10 Minute Make-up Look/ Where have I've been?

Hello lovlies,


It has been quite sometime since I last posted. I apologize! I've literally have had zero time to write a blog or film a video. I am on Spring Break, so you know what that means?!?! I have a tiny bit of time to sit down and post. FINALLY! There are so many things I have not been able to do in such a LONG time. For instance cook, clean, go for a run, workout, etc. That all changed today...I managed to film, go grocery shopping, clean, do laundry, cook, go for a run, post a blog & book a hotel for our weekend festivities (which I plan to blog). But, I don't want to sit here and bore you with what has kept me so busy because I know you want to know more about this "10 Minute Make-up" deal.

So, I filmed a tutorial for your "everyday" make-up look. This look should only take you 5 to 10 minutes, but if you are like me (lashes), you tend to spend a little extra time on other parts of your face. That's okay though, just keep an eye on the time if you're in a hurry!

I basically created this look with every busy/ on-the-go women and girl in mind. If you are a student, stay-at-home mom or you work, this look is designed for you with little to no effort. Literally. This look is so easy to achieve.  

Ya'll know I am a teacher, so that means I'm up way before the sun comes up...that means 5:30 (okay lets be real 5:50). I need to be out the door in less than 45 min to an hour. Now, I need to eat breakfast and let Wedo out...so, typically I am in a rush. I realized I was spending way too much time getting ready, so I decided to cut the time down...WAY down. I wanted to still look fresh and feminine for work...that's when I decided to keep my make-up minimal. If you are looking for a new "quick & easy" make-up look, please take a look at my NEW video on youtube: http://youtu.be/fYq1pUZweOY

Here are all the products I used to achieve my effortless look: 

Face:

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer (perfect for concealing dark circles)

L'oreal True Match Super- Blendable powder (n4- Buff Beige) 

Model Co Blush Cheek Powder (Cosmopolitan 01)

Becca Highlighter (Rose Gold) 

Brows: 

Anastasia Brow Wiz (Medium Brown)

Anastasia Clear Brow Gel 

(Alternative: Maybelline Brow Drama- Deep Brown)

Eyes: 

Still Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner (Intense Black)--Perfect for beginners

Maybelline Lash Sensational 

Urban Decay Perversion 

Rimmel Lash Accelerator 

Lips: 

Too Faced La Creme (Naughty Nude) 

That is all I have for now, until next time...Sweet dreams & make tomorrow an amazing day!!!

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Spoiler Alert: Haul coming soon 

Review: Urban Decay Naked On The Run

Hello lovlies,

I hope everyone had a wonderful week! If this was your 1st week back to work or school...I felt your pain. It was tough for me to get out of bed, but once I got the day started I was able to get back into the "work mode" rhythm. I don't know about you, but I am exhausted...thank goodness for the weekend!!!

Today, I wanted to do a little review on the Urban Decay Naked on the Run palette. Now, this palette is limited edition and I will let you know if it is worth buying.

I bought this palette about 3 weeks ago and I have yet to use it...WHAT?!?!  I know...well I did use it once, but it was solely for reviewing purposes.  This palette retails for $54 and I bought mine at Ulta. You can find them at Sephora or on the Urban Decay website. The palette contains 6 eyeshadows, a bronzer, a blush, a lipgloss, a eyeliner, and a mascara.

Bottom of wrist (left-right): Resit, Fix, Dive
Top of wrist (left-right): Dare, Stun, 50/50
Top of hand: Blush (no name), Bronzer (no, name)
Lipgloss (bottom of hand): Sesso
Eyeliner: Stag

So, basically all the shadows, blush, bronzer, lipgloss and eyeliner are all NEW and the mascara is their Perversion Mascara (which has been on the market for some time). The eyeshadows are extremely pigmented. The photo on the right shows 1 swipe! I absolutely love the formulation of these shadows. However, I do feel like some of the shades are similar to the Naked 3 palette, but never the less I still love them. The shade 50/50 is a beautiful highlighter shade. It is actually my favorite shade out of the 6 shadows.

As for the bronzer...the formulation was amazing (no streaking here), but since I am a darker skin tone it was quite difficult for it to show on my face. Bummer. Although I loved the bronzer, I  can't say the same for my face. I had an allergic reaction to the product, which caused me to have tiny (itchy) bumps in the area where I contour (they went away in 2 days). Awesome. :/ So...I can never use the bronzer in this palette. Ugh! Now just because I had an allergic reaction doesn't mean you will. My skin is highly sensitive so, I have to watch what I put on my face.

