#31WriteNow Challenge: Delay

With full intention of continuing, I am 2 days off. 

I went out of state for the weekend and didn't have any wifi. 

Yea, who doesn't have wifi!?!? 

Well this place didn't. Smh. 

Ugh. Anyway, I was without uploading capabilities.

And now I am a tad behind. 

Eh, I got time! And some inspiration, thanks to the FAMILY!

Headed home now (blogging from my phone, yea why I didn't think of this, Smh),

10 hours...too long...so tired. 

Eyes.Lips.Face Haul

If you have ever shopped in Target for makeup, you have seen this brand.
They are one of the cheapest but price doesn't always denote the quality.
E.L.F cosmetics has great variety and great products!
Especially if your testing out techniques (highlighting, contour, cat-eye, etc.), you can buy everything you need at a low price.

Anyway, now that I am done signing their praises, lol, E.L.F. is currently in their anniversary month and they new sales every day almost!
As you know, I am a sucker for a sale! So I had to get something.

Check out what I got!

So many goodies!
I purchased a train case, four lip stains, an eyebrow kit, translucent powder, oil blotting sheets, three brushes, face setting spray, and an eyeshadow palette.
How much do you think I spent? You will never guess!
Only $38! That includes shipping!

I just had to get the eyebrow kit, since I'm trying to perfect my technique 7 look. And the lips stains were also a must, trying to find the best colors for my complexion.

I definitely got a good sale on this one and added a lot of good essentials to my makeup collection that can help me get better with my application.

Now its time to play in my makeup!

Nicole Charnel

Do you own any E.L.F. products?

Sweet Lips

Yes, I have big, juicy, sweet lips.
How? Why?
Homemade Lip Scrub. Yes.

So I have been really into lipstick lately and I want to where nudes as well as bright colors. But one common problem I was having was my peeling lips.
Cute color + top of crusty lips = NOT CUTE

Needless to say, I took to YouTube and checked out my favorite beauty bloggers and how they maintained their luscious lips and wear lipstick almost daily.
Thanks to ItsMyRayeRaye and Beauty by Lee, I discovered the secret of the scrub. Check out how I did it...

Brown Sugar Lip Scrub

Ingredients:
1 tsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Olive Oil

Mix. Scrub. Rinse Moisturize.
Done & done.

My lips were plump and smooth. And they stayed that way for half the week!
No need to purchase, just head to the kitchen.

Nicole Charnel

Do you use a lip scrub?

#VanityisReal

DIY: Button Earrings

So I have finally done it!
A DIY project that turned out and I can wear proudly!
BUTTON EARRINGS

I am in love! Just another thing to get addicted to, lol.
But this could possibly be productive...Sounds like its time for an Etsy Shop...

Nicole Charnel

Would you like to purchase some handmade Button Earrings?

August Blogging Challenge

So I saw this post on Sunday from one of my favorite blogs...

It sounds incredibly difficult, but trust that you can do it. You can find inspiration for posts everywhere. Loiter on Twitter, read books, have conversations with your friends, observe folks on the streets. There is never a shortage of things to talk about.

Fellow writers and bloggers. I’d love for you to join me in this so we can do it together. Because with more people involved, we have more folks to hold us accountable.

Here are the rules:

* Put up a new post on your blog at least once a day for the next 31 days

* The posts can be written in advance (it doesn’t count as cheating if you schedule some)

* Use the hashtag #31WriteNow when you tweet the link to your posts

That’s it, that’s all. You control the content, length and all that. The point is that everyday in August, something new is on your eCrib for your readers to enjoy.

So, who’s down to join this #31WriteNow CHALLONJ? Lemme know!

Posted by: Awesomely Luvvie

I think am definitely up for the challenge!
I didnt see this challenge right at the beginning of the moth so I am starting a little late but I am going to still do 31 days...just to get the full experience.

Now to think of some things to write about for the next 31 days...and plan time to write, geesh! WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?!

Nicole Charnel