Sephora Spring Event

Hi friends! I hope y'all are having a great Friday :) I'm extra excited because today starts the beginning of Sephora's Spring Event! It's an exciting sale, because beauty, skincare and haircare products that rarely ever go on sale are all included! 

All you have to do in order to access the sale is be a Beauty Insider at Sephora. If you aren't already a Beauty Insider, you can sign up here to become one and learn about the different levels and perks of being a Beauty Insider! Its easy and free. The sale goes by which level Beauty Insider you are. I'll share the dates and levels below, along with the code and percentage saved:

Rouge Members: Save 20% off entire purchase with code SPRINGSAVE 4/17-5/1

VIB Members: Save 15% off entire purchase with code SPRINGSAVE 4/21-4/29

Insider Members: Save 10% off entire purchase with code SPRINGSAVE 4/23-4/27

One of my most asked questions is about my makeup routine and favorite products. I am in the works of putting together a full-face makeup routine to share with y'all over on IG stories that should be up before this sale ends! But with the sale starting today, I wanted to go ahead and share a roundup of lots of my favorite, everyday go-to products that are included in the sale. 

1. Too Faced Hangover Rx Primer

This is my go-to primer. I've learned that using the right primer makes all the difference with how your makeup not only applies but also how it lasts. I have especially found that my foundation looks so much more glowy and smooth when I use the right primer. I have a dry skin type, and this primer is amazing and SO hydrating. It makes my face feel amazing and does wonders with applying my makeup. 

2. Lancome Ultra Long Wear Foundation 

Out of all the foundations I've tried (and that number is in the teens), only two work for me. My very favorite is Ultra Wear foundation by Lancome. It's amazing! I have always had trouble with my foundation wearing off the tip of my nose after a few hours. But this has never once does that for me and is long-wear, staying on so nicely. It's amazing! I use 140 when I'm not tanning and 260 when I've tanned. 

3. Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

If you have dark circles under your eyes like I do, you need to try this stuff! It does wonders with combating dark circles and making your under eyes look bright and glowy. I use the light/medium. 

4. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer

I prefer to use a thicker consistency concealer on my under eyes. It just conceals more effectively and helps to brighten things up. This stuff does wonders. It conceals and brightens! I use it in "Light Natural". 

5. Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer

I just recently started using this concealer after hearing so many good things about it, and it's amazing! I use it on the other portions of my face, along with covering blemished, and I have been so pleased with it. I have the shade "Porcelain". 

6. It CosmeticsAirbrush Perfection Powder

This is one of the three powders I use, and I can't do without this stuff. It's one of my final steps in my routine and does an amazing job smoothing, blurring and just making all your makeup flow seamlessly. It's an amazing finishing powder and makes your skin look so smooth. I have it in "medium". 

7. Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner

This is without a doubt my go-to liner for about three years and counting. Just see the number of amazing reviews it has! I've tried three or four others, and they just don't equal up to this one. It stays all day, helps you draw your lines with ease and lasts for quite some time. It's also something about the thickness of the tube that helps you draw more easily. I absolutely LOVE this liner!

8. Sketch & Set Brow Pencil

This product is newer to me, but it has quickly become my favorite! I had been using the Anastasia pencil then switched to the IT Cosmetics one. But y'all this one is incredible and beats the other two by far! One end it the pencil and the other end is tinted brow gel. It has been such a game changer with drawing/filling in my brows. I have it in "Golden Blonde". 

9. Better Than Sex Mascara

This mascara is one of my two favorite mascaras ever! If you want to know why, just look at the number of reviews it has. It makes my lashes full, voluminous and lengthens amazingly. I couldn't recommend it enough!

10. Tom Ford Bronzer

I will start off by saying this stuff is pretty pricey. However, it is absolutely amazing!!! I have tried multiple bronzers to try and find something similar, more affordable, and simply nothing matches up. The good thing is that it is a large palette and lasts me a good six-seven months. This sale came at the perfect time because I have about a month or so left on mine and need to replenish. From the application, color and just overall smoothness, this bronzer is pretty incredible. I have it in the shade "01 Gold Dust".

11. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush

My current favorite blush is part of a holiday set by Tarte. Although this is not the exact one I have, it is pretty similar, being the same brand and has amazing reviews! When my holiday set one runs out, I plan to try this one. The color "Seduce" looks similar to the color I currently use. I also just ordered another blush I can't wait to try out! I will keep y'all updated.

