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Stephanie Howell

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10-11 Year Old Girl Holiday Gift Guide

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You guys enjoyed my Teen Girl Gift Guide so much, I thought I’d make one for girls Cate and Lucy’s age (they are ten, turning eleven next week).

My girls still love playing and imagining and…being little. And I love that. If you have a tween who skews older then this might not work for you. Sadie Howell would not have liked this list. Bahaha! But if you have tweens that still enjoy being little kids, then this is for you,

  1. Joules Unicorn Slippers – HOW CUTE ARE THESE? They have other versions of slippers (like these CUTE DACHSHUNDS) , but these were my fave. Slippers are always a big hit around here and these felt mules are age-appropriate and a-dor-able.
  2. First Aid Pure Skin Face Cleanser– C&L are super curious about skincare but they don’t really NEED anything yet. I’m all about teaching them to cleanse their skin at night, and First Aid is such a wonderful clean brand. It’s scent free and good for sensitive skin.
  3. Kidpik Everything Ruffle Gift Box– This curated box is ADORABLE. There’s a version with and without shoes, and the second option is more affordable. This website is new to me and I’m already a huge fan. They also offer subscription services.
  4. Fatbrain DIY Movie Projector– Cate is a HUGE fan of STEM activities and toys and I fell in love with this project as soon as I saw it. Your kiddo can build an actual movie projector that works. No batteries or glue required!
  5. Winter Holiday Bracelet Pack- My girls have loved sparkle from day 1.  I love the metallic accents and charms in this sweet set.
  6. Tinker Crate– We are huge fans of this STEM subscription box and it’s like Christmas every single time one shows up on our doorstep.
  7. Pink Quilted Shoulder Bag– One of my favorite tween girl gifts is a cute handbag with a wallet full of gift cards and lip gloss inside. THIS IS ALWAYS A HIT. Trust me. This bag is so freaking cute- I love the heart accent.
  8. 5 Second Rule Game– Everyone in our family has fun with this one. It can be frustrating (especially for mom, who has zero brains left) but it makes us LAUGH. I love giving family games as gifts, the whole family benefits.
  9. Lego Heartlake City Grand Hotel– This one is at the top of Cate’s list this year and I CAN SEE WHY. Literally the cutest thing ever. I will one hundred percent do this with her. And keep it up as a decoration.
  10. New Balance Sneakers– Tweens are such a fun, sweet, great age. They are still kids, but like to level up when it comes to things like sneakers and purses. These sneaks are just too cute. I love the colors- but if your kiddo doesn’t like soft shades, there are four colorways.
  11. Pajama Set– If the past 2 years have taught us anything , it’s the art of elevating our loungewear. Pajama sets are always, always a good idea and this JCrew set is sure to be soft and durable. And there’s foiled glitter!!
  12. Panda Earrings– I mean, aren’t these the CUTEST? And they are Kate Spade and half price right now.  GUYYYSSS. PANDAS! So darn sweet.
  13. Joules Floral Half-Zip Sweatshirt– I just love this brand. So durable and classic and feminine and age-appropriate. My girls would love this top.
  14. Knotted Headband– Cora and Lucy are currently SUPER obsessed with knot headbands. And I cannot even tell you how adorable they look in them. Sigh. I love this JCrew version. They have several different types!

 

Whew! These posts are a labor of love but so much fun for me to source and research and design. Please let me know if you are enjoying these- I can do one for 5-6 year old girls, too!

 

Happy Thursday, friends.

Magnetic Tile Organization Idea

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Last year, thanks to Zulily, I started adding to our Picasso Tiles collection. And it grew and grew and grew. Because honestly, my kids are OBSESSED. It’s one of the few things that all of them will collaboratively play with together. And sometimes I even see J or my teenagers playing with them. HA!

But then we started having a huge storage problem. The tiles were EVERWHERE. And we could shove them into a big storage box, but then the girls got frustrated because they couldn’t ever find what they needed. And that led to bickering and fighting and…that’s a hard pass for me.

So I did some brainstorming and eventually came up with a pretty genius solution, if I do say so myself.

