mascara.
I can’t say enough about this mascara. I seriously love it. I love the fact that I can choose to go “lighter” with my mascara by using the smaller wand on the top (the “haute” side) or if I want a more dramatic look, I can choose the bottom wand (the “naughty” side.) It will set you back 20 bones, but you won’t regret it. It is fabulous!!!!

2. Bare Escentuals (Minerals) Mineral Veil.
This will completely set your makeup, or soak up any excess oil that may arise throughout the day. I’m not a fan of the illuminating version, but the original is to die for. It’s so lightweight! The cost is 20 bones.

3. MAC Mineralize blush in “Dainty”
I wear this pretty much every day. I’m fair skinned, and I find that this blush looks very natural. There is nothing worse than too dark of a blush on a fair skinned girl!!! The cost is 25 bones.

4. NARS blush in “Cactus Flower.”
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this blush! It’s a cream blush. I usually apply it with my fingers because the natural heat of your body (fingers) helps it apply much easier. I do, however, use a large powered brush sometimes, if I want a lighter application. 29 bones (a little pricey, but it’s fantastic!)

Ok, so now you’re thinking...what about drugstore makeup! Covergirl has a lot of products that I’ve really come to LOVE!

5. Covergirl Perfect Point Plus eyeliner in “Espresso”
Seriously guys, I have been using this eyeliner since I was 14 years old! I love it! It’s SO easy to apply, and stays put A LOT better than most expensive eyeliners. I’ve tried a lot of eyeliners but I always seem to come back to this one. It even includes a fun little smugger at the end if you want to go for a smokier look. Plus it’s around 6 or 7 bucks! Can’t beat that! ;-)

6. Covergirl Eye Enhancers 4 kit shadows in “Drama Eyes”
I love this eyeshadow palette because you can EASILY get a smoky, dramatic ooh with these shadows. I like to use the purple as a base, and blend the black into my crease. The other two “grayish” colors can be blended into the black, but honestly I don’t use those two colors as much as I would like. I LOVE the richness of the purple though! I can’t remember the exact cost, but I think it was around 5 or 6 bucks. LOVE!

7. Covergirl Outlast Lipstain in “Everbloom Kiss,” and “Wild Berry Wink”
THese stains really do last...for an hour or two anyway. Layer a good chapstick (Carmex anyone???) to help it last longer and moisturize at the same time! Woo! I don’t remember the cost for this either, but I think it was around 5 bucks.

Obviously, Covergirl has come up with several products that have gotten my approval. Keep up the good work, Covergirl! I love me some AFFORDABLE makeup! ;-)

I was going to include a few of my favorite foundation/powders, but I haven’t found one that I’m completely in love with. I have seriously (SERIOUSLY!), tried just about every foundation under the sun. I’m really picky about them, and always find myself loving one for about a week, only to start hating it and switch to something else. I have a love-hate relationship with foundation. Can’t we all just have beautiful, flawless skin??? No?? Well crap.
BUT, I will be doing a separate post all about foundation. That post will probably be really long so stay tuned....

5 Things in my Closet that I NEED

You know what I love? I mean really, REALLY love?! Being a girl. I love hair and makeup and clothes and ahhh just everything like that! But you know what? It’s HARD being a girl sometimes! Have you ever stared at your closet super frustrated because you feel like you have nothing to wear, yet you have an entire closet full of clothes?! I know I have. 

Although I can’t promise you will be completely frustration free, (because I mean let’s be honest, who is??) I CAN promise to let you in on a few secrets that I’ve come up with to help you get the most out of your closet!!! Just know, this is what works for ME.

Closet Must-Haves

1. A GOOD pair of denim skinnies!!!

I probably wear skinnies 5 out of 7 days a week. I love them. THey are comfortable, yet you can dress them up or down depending on where you’re going. Pair them with boots, heels, flats, basically anything! They are so versatile! Wanna know another secret?? My favorite pair of skinnies cost me $10.80 at Forever 21...very budget friendly!

2. A fun cardigan!

I can’t even begin to count how many times I have been rushed for time with nothing to wear. I throw on a fun cardigan over a tank and voila! My outfit is instantly cute and a lot more fun than just throwing on a screen tee and calling it a day! To dress up your outfit even more, add a different colored belt!

3. Animal print skirt!

The great thing about animal print is that it can totally be used as a neutral in your outfit! I think a lot of people are scared to wear animal print because it can be a bold move, but honestly, think of it as the neutral part of your outfit instead of the flashy accessory! For instance, a leopard print skirt can be paired with pretty much any color! Some of my favorite colors to pair it with are teal, red, and light pink. Of course, black is always great too! DO be careful with zebra print because it can look tacky if used too much. I definitely prefer leopard/cheetah! 

4. FITTED blazer!

I can’t stress this enough- make sure your blazer fits properly! Too big or too small, and you look like you pillaged through your long lost cousins closet! Blazers are great because they can be worn during the day, or at night for a date. During the day, throw it over a graphic tee for a fun, casual look. At night, throw it over a neutral tank and add some pizzazz by wearing a thin belt or long necklace. A word of advice, however, DON’T button up your blazer unless you’re going to work. It can look so stuffy!

5. LEGGINGS, LEGGINGS, LEGGINGS!

Seriously how great are leggings?! Although basic black leggings are fantastic and should be a staple in every girl’s closet, try experimenting with other types of leggings! My newest obsession- “leather” leggings! They look super cute paired with a LOOSE shirt! Another great type of legging is the “tuxedo” legging! Check em out! Leggings are my “go to” outfit when I need to be able to move like when I’m running errands! Jeans can be so restricting!!!!

These are just 5 of my closet “staples.” Basically, these are just 5 pieces I have been completely obsessed with as of late! Don’t forget that belts and scarves should also be “regulars” in your closet! 

Lookie at my new scarf!

SO I haven’t updated in a while..whoopsies!

I DO have some plans though, so stay tuned!

I have a few outfits that I’ve recently put together from my own closet that I want to get pictures of so I can post them as well...but I’m not a big fan of taking pictures. I feel so stupid! The boyfriend pretty much makes me believe it or not, HA!

I will, however, post a recent picture of a scarf that I just got from shopgarageonline.com. Seriously, I’m in LOVE! I’m in love with anchors so when I saw this scarf, I had to get it! I am a SERIOUS scarf junkie!!!! They just add the perfect touch to any outfit!

Without further adieu....

And this one just because it makes me laugh haha

Now, the “outfit” I’m wearing in those pictures is very simple, clearly. I was running around that morning doing errands so I just threw something on that would be easy and comfortable to wear around all day. I’m just wearing a white tank and denim skinnies with a pair of my favorite silver sandals, and of course my anchor scarf! I’m really excited to wear it with some other outfits that I’ve put together, including a red pair of shorts, and a super cute green military jacket.

I have a question! Would anyone be interested in watching a hair tutorial of the curly hair I’m wearing in the pictures? It is super easy and pretty much how I wear my hair everyday. Actually, my hair in the pictures is actually second day hair just touched up with a curling iron! Opinions? Opinions?