Monday Madness 6.20.16

Happy Monday, ya'll! It was a weekend of sun and hot weather here in Michigan. Nick and I headed to his home town near Lansing this weekend to meet up with friends and spend some time with his family.

Road trip!

We swung by the high school Nick went to.

Saturday was spent at the childhood home of Nick's friends Mark and Brett (brothers). We hung out with them, their wives and kids, and their parents. 

It was a great day catching up and grilling. We watched the UFC fight that evening and headed over to Nick's parents house to sleep.

Sunday am we went service at the church Nick grew up in. They had an awesome lunch and car show in honor of Father's Day after.

We got see three of a nieces/nephews!

I had such a great weekend soaking up the sun! 

We headed home on Sunday after for a nap and F1. I tried to make a Dr. Pepper cake for Nick to take to work for his birthday, but it was an epic fail. Good thing his birthday isn't until Friday!

Update: I had talked about looking for a job opportunity closer to home. I had a interview and job shadow at a pediatrics office a couple weeks ago. And last Monday I was officially offered the position! On July 11 I will be transitioning from my Ear, Nose, and Throat office to the pediatrics office that's 6 minutes from my house!

I hope everyone had a really great day celebrating your dad!

Blogging the Bachelorette: Beauty Tutorial

Everyone knows that I have a total girl crush on this season's Bachelorette, JoJo Fletcher. Her hair, makeup, and styling are always on point and she's got a killer bod. Without an episode to recap this week, I figured it was time for a JoJo beauty tutorial!

FACE

JoJo's face is always matte and never shiny which is a huge feat under those hot lights they use for television. 

Start with Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer, The cocktail parties and dates often go late into the night (and even into the morning!) so you'll want to start with a primer that helps create a long lasting look. The 'light' primer is also a great option to avoid any shine.  

To get JoJo's matte base try Makeup Forever's Mat Velvet + . Buff it over the entire face.

Foundation can flatten the planes of your face, and JoJo is anything put flat. To get a look that pops, apply a shimmering pressed powder on the tip of your nose, the arch of your eyebrows, vertically above each eyebrows, and across your cheekbones.  Try Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder.

If anyone knows and understands contouring it's JoJo. She has it down to a science. NYX Highlight and Contour Pro Palette is a great cost effective item to have in your  makeup bag.

To get a contour like JoJo's, start with your contouring product at the top of your ear and draw diagonally towards the corner of your mouth, stopping about 1.5 inches from your mouth. Don't forget to buff the line with a large brush.

To make the contour look even more natural, sweep a JoJo inspired blush (such as Fiona Stiles Soft Cheek Veil in Sweatwater) into the apples of the cheeks, blending into the contour line.

LIPS

JoJo always wears a nude or light pink lip. My favorite JoJo inspired lip stick is Rimmel's Airy Fairy. Make your lipstick last longer (though all the kissing!) by lining and filling your lips in with Moodstruck Precision Pencil Lip Liner in Pouty.

EYES

JoJo often goes with a very neutral eye and makes a impact with her eyeliner and mascara. Start with a neutral palette such as Urban Decay Naked. Blend colors such a Naked and Suck together on the eyelid to create the matte chocolaty color JoJo sports. For a shimmery look combine Smog and Darkhorse.

Line the top and bottom on the lids with a black liner such as Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eyeliner in Perfect.  Blend with a small eye brush for a sexy, smudged look. Coat your upper and lower lashes two to three times for maximum volume and length. I love Lancome Hypnose Drama.

HAIR

JoJo totally rocks the baylage trend. Baylage is best achieved in a salon, but if you're feeling brave you can try to get the look at home with an ombre kit such at Loreal Feria Ombre Hair Color. This year's bachelorette has got some super long, super healthy hair. Healthify your hair with SugarBearHair gummies. A lot of ex bachelor girls are pushing them on Instagram these days. 

JoJo's signature waves are easy to obtain. Use a 2" curling wand all over your head and spray with a flexible hold hairspray. JoJo perfection. 

Come back next Wednesday for Blogging the Bachelorette: Recap of Episode 5!

Monday Madness 6.13.16

Happy Monday everyone. Weekends are always way too short!

Friday I left work earlier because that evening Nick and I went downtown to see The Tenderloins (the guys from Impractical Jokers). Their stand up was so funny and they played never before seen clips from the show. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Friday night was a the very first show of their new "Santiago Sent Us" tour. It was cool to be a part of that!

After, Nick and I went out for Mexican and margaritas.

I may have over indulged, but they are just so pretty!

On Saturday morning little Scout went to the groomers and after Nick and I headed to Brooklyn, MI to Michigan International Speedway. My dad was in town from Pennsylvania for the NASCAR race this weekend. 

My parents bought this awesome RV so it was really cool to see it and hang out in it. My dad made burgers for everyone and we all had some great quality time. 

I hope everyone has an awesome week!