Do It yourself eyelash extensions tutorial

November 30, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

Who gets their eye lashes done?? Did?? What is the correct term.. lol I have always loved lashes, full lashes, dramatic lashes, whispy lashes. Well mine are Non existent lashes. I do have a go to mascara that helps with that but the time in doing that take about 10 min and then the take off in the evening and start all over is exhausting. Oh and without mascara girl I look like a ghost. Hence the photo down below.. Ha Ha.

Well I have always wanted to go and get my eye lashes done professionally, But between having four kids and no time and or the money to go and get them done is impossible. I decided to try and do them at home on my own. It’s been a long time coming.

So I finally decided that I am going to do this! So as I started doing them I got more and more excited about it. I know that might sounds weird but for me, beauty and makeup makes me so happy. I feel like I finally found my happy. Well for now while the kids are at home and in school.

Well I tried to record the process in a video So I hope that you enjoy it. It is my goal to perfect this beauty tutorial. So I will be adding this in my beauty routine from now on. I will perfect it and probably re-record another video but for now. I hope you like it and until next time.

Xoxo,

IPSY OCTOBER UNBOXING +TRYON

November 20, 2019 gracegillespie81 2 Comments

Hello lovely’s, who on here loves makeup? Yasss me too. So I am posting this a little late but defiantly wanted to share that is with you because it was so good and you can purchase past ipsy glam bags from certain months if you wanted to.

This month is my favorite just because you can go all out on makeup, if you could.y tell on my last couple of makeup Halloween easy make up tutorials. So this month I was really impressed.

I mean besides how frickin gorgeous the bag was. There were products I had no idea existed. Which first and for most I would like to apologize if I didn’t know certain brands. I am excited to learn these brands through these makeup monthly bags.

In this bag there is @Benifitscosmetics – mascara, @marcanthony Leave in conditioner, @aprodite_usa face mask, @linipaperboats #eyeshadow and @bettyboop satin Lipstick

I was so excited in this line. I love the fact that Betty Bopp partnered with IPSY to make certain makeup products. With this months subscription I was really impressed. I have an unboxing and a full try-on if you would like to check it out below. Until next time.

Xoxo

NUTREE COSMETICS VIOLET SHAMPOO & mask REVIEW

November 15, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

So first off I would like to say that if you are not a natural blonde it is a fricking process to keep up!! Though I love it. It’s so hard to maintain, especially for me because I don’t have time and or money to keep going to the Hair salon to get it touched up and or to keep going back to get it toned and melted or what ever the phrase is. (sorry to my stylist)

So I was contacted by this company by the name of Nutree Cosmetics and I was glad that I was. I have used purple, blue even grey shampoos in the past to get the orange tone out. But literally I would have to use the shampoo almost every single day. I honestly felt that it wasn’t healthy for my hair by using it everyday.

I have always be so skeptical of those different shampoos. So when I received the shampoo I really wasn’t interested in using it because of all the past failed shampoos. So I finally used it and I couldn’t believe the results. So I put a couple drops of natural oil and let it air dry and because it felt so dry.

The next morning I was so happy because there was no more orange, I saw blonde. So this Blonde Secret Violet Shampoo and Mask exclaims that it neutralizes the yellowish tine, reactivates brightness and promotes platinum effect. I can honestly say thats exactly what it did. Go check out the actual process in my video below. You can see the difference that it did. Until next time.

Xoxo

Top 30 Fashion Gifts 2019

November 14, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

Hello angels, it’s not too early to start Christmas shopping right??Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite fashion picks from my amazon page that I am going to be sharing with you. Who loves fashion as much as I do? Well there are some pretty amazing pieces that I know that you will like.

Herschel Supply Co. Heritage Backpack $48 (orig. $59.99)
Orolay Women’s Down Jacke t, $139.99–$149.99
Amazon Essentials Wome n’s Polar Fleece Lined Sherpa Jacket, $30
Tassel Earring Six Pair Set, $10.99
Asga rd Women’s Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boots, $14.99–$29.99
Amazon Essentials Women’s Pom Knit Hat and Scarf Set, $16.15
M orusStudio Silk Sleep Mask, $12.99
Packing Cubes Set, $18.88

Adidas Originals Women’s Trefoil Hoodie, from $31.48
Carhartt Woodside Acrylic Hat, $19.99
Eberjey Women’s Noor Cuff Robe, from $29.22
The Drop Women’s Essen Bow Pointed Flat Mule, $49.90
Onzie Women’s High Rise Track Legging, $50.99
Nanjun Women’s Satin Pajamas Sleepwear Set, $14.36–$19.99
Levi’s Women’s Original Sherpa Trucker Jacket, $86.81–$98
Levi’s Women’s Faux Leather Belted Motorcycle Jacket, $41.20–$99.99

