Blonde inspo!!

I'm going blonde! 

I'm so excited because in a couple weeks I'm going completely blonde😄.

 I'm a dark brunette so it is a little scary to think about bleaching my hair but I've seen girls with black hair go blonde and it turned out fine. A couple years ago, I went ombre and it looked so nice that now I want to go blonde all over. When I was getting my hair ombre-d, my hair stylist said that my hair lifts color very quick and easy, so I am hoping that it will make the bleaching process a lot easier. To prepare for my transition to blonde I have been doing A LOT of research on going blonde, trying to get as many tips as I can. I have also been exploring Instagram, trying to find bleach blonde inspirations💁🏼‍♀️. I am going to post my favorites down below: 

Instagram.com/aryannaclark 

Instagram.com/fatherkels

 Instagram.com/nicolaannepeltz

Instagram.com/devonleecarlson  

I will keep you all posted on my hair journey! Until next timeee💕

My Skincare Routine!!

Hey guys! I thought I would share my skincare routine with you all😄. All of the products I use are pretty affordable and work really great. I also linked them for you!!!😊 Hope you guys try them out!

Night Time Routine:

1. I begin by washing my face with Dove bar soap. I sometimes will use an Olay or Aveeno bar soap, but I mainly stick to Dove. (DO NOT EVER use Irish Spring, Zest, Ivory, etc on your face! They will break out your face so bad, trust me, I learned the hard way😣😔.) If I notice that I am breaking out, I will then use the Neutrogena Oil-free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub.  
2. To any area of my face that has acne (my chin) I apply a gel form of Benzoyl Peroxide 5 % that I got from my doctor's office, but any acne medication with benzoyl peroxide will work.
3. I have acne marks on my chin so I apply a scar treatment to that area, I use Up & Up Scar Care Gel from Target. This is honestly a dupe for Mederma, but for wayyy less!💲💸 I have noticed my acne marks fading immediately after using this and the texture on my skin has also improved.
4. As a moisturizer I use Burt's Bees Brightening Skin Perfecting Serum. 🐝
5. Lastly, To my under eyes I apply the SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Radiance Moisturizer.

Morning Routine: 

1. I wash my face with the Dove bar soap mentioned above.
2. As a moisturizer I use Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel.
3. If I will be leaving my house, then I will use the Coppertone Oil Free Faces SPF 50 sunscreen which is amazing because it will not break you out like other sunscreens. 🌞

Thanks for reading!💞💕

Buxom Va Va Plump Shiny Liquid Lipstick Review

I decided to try this product on a whim. I've never used any Buxom products before, so I had no idea what to expect. Essentially what caught my attention was that this product says it is plumping. My lips are already pretty full but I'm always up for a little extra plump👄. There are a lot of different shades, ranging from light nudes to dark reds. I had trouble choosing a color, but I decided on "Getting Warmer". Which is a nice nude-y brown mixed with pink. The packaging of the box and tube are nice and sleek but nothing special or exciting. The applicator brush is amazing because it picks up the perfect amount of product to cover BOTH your bottom and top lip, with just one swipe. The formula is nice and creamy and leaves a nice shine on the lips that isn't too glossy or shiny. It is also very MOISTURIZING. I tend to have dry lips(😣) and the lipstick made them really soft and moisturized. The formula is very long lasting, even after eating and drinking. However, since it is not matte, the product does slightly transfer. As for the "plumping" I noticed that my lips did look a little fuller but nothing too extreme. There was a tingling, slightly "burning" feeling but it did not feel uncomfortable at all, and it also went away after a few minutes. I can't think of any cons except for maybe the price, it's 20 dollars, which is not that bad especially since it is a really great product but I know that there are lots of different options for much less money. To wrap this review up, I'd like to say that I really love this lipstick, and I would purchase again💞.

If you have any questions about this product, please ask! 😊
Thank you so much for reading!

My first post!

Hello! So this is my first time running a blog (other than tumblr) and I am so excited to see how this thing goes. I plan on posting on a variety of topics from makeup, college, food, etc. I will always be open to taking requests for blog posts that you want to see, so just let me know! 😊

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you come back again💕

P.S. my blog is called "velveteen & wine" because I love velvet and I will pretty much buy anything solely because it's velvet😂. I also love wine, especially red wine, and also margaritas 🍷🍸🍹🍾