MARRIED

We are finally married! August 10, 2013 was the big day. More pictures and details to come later. Along with a lot more posts! 

Thanks for reading! - Mrs. Ally

Makeup Bag Favourites

Today I thought I would share some of my makeup favourites, because who doesn't like makeup?  These items trump all my other products, which are also loved, but these I would repurchase over and over again.  For those of you that are need of something new, or just want to mix it up a little I recommend all these products!

The products shown are as follows:

Urban Decay Naked Basics Pallet   Perfect for everyday.  All matte shadows except for one highlight colour that is great for the inner corner.

Mabelline Falsies Mascara:  I don't spend too much money on mascaras because drugstore ones are so great!  This I have repurchased many times, doesn't flake or smudge and makes my lashes look longer and thicker.

Smashbox Photofinish Light Primer:  Keeps my oily skin at bay and makes my foundation go on so much smoother.

Nars Eyeshadow Primer:  Never once has any eye product creased while wearing this, so great!

Mac Blush in Blushbaby:  Somehow adds a rosie flush and sun kissed glow all at the same time.

Hardcandy Baked Bronzer in Tiki:  Now I never use this as a bronzer because it is way too shimery for my oily skin but it makes an awesome affordable highlighter for those cheekbones!

Benefit Creaseless Cream shadow in Birthday Suit: Perfect base for a neutral eye.

Makeup Forever Matte Velvet + Foundation:  LOVE this, probably my 5th bottle, looks natural, provides great coverage and keeps the shine away.

Benefit Porefessional:  Great for those days when I want my skin to look flawless, smooths over pores like a dream.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer:  This bronzer has been with me for a while now (a little beat up), it is the perfect colour, and doesn't make me look muddy or orange!

What are your favourite makeup items?

Thanks for reading! - Ally

Closet Organization

Don't you just love a clean closet?  Makes deciding what to wear that much easier!  Since I put away some winter clothes and pulled out some spring/summer clothes (feels like you just got a bunch of new stuff p.s.) I decided my closet could use a cleaning and a freshen up.  

Everything I hang are things that I would otherwise have to iron or steam if they were folded, pure laziness is my reasoning.  The order in which I hang things goes from dressy tank tops, dressy short sleeves, then it goes into long sleeve button up's, blazers and blouses based on colour.  Everything behind that is skirts, dress pants and dresses.

On the shelf above the things that are hanging, from left to right are: shorts, pants, tank tops, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, long sleeve sweaters.  Above that is some Christmas decorations ready to be moved to the apartment and shoes!

Lately I have been folding my scarfs because I found having them hung on a hanger left them looking crinkly, plus now I can see them all clearly!  The shelving unit is from Ikea and provides some great extra storage for my bags, extra sweaters, old t-shirts, art supplies and well stuff.

Didn't think about taking a before picture, but trust me it was a disaster zone.  Hope this inspires some closet cleansing!

Thanks for reading! - Ally