I ordered these boxes:

 

 

 

We sorted the tiles by type/size and put them in piles and then we sorted them into the boxes.  And then we got a sharpie and labeled each box by tracing the outlines of the shapes inside.

 

Tracing is the most important part because it helps the girls find the shapes they are looking for AND helps them put them back in the right place. All they have to do is lay a tile in the outline to see which one matches. Easy peasy!

So there you go! An easy parenting/ organizing hack from the Howell Hot Mess Express.

Enjoy!

Teen Girl Holiday Gift Guide

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When I think about questions I’ve been asked on Instagram recently, there’s one question I’ve been asked the most. By far.

What are you getting your teenagers for Christmas ?

If you’re new here, my oldest two daughters are 15 and 13.

My response (up until now ) has been I HAVE NO IDEA. Probably just gift cards. Again. Sigh.

But this weekend I decided to sit down and really think about it.  I thought and thought and searched and shopped and thought some more. And I came up with this list!

To be honest, I had so much fun. I hope you’ll enjoy this list as much as I enjoyed making it!

 

Bluetooth Shower Speaker– Both of my girls are big shower singers. This one was a no brainer. I’m hoping they won’t fight over it, hahah!

Kendra Scott Josie Hoops– hoops are back in. Or honestly always in. I really like that these rose gold hoops have a modern, fun update on a classic hoop.

Trunk Club Subscription– I’ve been trying out this service for myself for the past year or so. And in my opinion it’s so much better than Stitch Fix. This service has an awesome preview tool. You can approve or skip items before the box even ships. Now…this gift is a bit more of a price commitment BUT I think it’s perfect for the kiddo who is transitioning into high school or college or even just wanting a more grown up/modern wardrobe. It’s like mother/daughter shopping from home.

Taylor Swift Journal– If you have a Swiftie, like I do, this one’s a no brainer. BUT. Please note shipping time. All TS merch takes foreverrrrrr to get there. It’s just a fact. So if you get this one, you’ll have to tuck a photo of the journal in your teen’s stocking. Still worth it.

Ilia After Hours Gift Set– Ilia is a great beginner makeup brand. I’m not really one to get too up in arms/obsessed with “clean” makeup- that’s a topic for an entire other blog post- but I do love this brand. It’s simple, light, and chic. The cream blush is great for a teen and the mascara is lovely. I feel like a liquid eyeshadow is also teen friendly.

Yeti Water Bottle– Water bottles are such a weird thing to be “in”, but it’s a fact that water bottles are so hot right now (Mugatu from Zoolander voice, hahahah). This white Yeti bottle is classic and clean and everyone loves a neutral. And if your teen is into water bottle stickers, she can add some to this bottle easy peasy.

AirPods– Is it only me ? Am I the only one who has someone who always has these on their list? The same person over and over because they lost them last time? Ahem. Anyway. AirPod Pros are a great price on Amazon right now. About $50 off.

Blush Cozy Slippers– Aren’t these cute? Cozy and neutral- that’s two checkmarks for most teens, if you ask me. Done and done.

Glossier Makeup Set– This is the other brand I always recommend when I am asked what makeup to get teens. Someone- AHEM SADIE- was ALWAYS stealing my Cloud Paint (cream blush) until I bought her her own set. This is SUCH a great teen gift. The mascara and boy brow are also good, good stuff. Yes. I own all of these items as well.

Tweezerman Tweezer Set– This is another item that is always magically disappearing from my vanity. It.drives.me. INSANEEEEEEE. Just get these so they will have their own. See my Sephora post to see why tweezer brand matters. Tweezerman is the best. Hands down. This gold set is so cute.

Sorel Whitney Boots  tall / short– After living in Alaska for a year, Sorel Whitneys are my number one boot recommendation. They are phenomenal. And warm. AND CUTE.

Anthropologie Monogram Pendant Necklace– Gold layered necklaces are super trendy for teens right now- and I’ve picked up the trend as well. So freaking cute. This chunky initial necklace would be cute with a couple of shorter, layered delicate necklaces.

