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MY FAVORITE MAKEUPGEEK EYESHADOWS FOR FALL!

October 3, 2016 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that all of you are having a great start to your week! I have been reaching for my Z-palette a lot lately because some of my Makeup Geek shadows have been absolutely perfect for fall! Makeup Geek cosmetics sell individual eye shadow pan singles, which means that they do not come in a case or a palette, so you need to use something like a Z-palette to store them in. I love these eyeshadows because they are incredibly pigmented, you can customize your own palette, and only buy what you truly love. The shadow singles shown range in price from $6-$10 each. I hope you enjoy seeing these shadows and if you’d like to see more Makeup Geek reviews or hauls in the future, please let me know in the comments : )

MAKEUP GEEK FALL SHADOW FAVORITES:

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Cherry Cola, Roulette, Cocoa Bear, Beaches & Cream, In the Spotlight, Cosmopolitan (*Note: pictured left to right):

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I hope that you enjoyed seeing these STUNNING shadows! They are gorgeous worn together or with just one or two packed onto the lid. And don’t forget to enter my giveaway on my YouTube channel! Entering is easy : ) Have a wonderful week!

SIMPLE BEAUTY FOR SICK DAYS WHEN YOU CAN’T STAY IN BED!

September 28, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a great Wednesday! Cheers to being halfway through the week! I, unfortunately, have a cold that has me extremely thankful for DayQuil at the moment :X So, I thought I would use this as an opportunity to share my go-to beauty tips for when I’m sick but can’t stay in bed.

GO HEAVY ON CONCEALER BUT LIGHT ON FOUNDATION:

Apply a lot of primer to your nose and use a good concealer because when you’re sick your nose tends to look red fast. I like to also go heavy on the under eye concealer, because my under eye circles tend to be worse when I’m sick. I often skip foundation when I’m sick, or use a light mineral or powder foundation because if you’re dehydrated foundation can look cake-y very fast.

BRIGHTEN YOUR COMPLEXION:

I like to use a bronzer with a hint of shimmer to warm up my face. I use a little bit of blush but skip highlighter because I don’t want to draw extra attention to my tired eyes or skin.

NEUTRALIZE YOUR EYES:

I pat a neutral brown color all over my kid or do a very natural look without shimmer when I’m not feeling well that helps cover any redness or unevenness on my lids . I don’t want sparkle or shimmer to draw too much attention to my tired or red eyes. I apply a lot of mascara to my top lashes but just a tiny bit (if any) to my lower lashes to help keep the focus away from my under eye area.

PAMPER YOUR POUT:

Lips can be tricky because if you have a nasty cough, you may want to stick to a simple balm or gloss to avoid a lipstick mess. I like to wear a bright colored lip balm or balm stain because it helps moisturize my lips, it is low maintenance, and it makes my face look brighter and more healthy.

SOME OF MY MAKEUP FAVORITES FOR SICK DAYS:

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The PoreFessional Primer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Waterproof Concealer

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

Too Faced Sweethearts Bronzer in Sweet Tea

Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Shadow

CoverGirl Lash Blast Super Sizer Mascara

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm

I hope that you found this post helpful! Hopefully you *won’t* be needing to use these tips, but if you do I hope that they help you function until you can rest and get better!

HOW AND WHY YOU SHOULD ROCK RED LIPS THIS FALL!

September 26, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend! My husband, Stephan, and I took our kids to Mackinac Island and had beautiful weather for it. If you’d like to see our trip, you can watch our KwapisFamilyTackles Daily Vlog. Now that September is almost over I have switched my wardrobe and makeup to fall mode, and that includes my lipstick! I have started wearing deeper colors and someone commented to me that they “couldn’t” pull off red lips, so I wanted to do a little post on how you can rock red lips and why I think you should try it!

WHAT RED LIPSTICK IS RIGHT FOR ME?

If you have fair skin and/or skin with pink undertones blue toned lipsticks tend to look the best on you, so look for red lipsticks that lean more pink than orange.

