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My 4 Foolproof Brow Products

Tuesday, July 25, 2017



**All products were received for free, complimentary of Influenster and L'Oreal Paris**



When it comes to ones daily makeup routine I feel that brows are often the last thing you tend to think about. Maybe its because you don't want to take the time to shape your brows or maybe its because you haven't found the right product or tool to make the job easy peasy? I know I have been on the search for the perfect brow product over the past couple of years. I have tried nearly a dozen different pencils, gels, you name it, but nothing compares to these 4 foolproof products that I am sharing with you today!
I can't tell you how much I LOVE these four brow products and how they have completely changed my brow game, making it easier to work my brows into my makeup routine every day as well as give my brows a natural but defined shape. Whatever shade or consistency you are after these 4 products will be exactly what you need.

I received this Maybelline brow chalk free from influenster, and oh my gosh it is AMAZING! Unlike the typical brow products that are loose or pressed powders, this particular revolutionary formula is a chalk, which makes all the difference because it sticks better to your brows and stays all day without smudging. If you are looking for a brow product that will give you a defined shape in a smidgen of the time you HAVE to CHECK out Maybelline's Brow Drama Shaping Chalk, because this is what I reach for 95% of the time! 

Mechanical pencil automatically sells this product for me! One of my go to brow products has always been brow pencils, but this one is created with a different technology than usual and has a mechanical end that is wide on one side for filling and pointy on the other end for shaping. If I am in a rush this is definitely what I reach for and it has a brow brush on the far end to blend the strokes together. 

Okay, this brow tool is the coolest ever! Kabuki brushes are apparently a new fad in beauty and pairing it with a brow product has to be one of the greatest ideas! On one end of this tool is a fat pencil for filling in your brows (which works so great) and the other end has a kabuki brush for blending everything together with shape. The brush end is definitely a game changer when it comes to blending and I love how natural it makes my brows look. 

 If you are familiar with brow pencils this is probably one of my favorites that I have been using off and on over the years. One, you don't need a sharpener and two, its easy to use. This micro pencil definitely gives your brows a defined shape, so if you are going for a less natural look this is the tool for you. 

Do you work brows into your makeup routine?
Have you used any of these brow products?

-Madison

Skinny Girl Coffee Club

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Coffee c/o Skinny Girl Coffee Club

A month or so ago one of the lovely people over at Skinny Girl Coffee contacted me about trying their product and possibly being a brand ambassador. Of course, since it had to do with coffee I was originally intrigued and curious about what they had to offer. At first I was a little uncertain about trying their product as it is advertised as a weight loss program and I had no desired to loose weight. However, after talking to them a bit more and reading up on it I realized there were other benefits that intrigued me and seemed most beneficial. 

While many people utilize Skinny Girl Coffee for weight loss, it has other noted benefits such as the ability to:  decrease hunger (feeling of satiety), increase motivation and energy, reduce bloating, improve skin and a healthy glow, improve complexion, enhance stamina and fitness, and fight anti-aging. The reason it offers all of these benefits is because of its nutrient and vitamin rich ingredients such as: organic green coffee beans, chlorogenic green coffee bean extract, siberian ginseng, Matcha powder, Spirulina, and wheatgrass. Now, I know what you are probably thinking....with all of those "healthy" ingredients there is no way that it tastes good?!

Thanks to the lovely people over at Skinny Girl Coffee they sent over their product for me to try out for myself and I am here to tell you that I was highly surprised! Contrary to what you (and I) might think about its flavor it is actually quite delicious and was a great and healthy substitute from my normal caffeine filled cup, because lets be honest, coffee is something that many of us LOVE and don't want to give up. 

In addition, while I wasn't in need of the weight loss side of it, I was curious about what it could do for giving me a healthy boost of energy and keeping me from feeling sluggish. Typically normal coffee really doesn't have any affect on me, so I was exceedingly surprised when after my first day I really did feel more energized and motivated (which is a plus in college)! Therefore, with a healthy option like a cup of Skinny Girl Coffee I knew that what I was drinking held many more benefits than regular coffee itself and gave me a motivational boost to start my day. 


Have you ever heard of Skinny Girl Coffee?
Would you drink coffee that had all of these healthy and natural ingredients?

-Madison



Simplicity & Fall Accessories

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Top: Thrifted
Sweater: Thrifted
Pants: Thrifted (Forever 21)
Shoes: Thrifted
Socks: Forever 21
Purse: c/o Gamiss
Watch: c/o JORD

Long time no see! It truly seems like it has been forever since I sat down to write a post, but it hasn't been that long. I felt a little off the blogging game since life got a bit busy and I didn't have many posts planned out, but here is one that I have been looking forward to for a few weeks!

I have come to appreciate the simplicity of fashion. While most often I go for something full of colors, prints, and multiple aspects, there are many times that simplicity is so perfect in itself. I created this outfit based off of THIS look worn my Mary in the movie "About Time." I fell in love with her simple and yet ladylike style and couldn't help loving how perfectly fall her outfit was...plus we basically have the same hairstyle:) While sweaters are definitely my go to in the fall months, there is something so perfectly comforting in an oversized chunky sweater!

Aside from the simplicity in fashion, the best accessory to top off a look such as this is also to pair a simple piece with it. This Zebra and Navy wood watch from JORD is the perfect fall accessory! I haven't always been that into watches, but this piece definitely changes the game up a bit! Not only does the simple and unique style go with nearly everything in my closet, but the wood texture compliments all of the earthy tones of fall, making it a recurring accessory in my everyday wardrobe. The wood styles of JORD watches truly add a bit of nature into every ensemble in their natural construction and I especially love the dark shade of this lovely watch they sent me.

