Sephora unboxing: Lorac PRO eye shadow palette

   Hello again! I recently reached VIB status at Sephora for the year and thought I'd treat myself to something little (like I need anymore makeup lol)! I decided since I could not get the Lorac PRO palette at my local Sephora, I'd order it online and use my free shipping code! I was also delighted to find the package on my doorstep this afternoon when I arrived home from work (It wasn't supposed to arrive until this coming Monday, but hey you don't see me complaining!!)

   I'll have a review on the palette coming soon! But first impressions are looking positive :)

   Talk to y'all later

Cider Lane

 
   So since fall has almost come upon us, I figured it was finally time to break out my favorite fall scent - Cider Lane from Bath and Body Works! I went shopping last year to find some new fall scents to really get me into the mood of the changing seasons (and definitely my favorite season!) and I stumbled upon this scent. I went in and perused the scent selection for a good 30 minutes before really settling on Cider lane. For me, many of the other scents, such as Leaves and Pumpkin Caramel Latte and Autumn were just not hitting the right cords for me. They just didn't remind me of when I lived in Vermont; but Cider Lane did!

   To me it smells exactly how I picture fall - apples, caramel, and cinnamon! I decided to purchase two of the wall flower bulbs and two of the 3-wick candles. Boy was I in heaven that first day I used them! The throw of both the candle and the wall flower was and still is amazing! It is a rich and warm scent without being too overbearing. It still amazes me too because I have a candle left from last fall that I burnt about half way and it still smells like the first day I lit it!

   So when I started sensing fall in the air a few weeks ago, I had to go pick up some additional wallflower bulbs and two additional 3-wick candles. I have not burnt them yet because I am waiting for the perfect day (which I know will be here soon) but I am so excited to smell the warmth and comfort that this scent provides!

Stila's In the light

   Wow! I never thought I would love this palette as much as I do! The Stila in the light palette is one of the most amazing palettes I have ever used.

   I never thought I would be one to wear matte eye shadow because I always thought it was just strange. But last night, I put on one of the looks in the look book and I fell in love with it! The pigmentation in the eye shadows are phenomenal and there is very little fallout. The shadows apply very easily and last all day even without a primer. That just makes me wonder how much more amazing they become when applied on a base/primer! They are also so natural and I really think I like this palette more than my Urban Decay Naked2 palette. The price is a good bargain for 10 shadows and a full eye pencil.

   There is a combination of both shimmer and matte shadows which is perfect for so many combinations! I think I may have to treat myself to the other Stila palettes!

Hello September

   My how this year has flown by! I cannot believe that it is already September!

   I have to start off by saying how much I love fall and to me this is the perfect time of year! It means I can drink all the apple cider I want, carve pumpkins with my little sisters, enjoy a day of bright blue skies and beautiful orange and red and yellow leaves! I also enjoy cozy nights by the fire in warm cardigans and sweaters. It really is the most wonderful time of the year.

   I think I have to credit Vermont for my love of fall! I lived there for the first 5 years of my life and it was truly an absolutely glorious place in the fall months! It meant that the hill sides became a fire of color and the smells of wood burning stoves and campfires with s'mores. I also think that I have a love of fall because it also means my birthday is right around the corner!!

I cannot wait for the crisp days filled with hiking in the colorful woods with leaves crunching under my feet and apple cider in my hand!

Finding confidence

   So this is an issue I've dealt with forever - how do I become confident in myself? I've always felt that I am not pretty or skinny enough and that has made a difference in how I carry myself and how people act around me. I've struggled with my weight my entire life and that has really given me bad confidence and I'm not happy with myself.
   My friends a always telling me how sweet and caring I am and how I should be more confident with myself...and my sister is always telling me that I should not wear jeans and t-shirts all the time. But I like hiding in those because I have had so much trouble and pain with my weight. For me make up is my confidence and I know people around me are always questioning why I spend so much on makeup and its because its really the only thing that makes me feel like my true self and confident.
   I don't spend money on clothes because they just don't make me feel confident or real...I'm not sure why that is but it's been that way since I can remember...but I have to figure that out and figure out how to gain confidence...