National Hot Cocoa Day

A whole day dedicated to our most beloved hot beverages!! I thought id share my favorite recipe with you guys!! 

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE! 

One packet of your favorite hot cocoa mix

One healthy squeeze of chocolate syrup 

Spoonful of cinnamon 

A pinch of chili powder (YUMMY) 

A quarter cup of milk 

Three quarter cups of boiling hot water

Mix it all up, add some whip cream and ENJOY!! 

What's your favorite Hot Cocoa recipe?

Winter Fashion that is HOT!

As you probably already know, I love winter fashion but am feeling conflicted lately. I'll dress up all warm and "cute" and then look in the mirror and feel like Im walking out of an igloo and ready to hit a bad storm. Not a good look! LOL 

Here are some ideas I saw on Pinterest that really caught my attention!

IM IN LOVE! This look is so feminine and pretty. You have a mixture of cottons, linens and leather! Loving this dress, leather jacket look. What more could a girl ask for?!

Another Favorite! I'm loving the LONG, wide legged medium washed denim. With the sheer white blouse and pop of color in the scarf... UFF... just classy and and put together!

Last but not least al BLACK and GOLD! My two favorite colors! Wide leg, long black trousers, loose 3/4 black top and a thick gold belt around the waist; one word... SEXY! 

Which look is your favorite?!?!

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Have a wonderful Friday the 13th!! ooooooh spooky! ;)

Morning and Evening skin care routine!

I cannot stress enough how important a good skin care routine is!! Everyday, twice a day!! I will admit, I have always had a hard time sticking to a regimen but once I forced myself to, the results were amazing! 

In the past I would wash my face only once a day, at night, with a bar of soap, in the shower. If that was too much work for me, I would go straight to the makeup remover wipes and call it a day. In the morning? Forget it, I was too tired to wash my face and would wake up and just start pounding on the makeup.  

We obviously know why it is important to wash your face in the evening for men and women, but is it necessary to re-wash your already clean face in the morning? YES, YES IT IS! Our entire body goes through a rejuvenation while we sleep and oils and toxins leave our body, especially in the face. This is why your face may seem oily in the morning, or you can smell the wine you drank the night before. Washing your face in the morning removes all the oils that your body extracted during sleep and really gives you a clean slate! 

So what's my routine? Well here you go: 

In the morning I wash my face with Avon's ANEW REJUVENATE Revitalizing 2-in-1 Gel Cleanser. It creates super a perfect lather and leaves me and my skin feel super refreshed! I then use Sea Breeze Fresh-Clean Astringent. I love this toner because it doesn't make my skin sting but instead tingle and feel fresh. Now for my moisturizers I am obsessed with Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Dry Skin Cocktail. I then apply my Avon 

ANEW REJUVENATE Day Revitalizing Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 25. That's it! I'm ready to apply my makeup and start the day!!

In the evening, my routine doesn't change too much. I still use my Avon cleanser but after that I was my face a second time with Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub. I then use the same astringent and Lumene cocktail. I finsh off my skin moisturizer with Garnier Ultra-Lift Intensive Deep wrinkle night cream. 

So that is my morning and evening skin care routine and I am so happy with it and the results. My face looks fresh, clean, smooth, plump, and younger!

What is your skin care routine? Have you tried any of the products I currently use?

Rachel Crow - Back to Black (ft. Clayton and Chantry)

Nails NAILS Nails

Who doesn't love a fresh mani, brand new full set, clean cuticles and pretty hands?!

That's right, EVERYONE! 

I had a horrible experience last night at my salon. My nails just did not want to cooperate and the gel became bubbly and  my color selection was totally awful! So what did I do? I'll tell you what I did! 

I went to CVS and purchased the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips and in 15 minutes I had a set of nails that looked better than they did when I left the salon!! I purchased mine in Lust-rous which is a black polish with specks of gold and silver! Super appropriate for this cooler weather and they match everything I wear. 

Like I said, it took me 15 minutes to apply these strips. I did it on my lunch break at work in my car. When I returned to the office all the girls asked if I went to the nail place during lunch. NOPE, I sure didn't! 

Check them out! They have amazing solid colors and some pretty cool design ones too!! 

Makeup of the day!

No filter, highlight and contour at its best!!! Let me know if you want details how to get the look! 