If you think about it, watches have always been a classic and timeless (see what I did there) accessory throughout the years, not to mention that they keep you on track and help you never to be late. If you are interested in getting one of these classic wood watches for yourself, JORD has put together a GIVEAWAY and the winner will receive a $75 eGift Card and everyone else who enters will receive a $20 eGift Card (Contest ends November 13th and codes expire January 1st).

Have you ever heard of wood watches?
Do you like simple fashion?
Are you a watch wearer?

-Madison


New York, New York

Monday, September 19, 2016

Jacket: c/o Madewell
Pants: Thrifted
Shoes: Catos
Shirt: Vintage (Minnie's Menagerie)
Purse: Sam Moon
Broach: Vintage

**Today's post was made possible by Madewell who gifted me this denim jacket. All opinions are my own.**

Sometimes I think about what people in NY wear and I always seem to arrive at the conclusion that those in NY take a lot of creative liscense when it comes to fashion. With that being said, I have yet to visit New York, so that is definitely a stop on my bucket list one day! However, when you received a package straight from New York, NY you easily become filled with New York fashion inspiration and start dreaming of visiting that inspiring city. In light of traveling, I tend to dress for the places I am venturing to......I can't just wear ordinary clothes, I have this weird thing about me where I like my clothes (fashion) to match my surroundings in some way, shape, or form. Therefore, if I went to New York I think this look would be one that I would pull out and wear whilst being a wide eyed tourist! 

Seriously though, I can't get enough of this ensemeble! Remember me saying last week that I was going to try different things this fall....well this look is definitely one of those "different" things. Get ready for lots of denim appearances this fall because I am completely IN LOVE with the classiness of denim, especially this denim jacket from Madewell (aka. the fabulous package from NY) that I can't get enough of!

I have always LOVED visiting Madewell or perusing their online store. Their selection of simple and versatile quality pieces, that retain a classic style throughout the years has always inspired me and drawn me to their brand. Not to mention that their jeans, jackets, and overalls are always the greatest one can find. Therefore, I can't say enough about the quality and sheer perfection of this denim jacket that will be a classic staple piece in my wardrobe for years to come.

I wanted something unique to pair the Madewell denim jacket with, and therefore settled on a classic pair of brown cigaret paints with my vintage gingham button up. I finished off the look with my sued nude flats, a red purse, and a vintage broach. When I say this ensemble was something different for me, it is true, because I very rarely wear pants and when I do they are always a loose or flowy fit. Therefore, this style was a bit different for me, especially since I paired the classic pants with a denim jacket and collared button up. However, even with contrasting pieces they all pair perfectly together for a business meets modern, meets slightly edgy, meets classy look. The only thing that would make this look even more perfect would have been some darling novelty lapel pins on my jacket (definitely something for the future).

Also, just an awesome reminder that if you have a valid college student ID you can get 15% off every time you buy something at a Madewell location (not valid online).....so make sure to take advantage of that if you frequently shop at Madewell!

Are you a fan of Madewell?
Do you ever mix things up that are different for you?
What do you think about ones fashion for NY?

 -Madison

Perfectly Framed : Firmoo Review

Friday, March 25, 2016

Glasses: c/o Firmoo
Shirt: Target
Sweater: Walmart
Jeans: Thrifted (Levi)

If you have been a follower of my blog for awhile than you probably know I am the BIGGEST fan of glasses! I do not actually need glasses or have a perscription but I LOVE fake glasses, so when Firmoo contacted me and asked if I wanted to do a review on a pair of their glasses I was thrilled and immidiately said YES! 

I can't get over how perfect these glasses are! I have been wanting a pair of tortoise glasses with a round frame and right when I saw this style I knew they were the ones I wanted to order. Of course I had to try them out as soon as I received them in the mail and decided to wear them to class today. One of my favorite things about Firmoo glasses (especially since mine  are not perscription) is that they are very high quality.....exactly like you would find at an actual glasses store or the eye doctor. Unlike most of my other fake glasses these fit perfectly to my face, are comfortable, and are not crooked which is a bonus! I also love that the lense is super clear so it almost feels like I am not even wearing glasses. Besides the glasses themselves they came with the cutest case ever which has a printing of a map on it and makes me want to go traveling around the country, and of course these glasses would be the perfect accessory to those excursions. 

Of course if this style of glasses isn't for you, Firmoo has a number of other styles including a completely adorable pair of cat eye glasses which I almost got :) They also have sunglasses which is another weakness of mine......so go check them out if you are in need of glasses or a nice pair of shades. 

It was so great working with Firmoo to put together this review. They were in contact the whole time and always asked if there was something they could do or if I was satisfied with my order. I will say though the only down side was that it took over two weeks for me to get my glasses, but sometimes that is the case, so just make sure to order a decent way out. 

Also.....even more exciting and so wonderful of Firmoo to do is to offer you all a voucher for a free pair of glasses!! Therefore, if you are a first time customer of Firmoo you can use the voucher code "minnieblog2" for any of THESE GLASSES and at the checkout get your glasses for free (shipping is not included). The voucher code is only available for the first 10 people who use it for their order so if you are interested in trying out their glasses you better act quickly because it expires April 24th :) 

All in all I am thoroughly thrilled with my glasses from Firmoo and will probably be ordering another pair sometime in the future. because just like you can never have enough sunglasses, I don't think I could ever have to many glasses! 

Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!! 

What you you think of the glasses? 
Have you ever heard of Firmoo?
Do you think you will give them a try with the voucher? 

-Madison 



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