Hey there turtle doves! So when i was thinking about who next to feature on a makeup crush Friday i was torn. Ive done an actress, and a singer, should i keep going for diverse job wise? Then i realized who i wanted to use and she made the choice for me! Cara Delevingne is an English Model and really just so epically beautiful. And she has the it feature of the last year in spades.

As someone born with a really strong brow it is so reassuring to me to see this trend... ten years ago plucking them into nothing was a thing and it was very painful with as full as my brow is. But now we are not only taught to embrace them, but shape them, fill them in properly and rock them like they are a staple handbag or pair of shoes, fiercely. Cara is the embodiment of this for me and the reason why i chose her today. Usually people will see light hair and assume that your brows should be weaker, Cara dances that fine line of being a blonde and having firm brows that aren't totally brown.

For me ive never had this problem as i have chocolate brown hair its easy to match my brows. And i have a ton of brow products because of that. Below im going to feature some of my favorites, the things i just cant live without when im putting on my face. I use both drug store and high end so there is a little something for everyone and all price points.

The Products-
* Elf Eyebrow Kit
* Anastasia Brow Wiz
* NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder
* Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Are their any brow products im totally missing out on? Anything you lovely ladies use to rock the epic Cara brows?

UK Wish List!

Hey there turtle doves! So as pretty much everyone who knows me knows, im going to let you in on a little secret. I am completely obsessed with the UK and Ireland. Like i fully believe i was from one or both places at some point in a previous life. There is something about England, Scotland Wales and Ireland that just gets me. Maybe the accents that change every twenty miles or so (And how jealous i am of each and every one as we Americans got jipped on the accents) or the amazing landscapes, or the centuries of history in one place. But obsessed about covers it.

Now since i am completely obsessed i know alot of what gets released in the UK beauty wise... and so very much of it i want its not even funny, haha. But here is a list of a few of the things i am seriously lusting after that are really hard to get in the U.S.

The Products-

* Max Factor 2000 Calorie Dramatic Volume Mascara in Black
* Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lipstick (Like every shade haha, but especially Nude-ist, Grand Cru, & Hot Pepper)
* Barry M Nail paint
* Makeup Revolution Makeup Geek Pallet
* Makeup Revolution Blushing hearts Blushers, (Also the highlight which isnt pictured)
* Barry M Kohl Liner in Black
* Collection Lasting Perfection concealer

What are some of the things you lovelies would like you just cant get at home? Any things i should be lusting after i simply dont know about yet?

Back to school makeup bag

Hey there turtle doves! So its fairly obvious i have been MIA the last couple of weeks and thats because summer is gone and fall is upon us. My favorite time of year might i add. But with the coming of fall also means some daily structure changes as kids return to school and adults have to work around it all. But that change in my life of getting my son off to school and doing homework nightly have inspired me to do this post.

Back when i was in school i was that girl that wore makeup, a full face of it. But i know thats not for everyone. Also i know alot of schools internationally have very different rules on whats appropriate for school. So i compiled a little list of the basic things that can give you a fresh and flawless yet not overdone face.

List of must haves-

*BB or CC cream (The one pictured above is great for acne prone skin. But if you are blessed with clear skin something with less product or skipping this all together would be preferable)
*Concealer. For either blemishes or dark circles, whatever problems you might have and want to hide.
*A face powder, something to set any creams you use or help with oil control is a must especially when you need your makeup to last 8 whole hours of a school day.
*Little eye shadow trios/quads are great for on the run, and simple colors like Wet N Wild walking on eggshells (Pictured) work well on many complexions and help accentuate your eyes without over doing it.
*A solid liner, wet, pencil or gel is a must and ca be a way to play up your makeup without going overboard.
*Mascara for all beauties like me with not the longest lashes is a must, also colored Mascaras if your school allows could be a fun addition to your look.
*If you like a little color on your cheeks then simple little brushes of blush or bronzer can help to warm up and brighten your face.
*Lip care is key for long hours out. If your a no color kind of girl then a lip balm or butter is needed and you can apply without a mirror. If you prefer a little tint something glossy but with moisture is a must. Are their any products you are loving for this school year? Wonders the rest of the world should discover?