Be My Valentine!

Ahhhh Valentine's Day!  While i was never a huge fan of this particular holiday, my perspective changed once my little girls were born.  Having them in my life made me want to celebrate the heck out of this day!  But you know, it's not all about them!  Here are a few things this mommy is absolutely loving right now!  

Too Faced Sweetheart Perfect Flush Blush - OK while at Sephora the other day, i absolutely fell in love with this stunner!  Aside from the fact that it's heart shaped and adorable, these lovely shimmery shades will brighten your complexion and give you that 'just made out with a super cute guy' flushed look instantly!  I have seriously found my new favorite blush!  I'm currently sporting it in Peach Beach! 

When i spotted this Picnic for Two basket at Anthropologie my heart skipped a beat!  Gosh it's been years since my hubby and i have gone on a picnic!  Wait, did i just say gosh?!  I'm getting old! Ok focus Carla... Sometimes, it's the simple things that fill heart.  I may have to pick this up and plan a little picnic for us... now if only this dang snow would finally go away!  Can you tell i've had enough?  We are snowed in again!  Ok enough ranting... 

Valentines' Days is synonymous with pink right?  Well, i think i've found the perfect pink to dazzle your manis and pouts this V Day! Check out this spectacular Bobbi Brown 'Uber Pinks' polish in pink peony!  This shade will turn heads!  Perhaps i'm a bit partial to the name as peonies are my absolute favorite flowers!  If you're looking for the perfect compliment to your pretty pink mani, consider this stunning Jouer Lip Gloss in Malibu... or if  you want to be real matchy matchy, they also make a pretty little pink in "peony"! These glosses add just the right amount of color while keeping your pretty pout hydrated and looking its best!  I absolutely adore them!

One might say i have a slight obsession with Alex and Ani bracelets!  I can't help myself... they're just so addicting! I swear, the bigger the stash the better the arm candy!  I hope my sweetie surprises me with this pretty little number... but if not, i'll get it for myself!  Why not right?! 

Everybody loves a sweet love note!  With all this new technology, emails, text messages etc... love notes have become a thing of the past.  But this old fashioned girl still loves a great hand written love note... this card completely stole my heart!  

Whatever you decide... i hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!  If you don't have a valentine... consider making today all about you!  We all need a little pampering... why not pamper your pretty little self!  Happy Valentine's Day lovies! xoxo Carla

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If you follow me on Instagram, then you've already seen this but it's that time of year again!  Allure Magazine is holding their annual Beauty Blogger of the Year Awards!  I encourage you all to enter.  I had the most amazing experience as a finalist last year and can honestly tell you that's it's been a life changing experience! I'm so grateful to Allure for giving me such an incredible opportunity and seeing something special in my blog.  For all of you that think... 'they'll never pick me' ENTER... you never know!  Pssst... i was one of those who thought they'd never pick me... but they did!  Good luck everyone!  Can't wait to cheer the finalists on! 

Lazy Beauty Essentials

 

You know... just because I'm a beauty blogger doesn't mean I want to spend hours getting myself ready!  In fact, as much as I love to share some quality time with my makeup, I have many days where I'm either pressed for time or just simply don't have it in me to put on a full face!  This, however, doesn't mean I have to look a wreck when I leave the house either!  You see, all I have to do is reach for some of my favorite multi-tasking friends and I'm all set!  Here's my list of 'lazy beauty' must haves!

 

If you followed my journey in Allure's Beauty Blogger Awards, you may remember that one of our challenges was specifically titled 'lazy beauty' which you can read about here and here.  Well, two of the items that I featured for that Allure challenge still make it on to today's list!  They're THAT good! 

 

Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Bricks in Bronze has been a staple in my makeup wardrobe for years now.  I have yet to take a Caribbean vacation without it!  I love that you can wear it as a shadow or swipe it all over your face for a slight shimmery bronzed look. 

 

Benefit's They're Real mascara is simply my 'holy grail' mascara!  No matter how many others I've tried, and there have certainly been some good ones, I always come back to this pretty baby!  The tip of the brush is spiky making it perfect for really getting in there and getting those lashes "batting" proof! 

 

Stila's Convertible Color is such a fun and easy way to add a pretty little glow on any given day.  A few dabs of this beauty will wake your pretty little face right up!

 

I fell hard for Jouer's Crème Shadow Crayons when I first introduced their spring 2013 line to you guys.  These crayons pack on the color and can be quite versatile depending on the color of choice.  I've used them as shadow, liner, highlighter and have even dabbed some on my lips for a little added dimension.  Love!

 

OK, I'm clearly a walking billboard for IT Cosmetics these days.  I've never met a product of theirs that I didn't love.  Their CC Cream is serious business! It's color correcting and infused with anti-aging ingredients making this perfect for my skin!

 

When it comes to washing everything off at night... I hear you, i'm tired too!  But I NEVER let a day go by where my face isn't properly washed!  How you ask?  Well, I keep Aveeno's Makeup Removing wipes on my nightstand to ensure that if I'm too tired to 'formally my face, I will never have an excuse not to!  Period!

 

Well, there you have it.  These are some of my favorite 'lazy beauty' must haves!  What are your faves? 

 

Thank you SO MUCH for reading! XOXO Carla - FMM