Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello Lovelies!

I know I've been absent for the past few months, but I plan on getting back to blogging here in a few days. 

So until then I just wanted to wish all my fellow Americans a very Happy Thanksgiving! Sadly I have to go to work later and I'm really nervous because this is my first Dark Thursday/ Black Friday, I've never worked or shopped the sale so this is a first for me.

XoXo,

Lori

Merry Christmas

Hello lovelies, I hope y'all are having a very merry Christmas Eve! I will be spending the next few days with my family, eating great food, and sleeping! I am so happy and grateful that I get to spend this wonderful day with my friends and family, including all my wonderful bloggy friends and followers! I hope you all are spending this special day with your loved ones, and I hope you always remember that I love you!

XoXo,

Lori

P.S. I'm taking the day off to spend with my family, so I won't be posting tomorrow!

Blogmas Day 22: The Christmas TAG

Hello lovelies,
Today I will be doing the Christmas TAG!

1. What's your favorite holiday movie?

- The Grinch. And I also love all of the Santa Clause movies!

2. What are your favorite Christmas cookies?

-I love snicker-doodles and sugar cookies!

3. Do you have any Christmas traditions?

My family always puts up our Christmas tree the weekend of Thanksgiving. And we also always go to my aunts house on Christmas Eve!

4. If you could only buy one person a present this year who would it be?

-My mom, she deserves it!

5. Favorite Christmas treat or meal?

-Favorite treat is homemade Reese's peanut butter cups or balls. Favorite meal is ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dinner rolls!

6. Favorite Christmas candle?

-I love anything with a vanilla or cookie scent!

7. Do you like to stay in your PJs for Christmas or dress up?

-I always stay in my PJs.

8. Have you ever built a Gingerbread House?

No, but I want to!

9. White lights, or colored lights?
Both! Except this year, this year we bought a white Christmas tree and we have two sets of purple lights and two sets of colored lights on the tree, it looks amazing!

10. What is your best Christmas memory?

- My favorite memory is the year my mom couldn't afford to buy Christmas and our landlord and our church got together and brought us food and presents on Christmas day.

11. What is your favorite part of Christmas Dinner?

The rolls, I REALLY love bread, so Holidays are the few times a year I let myself eat a lot of bread at once. I also love desserts, my mom and I always bake together, so it's fun seeing how our creations turn out!

12. Do you want to build a snowman? ;)

YES, but there's no snow! I want a white Christmas!!!

That's it for this today, if you do this tag leave a link below I would love to read yours!

XoXo,

Lori

Blogmas Day 18: Holiday Survival Kit

Hello lovelies,

Today I have for you my Holiday Survival Kit! For me the holidays are mostly amazing, however I am an introvert and I need time by myself to relax and rewind, so I decided to put together a few things that help me get through the holidays with the least amount of stress! Enjoy!

Relaxation

When I'm at home you will find me lounging around in a sweater and either yoga pants or leggings! I like to be comfortable, so I recommend finding that one outfit that you can be comfortable in whether you're alone, or if you have guests over. 

Blank Slouchy Oversized Sweatshirt $24

My ideal time to relax is late at night in bed with my favorite sweater. I love the look of this sweater from Etsy and I want to buy one in every color!

Zella 'Live In' Reversible Leggings $52

These were actually recommended to me by my doctor years ago! I really like that these come in a variety of color which makes them perfect for wearing around the house to add a pop of color!

Bath & Body Works Super Soft Slippers $17

Who doesn't need a good pair of slippers? They're perfect for wearing around the house and they keep your feet nice and warm!

Effortless, Quick, and Easy Make-Up

I love playing around with different make-up styles, however I also have a go-to routine that insures I can get my makeup done in less than 10 minutes. I recommend finding a routine that you can do quickly and that compliments your facial features!

Here's an idea for a quick and easy make-up look this holiday season!

 I always do my eyes first so that if I have any fall-out I can clean it up without messing anything else up.

Start with an eye pencil. I chose this Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Color in the color Cocoa $28.00. I would apply this close to the eyelash line and then either use your fingers or a brush and smudge it out.

Then, eyeliner, I chose this Kat Von D Tattoo Liner $18.00. Apply this like you would any other eyeliner, you can choose to keep it simple, or you can wing it out, your choice!

