11.28.2016

Cyber Monday

Happy Cyber Monday, y'all! Did you survive Thanksgiving? I ate so much. I'm really not a big turkey eater...I'd rather have sides and desserts all day. I figured I would share with y'all a few Cyber Monday deals. I am not going to overwhelm you with every retailer known to man but just a few of my favorites.



ONE.
Nordstrom. Need I say more? They have some really good deals; I would go as far to say that it's almost as good as the N Sale. I have rounded up a few of my favorites in the widget below.




TWO. 
Loft is offering free shipping & 50% off EVERYTHING with code CyberMonday. They have really stepped up their game over the years & I always find myself drawing back to their site. Everything is tasteful & really well made in my opinion.




THREE.
Old trusty, Old Navy. I really just can't get enough. I don't know what it is. They are also having 50% off everything & discount is taken at checkout! Here are a few of my favorites.




Let me know what purchases you make. I have a feeling there is going to be a scramble once everyone gets off work. Happy shopping!

11.24.2016

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are celebrating with friends this year and we are VERY thankful for them & their friendship. We will miss our family this year but are so thankful we have had a wonderful & healthy year. I hope the same for you. Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season & what better way than to be thankful.


11.23.2016

Review: Pop Sugar Must Have November Box

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!! I am so ready for the day to get here. Tonight I am going to start my baking. I am doing a Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie & of course the traditional Pumpkin pie. I also have a few other things I am cooking, but those get cooked the day of. We also have the Turkey Trot here in Austin tomorrow. Not quite sure why they call it a trot because it's 5 MILES. Oh well. Killing those calories before I eat. #winning

I wanted to share with y'all the November Popsugar must have box. This month it was reallyyyy good. It was more geared towards the home which I was super excited about. Of course there was some girly stuff which is nice.




So here's what all was included:

I love this bracelet. It is super dainty and easy to add to an arm party or just wear by itself if you are trying to keep it simple.

I immediately put this on our table. Our table is a little smaller so it hangs off the ends but I really love it. The color is PERFECT for Fall. I haven't ever had a runner on our table so this was a really nice piece in the must have box.


Oh this palette. It has REALLY pretty colors in it. The idea behind this company is that these are small wallet sized cosmetics that make it easy for travel or just throwing in your purse. I have used the palette a couple times. The colors are buildable which I really love.


Who doesn't love a wire bowl? I know that sounds ridiculous but really...you can add fruit to this, add it to center of your dinner table or coffee table, use it as a catch all, the list goes on. Ours is on our table holding a pumpkin because yes, I have pumpkins still out until Thanksgiving!



These are just plain cute. Silver & gold. These would be perfect for sandwiches orrrrr better in cupcakes! Yes, cupcakes with stars sounds good to me. HA!


This...I ripped into this bag before I could take pictures. And y'all, it's SO good. I love popcorn but never really buy sweet popcorn. This was just plain good. I had to restrain myself from eating the entire snack bag. Great thing about this is it's all natural & gluten free for those that can't have gluten.

 If y'all haven't ever tried Popsugar subscription, I suggest it. Subscription boxes are a great way to try out new things and get several new things at once. The must-have box is $39.95 and that includes shipping. You can do it month by month or do a 3 month subscription or 6 month subscription. It's up to you!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. May your bellies be full as well as your hearts!

This box was provided to me in return for a review.


11.21.2016

Weekend Recap + Restaurant Review: The Culinary Dropout

Happy Monday! I have a short week this week since my work is obviously closed Thanksgiving and then we also get Black Friday off. My husband is anxiously awaiting the holiday and then putting up our Christmas decorations. We've got a few new things this year to debut. Just upgrading from our first married items.

Friday night we attended the "Baby it's cold outside" date night party for the Junior League's "A Christmas Affair." We had a good time and enjoyed some tunes, cocktails, and getting dressed up!


