Beauty Swap

Hello Gorgeous!

I am sad that it has took me this long to return to the blogging world, but at least by participating in the Beauty Swap with Crystal of Crystal Cattle and Courtney of Cowgirl Crush made me get back to writing. 

I missed out on the first Beauty Swap Crystal hosted, and was almost too late to the game this time until Nicole over at Farmgirl Chaos was a little behind to. She said, "Why don't we just switch?" Nicole has intrigued me for quite some time, and I have been following her blog plus became Instagram and Facebook friends with her. Isn't social media great? 

I must say that this Beauty Swap couldn't have come at a better time. I am eight months preggo, and have recently been visiting the labor and delivery floor for some blood pressure issues. Last week was quite the awful week for my husband and I, but I came home from the hospital to find a pretty little beauty swap package on my doorstep! Just what this un-showered, nasty feeling hospital visitor could use. 

I love that most of the items she sent me are travel size. Before bed rest I travelled a lot, but now my travel bag to the hospital will be complete with these goodies that Nicole sent me. I am also really intrigued by the little envelope from Young Living she sent me. It is lavender scented (which is my fav!) and the card suggested that I put a drop in my mascara.  I have also wanted to try Bliss products for awhile, but never have dived in, but this body wash/bubble bath will be perfect for this little momma to be. And turquoise! What a surprise! Who doesn't love turquoise!?

Includes: Bliss Soapy Suds, Burt's Bees Facial Towelettes, Forever Red Perfume, Young Living Oils, Victoria Emerson Wrap Bracelet, and CANDY!

Thanks Nicole for making my week! 

Fall Nails

With it being the second day of Fall, I thought I would share my favorite Fall nail polish thus far. I love buying nail polish, and in the last year I have tried to branch out of the box with my colors. 

Penny Talk comes from the Essie Metallics collection. It has a great shine to it, but I wouldn't call it too metallic. 

Essie: Penny Talk

What else do I love about this nail polish? I picked it up at my local CVS. No beauty superstore or salon needed for this great nail color!

Mia, thank you for joining us!

For my face, that is.

Growing up I was lucky enough to have pretty good skin. I mean like normal teenagers, I had my struggles at times, but for the most part I was usually clear minus the redness; which is why I never wear blush. Most people ask me what my skin care regiment is, and I get fussed at for not always taking off my make-up before bed. I didn't really struggle too much with my skin, so I never thought much about it.

Back in March, we were in Destin for a work conference for Drew. He was working - I was at the spa. I made an appointment to have a facial. If you have never had a facial make an appointment now. When you go in they ask you lots of questions about your skin and how you take care of it. So, I am laying there spilling my guts about my skin. She loves it - my skin that is. Shew! Good! No scolding because I had slept in my make-up the night before!

We chit-chat about facial products and my battle with sensitivity and redness. Then she brings out her special weapon.

A Clarisonic. Of course, she has the mac daddy with different speeds and heads. She uses it to buffer my face with one of her fancy creams. I am in spa heaven. That evening, I tell Drew how wonderful it is and how good it would be for his skin too. :)

For our recent anniversary, I got a small box with a Mia in it, which is the smaller version of the one the lady at the spa had. I hadn't had a chance to get it out and use it because we had been gone, so this week I thought I would give it a whirl. Not only is it soothing, but it makes your skin feel amazing! You can use your own face wash right on it, and it is safe to take in the shower. Needless to say, we are both hooked.

I know they have been out for awhile now, but somehow I tend to be behind on the product reviews. Use one if you have the chance. Buy one if you save up the money. Your face will thank you!!