Then you would apply mascara and your eyes would be done!

Now for your face, I chose this Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation $38.00 !

After applying your foundation you can go in with your bronzer, blush, or highlighter, if you want. 

Then the lips, for an everyday natural look I would just apply lip balm. But if you wanted to go a little more festive I would recommend the NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Luxembourg $22.50 !

That's it for lips, and you're done! Of course with everything I've listed above you can use your fingers to apply, but personally I prefer to use make-up brushes, so I would recommend the It Cosemtics Your Face & Eye Essentials Mini 5pc Travel Brush Set $30!

Extras

I chose to include a few extras for you to consider this holiday season! 

Ghiradelli Peppermint Bark Stand Up Bags Bundle $20

I think this it's a good idea to keep something sweet on standby just in case someone gets low blood sugar. I also think these would be a really cute idea to hand out to your guests as little gifts before they leave.

Yankee Candles (Prices Vary)

I gotta admit I am a candle hoarder! I love candles, I can't get enough, if I'm in a store I can't pass the cand;e isle without stopping to smell at least one! One of my favorite candle brands is definitely Yankee Candle, my favorite scent is definitely Vanilla Cupcake and French Vanilla. I would recommend you get a few good candles this season to help you relax, to use as gifts, or just to make your house smell amazing!

Starbucks Holiday Blend for Two Gift Set $27.

I don't know about you, but I always forget someone on my Christmas list. I would highly recommend you buy a few extra gifts to have sitting around just in case!

Urban Outfitters Polaroid Camera $100

Sadly this camera is sold out, but it still serves it's purpose in this post. Make sure you have a camera nearby, even if you think you don't need it because you have your phone, get a camera, you don't want to risk missing out on taking a photo you'll remember forever.

So that is it for my little survival guide! I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed sharing with  you that quick make-up look! What did you think? If you want me to do more like it, let me know below!

What's in your Holiday Survival Kit?

XoXo,

Lori

My Favorite Holiday Movies

Hello lovelies, 

Every year from November 1st through to the end of December if I'm watching TV, it better be a Christmas movie! I have a slight obsession with ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas! I also tend to constantly have my TV on hallmark, their movies may be a bit cheesy, but I love it!

Because I've spent the past month and a half watching only Christmas movies, I have a few recommendations for you! Most of them you've probably seen, but I thought I'd go ahead and show them to you anyway!

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
I love the Grinch, it is by far my favorite Christmas movie, I watch it every year!

Elf
Who doesn't love buddy the elf?

The Polar Express
I love this one because it's something I can watch with my baby cousin and she won't get scared by it!

The Santa Clause, The Santa Clause 2, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
I love all three of the Santa Clause movies, my favorite is the third movie, I have it on DVD and I watch it all year round.

Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
I grew up watching the Home Alone movies and I still love them!

Christmas With the Kranks

I love Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis on their own, but they're even better together!

Matchmaker Santa

This is a Hallmark movie starring Lacey Chabert, it's probably one of my favorite Hallmark movie, it's a really cute holiday romance and I love it!

What are your favorite Christmas movies?

XoXo,

Lori

Book Review: Lenora Worth - Deadly Holiday Reunion

Today I will be reviewing 'Deadly Holiday Reunion' by Lenora Worth, copy received from Netgalley via Harlequin in exchange for an honest review.

'Deadly Holiday Reunion' is a romantic suspense novel, it is 224 pages long and it took me about four hours to read. It is available at Amazon (Kindle) for $4.74 and at Barnes & Noble (NOOK Book) for $4.99.

Book Stats

Genre:  Romantic Suspense

Length: 224 pages

Publisher: Harlequin

Release Date: November 4, 2014

Book Synopsis:

A child's life was in danger.

Texas Ranger Jake Cavannah will do anything to rescue his kidnapped daughter from the clutches of a killer. And that means turning to Ella Terell--his high school sweetheart--for help. The former FBI agent is lucky to be alive after her own encounter with the vengeful madman. And now history seems to be repeating itself this holiday season. Ella needs time to sort through the past--yet time is a luxury they don't have. For the kidnapper is taunting them with misleading clues and a ticking clock. But Ella will bring Jake's child home at all costs--even at the risk of losing her heart and her life...

What Did I Think? 5 Stars

Like: It kept me guessing.

Dislike: Nothing.

