DESTINATION DISNEY! DIY DISNEY GIFT BASKET + DISNEY ESSENTIALS

Today's post is different from my norm but I'm so excited to be sharing it with you all! My sister and one of her besties went on a "grown-up" girls trip to Disney World this May. Their trip was the week after her birthday so I made her a Disney Care Package/Gift Basket. She turned 28! If you or someone you know is headed to Disney, this DIY basket is a great gift idea and has lots of great Disney essentials ;) I'm sharing everything I put in the basket + how I DIY-ed the tulle skirt. Get ready for lots of photos and Minnie & Mickey overload! I had SO much fun picking everything out... now I want to go to Disney! PS- have you all seen the new Aladdin movie? It was amazing!

I had to rush to snap these pictures with my phone on her birthday (hopefully they aren't TOO blurry) but I can't tell you guys how happy I get when I look at my lil' Minnie basket. I always think of Minnie & Mickey as "Classic Disney" so I chose them for my theme but any of the characters or princesses would be super cute! Love the idea of a Little Mermaid basket. I decided up front that I wanted to make a basket with a mix of "Disney essentials" she could take on her trip - practical items, fun Disney-themed items + some snacks! I pulled both my own ideas as well as a few from this Ultimate Disney Guide. If you're planning for a trip, this one has great ideas!

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WHAT I PUT IN THE BASKET

PRACTICAL ITEMS

Let's start with some practical items. I wanted to include necessities such as sunscreen, bug spray, band aids, tissues and wet wipes/huggies. Can't forget to pack on that SPF! ;)

Haley kept talking about this Blue Lizard Sport with SPF 30+ sunscreen so I picked that one up for her but my all-time favorite is the Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with SPF 100+. I use the spray for body (super easy application) and the cream for my face. It has never failed me over the years!

For bug spray I picked up this Buzz Away Bug Repellant. I love that this one is natural, deet-free and comes in both a standard size and a travel-size.

Okay I couldn't help myself with the band-aids and wipes! I had to get these cute Mickey-themed ones! You can find the Mickey band-aids here. Haley also purchased a travel-size first aid kit which I'd definitely recommend. Throw in the Mickey band-aids and you're good to go. The Mickey tissues are also a nice travel-size pack that can easily clip onto a backpack. I'm not sure that Haley ended up using the wet wipes (LOL) but I think with hot weather and being in the park all day they would be handy. I would use them ;)

The last "practical" item I picked up was this portable fan. It runs off of batteries, is travel-sized and clips onto a bag for easy access. She said it came in handy!

DISNEY ITEMS

On to fun Disney-themed items! The great thing about Disney is that you can find it literally anywhere you go. I went to a ton of different stores from Target to the grocery store and there is always something Disney there. Love that because it's easy to find things and there is so much variety. PS- My Minnie Mouse birthday card is available online here! 

Disney Ears - These are by far one of my favorite things that I bought. The Disney ear headbands are an iconic part of visiting Disney World/Disneyland so they are a definite must-have. I had a really hard time choosing which ones to buy because there are SO MANY cute options. You can find them from the Disney store, major retailers or hand-made versions on Etsy. I ended up purchasing these hand-made Little Mermaid ones from an Etsy seller named LeBownitte. They have so many amazing designs, I wanted to buy all of them! A few of my other favorites from them are these and these. I'll link some of my fave ShopDisney ones below too!

Tees - Mickey Shirt // Aladdin Shirt // Hakuna Matata Shirt // Haley also bought this Minnie one, this Mickey one + this Lion King one too.

Socks - Who doesn't need cute Minnie and Mickey socks to wear at Disney??? Haley told me her sneakers were her most comfortable shoes so the proof is in the pudding. I may or may not have bought these Minnie ones from the girl's section.... perfect if you have little girls or wear a women's 11.5 or smaller ;) Be sure to look up the size conversions online to double check they'll fit you! I also bought these women's Mickey ones which I love. 