BlankNYC Women’s Suede Leather Jacket, from $79.29
Levi’s Women’s 721 High Rise Skinny Jean, $17.79–$59.50
Sperry Women’s Saltwater Rain Boot, from $85
Mae Women’s Lace Padded Bralette, $9.21–$27.46
Opening Ceremony Women’s Mesh Small Chinatown Tote, $45
Lisianthus Women Belt Buckle Fedora Hat, $16.45
Adidas Originals Women’s Three Stripes Legging, from $15.35
RainStoppers 48-Inch Auto Open Umbrella, $16.99

Lands’ End Womens’ Winter Down Puffer Vest, $59.95
Muk Luks Women’s Knee High Cable Socks, $10 (orig. $14.60)
Calvin Klein Women’s Active Ribbed ⅞ Mixed Media Leggings, $23.94
Anne Klein Women’s Genuine Diamond Dial Bracelet Watch, from $33.31 (orig. $75)
Daily Ritual Women’s Double Face Wool Short Coat, from $88.81
PJ Salvage Women’s Lounge Up Fuzzy Sweatshirt, $53.06–$55.85
HaloVa Women’s Mini Backpack, $18.99

Its never too early to start shopping for that someone special, and or just gifts for yourself for the holidays. I hope that you enjoy and go check out my other favorites on my Amazon Page. Just fyi, I do get a little percentage if you shop on my page. 🙂 Until next time.

Xoxo,

Friendsgiving

November 10, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

So how many of you have a Friendsgiving party? Or have you even heard of this? So if you don’t already know, a Friendsgiving party is a Thanksgiving celebration with one’s friends, as opposed to one’s family. Honestly I didn’t know that this was a thing until a couple of years ago.

I mean who doesn’t like to get with friends and eat and drink and just laugh and catch up on life and past time. I just love being around people that feel like family. But, sometimes being a stay at home mom with one income it’s so hard to just get up and go meet up with your friends or go out and have brunch.

For me that is a No. Not because I don’t want to, trust me if I could I would. Well my husband is the only one that works in our Home. So we have a bit of a budget when it comes to making big purchases or just going out all the time. It adds up quick. Trust me I know. Especially having four children. That are all in extracurricular activities but one. Which gets pretty expensive. But you have to keep them busy and we make it happen.

I may not see my friends often, and I don’t seem like I have been the best friend that I could be but when I get with my friends I don’t ever feel like there is any judgement because I haven’t been around for the birthday brunches or girls nights out or the parties. love my crew!

I love putting parties together on a budget. So I put together a list of everything that you could possibly need for a Friendsgiving party if you decide to have one. From decor to outfits to party favors and games.

I hope that you enjoy. If you have a Friendgiving get together let me know how it went. I would love to know. Thank you again and until next time.

Xoxo,

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Lip Care Routine

November 6, 2019 gracegillespie81 2 Comments

So how many of you guys love to use masks?? Well my by far favorite are my Lip mask.. I might have a little obsession with them. I probably have over 60! (don’t tell my husband). I love searching for them and the ones that I really like I purchase in bulk.

Keeping your lips moisturized is just as important as keeping your face and skin moisturized. A lot of times we forget about the smallest features on our bodies. Unfortunately the lips are always the first to go the older we get. They get wrinkles and then shrivel up, it’s sad and disheartening. So why not keep them supple and plumped. I know that no one wants to hear that. Because I didn’t, but now that I am 38 i’m like woman, lets plump these babies up.

I have even considered getting them filled with fillers, we will see. So anyways I have found a couple of products that I have been using lately that I have been living for. Amongst a few other products. But In this video I will be sharing with you my Lip Care Routine. The lip mask is heavenly. Yesto two step scrub in the link.

I hope that you enjoy the video and thank you for fowlling me along my mom life and over 30 journey. Until next time.

Xoxo,

Scarecrow Makeup Tutorial Halloween 2019

October 27, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

Hello angels how is everyone doing this Sunday? Do you ever make plans and then have to cancel.. due to something that doesn’t even matter. Well I always look at it like it just wasn’t meant to be.

I have yet to take my kids to the Pumpkin Patch this year yet. So if you have any suggestions please defiantly let me know. Well I have another Makeup Tutorial for you. It’s pretty simple like the last one.

Well here in Houston Texas are temps are in the 50’s and loving every second of it.. I’m just praying that it stays. Thats what makes it feel so much like Fall. Its has been the most perfect weekend.

So what are you and or your kids going to be for Halloween? Well we have plenty of costumes laying around the house and we just have to pick one which is going to be the struggle. In this house they are so indecisive its NOT even funny. SERIOUSLY!!

My oldest which is 16, more than likely, no he won’t wear a costume. My 6 year old wants to be “Nacho Libre” so I have to go to academy and pick up some Stretchy Pants. My 4 year old daughter will probably want to be something my 6 year old wants to be, which will escalate to a flat out argument. which I am not ready to handle and my 1 year old will let me put anything I want on her and she will be so happy to be getting candy.