Would I recommend it?

Yes, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves romantic suspense books. This is probably one of the best romantic suspense books I've ever read! If you like Christian romantic suspense books then you'll love this book!

I really liked Jake and Ella's characters, in most books you don't really see male protagonists show a lot of emotion, so I really liked that that was explored in this book, it made you feel even more for Jake.

Overall it was a great book and I want to look into and read more from Lenora Worth'!

Thank you Harlequin via Netgalley for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest review!

Will you be buying this book? Let me know below!

XoXo,

Lori

Blogmas Day 12: Over $100 Holiday Gift Guide

Hello lovelies,

Today I'm bringing you my Under $100 Holiday Gift Guide! As of right now, this will be my final gift guide for this year, but if you want to see more, then let me know below and I'll try to do another!

Today I only have 13 items for you, but I think you're really going to like them, so let's get started!

Goodnight Macaroon Beige Navy Blue Trim Structured Collar Trecnch Coat $188.00 $138.00

I really like the look of this trench coat, I like more structured pieces, plus it's on sale!

Gucci Guilty Intense Eau de Parfum Spray 2.5oz $112.00

I've never actually smelled this for myself, but I've had it recommended to me time and time again and I really want to get a sample of it to try.

Tria Hair Removal Laser 4x $449.00

I HATE having, I hate it, if I had $449 to pay for this I would buy it in a hearbeat! When I first saw commercials for the Tria I thought it was just some gimmicky product, but from the reviews I've seen it's actually the real deal, and it's a lot cheaper than other options.

Keurig K10 Single Serve Brewer, Mini Plus $150.00

I don't drink coffee often, but when I do I usually only drink one cup and I'm done, so a single serve coffee maker is perfect for me because I hate wasting stuff.

L.L. Bean Classic Lambswool Duffel Coat $229.00

I love this Molten Red color, I've been searching for a coat like this for a while, I just never thought of looking at L.L. Bean for one! Sadly I've already bought a coat for this winter, but next winter I'll make sure to remember this!

Goodnight Macaroon Pearl Diamond Sterling Silver Earrings $118.00
I feel like a nice pair of pearls is a timeless and foolproof gift for women of all ages, this particular pair comes in three colors, white, purple, and pink. Personally I prefer the white, but it's nice to have the option of getting a different color if you wanted something different.

Tuckernuck Bristol Men's Watch Daniel Wellington $229.00
I really like this watch, I think it's very simple and it could be worn by pretty much any guy on your list!

Ann Mashburn Box-Pleat Skirt $225
I really like this piece because it has a classy timeless style and I also really love that it has pockets!

Chi Ultra CHI Orbit 3 in 1 Tourmaline Cermaic Curler $120.00
I really need a new curling iron, I like this set becuase it's the quality of a CHI, but you get three sizes! I think this is definitely worth the price, plus it's easier to store and keep organized compared to three full-size curling irons.

Citizens of Humanity Skinny Stretch Leggings (Axle) $178.00
I really love the look of these leggings, they really do look like jeans, and I love black jeans!

Hunter Sandhurst Equestrian Boots $175.00
When I first saw these boots I didn't like them, but they've started to grow on me, and now I want them!

Clarisonic Mia 3 Replenishing Moisture Cleanse $199.00
I mentioned this in yesterday's post I've had an urge to buy a new face brush even though I really don't need one! But I decided to go ahead and include it to give y'all some ideas!

Urban Decay Naked Vault $280.00
This one really doesn't need an explanation, this is on pretty much every girls 'If I Could Have Anything This Christmas Wishlist'!

That's it for this post, I hope you liked it! My 5 Words for this week will be up in a little while, make sure you read it, I received some of the best news ever yesterday and I talk about it in that post!

XoXo,

Lori

Blogmas Day 11: Under $100 Holiday Gift Guide

Hello lovelies,
Today I have for you my Under $100 Holiday Gift Guide! I have lots of goodies for you today, and I'm so happy I can finally share them with you!

Let's get started!

Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush $89.50
I've had my eye on this brush for a while, I love Clinique and I love the design of this brush. I've been wanting this for about a year, the only problem is I already have a brush by another brand and even though I want it, I really don't need it.

Anne Klein Hinge Case Watch, 32mm $55.00
The one thing I really want for Christmas this year is a watch, I don't have any watches, and I really want to get a nice watch before I go off to college next year.

