Favorite Face Products

1.Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer  2.L'oreal True Match Powder 3.Maskcara Illuminator  4.Body Shop Highlighter  5.Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation  6.Laura Mercier Setting Powder  7.MAC Blush  8.Rimell Natual Bronzer

Today i'm sharing my favorite face products. I've tried several brands, both expensive brands and drugstore brands and I've been able to find quite a few products at a lower price that I really like. There are some products that i'm willing to spend more on, but if a cheaper one does the same job then I'll definitely use it!

1.Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer: I went through a phase where I tried to find the best under eye concealer. I swear I tried 20 different types and some were ok, but I was never really satisfied. I also ended up wasting a lot of money. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't even like this Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer when I fist tried it, but for some reason I adjusted and now I can't go without it! It's definitely my favorite under eye concealer and beats any of the more expensive brands I've tried. It goes on really smoothly, doesn't crease and lasts all day.

2.L'oreal True Match Powder: I use this powder on my face every day after I apply my foundation and I really like it. I've tried MAC and other expensive brands and I feel like this one does a great job at a fraction of the cost.

3.Maskcara Illuminator: First of all, if you don't follow Maskcara's blog go follow it now! She's an amazing beauty blogger and I absolutely love her. This illuminator is from her makeup line and it's amazing. I typically mix it with my under eye concealer to help cover dark circles and brighten my eyes. It looks like it's going to be really shimmery when you open it, but once you blend it it's really pretty.

 4.Body Shop Highlighter: I love the body shop. They have amazing products, but I especially like their makeup. I bought this highlighter on a whim one day and i'm so glad I did. It's the perfect shade and it gives you the perfect highlight without being overwhelming or shimmery. I typically use this product under my eyes and at the tops of my cheeks for a highlighted look. I use the shade 01. The Body Shop is having a 50% off sale right now with free shipping, so go and get some of their products while they're on sale :)

5.Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation: I have super oily skin. It's bad and I hate it. I've tried so many different products to help control the oil and I finally pinned down some products that really help! This foundation is one of them (I'll share some others in my favorite skincare products post). It's super cheap and it lasts all day. If you have oily skin I highly recommend it.

6.Laura Mercier Setting Powder: This product is a little pricey, but 100% worth it! I had never used a Setting powder in my life until I came across this product on a beauty blog one day. I researched it and passed it up because it was pricey, but kept coming back to it. I finally ordered it and I'm so glad I did. I use this to set my makeup once i'm done with everything and it gives your face a really pretty finished look. It's hard to explain, but it just pulls everything together.

7.MAC Blush: I use the shade Peachy Keen. This blush is a simple peachy/pink color and I really like it. I've had it for almost a year and I still have a ton left. A little bit goes a long way. The main thing I like about it is that it's not super shimmery. I don't like shimmer on my face because i'm already oily and I don't want to add to the effect! MAC has a ton of great blush colors and I can't wait to try some other ones.

8.Rimell Natual Bronzer: I've been using this bronzer for years. It's cheap, it's not orange, it lasts all day, and it doesn't have shimmer like most bronzers do. I use the shade 022 "Sun Bronze".

*All items are linked above.

Favorite Eyeshadow Palettes

1. Urban Decay Naked 3  2. NYX Suede  3. Forever 21 Love & Beauty Natural  4. Urban Decay Naked 2

Finally... a makeup post! I love makeup almost as much as I love clothes, so I'm pretty excited to share some of my favorite products.

Today is all about my top favorite eyeshadow palettes. A couple of them are really affordable and a couple are a little more pricey, but totally worth the investment! I like to buy most of my makeup at Ulta because they always have a coupon that you can use and they have a rewards card that is pretty awesome. 

1. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette: I can't say enough good things about this palette! If you like rosy/gold/purple/pink tones then this is the palette for you.  It has a variety of shades and some are matte and some are have more shimmer, which I really love for layering.  I can honestly say I use this palette every day. It is quite expensive, but 100% worth the investment. I've had mine for about 6 months now and I expect it to last at least another 6 months, if not more.

2. NYX Suede Palette: I'm a huge fan of NYX Cosmetics. They are super affordable and great quality. I have a couple of their palettes and I honestly love them all, but I really love the colors in the Suede palette. It has some taupe and gold colors as well as a couple of dark tones that are really pretty. The best part? It's only around $12! The only thing about it, which is to be expected with cheaper eyeshadow, is that the color payoff isn't as good.You have to get a little more shadow on your brush in order to get the color to show up.

3. Forever 21 Love & Beauty Natural Palette: I love the colors in this palette. They are the prettiest shades of pink and gold/rosy tones. If you're looking for a super cheap palette and you like these colors, then i'd definitely purchase this one. It's under $7.00 and for the price I think it's great! The only downside is just like the NYX palette, because it's cheaper, the color payoff isn't as great. 

4. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Urban Decay has 3 palettes like this and honestly, you could choose either one and i'm sure you'd be super happy, it just depends on what shades of color you like. This one has more earthy grey/taupe/brown tones where the Naked 3 palette is much more purple/pink. I honestly love both of them and switch back and forth between the two often, but i'd still have to say the Naked 3 is my favorite.  Add one of the Naked palettes to your Christmas list, I promise you'll thank me later! 

Palettes I can't wait to try: Urban Decay Naked (the 1st palette) , Lorac Pro and Pro 2 Palettes, and NYX Love in Paris (Parisian Chic).

