NARS – Illuminator in “BLKR” I put this ALL OVER MY FACE first thing, and I love the healthy glow it gives. I felt all radiant and gorgeous like I was ready to face the world AND the party I was about to go to. Cargo – One Base Concealer + Foundation I feel like I’ve talked about this product ad nauseam, but I feel it’s worth a mention that I didn’t use foundation (I don’t care what the title says, this particular product is only good for concealing), and only dabbed this on my discolored spots. I loved how
Author: Kristen Grace
Beauty junkie, food obsessed, and constant wanderer.
5 Favorite Things – October 2019
Seneca Naturals Oatmeal Soap Bar – This has been so gentle to my pissed off skin that I can’t even tell you what a relief it was to use this in the shower. The gentle exfoliation has also been a bit of a game changer to my skin’s health. Deborah Lippmann Venus in Furs Nail Polish – This is so vampy and delicious, its been totally appropriate for the fall weather and the spooky vibes of Halloween. MAC Matte Lipstick in Kinkster – I truly did not expect to actually wear this as often as I have, but it’s fall
Week in Review #12
I was supposed to get my hair cut but then it got cancelled. I was supposed to see a haunted house but it got cancelled. I’m supposed to go to a party tonight. Who wants to bet it gets cancelled? Heeee, I hope not, there are going to be tacos and kittens there! See what *wasn’t* cancelled this week! I’ve got something new started with Blogs & Vlogs I love. I decided to discuss I Covet Thee and Hunida’s Blog. I love them both. I took a walk on the elegant side of things and made almond orange Panna Cotta.
Ground Bison Taco Salad
My man has a heritage straight out of Mexico. So anytime I make a recipe that is strongly influenced by flavors from south of the border, he gets pretty hyped. So you kinda know that when I said I was making ground bison taco salad, that he got pumped. And the recipe used brought the FLAVOR with cumin, paprika, chili powder, and some good old fashioned salt and pepper. It also was great to switch things up and use bison, which proved to be fun to try but really, you could make this with ground beef and be golden. But
10 Random Facts About Me
Like many kids who grew up in the nineties, I had a superhero crush on Sailor Moon. I was going to be her, except less ditzy and without the meatball head hairstyle. Plus, her boots were so on point, I wanted them in my closet. My first high end makeup piece was from Clinique when I was fourteen. It was their Superbalanced Foundation and I both treasured it and used it up quickly because, I NEEDED TO WEAR IT EVERYDAY. I rub my thighs aggressively when I’m stressed. I don’t know why this habit happened but there it is. I’m
Why I’m Winning at Life
I just did the move in with my boyfriend and for awhile I’ve had STUFF everywhere. Stuffed in corners, overflowing out of Sterilite bins, and bags that desperately needed unpacking. I ordered a bookshelf and some containers, the used my storage jiu jitsu skills and now everything has a place. THANK GOD. Someone told me I’ve been looking smaller. I got to say, “Oh, I’ve been working out.” I’ve been waiting to give that response, because I thought I’d sound all posh and stuff, but really, I just sounded like a giant nerd. Whatevs. I still look like I lost
The Quality Inn and Suites – a Hotel in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
I’ll be honest. My man and I are snobs when it comes to where we stay. We like boutique hotels. Places with character. Places where you feel a bit fancier than you normally would. So I bet you’re wondering why the hell we stayed at the Quality Inn and Suites. Welllll, there’s a LIMIT to how much we are willing to spend and I am sorry, but hotels in Rehoboth Beach are ridiculous. No way in hell am I spending $400-$500 for one night’s stay. Are you kidding me? It’s not like it’s the Ritz in the middle of New
Almond Orange Panna Cotta
I felt so elegant whipping up this Panna Cotta. That is until I screwed up one of the steps and then hastily tried to readjust the amount of gelatin that ended up in the pot, but whatevs. It sounds posh. I made Panna Cotta. AND it was an almond orange flavor. So there. This was quite the delicate little treat. You got the undercurrents of orange and almond, rather than having it be in your face. The texture was a wee bit thicker than pudding. I felt like someone with too much money and not enough good sense to get
Blogs & Vlogs: I Covet Thee and Hunida
I’m a blog reading junkie and YouTube is my version of TV. As a result, I’ve decided to share some of my favorite things to watch and read over the next few weeks/months/FOREVER. Hope you enjoy some of my own finds! I Covet Thee – Blog & YouTube Alix Coburn runs the blog and YouTube channel known as I Covet Thee. There, she talks home & lifestyle, fashion galore, a little bit of makeup, and vlogs like a champion. Since moving, I’ve been devouring her own moving series, and taking notes of the small changes she makes to her place
Week in Review #11
I. am. sick. I’m not a good person when I’m sick. I’m grouchy and tired and angry that food doesn’t sound appetizing. I love food. What is happening to meeeee? Regardless, I still managed to churn some sort of written whatever out this week. See that last sentence? It’s garbled because I’m SICK. (Overdramatic, yes. BUT I’M SICK.) I take a look at the Kryolan Icicle Gel and am left baffled and a wee bit grossed out by the snotty texture. Take a walk with me through Central Park in New York City, where I draw the line on how