Hunter Original Ballet Flats $89.00 Final Sale
I'm in desperate need of a new pair of flats, the problem is I can't find any that come in my size and that give my feet the support they need. Unfortunately because these are final sale they no longer have my size, but I decided to go ahead and include them in case any of you can find your size, it's a great deal and they have five colors, enjoy!

The Fine Pearls 6-7mm Black Akoya Pearl Earrings AAA Quality $58.00
When you think of pearls you don't think of black pearls, you think of pretty white or cram colored pearls. That's why I love this pair of earrings, you still get your traditional pearls, just with a twist!

Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette $54.00
I really love the rosy colors in this palette, I never really was a fan of the Naked 2 palette, but I immediately fell in love with the Naked 3 as soon as I saw the first pictures after it's release!

Nordstrom at Home 'Deer Date' Plush Throw $38.00
I really love this Red Earth/Cream Turtledove color, I love buying soft blankets, and this one is so cute, plus at the moment it's actually on sale for  $28.49!

Nordstrom Buffalo Plaid Cashmere Scarf $99.50
I've always loved buffalo plaid, so the fact that it's super trendy right now makes me really happy! This cashmere scarf would be perfect for that special guy on your list that you want to keep warm and toasty this winter! ;)

J. Crew JD Wolfe Heart Bowels $36.00
When I first saw these bowels my first impression was oh my God those are so cute! Then when I saw the price my mind was blown, I was expecting these to be over $100, I think this would be the perfect gift for anyone who's just got a new place!

Tuckernuck Christmas Sweater Needlepoint Flask $65.00
I don't think there's any explanation needed for this one!

Barefoot Dreams 'Cozy Chic' Multi-Stripe Throw $98.00
I love the color combo on this throw!

Ted Baker London 'Small Bow' Cosmetics Case $45.00
I love this Mid Pink color, it's so bright and fun, the only thing I would worry about is keeping it clean.

Tory Burch 'Evie' Faux Pearl Stud Earring $68.0
I've had my eyes on these for a few months now and my love for them still has faded! They look so classy and timeless and I'm in love!

Torrid Strappy Riding Boot (Wide Width) $70.00
I love the design of these boots, they're exactly what I've been searching for and I love that they aren't a shiny black, it's more of a matte black, which makes them even more versatile! AND they have my size! Honestly, my bank account hates me, and I hate it because it doesn't have enough money in there to buy them, college applications and the ACT are killing me! *Finds a corner to go cry in*

Renne Rouleau Cio Calm Repair Masque $52.00
I'm really interested in trying this masque, the only thing stopping me from buying it is the price tag and the fact that I'm scared my sensitive skin will have a bad reaction to it.

Scout Miss Manors Blackout Scout $59.00
So I've already mentioned that I want to buy a watch before going off to college, I also want to invest in a really good bag. I found this bag a few months ago and I still haven't found anything else that tops it! I decided to include this because of the price and because with an extra $12.00 you can personalize it!

Fashion to Figure Plus Size Glenda Glitter Dress $44.50
I'm in love with this dress, I love the color, the ruching under the bust, and the length!

Before I sign off for today I did want to mention that one a few of these items the prices are actually lower than I listed above. At the moment Nordstrom is doing a sale, I'm not sure how long it will last so I decided to put the regular price, instead of the sale price on the items I included from Nordstrom.

So that's it for today, I hope you enjoyed it! Don't forget tomorrow I'll be posting my Over $100 Holiday Gift Guide!
Let me know below what you think!

XoXo,

Lori

Blogmas Day 10: 10 Holiday Party Dresses

Hello lovelies,
With the Holiday season in full swing I've come to realize that I really don't own any dresses that could be considered Holiday dresses. In my closet I only have four dresses, two summer dresses, one formal dress, and one that could be worn pretty much anywhere.

So after realizing that I decided it's time to invest in some more dresses and so I've been searching the internet and I've come up with 10 Holiday Party Dresses that I would love to buy!

I've ordered these by price, lowest to highest! While I do love the last dress in this post I definitely won't be buying it because I don't have $500.00 to spend on something I would rarely ever wear, but if you have the money, I say go for it!

So, here's my picks for this Holiday season!

