A Few March Favorites

I've been so busy during the last few months that I didn't get the change to really gather a ton of different products for my favorites. These I definitely knew off the top of my head and I loved these throughout the entire month of February and now March! I decided that since I didn't have time to do a February favorites video I would put a few beauty, hair care, and even a couple home favorites together to share with you. So here is what I was loving right now!

 

Lip treatment
target.com

Lip treatment
target.com

Trio skin care
ulta.com

Face moisturizer
walmart.com

Body cleanser
olay.com

Hair conditioner
ulta.com

Sonia kashuk makeup brush
target.com

Makeup
target.com

White home decor
walmart.com

drugstore.com
drugstore.com

Triple Repair Fortifying Shampoo
ulta.com

5 Beauty and Hair Products I'm Loving and Not Loving Right Now

I usually try to share things with you that I'm really loving or wanting. Today I decided that in addition to five things I'm loving right now I would share with you five things I'm not really loving and why! Lets start with the five I love!

1) I really love this amazing pink M.A.C. matte lipstick in "Flat out Fabulous". I know I've talked about it before, but I can't help it! It is this super amazing shade of pink and it is definitely a favorite!

2) I mentioned this and the next item in my post about my VIP bag from Bath & Body works. This Forever Midnight lotion smells so yummy! I've been using it like crazy lately!

3) Next up is this Eucalyptus Spearmint body wash from Bath  & Body. I am telling you they weren't kidding when they said "Stress Relief". There is just something about it that makes you feel so relaxed! You definitely need to try this!!

4) This has been a steady favorite for a while now. I still adore my Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. I use this almost every day!

5) I picked up this Palmers Cocoa Butter Lip Balm a few weeks ago on a trip to the drugstore. I have been using it almost every day too! Its such a great lip moisturizer! Did I mention it's super cheap? Love it!

Ok here are my not so favorites...

1) I normally love Bath & Body works lotions and creams. Two of their products are in my favorites, but this is definitely not! The Winter Candy Apple lotion smells terrible to me. I grabbed several for stocking stuffers and for some reason it just smells funny. Not happy with that one at all.

2) Elf duo concealer was another disappointment. They normally have great products too, but this was not so great. The highlighter was watery and the concealer didn't conceal! Not happy with this either.

3) I have been using this Tresemme shampoo for "anti-breakage" and haven't gotten great results with this either. This wont be a repurchase.

4) I'm pretty sure I already mentioned this Pure Ice polish too. This was the "irreplaceable" black glitter polish. It didn't apply well at all. It just blobbed and gooped and definitely didn't leave good results.

5) I tried this "fall fight" strand saver spray from Garnier. I used it for several weeks and also didn't really see results. It also tends to leave your hair feeling oily. I already have semi-oily hair so I definitely don't want to walk around feeling greasy. It didn't give the results I hoped for either.

Hope you are all having a great weekend! Love and hugs!!

Five Beauty Products I'm Currently Loving

I've done quite a bit of shopping lately! I posted two haul videos for you guys, but unfortunately the lighting wasn't so great. I'm still working out the kinks on that! I am also working on a favorites video and several other posts! In the meantime here are 5 beauty products I'm currently loving!

 

1) This Sara Happ Lip Scrub in Sparkling Pink Grapefruit is amazing! I love using to exfoliate my lips and it works great if you use it prior to wearing a vivid lipstick! You can pick this up at Belk, Macys, etc for about $25.

2) M.A.C. Flat out Fabulous is a vivid matte pink shade! I literally love this lipstick! You can pick this up anywhere M.A.C. is sold for $15.

3) Escada Cherry In The Air perfume smells so amazing! I can't tell you how many compliments I get on this scent! It smells sweet with a hint of a fruity smell. Love it! I picked up mine from Ulta for $70.

4) eos sweet mint balm is great! I use this every night as a lip moisturizer and love it! It conditions my lips great!

5) Clinique Stay Matte Oil Free Foundation is one of the best Matte foundations I've tried so far! As a bonus Clinique is known for being great for your skin! I'm super happy with this purchase! I picked this up from Belk for $24.

