Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Year's Eve Makeup Inspiration


Hey Beauties!

I had every intention of making a NYE tutorial this past weekend but I was in in the midst of a pregnancy bitch fit, yes I pulled the pregnancy card. LOL I just genuinely could not get it together- I've been very uncomfortable the past few days as I am getting into my third trimester.

Anyways, as an alternative, I am sharing some of my makeup tutorials that I thought I would wear for New Years and I have linked all of them below! There is a look to suit everyone whether you like drama or want to go for a more subtle look. Here is what I have.....What is your favorite?!?!?

Glittery Smokey Eye



Glam Silver Smokey Eye



Bronze Smokey Eye



Purple Smokey Eye




I hope you all have an AMAZING New Year! I cannot wait to see what 2014 will bring...I know one thing it will bring...my beautiful baby girl- so that's what I am looking forward too.

As far as resolutions go- I just strive to be a better person for myself and my family and that includes strengthening my relationship with God. I am keeping it general and I know I can commit myself to that! What is your New Year's Resolutions?!

I will be hanging out with my family at my mom's this year- my husband and I hardly go out on NYE- we have but we don't every year. This year it's obvious why we aren't, I don't want to be out around masses of people. What are your NYE plans?!?

Love you guys and see you next year!!!!

XoXo,
Amanda

Friday, December 27, 2013

Beautynthebaby| Week 24 & 25- What is that?!?!

These last couple have weeks have been flying- I guess we've just been so busy with the holidays and preparations for that. It was kind of a blur to be honest. That and the fact that my pregnancy brain is in full effect and I can't even remember what I wanted to blog about lol. The drawback to doing these biweekly- I need to start taking notes. Let me think...well I am now just a couple weeks away from my 3rd trimester!! SO crazy- I can't even believe that we will be seeing our little angel in 3 months! We're are getting her room going and my mom and I are getting started on some DIY projects. I will probably be taking some pictures and filming some of those to share with you all on here. I am pretty excited about that!


Since we are nearing closer to the final stretch- I had my husband watch a delivery video on YouTube, I picked one that wasn't terrifying to ease him in. Which I am now thinking was a bad idea because after he said that wasn't so bad...how bad can contractions really be?! LOL not the idea I wanted him to get....that this was going to be a walk in the park for me. Meanwhile, I was looking through the videos horrified and like "WHAT IS THAT?!?!"Oh well, I won't hold back next time!
Also, my little munchkin has been kicking and moving a WHOLE lot. Especially in church on Sundays. That's her most active day of the week. My husband can feel it now and not only can we see her little kicks and jabs- we've been able to actually see her move. Which is so strange but amazing at the same time. I just sit back and watch the show at night!
I've still been working out- I am just finding that I am sore for much longer and it works better for me if I go every other day- instead of back to back days. I am really slacking, but I need to get into yoga- ASAP!

Symptoms & Cravings

Let's see, what I have I been craving. Sweets....and more sweets. Horrible I know- but it is the holidays so they are everywhere! I promise to do better after the New Year! I have noticed that I have been getting a lot more lactose induced nausea though. Which explains my lack of interest in cereal and ice cream. It just hasn't been settling well.

All of my recent symptoms have been food related too! I have had indigestion and horrible gas (in the burp form) like non stop burping. It's just so not cute- but most of the time I can't even control it. It just comes out mid-sentence literally. I am also not sure if I am having indigestion or reflux- because most of the time when I eat- I won't even be feel full- but I feel like I am about to puke up my food or something. It's been really annoying. Especially in the evening when I am not moving around as much.

Sleep....who needs it....lol I guess I don't because I haven't been able to fall asleep like I used to. I am still grateful for my pillow because I do get a comfortable rest when I do fall asleep. But I have been finding myself up late most nights. I read in one of my pregnancy books that moms to be get insomnia and that it could be their bodies getting prepped for those sleepless nights with baby. I don't know...sounds legit.


I have also been noticing the swelling more regularly. My feet for sure- almost every evening. My husband rubs them for me- so that's been nice.

BumpWatch

I am getting HUGE! Lol I have lots of pics this week. We will call it my maternity week in fashion ok! I've almost fully converted over to dresses, skirts, and maternity pants. None of my dresses are maternity, but my non maternity pants are so uncomfortable under my belly. I'll wear them but I really prefer no to. Also, at 6  months I am finding that shirts aren't long enough anymore and I need new workout clothes! 



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Outfit 1: Liz Lange Maternity Skirt| Target
Mama Tank| H&M
Cardigan| TJ Maxx
Necklace| Forever 21
Boots| Just Fab
Outfit 2: Brown Sweater Dress| BCBG
Black Cardigan| Target
Boots| Forever 21
Leopard Scarf| Ross
Outfit 3: Black Sweater Dress| BCBG
Cardigan| Old Navy
Boots|Forever 21
Maternity Tights| H&M
Outfit 4: Faux Leather Panel Leggings|Forever 21
Liz Lange Maternity Shirt| Target
Boots| Just Fab
Necklace| cannot remember- sorry!

