Minty Fresh

Spring has finally sprung here in Texas, and I could not be happier. I have missed the sun so much (even though it's been raining the last couple of days...). I found the perfect pair of mint jeans (and accessories) to add a little life back to my wardrobe after this long and cold winter. Get the full details below.

   

Outfit Details: Shirt-A.N.A, Jeans-Stylus, Booties-Jessica Simpson, Necklace-Walmart, Earrings-Kendra Scott, Watch-Fossil

This outfit is really a steal. The top is on sale for only $12.99 and the jeans are a whopping $27.99. Both are super comfortable, too. Mint is a color that I have always loved, but I am really excited that it has such a strong presence in spring fashion this year. This outfit is great for a day out and about or work for me since we are more casual.

   

I also played up the mint and leather in my accessories. These are my latest Kendra addition. I am forever obsessed with her styles and find any excuse (like 15% off select items every Wednesday) to buy more. I also love this Fossil watch. It is a perfect mix of leather and glam. It also mixes gold and silver to maximize what it pairs with.

This necklace was the other great steal of this outfit. It was only $10! Walmart, of all places, has really stepped up their accessories game. You can find tons of statement necklaces there for $15 and less. It's definitely a new go to for me.

Y'all are probably getting a little sick of these shoes, but I really cannot stress how perfect they are for so many different occasions. I own way too many pairs of shoes, yet I always find myself wandering back to these. I used to be convinced that my 5'1" stature would be made frumpy by booties, but once I tried my first pair I was hooked! They're just great for everyday looks (plus they make me a little taller!).

Overall, I just really love how affordable and versatile this outfit and its different pieces are. I can't wait to keep mixing them into my spring looks. I also had a blast shooting with our wonderful momma for this! But we're curious, are you a fan of mint or has another spring trend caught your eye? Let us know in the comments below!

~Madi

I am an employee of JCPenney, but my views and opinions are not reflective of the company.

BeautyCon Texas Recap

 

The first ever BeautyCon Texas has come and gone, and of course your Everything Glitters girls were there. There was no way we could miss a convention of makeup and beauty bloggers.

     

When we first arrived, we scoped out the place to see what all was in store. NYX and Tarte had large booths offering some great priced makeup, QVC was handing out boxes with samples, and there were various other smaller boutiques featuring everything from bedding to jewelry to the Perfect365 app to get those perfect selfies. They also had two stages featuring panels with various vloggers and bloggers.

 

Since it was a PACKED HOUSE, we decided to pick our top choices to for sure go to. The first was a spin the wheel sponsored by BeautyCon. I stepped up and got a free American Apparel, Danielle, however, got a sheriff's badge... After that disappointment we moved on to the very very long Tarte line.

   

We waited and waited, but it was very worth it. Tarte was selling product for over half off! We snagged pallets for $20 and lip crayons and glosses for $10. It was a crazy good deal that made it worth waiting in line.

 

Another reason waiting in line paid off was because I got to meet the beautiful British vlogger Fleur de Force. It was a quick hello and picture, but she seemed super nice. And just as pretty in person as she is in her videos!

 

After waiting in Tarte and wandering around a bit, we decided to head out. Overall, it was worth our $25 tickets, but we really hope they work to improve it next year. We at least scored some quality sister time (and makeup) which is all that matters. Did you attend BeautyCon Texas or one of the other ones in past? Let us know how it was in the comments below!

Everyday Makeup Tutorial

In honor of attending BeautyCon Texas tomorrow, I wanted to share our FIRST EVER makeup tutorial! Now bare with us, since this is our first, we have some tweaking to do. We hope you still enjoy it though!

All of the products are listed below as well as in the tutorial!

Foundation: Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue in Opal Concealer: Sephora Pod in Light Under-Eye Concealer: Maybeline Luminous Under-Eye Concealer in Radiant Highlighter: Watts Up by Benefit Blush: Stila's Valentine's Collection in Pretty in Pink Eyebrow Pencil: Loreal Brow Stylist Sculptor in Brunette Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Pallet

• Base- Skimp
• Lid- Frisk
• Outer Corner- Cover
• Crease- Primal
• Eyeliner- Undone

Pen Eyeliner: Jordana FabuLiner Mascara: Benefits Roller Lash & Urban Decay's Perversion Setting Spray: Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray Face Brushes *Eyeshadow brushes were included in Naked 2&3 pallets! I hope you enjoyed it! Have questions or comments? Leave them below! ~Madi

Presentation Perfect

My usual attire at work is jeans and a cute top, but on the rare occasion I do have to dress up a bit. Being that I work in retail, my spin on business casual is something a bit more fashionable than your typical blouse and skirt. I recently went on a mini J Crew Factory shopping spree and scored some pretty sweet things for next to nothing. Most of these finds came in handy when I needed to dress up a bit for a presentation this week.

   

Outfit Details: Shirt-J Crew Factory, Skirt- J Crew Factory, Blazer-Nordstrom Rack, Booties-Jessica Simpson, Bracelet- J Crew Factory, Watch-Fossil, Earrings-Kendra Scott

So I have had my eye on this mini shirt-tail skirt for months. I was hoping to find it for a steal, and finally a lovely J Crew Factory code gave me the chance to get an additional 30% off plus free shipping. Since I am petite, the length fit me quite well. If you are taller, be advised that it really will hit more like a mini (just ask my roommate who is a good 6"+ taller than me!). I have also wanted a signature J Crew embellished collar shirt for some time. This one ended up being a whopping $12.99 after the discount!

    

These booties are some of my favorites (they've been featured before!). They are surprisingly comfortable and super affordable. As usual, I am rocking one of my beloved pairs of Kendra Scott earrings. I paired them with one of my Fossil watches and this new J Crew Factory bracelet (a steal at $6.99!).

This outfit did give me some killer confidence and helped me nail my presentation. I'm looking forward to mixing these pieces into other outfits soon. What are some of your top fashion steals lately? Let us know in the comments below!