Hey y'all! Happy Tuesday :)

Well this Tuesday is no ordinary Tuesday... it is a special Tuesday because it is my sweet P's BIRTHDAY! That's right my darling step daughter turned 11 years old today! Excuse me while I go cry in a corner..




As you may know, I have started keeping an online birthday Journal thanks to this wonderful idea from 2 Blonde Mamas. You can see my first birthday memory post for Thailand (her bday comes first)  HERE

If you don't really know too much about my family and I, I will give you a quick fill in! My husband and I got married when I was 18 and right before we tied the knot, he had just welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. So at 18 not only did I become a wife, I became a mom too!

Phoenix has always been a part of my life and I could never imagine it without her! She is sweet, helpful, thoughtful and a natural leader. She is so sweet to her younger siblings and always willing to lend a hand, especially with Thailand. She is always encouraging her to keep trying and she pushes her to new levels. She is a wonderful example of what a big sister should be.

So, what does Phoenix think about being 11? Let's take a look!

Hey y'all!

In this post, I wanted to show you one simple way to rock white AFTER Labor Day :)! PS: Sorry for all the pictures of me holding my PSL lol I seriously couldn't put it down! So enjoy this look ft. my PSL hahaha.




There are so many different ways to rock all white after LD. My favorite just like any other day, is a white cotton T-shirt and denim. Now because it is practically Fall, I couldn't wait to pull out my boots! I almost wore my riding boots but I didn't want to seem EXTRA lol.

I'm honestly amazed at some of the photos my hubby takes of me!

White jeans and various Fall colors like different shades of brown, black and deep reds are perfect contrasting colors with white for Fall. But let's be honest.. ALL colors are great contrasting colors with white lol.



Look how cute my little Starbucks buddy is! Sometimes I think she loves them just as much as I do lol.. Raising my kids right!

Details on my look:
Top- JCPenney
Cardigan- Forever 21+
Jeans- Lee Jeans
Boots- Rampage
Purse- Coach

How do you feel about white after Labor Day? Do you rock it or don't even dare to do it!? Let me know in the comments below!

Hey y'all! It is September and I am loving it! So far I have booked all the things I needed to book for my upcoming trip and I am now starting to count the days until we load up the rental and head out!

Did you catch what I got in my July bag?! If not, check it out HERE!.

Now my August bag was totally amazing! I could not be more pleased with it! I apologize in advance for not having my own photos, I am in the process of packing, re organizing, doing school with the kids and trying to be domesticated lol. So, For now I just have the ones from online, but these are exactly what I received last month!



Last month, Ipsy had 3 bag designs and I received the one that says "Good Vibes Only". This bag is so me and I love the colors! It definitely made up for the one I received last month.

First item up is  theBalm Cosmetics: theBalm Voyage Vol. 2 Eyeshadow in Willkommen. This shadow is very pigmented and definitely something that I will add to my Fall lineup. I also like the fact that it has subtle shimmer to it as well.


Next up we have Marc Anthony True Professional Strictly Curls Curl Envy Perfect Curl Cream. I really liked the smell and lightness of this curl cream. I am very particular when it comes to hair products, especially when I go natural and rock the curls! I will say I was impressed with the cream. The scent was very pleasant, the product was light and did control some frizz. I will say however that I didn't see much of a hold or enhancement to them. I'm not sure if it was because I was only given a trial size amount or not. My hair soaks up product so I would definitely need to try a bigger size of it.




Next we have  Firma Beauty 103 Angled Contour Brush. I love good brushes and this one doesn't fall short. The bristles are very soft and I didn't see any spillage when using it so that is a huge plus for me. I am definitely keeping this in my bag.




Next we have  Hey Honey Come Clean: Propolis & Minerals Facial Scrub. This scrub smells AMAZING! I have crazy sensitive skin so I am always skeptical when trying something new. This scrub has a tropical scent and reminds me of fresh pineapples lol. I did notice that my pores were a lot cleaner and skin looked really refreshed. 



And last but not least my new holy grail of makeup! We have the MAKE UP FOR EVER EXCESSIVE LASH Arresting Volume Mascara! Seriously this is definitely in my top 5 mascara! My lashes look amazing! They were super long, curled and jet black! I am definitely getting this for myself!




What products do you like the most? Is there one you would like to try? Let me know in the comments below!