Chunky White Black or Tan Genuine Leather Tassel by CcCrystalChain

Chunky White Black or Tan Genuine Leather Tassel by CcCrystalChain (clipped to polyvore.com)

Miami Cruise - Bahamas, Coco Cay and Key West

A few weeks ago my husband and I went on a 7 day vacay. We took a 4 day cruise out of Miami to Nassau, Coco Cay and Key West and then did 1 night in Miami and 2 nights in Ft. Lauderdale. Definitely one of the best vacations ever and actually one of the first one's we've done just by the ourselves (not including the honeymoon of course). We usually always go on vacations with friends or family.

This was in Atlantis in the Bahamas, unfortunantly I wasn't able to swim with the turtles, they were just there for show 

This was in Key West at some museum. You climb a bunch of steps and then ring the bell when you get to the top. 

I got my hair braided in Nassau. Would you believe they wanted $40 for 1 rench braid!? I laughed and said nevermind. I managed to get them down to $15 and I thought even that was too much, but I went ahead and let them do it. 

These waves were do huge! You can't tell but they were at least 6 or 7 feet high. I almost drowned in there!

Mean muggin' in Key West. 

My first time rock wall climbing. It was so much fun!

I literally got to the top in like a minute and a half. 

Mile marker 0. They say it's one of the most photographed signs in Key West; and also the most stolen lol

Atlantis

Train tour in Key West. I had braided my hair myself into 2 french side braids and pretty much wore it this way through out the whole trip. I have curly thick hair that I didn't want to deal with so this was the best style for me. 

Coco Cay, one of Royal Caribbean's prive island. It was my favorite stop on the cruise. 

Jason looks thrilled to me taking this picture lol. 

This was in Coco Key too, I seriously got THIS close to the igunanas. They were all over the island and had no fear of people. 

Southern most point, only 90 miles to Cuba. They had a line of people waiting to take a picure in front of that.

Aviators

I was recently (2 weeks ago) in Miami Florida for a cruise. What I noticed when I got there was that I needed a pair of aviators ASAP. It seems like that's all everyone was wearing. I've been rocking my cat eye frames all summer, but I needed to mix it up, so I got these polarized ones. 

They're actually rose gold with a dark brown lens. I love them and it's all I've been wearing lately. I seriously can't get enough and I really want to try the colored lens.

 I just ordered 2 pairs on ebay for a silver frame w/ blue lens and another with a gold frame and green lens. I'll share them once they come in. I also need to do a post on my recent vacation. Work and my Etsy shop has been taking up most of my time now and unfortunatly I'm not able to post as much as I would like. 

What shades have you been rocking lately?

Dresses! Work Outfit post

Now that I have a tan, (thanks vacay!) I've been wearing dresses a lot lately. Plus, we were in a heatwave for a while and the pants and blazer look has been too much lately. We still have to wear a blazer at work, but they don't really tell me anything when I take it off. 

 I ordered this dress off of Forever21's website. It was originally around $30 but it was on clearance for $19 with free shipping. I really like it, but the neck part is really small (even for my 13'' neck!)

I got this dress below at F21 too, it was on clearance for $15 and the fit is perfect! The back has a V that stops right above the bra strap so it's really flattering and super comfortable. 

I had originally wanted the blue version of this dress when I saw these on the clearance rack, but I couldn't find my size. I went back a week later to do some shopping and what do you know? I found the blue one and it was reduced down even further to $11! Yay!

Red dress is from F21 too

This tribal dress is also from. you guessed it, F21 too. This was around $14 I think. 

What's your usual work style?

Review - Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation

I'm a sucker for Maybelline foundations. I think I've tried almost all of them, so when this one came out I knew I had to try it. Here are my thoughts about it after 2 weeks of use.

One of my favorite features of this is the size, it's small and convenient and you can apply it with your fingers. I'm not a fan of using my fingers to apply makeup, but it's fine when your in a hurry. For a stick foundation, this bends pretty easily which I wasn't expecting. It dries fast though, so you literally have mere seconds to hurry and blend it in. Because if this I don't think it would be suitable for dry skin. Also, the coverage of this is light to medium. You may be able to build it a bit, but I don't think you can expect much more than medium coverage. Lasting power is maybe 5 hours at best. I did't use a powder to set it though because when I'm done applying it my face feels matte to the touch. I only set foundations that feel more wet/dewy. I think if you apply a loose setting powder you may be able to get an extra 2 hours out of this. Keep in mind, I have combo skin so I'm only a bit oily in the T-zone. I've heard people say this makeup doesn't work well on oily skin.

The middle of the stick contains a shine-free core, which is supposed to help give you a matte finish. The results after I apply it is definitely matte, it's just that it doesn't stay that way for too long. Overall, I do like this foundation. I think it's good for the summer time as long as you set it with a loose powder, but don't think it would work well in the winter when my skin is dryer. It would emphasize the dry spots. Also, I think this foundation is easier to apply if you apply a light moisturizer first, it helps it go on and blend easier.

This is right after apply the makeup. No setting powder, just blush and lip balm. I'm really impressed with the color match. If you follow my blog, you'll know that I ALWAYS have to mix my liquid foundations to get the color just right. The color of this was perfect for me straight out the tube. My color in this is 220 Natural beige. For comparison, I'm NC35 in MAC studio fix+

Have any of you tried this foundation? What do you think of it and what is your current favorite?

PS. Use coupon code 10OFF10 to save 10% off your $10 or more purchase in my shop. Good till 12pm tonight, domestic orders only.

Work outfits

I've been slacking with the work outfit post, but it mainly because I forget to take a pic of myself when I get to work. I'm still obsessed with the chiffon shirts and wear them almost daily to work. I've also been wearing dresses a lot lately, but haven't had a chance to photograph them yet. That will be my next work outfits post.

Shirt is from F21 and pants from the Limited

I'm still loving the tied look of the sleevless chiffon tops. I got this top from H&M when I was in NY

Shirt from TjMaxx, bag eBay and pants from New York and Company

Jacket is Michael Kors, shirt TjMaxx and Pants from Dillards

TjMaxx shirt and The Limited Pants

NEW York Twenty13!!

I'm pretty late with this post since I atually got back from NY a few weeks ago. NYC is seriously the greatest city on earth. No offense to anyone who doesn't live there, I know I would work in a soup kitchen if it meant I could live there lol. 

I literally went all over the city and even hit some places twice. I have my first bowl of Pho ever in Chinatown and my first bubble tea ever there too. Both were amazing. I did some shopping in Soho and ate at a few local places, including the food carts, because that's really what the locals do from what I hear. I went to a hole in the wall place for some coffee and it was seriously the best coffee of my life! I had the best time ever there and definitely hope to go back one day...if only I could win the lottery I would be set haha. 

I seriously went ALL over Manhattan, but I was actually staying in Brooklyn for the 7 days I was there, close to Flatbush Ave in case anyone is familiar with the area. .

This was in Brighton Beach, right where you get off the Subway

My friend Sarah and I on our first Subwway ride when we got there. (This was actually my second trip to NY)

First time in Chinatown!

Brighton Beach

Times Square!

Had to get a pic with NYPD

Did some window shopping there hehe

This was uptown 

I know it seems like I wore the same outfit twice, I didn't lol, I just literally went ALL over the city that day!

Satatue of Liberty taken from the Staten Island Ferry

Brighton Beach

Subway coming into the station at brighton beach

City Park

Park Ave Apartments. How awesome would it be to live here!!?

Grand central station. that place is like a little city!

Brooklyn bridge. This one may be going in a frame lol