Happy Friday!

I la la LOVE this Ink Illusion "Coco" temporary tattoo transfer design, especially on Leighton Meester! These designs were inspired by the Chanel temporary tattoos models wore at the Spring 2010 runway show in Paris. The set includes about 35 designs of jewelled swallows, pearls, and rhinestones for $19.95! Just mix & match for a variety of looks!

Just apply the temporary tattoo design with water and easily remove with baby oil without damaging your skin! These designs can be purchased here. I hope ya'll have a lovely weekend!

XOXO ♥

Get the Look: Autumn Basics

I joined Looklet earlier this year and absolutely LOVE the website ♥ You can create & style different models using thousands of hot fashion items! I'm gonna be using the site to recreate outfits for the girl next door. This is a great transition outfit from Summer to Fall:

Here's how you can get the look for less shopping at one of my fave stores, Target. Yeah, I'm 26 and STILL shop for Junior clothes! This entire outfit costs about $116 + tax but who doesn't already own some of these basic items?!

Xhilaration Short Sleeve Sweater Tee - Natural: $16.99


Merona Bamboo Fiber Woven Print Scarf - Purple: $12.99


Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Skinny Jean - Dark Wash: $22.99


Mossimo Supply Co. Kena Riding Boots - Cognac: $34.99


Leather Wrap Bracelet w/ Stones & Grommets: $12.99


Leather Bracelet w/ Gold Links - White: $14.99

Target just has the cutest clothes & accessories! An over-sized tee + skinny jeans + boots + a scarf = a casual everyday look for Fall. Just add accessories!

XOXO ♥

So Outdated

I haven't blogged since September of last year and have totally missed it! A lot has happened since then...I married my bestfriend on June 18th, 2011 ♥ We had a Southern style wedding, went to Disney World for our Honeymoon, & now we're living "Happily Ever After".

I'm currently working on a DIY project for my Halloween costume; this oh-so-chic Carrie Bradshaw Ballerina Skirt:


I'll definitely upload pics in a future post and may even have a contest for one lucky girl to win their very own Carrie Bradshaw inspired tutu!

I've been such a busy bee this past year & never recorded/uploaded any YouTube videos. How could I possibly have time for a YouTube Channel, Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, and everything else?! So, I've decided to post any future hair/makeup tutorials, hauls, etc. right here on my blog. I am very sorry for the lack of updates & have missed ya'll bunches!

XOXO ♥

Update

Okay...so I know ya'll are wondering, "Where are all the DIY projects she promised?!" I'm currently working on enough items to open my own etsy.com store! Etsy is a website to buy & sell all things handmade. I want to design & create so many things & have a lot of great ideas. I'll definitely link my store in a future post. I'm really excited about it!

I've been a busy bee at the dance studio all week. I choreograph dances before going to the studio to instruct students. When I open my Etsy store I'll spend my days working on projects & YouTube videos before work. I have a lot to do!

I was gonna start the P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program but injured my leg muscle dancing Monday night. I should be able to start this upcoming week. I've been drinking lots of water & eating healthier. I'll keep ya'll updated on my fitness routine & hopefully be able to stick with it!

I've totally been craving Olive Garden's fresh salad with warm garlic breadsticks lately! Doesn't it look delicious?! Maybe my babylove can take me there really soon ♥ Yummy...

XOXO ♥

mark.com Products Haul/Review

I recently purchased & received skincare products from mark.com & decided I would do a haul/review. These are the products I chose & have been using daily:

That's Deep Purifying Gel Cleanser: This soap-free cleanser banishes pore cloggers & I love how gentle it is on my sensitive skin ♥ It's blended with black willow bark extract to promote a clear & smooth surface & sugar maple to boost skin's natural exfoliation. I also love the fresh scent! I wash my face twice daily (morning & night) and three times when I workout.

Berry Grand Super Exfoliating Beads: This product contains cranberry & pomegranate seeds combined with apricot seed powder & oil-absorbing rice powder. I definitely don't like the smell but do like how I can control the amount of beads I mix with the cleanser & how it gently massages my face. I use the exfoliating beads at least once a day.

Get Clearance Anti-Acne Blemish Treatment Gel: I LOVE this stuff ♥ This product contains salicylic acid with a powerful mix of black willow bark & sugar cane to keep excess oil under control. It goes on clear & doesn't leave my skin dry. I've definitely seen results after using this for only a few days. Hopefully, I'll continue to see improvements! I apply the gel twice daily (morning & night).

For my first ever YouTube video I've decided to recreate a celebrity inspired look. I've chosen two of Nina Dobrev's Seventeen Magazine photos & I'm gonna incorporate both of the looks into one. I love the total look from photo #1 (hair, makeup, outfit, & accessories). I love her big chunky ring & nails from photo #2. I think Nina is so gorgeous ♥

I'm gonna record the video Friday & hopefully have it edited & published by Saturday. I'll definitely keep ya'll posted!

XOXO ♥

Fall Must-Haves

I love layering & these are the perfect pieces for when the weather gets cooler ♥ Here are a few cover-ups (and a really cute pair of ballet flats) from Victoria's Secret I want for Fall:

Sequin Bed Jacket (Gold): $89.50 found here.

Striped Dolman Crewneck (Uniform Navy): $58 found here.

Cotton & Cashmere Cozy Open Cardigan Sweater (Chocolate Cherry Heather): $58 found here.

Report Jeweled Flat (Black): $69 found here.

XOXO,

August Faves ♥

Okay, so I know I'm a bit late but I wanted to share my favorites for August. These are hair/makeup products I recently purchased & have been using daily:

Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness smoothing leave-in creme: This conditioning anti-frizz potion is fused with extracts of mandarin balm & pearls. The nourishing moisturizers leave my strands smooth all day long & has a yummy scent!


Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly mousse for easy tousling: This stuff smells like wild violet & pomegranate! It's really lightweight & doesn't leave my hair crunchy which I love ♥


Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly tousling spray gel: This frizz blasting spray gel keeps my hairstyle messy without being sticky. It leaves my hair soft & touchable!


Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly flexible style hairspray: This stuff has a fabulous violet splash fragrance & flexible formula that leaves my tousled hair touchable...not stiff. It's definitely my fave hairspray!


Leighton Meester uses the Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly collection & I love her hair ♥

Hard Candy Kaleyedescope Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Ab Fab: It's a perfect palette of highly pigmented wet/dry shadow baked on a terracotta disk to preserve color. It instantly brings color to my eyes & is only $6.00 at Walmart!


Hard Candy 1,000 Lashes fiberized lash weave mascara in Divine Purple: It lengthens & volumizes my lashes with a tint of purple that really makes my brown eyes pop. I heart this stuff ♥ and it's only $9.00 at Walmart! I didn't see this product on the Hard Candy or Walmart websites so maybe it's only sold in select stores.

I've also been burning a Mainstays Sweet Pea scented candle everyday that I purchased at Walmart which makes my room smell really good. Let me know your August favorites!

XOXO,
Jenroxursox