Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

From now until Christmas, I'll be posting gifts for the holidays. Here is a great stocking stuff that is only  $14, making it the perfect stocking stuffer! Find it here. 

Walk Fiercely in Winter

If I had to pick one look to rock all fall and winter, this would be it friends. These boyfriend jeans, from J.Crew, are so forgiving and even more comfortable. A chunky cable knit sweater is comfy and practical. Throw on your favorite pair of ankle boots, a plaid scarf, winter hat and call it a day. No need to accessorize with jewelry for this look but I added a funky ear cuff just for a little edge. Voila - chic and bundled up!

Winter Must-Haves

Winter is among us, friends. Am I happy about it? No. But Mother Nature doesn't care what I think so I'll just be here in Chicago making the best of it. As you know, your makeup routine and products have probably changed a bit over the past month. The lips are getting darker and your skin is getting more dry. React accordingly. Swap out your typical hand lotion for a hand cream or even a body butter. Layer on chap stick before your lipstick or alone. While I'm complaining about the harsh winds and snow, you won't find me making a negative comment about finally getting to bust out my plum lipstick! Silver lining, everyone...silver.lining.

Shake It Like a Dog Shaker?

So, it's true. I'm slightly obsessed with wiener dogs and wiener dog items...but, don't actually own one of these pups. Thank goodness boyfriend like these beauts too so they are the newest addition to our kitchen! They even have gold noses - I could pass out from the cuteness! Go get your own set at Target for $7.99!
Total steal. 

Apartment to "Home"

When my boyfriend and I moved in together, we slowly realized we needed to make our apartment a home for both of us. We sold couches, coffee tables, etc. and searched for the perfect pieces that we'd both love. This blue chair is our favorite find (from Marshalls). We found the couch at Ashley Furniture (someone HAD to have a chaise lounge...) and we love it (but...so do our pets). This coffee table is what I'm most thrilled about. We bought it off Craigslist for $20. It was originally black metal but in true Kacey fashion, I spray painted it gold (with help of handy boyfriend). To tie it all together, we agreed on this rug from Rugs USA (and at a great 60% off price, too!).

With our living room coming together, I feel like Chicago is truly "home" now:)

YOUNIQUE: Product Review

No mascara...(yikes...) 

Added black liquid liner and a coat of regular mascara (L'Oreal Telescopic...my drug store fave)

I FINALLY got the chance to try a product that I've been seeing everywhere and I can't wait to tell you guys about it! I am all about mascara and I am guilty of not caring if it has a "natural" look. I like thick, long lashes that say "Hello world, I am here and fab!" So, Younique is the ultimate product for me.

Here is how it works...
This eyelash enhancing duo (there are two tubes that make up this product) that plump up your lashes 300% in thickness and volume.

1.) Apply a thin coat of your favorite regular mascara on top and both lashes. Let dry.
2.) Apply an even coat of the Transplanting Gel (don't worry, it's black so just looks like mascara) on lashes.
3.) Before the transplanting gel dries, apply the fibers (applied with a mascara-style wand) onto lashes.
4.) Seal the fibers with another coat of the transplanting gel.

The fibers are 100% natural green tea fibers.

Interested in trying this MUST HAVE product? Contact Courtney Thacker at 317-796-2009 or courtney.thacker@sbcglobal.net or here. Courtney got me my Younique products in no time at all!