My birthday

Yesterday was my 37th birthday and guess what? I wore glitter makeup! No matter what anyone says, do what makes you happy. :-)

Coconut

I'm obsessed with all things coconut this summer. Here are some of the things I'm loving. 

This coconut fragrance by Yves Rocher is reminiscent of the old Hawaiian Tropic body oil. I only wish I'd gotten a bigger bottle. (This is the travel size. There's a full size, I think 3.4 oz., available.) 

Tree Hut coconut lime scented body wash. I got mine at Walmart. 

Coconut Oil is such a multi purpose product. Skin care, hair care, and cooking or baking needs, this oil is the bomb.

I've been enjoying these frozen fruit bars in coconut for my evening dessert. Yum! 

Drinking more water is definitely made sweeter by adding some of this coconut pineapple flavoring. 

Last but not least, I've been using this coconut water shampoo. It cleans hair thoroughly while keeping it soft and healthy. 

I got most of these items at the drugstore  or Walmart except the coconut oil which I found at Target. 

Stay cool this summer & don't forget to wear that sunscreen! Mwah! ❤️

Quite possibly the best mascara ever.

I've tried a lot of mascaras (and I mean A LOT) but the one I keep coming back to is Maybelline The Falsies mascara. 

I prefer the waterproof formula since it holds the curl. It lifts my lashes, which tend to be a little straight and point downward. It also thickens and doesn't flake or smudge. 

It gives the look of false lashes without the hassle! The price point is a bonus, too. 

Available at drugstores. 

What's in my mailbox!

Today I received my order from BH Cosmetics. A concealer palette, bronzer, eyeliner, lip liner and a summery eyeshadow & blush palette. 

Bombshell Bronze is a matte bronzer & sells for $3.95. 

Concealer & Corrector Palette in Light sells for $4.95.

The palette was a special offer for $4.50 with purchase but I believe sells for more if purchased alone. It's a summery collection called Malibu. 

Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Dream is $5.00 and Waterproof Lip Liner in Raspberry is $ 2.95. 

The eye & lip liners claim to be waterproof and seem to live up to it based on my swatches & "smudge test". 

So far, I'm pleased with my choices and will revisit these for more detailed reviews in the future. Definitely check out BH Cosmetics @ www.bhcosmetics.com! 

*All products were purchased by me. I do not accept money in exchange for reviews. All my reviews are my honest opinions.*

Colorful Mascara Trend: Make your lashes stand out!

Tip for wearing bright mascara: Use a white lash primer or a white mascara before applying the color. The white will create a blank canvas to make the color pop! 

Sleek Magnitude dual-ended mascara includes a white lash primer.

1) Apply white primer or white mascara

2) Wait a minute for it to dry a bit before applying color

3) Apply bright mascara

Styli Style mascara in purple

I'm a bit obsessed right now with springy eye shadow looks.

Spring eyeshadow palette! Mark On the Dot Bold eyeshadow palette. 

Why do I love it? Options! You can do a very neutral one-shadow eye look or use the brighter colors for bolder eye look. 

I've been using the gold shadow in the palette all over my lids with the darker blue lining the bottom lash line. 

Eyeshadow Dupe!

Dupe alert! The Mark On the Dot shadow palette in neutral can yield similar eyeshadow looks as Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette. (Neutral shimmery pinks, purples and sandy tones)