DUPE ALERT!! Beauty Blender

So if you are a beauty junkie like me, I can guarantee that you've heard of the Beauty Blender. The little pink egg shaped sponge that is pretty much a gift from the makeup Gods when it comes to makeup application. (I have THREE of them because they are just that good) This little sponge gives your foundation and concealer such a flawless even finish! All you do is run it under warm water until it grows to about twice it's normal size and squeeze it out and pounce it on your skin to apply your liquid makeup with it damp. The egg shape is ideal for getting underneath your eyes for concealer. 

The Beauty blender runs about $20 on the Sephora website and that's a little pricey for a makeup sponge if you ask me (even if it isn't just your average everyday makeup sponge)! Well, I watched itsbl0ndie's video on YouTube where she found a dupe for the beauty blender and I had to try it out for myself! The Real Techniques miracle complexion sponge (I found mine at ULTA) works just as wonderfully! It really is a perfect dupe and for a fraction of the price! 6 BUCKS!!! It has a unique shape that also makes it easy for under eye application and it's just as soft and fluffy! So go out to ULTA and get you one ladies, or visit the Real Techniques website, you won't be disappointed!

Also, a quick side note-  to clean these you can just use Dawn dish soap! Be gentle so you don't rip the sponge! ;) it's extremely important to clean all your brushes and sponges every 1-2 weeks as needed to avoid irritating your skin!

Thanks for reading!!!

XOXO- Kels

House update plus pictures!!

Hellloooo! So today was such a big day for us. We closed on our house and we found out our offer was accepted for the land we wanted! 5 1/2 acres!!! So perfect for us! Last week we got our official floor plan and I am already so in love. It's so much fun getting to pick exactly what you want and how you want your house! I can't wait until I get to pick colors, tile, wood, cabinets... All that good stuff (and don't worry I will be posting about it ALL for those of you who are interested in following along in this journey)! 

We had to move most of our stuff into storage and we are almost settled into our temporary home. I'm so incredibly thankful that my family had my back (as always) and my grandpa gave up his "man cave" house for us while we are in limbo with the whole house situation. Tonight was my first night cooking in our new place and I made white chicken chili to go with this crazy freezing weather! Can't believe we were having lunch out on the patio of a restaurant on Sunday afternoon and now I don't even dare step outside besides walking to my car!!

Anyways, I wanted to share some pictures of the land we are building on, I can NOT wait until we start seeing progress. Thanks for reading!!! 

XOXO- Kels

Leopard!!!

Hello! So this past weekend was spent packing as much as I could since we will be moving out next week! I still cannot believe it! As ready as I am to start this new chapter and move on to bigger things, it really will be bitter sweet moving out of our first home together. We're having to keep  the majority of our things in storage which really sucks, but it will be worth it in the end! 

On Sunday I took a break from packing to go have lunch with my mother in law at Olive Garden (yum) and I wore some leopard pants that I am absolutely in love with! I paired them with a plain black tank and some strappy sandals since it was pretty warm out. 

Pants- Gianni Binni 

Shoes- Steve Madden

Watch- Michael Kors

Sunglasses- Dolce & Gabbana

Bag- Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM

My hubby FINALLY comes home today! He ended up not having to work the extra week they had asked him to, so I was extremely happy! Tomorrow we have a meeting with a home builder here in town. He actually built the house that we were just over the moon in love with a while back that sold before we could get an offer on our house. 

Thanks for reading!!

Xoxo- Kelsey 

Liebster Award!

Whoops! I have been slacking just a little on my blog! Mainly because my hubby has been gone and I was super sick all last week! But enough excuses! 

I was nominated by the sweetest girl Brooke at Pieces of the Reese Life for the Liebster award! (Thanks Brooke!) Y'all need to check her blog out if you haven't already! Her hubby and her travel all over the world and she is a new mommy to be... Plus she is just beyond gorgeous! 

I love things like this so I couldn't help myself... Here it goes:

THE RULES

- Thank the person who nominated you and link them in your post.

- Tell 11 facts about yourself 

- Answer the 11 questions provided by the person who nominated you

- Choose 11 blogs you like and link them in your profile

- Write 11 questions for these bloggers to answer

- Go to their page and let them know you nominated them.

11 facts about ME!

1. I have some very serious BABY FEVER, and my husband has had baby fever for a while!

2. I love coming from a huge family and I want a big family of my own one day!

3. I could eat avocado with lime juice for every meal of every day if I could!

4. My favorite type of food is Mexican food or Hibachi!

5. I need pictures of EVERYTHING! I am unapologetically one of those people!

6.  My favorite thing to cook would probably be Creamy Chicken and Dumplings or basically anything in the Crockpot! I really really LOVE to cook!

7.  My mom discovered my name while watching the show cheers! (Kelsey Grammer) 

8. My favorite month is February because of my birthday and Valentines day!

9. I met my husband when I was only 15 years old!

10. I would monogram everything I own if I could.

11. My husband and I already have the coolest baby names picked out.

11 Questions for me.

1. What is your favorite blog?

- The HONEYBEE by Andee Layne

2. Do you prefer Lifestyle, Style or Food blogs?

- All three! I like blogs that are a little bit of everything!

3. What is your favorite fashion statement out right now?

- Definitely would have to be all the faux fur!

4. What is one of your favorite days?

- I am assuming that this means day of the week... And that's easy! Sunday, because it's a day to just relax and spend with your loved ones!

5. What are your 2014 goals?

- For my husband and I to find a church we love and go every Sunday that he is home. And just continue to make memories as husband and wife!

6. Favorite piece of jewelry?

- My wedding ring, always!  I still love it just as much as the first day I saw it!

7.  What's your favorite clothing store?

-ASOS! They have the cutest stuff!

8. What is one thing you will teach/ tell your children?

- I will try my best to make sure they are aware of how blessed they are.

9. What's one thing you have always wanted to do?

- like I said in a previous post, I have always wanted to travel since I was a little girl. Both within the United States and to other countries!

10. Would you sky dive?

- yes! My husband has done it before and he loved it!

11. What is the best place you have visited?

- I think New York City! I have been dying to go back!

blogs I like

Casey at Casey Accaputo's blog

Andee at the HONEYBEE

Emily at The Sweetest Thing

Casey at Casey Holmes

The HALLway
Andie at Love Andie Beauty

My 11 questions for you!

1. What's your favorite type of food?
2. What is your favorite childhood memory?
3. What's your favorite meal to cook?
4. What is your favorite article of clothing?
5. Beach vacation or Snowy getaway?
6. What is your dream job?
7. What is the best place you've visited?
8. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
9. Favorite pair of shoes?
10. Online shopping or In person?
11. Favorite Restaurant?

Thanks for reading! -Kelsey