Flawless Face

Hi babes!

Wasn't it just Friday?! Oh my word the weekends fly by these days! I cannot believe summer is almost over! AHH!! It has been so hot in Iowa this summer. Being from Southeast Missouri, I am used to this kind of heat, but my goodness, I am ready for fall! This weather brings me to what I am talking about on this "Makeover Monday."

I know you are probably thinking, "what does the weather have anything to do with beauty?!" Well, it has a lot to do with it! Have you ever been out in the heat with a "full face" and you can literally feel your makeup melting off? Btw, if you don't know what I mean when I say "full face" this is when I wear foundation, concealer, setting powder, bronzer, highlight, etc. The whole she-bang! Lol. If you have suffered from your makeup feeling like it is melting off when you are outside in the summer, I have found your saving grace!

BOOM! 😀

This foundation/concealer combo is going to become your new best friend! Since I was old enough to wear foundation, I have searched high and low for a foundation and concealer that has great coverage and lasts all day, even through these hot summer days. I have heard from numerous beauty/fashion bloggers how amazing  "Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay All Day" foundation is. I kept putting it off and just giving excuses on why not to purchase. Finally, I decided to give it a try and thought if I don't like it, I can just return. Well, I didn't have to because after the first day of wearing, I was in love!

Y'all, I am serious when I say this foundation is the best! It makes my face look flawless all day long! I hate having to touch up my foundation during the day, but with this product, I don't have to. It's just amazing! If you are looking for a new full coverage foundation, I highly recommend this one. It will change your makeup routine forever! 😊

Another product I have to thank for a flawless face is my concealer. Again, I saw so many beauty/fashion bloggers and the Jaclyn Hill (my beauty idol) rave about this product..."Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer" Go ahead and look at the reviews...you won't see many people saying bad things about it. This concealer was definitely a game changer for my makeup routine. It is my favorite product by far! After applying my foundation, I apply this under my eyes, down my nose, chin, and then blend with my damp beauty blender. When you use this, you will be disappointed you didn't try it sooner. I was!

As always, I am just giving my opinion on these products and they may not work well for others. I hope y'all have a great week and I will see you back here Wednesday for "Wear it Wednesday!"

XOXO,

Jen Miracle

Friday Favorites // Blushing

Friiii-day! I am so happy to see you again! 😌

First, I want to apologize for not having my "Wear it Wednesday" post this week. My little family and I are going through a really tough time in your lives so I have been putting all of my focus on our situation. I hope you all understand and please keep those prayers coming. You have no idea how much I appreciate all the support from you guys. 😗

On a happy note, I am back and here to give you my "Friday Favorites!" I am so excited about today's post! Mainly because it focuses around my absolute favorite color, PINK! The hottest color right now in fashion is the color, blush. I am dying over anything and everything in the color blush so much so that I am considering bringing some blush accents to my living room. My husband probably won't care for it too much, but since I decorate our home, I get the last say so! Hehe.

So today I bringing my home items in the color, blush. Let's go!

I am swoon with these 4 items and really want them in my living area.


1. DENY Designs Mathca Blush Five-Piece Gallery Wall Art Print Set:  These wall art prints from Nordstrom are be-u-ti-ful! They would look amazing in my living room since I already have turquoise accents.

2. Mainstays Velvet Decorative Pillow- I just can't with these throw pillows! They are blush, velvet, and under $10! These will definitely be joining my home! Velvet is another trend that is hot right
now!

3. LALA + Bash Davis Blackout Window Panels- you cannot beat this price! These are part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and such a steal! So gorgeous and you get two panels in each purchase! This is rare because window panels usually do not come in a pair.

4. Xhilaration- Blush Long Faux Fur Throw- Blush and faux fur. Need I say more! This is a gorgeous throw and for under $20, you just cannot beat that! I have this weird obsession with throw blankets and have too many to count. I think I can add one more to the collection. What do you think?! Hehe.

That is it for today, folks! I really hope you enjoyed and may bring some blush into your life. It is such a beautiful color and makes me happy every time I see this color. If you purchase any of these items, please feel free to share a pic in the comments below!

Have a fab weekend and I will see you back here on Monday for "Makeover Monday!"

XOXO,

Jen Miracle

Makeover Monday // Tanning Routine

Oh, Monday, how I loathe you...most of the time. Anyone feel like it was Friday like yesterday?! These high temps seem like they are slowly going away. Yay for that! I love summer but this 105 degree weather is for the birds. I just want to stay in the house all day! The pool isn't even fun when it's this hot! 😓

Ok, you guys didn't come here to listen to me complain about the weather...sorry! 😉 For this "Makeover Monday," I thought I would bring you my self tanning routine with the products that I love-love-love! I was never a self tan type of person except the occasional spray tan and a user of Jergen's Natural Glow. I literally started using a self tanner this past year and I am so bummed that I didn't try it sooner.

I used to be a die hard tanning bed user...I know! So bad! I even have a tanning bed, but it has not been used in almost 3 years. I decided that it is very dangerous and I am getting older so the whole "tanning bed" look is not attractive. Sorry if this offends anyone,  but that is just my opinion.

So, let's get started! 😀

The first self tanner I ever used was Fake Bake Flawless. I did my research and found that this product had excellent reviews! I was a little skeptical at first because of the low price. You know the saying, "you get what ya pay for!" Well, after using my first time, I was blown away! It literally is flawless! No orange tone or streaks! It fades evenly and lasts anywhere from 3-7 days, depending on how often you shower. I use this one weekly.

Another self tanner that I looove is St. Tropez. It is more of a splurge but gives such a beautiful dark tan! I only use this for special occasions. Haha!

My routine for both products is simple but does require some steps.

1.) After the kiddos go to bed, I shower, shave, and exfoliate with a sugar scrub from Bath & Body Works or my St. Tropez scrub. This is a very important step because you want your tan to be evenly and last longer.
2.) Once I have shaved and exfoliated, I will make sure I am completely dry before applying the self tanner.
3.) Now it is time to apply the self tanner! Yay! Since this product is a spray bottle (yaaasss) I spray 4 times onto the mit that comes with the Fake Bake Flawless kit. I start with my legs and spread evenly on each leg going in a circular motion. This is very important that you blend, blend, blend!! I use about 4 sprays on each leg. The St. Tropez is a mousse, which is fab, and this requires pumps instead of sprays.
4.) Next, I will do step 3 on the rest of my body. I bet you are thinking, "How the heck do you apply to your back?!" Haha. Well,  I will either not tan my back or have my husband do it. In the colder months I will only tan my upper body, but in the summer I tan my entire body.
5.) Once I have tanned my entire body, I will rub the mit over my hands just give them a little color but not too much. Now that I am finished I will let it dry for about 5- 10 minutes before dressing so it doesn't rub the tanner off.
6.) Now it's bedtime! Lol. I let it set over night and rinse off in the shower the next morning. It does not rub off on your sheets so you do not have to worry about that. The longer it sets, the darker the tan will be.

That is it boys and girls! Super simple and easy for a flawless tan! Both self tanners will last 3-6 months depending on how often and how much you use. Can't beat that! Cheaper than a tanning bed and much safer! This is after my rinse off shower the next morning. I love how it gives me a great glow without looking "too dark or orange."

I hope y'all have a fabulous Monday and I will see you back here on Wednesday for "Wear it Wednesday!"

XOXO,

Jen Miracle