Forever 21 Sequined Textured Knit Dress $24.90

Charlotte Russe Lace-Back Halter Shift Dress $26.99

Charlotte Russe Cold Shoulder Bodycon Sequin Dress $36.99

Charlotte Russe Sequin & Lace Strapless Skater Dress $39.99

Fashion to Figure Plus Size Glenda Gliter Deep V Dress $44.50
This is my fave! I love the color, the ruching under the bust, and the length!

Dolman Metallic Ombre Dress $109.00
This is my second favorite, again I love the color, the length, and I think the ombre looks amazing!

Ann Taylor Boucle Sweater Dress $109.99

Dress the Population 'Kim' Sequin Body-Con Dress $180.00

Adrianna Papell Sequin Cutaway Sheath Dress $238.00

Topshop Online Exclusive Chain Embellished Shift Dress $500.00

That's it for today, I hope you enjoyed this post. Don't forget tomorrow I will be posting my Under $100 Holiday Gift Guide tomorrow and my Over $100 Holiday Gift Guide on Friday!

Will you being going out this holiday season? What dress do you prefer?

XoXo,

Lori

Blogmas Day 5: Under $50 Holiday Gift Guide

Hello lovelies, today I'm bringing you my Under $50 Holiday Gift Guide, next week I'll give you my Under $100 Holiday Gift Guide and my Over $100 Holiday Gift Guide!

bareMinerals 'Two for the Show' Eyecolor Collection $39.00

I've always wanted to try bareMinerals makeup but for some reason I've just never made the purchase. I have sensitive eyes, so I'm really interested in these eyeshadows, if any of you have ever tried them please let me know below what you think!

Rizzy Home Cable Knit Throw $49

I love buying blankets and throws, my addiction to buying blankets is almost as bad as my candle addiction, the only thing keeping me from buying this one is the price.

Fresh Sugar Ruby Romance $18.00

I've never tried the Fresh Sugar lip products but I really want to, my lips are really flaky and dry so I want to see if the Fresh Sugar would work!

Taylor by Taylor Swift $50.00
When this perfume was first released I didn't think I would like it, but after I tested it I did. It's not my favorite Taylor Swift perfume, but I would still buy it!

Limited Edition It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Celebration Matte Holiday Palette $42.00

Ashley Brooke Designs Everyday I'm Hustlin' Mug $23.00
This mug is so cute, there's no explanation needed!

It Cosmetics Your Face Eye Essentials Mini 5Pc Travel Brush Set $30.00
I've been on an It Cosemtics kick here lately, I've heard so many amazing things, and all of their products look amazing and I don't know what to try first. I know I want their limited edition holiday eyeshadow palette, I'm also interested in their foundation and their brushes!

Bath & Body Works Foxy Lady Super Soft Slippers $16.50
Who doesn't need a soft pair of slippers for wearing around the house?

BAN.DO 'Blah Blah Blah' Thermal Travel Mug $14.00
So adorable!

Steve Madden 'Delerius' Pump $50.00
My closet is in serious need of these shoes! Fun Fact: The only pair of heels I own are one pair of wedges and one pair of boots with a wedge heel, so I don't have any real heels, so I really do need these!

Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Kit $45.00
Lately I've been wanting to start contouring, but I don't own any products to contour with, I found this Smashbox set and I really like the colors, I think it would be great on my skin tone and I really like the brush that comes with the kit.

J. Crew Glass Tumbler Set $40.00
Aren't these glasses just perfect?!

Dream ID Bracelet $33.00
I'm in love with this bracelet, there's some more like it, but this is my favorite one! It's been a while since I've bought any jewelry and even longer since I've splurged on bracelets, so I definitely see myself buying this in the next few weeks!

Kate Spade New York 'Confetti' iPhone Case $40.00
I love Kate Spade iPhone cases, they always look so classy!

So that's it for today's gift guide, don't forget to check back tomorrow for my Christmas Bucket List! 

XoXo,
Lori

Blogmas Day 4: Under $25 Holiday Gift Guide

Hello lovelies, I hope you're all having a great December so far, today I have for you my Under $25 Holiday Gift Guide!

 I 100% believe that it's the thought that matters when it comes to gift giving, sometimes when you're on a budget it can be hard to find a gift, below is 14 Holiday Gifts Under $25. 