The blush was very pigmented...so becareful when applying. A little goes a loooonnnnggg way! Seriously, it's a hot pink blush last thing you need is to look like a...clown.

The eyeliner was creamy and easy to blend. The staying power lasted all day. I just love blackish-brown eyeliners so, this is definitely one of my favorites!

I'm not a huge fan of lip glosses, just because I don't like the way they feel on my lips. Not to mention I can't stand it when my hair gets all up in my lips when the wind blows. Grrr! I do have to say this lipgloss didn't feel sticky, it actually felt pretty creamy. Now, Sesso is definitely not pigmented on the lips. It's more of a sheer mauvy-pink, so it gives the lips a tint. This lipgloss would be perfect over a nude lip or a pink-nude lip.

Oh mascara!!! The light of my life! Seriously though. All I have to say is I LOVE the Perversion Mascara! My lashes look full and they curl...but it doesn't last very long. Oh well...I still love it though! I just have long, flat, heavy lashes, so I have trouble finding a mascara I truly love.

My thought:
Ehh...if you come across this palette I suggest picking it up, but to me it's not a palette you HAVE to have. Like I said you can find similar shadows in the Naked 3. I wouldn't see myself traveling with this, just because I would only use the shadows and eyeliner (that's just me). Although, the packaging itself is great for traveling. It does come with a HUGE mirror, so that's a plus. Really, if you are in to having "limited edition" products then snatch one up before they disappear.

Alright lovelies, that is all I have for tonight until next time....Have a wonderful night & stay warm!

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Youtube

Hello my dears,


I just wanted to let you know I FINALLY have my Youtube channel up and running. My husband bought me my 1st camera for Christmas (love him to pieces). I only have 2 tutorials on there, but it's a start. I plan on filming more tutorials & talk videos, but school will be back in session on Monday and I will be a bit busy with getting everything ready. Plus testing will be in a few months & dear lord help us all!!!  I will however try my best to film on the weekends, so I am apologizing now if I am not consistent with posting a video. Once April/ May come around I think everything will be good to go w/ a set schedule (I know that's forever away, but hang in there)! I will be posting more on here, but I do promise when I find the time to film I WILL make a video (my husband will make me find the time)--he has been supporting me this whole time to fulfill my dream!

Here is the link to my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/smallbeautyworld

Again I do apologize & please forgive me!!! <3


That is all I have for now...

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Happy Holidays!

Hello darlings!

I just wanted to take the time and wish each and everyone of y'all a Happy Holidays! I know I haven't been on much lately, but life just keeps getting in the way...not to mention I am on a 2 week break at the moment and I have just been taking some "me" time (not gonna lie). In between my "me" time I'm cooking, cleaning, wrapping up gifts and doing some little shopping for next year's tree. By the way look at what I purchased from Hobby Lobby this morning (left)...can you believe I saved $78!!!! Christmas decor was 66% off and wrapping was 50%. Can you tell what next year's theme is going to be? Im' so excited!!! 

****Ramble ALERT**** Growing up I loved the holidays. My Dad, Tia and grandpa  would take me to get a real tree every year (it was seriously a family event). They would hang up

We went with a red & gold theme this year. 

lights and decorate the tree with me, but...it wasn't until I was in the 6th grade that the holidays didn't have much of a meaning to me (I will go into detail some other day...just not today)...For the longest time I had so much trouble getting into the holidays, until I met my husband and his family. My gosh they are BIG and I mean BIG on all major holidays. My husband especially loves Christmas. If he could he would play Christmas music all year round...wait...he does that sometimes (haha). He changed my "grinchy" ways and now I am just as crazy about Christmas time as he is! I'm not sure if anyone else has gone through a "phase" like this or is going through this (I hate calling it a phase...because it's not a phase it's much more), but I just want to let you know there is hope and light...just be patient. :) **The reason I brought this up is I know the holidays can be tough on some people for whatever their reason may be...and I just wanted to let them or you know that they or you are not alone...you never are. :) 

So, just a little spoiler alert...I purchased the Urban Decay: Naked On the Run limited edition (:/) pallet. I plan on doing a full review on it soon and let you know what I think. I pinky-promise I have not opened it up or tried anything....I've been waiting. 

