What I Wore: HARRY POTTER FINALE

What I wore to see the final installment of the Harry Potter series...

I've been so verrrry excited to watch the final installment of the Harry Potter series.

Outfit Details: black short sleeved dress (ROSS), lace trimmed tweed skirt (thrifted), belt (ROSS), shoes (ROSS), bracelet/earrings (Cookie Lee Jewelry), necklaces (thrifted)

Tip: Layer a skirt over a dress

So I went with an ensemble a young hip professor McGonagall might have worn...


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I took my brother to see the movie. I feel old when I reflect back to him- then a small 6 yr old seeing it the very first time and loving it. My love for this literary series began in high school when my sister and I were given book 4 for Christmas. To be honest, I didn't know that there were already 3 books written prior, so I'll admit I was a bit confused when I began reading it, but I was hooked and wanted to finish it. Later, I discovered the first 3 books so I read those. And each time a new book was released, I re-read the previous books just for fun.

Can you believe I thrifted this the week before?  How perfect!

  Below are some inspiring looks for my fellow HP fans without having to dress in full costume. I say if you want to wear your round-rimmed Potter frames, lightning bolt on forehead, wand in hand, and cloak- be my guest. I won't judge. I will excitedly oogle your costume and tell you how fabulous you look and maybe even ask to take a picture with you- that is if I don't embarrass my husband with my new obsession in photographing everything.

 Photo via SnitchSeeker


(Photo via Cosmetic Cupcake)
Love these awesome nails!! She has tons of cute nail looks on her blog- it's really worth checking out. 

Gryffindor: Red and Gold


Check out the tutorial {HERE}


Alice + Olivia Silk Ombre Dress

 Photo: Courtesy of Etsy

The Golden Snitch necklace, lovespelljewels via Etsy, $9.

Hufflepuff: Black and Yellow


Check out the tutorial {HERE}

Photo: Courtesy of Warner Brothers

Harry Potter 9 3/4 Junior’s T-shirt, $25.


Photo by Zazzle.com



Photo by RazaelsLair, Etsy.com {Shop Here}

Ravenclaw: Blue and Bronze




Photo via dramaticmakeup.ca


Photo by Zazzle.com

Slytherin: Green and Silver

Photo by TiffanyD

Check out TiffanyD's Tutorial {HERE}

Photo: Courtesy of Hot Topic

Hot Topic Harry Potter Slytherin Crest Varsity Girls Cardigan, $49.

Photo: Courtesy of Etsy

Deathly Hallows earrings, FanaticAlley via Etsy, $25.

Just a few HP funnies...

*LOL*

Is it bad that I saw this as a Lennon Kitty and I'm under 30?

Did you see the movie? Was it everything you'd hoped it'd be?

FBFF- Beauty Products

Fashion Beauty

I know it's a little late to be posting, but I wanted to do my very first Friend Friday post. This week's post focuses on beauty products and allows me to share my faves with you.

1. What's your favorite drug store makeup product and your favorite higher-end product?

Drugstore:  Cover Girl Volume Exact Waterproof Mascara. It works great and I've never had any problems with clumping, running or flaking.

High-End: Bare Essentials Primer. Not only do I use this on my face before applying foundation, but also as a primer for my eyeshadow. It keeps my makeup set and looking great all day.

2. Is there one type of product that is your go-to, can't live without?

Chapstick/Gloss/Balm anything to keep my lips feeling moist and smooth at all times. Matter of fact, my husband got me hooked on Blistex Oinment when my lips are feeling beaten from the cold. It works well and makes your lips feel good as new.

Next to that it would be my liquid black eye liner. I've been lining my eyes for so long that I feel naked without it. I've used Physicians Formula and I've used Revlon and Mabelline and all seem to work about the same for me, each leaving a dark clean line of black. Now, I love BareMinerals but I'll be honest, sometimes using it as a liner can be a pain if you're pressed for time (mix the loose powder shadow with a drop of the "weather me" liner sealer and a little water and it still left my lids and lashes feeling stiff and taut). 

 As for the BareMinerals foundation- I love it. I recently discovered they now have a Matte foundation and it works great and keeps me shine free for nearly the whole day.



 

3. What's the best hair product you've ever used? CHI 44 Iron Guard. It really isn't high-end, but it is a splurge for me who hardly ever drops money on fancy hair products. This is a fantastic product for your hair. Keeps the damage down while using heated styling tools. I spray a couple spritzes over my blow dried hair before straightening. It leaves my hair shiny, straight, and smelling good.

4. Fess up, what's the worst beauty look you've tried to rock and look back at now with a little shame or apprehension that you actually did that?

When I first got into makeup, I may have tried a few adventurous color combos. One of which included a Mardi Gras inspired eyeliner look. I've always liked to play up my eyes since it's one of my favorite features. I doubt I will ever try the whole green and purple as my daily go to. I chose those colors because I thought it would bring out the green in my hazel eyes. I'll admit it was great fun at the the time, but I currently tend to stick to more natural colors like pinks, mauves, pearly whites, plums, and browns. I must say I have grown up a bit. And when I look back on it, I have no regrets. It was a time in my life I felt I needed to express my creativity through makeup- eyeliner to be exact. And little by little that has helped me develop my style into what it is now.


Bare Minerals- Snowflake



Bare Minerals- Nude Beach



Bare Minerals- Soul Sista





Bare Minerals- Heart



5. When it comes to beauty products, we all use the same basic products. What do you use that helps show off your personal flare and personality? 

I really love glimmery eye shadow and black liquid cat eye liner. It makes me feel glam. The colors I used now are in my clothing and accessories and don't focus so much on makeup but rather, compliment each other.

What beauty products can you not live without?

Song of the Day: I Like IT, I love IT

XOXO,