The Weekender

The Weekender by taylorannphotography featuring bootie boots

It's May. Can you believe that? I swear it was just March. Time is going by so fast, its messing with my head! But hey, at least its the weekend. We hav another busy weekend ahead of us. I'm getting real sick of responsibilities, honestly is retiring from adult-hood a thing? If it is count me in. Adulting can suck it. 

This is my go-to outfit for busy weekends. Stylish but comfy. I love to wear heels, I wear them daily for work but I am not about to jack up my feet with all the walking around I am about to do so, booties! Booties all the day! Trust me they will save your feet with the thicker heel and  your outfit will still look put together. Plus, since they are claiming that its May now we are running out of time to wear them. These jeans fit like a dream, and the tee is light and airy so even if its warm you are still good to go. Your face may melt but hey, at least your outfit is on point. I mean come on, that's truly all that matters. 

Don't forget your long champ bag! If you're like me you will need a big ass bag for all the shit you buy! Good buy paycheck, hello Sephora. 

Pinstripes // Off the shouler

Pinstripes by taylorannphotography featuring striped tops

Pinstripes is in, more importantly pinstripe tops with an off the shoulder look. I have to admit I am into it. I have been buying a handful, TJ Maxx is having a craze with pinstripe tops.
Hey! at least they are vertical stripes and not horizontal.

Fab Fit Fun

My subscription box addiction is honestly ridiculous. Here I am going through my many Youtube subscriptions and I see a review for Fab Fit Fun and the next thing I know I'm purchasing it. I am telling you the addiction is real people. I love new things, even more I love new things with pretty packaging. I am so happy with this box. I am so happy I ordered it and for $49.99 every 3 months  you really can't beat it. Not to mention this box cost me $39.99 and it is worth $384.00. All full size products. WHAT!

Here is whats in side the spring edition of Fab Fit Fun:

                  

                                                                           -Gypsy Roundie ($50.00)

              **This is a FULL size blanket people! I can NOT

           wait to take this to the beach!

- Briogeo Leave-in Conditioner ($20.00)

-Dr. Brandt Age Defying Exfoliator ($79.00)

  **Man do I love a good Exfoliator

-Milly Zip Pouch! ($45.00)

 **How cute is this for your swim suit or really anything! 

-Karuna Face Masks // comes with 4 ($28.00)

-Luv AJ earing set ($85.00)

 **I have always wanted a crawler set. 

-Deborah Lippman Nailpolish Duo // Blue Orchid & Like a Virgin. ($19.00)

-Natural Hair & Nail Gummies ($10.00)

-Realher Lipstick // Deep Red ($48.00)

Wow. I'm in love! To get your box just click here! I can not wait for the Summer box! 

April 2017 Favorites

April 2017 Favorites by taylorannphotography featuring an ultrasonic diffuser

This last month I was all about 'refresh' I put away all the dark drab clothes and brought out the brighter colors and the nudes. Revitalizing with fresh scent candles and of course living in an essential oil dream. Essie's 'Pink-a-boo ' lived on my nails, and with the warmer days I started to set my face more often with this setting powder from MAC. I also re-watched the latest season of Game of Thrones to get caught up for the new season premiering in June. Who else is excited to see Jon Snow! 

What were some of your fav's this past month? 

Hello May

Why hello my lovely's

its been a while, too long.

I am hoping to get back into things on here.. (I know I always say that)

Here's to hoping :) 

I can not believe it's May already, wow time seriously fly's when you're having fun.

If your family is anything like mine, then I am sure your May is packed! 

Hopefully with all fun things! This weather is a perfect time to get into summer activities.

Ours is packed full with birthdays, graduation and a Disney vacation. 

What are your guys up to this month? 

September Favorties

1//2//3//4//5//6//7//8

Here are a few of my favorite things this September! 
I am obsessed with literally all of these things! Especially
the  Dolce and Gabbana perfume -- omg! new holy grail!
&& the Mortal Instrument series! Amazing book I finished all 6 in
about a week! Although don't watch the movie that shit sucked! 

My favorit song for september would hands down have to be--
Love U Betta by Neon Hitch 

&& for favorite person! 
Jacyln Hill! this girl is AMMMAZING! 
Her Youtube
Her Blog 

September Favorties by taylorannphotography featuring an eau de parfum perfume

Trying the Trend // July 2014

I have read // watched so many beauty bloggers making their very own monthly beauty buck lists&&

 Damn it I want to do it too! So here is my spin on Tying the Trend! 