Minnie Pandora Charm - Haley collects Pandora charms so I also wanted to buy her one to always remember this trip and her birthday. There are SO many cute Disney ones that I also had a hard time choosing! I ended up picking the Minnie Headband charm because it was so her and she was excited about getting to wear the ears on her trip. I thought it would always remind her of the trip and wearing the ears there! I'll also link a few more faves below (I couldn't pick just a few! I love them all so I pretty much linked the whole website.)

Impress Nails - These aren't "Disney-themed," but Haley loves these Impress Press-On Nails. She has a whole basket of them! She kept talking about wanting red nails to wear at Disney so I grabbed this pair for her. They have a cute little accent nail too and are way more affordable than getting your nails done. A great option to save a little money for the vacation! ;)

**I almost forgot about my little Minnie plush! As I was buying this my bf asked me what Haley was going to with this.... lol. I had to have her to tie my basket together, obviously. She did too ;) I originally wanted one like this but didn't find it until after her birthday. I ended up buying this one which has total birthday vibes so it was perfect!**

SNACKS

Snacks are a must-have for any trip. I think small, pre-packaged snacks are the only way to go as they're easy to carry with you at the parks. There are tons of food options you can also purchase there but these will save you some of that coin and are convenient for waiting in line or snacking on in your room.

Chewy Granola Bars // Boom Chicka Pop Trail Mix // Welch Fruit Snacks // Mickey Mouse Goldfish

DIY TULLE TUTU BASKET

While searching for basket inspiration, I ended up finding this blog post from Organized Chaos on how to make a tutu/tulle skirt to wrap around a basket. I followed most of the steps in this tutorial, however I do have a few highlights as well as some tips to share!

Red Tulle // Black Glitter Tulle // Polka Dot Ribbon (in store only - cute Minnie ribbon here!)

- As suggested in her post, I found my basket from Goodwill for only $1! I'll be honest with you guys that I'm not much of a thrifter, however I decided to pop in before hitting up Michael's. I was surprised that I able to find one that I liked in great condition! Baskets are usually expensive so I would check there first.

- Buy more tulle than you think you'll need. Halfway through I ran out and had to make a second trip to buy more.

- Instead of wrapping the tulle directly on my basket, I attached it to one long piece of ribbon and then tied the finished tutu to the basket afterwards. It may be a little easier to do it her way, however the weaving on my basket was very tight and the tulle snagged when I tried to thread it through. 

- Glitter tulle is VERY VERY VERY messy. I thought it would be sooooooooo cute to add some glitter tulle (WHICH IS WAS) but it is also a lot messier. I had black glitter lingering around my house for weeks after! TBH there's probably still some here now. If you're going to use glitter - be prepared for the mess or craft outside. You also get less per roll so it's a little bit more expensive.

- Give yourself several days to DIY... it takes a little bit of time to cut everything out and make all of the loops. 

I think that's it, you guys! This might be the longest blog post I've ever written. It feels like an eternity. Hehe kidding but I hope you all enjoyed reading this and found it helpful! Let me know if you're planning a trip to Disney in the comments below! I haven't been in years so I'd also love to hear your favorite places and things to do there! 

xx,

Kristen

CALIFORNICATION

I love sharing my personal style 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 cool, huh? :)

Tee / Shorts / Sandals / Sunnies

I'm living out my Cali dreams here, you guys. How amazing is this graphic tee? You should've seen me snatch it right off the shelf. If you don't love the RHCP, who are you? Brings me back to my basement guitar-playing days on RockBand. The memories. Lolz. Okay but for real. You can't beat a funky, cool band tee and some distressed denim. It's the perfect summer combo when the weather is hot and it's BLAZING in TN right now. I'm here for it but if it's still cool where you're at or you want a night option, I love it with some distressed skinnies like these! My shorts are this pair.

Grey tees are my love language and I love that this one has a pop of red! Since I have red hair I usually steer clear of all-red pieces but a lil' pop is all you need. This one is under $13 and the fit is PERFECT- loose and comfy. I prefer my tees (especially graphics) to have a looser, relaxed vibe. Fitted bottoms are my must so I keep things balanced up top. It's comfier and gives you options to knot it up or tuck it in! I'm wearing a size medium.

