Things That Make Me Happy...

There are many things that make this girl happy....BUT not a lot more than finding an awesome pair of shoes for a steal!

I got these little pretties at K MART for $10. I never go into K MART but I am so glad I did! This put me on cloud 9 all day!! I cannot wait to put them back on my feet! There is also a fun little website called ShoeDazzle that is awesome! You fill out a profile and they recommend fun shoes at great prices just for you! It's like a personal shopper on the internet! SCORE! Go Check it Out!

 I have also been inspired lately, by my niece, to make some fun things with my sewing machine! I LOVE to sew!! And this is just some of the things I have done thus far: (Don't mind the bad photos and wrinkles)

These were so much fun!! I am thinking about making an Etsy account because I enjoy making them so much! If you would be interested please email me at aleciaeastridge@gmail.com. I am just curious to see if it would be worth it! I don't just do these things either...I do bows and such too. Just let me know what you are looking for and I will make it happen!

Have a great day Ladies!

XOXO,

Nails, Nails, Nails!

So I have had a lot of free time lately that has allowed me to get creative! (a little too much so my husband says!) Anyway...I have posted some nails pics from previous posts which you can view here and here.

Drum roll for the new looks I tried out:

VOILA!

 I used O.P.I's Cajun Shrimp (looks red in this picture...so red would also look nice!)

and O.P.I's White Tips for the dots!

 This is probably one of my favorites thus far! I used Loreal's Club Prive (could also use Essie's Turquoise and Caicos which they were out of when I went to Walmart and Walgreens here), O.P.I's White Tips, and O.P.I's Cajun Shrimp. This one reminds me of the Beach, plus this minty color is SO in right now! It looks beautiful on any skin type!

Here I used Pro's Glamrock and Savvy's Gotcha Grape!

These were super fun to do and not that hard actually! If I can do it, you can do it!!

You may be asking...how did you get those lines, dots, and hearts? Well, head over to your local Sally's Beauty Supply and get this:

It is a Double Up Brush that allows you to stripe and dot! Click on the pictures for details! I love this little gem!

Any Questions, just ask!

Happy Painting!

XOXO,

 

I Am Not Making This Up!

Ladies, I have been having some serious issues with my make up lately! As you know, I am a big fan of natural make up and skin care for a lot of reasons, but mainly because it works BEST for me and my sensitive skin! (that, and I know when I am 40 I won't look 40, go me!) Anyway...I jumped on the Bare Minerals band wagon and started using their make up about 8 years ago. I LOVED IT!! It was so great to look at my skin and know that I didn't have all that make up that caked on my face like the Clinique stuff did (as well as the cheap walmart brands...I mean really...you get what you pay for). So over the last 8 years I have really enjoyed wearing my mineral powder make up! It was light and made my skin look great...until this last year...I started noticing my face start breaking out (have I mentioned how much I love my skin?). I reached this desperate place where I HAD to try something new. So of course I had to try Arbonne and I have fallen in love. 

I never thought I would go back to liquid foundation until I tried this:

 Arbonne's Perfecting Liquid Foundation with SPF 15. 

Here is how Day 1 went:

5:45am: Got dressed, did my hair and put my make up on.

6:30-5pm- Work

5:30pm- Home and get dinner on.

7:00- My husband looks at me and asks me why I put make up back on!!!

Hello...did you catch that? My husband, of all people, asks me why I put make up back on. I hadn't thought about the make up that I had applied so early that morning until he said that. I WAS SOLD!!! I said...SIGN ME UP!! I am getting this....because little did he know...I had never reapplied and the fact that he noticed that my face was still looking great from the morning just made my decision that much easier! I would be silly not to get it! 

So of course as soon as I figured this out I called my friend Hally and told her all about it. (She and I were on the Bare Minerals bandwagon together...and she was having the same problems I was). She is now hooked on Arbonne as well!! 

I am telling you ladies, this is the stuff!! It is a must try! If you send me an email (aleciaeastridge@gmail.com) I will send you a sample to match to your face!

The best part about this make up is that it is just as light feeling as the Bare Minerals, it is all natural, and it lasts all day!! It adjusts to your skin tone too! (BTW. DID I TELL YOU THAT THIS FIRMS YOUR SKIN AT THE SAME TIME?? NATURAL BOTOX IN A BOTTLE!! are you with me now?) I am wearing Honey Beige (ladies, I am as light as they come...but this really is the perfect color for me!) Let me send you a sample so that you can try it too! It will change your look and you will LOVE IT! (as always...if you do not...Arbonne has a 45 day guarantee...Arbonne wants you to try their stuff! No money lost! Happy client=returning client!)

Here is what I pair with my Perfecting Liquid Foundation:

Arbonne Make Up Primer

Arbonne Triple Action Mascara

Arbonne Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Arbonne Concealer

Arbonne Bronzer

Maybelline Stiletto Liquid Liner

I am still using my brushes from Bare Minerals because good brushes are a must! I have not used Arbonne's yet. I have a deal for those of you who are interested in this Arbonne package that includes everything I mentioned (minus the eyeliner and the brushes...although I could work something out for you if you are interested in the Arbonne brushes). If you are interested, email me at aleciaeastridge@gmail.com. You can also pay retail prices at arbonne.com or talk to your independent consultant and see if they have their own packaged deal. 

XOXO,