A few projects in the making..

Sorry about the long writing break. Things have been crazy with post-grad stuff and projects in making for the wedding, for myself, and for the future. So I figured I’d update with a little information on what I’ve been up to lately, some products I’ve picked up on the way, and just some of my … Continue reading

One more thing…

I was browsing through Etsy tonight and came across the cutest vintage chair signs. They gave that perfect beachy feel I’m going for. However, for two signs it was over $30.00. So I thought, why not try to do it myself? So, after looking around to find out a little instructions to guide me I … Continue reading

Bridal DIY Resources

Although most of my most recent posts have been beauty related, I have been doing a lot of DIY Wedding research. I’ve been looking for good DIY ideas to use in my own wedding and to help inspire other brides. Therefore, I wanted to use this opportunity to give you all some of what I … Continue reading

How I Wash My Makeup Brushes – Ice Cream Mochi Required

Everyone has their way of washing their brushes. If you “Youtube” it I’m sure you will find a million tutorials of different and similar ways of washing brushes. While you could you use just plain brush cleaning solution there are also many other home recipes used for brush cleaning such as gentle baby shampoo and … Continue reading

Caution: This Post is Going to Be a Long One! Haul/Review/Swatches- Sigma, Benefit, Clinique, China Glaze, Coastal Scents.

Sorry for the week-long writing hiatus. There was just way too much going on this week! Now, although I love watching and reading about hauls, I can’t help but sometimes feel a little embarrassed to do my own. I don’t want them to sound as though I’m bragging, therefore I try to haul things that … Continue reading

The Winner is……

NIELLE! To determine the winner I used random.org to select a number from 1-13 ( the total number of comments). The first number chosen was 5.  Nielle, please email me at lyssalou89@gmail.com with your name and address so that I can send the prize out to you by tomorrow. I hope you enjoy the brushes … Continue reading

And the Giveaway Begins…*Drumroll*

Now! And boy, am I excited. After reading the poll results- it seems like the readers have chosen the prize: The prize is the 6-piece Ecotools Brush Set! So, how can you be eligible for the first giveaway? The requirements are: 1. Submit a comment to this post telling me which subject posts you enjoy … Continue reading

Received my new Sigma set and I am lovin’ it.

Woohoo! I received the set of synthetic Sigma brushes I won in the Beauty and the Nails giveaway. And so far….I love them.  They are soft, gorgeous, and very professional looking. I will post a review of them after I have used them a few times, but as of now they are waiting to be … Continue reading

I found THE DRESS.

Yes, that’s right. I found my wedding dress!!! I know it’s a little early for a June 2012 wedding, but it was necessary. I bought it just a couple weeks before it was discontinued on April 15. It is Maggie Sottero’s Paigely and was just perfect for me for a number of reasons. While on … Continue reading

Just Arriving From the Stone Age. I Learned How to Use Youtube.

So, as my title says- I just learned how to use Youtube. I know, I’m a few light-years behind. But that’s what happens when your last four years have been taken over by tests, studying, and labs. Although, I won’t be making videos of my own, I thought I would share with you all some … Continue reading