I worked my shift for the league's holiday market on Saturday morning. It was fun and I met 2 awesome new girls who worked with me. Our league is quite large so you really do meet someone new all the time. After my shift was done, B met me at the events center and we went through the market. There were so many vendors and it was awesome. We picked up a few things ranging from earring to tamales! #Texas

We took it easy Saturday night and crashed early. Our weather was awesome this weekend with a NICE cold front. I was one happy girl to be wearing a sweater and not sweating!! Sunday we hit up a cool area in north Austin called The Domain. We ate an early lunch at a place called "The Culinary Dropout." It was a very cool atmosphere & had great decor. I only took pictures of our food, oops!

We started with the Cheddar and Potato Pierogies. They came with "crispy brussel sprouts, mustard creme fraiche, & fresh herb." They were 3 large pierogies and they were devoured. The creme fraiche was so tasty. I would probably order a double order and have those as my meal next time.

I got the grilled cheese sliders that had bacon and tomato on them. The bread was a Texas Toast. SOLD. B had the fish and chips. The fish was rock fish and was beer battered to perfection. I had a bite or two of his. We always share a couple bites! And of course we had some beverages!

We always like to rate places so we can remember when we have visitors if we want to take them or go back for ourselves!

Atmosphere: A+
Food: A
Drinks: A
Service: B+ 
(just a little slow in some areas but they were VERY friendly)
Cost: $$-$$$
Overall: A

Do you rate restaurants in your phone with your significant others or friends? Are you that person taking pictures of your food? I feel like everybody is sharing their food these days. I mean, I eat with my eyes so if it looks good, I'm taking a picture to share! And if your's looks good too, you better wait so I can get a picture. HA!

We had a great weekend and are so excited for Thanksgiving. Today is a busy day for me at work. I'm hoping Wednesday is here before I know it. Have a great week.


11.18.2016

Five on Friday

Happy Friday! It's the last Friday before Thanksgiving and BLACK Friday. It will be coming in hot, y'all!!

 O N E.

So maybe my husband and I are late to the party butttttt have y'all tried the Dove Dark Chocolate with almonds?! If you haven't, go to Target right now and get you some. They are sooooo good and you may grab them by the handfuls to eat them. Don't say I didn't warn you.


T W O.

I went to a #PopSugar x #ShopStyleCollective event two nights ago. It was so fun and came home with some fun stuff. I'll be sharing the #MustHave box next week, but I had to share this bracelet that came in it.  I just love how dainty it is.


T H R E E.

What are y'all doing for Thanksgiving?? Are you cooking or going somewhere? Since we won't see our families this year for Thanksgiving, we will be doing Friendsgiving with our neighbors here in Austin. I am so excited to bake a pumpkin pie!! Oh, and all the other stuff I signed up to cook/bake.


F O U R.

I have been trying out a new fitness routine, Camp Gladiator. It is a group meet up with a trainer. They meet & workout all over the city and at all different times. I have gotten up twice this week before 5 to make the 5:30 class. Up, workout, and back home before the sun. It makes me so tired but it's really nice to get it done. I like the evenings too though. Do y'all have Camp Gladiator where you live? Or do you have something similar? It consistently leaves me sore.

F I V E.

B & I are headed to the date night party for my Junior League's 'A Christmas Affair' tonight. It is cocktail attire with a band, drinks, food, and shopping the holiday market. I have to volunteer on Saturday morning but am so excited about it. Kicking off the holiday season in style!!

Oh & one more thing!! I added an Instagram tab up top so you can shop any looks from my Instagram there. Be sure to check it out.


I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!

11.15.2016

Beauty Gift Guide $50 and Under!

Hi friends! It has been a bit quiet here and I do apologize!! Life has just been busy & I think you can all get that. Today I have rounded up for you some beauty gifts all under $50 for that special lady in your life...or for yourself. Ulta has some pretty good gift collections so I started there first. Some of these I own & some I wouldn't mind having.

[1] Bare Minerals Nude and Nice Mini Nudes
These all look so pretty and under $20. I'm sorry that brings you to $3/gloss. That is unheard of unless you are buying drug store brand and even those will run you at least $6-$7 depending on the brand!