Oh, 2 more thing before I go for the moment...my sister-in-law has also joined the blogging world. Please feel free to check out her blog: lovesarahann.blogspot.com 

Seriously, I'm so excited she has decided to join. She is random like myself and...I'm just excited! 

Last thing, please feel free to check out my Instagram: beautylifebyinez 

I post looks, products and just random stuff. I just ask that you please be positive.  Seriously, I wish ya'll could see my hand gestures and facial expressions as I am writing this. Alright, I am done for now...until next time...

Happy Holiday's from the Borrego's 

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Review: Erin Condren Life Planner

Good afternoon my dears,

This week has been crazy busy. I've been visiting with friends & doing some shopping (because as a career women I just don't have that time anymore). Right now I have some time to write a review before I start dinner & baking. Oh girl I'm a little housewife when I'm on vacation ;)! Anyways let's jump into this review!

So, I purchase the Erin Condren Life Planner last month and received it I believe the week of Halloween. I could not wait for this planner to come in, because I heard so many wonderful things about this little guy (well it's not that little). I would say the planner is the size of a composition notebook (those black and white notebooks).

The photo to the left is how they packaged the planner. It was wrapped in my favorite color of all time...PURPLE!

I would have to say this planner is perfect for anyone, because in the planner it has both the monthly & weekly spread. The weekly spread has it broken down by morning, day and night. At the bottom you have space to plan out your meals, workouts, daily to-dos, inspirations or any type of lists you may have. On the left side of the weekly spreads you have a Weekly Goals & Notes section. Which personal for me is the best thing ever, because I am the type to have hundreds of lists made weekly with nowhere to put them. This is a yearly planner which means it goes from January 2015- December 2015 ( I did however added the last 3 months of 2014 to my planner). In the planner you have a notes section. Which if you are a blogger like myself you may use this to plan out your posts for the week or any thoughts you may have. Then you have another section in your planner that shows you future dates for 2016 & 2017. The planner does come with 4 sheets of stickers (240 stickers=120 that are pre-ladled/ 120 that are blank). It also comes with a little pocket folder (great for putting bills or important papers). A Forget Me Not Perpetual Calendar & Contacts book is included. This great because you can write down birthdays or anniversaries and you will never forget another important date. I love this because I am one to forget those types of things every now and then. It also comes with a little clear pouch, perfect for putting pens, highlighters or paperclips.

Here is what mine looks like on the outside. I did pay a little extra for then to put a picture on the back side of my planner, but you don't have to do that if it is not your cup of tea.

This planner will range from $50-70 depending on what you want and how you want to customize it. I know it's a lot of money for a planner, but seriously if you are someone who is detail oriented then this will be your best friend. Here is a link for $10 off your first purchase: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/inezborrego0119

Check out the website for other products. She has notebooks, luggage, folders, lesson planners for teachers and so much.

That's all for now, until next time (I need to start the Caldo de Res & baking Chocolate Chip Bread)...

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Mini Haul

Hello lovlies,

As promised, here is a post about some products I recently purchased (all with my own money). 

I am not going to go into great detail on each product because let's be real I would be here all night writing. I will let you know where I purchased the products and a round about price I paid for each. *Just like many other VIBs or VIB Rouge girls (Sephora), I also took part in their 20% off a few weeks ago.  One more thing, because I have had these products for a few weeks I already tried most of the items. IM SORRY!!! I could not help myself...the main reason was because I bought the items for my wedding anniversary. I promise next time I will not try any of the products until I talk to ya'll about them. Alright, enough rambling...let's get into the "mini" haul. :)

1. Cetaphil Body Cream--Target $9-- I have been wanting this cream for some time, it's not that it was expensive...I just have too many Bath & Body Works lotions. I still do, but my skin is not loving them right now, so I picked up this gem.

2. Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder Foundation-- Target $7-- I was in the market for a setting powder and heard great things.

3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream (San Paul)--Target $5-- I'm a die hard matte kind of girl, so when I saw this I was like "I have to have it".

L'oreal Infallible Eye Shadow (Amber Lights)

4. Rimmel Lash Accelerator--Target $6--I bought this off of recommendations on Youtube. I will tell you this...I love this mascara for length, but I tend to need more to get that "Va Va Voom" look.

5. L'oreal Infallible Eye Shadow (Amber Lights)--Target $6/$7-- Honestly the color was just too hard to pass up (picture to the left).

