I am excited to announce a winner of the Tutti Cutesy giveaway.
Number 30. . .
Mrs. Matched from What Should I Wear.
Congrats, email me to claim that darling hair bow holder. And I hope you'll all stop by Tutti Cutesy, they do have the most darling selection of tutus and accessories.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Orglamix Organic Mineral Makeup Review and Giveaway!
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to do a review for Orglamix. I have been wanting to try mineral makeup for a long time, but I was always skeptical of how well it would cover. Well let me start out by saying, it provides amazing coverage. It covers minor imperfections and provides an even, non-greasy, skin tone. I love that it's quick and easy to put on and feels nice and light. When I use heavy foundation it really clogs my pores and makes me break out so I was happy to find a nice light product that I actually like.
The cool thing about mineral makeup is that it's supposed to improve your skin quality over time. I've only been using it for a few days so I can't say for that myself, but I can say that I believe it. I know the unnatural things in the over the counter makeup I usually use do the opposite so using something natural should help in my opinion.
Here is the foundation that I reviewed:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52744492/bocote-pure-organic-mineral-foundation
I also got to try out a blush and an eye shadow:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52359938/cayenne-pure-organic-mineral-blush
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50979639/slate-pure-organic-mineral-eye-color
I loved them both, especially the eye shadow! What I loved about it is that it actually shows up, which in my experience, few eye shadows do. The blush is also great, and I tend to shy away from blush usually. It looks natural and doesn't bring out my imperfections like some pink shades of blush do. The bottom line is, I would recommend Orglamix to anyone! Their prices are SO reasonable! Way cheaper than even Cover Girl. And the great thing is a little bit goes a long way! So these babies are going to last.
Head on over and check them out!
Here is me with my normal makeup regimen (not much, I know) and then you'll see me in my new Orglamix regimen (taken the very next day). Looks a lot better, huh?
After you stop by and check out their shop you can also check out the Orglamix facebook page, twitter, and blog!
Now what about that giveaway?! One lucky winner will receive their choice of three colors from the following formulas: Pure Organic Mineral Eye, Blush, Glow, Foundation or Color Corrector (just like I did)!
Here's how to enter:
Visit this same post that I published over at Win, Lose, or Blog and see the many ways you can enter to win.
The cool thing about mineral makeup is that it's supposed to improve your skin quality over time. I've only been using it for a few days so I can't say for that myself, but I can say that I believe it. I know the unnatural things in the over the counter makeup I usually use do the opposite so using something natural should help in my opinion.
Here is the foundation that I reviewed:
I also got to try out a blush and an eye shadow:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50979639/slate-pure-organic-mineral-eye-color
I loved them both, especially the eye shadow! What I loved about it is that it actually shows up, which in my experience, few eye shadows do. The blush is also great, and I tend to shy away from blush usually. It looks natural and doesn't bring out my imperfections like some pink shades of blush do. The bottom line is, I would recommend Orglamix to anyone! Their prices are SO reasonable! Way cheaper than even Cover Girl. And the great thing is a little bit goes a long way! So these babies are going to last.
Head on over and check them out!
Here is me with my normal makeup regimen (not much, I know) and then you'll see me in my new Orglamix regimen (taken the very next day). Looks a lot better, huh?
After you stop by and check out their shop you can also check out the Orglamix facebook page, twitter, and blog!
Now what about that giveaway?! One lucky winner will receive their choice of three colors from the following formulas: Pure Organic Mineral Eye, Blush, Glow, Foundation or Color Corrector (just like I did)!
Here's how to enter:
Visit this same post that I published over at Win, Lose, or Blog and see the many ways you can enter to win.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
I'm Extending the Tutti Cutesy Giveaway- Come Enter!
Every once in awhile I have a giveaway that just lands on a bad week or something. I LOVE Tutti Cutesy though and I want you all to check them out so please enter, you could win this gorgeous tutu hair bow holder. I know you all have a thousand bows for your little girl(s), display them proudly on this adorable wall hanging!
And look at all the other adorable things they have over there. Spread the word about this giveaway!
The giveaway will now go until Saturday the 21st. Click here to enter!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Photography Friday #1
I hope you will all join the party and have fun sharing your pictures. I'll feature my favorites each week. I love photography and I hope we can all get some inspiration from each other and have fun!
Here's this weeks tip: Look at lighting! You see a nice bench that would make a perfect place to take a picture of the kiddos. You plop them down and take it, but later see something like this:
Here's this weeks tip: Look at lighting! You see a nice bench that would make a perfect place to take a picture of the kiddos. You plop them down and take it, but later see something like this:
Looks bad! One little guy is in the sun while everyone else is in the shade. A reflector, fill flash, and some post-processing could all soften the effect but there really isn't a full recovery.
You can save yourself a lot of time and get much better pictures if you take the time to look around and find a good spot, taking lighting into consideration. Shade can provide nice soft lighting where you don't have to worry about shadows, harsh sunglight, squinting eyes, or overexposed spots.
