As promised, here's the second outfit I wore over my birthday weekend. If you follow me on Instagram, then you already got a sneak peek of this look yesterday. I absolutely adore this romper! It's perfect to wear for a special occasion like a birthday, or just for a casual date night. The material is so flowy which makes it super comfortable (and almost look like a dress). For size reference, I'm wearing a size small and it fits great. 

SAVED BY THE DRESS romper | RUE21 heels | LULUS straw bag | APRIL SODERSTROM bijou necklace | MEJURI star signet | BP bangle | on my lips: laura mercier 'blush' lip glace | tan I use: medium/dark body drops

Thank you to Saved By The Dress for gifting me this romper. I just placed another order with them so stay tuned for next week to see a little haul/review post.

xx

I know the title of this post is a little dramatic but trust me guys these products are worth GOLD. Some of these I rarely hear people talk about and they are too good not to share, especially when you can find these products for under $10.

First up is my beloved Essence Lash Princess mascara. This is some good stuff, so good that it's always out of stock at my local Ulta (I also got one of my friends hooked on it). It's only $4.99 and gives me the lashes of my dreams: separated, long, still touchable, with a hint of volume. It also washes off easily, a must for me (nothing worse than a mascara that doesn't want to come off!!). If you go look for it in the store just remember it's the one in the black bottle with green writing - they have a purple and orange one too. 

Next is my Sephora Collection #lipstories Lipstick. I have the shade matinee and it's a dusty, rose red. No one likes a lipstick that tugs along your lips as you're putting it on. This one is the complete opposite. It's SO creamy and glides on like a dream and the best part? It's only $8!! Go ahead and grab a few, you'll love them.

Up next is the Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder. My go-to before this was the Rimmel stay matte powder (been using it since high school!) but I always wondered why my concealer always creased and never look as good as it could. Who would've thought this powder was the solution to all my problems... seriously. I dip THIS BRUSH (also under $10) into the powder to set my under eyes and t-zone and it works like magic. I don't know how I lived before this stuff.

We can't forget the setting mist! After dusting my face with setting powder I love going in with the Mario Badescu Rose Water Spray to melt the makeup into my skin and get rid of the powdery finish. Tip: Mist around the perimeter of your face to give your skin a glow in all the right spots.

My last pick is the Acure Blue Tansy Night Oil. I picked it up at TJMaxx for only $6. If you can't find it there then you can get it at Target for $12 - still an amazing buy. It's a pale blue color in the bottle but comes out clear.  I live for face oils so I've tried a ton and believe it or not, not all oils are equally as moisturizing. This feels like a drink of water for my skin and ensures I wake up with a perfectly soft and moisturized face. I've read that it's a dupe for THIS oil - I always hear amazing things about that brand so I need to try it soon and let you guys know how they compare.  

Let me know if you guys have tried or will be trying any of these! 

I celebrated my birthday over the weekend (it's actually today) since it fell on a Monday this year. I went for birthday brunch on Saturday to one of my favorite spots, Famous Toastery, if you're in the Charlotte area I highly recommend stopping by. Then we headed off to HomeGoods, Ross, TJMaxx, and Target to do some shopping for our new apartment. We found a few small things but are still searching for a cute yet affordable dresser, if that even exists, lol. If you guys have any suggestions please send them my way!

Anyways, back to my outfit. I picked up this top from rue21 over the weekend as one of my birthday weekend outfits. It's super adorable and was under $20! I can't find it on the website but here are similar affordable pieces: option 1, option 2, option 3. The high waisted denim skirt I wore is from H&M and it's back in stock!! It's a staple piece for me and only $25! 

Thank you for reading my blog, it truly means so much! xo

Hi loves! Ever since Yves Saint Laurent Beauty gifted me this volupte tint-in-balm last month it's all I've been wearing on my lips. It's unlike any other lip product I own because it has a hint of color + moisturizing balm (the lip-shaped core) all in one. I have it in color #6. At first, it may look like it might be too bright red because it looks pretty vibrant in the tube but it's a balm after all so it's not meant to be very pigmented and it applies totally different on the lips(I promise!). Just one swipe and it leaves my lips looking pouty with a touch of red. It's absolutely gorgeous and the perfect amount of color for me! Of course, it also has their signature pomegranate scent that all their other volupte lipsticks have (😍). If you want to grab one for yourself I highly recommend this PINK LIP SET - it comes with the volupte tint in balm in #4 along with two other lip products! Or if nudes are more your thing, grab the NUDE version. 

Thank you so much for reading! xoxo