Favorite Things, On a Budget

Lately I've tried to be conscious about what I'm spending on myself. Being a fashion blogger, it is sometimes hard to reel in the spending. There are always so many new trends and one would probably become broke if they indulged in every single trend that came their way. Well, at least I would.

Earrings clockwise from top: 1, 2, 3, 4

Stud earrings are definitely my favorite type of earring. Being a mom to two little boys (and soon to be one more baby), I have found myself gravitating toward studs more often because of the safety factor. I don't think I want long earrings being ripped out anytime soon. Forever 21 is my favorite place to shop for stud earrings. They are priced so well (most are under $5!) and believe it or not, they hold up. I've been wearing F21 earrings for years now and I have yet to break or lose one.

I definitely like to branch out and try new cosmetics from time to time but when the budget is tight, there are certain things that I have to have. I love Botanics eye make-remover and it has become my all-time favorite. It is organic, moisturizing, and one tube has lasted me a year and a half. You can't beat that.

I try new mascaras all the time but you can't beat a $2 tube of mascara. It may not be the most creamy formula out there but it definitely gets the job done and I don't feel like I have tarantula lashes when I use it.

I've been using Almay liquid liner for years. It took some getting used to since I used to be a pencil liner person but I will never go back to having to sharpen a pencil. It seems to last a really long time and for $6.50, it's a steal.

I'm a huge lip balm snob. Nothing has worked for me until I discovered Aquaphor (check any drug store). My lips are forever chapped and it is the only thing that has healed my flaky lips.

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and have a great week to come. I will try to have an outfit post up for you soon!

Brow Help

I bet you saw the title of this post and thought you were going to read all about how I was going to help you in the eyebrow department. Well, sorry to disappoint, but it is me who needs the help. Let me explain a little.

When I was in my teens, thin eyebrows were all the rage. I plucked those suckers so thin that you could barely see them. I remember my mom telling me to be careful not to over-pluck because they might not grow back and I absentmindedly waved her off. What did she know? I was a teenager and knew everything. (Ugh, sorry mom). Well, dad gum if she wasn't right.

Here I am some fifteen years later and I'm still 'growing my brows out' (meaning, they still haven't grown back). I've been using a brow pen to fill in (a lot) but I'm ready for a change. I need my brows to grow back! I've been looking into different brow serums and I'm stumped on what to do. I don't want to shell out hundreds of dollars (or even fifty) for some janky product that doesn't do squat. I need your help. Have you tried anything with good results? I've listed a few products below and please tell me if you have tried them.

(Anastasia Brow Enhancing Serum Advanced)

The product says that it has been proven to grow back hair in the women who have tested it. At $45, I might be willing to try this one.

(Prevage Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum)

I just saw an ad for this Elizabeth Arden serum and was instantly intrigued. It is a lash + brow serum and says that it helps lashes and brows to become fuller in two weeks. It is $98 and seems to  have pretty good reviews as far as lash growth is concerned. One lady referred to it as a 'miracle in a tube.' Would I be safe to assume that it is awesome on brows?

(Talika Eyebrow Lipocils image via)

I've never heard of Talika Lipocils before so I found a review on this website and there seemed to be a few people that noticed a difference and some that didn't. It retails at $42 so it seems to be in the same ballpark as the Anastasia pen.

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Which one should I pick?
	Anastasia
	Prevage
	Talika
	Other (tell me your favorite in the comment form)
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Pretty in Pastels - Part 3

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