1989 by Taylor Swift $12.00

I think this album is amazing, I'm going to be honest the first time I listened to it I hated it, but once I listened to it a second time I started to like more of the songs. Honestly I still prefer Red over 1989, but I think this album would be a great choice for any music lover on your gift list!

LORAC 'Pocket PRO' Palette $15.00

I've never tried anything by LORAC, but I've heard nothing but good things about their eye shadow palettes, I think this mini palette would be perfect for someone who travels a lot, or someone who doesn't like to buy big palettes! 

Kate Spade New York Dot Insulated Tumbler $18.00

I love how simple and cute this tumbler is, 

Jesus Calling $7.99

I decided to add this because it's a gift you can give to someone of all ages. My mom has this book, and she loves it, she reads it first thing every morning, and she says that it helps her get through a tough day!

Waterproof Wreless Bluetooth Shower Speaker & Hands-Free Speakerphone $24.99
I NEED this shower speaker, I love listening to music! I'm too much of a chicken to risk taking my phone into the bathroom to listen to music while I'm showering, so this is kind of perfect for me!

Essie Nail Polish $8.00

I've actually never tried Essie nail polishes, I've heard great things about them, but they aren't sold anywhere in the town I live in. I've never been one to buy nail polishes online, but I really like the these two colors, the pink is Forget Me Nots, and the glitter is Carnival.

Govino Flexible Shaterproof Recyclable Wine Glasses Set of 4. $14
I really like the look of these wine glasses, they're the perfect unisex gift, and they don't have to be used as wine glasses. You could use them as regular glasses and if you did use them as wine glasses you wouldn't have to worry about cleaning up glass if you dropped one.

Kate Spade New York Notebooks $12.00
Aren't these just the cutest?

Julep Beauty Glitter Nail Color $14.00
I usually hate glitter, but during the winter I love it! I don't like removing it, but it's worth it when I look down and see my pretty nails. This color is Yumi, I also like the color Estelle.

LORAC 'The Royal Eye' Mascara and Eyeliner Duo (Limited Edition) $22.00
This eyeliner mascara duo is gorgeous, I love the color combo, and the price is amazing!

NYX 'Natural Eye' Eyeshadow Palette $7.00
When I wear makeup most of the time I prefer to stick with a natural look, this NYX palette is at the top of my wishlist this Christmas, the colors are amazing, and the price is just right!

BAN.DO 'But First, Coffee' Thermal Travel Mug $14.00
I first saw this a few weeks ago on instagram and I fell in love, then when I went looking for it online I found another by the same brand, that's pink & black with 'blah, blah, blah' written all over it. I will definitely be buying one of these, I just don't know which I want more!

Alex and Ani Initial Wire Bracelet , 7.25" $24.86
I really love this bracelet, it's so simple and classy, and it's made out of recycled materials!

XoXo,

Lori

Holiday Beauty Wishlist

Hey y'all, with the holidays just around the corner, it's time to start making our wishlists and deciding what we want. Usually every year when someone asks me what I want I always say, "I don't know". The truth is it doesn't take much to make me happy, you could buy me a jar of pickles and I would love you forever, or even a pair of fuzzy socks!

Instead of saying "I  don't know what I want" this year, I decided to make a wishlist that way when people start asking I actually have an answer!

It Cosmetics Limited Edition Holiday Naturally Pretty Celebration Matte Palette $42.00
This eyeshadow palette is #1 on my Christmas wishlist, I LOVE it! I'm not a fan of shimmer or glitter nail polished, so I really love that this palette has all matte colors!

Clinique Wear Everywhere Neutrals All About Shadow 8-Pan Palette $36.00
I'm kind of conflicted on this one, I love the colors in this Clinique Greys Palette, but two of the colors are a soft shimmer and two are a super shimmer, I love the matte colors, I'm just not sure if I really want it or not.

Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection $36.00
If I had to choose between the Clnique palette and this Too Faced palette I would probably choose the Too Faced. It still has shimmery colors, but the colors are in a color palette I could wear everyday, so I think I would get more use out of it.