*All items are linked above

Green Vest & Stripes

Vest: Old Navy (same vest, different color)  Shirt: Old Navy  Jeans: F21 (similar)  Boots: Kohls (almost identical) Watch: F21  Necklace: Old Navy

Gosh I love Old Navy! They are killing it lately with their styles. I've seen this striped turtleneck everywhere lately. I have to admit that I was kind of skeptical about it, but I got it on a great sale and decided that I'd give it a chance and i'm so glad I did. It's a perfect staple piece for winter outfits.

These vests... I can't say enough about them!They had the same ones last year and I bought one in every color. I was so glad when they brought them back this year, especially when they added this cute green color! Although I couldn't find this color online, I did link the other colors that they have. I've also seen the green one in stores. You can still get 30% off your entire purchase at Old Navy with the code EARLYBIRD.  

Have a great Thanksgiving!!

Leopard & Neon

Sweater: F21  Skirt: Old Navy Clutch: Old Navy (Similar) Shoes: Forever Young (similar)  Necklace: Old Navy  Watch: Kohls  Bracelet: F21

I love leopard with bright colors! Such a fun combo. This sweater is really comfortable and fun. It also doesn't hurt that it's under $20! I typically do most of my shopping at Forever 21 online because it's much easier than trying to browse through their store. They almost always have a 10% off coupon that you can use when you checkout. They also always do free shipping on $50 or more.  Here is the current 10% off coupon code: 10LUFQW 

This skirt is on sale right now and you can get an extra 30% off with the code EARLYBIRD. I love this skirt, especially with sweaters tucked in. It's a great staple item for your closet! 

*All items are linked above

Cobalt Blue

 Sweater: J Crew Factory  Coat: Old Navy  Jeans: Forever21 (Similar) Boots: Old Navy  Necklace: Mindy Mae's Market (Similar - on sale!)

This entire outfit is on sale today!! This coat is such a great way to add some color to your winter wardrobe. I have so many tops that I can't wait to pair it with. Right now you can get it for 30% off online or in store with the code EARLYBIRD!  I will say that it runs a little big. I had to go down one size. 

This sweater is also on sale! I bought it at the J Crew Outlet store at Traverse Mountain and it was a little cheaper than it is online. Their entire store is up to 60% off and you can get an additional 15% off purchases of $75 or more and an additional 20% off purchases of $125 or more. The sale ends today, so act fast! It's such a comfortable sweater and it can be paired with jeans for a more casual look or with a skirt for a more dressed up look.

*All items are linked above.

Marled Blazer & Some Exciting Sales

Blazer: Target  Tank: Old Navy  Jeans: H&M  Shoes: F21  Clutch: Old Navy  Necklaces: Old Navy/F21  Watch: Kohls

2 things i'm really excited about today....

1- Forever 21 is having a friends and family sale!! Use the code F21FRIEND to receive 20% off your entire order. This is a pretty big deal for F21 because typically the highest discount you can get is 10% off. I definitely can't wait to pick out some items.

2- You can redeem your Old Navy Super Cash now through 11/5. If you don't have super cash you can get 25% off your entire purchase online by using the code SAVE.

About this outfit... sometimes it's really fun to add a pop of color to your outfit! I find myself wearing a lot of black and grey, especially in the winter and adding something as simple as bright shoes or a clutch can add a lot to your outfit. 

I'm so happy that this blazer is still available (linked above). It's one of my recent finds and I love it! I'm really digging the marled print lately, it's definitely making it's way into my closet this fall. 

Marled Print Sweater

Sweater: Old Navy  Liquid Leggings: A Modern Boutique (Grey, Wine) Boots: Kohls  Hat: H&M  Watch: Kohls  Necklaces: Old Navy  Rings: F21

Old Navy does it again! This sweater is one of my favorites and the good news is that it's still available and it's on sale!(linked above)!! Right now Old Navy is celebrating their 20th Birthday with up to 60% off the entire store... you better believe I have a shopping cart full of items! 

I wore these liquid leggings in a post I did earlier in the year and I can't even describe how comfortable they are. Unfortunately they're sold out right now, but they do have them in grey and a wine color which a great too! I expect that the black ones will be re-stocked soon because they've sold out of them a few times and they do seem to re-stock them frequently. I would definitely order a size down on these though.

Holy Chic!

Tee: Old Navy on sale! Blazer: Old Navy  Jeans: F21 (Similar)  Shoes: Forever Young Shoes (American Fork location)

I definitely give Old Navy plenty of business! They had some amazing graphic tees (linked above) this summer and I ended up getting a few of them and they are perfect! I especially love the black Jadore one, which is still available! They also have these awesome blazers right now. They're made out of a really soft material so they're really comfortable and easy to wear (linked above).  I don't usually recommend store credit cards, but I will say that an Old Navy card is totally worth it if you are responsible and manage it well. You get extra savings and discounts as well as awesome rewards. It's one of the most beneficial cards I have.  Old Navy also does super cash quite frequently which can be a huge savings.

Fall Plaid

Shirt: H&M  Jeans: F21 (similar)  Booties: Forever Young Shoes  Watch: Kohls  Bracelet/Necklaces: F21

I think I have about 8 plaid shirts in my closet and I love them all! This one is from H&M and it's one of my favorites because it's so dang soft and comfortable. I couldn't find it online to link it, but it is currently in stores.

These booties are perfect for fall and probably some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. They look identical to TOMS wedge booties (here), but they were half the price! I got them on a buy one get one half off sale so I think I ended up paying only $18.00 for them. Again, I couldn't find them online, but I bought them in the American Fork Forever Young and I also saw them in the University Mall Forever Young.