Italic Leah Camera Bag Use STEPHANIEH30 for $30 off any order over $100. I feel like crossbody bags are so great for teens. I own the brown version of this bag and it’s super chic. Not clunky at all and the silhouette is great.

Express Cozy Teddy Set– sets have been in for a while and cozy neutrals, bottoms with a bit of a crop top especially- are super popular right now. I love all of the options at Express.

Nike Blazers– I’m not a sneakerhead but Sadie is and she keeps me abreast of the trends. These Blazers (of course vintage ’77- my birthyear OMG) are at the top of her list this year.

Gold Ring Set– What I said about necklaces above is also true about rings for teens right now. Stackable rings and rings for every finger are Harper and Sadie’s JAM. I love this set from Amazon. They lose jewelry like no one’s business so I try not to go too expensive.

Athleta Inlet Jacket– I looked high and low for the black version of this jacket last year. It is so so so so so good. Insanely warm, comfy, and the silhouette is excellent. And.My.Teens.STEAL.IT. nonstop. So I feel fairly confident saying this would be a good gift. I may just give in and finally get them both their freaking own. Which they will then lose under their beds and continue stealing mine. Bahhahahhahahah. SOB.

 

 

 

Okay, that’s it! What do you think? Did you find this insightful or helpful? I’d love to know! Happy shopping.

 

Banana Republic Factory Sale Faves

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Right now everything at Banana Republic Factory is 50-70% off with an additional 10% off your cart (no code needed).

I’ve shopped this sale a few times and I keep going back for more. I’m in a neutral, chic mood this fall/winter and man is BR Factory helping me live out my cozy neutral dreams!

 

Oversized Cozy Bouclé Open-Front Cardigan// originally $119.99- currently $53.99. Cozy, soft and classic. My three favorite adjectives as the temperatures drop. I plan on pairing this one with jeans and boots OR the ribbed pants and cowl neck top.

Cozy Oversized Turtleneck Sweater// originally $89.99- currently $40.49-chunky, comfy, and looks great with leggings or jeans. Good stuff.

High-Rise Medium Wash Straight Jean// originally $69.99- currently $31.49– I loved this pair of jeans as soon as I tried them on. And that’s a rarity.

 

Aureus + Argent | Thin Etched Hoop Earrings// originally $29.99- currently $23.99- excluded from extra 10% off promotion– full disclosure. I do not own these. But they are the same brand as the necklace I purchased and I think they are elegant and lovely. These would also make a great gift.

 

Long Teddy Coat// originally $189.99- currently $85.49- this is on the way to me as we speak. I love the color and I’m a sucker for a good teddy coat. I’ve been looking for a neutral version of my pink Walmart teddy coat for the past year or so and this one fit the bill.

 

Silky Cowl Camisole// originally $44.99- currently $20.24– I own the electric blue version of this top, but it’s sold out. The beige version is on its way to me along with the teddy coat.

 

Aureus + Argent | Layered Half Crescent Statement Necklace //originally $49.99- currently $24.99– excluded from extra 10% off promotion but MAN is this is a good deal on a stunning necklace. I bought this last week and it’s SO beautiful in person. Delicate but definitely a statement piece.

 

High-Rise Bootcut Jean// originally $69.99- currently $31.49– I’ve owned every version of this pair of jeans for a decade. Not kidding. The BR dark wash bootcut jeans are to die for.  Classic, lovely silhouette, lovely wash. Doesn’t go out of style. Even if Gen-Z says it does.

 

True Hues Essential Layering Slip// originally $49.99- currently $14.99– I ordered this on a whim and as soon as it came I wondered how I ever lived without one. It’s the perfect layering piece and there’s truly a “nude” to match every shade of skin. Yes, please.

 

Brushed Marled Ribbed Straight Pant// originally $69.99-currently $29.99– I cannot WAIT to get my hands on these. I tried a pair from H&M and they were a DISASTER. Hoping these work out, I’ve been dying to do a monochromatic neutral look with ribbed pants, a silk cowl neck and a cardi.