Mario Badescu Special Mask for Oily Skin $18.00
Recently my skin has been going crazy, I don't know what's going on, but it's out of control. I have super sensitive oily skin so it's hard to find products that I'm not allergic to. Because my skin is so sensitive I don't even own any facial masks. I've been wanting to try one and I found this one by Mario Badescu for oily skin, it's supposed to prevent pimples and blackheads, and control build-up and surface oils.
 I think I'm going to buy this. If you've tried it please let me know below if I should buy it, I would really appreciate your feedback!

NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Luxembourg $25.00
I actually don't own any red lipstick, I usually just wear lipbalm so I don't have many lip products. A few months ago Taylor Swift mentioned that this is the lipstick she uses, I love this color and I love the way it looks, I'm really interested in buying it, Taylor also mentioned Dragon Girl, it's a little brighter so I'm not too sure about it, but I really do love the Luxembourg.

Essie Nail Polish in Power Clutch $8.50
I really love the color of this nail polish, it's in the color Power Clutch and it's a cream formula

Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 $36.00
I'm also looking for a new Foundation/BB Cream, I'm taking my Senior pictures soon and I want something to cover the redness on my cheeks. I like that this one has a higher SPF, but that could also be a problem if my photographer uses a flash!

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 $36.00
I first heard about this product from my favorite YouTube Beauty guru, MakupByTiffanyD, I've watched her videos for years and she's never steered me wrong, so after I saw her Review and Demo of this foundation I knew I wanted to try it, she also tried their powder foundation, but I don't think I want to try the powder.
I still haven't decided if I'm buying the foundation or the BB Cream, but I would love to have your opinion on it!

Renee Roulea Bio Calm Repair Masque $52.00
Renee Roulea first came to my attention when I was about 13, I sometimes get cystic acne and Renee has an Anti-Cysts Treatment product that is apparently the best damn thing in the world. At the time I was 13 and couldn't justify spending $41.50 for 15ml, now that I'm 17 I probably would, but I don't really get cysts that often anymore, so thankfully I no longer need it.

Renee is also well known for her celebrity clients, including Demi Lovato!

However, as I mentioned above my skin has been going crazy lately and I'm in the market for a new face mask, I saw this Bio Calm Repair Masque on Renee's website and now I'm struggling not to pull out my bank card and buy it. On top of being a face mask, it can also be used to heal burns and post-workout redness, pluss they don't test on animals, this product sounds amazing and I really want to get my hands on it. IF Santa brought it to me I'd never complain ever again!

Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Facial Polishing Mask $3.99
Again, like I've said above twice already my skin is going crazy and I need some new products. I think I'm going to start with this mask and see how it goes from there. This mask has a lot of amazing reviews and it's less than $5.00!

If you have any recommendations based on the above items that you think I would like please let me know, I love finding new beauty items. See anything you like? Let me know below!

XoXo,

Lori

BLOGMAS Announcement

Hello lovlies, I hope you're having a great week, today I wanted to announce that I will be participating in Blogmas this year!

 I've never done this before, so I'm nervous about making sure I get everything up on time, but I'm up for the challenge! I've been wanting to do a blog challenge like this for a while and we all know how much I love Christmas, so this is perfect for me!

In case you're new to the blogging world Blogmas involves blogging everyday from the 1st-24th of December. This month I'll be bringing you a variety of Christmas posts as well as some of my normal posts.

If you have any requests leave them below, and if you would like to guest post please let me know, I would love to have you on my blog this Holiday season!

Are you taking part in Blogmas? If yes, leave you blog link below so I can follow along!

XoXo,

Lori

Kate Spade Holiday Cards

Hello lovelies, before earlier this year I never really was a big fan of Kate Spade, but this year I started seeing things I liked and now I love Kate Spade! I love how sophisticated and classy everything looks, I love to buy things that I know I'm going to keep for a long time.

Obviously you're not going to keep every card you receive, however sometimes you receive a special card that you just have to keep. I really love the color scheme of these Kate Spade "Happy New Year" Note Card Set, they looks so cute, the colors look great together and I could definitely see myself sending these out to my friends and family!

I haven't bought them yet, I'm going to keep looking and see what else I can find, but so far these are #1 on my list!

XoXo,

Lori

Pinterest Finds

Hello lovelies, I know it's still November, but I'm going into serious Christmas mode, I'm obsessed! I've already started Christmas shopping, I've got a few presents and I've bought a couple of ornaments, I haven't gone overboard, yet. 