What are your favorites right now? Stay tuned for my new video posts and several reviews! I'm working on them now! Love and hugs!!

Makeup Must Haves

I love makeup! That is definitely not a secret! I love to try new products and finding great deals. Regardless of the products I try I always keep my basics or "must haves"! Here is a guide to some of the items on my must have list! Below are a few different selections of each item.

 

 

Left to right and top to bottom:

 

1) Concealer- I always keep a basic concealer on hand. This is great for problem areas and dark circles. You can also use a dab of concealer as a shadow base if you don't like regular primers.

 

2) BB Cream- This is a primer used under your foundation. I don't use this all the time, but on certain occasions when I want extra coverage and to look flawless I add this in my routine before applying my foundation.

 

3) Foundation- There are so many varieties of foundation. Use what works best for you. I am currently using Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse and I love it!

 

4) Powder- This also comes in a variety of types. I usually go with a pressed powder. This helps set your foundation.

 

5) Eyebrow Pencil or Fillers - Makeup looks ten times better when you make sure your eyebrows look their best. I am currently using Glimmersticks in Blonde from Avon. It fills in any sparse areas and makes my eyebrows look manicured! Love it!

 

6) Eyeliner- I actually use several types of eyeliners depending on the look I'm going for. I have a gel liner, liquid liner, and a classic pencil eyeliner.

 

7) Mascara- I have naturally light eyelashes, so mascara is a must. I like lengthening and plumping mascara.

 

8) Shadow Primer- This isn't an absolute must, because as I mentioned before a dab of concealer or even foundation will also help prime for shadow. I do always use some type of primer when wearing shadow. Primer helps the shadow go on smoother for a more polished look. It will also help your shadow last longer!

 

9) Shadow- I love playing with different shadows! I suggest that everyone own the basic or neutral tones. I also think you should get some fun colors to play with as well! Shadow can totally transform your look!

 

10) Blush, Bronzer, Contour, etc- I always keep a blush and bronzer on hand. Blush I apply to my cheeks for a sun kissed glow and bronzer I use to contour and add dimension. You can even get these in a duo compact if that works best for you!

 

11) Lip Liner- I like to keep lip liner on handy. This helps prevent your lipstick from smearing outside the lip area and will also help it last longer!

 

12) Lipstick and Gloss- Lipstick is another makeup item that can transform your look. I have shades ranging from deep reds, hot pinks, and nude tones. If you haven't experimented with different lip shades you should! You might be surprised with what you end up loving!

 

13) Tools - Ok this is one of the most important things in your makeup must haves! If you don't have the right tools you won't be able to apply properly! Make sure you grab a variety of brushes for each makeup application. Here is a sample of which brush does what via pinterest!

 

 

What's in your list of makeup must haves? I would love to hear! Have a fabulous day!

Favorite Pins This Week

Pinterest can be addictive! I love to relax with a cup of coffee and browse the site! It is definitely great for inspirations, cool projects, and some yummy food! Here are some of my favorites that I pinned over the past week. Don't forget to follow me on pinterest to see more of my favorites! Click HERE to visit my page!

Love this hair! I am really debating doing this to mine! Maybe not so dark on the bottom, but something similar!

 

How cute are these owl nails! I might have to try this out!

 

 

Hahaha! I love the humor section. Sometimes this stuff totally cracks me up!

 

 

This is such a great shimmer gloss! Looks amazing!

 

 

 

We all know I love coconut oil! Check out all these awesome benefits!

 

 

These are great nails too! Another on my list to try!

 

 

This one is great! Since I am from Charleston, SC this phrase is heard quite often along with many that are similar. Too funny!

 

 

Go check out my boards to see these and several more inspirational pins! By clicking the links on my board you will also see where the pin originated from. Hope you enjoy these! Have a fab day!

 

 

 

 

 

In My Beauty Bag : Six of My Favorites

It would take all day if I told you all of my favorite beauty products! Today I decided to pick six of them and tell you why they are so great! I love to try new things and am constantly on the lookout for great affordable products to try. Some of these I've been using a while, but still love them!

