Cover Your Dark Undereye Circles Like a Pro!

*Come see me at IMATS LA on January 19 and 20! I'll be there both days at the Sigma Beauty booth from 10am-12pm doing makeup demos and meeting you guys! See you there ;)

Hello Loves!  Dark undereye circles are something that so many people deal with.  I definitely do not consider myself to have a dark circle problem, but at times they're definitely darker than others, like when I'm really tired and haven't gotten much sleep. However, lots of people deal with dark circles all the time.
The reason they're so prevalent? The delicate skin in that area is super thin causing the area to look shadowy because of what's beneath.  Also, puffiness and eye bags can cause shadows which are never good.

Even if you don't have super dark circles, you'd be so surprised at how much a few extra steps can change your look.  A few brightening products under the eye can really awaken your whole face. Best part? It's quick and easy.

The proof? You only need a few products to get a perfect result!

• Pink color corrector- Benefit Eye Bright (Only use this to really neutralize very dark circles or to add extra brightness)
• Concealer made especially for the undereye area- Maybelline Dark Circle Eraser 
• Undereye brightening powder (for setting)- Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder #1 or Benefit Powderflage
• Sigma Beauty brushes (F86 and F35)

Check out the video below to see exactly how I do it step by step!

Updated Perfume Collection & my Top 5

*Come see me at IMATS LA on January 19 and 20! I'll be there both days at the Sigma Beauty booth from 10am-12pm doing makeup demos and meeting you guys! See you there ;)


Happy Monday everyone! ... Yeah, Mondays can be happy. Sometimes. ;)

So I decided to do a little Updated Perfume Collection video! Recently, I posted my Updated Makeup Collection/Organization video and gave you guys a little peek of my perfume set-up.  After getting a lot of requests to do a full perfume collection video, I decided to go ahead and do it and make it a little more personal by talking about my top 5 favorites that I own, as well as my 3 favorite men's colognes (which belong to my husband).
I hope you all enjoy it!



What are your favorites?

Collective Outfits of the Day!

Hello everyone, and HAPPY FRIDAY! So it's that time again...

All my recent OOTD's, all collected into one handy place. As always, you can click the "OOTD" label in the right sidebar to see all of these OOTD posts from the past.

If you're not familiar with these types of posts by me, I basically put all of my OOTD photos in one post from the past week or two, giving you more info on where things are from and commenting on the outfit itself. Sometimes, looking back, it's not always good. haha
Usually, the OOTD photos posted here have been posted by me on my Instagram at some point, however this time around, there are some things you haven't seen! So don't miss these posts! There's always something new to find and always, more details on things you may have seen already.

Ok, loves. Let's get down to it!

 haha, Ok ok... I couldn't resist. Had to show this one first. ROLL TIDE! Any other Bama fans out there? Such a good game on Monday! National Champions again...So proud of them! Anyway, this is the standard attire our house for football parties. Nothing fancy. Sweats all the way.

Victoria's Secret PINK hoodie, Victoria's Secret Yoga pants.

Love this look. Maybe it's the little knit hat. I've been LIVING for these lately. Instant good hair day. ...as long as you keep the hat on, of course.

Club Monaco Hat and locket necklace, Krisa jacket, Banana Republic top, 7 For All Mankind leggings, Frye "Carmen" Harness boots

 

Simplest cold-weather look ever. Don't even remember what kind of top was under this. Could be the most plain top and jeans. Add a cute jacket and scarf and voila... Instant cute and put-together-looking outfit.

Paula Bianco scarf, Moda Int'l peacoat (VS Online), 7 For All Mankind Skinny jeans, Frye "Carmen" harness boots

 

  

Such an easy and simple look for a shopping day. Simple top and blazer. ALWAYS works.

Express blazer, Club Monaco silky top, 7 For All Mankind Skinny jeans, Target boots, Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM bag and Louis Vuitton leopard bandeau, Jennifer Zeuner monogram necklace

 

 

 Again, love a look with a knit hat. Doesn't it make the outfit look much more complete?

Aldo knit hat, Club Monaco jacket and locket necklace, Madewell top, 7 For All Mankind Skinny jeans, Tory Burch bag, Frye "Carmen" Harness boots

Not the best photo (ugh, the lights in this room can sometimes glare), but you get the point.

Another example of how a great coat can make a look.

J. Crew peacoat, J. Crew graphic turtleneck, 7 For All Mankind leggings, Steve Madden boots. Which were unzipped at the ankle... all night. Until our waitress gestured toward my boots. To which I responded with a huge smile and "OH thank you!" (thinking she was giving me a compliment). She then said, "Uh, no, they're UNZIPPED...yeahhh."  Awesome. Thought they felt a little drafty.

 

 Ohhh my beloved green faux fur vest. Scored this beauty at a DEEP discount (think 75% off the original price) at Club Monaco. It's my new fav item in my closet.

Isn't she gorgeous!? Photos don't do it justice.

I wore this out to dinner in Minnesota the night before my meet & greet/Sigma Store Grand Opening Event at the Mall of America. So fun! (Click HERE to check out the post all about that event and for more photos!)

