Bold Lipped Fall Makeup | 2015

In California it is very rare that the seasons are reflected in the weather or nature. While the leaves do change colors and the mornings are colder, by mid day it is already 80 degrees outside and will be like this for the next month and a half 'til fall really takes charge. So in the meantime while I wait to be able to wear my cozy knit sweaters all day without melting into them, I like to trick myself into believing that it really does feel like fall by putting my makeup into full fall gear.

During the fall and winter months bolder darker lip colors are a staple and are always in my bag when I go out. I have especially been loving MAC's Viva Glam III lipstick, which was actually my first ever MAC lipstick purchase and has left me wanting to go back in ASAP and see what other great fall shades they have. The lipstick is a dark dusty brick rose color (if that makes sense) and has a matte finish to it. While it may be slightly drying to the lips it is definitely worth apply and extra layer of lip balm because the color pay off is beautiful and perfect for every skin tone. 

Makeup Used:

Benefit's POREfessional

L'Oreal True Match Concealer in Medium/Deep N6-7-8

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation in Tan Sand

L'Oreal Brow Stylist Plumper in Medium to Dark 380

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Urban Decay Naked2 Palette

L'Oreal Lineur Intense in Carbon Black

CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara

MAC Viva Glam III

Love,

     Jackie

Cozy Candles | 2015

As fall is officially here and Bath and Body Works has launched their new very festive and very autumnal candle range, I couldn't help but pick up a few of their new candles to join my growing collection. During these colder months there is nothing more appealing to me than cozying up in bed with a good book and huge cup of hot cocoa with the scent of burning candles filling my room. 

The first candle I picked up while in Bath and Body Works was the Brown Sugar Allspice candle, which smells so deliciously of baked goods and the sweet and spicy warmth that is so often associated with fall. I also picked up their Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake candle which smells of pumpkin spice and perfectly sweetened vanilla cream, this one I know will make me hungry and send my sweet tooth on a crazy sugar hunt. Every time I smell these candles I can't help but smile and get excited for the leaves to start changing colors and for many, many rainy days to come!   

Happy first day of Fall!

Love,

     Jackie

Sunday Edition : Spread Love and Happiness | 2015

    

Hello.

It's been a long time since I last updated here on the blog. No, I wasn't dead I was just busy working and going to school but I was also busy living truly and freely for the first time in a really long time. While I was gone I learned a lot about myself and life in general, I had real face to face conversations and left my phone on silent more often then not, and met some really cool people who I hadn't realized were as down to earth and just kind-hearted people until I started TALKING to them.

It wasn't until a couple sundays ago when I was in the car with a friend, that I hadn't really talked to in almost two years, that this train of thought hit me. It was the thought of how someone could still be so sweet and kind but was still able to be strong and not rude at all. While in high school you quickly learn that lots of kids and even adults (I'm not saying all do but there are plenty of them that do) treat others in a rude manner in order to get there point across and don't bother listening to the other person's point of view before getting angry and upset. Even though you regularly here it stressed to be nice and polite to other people, it is so rarely the case of what actually happens. It struck me then, that I wasn't fully living up to that standard either, to let people make their point before I judged them for the kind of person they were based on a quick and hasty analysis and that I needed to make a change myself.

So I made a pact that from that day on I would try my best to just try and spread love and happiness in the world instead of hatred and to listen to people before judging their character. While I know there are plenty of people I won't always get along with or like very much and that there will be bad days I am trying my best to be the best person I can be. To try my best to stay away from negative people and surround myself with positivity and be strong because that is the kind of person I want to be. The one whose smiling and finally listening to that old saying her mom always told her growing up, "Treat people the way you want to be treated".  I'm sending you all, love and good vibes. I know its only been a few weeks since that car ride but I know this will be a change for good. 

See you soon.

Love,

        Jackie