Faded Purple Lip Tutorial

Hey Everyone! Late last night I posted a super quick and easy tutorial on this faded purple lip look. I have been wearing this A LOT lately and keep getting compliments and questions on what color I am wearing. If you are interested, be sure to check it out and subscribe to youtube.com/beautyandblogging

Nanny Style MOTD&essentials and OOTD

I have a whole post ready to be written with pictures and the whole nine yards BUT I wanted to be sure to get a post up today and knew I wouldn't have time for a proper full review. 

In addition to being a student, I am also a nanny. I personally think I have the greatest job in the world because I love children so much. Sometimes I work early in the morning and simply don't have enough time or energy to get ready. Sometime I work incredibly long hours and don't find it necessary to have a full face of make up because there is no one I'm trying to impress. Nonetheless, I'm a female, and females like to be put together, regardless of how pointless it is to look good for no one.  

I have four face essentials that I put on almost every morning (or throw in my purse to hopefully get the chance to put on during baby's nap time) 

I always carry a BB Cream (right now I'm using Tarte's) because it is moisturizing and offers some coverage while also providing sun protection, which is great at the pool, swim lessons, or the park. 

I always fill in my brows with a Brow Powder (Milani) or a brow pencil. Brows shape the face and are much more important than you may think. It's important to fill those babies in!

Bronzer is a staple, I must always wear bronzer. I chose bronzer over blush because it sets some of my bb cream and gives my whole face a healthy glow. I apply it with a large brush so it covers a lot of my face, not just as a contour. 

Mascara cannot be skipped because without it, I would look tired and unfinished. Mascara is a great finishing step because it really does make a huge difference. It opens up the eyes to make you look more awake and energized. 

I wash my hair the night before and let it dry naturally. A V-neck is absolutely perfect because it is functional for carrying babies but is still airy enough for playing outside in the summer, this one is from J Crew. Comfy jeans, like these boyfriend fit ones from Lucky, are great for running errands and squatting down low to talk to a small child. Trust me, I've ripped more pairs to tight jeans than you could ever imagine. A watch is also great, mine is from Ripcurl, because then you don't need to fish your phone out to check the time every second. When I'm holding hands with an active three year old and carrying a baby, I simply don't have an extra hand to check my phone. I also love this one because it is water proof so when we go swimming I can wear it in the pool. Not to mention, this watch is absolutely gorgeous (thanks Dad, it is a wonderful gift) 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday! I have a few fun reviews coming up soon, so keep your eyes peeled. 

Quick Post: John Mayer Concert & MOTD

Last night I was lucky enough to go to the John Mayer concert, which was amazing because three years ago for my first birthday I spent with my boyfriend we went to a John Mayer concert and he hasn't toured since, and let me tell you, i've been waiting oh so patiently. But last night he was back and I got tickets for my birthday this year to see him again (thanks, Chad!)

So yeah, I just wanted to write a quick post about how amazing John Mayer is, especially in concert! He is an absolutely phenomenal musician and I think that anyone who has ears would enjoy him in concert. I always tell my brother who is not a John Mayer fan that he would enjoy his concert because he is literally that good. Plus, his lyrics are amazing and I love when an artist throws in some random cover songs during their set. Last night John Mayer san "Lay Down Sally" by Eric Clapton and it was really good! 

The man's got so many hits now that he couldn't even cover all the great ones, but one that I really love to hear live is "Gravity". Some other favorites are "Half Of My Heart", "Heartbreak Warfare", "Your Body's A Wonderland", "Why, Virginia", "Stop This Train", and many, many more. 

Also, I wanted to give Phillip Phillips, our American Idol, a favorable mention. He was the opener for John Mayer and while I love his two radio singles, I was incredibly impressed with the rest of his album  and some of the other songs he sang. In fact, he did an amazing cover of "Give It Away" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I really recommend checking out his album "The World From The Side Of The Moon", it's really fun to grooooove to =] 

As far as my MOTD for the concert, here were my picks...

Makeup Forever HD Foundation
Nars Pressed Powder in "Beach"
Milani Eyebrow Kit
Tarte "Lights Camera Flashes" Mascara (really loving it)
Urban Decay Naked 2 (Verve, Tease)
Nars "Laguna" Bronzer
The Balm "Frat Boy" Blush
The Balm "Mary Lou-manizer"
Mac lip liner in "Magenta"
Mac lip stick in "Girl About Town"
Jordana Fabu-liner