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Quote Of The Week

Happy Girls are the prettiest. - Audrey Hepburn

My Top Ten Fall Lipsticks

So excited to do this post because I love all things Fall (well, almost.....not the allergies)!  I love the clothes...boots, scarves, layering, and jackets.  I love the food, decorations, farmer's markets, and of course, MAKEUP!  I am always excited for deeper lip colors, and eye colors.  I put in a couple nudes, because you need those no matter what season.  All are lipsticks, except one.  I have one balm stain.  Some of these may be a little out of your comfort zone, but it is always fun to try something new.  It's just makeup.  If you don't like it, you can always take it off.  So, here are my favorites.....

Milani Color Statement - 26 Nude Creme 

L'Oreal Colour Riche - 800 Fairest Nude

Revlon Super Lustrous - 463 Sassy Mauve

Revlon Super Lustrous - 660 Berry Haute

M.A.C. - Up The Amp

Maybelline Colorsensational - 405 Yummy Plummy

Maybelline Colorsensational - 065 Hooked On Pink

Milani Color Statement - 20 Uptown Mauve

Milani Color Statement - 21 Sangria

Jordana Twist & Shine - Cranberry Crush

Here are alll the swatches.  Starting with the Milani Creme Nude, and ending with the Jordana Twist & Shine. 

Milani Color Statement - Creme Nude

 L'Oreal Colour Riche - Fairest Nude

Revlon Super Lustrous - Sassy Mauve

Revlon Super Lustrous - Berry Haute

MAC - Up The Amp

Maybelline Color Sensational - Yummy Plummy

Maybelline Color Sensational - Hooked On Pink

Rimmel Color Statement - Uptown Mauve

Rimmel Color Statement - Sangria

Jordana Twist & Shine - Cranberry Crush

As you can see, these are all beautiful colors.  The only one that isn't a "lipstick," is the last one.  It is a balm stain.  It can be applied more sheerly.  I made it more opaque, so it would show up better in pictures.  You can see with the pictures below, how much a lip color can change your entire look.  The only difference in the makeup, is the lipstick.  So, try something a little new and unexpected.  It will definitely spice up your look for fall!

Rimmel - Creme Nude

Jordana Twist & Shine - Cranberry Crush

FOTD - Cat Eye & Berry Lip

Eyes

E.L.F Eyelid Primer

MAC Soft Brown - Crease

MAC Mystery - Outer Half Of Crease

MAC - Brûlée - Lid, Inner Corner, Browbone

L'Oreal Infallible Gel Liner - Espresso - Winged On Top Lash Line

Ardell Lashes - 101

Cover Girl Lash Blast Luxe Mascara - Top & Bottom Lashes

Lip 

Jordana - Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain - Cranberry Crush

Beauty Deals - CVS, Rite-Aid, & Walgreens 9/22 - 9/28

CVS

RB = Reward Bucks  Coupons that you can use on your next visit.

-  Almay Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  Physicians Formula Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  Cover Girl Foundation, Blush, Concealer, and Lip Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  Olay Hydrating Lotion, Complete, Age Defying Cleansers, Wet Cloths, and Pro X Brush Heads - BOGO 50% off

- Clean & Clear Facial - BOGO 50% off

-  Sally Hansen Cosmetics - Spend $10, get $4 RB

-  Clearasil Ultra - Spend $15, get $5 RB

-  Lumene - With the purchase of a full size product, get a FREE Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing Cloth 25ct (6.99 value)

-  Noxzema Facial Care - Spend $10, get $5 RB

-Dermasilk Skin Care - Spend $30, get $10 RB

-  Nivea Body Wash or Scrub - Spend $10, get $3 RB

-  Got2b Hairstylers - Buy 1, get $2 RB

-  Neutrogena Specialty Bath, Hand Cream, and Facial Cleansers - Spend $20, get $7 RB

-  Nivea Lotion - Spend $10, get $3 RB

-  St. Ives Body Wash, Body Lotion, and Facial Care - Spend $10, get $5 RB

-  Aussie Hair Care - Buy 2, get $3 RB

-  Olay Total Effects Facial - Get $2 RB


Rite-Aid

UR = Up Rewards  Coupons that can be used on your next visit.