If you have medium or olive toned skin then looking for red lipsticks that are a bit more on the orange side look the best on you.

If you have a deeper skin tone red lipsticks that are more purple or wine colored will look amazing on you.

WHAT RED LIPSTICK “RULES” SHOULD I BE AWARE OF?

I think the biggest thing is toss any rule you hear out the window if it isn’t what makes you feel fantastic! I usually stick to blue toned red lipsticks, but I have my fair share of vampy wine colored shades and orangey reds and even if they aren’t my “perfect” color I rock them ; )

I think one rule that is very important is be very careful if you wear pink or coral with a red lip because it can often clash. Also, be very very careful if you’re wearing leopard or other animal print clothing and a red lip.

As a general rule, stick with neutral makeup looks and keep your red lips the focus of your makeup.

Avoid very pink or dark blush or else you might look like a clown, I prefer a slightly more brown shade and applying with a light hand when I wear red lipstick.

WHY SHOULD I WEAR RED LIPSTICK?

Red lipstick is iconic and timeless, and wearing a red lip can make you feel that way too.

Red lipstick makes you look confident, and there is a very good chance you’ll start to feel more confident too.

Red lipstick allows you to go very neutral with the rest of your makeup and hair but still look like you spent a lot of time getting ready! I love throwing on a red lip when my hair is in a top knot and the rest of my makeup is very neutral! I also love doing a super simple winged eye liner with a red lip and almost no other makeup.

TIPS FOR APPLYING RED LIPSTICK:

Always wear a lip liner! I like to start by carefully lining my lips with a red lip liner and then lightly filling them in with the same liner. I apply one layer of lipstick and if it is not a liquid lipstick I sometimes lightly blot with a tissue (*Tip:a coffee filter works even better for blotting!). Before I head out the door I make an “O” with my lips and put a clean index finger in my mouth and pull it out so that any extra lipstick comes off on my finger and not my teeth.

SOME FAVORITE RED LIP GOODIES:

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Jordana Easy Liner in Sedona Red

This is so inexpensive that it is perfect if you’re just starting out! It also doesn’t need to be sharpened which is a big perk.

NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Red

I love this liner because it goes well with almost all of my red lipsticks.

L’Oreal Collection Exclusive Colour Riche Reds Collection

These are all fantastic lipsticks! I own five of them and shown in this post (the first picture in the post) are (top to bottom) Blake’s (my favorite!), Eva’s, and Zoe’s.

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella

This is easy to apply and the wear is awesome! I think this shade looks great on everybody.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Sarafine

This leans a bit more orange than I typically go for, but I love this shade! And I love that I can eat and still not have to reapply! Very long wearing and comfortable to wear.

Lancome Juicy Tubes

If you’re really nervous about a red lip, try a pigmented red gloss first or a tinted lip balm. I also like to add a bit of this gloss to the center of my lips when I want to accentuate my red pout.

If you found this post helpful, please “Pin” it to your Pinterest account using the tabs at the bottom of each post or by hovering over any of the pictures in this post. Have a wonderful day!

BAN.DO 2017 AGENDA REVIEW AND WHY I SWITCHED TO A SIMPLE PLANNER!

September 19, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend! Today Connor, our middle little love, started school! I can’t believe I now have two of three in school! Things have been crazy lately, and that inspired this life change for me and I want to share it with you today.

WHY THE CHANGE?

Lately I have been feeling completely overwhelmed and I decided that I needed to simplify my life in areas where I could, and try to cut myself a little slack. I have been an avid Erin Condren Life Planner user for years, and while I still love the Life Planner I decided it was becoming too much for me. I know, that sounds awfully dramatic because after all, it is only a planner, but the way I used the Erin Condren planner it really was too much for me at this point in my life. My Life Planner was full-on weekly sticker sheet spreads, fancy markers, and not only was that time consuming, but it was expensive. I loved it! And I still do, they’re fun and like a scrapbook or memory keeper. At some point I hope to go back to it, but it was becoming something I dreaded doing instead of something that brought me joy. If I do go back to a decorated planner, I will have two planners because I can’t imagine giving up the Ban.do style! Right now I need function and a little cute tossed in, which is what made me order the Ban.do 2017 Agenda.