Every month I am going to give my self a few trending items to try

&& step out of my little neutral comfort zone!!

At the end of the month I will  post a recap of everything Ive tried and my thoughts.

 Or you can follow me on // Instagram // && see all the different ways I am styling the trends!

 I am also thinking about possibly doing a giveaway at the end with the trend that I loved the most :) 

Trending Items for July:

1. 3D nails ... Bring on the spikes.

2. Orange lips

3. Ombre' Hair

 ^I did this last night, and it turned out AWESOME!^

Pictures to come

4. White on White

5. Neon Nails

You should try them too Just #tryingthetrend

Trying the Trend by taylorannphotography featuring Essie

Happy Fourth of July

  

I hope everyone has a fantastic and Safe Fourth of July :)

June 2014 Favorites

Oh Man! Another month has come and gone! I swear June flew by!! && I am not going to lie I am kind of thrilled,
living in AZ brings the heat and I am so ready for the heat to be over ... // I know I should be used to it // 

Favorite Products // Fashion 

1. I am loving Crochet anything especially tops 1.) because they are flowy and breath
    && 2.) because it can double as a swim cover. You can find the Black one here // the white one here. 

2. Rainbow Aviators .... #enoughsaid .** I have heard there is a Ray-Band outlet! where is it?**

3. Sandals especially sparkly ones! They are comfy and can add a little extra to ANY outfit! A summer must. 

4. Naked Flushed Pallet  -- In the summer I refuse to put so many layers on my face, its too hot for that ish. 
    So this way you get Blush, Bronze, and highlight all in one. 

5. EOS! My lips get dried all year long so I love keeping some type of chap stick on hand and this        
   "Mint" flavored  EOS is Amazeballs. 

6. NYX butter lipsticks are perfect for the summer they go on so smooth and the color pull off 
  is awesome, plus its not to thick and is long-lasting. 

7. This was my "BIG" purchase at the beginning of the month. With the wedding coming up in 8 months I want to 
    have flawless skin, so I need to start now! I heard amazing reviews for this Michael Todd Bi Light-- but it was 
    always to pricey for my budget -- However they had it on Groupon for like 50% off. I instantly had to have it! 
    And its AMAZING! I can already notice a huge difference! I am thinking about doing a review on it, 
    so let me know if you like to hear more about this product.

8. Nars Toner! Oh my face has been loving the moisture from this, especially after being in the hot sun!
    It has calmed the redness in my face as well as taking care of my dry patches. 

9. ST Tropez Self tanner is my go to tanner! I love this stuff I did a haul for this about a year ago, 
   and I am still in  love with it! I have used it more this month to give my skin more of bronze glow.
   ---- you can also buy this at Sephora and St. Tropez website, if you didnt want to order from theHut.com

Favorite People! 

Charity Vance! --- Her voice is AMAZING! I literally listen to her on repeat! You have to listen 
to her Collabe she did with Summer//Summer time Sadness < --- Its the shit!

Casey Holmes- I am a beauty guru Junky! I Have been obsessed with watching Casey!
 She is Amazing and I can not stop watching her ... in a non-stalker way lol.

What Favorites have you been loving this Summer?

Pretty in Paradise

 Can we first take a moment to appreciate this adorable Rebecca Minkoff Bag! Oh it makes me giddy.


NYX butter gloss -- I was super excited about receiving this in my bag! I'm a NYX freak &&
                                this product is awesome // not to mention the colors are Gorgeous!
                                 (( I received the color Eclair)) -- P.s. this was a FULL product

Carols Daughter -- I have never heard of this cream before, so I was really excited to try it!
Styling Cream        It is an Anti-breakage // Anti-frizz styling cream && so far so good.

Nicka K New York -- Even though I have never heard of this brand, if you give me bright 
                                    ass blue shimmery eyeliner, you best believe I am going to love it! 
                                    as most of you know, I am in an anti black mode for Summer, we decided 
                                    we needed a break till winter. Not to mention this is a  FULL size product!

OFRA Eye Pencil --   I have been using the benefits Gimme Brow, &&
                                    this + that = Damn Good Brows!.... && another FULL size product.

