When I put out a request for people to submit small businesses for a gift guide, I had no idea what to expect. I was blown away by how quickly the form filled up… and then going through everyone’s websites I was BLOWN AWAY by the quality of items. I am so proud of everyone,…
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Beauty Empties Vol. 1
I’ve been venturing outside of my comfort zone lately and trying more beauty products. I have to confess that my natural inclination is to stick to what works and not try anything else. Now obviously, what works… works. But what if something worked better? I’d be missing out! When I try something, I typically commit…
Try these Beauty Products Too
My Beauty Secrets
A couple of weeks ago I had dinner with three out of town friends. At some point in the dinner we started talking facials and skin care… and that led us down this fun road of sharing our favorite products. I try to keep things simple when it comes to my everyday makeup, but when…
Two Tips from Hair and Makeup
The Teen Vogue + Sperry Top-Sider photoshoot was so much fun. It was a bit chilly, but I think the results were well worth the goosebumps. You can check out the first peek at the photos on my Instagram (don’t forget you can win your own pair!) and the rest of the photos will be…
Dry Shampoo + Self Tanner
It’s no secret that I am so not a “beauty guru.” I’m lucky if I walk out of the door with properly applied bronzer. My makeup routine is fairly basic. I try to control my hair, but I generally fail. Bottom line, this is going to be somewhat of a beauty post, so bear with…
Macy’s Beauty Survival Kit GIVEAWAY
For all the girls out there who loves great makeup, you’re going to LOVE this giveaway. Macy’s asked me to participate in their Beauty Survival Kit along with six other digital influencers. It was fun to see what everyone’s favorite makeup was and also the quirky thing that they keeps tucked in their bags. (You never…
How to Pull Off Lipstick: Tips from a Southerner
When she sends me the Google doc with the draft of the post, I always am at the edge of my seat to see what it’s going to be about! It’s like Maxie reads my mind every week. I’ve been trying to wear more makeup, and to wear it better, but the lipstick thing makes…
My Favorite Blog Reads
After Tuesday’s post, a few people wrote in the Carly the Prepster Facebook group how they found my blog and why it resonated with them. I loved reading what people wrote; it brought me so much happiness… To pay it I thought I’d share some of my own favorite blogs to read. The first thing…
WHAT I READ IN AUGUST 2022
I’m not even sure what happened here but apparently I was just blowing through books?! And I’ve got some great ones to recommend this month! But, as always, I’m always on the hunt for more books to read. Would LOVE your recommendations, too…. Happy reading! EASY BEAUTY by Chloe Cooper Jones 4/5 Stars This was a…