THE BEST BRA EVER

Bra shopping can be a real pain in the ass challenge. Choosing where to shop, picking out styles, figuring out your size, trying on... it's a lot. Since it can be a little overwhelming, I wanted to share with you the BEST bra ever! 

I love sharing my top picks and favorite things with you all. Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty neat, huh? :)

Finding the perfect bra can be tricky. Cups don't fit right, there isn't enough padding, there's TOO much padding (can that really be a thing?)... you get the gist. Since I have a smaller chest, my wants in a bra are that it's comfy, cute, offers nice support/lift and has the right amount of padding. I don't need a bra to make me look 3 sizes bigger, however I do want to show that there are boobs here. ;) Regardless of your size, a bra with support is always a must-have!

I've fallen in love with the Sexy Illusions bra from Victoria's Secret, it is literally the best bra ever! 

This bra has "...raw-cut sides that smooth, lightweight lift and a plunge neckline that disappears under clothes, this is your go-to for day-to-night sexy." It is seriously so comfortable and flattering! Side smoothing in a bra isn't something I've ever really prioritize, however it's one of my favorite things about this one. The sides are a smooth and silky, lightweight fabric. I like this because it really does smooth everything out, doesn't dig in and feels weightless (no itchiness or irritating fabrics). 

The push-up is also great because it's the perfect amount of extra without being too much. Since I'm small-chested, I want a good amount of padding and "oomph!" but I don't want overkill. I feel sexy and confident in this bra while still looking natural and "realistic." If you prefer less padding/no push-up, there's also this lightly lined version. 

The bra comes in several different shades from lots of neutrals to really fun colors. I always buy a nude and black first since they're so versatile, however I have my eye on "Light Bordeaux" and "Frosty Purple." 

If you're looking for that perfect everyday bra, I would highly recommend trying the Sexy Illusions out. I feel so much better and more confident when I'm wearing a nice bra that fits well and looks good on. It's the little things!

**For sizing reference, I consider myself an "A," however I purchased the size 34B. I find that with all bras the cups on the A's are usually too tiny and the B's fit me better.**

xx,

Kristen

I've linked the bra & some other items from the Sexy Illusions line below.

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE | TOP 10 MUST-BUYS UNDER $120

In light of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I wanted to share some of my favorite things and what I'll be picking up from the sale! They definitely go big with the selection every year and sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming to narrow things down. 

With Fall approaching, I always think ahead so I can pick up a few new pieces for the upcoming season! A great way to re-vamp your wardrobe every season is to add a few really easy and affordable pieces that are versatile but won't break the bank. Here are my top styling pieces under $120 that I'm dying over! 

I love sharing my top picks and favorite things with you all. Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty neat, huh? :)

1. Pocket Tees 

I live in basic tees all year round so I'm definitely picking these long-sleeve ones up for the Fall & Winter! I love the v-neck style and there are so many different colors and prints. At only $19 each, I'm stocking up on multiple colors. My faves are the olive green and the grey & white stripes! For short sleeves, I also love this style (under $16) from the sale! 

2. Rebecca Minkoff Velvet Mini MAC

You guyssssssss, I literally died when I saw this in the sale! Does anyone remember when the classic Mini MACs blew up a few years ago?? I'm still obsessed and thought the velvet material of this one is perfect and super in for Fall. It comes in two colors and the price is amazing!

3. Le Specs Sunnies

Okay, real talk. You seriously need these. They're one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses (I have them in this pretty pink color) and I get compliments all the time! The regular price for these is great for the quality but now they're ON SALE! I'm definitely buying these gold ones so I have options ;) 

4. Adidas Logo Tank

Super basic but super cute! I actually don't own any of the Adidas logo tops so I thought I would pick this tank up during the sale. Usually their tops are $30-$80 so the sale price is a steal. They also have a sweatshirt version which is cute too! 