THE DIFFERENCE IT HAS MADE:

The second I ordered the Ban.do planner I felt like a weight had come off my shoulders! That sounds crazy, it isn’t as if I was forced by anyone but myself to fill out my other planner in such detail, but I truly felt lighter after deciding to make the switch! The Ban.do planner is adorable, and gives me the cuteness factor I crave, but it’s also SUPER functional and easy to fill out on-the-go! I love that I can toss it into my bag and that is it! It also is way more cost effective! I spent $25 on the planner including shipping and it comes with cute little stickers, a cute “secret code” key and messages sprinkled throughout the planner, and a planner with monthly view and weekly pages that has inspirational and funny quotes! I am obsessed! I am a convert!!

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What planner or agenda do you use? Please let me know in the comments! Have you let go of anything that made you feel a little bit more free? Let me know that as well! Have a wonderful week! Thank you for reading : )

URBAN DECAY ULTIMATE BASICS PALETTE PREVIEW! HOT OR NOT?

September 12, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend! We had a busy but productive weekend, and I woke up feeling ready to tackle this week! There are so many exciting makeup launches happening soon, and I am so excited to share my thoughts on some of the holiday 2016 collections in the very near future, but today I want to dedicate a post to what could be a GAME CHANGER for a lot of you! Urban Decay Cosmetics is known for their neutral eye shadow palettes, and their Naked Basics and Naked Basics 2 have been incredibly popular, and now they are launching Naked Ultimate Basics. Do you need it?

Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics:

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The packaging is really pretty, and I love that it is a rose gold color. This palette features 12 brand new matte shades, a mirror, and a dual ended brush. There is one highlight shade that is slightly shimmery, but the rest is matte. The palette does feature both cool tone and warm tone shades.

When Can I Get It?

This palette launches on UrbanDecay.com on September 18th, online on Sephora.com on September 20th, and September 22nd in-stores at Sephora. I have heard that some stores have already put them out, but *officially* they aren’t out yet ; )

Do I Need It?

I won’t lie, I am *really* tempted to pick this up because I think it looks perfect for traveling and for when I want to create looks from just one palette without having to grab from other shadows or palettes in my collection. I love that these shadows allow you to do a neutral lip all the way to a vampy lip. I also have one of the original Urban Decay Naked Basics palettes before they switched the packaging, and it doesn’t open well so the black got ruined so that could be an excuse for me…right?! However, that said, I think if you have a lot of neutral palettes already, especially matte palettes, then no you probably do not need this. The Naked Ultimate Basics palette will retail for $55, and the Naked Basics and Naked Basics 2 retail for $29 each, so if you don’t have those already then it might be a great option! I think this is a great palette for beginners, too. It is beautiful packaging, and the eye shadows look gorgeous, and I can’t wait until I can get my hands on one in person to see if it’s a “must” for me. I would call this “hot” but I don’t think it is a must for everyone.

Naked Basics and Naked Basics 2:

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What are your thoughts? Is this on your list? Let me know in the comments! And please subscribe and make my day!! xx

SIMPLIFY YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE? NIVEA IN-SHOWER BODY LOTION REVIEW

August 31, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I, like most women I know, have A LOT of skincare products both lining my shower and on my counter and while trying the Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion to my shower rotation increased the number lining on shower (much to my sweet hubs delight I’m sure), I thought it would be worth a try to see if it could eliminate one of the bottles in my bathroom cabinet.

NIVEA IN-SHOWER BODY LOTION:

WHAT IT IS:

This is an in shower body lotion that claims to have 24 hour + moisture with no sticky feel. You apply this, like a lotion, to your skin AFTER you have already used soap or a body wash and then rinse it off before getting out of the shower. This is not a body wash, but only a body lotion, so it isn’t a 2-in-1 product which I think some may think it is without a little investigating!