Club Monaco vest and necklace, VS Online sweater, 7 For All Mankind leggings, Frye "Carmen" Harness boots, Louis Vuitton Eva clutch

 Another look from Minnesota! This is the outfit I wore to the actual event. (again for more photos, check out this post)

Forever 21 jacket, Club Monaco top, Express necklace, Club Monaco leggings, Henri Bendel stud bracelet, hammered bangle bracelets from thecurrentcustom.com, Pour La Victoire suede pumps

 Hope you guys are having a wonderful start to 2013!

My Sigma Beauty Meet & Greet/Store Grand Opening Event Photos. ...and some Ice Castles.

Hello Loves! First of all, thank you SO very much to all of you who came to see me today at the new Sigma Beauty store at the Mall of America. It was such a fun meet-and-greet to celebrate the Grand Opening of the store.
But before I get started sharing some of the photos I have, I've got to say that you all keep amazing me when I do events like this. In my mind, I'm never anticipating some huge crazy turn out for little old moi. Honestly, I never really prepare myself for how many of you really show up.  As always, you guys keep amazing me with crazy turnouts. It really means a lot to me that you all take the time to come chit chat with me about beauty; Sometimes just to share a quick "Hi" and a photo. It truly means so much that you all come to see me, sometimes with your whole family in tow.  It just means a lot. Ok, ok... you get it. Do you feel the love?? haha

Anyway, the event was so fun! I wanted to share a quick post with you to recap the event in photos. Maybe if you were there, you can spot yourself in a few! ;)

Oh, and can I just say how beautiful the Sigma Beauty store is? Seriously, photos don't do it justice.

Oh, and then we decided to check out the Ice Castle across the street from the mall. Ya know, because every good IKEA store has an Ice Castle in the parking lot.

Coldest I've ever been in my life, but it was beautiful.

 Not gonna lie, couldn't feel my face.

So fun seeing some snow since we rarely get any in Atlanta.

 Again, thank you for all who came out to see me today! Love you all!

Recent Target Finds

*MEET-UP INFO!! Come hang out with me on Saturday, January 5th from 1-3pm at the Sigma Beauty store at the Mall of America! They'll be handing out gift bags and doing a giveaway, I'll be doing makeup demos, and we'll be hanging out! Also, they will be offering 10% off everything in the store and offering food and beverages during the event. ***If you plan to attend, RSVP to marketing@sigmabeauty.com . Can't wait to see you guys there! 

Well, I survived my December no-buy. It was actually pretty refreshing! If you have no clue what the heck I'm talking about, I basically decided that I would forgo buying things for myself during the entire month of December. Well, not really the entire month, because I kicked off my whole "no-buy" situation on December 1st with a trip to Target to check out the release of the Target/Neiman's collaboration collection (check out that post here).  But from there, it was smooth sailing. Of course, I bought a few Christmas presents, groceries... You know, the essentials.  I did find it refreshing not to buy a lot of little frivolous things for myself here and there. It was actually pretty nice!

Well, since I haven't done a "Target Finds" post recently, and since you guys seem to really love them, I thought I'd share some of the interesting goodies I spotted or purchased there the last time I was there.

First of all, holy Valentine's Day, Target. They're really gearing up for that holiday up in there. Not gonna lie though, I always look forward to the Target V-day collection each year. They always have a ton of V-day cuteness scattered throughout the store. Ever since several years ago when they had the whole cupcake collection with the elusive cupcake cookie jar I scoured every Target within a 30 mile radius for... Only to have Brad surprise me with it a few months later (scored from a lucky ebay find).  I can't help it. It excites me.

So this year I was so happy to see that the collection is Paris themed! Not so happy to see that most of the stuff looks like it's geared toward toddlers. :/  Sippy cups, large plastic silverware, and baby plates, oh my. I didn't get a photo of the sippy cups and kid plates and spoons section though. This little section above was hanging out near the home decor. Cute stuff, but seems more geared for kids. :/
Moving on....

So I went back by the V-day section near the kitchen stuff where all the plates and such were and saw these really cute finds...

 

Yuuuup. That's a cup with a curly straw on the outside. AAAAAnd the Eiffel tower on it. You better believe I have one of these little guys in my cabinet.  I also swooned for this presh little plastic plate.  Wish I would have gotten a better photo of the whole thing. The little Eiffel tower art on it was super cute. Kind of want to go back for a set.

Who cares though, I got the curly straw cup and that's all that matters.

I thought these little crock things were so sweet!

 These could be used anywhere. I love the little chalkboard detail. I think they'd be cute on a desk with art supplies or something cute like that.

Now for my favorite find of the trip...

Is this bag cute or what? I love the contrast of the black and white.  Not sure if you can tell from the photo, but the black on the front and back of the bag is textured almost like a snake pattern.  I thought it looked really nice for the price.  I'm still kind of regretting not picking it up, but since I got a new handbag for Christmas and really don't change handbags very often, I decided to pass it up.

 Speaking of bags, I saw these several weeks ago...

Now, they're on clearance for super cheap! I really like this blue one. I think it would be great for traveling or fun for the summer. Any time really.

Same with these satchels. SO CUTE!

These are so versatile and the colors they're available in are really cute. I love the little gray snake pattern one on the right or the classic black.

Which leads me to my last item... These fabulous leather gloves.

Classic. Black. Quilted. Soft. Lovely.  Best of all, they're very affordable for leather gloves at $21.99. I thought these were such a great find.

So what treasures have you all found at Tar-jay lately?