However, if it's too dark you may have to break out the flash and flash doesn't provide as natural a look as non-flash photos do. Keep it in mind next time you break out the camera.
And now for the party! In the future I may have a theme, but for today I just want to see your favorite picture, the one you are most proud of taking.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Idea Sharin' Wednesday
CLICK HERE TO GO ENTER THE TUTTI CUTESY GIVEAWAY!!!
Click here or scroll down to see last week's features and prize winner.
I'm too excited to keep this to myself. Guess who I'll be doing a giveaway for next week? Down East Outfitters! Yay! So be sure to come back this Monday to enter, this is a good one! And meanwhile, stop by and enter the Tutti Cutesy giveaway, their stuff is SO cute! (click the link above or scroll down to get there)
Remember to stop by Win, Lose, or Blog! Apply to be a contestant and win some amazing prizes, or just follow for tips and inspiration on being healthy and awesome weekly giveaways.
Well I can't wait to see what you guys have in store for me this week. Link up as many projects as you want! Happy Wednesday :)
Click here or scroll down to see last week's features and prize winner.
I'm too excited to keep this to myself. Guess who I'll be doing a giveaway for next week? Down East Outfitters! Yay! So be sure to come back this Monday to enter, this is a good one! And meanwhile, stop by and enter the Tutti Cutesy giveaway, their stuff is SO cute! (click the link above or scroll down to get there)
Remember to stop by Win, Lose, or Blog! Apply to be a contestant and win some amazing prizes, or just follow for tips and inspiration on being healthy and awesome weekly giveaways.
Well I can't wait to see what you guys have in store for me this week. Link up as many projects as you want! Happy Wednesday :)
Features and a Prize Winner
This was such a good Idea Sharin' Wednesday! I know I say that a lot, but seriously, there were SO MANY good pojects this week! Here are a few I've added to my to-do list.
If you've been featured here, or previously, grab a featured button!
Homemade baby wipes at Homemade Mamas
Super cute interchangable headbands at Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Amazing vanity repurposing at Recaptured Charm
I love this chalkboard dresser from Keeping it Simple. It reminds me of my best childhood friend because when she was mad at her parents she wrote all over her dresser with a marker. Now if she had had a chalkboard dresser that wouldn't have been a problem :)
I also loved the idea of making your own basket lining there at Keeping it Simple. I always see baskets at garage sales, but I only like the look of lined baskets so I never buy them. Now I just may.
You can find a tutorial for do it yourself crown molding over at Decor Chick.
Look at this cute bag made from a pillowcase. Looks simple enough for me to make it :) Find it over at I Can Find the Time.
I thought this card was too cute not to feature. Find it over at Inside BruCrew Life. You can also find an a Mocha Oreo Pie recipe that looks A-MA-ZING!
Find out how to use your herbs efficiently all year long over at My Frugal Lifestyle.
I SO want to make some of this delicious body scrub! Find the recipe at The Roseland Family.
Take one of those books that your never going to read again and turn it into an awesome gift box. Find a tutorial over at Pretty Handy Girl.
How about these homemade, healthy and delicious chicken nuggets. The recipe is over at The Paisley Cupcake.
Thanks to everyone who joined the party, it was nice to have an excuse to sit down and enjoy myself for awhile.
And the winner of a basic headband in the color of their choice from Baby & Me Boutique is. . . #27, Kaysi from Keeping it Simple, who linked her basket lining tutorial which I already featured so I won't post a picture here. Congrats Kaysi, email me to claim your prize.
I hope you'll all link up again tomorrow!
If you've been featured here, or previously, grab a featured button!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Giveaway- Tutti Cutesy Tutus
Meet Jennifer from Tutti Cutesy:
Here I am, a mother that loves to dress her little girl in the most adorable accessories and clothing I can find. My name is Jennifer and I live in Florida with my family. Let me begin with saying that Tutti Cutesy was made from a miracle. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer I was told I would not be able to have children. I begged the doctor to let me try for one. In the end, God gave me my little girl. That little girl is the reason I began looking for the perfect tutu. I searched high and low for the perfect tutu, but the ones I found were very low quality. Being a creative person, I decided to make the tutu myself. Once I did, the journey begin. My friends and family started asking me to make tutus for their little girls. Several people suggested that I sell the tutus in boutiques, and so I did. The boutiques loved my tutus and asked me to make other accessories. So I started to make bows and tutu hair bow holders. The tutu hair bow holders are one of my most popular items. Now I can barely keep them in stock. Tutticutesy.com was created to allow people all over the country to have access to high-quality, hand-made tutus, bows, tutu hair bow holders and more. When I prayed to have a little girl, little did I realize God would bless me with her plus so much more.
I hope you stopped by Tutti Cutesy and took a look around because these are the most gorgeous tutus I've ever seen! See for yourself:
Like Jennifer said, Tutti Cutesy also sells super cute diaper bags, hair bow holders and accessories. Click here to go look around!