I decided to throw on my miller flip flops to dress things up a tiny bit. Sometimes I'll wear chucks and keep things super casual but these sandals add a touch of femininity and look more put together. They also make your legs look longer and are more flattering! I own this pair in black but love the tan too- they are on my wish list! Let me know if you think I should get the regular or patent leather!

 Ya'll already know the sitch with these sunnies so I'll just link them here. They are my everything!

Hope your week is amazing!

xx,

Kristen

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UNFU*K YOURSELF | BOOK REVIEW

It's hard to believe that we're already in May! I swear yesterday was April 1st and my social media was flooded with "We're pregnant!" posts... anyone else? **Note to self -- don't post a pregnancy announcement on April 1st.** LOL. Today I wanted to my thoughts on a book I recently finished-- Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop. I'm hoping to pick up his newest book Stop Doing That Sh*t next! For more motivational books, be sure to check out my previous reviews here and here.

I love sharing reviews 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? :)

SYNOPSIS

Are you tired of feeling fu*ked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unfu*ked version of yourself. ''Wake up to the miracle you are,'' he directs. ''Here's what you've forgotten: You're a fu*king miracle of being.'' It isn't other people that are standing in your way, it isn't even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive, it's yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself.

In Unfu*k Yourself, Bishop leads you through a series of seven assertions:

I am willing.

I am wired to win.

I got this.

I embrace the uncertainty.

I am not my thoughts; I am what I do. 

I am relentless. 

I expect nothing and accept everything.

Lead the life you were meant to have—Unfu*k Yourself.

Available at: Amazon // iTunes // Target // Walmart


After reading several "self-help" books, I've noticed that a lot of them have similar ideas and concepts. I really like that Unfu*k Yourself has a different approach. The book is divided up into seven "assertions" that are easy steps to follow. The difference this book has is a candid attitude that calls you out on your sh*t.

I'll give you guys a lil' example from the "I am wired to win" chapter. Normally you'd expect to be told all of the ways you're "equipped" and "capable of success" and "winning."  ...You could be wrong. (Name it if you know it.) Instead, the author says that as humans we're all wired to win and therefore are already winning at the life we have now. You're winning in the present because you have exactly what you accept. This feels a little uncomfortable because we can't blame anyone or anything else. WE are to blame.

The more I actually think about this, the more I vibe with it. If you're familiar with psychology, it reminds me of what is called an internal vs external locus of control. You can either believe in an "internal" locus of control (basically that everything happens because of you) or an external (everything happens to you). I'm feeling VERY philosophical right now you guys.

All kidding aside, I think this idea and book is useful because it gives us the power and ability to create whatever type of life we want. Through accountability we can accept and adjust. We may not always cause our environment or what happens to us but we are in control of how we respond and whether we move forward. 

"I am not my thoughts, I am what I do" and many other concepts in the book reiterate personal responsibility to help "Unfu*k" you from mental road blocks in order to move forward. It has a practical way of challenging you but still offers inspiration and encouragement. When you face challenges and road blocks it can be difficult to keep moving. Becoming relentless and accepting uncertainty are essential tools that the book touches on to keep you mentally strong. I was left feeling confident in my ability to accomplish my goals with the right actions. By claiming ownership of our thoughts and actions means we can create change. A step-by-step, honest means to progress!

Sometimes I think we all get stuck in ruts and are faced with mental roadblocks and adversities. If you're looking for a bit of tough love and encouragement to get moving, I'd highly recommend picking up a copy of Unfu*k Yourself. We're still only a third of the way through 2019 so there's still some time to kick your bootay in gear!

What have you all been reading? 

xx,

Kristen 

ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY 2019 | WEEK 3 MUST-BUYS

Hello, hello! Today is my final post on Ulta's 21 Day of Beauty. I'm sharing all of my favorite, must-buy items from Week 3 of the sale. You can see my picks from Week 1 here and Week 2 here. A lot of the items I talked about in those are some holy-grail favorites I've loved for years! Here's a lil' recap of the sale.

