I don't know about you guys, but I always see Valentine's Day as a chance to bring out the full-on glam, and not be ashamed of it! Not that I am ever ashamed of it. But you know what I mean.
Valentine's Day is always tricky for me, because my Birthday is two days later. Since we are parents we usually end up only being child free for one of the two, so Valentine's Day is often a family celebration, which is great too!
Whether you spend the day at home, take a night out with your special someone, your friends, or your family, this makeup look will definitely make you feel glamorous and sexy!
Watch the video below to see how I achieved this look, as well as which products I used to do so!
So there is a huge trend on YouTube of making videos about what we get for Christmas. This trend is so popular that many YouTubers upload their videos early on Christmas morning, making us wonder if they actually hijacked Santa's sled on Christmas Eve to get their presents early!
Obviously, I wasn't one of those people. I upload my video a good ten days after Christmas! I totally understand why people love these videos, because I have fun watching them. Not only does it give me ideas of things to ask for for my birthday (in February) but it also gives me great gift ideas for others in the future!
That being said, I also understand why some people are bothered by these videos and see it as bragging. I think in a way this video is bragging, in the sense that I am happy and excited about what I got and I want to show it to you guys, in hope that you will find it entertaining and enjoyable. But in no way to I ever want my happiness to make others feel bad. Which is why I wanted to take a minute to focus on one of the most special parts of the holidays: being grateful. There are so many amazing things that happen around the holidays, and I think above all it is important to recognize the special people and moments, and not just the "things."
So I wanted to share my "What I Got For Christmas" video with you guys, and I also wanted to let my blog readers who aren't subscribed to my YouTube channel know that I am doing a little giveaway, which you can find the details of if you watch the video.
But I also wanted to tell you guys three things that I am super thankful for lately. So here goes:
As I was typing this, I realized something. All of these things I have viewed in a negative aspect at one time; Lila being too attention seeking, Mike and I quipping at each other/not much time to myself, traveling too much/not being home enough - it really all boils down to me not having my usual required time to myself. But when I try, I can turn each negative though into a piece of gratitude. And once I started typing, I realized I really have a TON of things to be grateful for.
1) Lila is finally at an age where we can sit down together and do activities. For Christmas she received a lot of board games, card games, crafts and art projects. It is amazing to see her creativity shine through when she does these projects on her own, but it is even more special to do them with her, because I feel an indescribable connection with her, and just seeing that joy in her face at the fact that I want to play with her is priceless.
2) Mike and I got a lot of time together in the last few weeks. We definitely got super frustrated with each other. Like he reeeeaaally gets on my nerves and I'm sure I really get on his too! But there were also some amazing moments we had together, like shopping and wrapping gifts for our family together, watching lots of movies, and rearranging Lila's room all come to mind. We also have fun playing board games with Lila for as long as all of our attention spans can last!
3) I am marrying into an amazing family. Mike's Mom is the most selfless, generous, and hard working person who keeps a smile on her face and her sense of humor no matter what. Mike's sisters have shown so much love and care to me since I met them. They have made me feel like a welcome part of the family and I truly feel like I can be myself around them, and not be judged. Mike's Dad is literally Mike in 20some years. He is exactly like Mike, down to the nervous habits, jokes, and selective hearing. It is so sweet to see him turn into a giant teddy bear around Lila. And I can't wait to watch Lila grow up with my future nephews!
If you want to enter the giveaway, just watch this video and leave a comment on my YouTube channel with something you are grateful for.
You got it - Another project pan! Since I started my finish 6 by 2016 and my 30 samples in 30 days I have come across another project going around that I really want to participate it! The "rules" are simply to pick 14 products to finish (or hit pan on) by February 14!
The beauty of doing a project pan is that you really can make up your own rules. Some people choose to do project pans by also doing a "no buy" while they are finishing their products. Some people require themselves to finish the whole product completely, some just want to hit pan. Since we make our own rules, we can tailor the project in a way that we know will work for us!
(clockwise from top left)
Benefit Majorette Blush - a beautiful cream blush with a natural finish.
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer in Medium Dark - The perfect matte bronzer for contour.
Wet N Wild by Fergie Setting Powder - a fine milled pressed setting powder with slight shimmers.
The Balm Mary LouManizer - An incredible highlight which broke and I repaired!
Physician's Formula Bronzing strips in Waikiki Strip - A beautiful shimmering bronzer that I have had for way too long!
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Creamy Beige - A long lasting cream eyeshadow or base.
Cover Girl Blush in Soft Mink - a very old blush that I need to finish.
L'Oreal Voluminious Eyeliner - perfect for the waterline.
Buxom Lipgloss in Mudslide - a beautiful plumping lipgloss with amazing shine.
Benefit Porefessional - an absolutely beautiful pore-filling primer.
Urban Decay De-slick Setting Spray - Makes your makeup last all day and absorbes any extra oil.
Bath and Body Works Body Lotion in Jasmine Vanilla
Victoria's Secret Dream Angel's Angel Mist in Halo - A great smelling body spray.
Moroccanoil dry body oil - great smelling moisturizing body oil.
Here are some swatches of the products in case you are interested in seeing how they perform! As you can tell, a lot of these products I have just had for way to long, and some of them I will be tossing if I don't finish them by February 14th!
I also made a video of this project! I hope you enjoy it! On a side note, I am really enjoying Youtube! I have a few videos filmed that I am working on editing and will be putting up soon, but in the meantime I would be honored if you would subscribe (click here) to my YouTube channel and leave me some feedback! Thank you so much!