Now what about that giveaway? One lucky winner is going to recieve one of Jennifer's darling hair bow holders. Look how cute this is!
4) Follow Win, Lose, or Blog (3 entries)
5) Make a purchase from Tutti Cutesy (10 entries)
This giveaway will end Saturday the 21st at midnight. Remember to leave multiple comments for extra entries.
Here I am, a mother that loves to dress her little girl in the most adorable accessories and clothing I can find. My name is Jennifer and I live in Florida with my family. Let me begin with saying that Tutti Cutesy was made from a miracle. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer I was told I would not be able to have children. I begged the doctor to let me try for one. In the end, God gave me my little girl. That little girl is the reason I began looking for the perfect tutu. I searched high and low for the perfect tutu, but the ones I found were very low quality. Being a creative person, I decided to make the tutu myself. Once I did, the journey begin. My friends and family started asking me to make tutus for their little girls. Several people suggested that I sell the tutus in boutiques, and so I did. The boutiques loved my tutus and asked me to make other accessories. So I started to make bows and tutu hair bow holders. The tutu hair bow holders are one of my most popular items. Now I can barely keep them in stock. Tutticutesy.com was created to allow people all over the country to have access to high-quality, hand-made tutus, bows, tutu hair bow holders and more. When I prayed to have a little girl, little did I realize God would bless me with her plus so much more.
I hope you stopped by Tutti Cutesy and took a look around because these are the most gorgeous tutus I've ever seen! See for yourself:
Like Jennifer said, Tutti Cutesy also sells super cute diaper bags, hair bow holders and accessories. Click here to go look around!
Now what about that giveaway? One lucky winner is going to recieve one of Jennifer's darling hair bow holders. Look how cute this is!
Here's how to enter:
1) Stop by Tutti Cutesy, then come back here and tell me which is your favorite item. (mandatory- 1 entry)
2) Heart the Tutti Cutesy Etsy page (2 entries)
3) Like Sweet Confections Photography on facebook (4 entries)4) Follow Win, Lose, or Blog (3 entries)
5) Make a purchase from Tutti Cutesy (10 entries)
This giveaway will end Saturday the 21st at midnight. Remember to leave multiple comments for extra entries.
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Win, Lose, or Blog is now looking for season 2 contestants! We're mixing things up this season and are going to be having weekly giveaways for followers. We've got some great sponsors lined up including Down East Outfitters, Misako Hair Products, Orglamix Organic Mineral Makeup, and more!
Come back tomorrow to see Idea Sharin' Wednesday features and a prize winner.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Idea Sharin' Wednesday is back!
I have missed Idea Sharin' Wednesday these last couple weeks! And I'm sorry to all of you who stopped by the last couple weeks and say that I was MIA. I'm sure participation will be slightly down this week because of that, so spread the word to your friends! I am going to choose one participant this week who will win a basic crocheted headband from my etsy shop in any color they choose. Stop by and take a peek if you want, by clicking here.
Well I am really excited to get some crafty inspiration because I have been so busy, I could use a little craft therapy and relaxation, so inspire me! I'll highlight my favorites throughout the week. Happy Wednesday to all of you :)
Well I am really excited to get some crafty inspiration because I have been so busy, I could use a little craft therapy and relaxation, so inspire me! I'll highlight my favorites throughout the week. Happy Wednesday to all of you :)
Monday, August 2, 2010
Some fun finds
First of all, thanks to all of you who gave me your two cents on my last post. I love hearing from you all! I updated that post if you want to check it out.
Anyways, tonight I started feeling the urge to browse blogland (like I always used to, but haven't for awhile since I've been so busy starting a new photography business and taking care of my little bubs of course). Well anyways, here are some fun finds:
I found a cool blog that has everything in English and Spanish! I admire Claudia because that's twice the work! Look at these adorable pajamas! Find the tutorial over at Handmade Con Amor.
So many cute things, not enough time!
Anyways, tonight I started feeling the urge to browse blogland (like I always used to, but haven't for awhile since I've been so busy starting a new photography business and taking care of my little bubs of course). Well anyways, here are some fun finds:
I found a cool blog that has everything in English and Spanish! I admire Claudia because that's twice the work! Look at these adorable pajamas! Find the tutorial over at Handmade Con Amor.
I love this next find just as much. If someone would have told me to make something out of safety pins I would have said, "ummm, how about not." But look how cute this bracelet is! I actually reminds me of ones you buy in the store for a heck of a lot more than you would spend to make one of these! Find the tutorial over at Obstinate Pursuit
And learn how to make these cute corkscrew bows over at Mrs. Sassy Crafter.
I know you'll be thrilled to see this next tutorial! Ashley over at Make it and Love it made a pettiskirt tutorial! I've been wanting to make one of those for awhile now. How cute is that? She is so good at writing tutorials too!
So many cute things, not enough time!
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