If you're not familiar, Ulta runs a sale event a few times a year with tons of amazing high-end beauty products for up to 50% off! We're talking ahhhhmazing products that are things you actually want. The fun part is there are a few different items on sale each day of the event and the sale price only lasts for that day. A lot of times things sell out fast so you have to jump on them either in store or online. I took a peek at the sale and there are so many products this year that I love and am planning to pick up! I feel like this might be the best one they've done yet so I'm sharing a quick post with my favorite items from the second week of the sale and what I want to buy.

21 DAYS OF BEAUTY SALE DATES

MARCH 17th - APRIL 6th

I love sharing my picks 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 cool, huh? :)

I honestly can't believe how many good things there have been in this sale, you guys. I know I sound like a broken record but seriously! Everything is 50% off the normal price and it's good stuff. I wondered whether the final week was going to be a little "meh" since the first two were so bomb but I love love love the items on sale this week. I want them all! To make things more organized and easy to follow, everything is in order in the collage above from Day 1-Day 7. I'm also listing them in the same order here!

DAY 1

Urban Decay Eyeshadows - Such a good deal! Urban makes amazing eyeshadows (love the Naked palettes!! Has anyone tried the new Naked Reloaded?). They are so, so good! All of these single shades are on sale for only $10 which is awesome. I love palettes but also like to have single shades to carry in my makeup bag. Since they're compact, they take up less space! My favorite shades are Sin, Tease, Foxy, Buck and Naked!
Regular $20, on sale $10

DAY 2 

Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator - You guys know I'm a sucker for skincare. I am always down to try out new products if it will help my skin. I've heard TiffanyD talk about this moisturizer for years so it's always been on my wish-list. This one has hyaluronic acid and is suppose to lock-in moisture.
Regular $39, on sale $19.50

DAY 3

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads - First Aid Beauty is a great, gentle skincare line. Most of their products work for all skin types and these radiance pads are a cult-favorite. They help to tone and brighten the skin. Both the full-size and the travel-size are included in the sale!
Regular $32, on sale $16 // Travel regular $16, on sale $8

DAY 4

Boscia Botanical Bestie's Kit - This kit is amazing! I love love love Boscia's MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil and their Detoxifying Black Cleanser. You can read more about the MakeUp-BreakUp Oil in my 5 Best Makeup Removers post. This kit has deluxe sizes of both plus two face masks! The two cleansers are normally $20 alone so you are basically getting the other items for free. The first time I ever purchased the two cleansers I bought these smaller, deluxe sizes to try them out and they lasted for months!
Regular $45, on sale $22.50

Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder - Cover FX is one of those brands that just gets it right. Anytime I look up one of their products it ALWAYS has a great review. I think they just know how to make great, effective products. I really like their concealer and enhancer drops (also 50% off right now!) so I wouldn't be surprised if this setting powder amazing. Comes in two shades.
Regular $35, on sale $17.50

DAY 5

Tarte Lip Paints - These are on sale for $10! I really like these matte liquid lipsticks from Tarte so I was excited to see them on sale. They feel creamy on and are easy to apply. There is also a quick dry formula on sale and a glossy formula on sale and so many colors!

Regular $20, on sale $10

DAY 6

Too Faced Bronzers - Okay this is a definite must-buy from the sale! Several of Too Faced's bronzers are 50% off! I couldn't decide on just one so my picks are the Sun Bunny bronzer and the Sweethearts Bronzer (both have two different shades you can mix or wear on their own!) The Sun Bunny looks a little bit deeper so I think you could contour or bronze with it whereas the Sweethearts one looks nice as a glowier bronzer! I'm definitely going to go swatch them in stores so I'll share more on Insta. Regular $30, on sale $15

MAC Prep + Prime Skin - I'm still a diehard MAC fan so I love that they've put several products in the sale. I've used their makeup for years but have never tried their skincare products. I was intrigued by this Prep + Prime Skin because it's suppose to help prep your skin for makeup by removing redness and adding a glow. I have some redness on my cheeks so I want to try it out! The reviews online are great so I'll let you guys know!