Xoxo you fabulous ones!

Current Favorites!!

I'm make-up obsessed right now!! Correction, I'm always OBSESSED, however, I have found some amazing DRUGSTORE products that have become my essentials.

My first fabulous find is the Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in all of the colors but especially the color Continuous Almond! This stuff lasts ALL day, is matte, waterproof and SUPER blend able. It is also very versatile in its use. I decided to use it as a highlighter one day and the rest was history! I literally use this eye shadow pencil everywhere i want to highlight and it is amazing! Oh and ladies; it's $3.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELLOOOOOOOOOO xox

I just purchased the e.l.f. Studio Mineral Powder Brush for applying bronzer and contouring... AMAZING! This brush is from their studio line and is $3.00! WHAT A FREAKING DEAL!

Also from e.l.f is their Studio High Definition Undereye Setting Powder. I will never go without this! (for now at least!) it doesnt get cakey, and has the most perfect finish to it. It comes with a little brush for application but is much too small. I use the e.l.f. small stipple brush for application and its amazing!

Since the weather is getting slightly more gloomy I decided to go for a dramatic dark nail and fell in love with OPI Classics Collection Nail Lacquer Lincoln Park After Dark!!

What are you favorites this month? I love trying new products. Have you used the products above? What did you think of them?

I hope everyone is having a fabulous week! Much LOVE xoxoxo

ClassyCosmo

 

TBT xoxo

So this isnt REALLY a throwback but I just wanted to reflect on all of my accomplishments through the years. 

From my earliest memory I was obsessed with clothes and my moms high heels and makeup! I would swing my arms through her lacy bras and play "grown-up" I will always remember her laughing at me and shaking her head. Despite my super girlyness I was also the biggest tomboy! I would wear camo prints and play with fake machine with all the boys in the neighborhood. I thought I was so cool!

It humors me coming to the realization that I am still the exact same way! I love doing my hair, applying makeup, going shopping and yet I am still that little tomboy who will kick the heels off my feet and go jump in the mud LOL. I guess not too much has changed in that aspect. 

I've also felt this need to be the boss. I dont like to follow other peoples rules and I most certainly am not a "follower" in any regards to my life. I feel comfortable in a leadership role and enjoy the responsibilities that come with it. I am happy at my current job, however building ClassyCosmo is a dream come true for me. It represents everything that I love and who I am and I am my own Boss. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported me to this point and I am tremendously excited for the future of this business and I cannot wait to share all of the joys with YOU! 

XOXO My Loves!! 

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TGIF

Good Morning, and TGIF!!!! 

Boy has this morning been RUFF! I slept through my alarm, wasn't able to do my hair, and threw on the most comfortable pair of camouflage pants I own! Corporate America appropriate? I think not, but whatev's! All I can say is TGIF TGIF TGIF!

I have been so busy working on the ClassyCosmo website and getting everything together for the launch that will be happening VERY soon! I swear the only thing I could really use right now is a bottle on Cabernet and a Jacuzzi style bath tub overflowing with bubbles! :)  

I am preparing myself to dedicate my life to my brand and company and although I am thoroughly exhausted I know that going after my dreams is of the utmost importance. I am feeling scared, nervous, overwhelmed and anxious and I am somehow managing to turn all these emotions into the fuel that is of success!

Make Sure you Follow ClassyCosmo on Instagram and Facebook for updates on the LAUNCH!!

XOXO my fabulous ones!

Hard at work!

Im so excited for the release of my new company ClassyCosmo!!! 

I hope you all go and check it out on Facebook! 

As you know I'm totally jazzed about sweaters and boots and so grateful to be rocking it today!!! 

I hope you all have an amazing day!!!

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Hey loves!! 

I just wanted to let you all know that I will be opening look book boutique very soon! Shop the hottest styles and get inspired! 

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I promise you won't be disappointed! 

Xoxoxo

Summer Glow All Year Round!!

So as many of you have already heard, Million Dollar Tan is the best stuff EVER!!! 

I have tried the spray and the lotion in Tan Icon Extreme and love them both. If I had to choose one though I would go with the lotion. Both give you amazing color and last a few day days without reapplication. 

I liked the spray because of the color guard and cool brush but had some issues with it. I have applied both products in the evening before bed and the spray stained my white sheets and white comforter. Granted, it came out after I washed them but it was hassle. Second, I noticed a very potent "fake-tan" smell that I could not stand and was dissatisfied.