MY THOUGHTS:

This feels like regular lotion, and so using it in the shower was different because you couldn’t tell for sure where you had applied it and the lotion itself is very thin feeling once you’ve got water in the mix. I wasn’t sure if I had gotten it everywhere and I certainly hadn’t rubbed it in or anything, but sure enough after I rinsed and then toweled off my skin felt very soft! I love the almond oil because it is a light but heavenly scent! They also have cocoa butter and shea butter options available. The fragrance is totally up my alley, and definitely gender neutral. I will say that I felt like I had to use more, because I wasn’t sure where I put it and the water is starts washing it off before I felt like I’ve gotten it everywhere it needs to be, but I don’t mind that on the days where I really don’t have it in me (dramatic, but so true!) to apply lotion after showering.

BOTTOM LINE:

Will this replace my body lotion and give our cabinet some much needed space? Definitely not! What can I say? I love having options! But, I love this for the days when I want a slightly shorter routine.I think this would be a fantastic option for those who really don’t like that lotion-y feel, too. Overall I love this and I will continue to buy this, especially now that fall is on the way and winter will be following right behind!

I hope that all of you have a wonderful weekend! We are excited to spend one last weekend together as a family before school starts!! Thank you, as always, for reading! Please subscribe! xx

Quick & Cute Hairstyles For Working Out! And The Best Headband Ever…with Promo Code!

August 29, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!
I hope you had a great weekend! We had a fun weekend soaking up what is left of summer as a family : )

Hailey, our oldest, keeps us busy with soccer, cheerleading, and dance. She has hair just like mine was at her age; super baby fine but lots of it, and it isn’t easy to find a hairstyle that will hold it out of her face when she’s running on the field or twirling in dance class. I wanted to order Hailey a headband for her soccer games that matched her uniform, so I checked on Etsy.

On Etsy I found SassyGirlHeadbands which I liked instantly because Donna was fast with communication and had tons of adorable choices. SassyGirlHeadbands are awesome because the velvet side means they do not slip, even on baby fine hair! This is the first time I’ve been able to use a headband on Hailey without using clips with it. I can do a run or a cardio workout video without having to fix my headband and I even forget it is there! I love that it is adjustable! I also love that adding this to a ponytail or messy bun not only keeps the hair out of my face, but makes it a cute look instead of something that took zero thought or effort. Donna was kind enough to send me not only the soccer ribbon headband that I ordered, but a precious pink dance headband that is adjustable for Hailey, an adjustable headband for myself, and an awesome heavy-duty but cute key fob that I can wear around my wrist to be hands-free when I am out and about with the kids. SassyGirlHeadbands also had really nice grosgrain bows that are perfect for cheerleading or dance and really nice lanyards.

If you’d like to save on some practical cuteness, use the COUPON CODE: leahtackles to save 10% on any order. Thank you so much to SassyGirlHeadbands for providing me with these for consideration and review. I can’t wait to order more to match her dance outfits and different holidays ; )

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MAKEUP SETTING SPRAYS: WHY & HOW TO USE THEM!

August 24, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you’re having a great week so far! One makeup item that I use daily, but up until now have only casually mentioned on my blog or YouTube channel is makeup setting spray! So, today I thought that I would share the basics of why you may want to consider trying a makeup setting spray if you haven’t already, and how to use them. If you like these types of posts, please comment so that I know and can keep it up : ) Your comments always make me smile ; )

WHAT IS A MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY?

Just like a makeup primer (*Note: my favorite is the Benefit Porefessional) is used to help keep your makeup in place, a setting spray is used to help keep you makeup in place. A primer is used before you apply your makeup, and a setting spray is used after you’ve applied your makeup.

