Friday Favorites #93

Happy Friday Foxy Friends! It felt like the longest week ever, we've been trying to get a ton of work done before my trip next week, yikes! At least it's Friday and we have a fun weekend planned with friends.

In case you missed it this week:

Monday: October Stitch Fix Review
Tuesday: What's Up Tuesday
Wednesday: Fall Staples - Scarves
Thursday: How I Do My Make Up (see video at end of post)

This girl got her first hair cut this past weekend, she was so excited and her hair is super cute and all even now. I love it.

 

 

Sunday we all went to Yogurtland for a little treat, I pretty much adore this picture we took.

We were waiting for my parents and sister so I snapped some pictures of the kids...nope they're not used to me in their face with a camera at all times...at all!

This girl loves her some costumes...every movie she watches she has to change into that costume, it's the cutest thing...

 

We should have been watching Wizard of Oz, but she just wanted to wear the witch costume. I did however start from the very beginning that she wasn't allowed to wear these costumes outside of the house, so we haven't had any fights...yet at least...yesterday she said, well we're at home so I can wear my princess dress...phew bullet dodged, glad we started that out from the get go!

I know it's like beating a dead horse, but I just can't help it, I'm so giddy that they came out with a bit more of what we can expect for the 4 Gilmore Girls episodes we're going to see...

In case you missed it, I made a video on how I do my make up. I'm thinking I'm going to try a painting your nails hack next using Elmore's Glue...see if it actually works.



Doing anything fun this weekend? Happy weekend before Halloween! Come back on Monday to see our past family Halloween costumes! You'll have to wait till next Friday to see what we all were, or follow me on IG to find out earlier!

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How I Do My Make-Up

Hello Foxy Friends. I finally got a video up that I'm so excited about, how I do my everyday make up. Well not everyday since I don't really wear make up to work, because who wants to wake up 15 minutes earlier when you're already waking up at 4:30am? Not this girl, so natural me is what you get. No one has time for that. Anyway, here are my basic steps for my make up. 

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I start with a Burt's Bees BB Cream, for fancier functions I use the Make Up For Ever foundation, rubbing it all over. I feel like this really evens out my skin tone. I then follow up with some Marc Jacobs Concealer and Make Up Forever Powder.

Next comes eyeshadow, I've been loving the Chocolate Palette by Too Faced.


Next up is eyeliner, I mix two, I first get a base with my Urban Decay Glide On Pencil, and then I use Stila All Day Liquid Liner to get my cat eye.

Next up is the fake eyelashes, For the glue I use Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive  and I like using Ardell 120 eyelashes for an everyday look. For a more dramatic look, or going out with friends or on a date I like using  Handmade 3D luxurious 100% Real Mink Natural Long Cross ($8.89 for 2 pairs).

Moving on to lips, I am using ColourPop. Jury is still out if I like it or not. Will keep you posted.



























I do like the color though, really pretty and it goes on super smooth.



I usually wait to curl my lashes so the glue doesn't get stuck to the eyelash curler. My favorite curler for my shaped eye is Shiseido. Trust me it took a while to learn what works best for me, lots of failed tries and going out of the house with funky looking eyelashes.

And now I'm done! Hope you enjoyed it, want to see anything else? Let me know in the comments!

And here's the video that I put together. Hope you enjoy!



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Fall Staple - Scarves

Happy Hump Day Foxy Fashion Friends! Today is the last week of The Blended Blog October Style Series.

I just love scarves, they instantly spruce up an outfit and the best part no more jewelry is needed.

You guys I think I am one braided crown away from mastering the braided crown. I finally got the other side, I was good until I got to the opposite side and going back up my head...I always got confused which piece needed to do what...it had to be documented, so I took a picture. These were taken just after getting home from work, so 13 hours later and still looking good.

Some other scarves that I'm eying for the Fall and winter months. I love multi color scarves because it can go with so many outfits with a ton of different colors for completely different looks.

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And now onto the silly part of the program...I decided randomly to try a stop motion video...not sure why, it's less than 5 seconds, the last part got cut off when uploading to Vimeo, but you get the idea. Now to think of something fun and then a thousand pictures...for 30 seconds of video.

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What's Up Wednesday....Tuesday

It's the last Wednesday...err..Tuesday of the month which means I'm linking up with Shay, Mel and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday.

What we're eating this week: I finally decided to give Blue Apron a chance. We had Spicy Spaghetti and Shrimp Marinara on Sunday, it was pretty good, but the shrimp wasn't that fresh...so that wasn't great. Full review coming after we make the second dish.

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Also still on our simple lunches...we started marinating the chicken beforehand...yum! Lunches just got stepped up a notch!

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What I'm reminiscing about:

We went to the pumpkin patch last weekend and wahhh...I can't believe how old the kids are getting!

What I'm loving:

The fall weather, seriously, last week 90°+ then Sunday hit and it rained/drizzled all day, it was fabulous being inside with the door open listening to the rain. 