[2] Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub and Lip Balm
An exfoliator and color in one compact? Yes please! I think this explains itself. I am always rubbing my lips down after I do my makeup because of fallout and this would be awesome. There are other colors as well but I am partial to berry's.

[3] Tartlette Tease Palette
I have this palette and have raved over it. It has so many pretty colors; some shimmer that is JUST enough without being too much. You can really take just this palette on a trip with you and have so many different looks...day to night!

[4] Tartlette Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette
If you are looking to spend more & only want matte shadows, this is for you. This is a gorgeous 12 color palette, and I would love to receive it as a gift...hint hint B!

[5] Benefits They're Real Mascara duo
This gives you a full size and a travel size. This is a great mascara that I have in my makeup bag. You can't wrong!

[6] Too Faced Sexy Lashes Rain or Shine duo
Another great brand of mascara..."Better than Sex" including the same but in waterproof. I have used this one too & loved it.

[7] Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit
It's all the rage...highlight and contour. I am a bit scared to buy a full kit but I wouldn't mind it as a gift. Isn't Christmas about getting gifts that  you wouldn't normally buy yourself??

[8] Tarte Sculpted Cheeks Deluxe Blush set + Brush
Four blushes & a brush. Tarte does awesome makeup & they're safe. The colors in this kit are really pretty & it is such a great deal!

[9] Essie Winter Mini Collection
Who doesn't love polish?

[10] Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
Who doesn't need another make up sponge? These are easy stocking stuffers and for all the contouring, highlighting, blending that we girls do these days...having more than one is a necessity.

[11] Sugared Vanilla Mason Jar gift set
Bath products that smell so sweet? Yes, please. I love getting to suds up with something so sweet. And then when you get out of the shower...your bathroom usually smells like it too. I love stuff like this in my stocking! Oh, and you get a mason jar cup!

[12] Luxe Relaxing Bath Bomb
I don't take baths too often but this bath bomb interests me. This plus a glass of wine would be a fantastic way to decompress after entertaining for the holidays!






11.11.2016

Five on Friday -- Asheville Recommendations

Happy Friday! I have been quiet all week but here I am! This week I need your help. I am looking for any and all recommendations for Asheville for a bachelorette party in March. We already have a place to stay, and this won't be a trip for the Biltmore I don't believe. This is the last throwdown of our group so all fun rec's are welcomed. I have been to Asheville once so I have been to a few bars but let me know about any hidden gems!!

1.
Best restaurant for brunch, lunch, dinner.

2.
Best nightlife (dancing)

3.
Best Brewery in your opinion

4.
Best Day time activities

5.
Best to-do's for bachelorettes in Asheville. 





11.08.2016

Today Is The Day

Today is the day that you get to exercise your right to vote. It is our civic duty & I hope you have either taken the chance to vote early or are planning to head to the polls today. This has been quite an election. Be kind to one another. Pray for our country. And be thankful that all these ads are going away!! I'm not telling you to vote for him or her. But please, do go out and vote. Our country needs YOU.







11.04.2016

Five on Friday

FriYay! FriYay! So glad it's here. It has been rainy the last half of this week and honestly not complaining. Some days I just like dreariness. I figured I'd leave you with 5 randoms this week!

1. I got my hair color done this week (Praise the Lord!) & I am loving it. I am addicted to balayage. I was ready to take it darker & rich for Fall/Winter.


2. I was in Ulta today to pick up a curling iron & wandered over to the Clinique area. I tried on this in color Black Honey Glow. It gave my lips just enough color but looked really natural. I was won over immediately, but they didn't have any left. UGH. I shall wait patiently.

3. I tried out Orange Theory this week. Have any of you ever tried one of their workout classes? What did you think? I liked it but the trainer was slightlyyyyyy cheesy. And I wasn't all THAT sore. It's expensive so I am not sure if I'll go back even though I scheduled a class for Saturday.

4. I just got in these jeans from Old Navy. Y'all know I sing their praises. These are SO cute on and I just love the midrise.



