We got a makeover...in more ways than one!

I am BEYOND thrilled that we have gotten a new look! It's about time, huh? I am in love with our new design, which I purchased from mlekoshi Playground on Etsy. The colors and springy vibe have me wishing for warmer weather, that's for sure!

We are having a small heat wave here in the Midwest, a blistering 40 degrees today! That's 85 degrees warmer than last Sunday, when it was well below zero. Now that Christmas is gone, there is no need for winter. I am so over the snow, the cold, the wind, and all winter fashion items!I always look forward to sweatshirt weather, but I will take sandal weather over this any day of the week. I am looking forward to spring, when we can open our windows and let all the "yuck" out of this house!

Aside from the obvious blog makeover, I bought a whole lotta new makeup from e.l.f. (which stands for eyes lips face) right after Christmas. Their makeup is also sold at Target, and is super affordable! You can find their website here. I am really loving some of this stuff, and can live without other things. So, I will focus on what I'm really liking from this haul!

1. e.l.f. Studio Prism Eyeshadow (in Naked) - This is seriously amazing! It is the $10 version of Urban Decay's Naked palettes. It is super shimmery, so if you prefer a matte shadow, these are not for you! With a little shadow primer (I love Too Faced Shadow Insurance), there is no problem with this lasting all day! I am loving the gold and brown colors, which I have been rocking since this amazing shadow showed up on my door step. They also have Sunset and Smoke palettes, which feature more cool tones, if that is what you're looking for.
2. e.l.f. Studio Matte Lip Color (in Tea Rose and Natural) - Okay, I really like these colors, and that they are in more of a "crayon" than a lipstick (which I NEVER wear). However, I do not love that they are super matte, or how they apply in the dead of winter when you have scaly, disgusting, chapped lips. But, no worries, friends...I have a fix! I just apply a little plain Chap Stick or Vaseline to my lips before applying, and these little crayons glide on super smooth! I also top them with some sheer gloss, but that's because I prefer a shiny lip. You could totally rock these matte if that's what you prefer! At $3 each, you can afford to try ALL of the colors!
3. e.l.f. Studio Eye Refresh  - This is a diamond in the rough! It's only $3, so totally worth a shot! This is a little roll-on stick that you use under your eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles. (How did e.l.f. know I had both?! I swear they MADE this for me!!) Combine this with my next favorite, and you're in business!
4. e.l.f. Studio Corrective Concealer (in Neutralize and Conceal) - I have been using this under my eyes, where I could use a little "pick me up." I tend to have bags under my eyes that get really dark when I'm tired. This concealer has been amazing! It comes with a tiny brush that doesn't really help you put it on (I use my fingers), and really needs setting with powder, but it works really well! I can tell a huge difference when I put it on...makes me look more awake/alert! A $3 investment, combined with Eye Refresh (for a grand total of $6) is so worth it!

Those were my absolute favorites...maybe I will do another post later on the things that just didn't work for me. Click on the links above to order your own e.l.f.! It's super affordable, so if you're a makeup addict like me, this isn't a huge investment, and you get to play with some pretty awesome makeup without breaking the bank.

If there are beauty products you love, share them below in the comments! I'm always looking to try new things. Also, if there are any other general topics you'd like to suggest...comment! I can only get better with your feedback.