What we've been up to:

Hanging out with friends, getting ready for Halloween! Who's excited? There is rain in the forcast... I just hope it doesn't rain too hard...fingers crossed!

What I'm dreading:

My business trip next week, ugh! Lot's of meetings, lots of talking, presentations, being in the hot seat...hopefully the hotel is better than the last one...where there were ants crawling all over the place.

What I'm working on:

Hmm...what am I working on...oh a youtube video of how I do my make up. I recorded it and now I just need to edit it...I can do it!  Not that you really care, but it's going out there anyway.


What I'm excited about:

Our first legit vacation next month! We're going to be gone for 6 days, with the kids, and it's going to be so fun. We're going with this family and we're going to have a blast!

What I'm watching/reading:

Reading...unfortunately nothing. I did start reading a book, then realized 4 chapters in...I've read this already! Oops. Anyone else do that?

Of course watching what seems the rest of the world is watching...

We've been watching Timeless lately, and have been loving it. It's unique and we're really wondering how they're going to sustain the pace that they are going at.

Also catching up on Once Upon a Time...I had last years whole season on the DVR and I'm finally on last years season finale so I can start watching this season. Last year I was sort of over it, and wasn't liking the story line but gave it another chance after a 8 month break and now I'm back on the train!

What I'm listening to:

I just love them, this song gave me chills.



and this song on repeat...



What I'm wearing:

Wanting to wear everything Fall, but last week it was 95°...but according to the weather channel, cooler weather is on the horizon...I can't wait to start wearing this pink coat.

 

What I'm doing this weekend:

NOTHING is on the books, woo hoo! Lots of relaxing and doing nothing and seeing what happens.


What I'm looking forward to next month:

GILMORE GIRLS...enough said.

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October Stitch Fix Review

Hello Foxy Fashion Friends! Today I'm reviewing my October Stitch Fix...I ordered it back in April of 2014, click here for that review...It was a bust and I decided not to keep or do it again for a while. Mostly I was disappointed that the sizing was just off, I really need petite sizing. Fast forward many months (18 months to be exact) and I won a gift card for a styling fee from Courtney from A+Life, woo hoo, so excited! But yet I hadn't used it,...fast forward another year and finally I decided to go for it. I just love seeing everyone else's Stitch Fixes...so why not right? The styling fee is essentially free, so what did I have to lose? So thank you Courtney for the gift card!

I'm sure you know what Stitch Fix is...but just in case you don't know...Stitch Fix is a service that you pay $20 and fill out a survey where they ask you a series of question getting to know you and your style. The more you tell them the better they will do with your fix, it's even better if you have a Pinterest Board of styles that you like too. If you want to try it out, click here, it's my referral link, if you decide to try it and do so through my link I'll get $25! Okay onto my fix.

Again I had planned for my fix to come on Thursday, so I can take pictures and then return on Monday...nope, didn't happen AGAIN! Came early...like on Monday, who has time to take pictures and all that after work, before it gets dark...arg!  I was all set to be totally annoyed with this fix, and hate it...but when I opened that box...I was blown away. Like just pulling out the pieces I was getting giddy!

I was able to put together two outfits with what came with the fix. The first 4 things, a pair of jeans, a sweater, jacket and necklace. Stitch Fix always comes with Style Cards, here are all the cards for this outfit.

And onto the outfit.

I LOVE this jacket, like I cannot even contain myself, I never want to take it off, is that okay? Like I need another jacket, but it's light weight so I can totally use that right? Definite keep!

The shirt was super comfy, I had on a black tank top under it, but I felt for the price $58, I thought I could do better.

The jeans were awesome fit, there was some braiding on the pocket that I wasn't a huge fan of but didn't totally bother me because I rarely tuck in my shirts all the way.

I loved the necklace as well, but wasn't sure if I loved it for $55...

Then I switched out the sweater for the tank top and had a completely different outfit...well sort of. I thought I would hate the shirt, typically brown doesn't look good on me, but with the black block right up against my face I didn't mind the brown and the pop of color at the bottom was fun.

I really debated about keeping everything. If I kept everything and got my 25% discount, I would have "saved" $85...that's huge, that is like getting the jeans or the jacket for free, that's pretty cool. I talked to Mr. about it and he said..well is it worth $212? Would you rather buy something else with that money? So off to Nordstrom I went to see if there was indeed anything else I wanted, and truth be told there was. I realize that Stitch Fix is meant for the ease of it all, but I like online shopping/shopping at the Mall. I thought I was pushing it with the jeans, they were $88, but when you looked online they were selling for about $55 or so...I thought you know I can get a better pair for slightly more money and they would fit perfect. In the 10 minutes I had them on I was already pulling them up.

So in the end I decided to keep the jacket and return everything else. If  I had unlimited funds I would have kept everything! I think my stylist did a smashing job and I hope I get her the next time I try Stitch Fix!

Have you tried Stitch Fix? What was your thoughts?

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