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It is a rainy day here in Wisco! I went to the tanning salon to pick up my check, and tan of course, then I went and picked up my last check at the bar and restaurant I used to work at, followed by a trip to Walmart and Walgreens to restock my makeup and beauty bin!!

Since I have become quite the makeup guru, I though I should share and tell a few of my favorite beauty and makeup supplies.

I used to think that price of makeup meant quality of makeup, however most of my favorite products are just drugstore brands. With this said though, I love all Smashbox products.... It is the one brand that I could use anything from!!!

I always start with a face moisturizer. The one Ive found that helps keep grease off of my face instead of adding more grease is Clean & Clear Dual Action. Another great thing about this is it helps fight blackheads as well as it is icy cool when applied! So between acne help and no greasy skin, I haven't found one problem with this moisturizer.

Next I use a primer. I have a whole list of primers that Ive found and loved.
1. Smashbox photofinish primers. I have tried all of them and it just depends on skin type and the finish you are looking for.
2. VS primers I also love. These are cheaper than the Smashbox primers, but I find them about equivalent.
3. Maybelline Baby Skin: Instant Pour Eraser. I just purchased this today because I have found it super hard to find at drugstores, but I have only heard great things about it! It isn't labeled as a primer, but it says it may be used under makeup to even the skin, which is exactly when primers do. Very excited to try this one!

After Primers it is time for a foundation. Foundations range from light to full coverage and anything in-between. Usually they are labeled LIGHT, MEDIUM, FULL.
Currently my favorite foundation is Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. It is a medium coverage but sometimes I lay it on thicker for fuller coverage. It is so soft and fluffy and so easy to lay on the face evenly covering my uneven skin. This can be applied with either the fingers of a foundation brush!

After the foundation i use a very light shade concealer stick to brighten up around my eyes, and cover any blemishes.

And onto the powder. You don't have to use a full coverage power with a foundation, nor do you have to use a liquid foundation with a full coverage powder, but I always do, not for the added coverage, but to set the liquid foundation. Right now I have a True Fit powder. I love the scent of it, there are many shades to choose from and the powder brush it comes with makes applications easy and quick.

After powdering is usually when I Put on eyeshadow. Sometimes i use a eyeshadow primer, the one I have is Urban Decay, but often times I skip the eye primer and go straight to eyeshadow. I don't think eyeshadows differ much, however I always use neutral shades!

After eye shadows I use a bronzer and blush. Ive found these francs also don't really matter, but once again it depends on the shade and finish you want. Right now both my bronzer and blush are VS.

To finish off I line my eyes with a liquid liner, layer my mascara and mist a finishing spray. I have only used VS priming and finishing spray, but it works like a charm and keeps my makeup in place all day.

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Due to being super easy and quick, I post my most loved trends a lot more on there than I do on here..

Recently I have had a growing addiction to summer kimonos. They are so easy to throw on in a rush, spice plain tank or crop, add tons of accessories to, great concert apperal, or if the weather just doesn't know what it wants to do!

xxoo

MARIA'S CULINARY ADVENTURES: South Beach Diet (Phase 1) Peanut Butter Cookies

I am down 5lbs and SO excited to make these today!!



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My Paleo Challenge

Hey alllll!

I have been trying to loose a few lbs for a few months now. Since college has started my time for working out has declined while my weight has shot up. It is such a frustrating thing when your diet doesn't change, or improves, yet you gain weight due to lack of activity. Also, I am a model for a local photographer, and hoping that this career branches into more than it currently is...
With all of this being said, as I was working of a design project yesterday, I decided to check into diet plans. There are SO many out there! After searching for a while and completely ditching some while keeping others in the back of my mind, I came across the Paleo Diet. I LOVE FOOD which can cause problems when wanting to lose weight, but with the Paleo diet there is a huge list of foods that are acceptable to eat.

Today is day one, and I have yet to eat something this morning, however I will not give up or give in! The end result is what I want. So here we go!

Tips and Tricks:
1. find a diet that is right for you. Just because it worked for your best friend or a movie star doesn't mean it will work for you. discover some of the foods you cannot live without and your daily schedule... go from there

2. Dieting doesn't  mean you don't need to hit the gym. It takes two to tango... you AND the GYM.

3. Think of your goal. Do'nt give in to that delectable slice of cake. You will regret it. Think of the end and how close you are... if you give in, you're a step back!

4. You didn't gain 10lbs from one burger, it took many bad choices. You can cheat every once in a while, but with that being said work harder for those cheats.

5. You didn't gain weight in one night, you wont lose weight in one day.

Like what I share? Have tips and tricks? Or specific questions? ASK XXoo

Sweat Chic

I can't deal with this weather. I just can't. Like I have been in the worst moods lately. And exercising is not happening. UGHHuuhhh. Of course I will use all the excuses as to why I can't go to the gym and as to why I cant lose weight. I can however find time to lay in bed and stalk people. No I do not have a problem.. ok, maybe a little.

SOOO my question for you all is what are some of your favorite workouts?! help a fellow glamchick out(:

However, I do have some fashion tips for when going to the gym...

1) Dont put makeup on before you go to the gym. Yeah, if you wore makeup today and tonight you want to go to the gym you don't have to take it off. BUT if the first thing you do in the morning is go to the gym, drop the foundation. You will look redic and all the rest of the girls there will judge.

2) Please sweat. sweating is winning. and if you are not working hard enough to sweat, the guys will not be checking out the great ass that you do not have. So sweat.

3) You can look cute in workout clothes. There is no need to dress chic at the gym. You will again look like a fool and everyday clothes are not meant for the gym. There are so many cute tanks and spandex out there that will actually make you look like you know what you are doing even if you have no idea!

So yea thats all for now.... I should probably listen to my consious and hit the gym.

XXoo 

Werk Clothes

I have been so busy lately with starting at a new school and my new job!

I work at a sports bar/restaurant and the required apparel is a jersey and YOGA PANTS. Yes, the yogas are a pretty nice aspect, yet how do you make a jersey and yogas look good while obeying dress code? Here we goooo....

Accessories. As long as they just add to the outfit and don't overwhelm the outfit, accessories should be OK to add to a uniform. A nice watch, earrings, rings, just a bunch of arm candy.

Also, accessorize the face. Try a bright pink lip, or a nice orange, maybe bright red because you can! Nude lips can also make a statement, subtle but very chic.

If you don't have required shoes, go shoe crazy! Vans, Keds, boots with the furr? Probably avoid the heels if you are in a restaurant environment due to slipping, but if in an office or somewhere where food or beverage aren't served a heel can do wonders!

XXoo Kels

New Year New Trends

Happy New Year!
It is crazy how fast the years go as you get older.

So, as it is a new year, that of course means new trends. It also means that many of last years hot trends are no longer "trendy".  Leave last years hot items where they are, such as galaxy print, crazy print leggings, maybe even the duck face! There are many things that will be an out in 2014... we'll just have to wait and see what many of them are.

But don't worry, we will be seeing many new trends hitting hard.... my hope is that Dr. Martin's are one of those as well as Timberlands!

xoxoKelsey