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Filofax: How I Set-up my Filofax Planner

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Here's a YouTube video on a little tour of my Filofax Planner- including how I set it up and organize everything in my life.  The video gives you a glimpse of how everything fits together to fit my lifestyle.  Remember everything is customized and made by me.   I am happy to answer any questions if you have any! 


Links for some of the things that I mention in the video

Filofax Domino Organiser: http://bit.ly/1FE8dvM

A4 size paper on Staples.com: http://bit.ly/1tpcDAQ

Heidi Swap Sugar Chic 12x12 Paper Pack: http://amzn.to/1zFvKdM

If you want to see some detailed pictures of some of the sections mentioned in the video of the  inside of my planner click the thumbnails below.

CALENDAR (including dashboard): Includes weekly pages, and monthly two-page spread with a notes section on the left side. 

PERSONAL: Online expense sheet, websites, contact list, and personal information 

BLOG: Yourtube/blog notes, MOTD notes, blog post planner, Youtube planner

CREATIVE: Weekly creative themes for planner and Project Life, Project Life layout sketches. 

WORK: Time zone chart, work notes

MUA: Client profiles 

MISC: Blank note paper



MOTD: Dark and Mysterious

MOTD NYX

While I was organizing my blog the other day I realized that I havn't been posting any MOTD's recently.  Sorry for all you that anticipate to see details of my daily MOTD's on Instagram.  

This look was a favorite especially for the dark dreary fall days- especially popular for a simple Halloween look to go with any costume. I wanted to use some products that were inexpensive and easy to find.  NYX Cosmetics is my go-to brand for inexpensive but good quality cosmetics.  I am a big fan of their lip products especially the Matte Lip Creams and Matte Lipsticks, oh and the Lip Butters! I guess I'm a fan of all their stuff.  

Here are the details on the products I used to create this look:                                                   (I forgot what I used for the blush, so sorry on my part!)

nyxcosmetics adorable eye shadow palette ( Shimmery nude and Matte white - highlight, Matte brown - overall crease extended out, Matte dark brown - crease, shimmery brown- lid.

-NYX Cosmetics Adorable Eye Shadow Palette ( Shimmery nude and Matte white - highlight, Matte brown - overall crease extended out, Matte dark brown - crease, shimmery brown- lid.

-NYX Hot Single Eye Shadow in Raven (matte black to deepen the crease)

- Eye Kandy Cosmetics Sprinkles Glitter in Chocolate Chip on the lid

- Lady Moss Beauty Koko Lashes in Foxy (LOVE these for a dramatic look)

- NYX Cosmetics Matte Lipsticks in Siren and Alabama blended together. 

 

Filofax: How I Decorate Wk. 46

Filofax weekly layout

I really love this week's weekly 2 page spread layout for my planner.  I wanted to create something fun, trendy and girly this week especially when I received brand new stamps from Studio L2E.  

I wanted to start filming the way I decorate my pages since I have been getting a lot of requests from Instagram.  People think that I buy the pages already decorated but after much explaining how the products I use and how I go about the process they realize that it's all made by me.  It's so much fun spending a Sunday afternoon (while watching football) to decorate my weekly pages and plan the rest of my week.  I feel organized and ready to tackle the work week and see what I have planned for the weekend.  To be serious though, I think I just like looking at all my supplies- brings me so much happiness. :) 

Since this would be the first time I would film me doing a layout on camera I wanted to create something that everyone could do with a few supplies.  I understand not everyone can go out and buy new stuff every week so I always try to find materials that are accessible to everyone.  For this layout I used a majority of supplies from the Target DollarSpot Section, which I am in love with! You can find cute little pens, notepads, stickers, cards, stamps and stickers in these bins.  However, finding these items can be a little tricky.  In order for me to find some of the items my fellow #planneraddicts posted on Instagram I had to visit 3 different Targets at different times during the week.  At times, I found lots others not so lucky.  

The layout is super easy to do and didn't take that much time to put together.  It's also a fun layout for any time of the year.   The Washi Tape circle stickers add a little touch of sass!  Take a look at the video and view some of the detailed pictures of this week's layout. 

Now lets go over the supplies that I used for the layout.  But first I wanted to show you the Studio L2E Stamps.  The two on the right are Plan It and List It Stamp Sets (the two that I always use for my layouts.  The new one is the Happy Notes Stamp Set which looks like little post it notes, washi tape borders, and a few words (notes, to do, today, to buy).  Super excited about this new set- it will certainly be one of my favs. 

Here are the rest of the supplies.  Hover each picture for a brief description and the direct link to purchase the product. 