Regular $31, on sale $15.50

DAY 7

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 - I am always on the hunt for a great face moisturizer with a high SPF. Usually the higher the SPF, the worse the are. I'm very protective of my skin but don't want to look like Casper, the greasy-faced ghost! I didn't know Dermalogica had this one with SPF 50 until I was browsing the sale but I'm verrrryyyyyy into it. It has SPF 50 and still has amazing reviews. It's also super expensive so I would probably never try it out at full-price.
Regular $73, on sale $36.50

IT Cosmetics Superhero Voluming Mascara - A must-buy! I love love love the Superhero mascara from IT Cosmetics. It is hands down one of the best mascaras ever. I tend to buy mascara from the drugstore but this one is worth the regular price any day of the week! At $12 it's a no-brainer for me. If you pick up one thing, get this!
Regular $24, on sale $12

LORAC Pro Palette 3 - LORAC makes great shadows so this palette is a steal at 50% off! There is a nice mix of neutral mattes and shimmers + a mini primer. Would make a great Mother's Day gift!
Regular $44, on sale $22

Benefit Gimme Brow+ Gel - If you need a great brow gel, Benefit's Gimme Brow is amazing. It is tinted and there are several shades to choose from. I like that it has a smaller, brow-sized brush!
Regular $24, on sale $12

Thank you guys so much for reading today's post! Have you picked anything up from the sale yet? Let me know in the comments below!

xx,


Kristen


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ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY 2019 | WEEK 2 MUST-BUYS

It's time for Week 2 of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty! If you missed last week's post, I shared my favorite beauty and skincare from Week 1 of the sale. For those who are new, here's a recap of the sale, dates, etc.!

If you're not familiar, Ulta runs a sale event a few times a year with tons of amazing high-end beauty products for up to 50% off! We're talking ahhhhmazing products that are things you actually want. The fun part is there are a few different items on sale each day of the event and the sale price only lasts for that day. A lot of times things sell out fast so you have to jump on them either in store or online. I took a peek at the sale and there are so many products this year that I love and am planning to pick up! I feel like this might be the best one they've done yet so I'm sharing a quick post with my favorite items from the second week of the sale and what I want to buy.

21 DAYS OF BEAUTY SALE DATES

MARCH 17th - APRIL 6th

I love sharing my picks 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 cool, huh? :)

Today's post is all about Week 2 of the sale! Be sure to check back next Sunday on March 31st for Week 3's deals. You can view my picks from Week 1 in this blog post. To make things more organized and easy to follow, everything is in order in the collage above from Day 1-Day 7. I'm also listing them in the same order here!

DAY 1

IT Cosmetics Complexion Powder Brush - IT Cosmetics makes the best face brushes so I was stoked to see a few of them included in the sale! Normally I don't recommend spending a ton of money on a powder brush but I actually have one just like this one from IT Cosmetics and there is a noticeable difference in the quality. The handles are more sturdy and I never experience bristle fall-out like I do with more affordable brands. Since this brush is 50% off and under $20, to me it's a no-brainer and worth buying in the sale!
Regular Price $36, on sale $18

Tarteist PRO Glow & Blush Palette - I tend to wear blushes more in the warmer weather so I love palettes that have a mix of blush, bronzer and highlighter. This one from Tarte is so cute and has four blushes, a bronzer and a highlighter. I also love the magnetic-style packaging!
Regular $45, on sale $22.50

DAY 2 

MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Scents - MAC Fix Plus is one of those must-have essentials. It's nice to have as a primer, setting spray or mist for shadows, etc. These scented ones are full-sized and apart of the sale! My favorite scent is the "Coconut."
Regular $27, on sale $13.50


Lancome La Base Pro Oil Free Primer - I love this primer so if you're looking for a new one, pick this up! It helps to smooth out your skin and makes your makeup look better. I also love that this one comes with a pump unlike most primers.
Regular $42, on sale $21

DAY 3

Ofra NikkieTutorials Highlighting Trio - In last week's post I mentioned that I love trying out new brands when they're on sale. I've never used anything from Ofra before, however people always rave about their lip and face products! This highlighting palette caught my eye and is so pretty! I like the mix of cool and warm tones and the price is amazing.
Regular $29, on sale $14.50 

DAY 4

Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer - I have always loved this primer from Smashbox so I'm really curious about their Photo Finish Primerizer! I remember wanting to try it when it first came out but haven't yet. I like that it's both a primer + moisturizer in one. I always struggle with dryness so I love anything that adds hydration and helps my foundation to go on better!