I LOVE the lotion. The application is a lot faster, It did NOT stain my sheets and it did NOT have a smell afterwards. I also received more compliments on my color with the lotion than the spray. I have no idea why either because both came out just as dark. I would assume because the lotion was easier to spread and distributed more evenly. 

You'll notice (or not) in most of my pics that I look tan and believe me It's not because I spend time in the sun. It's all Million Dollar Tan. 

Here's some bullets of my top favorite things about the lotion: 

• Easy Application 
• Lasts about 4 days without having to re-apply 
• Does not have a disgusting smell
• Does not stain my sheets
• Takes about 5 minutes or less to cover my entire body vs. the spray that took me about 20 minutes. 
• Great Deep Color 
• Natural Looking
• Apply at night; woke up tan AF 
• Does not flake or peel (spray made me patchy)
• I bought the 8 ounce bottle and it lasts forever
• A little goes a long way which means less money I have to spend

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Cooler Weather Means New Wardrobe

I am so excited that the weather is cooling down and I get to hang my tanks and shorts up for a couple months. Summer is my favorite season, I love the beach and being able to go out on warm summer nights but fall and winter are definitely my favorite seasons when it comes to my style. I did a little shopping this weekend and scored this adorable shoulder cut-out knitted sweater and I think it's safe to say that I am obsessed!!

You can find this sweater in just about every fashion store/ boutique you walk into. I found mine at a store called Fashion Q for $19.99!!! Man, I love a great deal! Along with this I picked up a pair of green camouflage jeans and a leather peplum style tank. I'll be posting pics of that VERY soon! 

I hope you all have had an amazing Sunday and I wish you the best possible Monday... If there is such a thing!! 

Stay Classy Loves!!

Fall Season and Style!

I'm so excited that fall season is coming and the temperatures are starting to cool. It has been so hot here lately and I LOVE the heat but am so READY to pull out my sweater, legging, boots, beanies and all the darker makeup! I read an article on MSN this morning about Fall beauty myths and its definitely worth a read!

Bombshell with ClassyCosmo

Hello Darling!! Thank you for checking my Blog out! Here's a going out look that I wore this evening with product details and PICTURES!!! XOXOX 

Okay here I am, fresh face, no makeup, WHATEVER! Whenever I do my makeup in the evening after having makeup up on during the day I love the convenience of using Equate - Exfoliating Wet Cleansing Towelettes. 

I call this Ghost face! I have used Kat Von D: Lock-It Tattoo Foundation in M-52 and Hard Candy the Perfect Cover Up under my eyes, along my nose, and between my eyebrows. After applying the cover up I gently pat the cover up in to blend using my ring fingers.

I call this the Matte Ghost face! haha Anyways.... I have used Makeup Forever Pro Finish Pressed powder in #120. The rest of my powdery face is CoverGirls loose translucent powder in #115

Now I have applied my Milani Brow Fix Kit in #01  and bronzed my cheek bones using L'Oreal True Match in CoCo. I have also applied a little bit of Nars Orgasm blusher to the apples of my cheeks.

For my eyes I used Jordanas - Good Match Eye shadow duo. I applied the lighter color all over my eyelid, and swiped the darker shade in the crease. With a small application brush I went over my crease again with L'Oreal True Match Powder in Cocoa and applied under my lower lash line.

Next I applied E.L.F. lashes for a more dramatic look. I did a side by side so that you could see the difference that lashes and some mascara make. When I use eyelashes (everyday) I ALWAYS put at least one coat of mascara after application to blend my real lashes with the falsies. Also, i just started using the E.L.F. lashes and LOVE them, and for $1 I'm all about that!!! 

Last but not least I lined a fat outline on my lips with Jordana lipliner in Tawny and then dabbed a little bit of Mac Flesh Pot for a more nude look. (Side note - This lipstick was available for only a short period of time so now it is very hard to find; you can purchase it still through amazon though!)

Now let your hair down, slip into your hottest club dress and you're bombshell ready!!! 

Products Listed in all of the Above! 

Thank you so much for Viewing my blog and wish me luck. One could only be so lucky to not only follow there dreams but also succeed! XOXO Darlings.