 

Hope y’all find this helpful- I’d love to hear what you think! Please leave me a comment below- I’ll choose one of you to send a little happy mail to. Happy Saturday!

 

My Sephora Sale Faves

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Hi and Happy Friday!

I’m so excited about today’s post, it was so much fun to research and compile these lists for you.

Monday is the last day of the Sephora VIB Sale. I’m so sorry I just now got around to updating this post from last spring, but hopefully this will still be helpful!!

This is exciting because Sephora only has sales two times a year.

The sale is based on your insider “tier”, which is basically how much you spend at Sephora yearly.

Rouge Tier will receive 20% off.

VIB Tier  will receive 15% off.

Insider Tier (anyone can be this level, even if you’ve never shopped at Sephora- read below to see how)- will receive 10% off.

CODE-YAYHOLIDAY

To sign up to be a Sephora Insider, Click the thin blue banner at the very top of the Sephora homepage , and then click on the words “Not a Beauty Insider? Sign up now!”

My personal opinion on this sale is that you should make it count by purchasing luxury items. Perfumes, pricy skincare, luxury makeup brands (Charlotte Tilbury, Marc Jacobs, etc). Ten percent off is good good stuff when you use it on luxury items.

So what I decided to do is look over my lifetime Sephora purchases. Then I made a list of my favorites and compiled graphics for each category.

I have purchased every single one of these items. None of them were gifted to me, and this post is not sponsored in any way. At some point in my life, I have bought and loved these items. Many I have purchased over and over.

Questions? Ask below- I’m beyond happy to help. This is my passion and my happy place!

 

SKINCARE

If you follow me on IG, you know that I will never tell you what to do with your skin (okay, except wear SPF religiously and double cleanse). I will tell you what works for me and what I love, but I’m not a dermatologist or esthetician, so take these recs with a grain of salt.

SPF– My holy grail is Supergoop. Love the Glowstick on my shoulders and neck/collarbone/chest, The Glow Screen and Unscreen Sunscreen are good stuff. Not sticky, absorbs beautifully and gives you a lovely glow.

Self Tan- I use the Dr. Dennis Gross tanning wipes on my face when I tan and they are – chef’s kiss- GOOD. Just remember to wash your hands afterwards.

Moisturizer– Charlotte Tilbury Brightening Youth Glow is technicalllllly a primer, but I don’t use it that way. It doesn’t “hold makeup in place” for me, at all. It give my face a beautiful, moisturized, dewy glow. I can’t seem to replicate it with another product.

Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Creams (night / day) are spendy, but worth it. Low scent, rich, and comes with a ton of product. I’ve used these religiously for years.

Vitamin C- Ole Henriksen will always be my OG favorite Vitamin C Serum. The scent is delicious and it really does make a difference on aging skin.

Eye Creme- Unpopular opinion- I think eye creams are bullshit. Moisturizers do the same thing. BUT- This Ole Henrickson Eye Creme makes me eat my words. A little. HA!

Oil Based Cleanser (step one of double cleanse)- THERE WILL NEVER BE A BETTER MAKEUP MELT THAN FARMACY GREEN CLEAN. Trust me on this. It smells heavenly and does the job like nobody’s business.

Water Based Cleanser (step 2 of double cleanse)- IT Cosmetics Confidence in a cleanser. Gentle, minimal scent, creamy, smooth. I go through this so quickly.

 

 

PRIMERS AND SETTING SPRAYS

This is a light category because I like what I like. A primer primes your skin to hold on to makeup and make makeup apply smoothly. A setting spray “holds” the makeup. Think hairspray for the face.

Primers– Ciate Watermelon Burst Primer is lovely. Gentle and moisturizing and pretty in the tube. Milk Hydro Grip is LEGIT. It seems tacky at first, but don’t use a ton and let it dry down. It holds onto makeup hardcore. Hourglass is soft and makes such a smooth texture/canvas. ILIA Serum hydrates and adds a dewy, healthy glow.

Setting Spray- I’m not sure if I believe in setting spray (kind of like eye creams, snicker)…except for Urban Decay All Nighter. That stuff doesn’t mess around.