Regular $42.00, on sale $21

Kopari Coconut Rose Toner - If you're into clean products with better ingredients, Kopari is a great brand. This lippie from them is my favorite so I need to try out the Coconut Rose Toner that's on sale!. I'm not usually big on rose scents but I love coconut so I'm curious to see how this smells. This product is suppose to hydrate and help even skin tone.

Regular $24, on sale $12

Beauty Bakerie HD Flour Setting Powder - Beauty Bakerie has some of the best branding with their products. Everything is so cute and very well packaged/named! This is another brand I've never tried so I'm curious to pick up this HD Flour Setting Powder that's on sale! It comes in 3 shades and has a matte finish.

Regular $24, on sale $12

Persona Cali Glow Highlighter - These Persona highlighters look STUNNING! They also have bomb reviews on Ulta so I expect them to be amazing. There are two shades, I love "Zuma" for my skin tone.

Regular $24, on sale $12

DAY 5

Buxom Full-On Pluming Lip Creams - I'm obsessed with these!!! Hands down the best lip gloss formula ever! If you've never tried, "White Russian" is a must-buy. It's the perfect color that everyone needs. There are a total of 19 shades to choose from and a great selection of neutrals and brights. I love "Mudslide," "Pink Champagne," and "Dolly."
Regular $21, on sale $10.50

DAY 6

• Tarte Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette - I had to include this eyeshadow palette from the sale. Tarte shadows are amazing and this palette is gooooorrrrrgeous. You can never have too many warm neutrals and this palette has the perfect mix of lights, darks, mattes and shimmers. 
• Regular $39, on sale $19.50

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Loose Setting Powder - Too Faced is one of my favorite eyeshadow brands but I haven't used many of their face products. I thought this powder looked like a good one to try since it's 50% off! It comes in 3 shades.

Regular $33.00, on sale $16.50

Velour Lashes - Lashes are another item I don't love to spend a ton of money on. I think you can find great, affordable options at the drugstore. With the sale price these lashes are only a few dollars more than drugstore ones which makes them worth trying to me! They're faux-mink and come in three styles.

Regular $26, on sale $13

DAY 7

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion - This product has been raved about for YEARS. You know it's good since people are STILL talking about it... ;) This drying lotion is a spot treatment for acne that "shrinks spot, on the spot." I'm all about quick ways to get rid of blemishes so for $9 I'm buying. It comes in both a glass bottle or a travel-friendly plastic bottle.
Regular $17, on sale $8.50

Dermablend Setting Powder - This powder is so so good. I like that it's formulated without a lot of harmful ingredients but does a great job. You also get a ton of product which will last for forever! I love the translucent shade but there is also an illuminating banana powder too.
Regular $29, on sale $14.50 

Stila Stay All Day Liner - Alright, guys. THIS IS IT. If you pick up ONE thing from the sale this week, get this liner. I've talked before about how I'm a picky little b*tch when it comes to liquid liner. I've tried a ton and this one is incredible. I've purchased several of these in the past and it's super easy to use, very black and stays on. I'm honestly surprised they put this in the sale 50% off... that makes it only $11! ELEVEN DOLLARS! What??! I'm buying a new one this week!
Regular $22, on sale $11

Thank you guys so much for reading today's post! Let me know if you like when I share sale picks + what you're buying from Ulta. Have a great week!

xx,


Kristen


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ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY 2019 | WEEK 1 MUST-BUYS

It's time for another 21 Days of Beauty at Ulta! I feel like this is starting off like a #sponsored post... it's not, you guys! LOLing cause no one really thought this was sponsored ;) You all know I love makeup + skincare so I'm always really excited when Ulta does their 21 Days of Beauty event! 