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Holiday Party Outfit
Faux Leather Leggings| Forever 21
Love 21 Blouse| Forever 21
Nude Pumps| Steve Madden
Luxury For Princess Hair Extensions
use code AMANDA for a discount


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One of my last gym shirts that doesn't stop short lol!




XoXo,
Amanda

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Get Ready With Me: Holiday Hair & Makeup




Hey Beauties!

OMG- this video took forever to edit- partly because of this new software I'm trying and partly because there was a lot of crazy things happening with my footage. Stressfull!! Anyways- here is a get ready with me video- this in not a tutorial, just a look I wore to a holiday party this past weekend- but you can find all of the products I used listed in the info bar of the video.

Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!!!! So much love!!

XoXo,
Amanda

Thursday, December 19, 2013

NEW! Lash Out Butterfly Demo + Review




Hey Beauties,

I got some requests to do a review on this mascara when I posted a pic about a month ago. So, here it is! Hope you find this helpful!!

Let me know if you've tried this and how it worked for you! Also, if you have any other suggestions for product reviews let me know!

XoXo,
Amanda

Monday, December 16, 2013

Thursday, December 12, 2013

November 2013 Favorites




Hey Beauties!!


I know this is late- but I filmed and edited it forever ago and then I broke my Mac book charger...and my computed died during the upload. BOO- anyways I ordered one and I am back in business now :) Anyways, here are my favorites from the month of November. What were your favorites from this month?!?

XoXo,
Amanda

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Beautynthebaby| Week 22 & 23- Are we there yet?!?

So close, yet so far. I really feel like I've come so far in my pregnancy- but why does it feel like I still have an eternity more to go? Oh right, because I do lol- I am just about a month beyond that half way point. Which brings me to the question of the hour- why is translating weeks to months during pregnancy so damn difficult?!? I just turned 24 weeks- logically I would say I'm 6 months and I am claiming that! But some people say 26 weeks marks 6 months or that it is a range between 23-28 weeks....what?!? I don't have time for that and math isn't my thing. BUT if pregnancy is 40 weeks- I am concluding that to be 10 months, therefore I am six months ...right?!?! Anyways this isn't about my 24th week but it's been on my mind.

Which leads me to the much more exciting news...my husband was finally able to feel her kick at the end of the 23rd week! And not only can he feel her but we can see those little kicks too. He's so happy about it and I am really happy that we can finally share that. I really can't help but giggle when I see it because it's very surreal but exciting. That's like her way of communicating lol even though we don't know what it means except maybe...HEY! I'm in here! I love it!!

In baby prep news....I am feeling a bit annoyed because I'm searching high and low for my color scheme. I want to do gray, cream, and peach. You would think that peach is the devil or something....like WHY can't I find anything?!? I guess I am pretty particular too because I want it to be soft and and I don't want any animals!! OK.... no characters and no florals... it's been a challenge- but I think I have stumbled upon a set that I like and that has my colors. My mom is on crib duty and my husband will be working on the baby room over Christmas-he's got time off and a lot of work to do lol....he doesn't know how much yet...


Symptoms & Cravings 




Cereal has finally taken a backseat on my list of cravings. This is probably for the better because my preference was for the sugary kid cereal. I still like pizza though...other than that- nothing crazy. I just lean towards unhealthier foods, not that I didn't like that before but my will power was much stronger!!
Symptoms...well let's see I feel like normal mostly. Except the gas and also not really tolerating lactose....yet I continue to eat it then feel like I'm going to vomit.... Swelling and gas....what's better than that? LOL honestly I can't complain and I can deal with it.
..right?!? 
Other thing that's been going on in this department is that I have been on stretch mark watch! I haven't gotten any pregnant related ones...yet...and I am hoping to keep it that way. I have noticed that the little ones that I had on my hips, prior to pregnancy are fading. They were never that noticeable- but I know they're there of course. Anways, the point is- they are faded and I am pretty excited about it because it gives me hope that A the products I have been using ( Burt's Bees Belly Oil) works and also if I do get any I can get rid of them....HAPPY!!!! I have been consitantly using the oil since I found out I was pregnant- which mean consistency is key. If I wasn't pregnant and trying these products I would have gave up long ago- so I feel like I am getting the ultimate review. I also just picked up some Bio-oil to try, even though I am a little nervous about switching since I feel like the Burt's Bees has been working.... we will see....


BumpWatch

Bumps getting bigger and wardrobe is taking a lot more creativity in order to avoid buying an arsenal of maternity clothes. We will see how much longer I can avoid that-I feel like this girl is going to be a big one!  She's got a mean kick!
LAWD, this belly is real...see for yourself...

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Top| Target (in Juniors section)
Maternity Treggings| H&M
Boots| Just Fab
Bag| Just Fab