If you would like to use my quote card you can  click, save, and print.  I just ask that you link back to me! :) thank you! 

Filofax: How I Decorate Wk. 45

Filofax weekly page Bright Nov

Happy November! Can you believe next month will already be December? This year is coming to an end so fast! Today I bring you this weeks Filofax planning pages with a "Bright November" theme.  I wanted something cheery and playful since it's getting dark earlier now.  

I wanted to start filming the way I decorate my pages since I have been getting a lot of requests from Instagram.  People think that I buy the pages already decorated but after much explaining how the products I use and how I go about the process they realize that it's all made by me.  It's so much fun spending a Sunday afternoon (while watching football) to decorate my weekly pages and plan the rest of my week.  I feel organized and ready to tackle the work week and see what I have planned for the weekend.  To be serious though, I think I just like looking at all my supplies- brings me so much happiness. :) 

With all the inquiries that I get when I posts my layouts I decided to go ahead and film the creative process.  Starting next week you will be able to watch how I go about designing each layout.  Can't wait for this- it will be fun!

  • Heidi Swapp Favorite Things Ephemera Die-Cut Paper Pack 
  • Heidi Swapp Favorite Things Project Life Kit 
  • Studio L2E Plan It, List It, and Kawaii List It Stamps 
  • Willow Washi Washi Tapes
  • Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens 10 Color Pack (love these pens! They do not bleed) 
  • ColorBox Pigment Cat's Eye Queue Inkpad
  • My Mind's Eye Jubilee Sherbet "Peace" Sticky Notes 
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Review: Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation

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The road to trying a new foundation.. 

I'll be honest- I always use the same foundation (MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC40) since I was 16 years old (over 10 years ago).  I'm not too adventurous with  foundations because Studio Fix Fluid works perfectly for me, so why should I change? But now I am on the hunt to find some other foundations to add to my collection.  Who knows there might be a better foundation out there for me. I have  decided to review one new foundation every month for 1 year to see if there is something out there that I will fall in love with.   To start my foundation adventure I decided to try a drugstore brand that I've read about and watched YouTube reviews from several of my favorite beauty bloggers.  

The Maybelline Dream Fluid Touch Foundation was on the top of my list. I was very intrigued to see how well it would wear and what type of coverage it would give me.  I did my research before heading to Rite Aid (Maybelline was 40% off and I had a $4 off coupon- it was perfect timing). I browsed through the Maybelline website to see what they said about the foundation.  

The following is taken directly from Maybelline.com 

Breakthrough texture fuses with skin. A finish so impeccable, yet undetectable.
Exclusive dropper
Medium to full coverage, ideal for normal skin.

Why You'll Love It

Breakthrough liquid foundation texture fuses with skin. A finish so imppecable, yet undetectable.

For Best Results

Shake well.
Unscrew cap. Holding dropper vertically,
allow foundation to drop onto fingertip.
Apply to face as usual.

 

I headed to RiteAid to find the shade, which was not a very good experience the first time around.  Watch the video below and you'll see why.  

MACNC40 Compared to Fluid Touch

Here is a compairson between MAC NC40 with Natural Beige 75 and Sun Beige 85 

Fluid Touch Applicator

Here are my thoughts about the foundation: 

PROS

  • the foundation literally feels like silk! It glides on effortlessly and leaves a satin/matte finish.  
  • the more I layered the foundation it didn't look cakey or look like I was wearing a lot of foundation. 
  • even though it was hard to find a color I found that SUN BEIGE worked for me for my NC40 skin tone.  However, I am interested to see how one shade darker would look.  
  • I usually don't like foundation that has a SPF higher than 15 because it has that unique SPF smell.  I did not find that "SPF" scent to this foundation.  However, I did find a scent to it.. like alchohol? But it didn't bother me once I applied it. 

CONS:

  • I hate the applicator thingy!!! I really wish it came with a pump.  It would make things so much easier. I feel that applying it to the back of the hand and then applying it with your fingers would waste so much products.  With a pump you can pump the foundation directly on to the brush or to your fingertips.  
  • The price is a little high ($10.99) for a 20 ml / .67fl oz bottle.  Is this a typical price for a drugstore foundation? I haven't bought drugstore foundation for awhile so to me this is a little high.  Definitely, check if there's coupons on there to lower the price or wait until drugstores have 40%-50% off or even BOGO (Buy one get one) 50% off.  At least this will save you money and can buy a few other things.  

Will I buy it again? 

I think it's too early for me to give an honest answer.  I really want to dry the darker shade to see if that would be a better match.  If it was on sale again I would definitely re-purchase.  I am eager to see what else is out there for me.  Can't wait to share my findings with all of you!