If you're not familiar, Ulta runs a sale event a few times a year with tons of amazing high-end beauty products for up to 50% off! We're talking ahhhhmazing products that are things you actually want. The fun part is there are a few different items on sale each day of the event and the sale price only lasts for that day. A lot of times things sell out fast so you have to jump on them either in store or online. I took a peek at the sale and there are so many products this year that I love and am planning to pick up! I feel like this might be the best one they've done yet so I'm sharing a quick post with my favorite items from the first week of the sale and what I want to buy.

21 DAYS OF BEAUTY SALE DATES

MARCH 17th - APRIL 6th

I love sharing my picks 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 cool, huh? :)

Today's post is all about Week 1 of the sale! I figured I'd share a new post each week with my favorite items from that week's sale. Be sure to check back next Sunday on March 24th for Week 2's deals and March 31st for Week 3. To make things more organized and easy to follow, everything is in order in the collage above from Day 1-Day 7. I'm also listing them in the same order here! 

DAY 1

Lancome Mascara Primer - Lancome makes some of the BEST mascaras in the game. I don't think I've tried one I haven't loved, they just work! Since I love their mascaras (this one + this one are my two favorites), I had to put this lash primer on my list. It's suppose to add volume and length without clumping!
Regular price $26, on sale $13. 

DAY 2 

Dose of Colors Desi x Katy Friendcation Eyeshadow Palette - I really like the Dose of Colors eye duos but have never tried any of their pressed shadows. This palette looks beautiful and has a good mix of neutrals and colors!
Regular price $55, on sale $27.50

Smashbox The Cali Contour Palette - This contour palette looks amazing! I love the idea of this for Spring and Summer because it's an all-in-one face palette. There are contour, highlight and blush shades. The packaging is also beautiful and very beachy.
Regular price $39, on sale $19.50. 

DAY 3

Mario Badescu Botanical Exfoliating Scrub - Mario Badescu is one skincare line I haven't tried. I like to take advantage of sales to try new brands and products and this one intrigued me! It's an exfoliating scrub but is suppose to be more gentle on the skin.... I was like what!!??! Exfoliating products are almost always on the harsh side. I have very sensitive skin so I need to know if it's true! ;)

Regular $26, on sale $13. 

DAY 4

MAC Paint Pots - This might be the product I'm most excited to buy from the sale. I was OBSESSED with these MAC Paint Pots several years ago. My favorite one was always Bare Study so I'm thinking of grabbing it and Painterly. I can't wait to use them again!!

Regular $22, on sale $11. 

Sara Happ Lip Slip Gloss - People have raved about the Sara Happ Lip Slip for years in the beauty community so I was excited to see a product from her in the sale. I like that her products are now in Ulta because they're easier to pick up. This Lip Slip Gloss is suppose to perform like her lip mask but add some glossiness. 

Regular $20, on sale $10. 

Eyeko Eyeliners - I'm always down to try out a new liquid liner and all of the Eyeko liners get bomb reviews. There are five different ones apart of the sale so I'll link them all here. I really like the skinny felt tip of this Black Magic one so I have my eye on her!

Regular $22, on sale $11.  

DAY 5

Becca Backlight + First Light Primer - Eeekkk I feel like the sale just keeps getting better! If you've never tried the Becca Backlight Priming Filter, it's THE BEST. My holy grail face primer. I've never purchased the First Light one before but based on reviews I don't think you can go wrong with either. I'm trying to decide if I should re-purchase the Backlight or try out the First Light! What do you think? 

Regular $39, on sale $19. 

DAY 6

Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian Thermal Mask - I love a good mask but they can be on the pricey side. It's not something I use everyday so I like when I can try one out on sale. Peter Thomas Roth makes amazing masks so this Hungarian Thermal one caught my eye. It's firming + hydrating.

Regular $58, on sale $29.

DAY 7

Anastasia Brow Wiz - The best brow product ever! I still haven't found one that works better than the Brow Wiz so I'll be picking a new one up. I still have some issues with the packaging but product wise it's THE BEST. Blends easily, is very precise + has a great shade range.