6. Maybelline Brow Drama--Target $6--I was needed a brow gel and forgot to pick up the Anastasia Clear Brow Gel. I do like using this during the week, especially for those days I do not have time to do by brow.

7. NYX Eye Shadow Primer-- Target $5-- I heard this was a good dupe for MAC's paint pods. In order for me to put that true to test I need to purchase the paint pods (which is what I am doing this weekend). As soon as I test this out for myself I will be glad to let you know.

8. Cover Girl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Powder Foundation--Target $7-- I enjoyed their Ready, Set, Gorgeous Concealer, so I thought I would give this product a try. I use it to set my foundation and so far I like it.

9. Anastasia Dip Brow-- Sephora $18-- It was something I have been wanting to try for some time, but was too scared. Now, I will never look back.

10. Anastasia Brow Dual Brush-- Sephora $18--I had to buy this brush to go along with the Dip Brow...it's like PB & Chocolate. They just go together!

*11. Benefit Hoola Bronzer-- Sephora $24--- This item has been on my wish list for some time, so I bought it and didn't look back.

*12. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes-- Sephora $22--- I'm a sucker for mascara! If you know me I have a high need for mascara and making sure my lashes are on point.

*13. Bite Lush Fruit Lip Gloss-- Sephora $24-- I bought this off of a Youtube recommendation from Jaclyn Hill. Oh. My. Gosh. lovelies this lip gloss is so gorgeous!!! It's a pinky-nude.

Bite Lush Fruit Lip Gloss (Rambutan)

*13. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer-- Sephora $25-- This is my "Ride or Die" concealer, enough said.

*14. YSL Fusion Ink Foundation-- Sephora $60-- I bought this to simply give it a try. I do like matte foundations, I was in the market for a new foundation (Review coming soon!!!)

15. Smith's Rosebud Salve-- Sephora $6-- I like this lip gloss or salve, but I did not like the tin packaging. I discovered they made it in tube form when I was watching Rosita Applebaum on Youtube and just had to find it at my local Sephora. Honestly, I'm not sure how long this has been out.

16 Soap & Glory Hand Food--Sephora $6-- I cannot remember who I heard about this product from, but if you know me then you know I wash my hands excessively. I saw this as I was getting ready to check out and just threw it in my basket. It's perfect to keep in your purse, plus my husband loves the smell. He says it reminds him of the holidays (he is BIG on Christmas).

* 20% off items purchased--I did write the true to form amount not the discounted price. 

Those were all the items I purchased at the beginning of this month. I plan on doing more shopping the next couple of days... #lifeofamakeupaddict. I will hopefully have a post up on either Friday night or Saturday morning. Next week I will be posting a lot since I have a WHOLE WEEK off for Thanksgiving! YAY!!! Until next time, have a wonderful night!

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

Update

Hello lovlies,


Wow it has been quite some time since I've posted... 3 1/2 months to be exact, but who's counting. Well I've been SUPER busy with work (life of a teacher), and it is by no means a "walk in the park". I've been trying to adjust and catch up...but I've come to terms that I will be forever doing that until summer. :/

Not much has happen in the Borrego house besides getting ready for the holidays and celebrating 1 year of marriage! My only reason for not being current with posting is my career. Whoops...sorry girlies, but I'm trying to work out a schedule. I think the weekends are my best bet. Oh! I am also currently working on a youtube channel, but I cannot do much until I get a camera (which I am working on). I did manage to post 1 video a "Intro & What's in My Bag". If you are interested in checking that out I will leave a link (http://youtu.be/R3S-1s4ZpxI?list=UU54NWqlUYWYY0wT_rghiIWA). I just ask that you please be nice, after all it is my 1st video. :) If it is not your cup of tea you don't have to check it out. :)

Let me just say that I have a lot of ideas flowing through my little head. I have a review on the Erin Condren Life Planner coming soon. I also have a mini haul post coming soon. I plan on doing some reviews on a few of the products I have purchased and some Christmas DIY decor. I may do a mini picture tutorial on a holiday eye look (this would be better if I had a camera...grr).

Okay, that's all for now. I do plan on writing a post on Wednesday, so be on the look out! :) I'm going to go enjoy some Christmas music and get ready for work (5 days till Thanksgiving break)!!!!

XoXo

AHumbleLiving

P.S.

I'm sorry if this post seemed random or in a hurry, but I really need to get back on my blogging game.   Please hang in there! <3