 

FOUNDATIONS

Before I get started on this category, let me tell you that I do NOT like matte or heavy makeup on my 44 year old skin. So these picks are dewy, fresh, radiant…lots of tinted moisturizers. The heaviest pick here is the Estee Lauder.

I must lead with my NUMBER ONE RECOMMENDED MAKEUP ITEM… Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter. This is magic in a bottle. Trust me. I dot it on my face and then mix it with my foundation (applied with a brush). It just makes you look…radiant.

My most favorite (and priciest) foundation is Georgio Armani Luminous Silk. It is so, so beautiful. Natural, delicate, just lovely. BarePro by bareMinerals is reliable, solid, easy to use, and just all around good stuff. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation is… sigh. So natural and glowy. Estee Lauder Double Wear is a holy grail for many women and with good reason. It can be quite full coverage if you build it but I like to apply it with a light hand and mix it with Hollywood Flawless Filter (see above). YSL Touche Eclat All in One Glow is a medium coverage dewy foundation that I really like. Don’t go to hard on it or you will shine like the sun.

ILIA serum is verrrry natural and fresh. It takes some practice to discover how much to layer. I prefer to use my hands to apply this one.

My recommended tinted moisturizers are Laura Mercier (my OG- MIX IT WITH THE HOLLYWOOD FLAWLESS FILTER ) ,NARS (this stuff blurs my face better than an IG filter, hahahah), and Bare Minerals. These are very natural and very fresh. You can layer for more coverage, but these are good for a “no makeup makeup” look.

 

CONCEALERS AND POWDER

I’m not going to go too in depth on these. I have aging skin (obvi) so I can’t do super dry concealer because it settles into my lines. I prefer creamy concealers. I have one recent favorite which might make me throw out all the others and that is the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer. This stuff is GOLD. GOLLLDDDDDD. 

I’m also sharing a few translucent powders and one solid setting powder that I happen to think is the best powder of all time (spoiler alert…it’s, of course, by Charlotte Tilbury).

Concealers– NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer, Bare Minerals BARESkin

Loose Translucent Powder– Laura Mercier, Hourglass

Setting Powder- also known as magic in a compact…. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder in that old Hollywood compact. Swoon.

 

BRONZER AND HIGHLIGHTER

Bronzers- I am very fair and I also have a hard time finding bronzers that are cool and don’t look orangey on me. These are the most natural bronzers I’ve found and the only ones that I’ve kept in my stash: Benefit Hoola , Milk Cream Bronzer , Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Matte Bronzer.

Combo– The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow compact is perfect for you if you want a super subtle highlight and if you are very fair. The bronzer is very light and subtle.

Highlighters– I prefer a subtle, cool highlight. I don’t use a ton. I like  ILIA Liquid Light Serum (small dots go a long way), Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick, Tarte Amazonian Clay , Benefit Cookie, and Benefit High Beam, which I’ve been using since college.

Ciate Dewy Stick adds a healthy, dewy glow to my collarbones, shoulders, and cheeks.

 

BLUSH

I LOVE me a good cream blush. Because they are youthful and fresh and flattering. But there are a couple of lovely powder blushes that I have reached for for years, so I’m sharing those too.

Cream Blushes- Milk Makeup Lip and Cheek (my favorites are Quickie and Swish but I have a ton), NudeStix Nudies Bloom, RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek, Rare Beauty Liquid Blush, and Ilia Multi-Stick.

Note: I tap these on the cheek and gently blend them with my fingers or a brush. I often layer powder blush on top.

Powder Blushes- Natasha Denona Bloom blush , NARS Orgasm , and Charlotte Tilbury (and yeppppp it looks like a boob, hahahah)

 

LIPS

Lip Masks- Okay, let’s start with lip masks. I bite my lips when I’m stressed so I use a lot of lip masks to prepare my damage. I adore Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask and the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. Good stuff.

Lip Balm My long time (LONG TIME) favorite lip balm is the Rosebud Salve, and a new favorite is the delicious Fresh Mango Sugar Balm. Yum.