The past few Christmases haven't been the best, but this year I'm really feeling it, I have hope that this Christmas is going to be great! I'm determined to make this Christmas special because this is my last Christmas at home, next year I'll be off to college and I won't get to spend the entire holiday season at home

This month I've been wanting to start doing some DIY projects. I've been thinking about getting into crotchet, I tried crotchet as a child, but I could never get into it, so I want to pick it up again and see how it goes. I've been feeling really creative lately, I want to paint, and draw and just do so many things!

Anyway, enough of my rambling about how happy I am, here's what I've found on Pinterest this month!

1. Christmas Decor DIY

2. DIY Holiday Throw Pillows

3. Always Remember. 

Okay, so I guess that's it for this month's addition of Pinterest Finds, I've really been trying to limit my time on Pinterest, it's so addicting and time consuming, it's an addiction! Anyway, that's all for today, tomorrow I'll be back with a book review and Wednesday I'll be showing you my Holiday Beauty Wishlist!

XoXo,

Lori

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day, lovelies! I hope you all have a happy, safe last day of summer before school begins!

Today, I'm going to be busy planning blog posts and making a schedule, I took last month off from school and I didn't really put much time or work into blogging, and I feel really sad about that, but that's all going to change today!

With this being the first Monday of September usually I would be sharing my goals for September, but I decided that since it's a holiday I'm just going to wait and post it either tomorrow or Wednesday.

So that's all for today, I hope you have a great day!

XoXo,

Lori

Happy Fourth of July!

Via

In honor of Independence Day, I thought I would put together a playlist of some of my favorite patriotic songs!

I hope you all have fun today, enjoy your long weekend, please be safe, and think of all the people who gave their life for our freedom!

XoXo,

Lori

Merry Christmas

     I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas this year, and I wanted to say that I hope you enjoy your holiday.

    I also hope you have fun celebrating the New Year, but please be careful, and remember it's never a good idea to drink and drive.


                                   Stay safe, Stay happy, and enjoy this time with your family.
                                                                       Stay Creative,
                                                                                     Lori Ann

Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Me

A few months ago when I was looking for blog post inspiration I came across this, and so I put it on my list of things I wanted to do this year.
    I can't remember where I found this idea, but credit goes to whoever came up with it.

Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Me by loriboyd on Polyvore

     If you've read any of these books let me know if they're any good. If you any books you think I should add to my list let me know in the comments section.

                      So that's all for today, I hope you enjoyed this post.

                                                                       Stay Creative, 

                                                                                       Lori Ann

Holiday Party Dresses

    Today I decided I wanted to do a fashion post because I haven't done one in a long time. So I decided since there's going to be a lot of Holiday related parties coming up this month I would make it Holiday-inspired.

    Even though I am only 16 I tend to prefer dressing more conservatively, and I like to keep it classy. There's nothing wrong with showing a little boobs or legs but I don't think you need to do it every day or for every party.

   I'm very blessed to have big boobs and a big butt, but I feel if I'm showing off my boobs then I need to wear a flowy skirt to hide my butt, or viceversa. 

   Most of these dresses will keep you covered up, I didn't plan it that way, I just picked what I liked. And unfortunately all of them except the last one are over $100, and I tried to find cheaper options, but these really were my favorites, and Nordstrom is my favorite store.

Taylor Dresses MetallicJacquard Fit & Flare Dress  $138
   Available at Nordstrom, ( Here )

Vince Camuto Knot Front Sequin Mesh Dress $148.00

     Available at Nordstrom  ( HERE )

Taylor Dresses Side Drape Jersey Sheath Dress $118
    Availble at Nordstrom  ( HERE )

     If you wanna show off your curves and also guarantee no wardrobe malfunctions or body parts slipping out then this is the dress for you. And even better is that you could wear this dress year round, dress it up or dress it down.

Maggy London Mix Print Ponte Knit Sheath Dress $118
      Available at Nordstrom ( HERE )

   This dress would be perfect for. Holiday office party, and it looks so festive. 

dee elle Textured Metallic Skater Dress $48.00
       Available at Nordstrom ( HERE )

    Low budget shopper? I didn't forget you this dress is in the Juniors section, but as long as you get the right size it should fit.

   That's all for today, I hope you enjoyed it, and if you want more posts like this let me know.

                                                                       Stay Creative,

                                                                                                    Lori Ann