Well I probably have one more makeup tutorial coming out before Halloween. If you have a request defiantly let me know and I will try and get it out for you. Until next time.

Xoxo,

Clown Halloween Makeup Tutorial

October 24, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

So how many of y’all love dressing up for Halloween? Well to be honest we did as little kids and then we would head to the mall and do our store to store “Trick or Treating”. But the years after that we really didn’t celebrate it or go Trick or treating because my mom was always working and it was four of us, so it wasn’t like I could have taken all of us out.

So Now that I have littles of my own. If I don’t make there costumes I do makeup on there faces and they LOVE it. So I will be posting a few Halloween Makeup Tutorials basically for beginners on the blog. I hope that you will enjoy them as much as I did making them!! My kids sure do get a kick out of watching me create these looks. My littlest one still isn’t too sure about them.

So what are everyones plans? Do you go out? Do you not celebrate it? Growing up my mom really wasn’t a big fan of Halloween but my uncle Jesse was. Growing up at my grandmas house. we would always watch all the scary movies every October, and I was always so scared but deep down I loved it!! We would turn off all of the light and get some popcorn and watch Jason, Friday the 13th, Freddy Kruger the list goes on and on.

If you like these defiantly let me know and I will continue to make the for you. I also have a video tutorial below so go check it out and let me know what you think. I know that I am far from any make up artist or professional what so ever but I enjoy doing it and I have so much fun, which is all that matters. Until next time angels.

Xoxo,

BoxyCharm October 2019

October 23, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

Who on here loves makeup and beauty. Well I certainly do. That’s why I love beauty boxes. So there are a couple of beauty subscriptions that I have been loving for months now. It’s only $21 a month and free shipping.

So in this months boxy was pretty amazing. They have a hash tag every month special for there box for that month and for this month its #boxyafterdark – In this months box there are some brands that I have never heard of before.

So in this months box I received. A palette in the brand DOSE OF COLORS | 5-pan Matte Eyeshadow Palette with a mixture of shades. This palette is a great way to add boldness and vibrance to your eye looks. MSRP:$32

— TOUCH IN SOL | Pretty Filter Glassy Skin Balm. An ultra-hydrating priming skin balm with a sensationally smooth texture that melts into your skin and creates the ultimate glow that lasts throughout the day. MSRP:$32

— ICONIC LONDON | Lip Plumping Gloss- Iconic lip plumping glosses are the ultimate combo of non-sticky gloss and plumping power. The high- shine formula is infused with a biomimetic peptide, which helps to support natural collagen production for more defined and voluminous looking lips. MSRP:$26

—ELEMIS | Superfood Vital Veggie Mask- Get a shot of green goodness with this treatment mask that nourishes, smooths, and brightens for softer, smoother more radiant skin. Vegan and cruelty-free.MSRP:$35

— ILLUMINATI | Cosmetic Sponge- An edgeless, reusable, high-definition sponge applicator. MSRP:$21

I also did a Unboxing and a full try on video. I hope that you like if you are into any of that stuff. Until next time.

Xoxo,

Sincerely silver

October 20, 2019 gracegillespie81 Leave a comment

Who on here loves jewelry?? Umm, yeah silly question. I have always loved jewelry. Especially if there is a special meaning behind it. Like something that is very dear to your heart.

So growing up my grandfather and his children would always give my grandmother a special piece of jewelry, from necklaces from the places they have been to a precious ring that had all twelve birthstones of their children. Yes you read that right twelve children, not including the five that were lost during and or after pregnancy.

I love sentimental things that mean something like for instance i have four tattoos. Every single one of them mean something dear to my heart and or helped me through a tough time in my life and I look back and thank God for the experiences everyday. I also feel that I wouldn’t be the person that I am today without them. (The experiences that is)

About eleven years ago I met my now husband. After dating only nine months and probably spending half the time together because at that time he was working offshore. We got engaged. About a year later we went back to the place that we met and the place was no longer there. So it was a little disheartening.

So a company called Sincerely Silver contacted me and introduced me to their beautiful pieces. I immediately fell in love. When I saw this beautiful bracelet with coordinates on it I was like, yes I know exactly what I want to put on the bracelet. Our first meeting place.

You can customize it to how ever you would like. From necklaces to bracelets, name plates and rings. They also have amazing coordinates jewlery as well as collections like Handwriting, Soundwave, Coordinates,Roman Numeral and Quotes. They also have Gifts such as personalized Anniversary, Bridesmaids, gifts for Mom and Occupational gifts which all can be personalized and in Silver, Gold and Rose Gold.

I am in love with my piece and love that its dainty. I was hoping that it wasn’t too bulky. Also they have a variety of lengths. Which is great for me because I have the tiniest wrist ever! You should defiantly go check them out at Sincerely Silver and tell them I sent you.

Until next time.

Xoxo,