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    No Buy UPDATE & Haul?

    Seems kind of like an oxymoron to have a haul mixed in with my NO BUY update, but let me explain it to you all! First of all, if you don’t know about my no buy, you can learn more about it here. Basically, I am not buying anything “extra” (read: makeup, clothes, jewelry, bags, etc.) in June or July. I stressed that every person will have different rules for their no buy. My husband and I decided that I could use any of the money I get from my garage sale as I wish since it’s not money that regularly comes in and it’s contingent upon getting rid of…

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    PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Beginner’s Guide to Acne Prevention

    Blog 7 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. Walk in to any drug store, Sephora, Ulta, etc. and you will be bombarded with thousands of products to “cure acne.” If you are beginning, it can be such a difficult task to choose the right face wash or creams and treatments to use. I want to help walk you step by step to choosing the best products to help with your acne. (This is short of going to the Dermatologist, which I ALWAYS recommend. Reminder, I am not a doctor. I am just…

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    Glam Glow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment

      Being a victim of dry skin is rough. (Punny, huh?) But really, it is. It makes applying makeup an absolute terror. It makes you look like you have some sort of flaky disease. It’s just not cool, man. This year, one of the things I am trying to stay dedicated to is a nighttime routine which includes washing my face, moisturizing and applying lip balm. It’s improved the texture of my skin incredibly thus far, but I still have my dry moments. Anyway, on to my opinion of the Glam Glow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment. To apply, you spread a thin layer of the serum-moisturizer feeling treatment on your face.…

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    Red Lips & Heavy Lashes

      I just thought I would show you all this make up look from the other night because I am totally in love with it. You know what my problem is though? I didn’t write down what shadows I was using where or anything of the sort, so I will only be able to tell you what I remember! I really love the highlight in the corners of the eyes. I know for sure that the color there is Verve, I just used so many of that I wouldn’t be able to tell you which one is which! MOTD (Makeup of the Day) / FOTD (Face of the Day) Foundation/Concealer–…