My three most-loved foundations

 When a woman finds 'the' foundation for her, a special and sacred bond is formed. You are loyal to each other...see each other almost every day, and freak out when the store you buy them at runs out!!! Since I have less-than-spectacular skin, a good foundation is extremely important to me. I feel like I have tried them all-(all the affordable ones anyways) Maybelline, Covergirl, Bare Minerals, Physician's formula, Revlon, etc. and these get my stamp of approval!!!

Covergirl Advanced Radiance liquid foundation-I have mentioned this stuff before, I love it!! It goes on so silky and smooth and covers really great. One of the things that I think sets it apart though, is its staying power. A lot of foundation gets heavy and oily-feeling on my face after I've worn it a few hours, but this stuff feels fresh all day. It also doesn't aggravate my skin, and it actually smells good! The only thing I will mention though, is it seems to run light. You might want to think about getting a shade darker than you normally would.

Loreal True Match-So I have seen this stuff advertised out the wazoo, and I have to admit I was a doubter. My mother actually gave me this bottle because it was too light for her, and if she hadn't, I would probably never had tried it. I love this stuff-it is light but it covers well. And of course, it comes in an array of tones and colors so you should have no problem finding your perfect match. It also doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.

Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation-This is the BEST powder foundation I have ever used. And I have tried literally, almost everything in this department-three different kinds of Physician's formula mineral makeups, bare minerals, rimmel, covergirl, etc. This is not only easier to apply than all those others due to the compact and the fact that it comes in a pressed instead of loose form, but it covers the best as well. It hasn't made me break out, and I've ever worn it outside to play with my son in the 90 degree sun. It even has an spf 15!! Highly highly recommended.

Hope you all find your special someone too, lol!!

Thrifty finds Thursday!!

Victoria's Secret push-up swimtop for $7.99
If you need some lift (or padding), this is a great bikini top. It is on clearance!!! I had this in black but it was pre-pregnancy and breastfeeding, so it's now wayyy too big. This top will give you lift because of the sturdy band under the cups, but won't have the harsh look or feel of an underwire.

Victoria's Secret ruched bra top for $12.99  
This comes in a few different colors. I LOVE a bra top in the summer, because sometimes it's just way too hot to wear a bra-especially if you're at the beach.

Victoria's Secret Drapey Minidress $29.99
I have loved this dress since they first came out with it-and now it's on clearance!!

New York & Company Silk pants $17.99
 Dressed-up sweatpants? YES!!! These also come in black. I would advise you wear them with booties or heels though, instead of the sandals they have them pictures-I think that makes these look a little too 'genie-like'.

Forever21 Leopard Trapeze Top $11.80

Forever21 Vibrant Ikat Skirt $14.80
 Love!!!

Cascading Ruffle Tank $15.80

I Heart Bow Earrings $4.00

Garden Party Bracelet $4.00
 Okay, so I don't know how long a four dollar charm bracelet would last. But this one from Charlotte Russe is so cute that even if it was just a month or two, it would be worth it.

Contrast Bow Handbag

Tie-Dye Maxi Skirt

Picture of the day: You eat the cheerios, and I'll drink the milk

Gabriel decided he wanted cheerios for lunch today, and since he tends to gravitate towards requesting macaroni and cheese or macaroni and cheese mixed with beans every day, I was happy to feed him multigrain cheerios instead (which are sooo much more delicious than regular cheerios). So he happily eats cheerios for a while, then suddenly announces, "Iyah (that is how he says 'I', or 'me', or 'mine'...I don't know why) (l)ove milk."
Okay...you love milk. But then he says, "Mommy eat all these cheerios, and Iyah drink milk with this (holds up spoon). otay mommy?" He had eaten a decent amount of cheerios, so I agreed to spoon out the rest into the trash so they won't be in his way and he can drink the milk. So I spoon them out, except maybe the four or five stubborn ones that keep moving out of the way. I give him the bowl back, but his little brow furrows and he says, "Four cheerios mommy." I actually had to get every last cheerio out so he could sit there for twenty minutes (because that's how long it takes to drink a half a bowl's worth of milk with a teaspoon) until he finished his milk. Sigh. Life with a toddler.