Regular $21, on sale $10.50. 

Alright, you guys! There are so many amazing deals this week I actually want them all. These are all my favorites from the sale but I will link everything that's included below! Be sure to check those out to see if there's anything you might be interested in that I didn't include + let me know what you're picking up! Hope you all have a great week!

xx,

Kristen



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SPRING DRUGSTORE MAKEUP HAUL

It's been a minute since I've shared a #haul with you guys so today's post is all about some drugstore goodies I just picked up. Every few months or so I like to try out a new foundation and liquid liner. Whenever I run out I almost always purchase something different to try and today I found new ones for both! Very very excited. I also got a little bit carried away by Spring and the warm weather and threw in a new lippie, blush, highlighter, etc., etc... hehe. That's going straight in my basket! Comment below if ya know ;)

I just went and watched that video for the first time in years so I'm pretty much crying right now. How often do ya'll actually use a basket? I usually just grab what I need but ended up having to use one today. Alright so let's get into this haul. I find myself sticking with the same products for months so it's fun whenever I finally buy something new. I was thinking of filming a first impression or GRWM video using some of these so let me know if that's something you'd like to see. Everything is also from the drugstore and super affordable which I love!

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. Bliss Rose Gold Rescue Soothing Toner Mist - I have been DYING to try this out! I spotted this toner mist in Target a few months back and am so excited it's finally mine! Because it's a toner, it's technically a skincare item but I think it'll make a nice spray to prep my skin before makeup or to freshen up with throughout the day. Brownie points for the packaging! I love. 

2. L'oreal Infallible 24-Hr Fresh Wear Foundation - Foundations at the drugstore are always a little tricky but this one has been calling my name. I love a lot of the ones I try but run into the lighter shades being too dark. I bought the lightest color in "Pearl" which looks pretty pale so we'll see how it goes!

3. Maybelline Fit Me Loose Powder - The original Maybelline Fit Me Powder is ahhhmazing so ya girl needed this. I have pretty high hopes for the loose powder version and love that it's under $5.

4. Wet n Wild MegaGlo Loose Highlighting Powder - I'm also amazed at how affordable this highlighter is!! Drugstore pricing has always been lower than high-end products but sometimes they get a little carried away. Add $2 and you're basically shopping at MAC. #RealTalk  This powder is literally less than $7. SEVEN DOLLARS. It also comes in a jar with a sifter AND a screw-on cap. #Blessed  I had to go ahead and swatch this and it's sooooooo good. Super glowy and pigmented. I purchased "I'm So Lit" but want the other colors now too!

5. Milani Rose Powder Blush - I have a few Milani blushes and love them! The rose blushes are super pretty and have great payoff. This one is in the color Blossomtime Rose. Vibrant for Spring but not too bright ;)

6. NYX Warm Neutrals Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette - For some reason there are always slim pickings when it comes to eyeshadow at the drugstore. I feel like there aren't many new releases and the packaging and displays are underwhelming. This palette from NYX caught my eye in the store and is beautiful! Warm neutrals are always a go-to during the warmer months and I love that this one has a mix of mattes + shimmers as well as several colors to work with. It also has great packaging!

7. NYX Matte Liquid Liner - I'm a total snob when it comes to liner. I was in the middle of writing "a bit of a snob" and thought we may as well just be honest here ;) Because I'm super picky I haven't had the best luck with drugstore liners. NYX makes a ton of different ones which caught my eye but I wasn't sure where to begin. I ended up googling them all and decided to go with this matte one. It has the best reviews and is under $6!

8. Wet n Wild Catsuit High-Shine Lipstick - The original liquid lipsticks from Wet n Wild are great so I was excited to find these glossy lipsticks! I'm not sure if this formula is new or not but I picked up the color "Peach Stole My Look." It's a bright, peachy coral that I love for Spring. There are several other colors and they are under $5!

I'm excited to play with all of these! I'd also love to know your must-have products for Spring so let me know in a comment below! 

xx,

Kristen

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