mint & pastel pink

10 Beauty Products...

I just read an interesting article on Glamour.com: The 10 beauty products every woman should own ...


Their list:

1. blush
2. concealer
3. eye cream
4. red lipstick
5. BB cream
6. mascara
7. dry shampoo
8. deep conditioner
9. face wipes
10. sunscreen

I disagree with a few of their choices. I never wear red lipstick. I never use face wipes for fear that the ingredients will cause irritation or breakouts. And I never (well, almost never) deep-condition my hair. So I made a list of my own...

My list:

1. a good broad-spectrum sunscreen (I like Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion, spf 60 and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Daily Sunblock spf 70
2. tinted moisturizer or BB cream (I'm testing some new ones, so I'll let you know my favorites)
3. blush (I love Meow Cosmetics' Delusions - they describe it as a soft, dusty pink, but on me it's a peachy pink)
4. mascara (my favorite is Maybelline's Full & Soft (washable), it's inexpensive & reminds me of Dior Show)
5. mascara base (IMO, the only one worth using is Shiseido's Nourishing Mascara Base)
6. concealer (I really like Amazing Cosmetics' Amazing Concealer - I buy the "to-go" size, it lasts a long time)
7. eye cream (the one I'm using is an eye cream & concealer in one - Olay Total Effects Eye Cream + Concealer - however, I can't find a link for it, so I assume they stopped making it (of course) and I'll soon be on the hunt for a new one)
8. dry shampoo (I use the one from IFP, but I also like Oscar Blandi's Pronto & I've heard Batiste is good)
9. YLBB/nude lipstick/lipgloss (the best will vary since everyone is different, but I like Benefit's Full-Finish Lipstick in Lady's Choice & Sally Hansen's Natural Beauty Forever Stay Moisture Gloss in Sparkling Nude)
10. makeup setting spray (I like Urban Decay's All Nighter)

So what's on your list?

lavender blue

black & white w/ a pop of pink

New shoes!

I'm totally in love with my latest shoe purchase! It's kind of funny, because they're not my typical style - but I still think they're cute - and they're super comfy.

They're black stonewashed corduroy Toms and I got them from nordstroms.com (free shipping & returns) for $53.95. This is my first pair of Toms, so I wasn't sure about the fit - but I just read all of the reviews & the fit guide on the Toms website.

Most reviewers said that the corduroy shoes have a more narrow fit than the classic canvas Toms - and also that they tend to stretch a little less. According to the Toms website, you're supposed to buy your Toms a little snug, with your toe at the end, because with wear, they will stretch to fit. Since I've lost so much weight, my feet are smaller, and it's annoying because I seem to be somewhere between a 6.5 and 7. I decided to order a size 7 and they fit just a little snugly, so I assume I ordered correctly.

I've worn them around the house all day & they're loosening up a bit - they're really comfortable! I think they're super cute with jeans, too! Now I want a pair of the wedges!