Reunited for the weekend

Monday is here yet again and that means the weekend is over - obvi. Unfortunately that means the end of a great weekend with friends and heading back to life in the real world.

Even though a lot happened this weekend it didn't feel like it really. I took off from work early on Friday and headed home to do a bit of last minute sprucing up around the house before my friends got to town. We talked, caught up and ate, and once the last of us showed up we headed out for some dancing in town. I love that you can go so long without seeing someone and then once you are reunited it is like you were never apart.

Out for the night at Flashbacks to dance to the best songs ever.

Saturday started late with breakfast and some sun-bathing, and then after dealing with my brother's car drama we headed to the winery. This is the same winery I had previously talked about in a weekend wrap-up post, but none of these girls had been so it was new and fun for everyone. 

A nice bottle of White Cab while sitting al fresco at Country Heritage

After a tasting we all got a bottle and sat down to just talk some more. Eventually we took pictures - it is inevitable - and then headed home. 

The Ladies at the Winery

After lunch on Sunday everyone took off and Remi just sat there staring at the door. He was so used to people coming in and out this weekend that I don't think he knew what was going on when they all left. Needless-to-say, I got a lot of cuddle time with my puppy throughout the day - while soaking up the last of the summer sun while I can.

Remi wanting some attention pool-side

And that is the weekend everyone. Now it is back to the real world to count down until Friday. Hey, it is a three-day weekend next weekend so there is that!

I was really liking how my eyelashes were looking yesterday. Check out Benefit x Birchbox's giveaway that I submitted this picture for!

What did you do this weekend?

xo,

KatiAnne

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July Beauty Update

Even though it is five days into August, I wanted to share all of my beauty buys for July and my impressions of them so far. These are all things I saw/watched reviews on, heard suggestions about or received as a sample or test item (some I bought and some I didn't), but all of the thoughts and opinions below are entirely my own.

July's Beauty Haul

Hair:

L'Oreal Boost It High Lift Creation Spray

I love this and have used it almost every day since I bought it. Normally I hate spraying hairspray directly where I am teasing because it just ends up looking really weird, but this stuff is so light on my hair but has definite hold and helps give my locks the boost I am not blessed with naturally. Thank you to Alexandrea Garza and Stephanie Willis for showing me this amaze-balls product.

L'Oreal Txt It Tousle Waves Spray

Like the Boost It Spray, the TXT It Spray helps add to my naturally lifeless locks by adding texture to my curls. I am able to achieve the super messy, undone curls that I strive for a lot easier with this magic in a bottle. Again, much thanks to Alexandrea Garza and Stephanie Willis for drawing my attention to this line. If you don't follow their YouTube channels already, do so - like now. You will thank me later.

TRESemme TRES Two Spray

When it comes to hairspray I like something that holds without making my hair crunchy and this does this that. A simple win in my boook!

Skin:

Jergens Natural Glow Face w/ Sunscreen

I have only used this product a couple of times since buying it so the jury is still out. 

L'Oreal Youthcode Pore Vanisher

My face is naturally oily in my t-zone and I am always looking for something to help with that situation. I saw this in a video on YouTube by Nicole Guerriero (another great beauty vlogger to follow) and figured I would give it a try. Let me just tell you I don't wear makeup without it anymore. My face still gets a little oily, but not nearly as bad as it used to and my pores definitely look smaller since I started using it (I have been for about a month now).

Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer

I got this little guy as a sample from Sephora for being a Beauty Insider (I love when they send you cards for free stuff to try). Since getting it I have only used it a few times, but as of now I am really considering buying a full-size when this runs out. It helped keep my concealer in place throughout the day and I noticed less creasing - total win.

MAC Blot Powder/Pressed

The lovely lady at MAC suggested this powder to me when I was there looking for a new concealer earlier in the month and she won. I love setting my t-zone with this powder! It gives my skin a great finish and like I said earlier, anything to help combat oil is greatly loved.

MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

When I first got this once I tried applying it with a concealer brush like I did with my MAC Select Cover Up and that didn't work. So I headed back to the store to talk to them about it and possibly exchange it. After my conversation there I found out it is best to use your finger to really get it to set in and I tried that and she was right. However, I still don't like it for under my eyes, but for other blemishes it is perfect!

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

I cannot say enough good things about this concealer. It is the perfect texture/consistency and I get great wear out of it. My new favorite concealer by far.

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

So far I have found that this gel is great for tight-lining my upper lashes. The brush perfectly packs the product between the lashes to help give my lashes look fuller. I am still playing around with it and haven't worn it as my normal liner yet, so we will see if I like it for other uses.

Sonja Kashuk Core Tools Spoolie Brush

I got this brush toward the end of the month, but so far I have liked it. I mean it is a spoolie brush, kind of hard to screw up right?

Sonja Kashuk Core Tools Precision Liner Brush

Again, I got this brush later and have only used it a couple of times. I also haven't washed it yet so I don't know about the quality and durability of the brush yet.

Nails:

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel & Gel Top Coat (c/o Influenster)

I received this little duo courtesy of Influenster in a VoxBox and will be reviewing it at the end of the week after wearing it for 7 days so stay tuned!

Body:

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer

Like the face version, I have only used this product a few times so far so I can't really review it yet. I am making it a goal to not tan at all in a tanning bed anymore and use sunscreen more religiously throughout the rest of the summer to protect my skin, so I am going to need a good self tanner. Suggestions of things to try are warmly welcomed, just leave me a comment below!


Well that does it for my July Haul and beginning impressions. Make sure to follow those lovely ladies I mentioned on YouTube and check back here for more reviews and updates!

Have a lovely day everyone!

xo,
KatiAnne

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