Bullet Lipsticks- Pat McGrath Lip Fetish in Flesh 3 (a lovely, dark neutral), Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color (my favorites are Babe and Ruby), and my number one favorite, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk, which is my favorite neutral lipstick.

Lip Liner- I don’t use these often, but I’ve worn the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk liner down to a nub more than I care to admit. The NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick is technically a pencil but it’s BIG and I use it as lipstick with gloss on top. My favorite shade is Dolce Vita.

Gloss/Oil- Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss – I picked these up for the first time on a whim years ago and they are so good. Dior Lip Glow Oil is luscious and lovely- I like the Rosewood color.

 

MASCARA AND BROWS

Honestly, this category is kind of boring and self-explanatory for me, so I won’t do a ton of talking. Most of my favorite brow products are drugstore, but MAN do I love the Anastasia Brow Promade. USE A LIGHT HAND. Practice makes perfect. Get a good angled brow brush! I also FLY through the Anastasia Clear Brow Gel. A new fave that I can’t get enough of is the Charlotte Tilbury Brow Cheat– CHEF’S KISS. 

Mascara- ILIA I only like for my bottom lashes. It has a super stiff, thin applicator which can be painful if you aren’t careful. OG Mascara Faves= NARS Climax, TooFaced Better Than Sex (why are these mascara names so sexual? HA!) , Tarte Big Ego, IT Cosmetics Lash Blow Out .

ALWAYS CURL YOUR LASHES FIRST. Trust me on this. The Tweezerman Eyelash Curler is the best. Shiseido will work too. Do not get a cheap one. They are never as good.

Something else you shouldn’t go cheap on? Tweezers. Tweezerman tweezers are the BEST, forever and ever amen .

 

EYESHADOW


Palettes- I LOVE palettes. Maybe a little too much. Ha! I love the ease of having all the colors (highlight, crease, transition) all in one area so I don’t have to think about it too much. The ones I reach for regularly are the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Palette and the Charlotte Tilbury Palette of Pops.

Cream Formulations – If you are looking for a one and done option, cream shadows are for you. They give a beautiful wash of color OR can be layered for more pigmentation. Stila Kitten is an OG fave (since college. This was actually also my wedding eyeshadow), ILIA Liquid Powder shadows are sheer and soft, and in news that surprises ABSOLUTELY NO ONE… the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Jewel Pot is sheer, chic perfection.

Shadow Sticks– These are also an awesome one and done option. Scribble on the lid and blend with a fingertip or brush. For many, many years I’ve kept a collection of Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown shadow sticks. Make sure to keep the lid on tight so they stay creamy.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

I had a few more things I wanted to share so this last category is for lotions, perfumes, hair creams, toiletries and makeup brushes/tools.

Makeup Application- Everyone needs a Beauty Blender. Yes, there are a ton of passable drugstore dupes, but this one is the original for good reason. Use it to apply foundation, concealer, or cream products. Wet and squeeze out for flawless concealer application. This IT Cosmetics powder brush was lost in the move from Alaska and I miss it so dang much, I might need to replace it. It is SO soft and helps with a flawless finish.

Lotion- Nécessaire Body Lotion – thick and luxurious and scentless- this is good, good stuff. 

Body Wash- I fully admit that IT IS RIDICULOUS TO SPEND 25 ON BODY WASH. But this Necessaire Eucalyptus Body Wash is heaven in a bottle. The eucalyptus scent is…delicious. I hide it so that no one else in my family can use it. It’s truly self-care for me.

Perfumes- 2020/2021 is the year that I taught myself about perfumes. Since I never go anywhere, treating myself to scent is a way to feel special and dressed up. Right now, I rotate between Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede, Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume, and Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy. I consistently get compliments on these.

 

WHEW! This post was a huge labor of love. I truly hope that you’ve found it insightful and helpful. I would love for you to comment below and let me know your thoughts- what do you have your eye on?

Questions? ASK AWAY! Answering beauty questions brings me so much joy!

Have a beautiful + blessed weekend, love to you all.