WHY YOU SHOULD USE THEM:

Just like you would use a protective coat when painting your nails or Mod Podge on a craft project, you should apply this final step after working hard on your makeup! Makeup setting sprays should not change the look or texture of your makeup. Makeup setting sprays are sold by both drugstore brands and high end brands and also just like foundation they have different formulas for different skin types. Setting sprays can also help if you’ve gone a bit overboard on powder products and help get you back to a more natural look while helping lock your makeup in place.

HOW TO USE THEM:

I like to spray about 8-10 inches away from my face first make a “T” formation and then an “X” formation. If I just have a regular, casual makeup day I will do one “T” and one “X” but if I am getting ready for a big event or a dinner date I will do each one twice for a total of four sprays.

MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY SUGGESTIONS:

FOR OILY SKIN:

Urban Decay All Nighter

(*Note: My holy grail setting spray!)

FOR DRY SKIN:

NYX Setting Spray Dewy Skin

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES:

Laura Geller Spackle Mist

Thank you so much for reading! If you would “Pin” this to your Pinterest you would totally make my week ; ) And don’t forget to susbcribe! xx

3 Ways To Get Better Skin In A Week!

August 22, 2016 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a great weekend! Thank you, as always, for taking time out of your busy day to read my blog! It means a lot to me : ) I can *tend* to be a perfectionist (friends and family may be laughing at this “confession” because to them I’m sure it’s obvious!) and have to watch myself so that I don’t fall into an “all or nothing” mindset, and lately I’ve been doing that with skincare. For example, yes I do have a morning and evening skincare routine, but just because I maybe can’t afford a super fancy eye cream, or can get regular facial treatments, doesn’t mean that I should throw in the towel, so to speak. So, today I want to share three very easy ways to really improve the tone, even-ness, and health of your skin.

1. Drink Water!

I know this is an obvious one, but I drink so much water that I can immediately tell if I haven’t had enough water to drink. I really like using a bottle that is large enough to fit 8 servings of water in it. It also makes my lips much more willing to endure drying liquid lipsticks! Don’t drink anything else until you’ve finished the jug of water! I drink a coffee (or three…) each day, but besides that it is almost exclusively water! I will have the occasional glass of wine, and I’ll have a fountain drink when traveling, but otherwise it is only coffee and water. Plus, water has no calories and I much prefer to eat my calories than drink them ; )

2. Do Face Masks!

I recently did a post called “My Favorite Face Masks & How To Use Them” because this simple change has made my skin tone so much better! My skin truly is much more even now that I’ve been doing face masks a couple of times a week. We Daily Vlog (KwapisFamilyTackles on YouTube) and I’ve always vlogged with a bare face occasionally, but I’ve found myself doing it regularly now that I feel better about my skins appearance.

3. Don’t Touch Your Face!

This is so hard! I didn’t realize how much I did this until I made a real effort not to. Also, if you follow me on Snap Chat you have seen that I tend to touch my face / neck while vlogging or Snapping. But, not touching your face really does help keep your face clean!! Just think of all of the things you touch and all of the oils on your hands…not what you want on your face!

I challenge YOU to do this for one week and report back in the comments section telling me if you noticed any changes in your skin! I hope that you do because I think you’ll love how easy it is to make a big difference : ) Please don’t forget to subscribe! xx

$3 EYE SHADOW TRIOS YOU NEED TO GO BUY!

August 17, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog! It really does mean so much to me!! : ) .I have had people ask me to just tell them what to buy, or tell me that they don’t know where to begin when it comes to eye shadow. Today I want to talk about Wet n’ Wild Color Icon Eye Shadow Trios! These are about $3 each, and that price is a fantastic value! These are super soft and super pigmented shadows that are easy to blend. I also love these because they tell you right on the packaging where to apply each color to create a beautiful and easy look. You can of course wear the eye shadows however you like, but I think that having a little direction is less intimidating for beginners. If you’re a longtime reader you’ve heard me talk about these before, but they really are worth the mention again!

My Favorite Wet n’ Wild Trios: