Raw Honey & Lemon

I love using natural products! They are so beneficial for many different things.  I use this combination of lemon and raw honey for two very different things. 

I use it as a beauty regimen as honey is known to cleanse your skin, tone, heal acne, remove blackheads, and this combination instantly seems to make my skin feel softer.  I simply apply a layer of honey to the lemon and squeeze juice from the lemon and apply it to my face.  I usually apply it before I get in the shower and wash it off in the shower.  I can instantly tell a difference in the softness of my skin.
This can also be used as a moisturizer for your skin, just add some olive or coconut oil to the mixture and apply to your dry skin zones for about 10-15 minutes and rinse.  If you have really dry skin, I would NOT recommend using lemon juice alone.  As it could make your skin dryer than it already is.
Also I've read it you are using lemon juice for your skin and you must be in the sun, be sure to apply sunscreen as you could become more prone to sunburn.

I also use this lemon + honey combo for reducing my allergies.  It is allergy season and raw honey is said to help w/ allergies if you take some everyday. However, it's best if the honey is made locally as the honey should be produced by bees in the same environment in which you live.  By a process called immunotherapy, it's kind of like your vaccinating your body against the allergens. Kind of makes sense to me so I've been using it in hopes it will help rid my body of allergies.  Can't hurt to try.

I'm no expert but I do know what works for me and I also like to try new things as well.  Hope this helps someone.

xoxo

Ideas, Ideas, and more Ideas

I've been brainstorming so much here lately! I am constantly coming up with new and interesting ideas but sometimes never really act on them.  I'm interested in so many different things, fashion & style, natural beauty products, makeup, food, cooking, travel, photography.....just to name a few of my favorites!

I think a business venture should consist of things you love and enjoy doing, and not just something just to make money.  You have to actually love what you do.

So.......I have come up with another "bright idea" which is also kind of a business venture.  We will see how this goes. I'm always excited when I think of new ideas. . .yay!
Follow me on instagram @my_instaglams

More info soon!
xoxo

New product!

 

I am in LOVE with these concealers!!! They are LA Girl Pro Conceal. I first heard about them on instagram and there are tons of youtube videos about them.  Some of the youtube gurus even compare them to MAC's pro longwear.  I used MAc's pro longwear some time ago before I even knew what to do with it so I can't really compare the two. 

 

So, the shades I purchased are toast, beautiful bronze, espresso, and chestnut.  I've only used toast and it's perfect to use under my brows and to cover any blemishes.  Its seems to match my skin tone very well. I have not tried any of the other shades yet but what I can say is all the other shades mentioned above appear to be darker than toast. Although, they do look the same in the pic above, they are significantly different.  I will be ordering a few more of the lighter shades to use for a highlight.

Also these can be used for a foundation and appear to be full coverage or "buildable." One tip about these concealers, they tend to dry fairly quickly so if you're using them under your eyes, only do one eye at a time so that you can begin blending right away. Or it WILL dry! They don't seem to be very moisturizing so I probably will not be using them as foundation but who knows it wont hurt to try it out.

 

I purchased these from ikatehouse for $1.99 each. The shipping was $3.95 and is fairly quick.  I ordered on a Sunday and received my package on a Thursday. 

 

Needless to say, my final thoughts on this product is I love it and would totally recommend to a friend.

 

xo

 

 

OOTD

 

I cant wait to wear this cute little romper! Blue is my fav color and this Aztec print is all the rave right now! 

Romper: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: Justfab 

 

Yours Truly

 

 

 

A little bit more about me!
 God is first and everything else follows. I live in Arkansas. I'm a country girl at heart but I long for living in the city! I'm such a fashion and makeup junkie, but I'm no guru or anything.  Oh and by the way I'm so loving my hair cut! I'm actually pretty shy and reserved until I get to know someone.  So I tend to be able to express myself better through illustration, blogs, and social media. I'm a germophobe! (I think that's how it's spelled :) And I've recently began TRYING to adapt a healthier lifestyle.  So follow my blog & jnstagram as well at @my_instaglams. I can be pretty interesting too sometimes.

xo

Berry

Daily Look

What I use for a quick look with a hint of color on the cheeks!
MAC’s Studio Moisture Tint
MAC’s Sheertone Shimmer Blush in “sweet as cocoa”
Maybelline’s “the falsies” mascara
I am in LOVE with this moisture tint! My skin is dry so it does moisturize. It doesn’t give you that heavy feeling which is also great b/c of the humidity where I live. It offers minimal coverage but I do believe you can build it “some”.
The blush is my daily “go to” blush.  It is great on my skin tone for a neutral look.  I AM a BROWN GIRL :)
The falsies mascara….I cannot say enough about it.  You can get it at any drugstore, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, just about anywhere. I actually purchased mine at Walgreens. It was buy one get one half off (any Maybelline product). You can actually see my lashes when I put this on whereas normally you cant. This is the ONLY mascara I’ve used so far that gives me the results I want!
xo
B