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Friday, February 10, 2023

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday! We have a pretty low key weekend planned. My husband had Lasik yesterday, so we are taking it easy this weekend. We might watch the Super Bowl, but now that my Niners are out, I am not into it as much. I would be happy with a 0 - 0 tie, if that can even happen.

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. So my surgery was rescheduled....but only til Thursday February 16th, so only a two days difference. It works out for me in that I don't have to be there at 6 am anymore. Now I am going in at 9 am. The one thing that didn't work out with the change in schedule was, I had a hair appointment on Friday that I was going to use as my hair washing time. But with surgery being the day before, I will be in a post-op appointment and I definitely won't be up for a four hour appointment the day after. 

But if you could say a prayer for me on Thursday, that would be amazing and so appreciated.

TWO. Last weekend I went out for my friends 41st birthday. We all met up for dinner (they did a spa day before) and then went to a free salsa dance lesson. One of my friends and I just stopped in the salsa lesson as I had to get home and be rested for a bridal shoot that I did the next day. But we did have the best time at dinner. There were laughs, margaritas, Mexican food and cupcakes.

THREE. When I got my makeup done for the bridal photoshoot that I was a part of (a mini post is coming Monday), she used a bunch of new-to-me makeup. I asked her so many questions. She used the One Size Secure the Blur Primer and it lasted all day long. My makeup looked flawless, blended and airbrushed (even though it wasn't). 

I know I just bought the Milk primer, but I liked this even more. So I went to my local Sephora the next day and bought some. I have been using it for a week now and I LOVE it. I was skeptical as I saw it on Tik Tok, but it really does blur my pores. I have oily skin and throughout the day it gets bad at times. So far it has held up and doesn't look oily. Now I am not sure how it will hold up in the Summer heat, but time will tell. 

Have you tried this primer?

One/Size Secure the Blur Makeup Primer

FOUR. Tarte is having a big sale. Almost everything is on sale and all products start at $10. I grabbed my favorite eyeshadow palette for $25, my favorite mascara for $15, my favorite eyeliner for $10, and a new to me product, the Fake Awake Eye Highlight for $10.

The eye highlight is like an eyeliner, but you put it in the corners of your eyes to brighten them up. This is what it does....so pretty.

Fake Awake Eye Highlight

I can't wait to try it out and see what the hype is all about.

FIVE. Weekly funnies.






Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything. 

12 comments :

  1. Now see, I didn't even know the Superbowl was this weekend! LOL. Best of luck on Thursday!

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    1. Haha, that is pretty funny. But totally understandable. Thank you!

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  2. I saw your bridal shoot on Insta, you looked STUNNING!!! I will be praying for you this week and I hope that your surgery goes well. That primer sounds amazing. I was using a primer but stopped when I started using the Kosas powder to set my foundation and I really like the way it lasts all day. But the blurring part sounds awesome. May need to check it out. Fourida LOL. We could use more states like Florida.

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    1. Oh I need to look into that powder. I want my makeup to last all day and any help I can get, the better. We really could!

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  3. I have been looking for some new makeup, thanks for the recs! I think you should cheer for the Chiefs in the Superbowl.

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    1. I am glad to have helped! I should have cheered for the Chiefs. Mahomes played really well...even injured!

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  4. Happy 41st birthday to your friend! Sounds like a fun night celebrating life and with many amazing friends. Oooo how fun! Looking forward to reading about the photo shoot. I don’t use a lot of makeup or skin care products but this primer you talked about sounds amazing. Speaking of, would you happen to know of a sunscreen for dry skin that you would recommend? And, yes, will be definitely sending prayers and positive vibes for your surgery. Happy Friday!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. Thank you so much. The sunscreen that I would use for your face would be either Mae Love or dermalogica. I like the It Cosmetics one when I want color with it. Thank you so much!

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  5. Okay, well, I'll be thinking of you Thursday then, haha! The local news here has been entirely focused on the Super Bowl, so I'll be glad when we can get back to some normalcy! (The local news goes bananas when any Philly team is doing well, but the Eagles are always top of list... kind of annoying as someone who likes other sports! lol)

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    1. Right? Ha. Thank you. I like other sports too. I am sorry that the Eagles didn't win.

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  6. Hope Rory's Lasik went well, he is going to love being glasses free. Will keep you in my mind as well, hope your surgery goes smoothly and wishing you a speedy recovery as well.

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    1. It did. He is happy with his results so far. Thank you so much!

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