Cheap and Trendy: Fall Boots

I took a little jaunt to Target today on the prowl for some fabulous finds in the boot department, and I struck gold.

I ended up getting these Merona dark brown riding boots for $31.99 (reg. $39.99). If you have a smartphone, download the app Cartwheel for plenty of Target coupons. I used a 20% off coupon to save $8 on this pair!

These boots are so comfortable, have a little heel and gold accents, and hit just below the knee. I love this rich dark brown for Fall. They also have a zip up on the inside for a better fit.

I instantly fell in love with these suede booties. I'm adoring booties this season and these light brown studded booties stole my heart. They have a good size chunky heel which makes them super comfortable to walk in.

I picked up these for $44.99. Unfortunately no coupons for these bad boys, but they are worth every penny.

My Fall Skincare Routine

Hi Loves!!

I have been using all new skincare products for the last few months and found a routine for the drier Fall and Winter seasons that has really been working for me. I thought I would share it so check it out on my YouTube channel HERE.

Easy and Delicious French Fries at Home

At-Home Baked French Fries

Whenever I make these french fries there is never leftovers. They are that good and super easy to make.

Ingredients:

2 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lawry's Seasoning Salt (you can use sea salt if you would like, but the seasoning salt makes it extra delicious)

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
-Cut potatoes in half horizontally then proceed to cut into smaller frie shapes. Tip: the smaller the fries (about 1/3 in thick) the quicker they will cook and the crispier they will be. No matter what frie size you decide to make yours, just be sure that they are all the same size so they will cook properly.
-Place the cut potatoes into a bowl of cold water.
-Remove from water and dry thoroughly
-Toss with oil and seasoning salt and place of a lined greased baking sheet.
-Roast until cooked through and browned. Turn fries over about halfway through cooking. (about 25 minutes cook time)

Motivation

You may not have a choice in the bumps that come up in your path, but you do have the choice in how you let them affect you. The most important thing to tell yourself is that you CAN get through anything and you can be happy and deserve to be.

Spread the love. 

xoxo Jess

Target Haul!

I made a little shopping trip to Target today and wanted to share with you Beauties what I got!

One of the reasons I took this Target trip was to pick up the Boots No 7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Water for Normal to Oily skin. This cleanser is meant to dissolve face makeup, gently cleanse and balance oily skin. I have very sensitive skin and this product promises to hydrate skin with vitamin and minerals while still being gentle enough for the most sensitive skin. I have big hopes for this product, keep an eye out for a review in the coming weeks.

I was running out of the Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream sample my dermatologist gave me and needed to pick up more. Low and behold, this moisturizing cream comes in a whopping 16 oz vat. I am notorious for using too much of products, but I literally use less than a pea size amount of this moisturizer at night. The best way to use this on your face is to apply a pea size amount to a DAMP face, not dry. This keeps it from being too heavy while still moisturizing without grease.

I also picked up some soft Cotton Rounds to use with my cleansing water. I love the exfoliating rounds,  but they are a little too harsh to use on my overly sensitive skin on a daily basis so I opted for the softer ones  this time.

Maybe it's TMI, but I also got the Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant in the ooh-la-la lavender scent. I am excited to try this one out and so far love the lavender scent. This deodorant is a bit interesting because it says to apply it at night so it can work to block sweat before the sweat starts during the day. I figured if I'm going to apply it at night I might as well have a calming lavender scent.

Covergirl Smoochies Review

(L-R) #Tweet Me and #Sweet Tweet

A glossy balm, the Covergirl Smoochies provide the perfect tint of color while still moisturizing like a pro. The balm consistency leaves lips feeling smooth, glossy and hydrated. The packaging is fun, bright and a little young and the smell of the balm is somewhere between pink lemonade and watermelon. Don't get me wrong I enjoy the scent, but that mixed with the packaging makes it seem more geared towards a younger crowd. 

(L-R) #Tweet Me and #Sweet Tweet

My favorite color is #sweet tweet (yes the names do include a hashtag). This particular color is a pretty sheer pink and enhances your natural lip color while creating a slightly glossy effect.

#Tweet Me is more of a red stain tint. EleventhGorgeous on YouTube said it best, it looks like you've been eating a cherry Popsicle that stained your lips.

All in all, these are good lip products to throw in your bag if you're looking for a Chapstick/balm that will add a little color and shine.

xoxo Jess

Perfect Pout

As the weather begins to cool off, the air gets drier and our skin follows suit. To keep your lips soft and silky look no further than the Elf Lip Exfoliator. For $3 this little guy gets the job done and even smells like vanilla sugar while doing it. The packaging is sleek and looks like a tube of lipstick making it so easy to slough off the dead skin on your lips. Goodbye messy pots of lip exfoliant! Unlike some lip exfoliants, you can't actually eat this one so you have to wipe or rinse it off after exfoliating.

Overall: 4.5/5 stars

Tip: When starting a new tube, it takes a couple of uses to rub off the top layer of wax so the exfoliating beads can do their job.

xoxo Jess