Baking

So most of us failed at highlighting and contouring and I personally felt like strobing was not for me. So now we bake! No I'm not taking drugs or cakes I'm talking makeup baking! So cooking or "baking" your makeup is actually a really old thing that bloggers are just now talking about. Basically is just making your concealer matte to the extreme!! You put your concealer under your eyes or wherever you want to highlight, then blend it in, THEN get a setting powder, my personal fav is Ben Nye Banana Powder using your beauty blender apply it everywhere you used your concealer. Then you need to wait about 10, 15 minutes if possible for it to "bake." At this point I start on my eyes, it will take me at least 10 mins to do that! Then take a brush and just dust off the powder and then you can apply your face powder! I'm obsessed with this now!!  Here is a video just in case you dont understand my instructions. My favorite concealer of all time is Urban Decay, however I know a lot of people don't want to pay $28 on concealer so here and here are some drug store brand I use also. I'm out of my Urban Decay at the moment and need to make a serious Ulta run so I'm currently using Smashbox.

Big Hair Big Dreams

This outfit from TLC tho...LOVE!
You can get the top here.
Bottoms here in small or red or another gold here
Shoes here in select sizes
Get 10% off with code Erin10
Shop new arrivals here

I get so many questions about how I tease my hair. ( even more about how I curl it, and I PROMISE a tutorial is coming before the end of the year!! ) So I thought I would link the products I use. 

I use this by Got2be because it SO easy to get your hands on and works amazing! A little goes a LONG way with this! DO NOT just dump it in your hair! However just like any powder it leaves your hair feeling gross. I recommend sprinkling it on your roots and using your teasing comb. I also love the Redken Quick Tease, it's a little more pricey and you cant just run to Wal Mart and grab it. You can however run to Ulta and get it or any salon that has Redken products!! If you want MAJOR volume use them together. I do this when I'm going out, NOT for everyday! 

What doesn't kill you makes you blonder.

I really have to get over my obsession with graphics tee's buuuut I probably wont anytime soon...

I love Miranda Lambert and this song, and my blonde hair...and graphic tee's!! 

Shirt here. Just send Sweet and Simple a message and she will get you fixed up! $15 local and $20 I believe. 

Pants here almost sold out but similar just lighter here - 10% off with code erinrep10 at checkout! 
Boots Corral OLD AS DIRT but I love these.
ALSO TLC just restocked these and you can get 10% off with code Erin10 :)

& yes, the bff and I did twin today ;)

SheIn Fall Favs!

We all know i'm a little plaid obsessed right now! So there will be a LOT of plaid here!! I listed my top 6 SheIn favs! 

1. Red Plaid Top $15

I'm loving black and red plaid right now, it screams cold weather and messy buns! This one fits tts and has no stretch.

2. Burgundy Casual Dress $13 (SALE)

Obviously by now you've realized these dresses are a staple in my closet! You can do so much with them and this color is THE color for this fall!

3. Plaid Scarf $15 (SALE)

Then you'll need this scarf to layer your above dress ;) Like shoes, you can never have too many scarves! 

4, Bring The Wine  $12 (SALE AND PRE ORDER) 

All of us wineos need this! The pre order ends next week and will ship out on the 31st! Just in time for cool weather! 

5. Green Long Sleeve Dress $17 (SALE)

I love how sassy this dress is! Perfect for date night!

6. Stripped Blouse $17

I love this for work! Very appropriate for the office and classy! Pair it with dark jeans and your favorite riding boots!

 **All of these images are the property of SheInSide 


Shopping tips from MY personal experience. 

Always check how its made, does it have stretch, no stretch, I always need to check things like that. 
If its an older item does it have reviews? Always check the reviews, they'll usually let you know if its true to size, size up or down. Looks at the style gallery too! They have an awesome style gallery where customers have loaded their own way of styling the item, this has helped me on lots of items I've ordered! I also encourage you to upload your own style there, you get points!
SheIn takes most credit cards and best of all PAYPAL! You can also always find active codes on the side bar of my blog :) The more you spend the more you save ;) 
I always get asked the question of shipping. For me its always been really fast! I've never had to wait longer than 14 business days to get something!

Haute Box

I've been attempting to get a Haute Box since Taylor first posted about it, but I forget, or I didn't have extra money, or I...forget. So When she did a giveaway on instagram for one I was so excited, and even more excited I WON! SOOOO lets back up, what the heck is a Haute Box and who is Taylor??