-  Garnier Fructis Shampoo and Conditioner - BOGO 50% off

-  Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color - BOGO 50% off

-  All Nivea - BOGO 50% off

-  Eucerin - BOGO 50% off

-  Neutrogena Cosmetics and Skin Care - BOGO 50% off

-  Almay Mascara, Eye liner, Shadow or Make Up Remover - BOGO 50% off

-  St. Ives Skin Care - BOGO 50% off

-  Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools - BOGO 50% off

-  L'Oreal Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  Cover Girl Eye and Lip Products - BOGO 50% off

-Maybelline Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  Rimmel Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  L'Oreal Select Moisturizers - Save $5

-  Olay Regenerist and Total Effects Skin Care - $2 UR

-  Pantene Shampoo, Conditioners, and Stylers - $4 UR, when you buy 4

-  Aveeno Lotion and Anti-Itch Cream - $2 UR, when you buy 2

-  Dove Body Wash, Deodorant, Bar Soap, and Hair Care - $2 UR, when you buy 2

-  Burt's Bees Skin, Bath, and Lip Care - $5 UR, when you buy 3

-  Caress Body Wash - $2 UR, when you buy 2

-  Baseline Intensive Care Lotion - $2 UR, when you buy 2

Walgreens

RR = Register Rewards  Coupons that can be used on your next visit.

-  Revlon Face, Nail, and Lip Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  Neutrogena Cosmetics and Skin Care - BOGO 50% off

-  Cover Girl Cosmetics - BOGO 50% off

-  Suave Skin Care - BOGO 50% off

-  Dove Body Wash - BOGO 50% off

-  Vaseline Products - BOGO 50% off

-  Simple Skin Care - 25% off

-  Nexxus Hair Care - Buy $10, get $10 RR

-  Pantene Hair Care - Buy 1 Shampoo, get a coupon for a free conditioner or styler

-  L'Oreal Excellence and Healthy Sublime Mousse Hair Color - Buy 2, get 4000 pts added to your card

-  Maybelline Cosmetics - Buy $10 worth, get 3000 pts added to your card

-  Tresemme Split Remedy, Platinum Strength Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatments, and Stylers - Buy 2, get 1000 pts added to your card.

-  L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream - Buy 1, get 1000 pts added to your card.

-  L'Oreal Age Perfect Cream - Buy 1, get 1000 pts added to your card.

-  L'Oreal Revitalift Moisturizers - Buy1, get 1000 pts added to your card.

-  Garnier Olia Hair Color - Buy 2, get 3000 pts added to your card.

*These are National deals.  They may vary from state to state.

LOTD - Smokey Eye & Nude Lip

I used several new products with this look.  I will review all of them at the end of the month.  All are drugstore.  

Face

Cover Girl Clean Whipped Creme Foundation

Maybelline Dark Spot Eraser - Neutralizer

Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer - Nude

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer - Sunny

Cover Girl Cheekers - Golden Pink

Wet N Wild Coloricon - Reserve Your Cabana

Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Pencil - Addiction

L'Oreal Colour Rich - Fairest Nude

Eyes

E.L.F. Eyelid Primer

Wet N Wild Fergie Center Stage Collection - Desert Festival

Sigma Highlighting Pencil - Matte

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Eyeliner - 003 Brown

Ardell lashes - #101

It's So BIG Mascara - Black

This was a very easy palette to use.  I enjoyed it.  I used the light orange on my lid, the darker orange I used in my crease.  Then, I used the middle brown shade on the outer corner of the crease.  I applied the dark brown shimmer shade also on the outer v to darken that up a bit more.  I used the lightest shad under my brow and in the inner corner.  I applied the Sigma highlighting pencil under my brow, from my arch to the end.  I lined my upper and lower lashes with my brown rimmel pencil.  I applied the brown shade, in the middle of the palette, over the shadow and smudged it to smoke it out.  The Ardell lashes really finished the look, and added a little drama.  I think this is a great palette for fall!

Shirt - The Limited

Scarf- Charming Charlie  

They are having a sale now....2 for $20

Jeans - a.n.a at Kohl's

Hangbag - Miche 

Sunglasses - Forever 21

Daily Bits & Pieces.....

-  Allergy season is yucky!  I am not feeling well, and sickness has been circulating in my family.

-  I got to spend the day with my mama having lunch and shopping.  That's always a good day!

-  This week seems to be going so fast!  My weekends are booked for the next several weekends.  Then, the holidays will be here before I know it!

Recipe Of The Week - Chicken Soft Tacos

This is a super easy recipe, perfect for a busy week.  It is really good too!

Ingredients

-  1 - 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
-  14 1/2 oz. can low sodium diced tomatoes with green chilles
-  1 envelope low sodium taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water

1.  Place chicken in slow cooker
2.  Pour in water
3.  Mix tomatoes and taco seasoning, and pour over chicken
4.  Cover and cook on low for 6 -8 hours.
5.  Serve in whole wheat or whole grain tortillas or taco shells.  Top with salsa, low fat shredded cheese, fresh tomatoes, and guacamole.

Per Serving - 100 calories, 2.5 g total fat, 50mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 2g carbs, protein 18g

*Another idea, if you want, make up some brown or long grain rice and make a chicken taco bowl.