concealer comparison

I love reading others reviews for various beauty products, so I figured I would do one myself for a recent product switch I made. Especially in the winter when my skin is paler, I have a constant battle with under-eye dark circles. For the past two years I have always relied on Benefit Boi-ing (shade 2) to get the job done. Its full coverage and very creamy and worked very well. However, I wouldn't recommend it for any type of acne prone skin. I love a concealer that provides great under-eye coverage as well as coverage for various other spots. I found this one caused me to break out unless only used under my eyes.

Enter Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer. I've been using this product for a couple weeks and am already loving it. It's a little more expensive, but you only need to use a tiny amount so I assume this tube will last for a long time. I was matched with the color (flesh) and it blends oh so well. Some love concealer brushes but in my opinion, at least with this product that it works better if I warm it up with my finger on my hand. Like I said earlier, a teeny bit goes a long way and I very lightly tap it under my eyes. I'm also loving that it works so well with my very sensitive skin. I can use it on other parts of my face and it doesn't cause me to break out.

This is my first time using any product from Make Up Forever, but I have a feeling I will be adding more to my collection. I'm a beauty product junkie (to put it lightly) and would love to hear other recommendations of items you love!

-K

wednesday.

{weekend}

It certainly was tough leaving a sleeping dog and husband this morning for the office, but I'm ready to tackle Monday. This weekend was relaxing and fast paced all at the same time (if that even makes sense).

Friday evening, we cooked with another couple and drank way too much wine and worked on the design of her new living room. I woke up to still having the decorating bug on Saturday morning and popped into Homegoods. Big. Mistake. I left nearly wanting everything in the entire store, but had self-constraint and left with two of these lamps. I'm still working on a home for the second one, and am not positive I love where I placed the first one in our guest room, but it's a start. (The plant is moving, its too matchy-matchy for my taste).

Saturday evening, we headed to downtown Durham to celebrate a dear friend of ours 30th. It's so wonderful to be able to keep up with our sweet friends from DC when they come down south to visit!

Austin and the birthday boy. The also felt the need to model their Barbours. Boys.

typical elevator selfie after probably too much champagne.

Sunday was filled with so much nothing-ness and I loved every freaking second. Most of my day was spent snuggling this little sunshine and catching up on some rest.

Happy Monday!

{weekly roundup}

My heavens, it is so great to see you Friday. You were taking your sweet time. I am looking forward to a somewhat low key weekend with my husband. Tonight, I am helping a friend design her new living room and tomorrow I'm doing a Pure Barre class and going to a great friend's 30th birthday (side note - when did we become old enough to have 30 year old friends?!) Time slow down.

In 2014 Austin and I are really making a conscious effort to eat better. We love cooking together, but sometimes the recipes call for things we'd rather live without. I loved this article about how to start a paleo lifestyle.

I picked up this YSL lip balm in succulent pomegranate a few weeks ago and haven't been able to live without it. I feel like it does such a great job brightening up the winter blues. I swear by this too.

I am making this recipe again tonight and can't say enough great things about it. Its quick, easy, fresh and tastes so good.

I started burning this candle this week and its such a warm winter scent. I am entirely ready for Spring, but it really is a nice cozy and masculine scent.

I've always raved over my Clarisonic but always stuck with the same brush head. I recently switched to the deep pore and that shit is a game changer. They can be a little pricey, but mine typically last well over 6 months!

Happy Weekending!

Splurge vs. Steal

Now is typically the time of year when I start looking for pieces that can work now, but will transition into the Spring as well. I just ordered the "steal" and can't get over the similarities between the two!

{splurge}

{serious steal}

*Not to mention that with the code NEED on Piperlime right now you get an extra 50% off! I snagged these babies for less than $20. Reviews suggested getting a half size down as well!

weekly roundup

Friday, it is so good to see you. This was a brutal week back to work and the first full week I've worked in over 3 weeks! To say I was looking forward to the weekend is an understatement.

1} This recipe is seriously good. What I love most about it is the fact that it yields so many portions so it literally lasts almost all week for lunches! If you're looking for a little extra protein, throw some grilled chicken on top and you are set!

2}It is no surprise that Target has been killing it recently. This lamp is of no exception. I have been rearranging like a fool trying my hardest to find a home for it in our little place. I'm determined to win this battle. 

3} I love this top for so many reasons. It can be worn with a blazer now, and later with white skinny jeans. It's a little steep but my new motto for 2014 is this.

4} No, we aren't expecting but someday I hope to be. I absolutely love this article about women's bodies and the true beauty behind how your body changes with baby. I mean, Kate Middleton totally killed it when she walked out a day after giving birth looking like a normal woman should. You go girl.

5} This article on How To Style Your Coffee Table from Waiting on Martha. I find myself rearranging our coffee table constantly; trying to freshen it up and still keep personal touches of ours on it. I hope to do a post on our table soon!

Happy almost weekend!

-K

{serious sale + mara hoffman}

Yes, it may only be January. Yes it may have been 9 degrees when I woke up yesterday, however...a girl can still dream about Summer. I stocked up on a couple new pairs of Tory Burch Miller Sandals recently and am hoping it'll warm up sooner than later. So, its clear I am daydreaming about Spring. And mostly this dress. On. Mega. Sale. I absolutely love Mara Hoffman and her items at 6pm are on serious sale!

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Some sizing is limited, but if you come across your size it is your lucky day! Never too early to get ready for warmer weather!

-K