5. lulu dk Spinning Initial Necklace 

I'm really into dainty, more delicate jewelry pieces and I love this one! Initial necklaces always add a little sumthin' sumthin' to an outfit and this one comes in both gold or silver! 

6. Treasure & Bond Off the Shoulder Shirt

Off the shoulder tops are super in right now and this one comes in two colors! I love the more casual style of the classic button-up shirt.

7. Barefoot Dreams Cardigans 

Alright so I have a love affair with Barefoot Dreams. They make THE BEST cardigans ever. Like really. They're super soft and cozy but still look great! I (shamefully) own a few of these in different styles and I wear them all the time. They're definitely a splurge item so the sale price really helps! I'm definitely picking up either this one in the carbon color or this one in graphite. I also have this one in a few colors and it's also included in the sale! For reference, I wear the x-small/small in these. 

8. Sam Edelman Leather Booties 

Booties are another Fall must-have for me! I actually prefer them to tall boots and I'm obsessed with this pair from Sam Edelman. I'm grabbing the tan but they are available in four different colors! 

9. Zella Live-In Leggings

Okay I love everything but this might be my favorite from the entire list! I seriously live-in these leggings from Zella! Like I swear the name is perfect, it's so true. I actually purchased these for the first time during the sale last year and I'm stocking up this time around! They have a high-waisted fit so they're super flattering on but are so comfy and they hold up so well! If you buy anything from the sale I would definitely pick these up (only $33!). I wear a size small in these. 

10. BP Ripped Crop Skinny Jeans

I think distressed jeans are always a staple so I had to include these! This style is super popular right now and a must-have. They're also under $50 so super affordable! 

Let me know what you're picking up from the sale! <3 

xx,

Kristen 

WELCOME TO THE BLOG + A DRUGSTORE HAUL!

Hello, hello and welcome to my blog! For years I've wanted to start a blog to share all of my beauty, fashion & lifestyle interests. The day is here and we're finally up and running, YAY! I'm excited to share anything from product reviews, outfit posts to lifestyle favorites! I can't wait to start chatting with you guys!

OKAY HERE WE GO. I thought we'd kick things off with a good ole' makeup haul. Between my love of makeup and my shopping problem frequent trips to the store, I have a lot of new products to share! I recently hit up a bunch of drugstores/Ulta and found soooooo many new things!

WATCH THIS HAUL ON YOUTUBE (LINK BELOW!)

  

 

I love sharing my recent purchases with you all. Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty neat, huh? :)

1. Eylure False Lashes

When it comes to makeup, I'm TERRIBLE at is applying falsies. I decided to pick up a few new pairs to try out so hopefully with a little patience we'll get there! I've heard great things about the Eylure brand so I picked up a few pairs of the #114, #115 & #155. I love how natural and fluttery these look!

2. Ardell Faux Mink Lashes

These were recently released and have been getting great reviews! I like these because they are a little bit more bold and dramatic than the Eylure pairs. I purchased the #810s and the #811s.

3. Real Techniques Brushes

I am OBSESSED with Real Techniques brushes, they are some of my faves! I swear by their Expert Face Brush so I wanted to pick up the Ultimate Base Set! This one comes with the foundation brush as well as a sponge and a concealer brush. I also decided to pick up the Sculpting Set for contouring/highlighting as well as their Eye Set. You can never have too many brushes!

4. Ecotools Full Powder Brush
Ecotools recently released a whole new line of re-vamped and updated brushes! I've been a fan of theirs for years and thought I would try out the Full Powder Brush. I love the new handle and packaging design!

5. Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Liner
I'm always on the hunt for a great liquid liner. It's difficult to find one that is super pigmented and easy to work with! I've been using this one from Stila, however I've been wanting to find a great one from the drugstore. This one caught my eye and is suppose to be super black, non-feathering and long -wearing! 

6. L'oreal Voluminous Noir Mascara (Blackest Noir)
I love the packaging on this new L'oreal Mascara! I'm always up for trying out new ones and this one caught my eye.