5. I am cooking chili tonight. With the weather the way it's been this week, I feel like it's necessary. My husband can't be more thrilled. The man wants chili in the dead of summer. There has to to a crispness in the air for me to want it. I am using this recipe I found on Pinterest. If you aren't following me on Pinterest, please do! My username is Haley_Marozas.

I hope y'all have a great weekend!!



11.02.2016

Current Beauty Favorites

Happy Hump Day! I wanted to share my current beauty favorites with y'all. I always love hearing about others' faves. It's a good and a bad thing because then I usually end up at Sephora, Ulta, or Nordstrom with a list in hand. Anybody else??

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
I love this stuff, and it has been my go to concealer for quite some time now. I always have two different colors in my make up bag: one for under eyes (lighter) and one for spots other places on my face. It goes on like a dream and blends beautifully. I wear Vanilla under my eyes & Custard for other spots on my face.

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot
I wear this on my lids as a base/primer in the color "Painterly." It is a very natural color and to me has somewhat of a powder finish. I just tap this on with my ring finger and blend. It looks great under your eye shadows. I have also worn just it by itself on my lids when I didn't want to wear full on eyeshadow. Another color from this line that would be good as a primer is "Soft Ochre."

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Setting Powder
I love the Tarte line. I really think they do nothing wrong when it comes to makeup. This setting powder is awesome and I dust it all over my face after I have applied my concealer, eye primer, & foundation. It keeps everything in place that had a "wet finish."Also, the Tarte line is free of parabens & phthalates.

Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Supreme Lash Building Mascara
I got this as a sample at Sephora & it has really blown my mind. No pun intended. It goes on a little wet but dries like a dream. It definitely gives you volume; You can wear it by itself without adding an eyelash primer and you are going to get lots of volume and good color on your lashes. When I am done with this, I will definitely be purchasing the full size.

Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Color in 'Violet Orchid'
I picked this up at Nordstrom recently. I just told the lady I wanted a Fall blush. The color can look daunting just by itself in the packaging but when you put it on it is SO pretty. I use a very light hand when applying because it is pretty pigmented. It stays so well on your cheeks & gives a gorgeous pop of color.

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in 'Soft Brown'
I think every woman out there is using some form of Anastasia products. This powder for your brows is great. It has a lighter and darker color to help with creating shape and filling in. It looks natural & stays put. I have thin eyebrows so this has been wonderful to help make it look like I have fuller brows. This line comes in 11 different combos so you are sure to find what you need color wise.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers
This stuff is awesome if you are not wanting to wear foundation. It is described as an "illuminating tinted moisturizer." It has broad spectrum SPF 30. Also, oil free! This is not full coverage, obviously. I will wear this during the day with a little concealer, and I am good to go. I am currently wearing shade Fair to Light 20.



I hope everyone has a great rest of their week! Let me know your current faves. It is one of my all time favorite things to hear from a girlfriend about a fabulous new product they're using.

11.01.2016

Weekend Wear: Grey + Black

How was everyone's Halloween?? We live in an apartment so we really don't get trick or treaters which makes me sad. Our neighbors stopped by so I could give the boys their Halloween sursies. They were the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. SO cute!

I don't know if any of you are like me but my favorite color is black. I think it sounds horrible to say that but really, my closet has a lot of black or shades of it. It's just so easy to put together. I recently got these grey jeans from Old Navy & paired them with a drapey BLACK top I picked up from Target. Honestly, I feel like that's my weekend go to outfit: skinnies, a comfy tshirt, and a pair of cute flats. It's just too easy.



Honestly, this look is kind of drab so I added these Baublebar earrings to add a punch of color. They are so pretty and not all that heavy either. These would be perfect for Christmas time too!


















The purse is an old purchase from Stella & Dot that is no longer available so I added a few that are similar (at 2 different price points) in the widget below so you can shop them. What is y'alls weekend wear? Does anyone wear as much black as me? 

I am off to get my hair done today! Praise the Lord for color!! I love being in the hair chair; it is seriously the most relaxing thing ever. I hope everyone has a fantastic Tuesday...& oh yeah, welcome November. The year is flyingggggg y'all!

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