Haute19 is a new trendy boutique with adorable affordable clothes and once a month the owner (Taylor) offers a box called the Haute Box. It includes 5 pieces of trendy jewelry/accessories. I was beyond pleased with mine this month! Wine is so in this fall (the color not the drink because we all know how I feel about wine wine) my earrings and scarf were both the wine color!! It also included a necklace (that you saw in my last blog post) that I'm highly obsessed with, like I LOVE IT! Then it had two bracelets! Want one in November? Pre-order a Haute Box here. Or comment on her fb or insta. 

Also the owner Taylor, is a princess...for real. 

Wine and flannel

Anyone who knows me even a little, or just follows me on social media is well aware that I'm kinda a wineo, so I knew my shirt lady had to make me this!! If you're new here my go to shop for anything graphic is The Tiny Jewel, she's wonderful and can make you this shirt for $20! I sized up to a med to make it a little over sized! 

Flannel is my go to this fall, obsessed would be an understatement. My dad actually has a flannel jacket just like this that I'm pretty sure is older than me! I bought this one from TLC during its second restock, it's currently out of stock again! You can get the same exact one at The Hidden Trunk.  I also linked a few plaid/flannel favs.. here here & here 

And I'll give you all details on where I got this necklace later in the week ;)

Cali's shirt here

Jeans SUPER SOLD OUT but similar here and get 10% off with code erinrep10

Slouchy Dolman Tunic

IF The Mint Julep would have asked me to name this tunic, I would have called it "The Perfect Tunic!" Its legit PERFFF!! Its not to thin, but not thick and still super warm in this FREEZING cold office. Its long enough to wear with leggings as well! I need one in EVERY color! I went with the coral to wear for Thanksgiving and the mint color is next on my wish list! OH and they're on sale now for half price $24!! TWENTY colors ladies!!

Leggings Target

Boots here

Scarf Ebay

One last thing, lets talk about this bracelet my sweet friend Emily gave me on my wedding day. LOVE it!! Such a perfect gift for the bride or bridesmaids for being there the day you tied the knot! I have no clue where she bought it, but you can find them here for $12.

Make me smile dress...

When I saw this dress I just fell IN LOVE! I was a little worried how short it would be but sometimes I forget the model/owner at TLC is 5'10. The length is PERFECT! Its hard to find stuff that looks like fall but is cool enough for this tragic Texas heat! They sold out of large but still have small and med here. Get 10% off like everything else when you use code Erin10 at checkout!  Need a large? Grab one here at Impressions Boutique. My mother n law bought me this necklace for Christmas several years ago, and honestly have no idea where! Shoes SOLD OUT from TLC also but similar here. Want to stay up to date with all new arrivals from The Lace Cactus? Join my FB group :)

Black on black

I'm so ready for fall, it's still crazy hot in Texas...well most days, Texas is bipolar! Nothing says fall like vests! No way am I paying $200 for a J Crew vest, no offense Mr Crew, luckily like everything else there's a knockoff!! Check this very similar one out at Off the racks and here at The Hidden Trunk.

This dress is from ZZS is also sold out but you can find similar at Shein here and here. Also at OTR here.

Shoes, sold out but similar here.

Keep up with everything ZZS in my group page here.

Plaid and glitter

Its fall and we all go plaid crazy, and i'm a sparkleaholic 12 months out of the year ;) I bought this top from Love June but after several restocks they finally sold out! Don't fret though The Pink Lily Boutique has it in stock! I decided to size up to a med to make it more oversized and the fit is perfect. ALSO can we talk about these boots from TLC?? They are so comfortable! Also they are lined! That was a pleasant surprise, warm in the winter!! Get 10% off anything from TLC with code Erin10 at checkout! 

Top here $39 plus 10% off with code erinrep10 at checkout 

Fringe Boots here $55 plus 10% off with my code

PS...my hair is long again ;)

Raise a glass..

I started following Larue Chic Boutique on insta when my sweet friend started repping for them. Let me brag on their fast shipping a moment, I ordered this on a Thursday and had it Saturday, talk about fast!! When I saw this Lauren James top I had to have it!

• I'm Southern
• I love champagne
• I love Lauren James clothing

It's so perfect, comfortable and I can't wait until I can pair it with a cuter infinity scarf! I also included a few more favs here, here and here.

You can get 15% off of anything with code laruerepkatie + free shipping!!

Follow Katie on insta at ishoplaruerep and the boutique at iShopLarue :)

Top here comes in small - 2x (15% off with code laruerepkatie)

Jeggings here