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These are some of my go-to lip products! The Pillow Talk liner is one of my two go-to liners and included in the sale. It's gorgeous and the perfect pinky-nude. The Marc Jacobs Gloss in "Cream & Sugar", Too Faced Gloss in "Net Worth", Dior Gloss in "Nude", and Bobbi Brown Liquid Lipstick in "Hippy Shake" are four of my favorites included in the sale. 

17. Make up For Ever Highlighter

This highlighter is hands down amazing! It's beautiful and adds the prettiest shimmer highlight. I have it in the color "Golden Pink" which is as gorgeous as it sounds. It simply goes on so smoothly and does in incredible job. I love it!

18. IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Moisturizer

I could honestly write an entire blog post on this stuff and go on and on about this moisturizer. I went from using La Mer to this, and y'all it's very similar! The price is also so reasonable for a great moisturizer, I feel. It has lots of great reviews on Sephora, thousands on Ulta and the IT cosmetics website. If you're looking for an amazing moisturizer, I couldn't recommend this one enough. 

19. T3 Whirl Trio Curling Wand

This is my go-to curling wand. I have had it for almost four years, and it has been amazing! Worth every penny. I use the one inch barrel for my curls. But I'm happy that I got the whirl trio just because you get more for your money with buying the trio, I feel. 

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Most of my go-to hair product are also included in the sale. If you've been following me for awhile, you know how much I LOVE Bumble and Bumble products. I have a fine hair texture and it always styles best when I can achieve some added thickness. The thickening spray paired with a volumizing mousse does just that and works wonders! It's my number one product. After drying my hair, I also love using the dry spun finish spray to help thicken things up, add volume and texture. My very favorite hairspray is also B&B! Along with my favorite dry shampoo that also helps to add so much volume. 

24. Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast Spray

The final volume spray I absolutely love and can't do without is this stuff! It works wonders. I like to spray it into my roots and massage it in just a little for it to work its magic. It's amazing!

I also have a list of new items I'm planning to purchase while on sale :) Having the opportunity to get them on sale is a great way to try out some new products! After I make my purchase, I'll update this post to share what I grabbed. If y'all decide to try anything out or want to share a favorite product, please do! I'd love to hear.

Products I'm Excited to Try and Have Re-Stocked 

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Spring Finds With Walmart

Hello friends! I'm so excited to be sharing a huge roundup + try-on of some amazing pieces I've recently purchased from Walmart. I am once again so very pleased with all of my Walmart fashion finds. There truly is a great selection for the whole family including all the latest trends: tie dye, animal print and much more. I always get excited to know that there is a great variety of pieces that are so very reasonably priced, yet the quality is outstanding! I can't wait to share the pieces I purchased for both myself and Madeline. My personal favorite just may be the "Soft Overalls" (y'all, I'm obsessed!), and I also found three amazing swimsuits. As far as quality and fit goes, they're honestly just as good, if not better, than ones I've paid $100+ for. Let's get started, shall we?! :)

Soft Overalls in light wash layered with the Flutter Sleeve Crewneck Sweater

These soft overalls are just that...so. very. soft. They're perfect for spring in summer. Unlike your regular overalls (that can quite often be stiff and uncomfortable), these are soft, a relaxed fit, breathable and just so stinkin' cute! I purchased them in two washes. I also love that you can adjust and cinch in the waist, along with the adjustable straps. They fit me perfectly, wearing them cuffed or un-cuffed. They're TTS, I'm 5'2 and wearing the XS, for reference. 

Soft Overalls in Green Amber layered with the Flutter Sleeve Crewneck Sweater

Here are the same soft overalls in "Green Amber", the perfect olive green! This is one of my favorite colors to wear, because it's perfect for all year. You can enjoy them now and then also transition them later on from summer to fall. These come in five colors!

Flutter Sleeve Crewneck Sweater + White Jeans

This flutter sleeve sweater is the same piece I have layered with the Soft Overalls above. I first off want to mention that it does not feel like the thickness of a sweater at all! I would consider it to be more of a crochet detail white top, and it's gorgeous! The sleeves fall so effortlessly and are the perfect feminine touch. I'm wearing it in the size XS.

