I hate lipstick, I love lipstain.

Suuuuch a big difference. I can't stand that icky feel of lipstick on my lips, but lipstain on the other hand has no feel! So awesome! So what do I recommend?

Covergirl's OUTLAST Lipstain is the bomb!
looooooves it

I got mine in I believe "perfectly plum"? Its #425

The results?

You decide :) (p.s. that's my mama with me on the right in Las Vegas!)

And don't forget to add lip gloss- I used a clear Rimmel one because their's arent sticky or sparkley

A Must Buy Inspires a DIY

Okay so I of course had to pick up a copy of Erica Domesek's "P.S.- I made this..." because her blog is amazing (check my side links for her blog- I got my copy at Chapter's, also available on Amazon!)

And low and behold I was right away inspired to DIY something, but its not what you'd think... While yes, I LOVE the book and the tutorials it inspired me to do something else not listed in the book.....








...

It inspired me to make my own book of crafts!
I took an old blue binder and decoupaged the front (first with half and half white glue and water, then a top coat of Mod Podge to seal it). Ah, I love a good collage. I also industrial strength glued (E600 is the best) on a black grosgrain clasp and sewed/glued some velcro, covering the messiness with those two purple rhinestones!

Then I rhinesoned the spine and printed out a label with my basic word program (you'd be surprised how pretty you can make a label out of "basic shapes" and some pretty background fill)

I then crafted a title page- I actually photocopied a collage I had previously done because I just couldn't part with the original, then hole-punched it :)

I then filled the front half with tutorials I had previously found and favourited. I condensed them down on my word program to save paper! (This tutorial found here: DIY Minaudiere)

Finally, I made a second section with only my own projects, for now just pictures and titles, but its a work in progress!
P.s. don't you love the birdy paper? Got it last week on sale for 30 cents at Hobby Lobby- score!)

And yet again it never sceices to amaze me what pretty labels can be made on word!

Happy Crafting! -Darby 

My Shower Products ♥

So in creating this blog one of my big goals is to share tips :) so here's a list of what I use in my shower that i DEFINITELY recommend:

(From left to right, back row then front)
1) REDKEN Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner
This stuff if only available in salons (so keep in mind i get it much cheaper) and is way cheaper when bought by the litre. It makes your hair soooo soft and extends the length of your colour (obv lol). If you only wanted to by one I'd say the conditioner's priority. Both litres are about $40 per bottle

2) Pantene Pro-V Colour Preserve Volume Shampoo
Much cheaper then the REDKEN, I like to alternate with this shampoo because it gives more of a deep down clean than REDKEN. It also smells super good! Find it at your local drug store. I usually get mine for about $8.

3) Tressa Watercolors Color Maintenance Shampoo (mines in Wet Brick- for auburn tones in brown hair)
There is nothing else like this stuff, its a color depositing shampoo so you can basically top up your colour between salon (or DIY) colourings, or to give your hair an extra pop on special occasions. Salons only (or the Beauty Supply Outlet- though this "outlet" isn't really cheaper) Usually about $16.

4) Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Hydrating Conditioner
World's most amazing conditioner, hands down. Nothing makes your hair this soft or smell so naturally good. The majority of the ingredients are natural (bonus) anddd while this used to be (back in the day) a salon-only brand, its now available in most drugstores (and goes on sale often-woo). Usually about $16.

5) Softsoap Milk Protein & Honey Body Wash
I have super sensitive skin and this stuff makes my life a lot easier, definitely recommend it. The price varies from $2.50 on sale to $8, and is available at most drugstores.