1) Maybelline Baby Lips In Peach. This stuff feels amazing! I picked this shade because it was a neutral tone. I love how well it moisturizes! Great stuff!!

2) Elf Contour and Blush Compact. These come in several shades and are great to add just the right amount of color and dimension! It is super affordable too!

3) Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. Wow! I am in love with this stuff! I have tried so many foundations, bb creams, etc. This stuff is great! After working all day and running around my face still looks smooth and fresh. This stuff is a keeper!

4) Coconut Oil. Ok I know...I talk about this stuff a lot, but what can I say? This is a huge favorite! It works wonders on your hair and skin!

5) Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara. Love the way it lengthens my lashes and doesn't smudge or clump.

6) Avon Glimmersticks Brow Definer in Blonde. This is the perfect brow filler in my opinion. I have tried several and this one is definitely my match! It blends great and doesn't leave any harsh lines!

What are your favorite beauty products right now? Would love to hear!

 

Currently Craving : Purse Edition

A girl (woman) can never have too many purses in my opinion! I have loved purses since I was little. This I get from my grandmother! We shopped so much when I was young and all through my teen years! It seems like every time we went out we both ended up with a new handbag (this was usually the same with shoes too)! Throughout the years I have lost weight, gained weight, and so on, but a purse will ALWAYS fit! Here are a few on my list!

purse by flairbybrandi featuring clutch handbags

Xoxo,

Brandi

 

Facts About Me : Things I Love Part One

I started a new series on Facts About Me last week and decided that this week I would post a few things I love (or my current obsessions!). Here is part one of the Things I Love!

Number One: Instagram

I finally downloaded the app to my phone a few days ago and love it! I have been playing with it since! I love how it can change the look of a photo and give it an entirely different feel. It makes me wonder why I waited so long to download it! Ok ok...I am a little behind I admit it! Here are a few random photos on my instagram.

Going left to right down the rows- Me and Ty seven months ago, Ty got me these hand carved wooden flowers (also been hand dipped) yesterday, me a few months ago, a wall in our room,  Ty eating a late night snack of cinnamon toast crunch haha, so random..a cup of coffee.

Number Two: Nail Polish

I love love love nail polish ( I love all makeup really lol). Nail polish is one of my favorites and I can't seem to take a trip to the store without getting a new shade! I think I have every color under the sun and several shades of each color!

Number Three: Polyvore Website

If you haven't checked out the site you should! I was also a bit late in this too! When I finally did sign up for my account (it's free) I loved it! You can make so many different collages and sets! Here is one I did on two different date night looks.

Number Four: Thrift Shopping

I know I have mentioned this several times before, but this is kind of a hobby for me! I always find such amazing things and the best part is the price! It is like a treasure hunt every time you go! I usually don't go shopping with anything in particular in mind just things that catch my eye! Here are a two of my finds. These are Coach leather boots and Coach espadrilles. Both pair were under $3.00 each! You can't beat that!

 

Number Five :  My Family (of course)

I am so lucky to have such an amazing man in my life and two wonderful son's! I don't know what I would do without my family. They are my world! I can't leave out my mom and my grandmother who have both done so much for me through the years! I love you all to the moon and back!!!

Things I Love: Part 1

Here are a few of my favorite products!!!

Bath and Body Works
Secret Wonderland Spray

Victoria's Secret Pink
Fruity and Bright Spray

Avon Eyeshadow Quads
Color really lasts!!

Avon Glimmersticks liner and liquid liner

Avon's Naturals Banana Coconut Body Spray, Wash, & Lotion

 

Peacock Patterns!!

Clinique eye makeup remover.

Classic nude pumps! They go with everything and look great!

Banana Boat summer color sunless tanner. Love this and it doesn't streak!

Clinique Nude Lipstick

Avon's Clearskin Professional Skincare. WOW!

Rimmel London single shadow in Posh Peacock

Stackable bracelets in all colors and textures!

Damask Pattern. Love this in several colors!

I just wanted to share these with you! Check back for more of my favorites and product reviews on my new finds!

Xoxo,

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