Beauty Products I Currently Love!

Seriously this is a before and after shot. I have been using John Frieda Go Blonder for about two weeks, almost every day. I am blown away! I never thought I would get so much blonder! I am super excited to not have to get my roots touched up as often.

I didn't use any other product to lighten my hair other than Go Blonder. What a difference! I am not a natural blond either I just had highlights. If you want to go lighter for summer this is well worth using! Purchased at CVS.

I am loving Mac Fast Response eye cream. I like the texture, very light and absorbs well. I have noticed the dark circles getting lighter and the skin around my eyes is very soft. By far my favorite eye cream! Purchased at my local Mac store in Macys.

Elf Eyelid Primer. The best part about this product is...... it's only $1 at Target! It works just as well as other primers and is really a steal. Love it!

NARS color stick in Orgasm. LOVE! This product was rather pricy but I think it is well worth the cost. I can imagine it lasting forever! It is a lovely peachy color with just a small amount of gold shimmer. You can wear it on your eyes, cheeks, and lips. I really want another one to keep in my purse. So Fantastic! I purchased this from Sephora online.

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, basically a miracle for zits. The BEST overnight spot treatment I have ever tried. I have tried dozens! Just a dab on top of the blemish at night and in the morning it will either be gone or half the size. Most of the time mine will be gone. Seriously if you get breakouts buy this! I purchased this at Ulta beauty store.

What are your current favorite products?

DIY Lovely Lace Back Top

One stripped tee from Old Navy and some beautiful lace I picked up from the thrift store.

Cut the lace to the size you like.

Fold in the sides and pin.

Sew along the edges and top.

Cut the fabric at the seam, carefully!

Done! A lovely lace back top.

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

This is so simple you can hardly call it a recipe. It's easy, quick and yummy. I make this on busy weeknights when I have only a few minutes to get dinner on the table. I use this chicken for burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos but sometimes I just serve it on rice with a simple salad on the side. It is very versatile.

2 lbs of chicken thighs or breasts (I prefer thighs)

1 cup of your favorite salsa

2 cloves of garlic (optional)

I added one bell pepper (optional) because thats what I had in my fridge. 

Salt and Pepper 

Simply dump all ingredients into slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. Remove from slow cooker 

and shred with a fork and add back in juice (the salsa turns into a yummy juicy sauce) to your liking

I told you it was easy!

What are your go-to busy week night dinners? Or any favorite slow cooker recipes? 

Please do share!

Antique Lace Bangle Tutorial

Slather in Mod Podge.

Cover in lace.

Slather inside with more Mod Podge and fold edges in.

Let dry.

Lovely.

How to refashion jeans into skinnies.

I have learned to embrace the skinny jean. It only took me a few years! And in fact with the right top they can be quite flattering on most body types.

I found these Seven for all Mankind jeans at the Goodwill Outlets store for $2, (whoo hoo) retail price $150! 

Only one problem.....

Yeah, what a shame right? 

But I knew I could refashion them and since they were far to long for me I could make them work. So here is how I refashioned them into skinny jeans.

I tried them on inside out and I pinned down the inside seam (CAREFULLY) tapering down to the bottom hem.

Then I (CAREFULLY) took them off and adjusted the pins into a nice line. 

Next I sewed them from crotch to hem, tapering down the leg.

Cut excess fabric.

   

Hem them to the length you perfer. I wanted the option to roll up the bottoms for summer, so mine hit my ankle. 

What do you think? This only took me 20 minutes in all!

Have a great weekend!