Denim Jackets: Pink & Tie Dye

When it comes to denim jackets, I'm pretty much a denim jacket junkie haha. I have quite the collection and enjoy them all year! I was so excited to get my hands on this darling pink and oh-so affordable one. Y'all, it's only $19! I have it in the size small. It also comes in a dark wash, light wash and white. I picked up this tie dye denim jacket from Walmart as well, and it's amazing! It has the perfect amount of distressing, a frayed details on the sleeves and looks so cute paired with an all white look. I have the x-small in this one, for reference.They both run TTS.

Wrap Stripe Midi Dress

I can't get over how good this midi dress is! Blue and white stripes are always a favorite of mine. This one runs TTS as well, and I have it in the XS, for reference. Again, the quality is amazing, and it feels like it could be a much higher price point. This one comes in four different print options. 

Eyelet Midi Dress

This one had me at eyelet! Y'all this is the sweetest eyelet midi dress and again, I couldn't believe the price. It comes in seven colors, including lavender, hot pink, red and more. I have it on in the size small.

Swimsuits: Leopard, Solid Blue, Floral

Y'all I feel like I hit the jackpot on these swimsuits. Finding three suits that are full coverage, all fit like a glove, are amazing quality (seriously are better than ones I've paid $100+ for) and receive a cuteness level of 10, I'd say that's a huge win. This leopard print high waist bikini is just under $20!!! I couldn't believe it. It has the cutest ruffle details on the straps and also on the bottoms, that asymmetrically go across the front and travel around to the back. It's adorable! I have it in the size small. Next up, this sky blue twist-front swimsuit is gorgeous! It has the perfect amount of cut out without it being too much. I love the color especially. Last but certainly not least, this peplum style floral print swimsuit is again precious. I love the color combination, and it has the cutest peplum details that start on the sizes and carry around to the back. It's currently on sale for $15! I purchased a size small in all three.

Accessories: Straw Bucket Bag, Brown Sandals, Ruffle Sandals

I also picked up a few spring/summer accessories from Walmart. I always love their shoe selection! How precious are these ruffle detail wedges?! Y'all I'm obsessed! They come in three colors: blush, red and black. They run TTS and have a cushioned foot bed. I also purchased these brown wedge sandals that have been a go-to since they arrived. They're the perfect cognac that will go with everything! I love them paired with pieces like the soft overalls I featured above, along with shorts and dresses. They're the perfect casual shoe with a little heel. They also run TTS. They're only $19 and also come in animal print. I had to purchase this precious straw bucket bag! I absolutely love the natural straw details with the combination of the white and cognac leather. It has an adjustable strap, can be carried over your shoulder or cross body and has a drawstring closure! It's amazing and only $32.

Roundup of all my finds:

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Finds for Madeline:

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I also picked up some of the cutest Walmart fashion pieces for Madeline! The jumpsuits featured above are the prefect pieces for some mommy and me twinning with the soft overalls I featured at the beginning of the post :) I also got her the sweet olive green top + candy striped culottes set. It's precious! I loved that the stripe denim skirt alls come with the white flutter sleeve top, and I couldn't resist those precious pink quartz shortalls. The chambray tie-front top and eyelet flutter sleeve tees are the perfect pieces for layering, pairing and playing! And can we just talk about the mermaid swimsuits!!

Well that's about it for all of my Walmart finds! I hope y'all enjoyed this post. I will be sharing a try-on of these pieces over on my IG stories as well. I hope y'all have a wonderful day! Thank you for stopping by :)

*Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Spring American Eagle Finds

Hi friends! I'm so excited to be sharing some pieces from American Eagle with y'all. This is my first time sharing AE finds on here, and in all honesty, my first tome shopping with AE since high school haha! I was on a particular hunt for some jeans as I knew their denim comes in short (some even extra short!!), so I was excited about that. In my browsing I also found some of the cutest dresses, tops, shorts and more. I'm excited to share them all with y'all today and will be sharing a try-on of these pieces over on Instagram stories as well. I'll link all my accessories below as well and will also mention sizing details. 