RealTree Perfume --This is a very sweet, floral Perfume! with scents like pomegranate, persimmon,
                                   blended with  lotus blossom, amber and violets! Its to die for.


Overall Ipsy has blown me away, I actually canceled my Birchbox subscription after having them for 18 months. After receiving both of them Birchbox was just not doing it for me anymore! Even though I still love Birchbox, they were fantastic! Ipsy was just giving me my Bang for my Buck. 

**for those who are new to monthly subscription services - Ipsy is only 10$ a month **

     to order your Ipsy subscription // click ME

PINK

PINKKK by taylorannphotography featuring a mini dress

NARS Beauty Bar

Over the Weekend 4 girlfriends and I were lucky enough to enjoy a one of a kind Nars 

Beauty Bar Make Up Party!! I don't know if it was my 2 glasses of champagne but 

I felt like I was on a beauty high all day long, it was freaking awesome!

 We were able to work with  Raquel Grijalva, a Nars Stylist who travels all over, 

working with models on the runway to the stars on the red carpet! She informed us 

 about this amazing brand and taught us all of her techniques! 

 We kicked off the Party with Skin Care! From toning to priming! Already just from the toner, I could see a significant difference the redness in my skin was already eased! By the end of the routine we all could not stop touching our faces! It literally felt like velvet!

Next it was time to conceal! I am a hardcore lover of full coverage foundation! Till I tried NARS tinted moisturizer.... HOLLY COW! It is like magic! I had full coverage without the heaviness of 

normal full coverage foundation! One of my biggest questions I had was contouring! And with the easy 2 in 1 contour blush kit! It was so easy and was so much simpler then I thought it was!
Look out Kim Kardashian there is a new easier way to get photo ready contouring!

Next it was all about COLOR! from the NARS Orgasm blush, to the Bold Blue eyeliner!

Us girls looked and felt incredible!! We learned so much and left with a whole new love 

for color! I am a black eyeliner junkie, && I can honestly say I have yet to wear it since 

our fabulous makeup party! Bye bye Black Hello blue, purple, and green! 

  Thank you so so much to NARS, MeMe and Raquel for this amazing afternoon! 

We had a blast and learned so many new things! It was an amazing opportunity && a day we will never forget!!

Instagram for Nars: - #Narsissist

Nars Website

Trendy Envelope Clutches

I dont know about you guys but I am loving Envelope clutches!! They are so cute and so small 

great for a night out when you only want to carry a couple of items. && some of them come with a strap for the occasions you want to be hands free!!!

1 // 2 // 3// 4 // 5 //

Envelope by taylorannphotography featuring rhinestone purses

Freezing Herbs in olive oil

8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil

1. Choose firm, fresh herbs, ideally from the market or your own garden.
2. If you wish, you can chop them fine. Or leave them in larger sprigs and leaves.
3. Pack the wells of ice cube trays about 2/3 full of herbs.
4. You can mix up the herbs, too; think about freezing a bouquet garni of sage, thyme, and rosemary to add to winter roast chickens and potatoes!
5. Pour extra-virgin olive oil or melted, unsalted butter over the herbs.
6. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
7. Remove the frozen cubes and store in freezer containers or small bags.
8. Don't forget to label each container or bag with the type of herb (and oil) inside!
   

 Featured Via: TheKitchen

5 things to buy this Friday.

Why hello my amazing blog followers! Can we all just give a bug shout out to freakin weekend!!
I am so ready, seriously. This week has been kinda crazy honestly. && since I live in AZ its been
warm out to hitting 80 all week long. So obviously my mind is getting into the Spring // Summer mode. I am so ready for the Spring// Summer fashion I can not stop buying anything with a bright pastel hue... Its beginning to be a problem. Here are some of the items I am eye-balling!

one: Uhm Hello! please slap yourself on my wrist // Kate Spade //

Two: I honestly look at these and drool, soo Cute 

I swear Ms. Kate Spade knows how to take my money.

Three: 3 words // Oh My God //

BEAUTY-FUL! //Buy me//

four: //STYLE HUNTER//

with the new spring collection for Essie

 

Five: I am in love with Earrings right now.

I think they are so simple and can yet make such a statement,

There are from Baublebar && with the settle complement of mint its gorgeous

What are you guys loving for the spring time?