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Blog Schedule Update!

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Really quick, I want to get on here and let you know that my blog schedule is going to change up a bit. Starting this week I will only be posting twice a week — Mondays and Thursdays (So the next beauty post will go up tomorrow). I’m not sure if this will be my new schedule from now on, but it will be for the next several months.

I’ve been finding myself worn thin between traveling, being a wife, and putting out quality posts for you all. And since the next few months will only get busier as we prepare to move and my husband has some down time to spend with me, I think this is the best way I can balance everything.

Who knows, maybe once we move and my husband starts radiology residency (and I never see him anymore, lol!), I’ll be able to go back to my usual, 3 posts a week, schedule.

I was really torn while making this decision, but I think — in the end — it’s for the best. I hope you all understand and aren’t too disappointed in the lack of posts in the months ahead. Stick around — I am hoping this schedule isn’t forever!

So, the new schedule, once again, is Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00am, PST. And you never know….sometimes I may surprise you with a post in between 😉

Love y’all!

Curl up with Sandra Byrd’s New Victorian-Gothic book, Mist of Midnight (Review & Giveaway)

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Have you heard about the talents of Sandra Byrd? Not only can she take you back in time, but she can also spin the most compelling and mysterious tale you have ever heard. I highly recommend her Tudor series, Ladies in Waiting.
But if you want something fresh, new, and just as full of mystery and intrigue as her previous hisyorical series, then jump into this post and see what I have to say about her newest book, Mist of Midnight!

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How I Want to Decorate My New Family Room! (First Impressions)

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If you didn’t already know, I married a Navy doctor last April and have been living in California since. My husband was trying to get into a Radiology residency this year, and not too long ago we found out that he was accepted — so we are going to be moving in a few months back to the other side of the United States. *happy dance*

So with all that said, a few weeks ago Bobee sent me this beautiful ‘Family’ wall decal. While I am REALLY tempted to put it up in my house right NOW — I am holding myself back so that I can use it to decorate my new house in a few months. 😀

Even though I can’t share the finished results of using this wall decal with you right now, I thought it would be lots of fun to tell you my plans and then — after the move — show you how it actually turned out and how working with this sticker was. So this will be like a two-part review. What do you all say? Sound like fun?

I am not pretending to be an interior designer or anything — oh no! I hop on Pinterest to get any sort of inspiration and guidance when it comes to that! 😉

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L’Oreal Infallible’s New Pro-Matte Line has a Solid Foundation! (Makeup Review)

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I meant to get this review up several weeks ago, but it took me weeks to finally find this foundation in my local Ulta and I wanted to make sure I took plenty of time to try it out. So, while this is a bit later than planned — and you’ve probably already seen dozens of reviews on this foundation — I hope you will find it beneficial.

Just for reference: I have normal-to-oily skin that is very sensitive and acne-prone. On a normal day, without any foundation on, I get very shiny and oily and have to blot at least two or three times.

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Gifts to Give HER for Valentines Day!

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Whether you send a link of this post to your boyfriend/fiance/husband or you’re looking for something special to give to your fellow beauty-loving girl friend….I hope you’ll find this post helpful!

I always love when brands come out with products especially for certain holidays, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Here are a few of the products on Sephora that caught my eye and would make a beautiful valentines present.

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BoxyCharm is celebrating the New Year with Makeup and Style (January Unboxing)

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This unboxing post is far overdue, I know, but I didn’t get it till the end of January and I was traveling at the time. None the less, I hope you all will enjoy seeing what was inside BoxyCharm’s January box and what I thought about all the products.

Subscription services are so much fun, because it’s like it is your birthday every month. And who doesn’t love getting gifts?! Especially when they’re all related to beauty!

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An Easy Too Faced Cat Eyes Palette Tutorial (& Mini Review)

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I originally had thought to post my review of this palette and then wait a few weeks to share a tutorial with the palette…but after playing around with this palette, I thought it would be best to combine the two.

I know I’m going to be giving away my review…but I honestly wasn’t very impressed with this palette. But before I spill all the beans, let’s jump into the tutorial!

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