AE Eyelet Dress - TTS Wearing the XS (On sale for $20 // Can be worn strapless or add the straps) // Belt // Sandals

Same AE Eyelet Dress // Denim Jacket // Belt // Bag // Sandals

AE Stripe Halter Dress - TTS Wearing the XS (On sale for $18 // Also comes in solid red) // Sandals (Only $19) // Belt // Bag // Denim Jacket

AE Strappy Denim Dress - Runs a little large, wearing the XS (On sale for $18) // $19 Pink Denim Jacket // Tory Burch Kira Bag // Pink Sandals 

AE Paper waist Shorts  - TTS wearing the XS (On sale for $21) // AE White Eyelet Top (Sold out but another beautiful AE white blouse here and here) // Brown Sandals

AE Paper Waist Shorts in Red  - Wearing the XS (On sale for $21) // Stripe Top // Brown Sandals (Just got THESE chambray sandals from AE) 

Same AE Shorts // Button Up Cami // Denim Jacket

AE 90s Boyfriend Denim Short  - Wearing the 2 but exchanging for the 4 (On sale for $30) // Similar AE Eyelet Top // Brown Sandals

AE Blue Wrap Top  - Wearing the XS (On sale for $14 - Also in Pink) // White Jeans (AE Pair Here) // Blue Sandals

AE Floral Top  - Wearing the XS (On sale for $12 - Also in white eyelet) // White Jeans (AE Pair Here) // Pink Denim Jacket // Pink Sandals // TB Kira Bag

Similar AE Eyelet Top // AE Stretch Mom Jeans in Destroyed Medium Wash - Wearing the 2 Short (On sale for $37 and available in lots of washes/styles) // Blue Sandals 

Thanks for stopping by friends! I hope y'all enjoy these affordable finds. I actually just placed another AE order, so I'll be sharing more AE finds soon :) 

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Easter Basket Ideas

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Hello friends! I spent some time today working on Madeline's Easter basket. Needless to say, it was a bit more challenging this year than past years. I tend to order things, but with many of the Prime dates being extended, it took a little more searching. Between Target drive up, several items arriving on time via Prime and Walmart two day deliver, I not only was able to get Madeline's goodies together but also round up a handful of great Easter basket ideas for kids of all ages. If you're still looking for some ideas, I hope this post is helpful. From what I'm seeing right now, these items should be available for pick up or arrive in time. And if they won't, maybe this roundup will give you some ideas for similar findings :)

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Happy 5th Birthday Madeline

My Dear Madeline,

          How is it possible that my baby girl turns FIVE today?! I will never forget five years ago today, the excitement I felt meeting you for the first time. I knew I'd love you with all my heart, but I never could have ever imagined just how much I would love you. And that love has grown more and more each day.  I will never forget that feeling of holding you in my arms for the very first time. And now, I still get that same excitement each time I hold you and dance with you. Raising you has been the biggest privilege of my life, and I thank the Lord each and every day for making me your mama. I love to think on Psalm 118:30: As for God, His way is perfect. God knew what he was doing when He sent you to me, you saved me! Although I'm teaching you, you are actually teaching me and have taught me some of the greatest life lessons. I will never forget the day I found out you were a girl. I was so excited and could only imagine the fun we would have. Well that fun has proven to be more than I ever could imagine! Not only knowing you're my precious daughter but also realizing you're without a doubt my very best friend. I love every second I have with you and all the fun we have. I'm learning every single day how important it is to cherish our times because it goes by all too quickly. Time certainly does fly when you're having fun. You are my whole world and everything in it. You've stollen your Mama's heart forever. I simply cannot imagine life without you. I pray that you will never loose that magical twinkle in your eye. You are so smart, energetic, and your smile and laughter are contagious. I adore your imagination and love getting lost in it with you. I love dancing together to all the Disney songs and singing every song on the Frozen II soundtrack until we're out of songs to sing. I pray that you will never forget how to slow down and take in each moment as you remind me to every day. I hope you never stop believing in fairy magic, unicorns and mermaids. Your sweet, gentle spirit towards your puppy sister and all animals touches my heart. Your fascination for all sea life, sharks and taking care of those who need help demonstrates the tenderness in your heart. Never forget that hard work, determination and trusting all your plans with Jesus will take you just where you are to go. Never stop chasing your dreams of becoming a marine biologist and working for the Georgia Aquarium one day. Never loose that precious "childlike faith" that the Lord longs for us to have. Your sweet prayers are such a demonstration of just that, and especially when you realize a prayer has been answered and remember to credit it all to God. Most importantly, never forget just how much I love you and how Jesus loves you even more than that! Always cling to Psalm 27:1. I pray that no matter where life takes you, you will never forget to be kind, show love and be a light for the Lord. I just adore every single ounce of you and am so very honored to be your Mama. I love you more than words could ever tell. 

Love,

Mama