7. NYX Highlight + Contour Pro Palette
Everyone has raved about how good this palette is for years now!! I'm always looking for new contouring products to use and thought the color range of this palette looked nice.

8. NYX Strobe of Genius Illuminating Palette
Okay I bought this on a whim... I have a lot of highlighters but the glow must go on! I love all of the different shades this one has, so gorgeous! 

9. NYX Avant Pop Eyeshadow Palette
This is the last palette, I swear!! I have so many higher-end eyeshadow palettes (Too Faced, Urban Decay, etc.) that I can't even remember the last time I tried anything from the drugstore! NYX makes a ton of pretty ones so I thought this one would be nice to try. 

10. NYX HD Blush (Taupe)
Back to the contouring trend, I picked up this NYX Blush in Taupe to use as a contour powder! I have very pale skin and it is a nice cool-toned shade. I have already tried this and really love the formula, however it can be a little ashy so a little goes a long way! 

11. NYX HD Concealer (Lavender)
THIS IS NUTS. I struggle with dark circles and am always looking for the next best thing to cover, conceal and brighten them. I decided to try the NYX HD Concealer in the Lavender shade and OMG! It is SUPER brightening and I might be in love. 

12. NYX Honey Dew Me Up Primer
This is so cute! I saw this in the store and it caught my eye immediately. I've always been curious about the super boujie and expensive primers with gold (YSL, Guerlain, etc.) but they're like $70??!! This one has a similar look and is so much cheaper! 

13. L'oreal Lumi Cushion Foundation
I've never tried any of the crazed cushion foundations but thought it might be nice for Spring & Summer! Since I have dry skin I always like a more dewy/glowy look so I'm excited to try this.

14. Rimmel #Insta Fix & Matte Powder
With my dry skin I don't tend to wear a ton of powder but I thought this one too cute to pass up! 

15. Milani Luminoso & Romantic Rose Blush
I love Milani products so much but I've never tried their blushes before! Luminoso is a cult-favorite that I had to pick-up and I loved the shade/packaging of Romantic Rose! 

16. Wet n Wild Megaglo Sticks & Mega Cushion Highlighter
For Spring and Summer I wanted to try out some of the new Wet n Wild collection! They released this new Mega Cushion Highlighter (I bought the shade Who's That Pearl) and these Megaglo Highlighting & Blush sticks. I picked up When the Nude Strikes (highlighter) and Peach Bums (Blush). They remind me so much of the NARS multiples in Orgasm and Copacabana!

17. Wet n Wild Catsuit Liquid Lipsticks
I've been loving these new Wet n Wild Catsuit Liquid Lipsticks! They are only $5 and are so so good! I picked up the shades Rebel Rose (my favorite!), Nudist Peach, Coral Corruption, Berry Recognize and Give me Mocha. 

18. Milani Make it Last & Make it Dewy Setting Sprays
Milani has been coming out with so many new products recently! They released these new setting sprays for the Springtime so I thought I would pick up both. The Make it Last Spray is geared to be long-wearing and the Make it Dewy is suppose to hydrate & illuminate! 

19. Physician's Formula Bronze Booster Highlight & Contour Palette (Matte).
I think I've gone overboard on the sculpting... I saw this palette though and though it looked perfect for the Spring & Summer! The shades look like nice, universal colors that would work for a lot of skin tones.

20. Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer & Butter Blush
Ahhhh I'm so excited for these! I finally picked up the Physician's Formula Butter Bronzer which smells amazing (definitely a tropical paradise). I went back and forth on which shade to choose and just decided to pick up the color "Bronzer" as both looked very light. In the blush I chose the shade "Natural Glow." 

Click here to watch this haul on YouTube! :)

   

I think it's safe to say I'm set on makeup for about 10 years now!! Definitely let me know if you've tried out any of these and what your favorite drugstore products are :)

xx,

Kristen