The "no makeup" makeup look… aka everyday look

Hey everyone! What is your no make up make up look? The things you put on before you run out the door on a busy morning? What are the products you always reach for?

 My skin is NOT perfect like some people, so I always apply some kind of bb cream or tinted moisturizer when getting ready to even out my skin tone. I also HAVE to use concealer, I have dark circles, it's hereditary, no matter how much sleep I get. Ugh, I sound like a beaut don't I? So, I first apply my moisturizer, Then I apply whatever I am feeling that day. Sometimes it is my Dr. Jart bb cream, sometimes I reach for Laura Mercier or Nars, I do have a lot to choose from but I have been reaching for Smashbox camera ready BB cream a lot lately. It gives good coverage and looks natural. It primes, protects, hydrates, controls oil and perfects. If you have had bad luck with BB creams, you may want to give this one a try. They have lots of colors to choose from and I really like the formula.

The concealer I love is from the UK and I have to get it off ebay, so when I run out and I don't have it in time, I normally use the Maybelline fit me. Then,  I will pop on some bronzer to look alive.  I love  Tart Park Avenue Princess.

 I use some blush (I am a huge blush girl) and mascara. This month I have been using my stippling brush and applying the dream bouncy cream blush. I'm obsessed with the feel of this product, so squishy, lol.

Last, I will apply some mascara. I have been reaching a lot this month for the Clump Crusher mascara or The Rocket. They both are good drugstore mascaras for an everyday look. They look natural, don't flake or smudge.

Finally, for lips I just grab some gloss. My thin lips need some help so I use the Too Faced Glamour Gloss volumizing lip gloss and done!

Those are some of my staples for my no make up make up! I would love to know yours! Leave a comment below!

Battle of the Blue Eyeliners

Here are 3 blue eyeliners I have tried… one my hand from left to right are 1. HoneyBee Gardens- Blue Jeans, 2. Trish McEvoy - Arabian Nights, 3. Maybelline master drama-sapphire blue


I love the look of a blue eyeliner, although a subtle look. The picture

 below is not one that I would wear during the day, it is a bit to dramatic for me.  The Maybeline is a great choice because it gives great color and it is from the drugstore, it doesn't smudge and last a long time. The Trish McEvoy gel eyeliner is expensive, that is the downside. It has a very soft application and glides on so nice. You barley have to give any pressure while applying. The color is a dark blue and is beautiful. The last one is the honeybee gardens. I love the color it is like a green blue. It is a natural eyeliner. It glides on smooth, however it did smudge on me. :( I do have oily eyelids, but I did prime them before applying, so I am not sure if it is just me or just the formula.

Dramatic blue cat eye

Natural Deodorant

Hello all and Happy Spring! Finally some warmer weather and sunshine!

 I wanted to talk today about Natural deodorant. How fitting since he weather is getting warmer :) I feel like natural deodorant has gotten a bad wrap. I get that it is not for everyone. Some people really need the strong stuff, especially when exercising.  I don't sweat much, so the natural stuff works great for me. I also love the fact that they are free from chemicals and work along with the body. Regular deodorants contain lots of chemicals including aluminum. Antiperspirants also block the body from releasing and purging the toxins through the sweat glands and end up storing them in the tissue around the armpit area and the breast. So, It's best to try to convert over to the natural side!

Searching for a natural deodorant can be tricky and takes some time to find one that suits you, and your funk! What works for me may not work for you, but here are some of my recommendations.

The first to fight the funk is…. FUNK BUTTER!

 Their website states" You've got the funk, we've got the butter.

The odor-absorbing power of baking soda is behind this natural product, with microfine vegetable powders and Kaolin clay to help absorb moisture and keep you cool. It's exfoliating, moisturizing, and equally effective under arms or between toes. This product boasts one of our longest shelf lives, and a little goes a long way.

Here's a hint: Have your funk butter for sometime and its a bit dry? Add a few drops of oil and stir... voila! good as new ;) "

The second, and the one I am currently using Alvera All Natural Aloe and Almonds deodorant. It smells nice, However it is wet when you put it on since it is a roll on, so you kind of have to do the funky chicken around the bathroom to dry it, or my favorite way ~ put it on right before blow drying your hair and kill two birds with one stone! Dry pits, dry hair!

The third suggestion is Lavilin, This is the one I plan to try next after my Alvera is gone. I am going to get the cream but they do offer a roll on as well. This deodorant claims one application will be enough for days! That sounds awesome to me!

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Clarins Gentle Renewing Brightening Peel

What type of exfoliation do you prefer? Do you like the physical exfoliators, or the chemical exfoliators, or do you not exfoliate at all?

The physical exfoliators are the scrubs that have exfoliating beads or rough particles that slough off the dead skin. I happen to like both the physical and the chemical. It just depends on my mood :) I  keep a facial scrub in the shower and manually scrub once a week.

The Chemical exfoliator is a liquid that exfoliates the skin by wiping away dead skin cells to unclog pores and reveal a brighter complexion. They normally consist of AHA's or Gylcolic acid. All you need to do is soak a cotton pad and swipe the solution all over your face.

My skin is super sensitive and prone to breakouts. I have to be very careful what I use on my skin. My favorite Chemical Exfoliator is by Clarins and is the Gentle Renewing Brightening Peel. It is not a "peel" so don't let that word scare you. It is like a toner but with the benefits of a peel, to basically lift aways all the dead skin cells on the top layer of your skin. It is very gentle, it doesn't sting and it doesn't irritate my skin at all.

The ingredients are ~

• Tamarind fruit extracts exfoliate and brighten
• White nettle flower extracts have astringent capabilities
• Mimosa tenuiflora extracts help soothe skin

This Peel is directed for use only 1 to 2 times per week after cleansing.  I highly recommend this product!

Flat Irons!

Let's talk about hair baby! It's been awhile, right? My sweet cousin Cathy was asking me a question about flat irons, so this post is for you Cathy!  The main goal for flat ironing the hair is to get it sleek and straight right? They make it so complicated with all the different kinds and different prices, then through in words like, Ceramic, tourmaline, titanium, infrared heat, negative ions, say wha? It's not that complicated, I promise. First, start with a shampoo that is SLS free, use a good oil to lube up your hair ( that sounded weird) Like Argan oil, and never flat iron wet hair, that is a no!

Use these guidelines to choose your flat iron:

Ceramic: good for thick to thin hair, frequent use, normal or moderately damaged hair.

Example: Chi flat iron around $90


Tourmaline : Thin to Coarse Hair, normal to Damaged, frequent use


Example:  the GHD flat iron,  around $155 but we are talking semi precious stones people, tourmaline doesn't play. It is crushed and fused together or layered on top of the ceramic to give it that negative ion boost, it is healthy for the hair, and creates less damage, and gives the hair some TLC.  It is worth the extra bucks.

Which one will you choose?

Love you Cathy!

Luvocracy and a Givaway for 10 credit!

Hi Everyone! So, one question…. how much do you love Pinterest? LOVE it right? That's what I thought. Now, I am going to introduce something new to "Luv," it is a social website that you can pin items that you like to different boards, but actually BUY the products, brilliant! You can follow people that you "trust" and then see what things they like and if you like it you can purchase it directly on the Luvocracy  website. I love how you can see what other people like and try their favorite things.

I have created a Spring and Summer board that shows my favorite fashion looks, shoes, accessories as well as beauty must have's for the warmer season ahead. Now here comes the fun part. Luvocracy is giving away a $10.00 credit towards your first purchase to one of my lucky readers! How much do you Luv that?

Here is how to enter the giveaway…. You must click on this Luvocracy link http://www.luvocracy.com/kraft and sign up through my link. ( yes, it's free) Check out my Spring and Summer board! You will "LUV" it "TRUST" me! Can't wait to trust you all on Luvocracy as well!


The Giveaway ends March. 24th and the winner will be announced on April. 1st. Giveaway rules


Good Luck and Happy Spring!

Detangling Spray

Hi Everyone! Do you have issues with tangled hair when you get out of the shower? I always have a spray detangler on hand for myself and my kids. It is not fun when you go to brush you or your kids hair, especially the girls, and hear the complaining because of the knots and tangles. It can be painful!

The first tip to know to avoid tangles and knots in the hair is to apply your shampoo to the scalp and massage it in, let the shampoo coat the rest of the hair and rub into the underside of the hair near the neck. Try not to bring the hair up to the top of your head and rub all around, that will cause knots. No bueno!

In addition, use a good conditioner in the shower and brush it through with a wide tooth comb before rinsing.

After you get out of the shower towel dry the hair and apply a leave on conditioner or detangling spray and comb through.

The detangler that I have been loving is also a heat protectant, so it protects the hair from blow drying as well. It smells so wonderful, very island like, it has a coconut smell that I adore. It is called Beauty Protector and I got it from Birchbox.  However, I also have heard wonderful things about Unite 7 seconds detangler and Its a 10 Miracle leave in.  I plan on buying the Unite after my Beauty Protector is gone so I can compare! Stay tuned!

I also think it is very important to get a good paddle brush to comb through the hair really well to aid in getting out the knots and tangles. Hope this post helps! xxoo