Thanksgiving & Black Friday DEALS + NUME Discount

Thanksgiving & Black Friday DEALS + NUME Discount 

I hope everyone had an amazing thanksgiving with your families/friends and the people you hold dear. We had an amazing day with family and it was extra celebrating Laylas first Thanksgiving this year. We are so grateful for our growing family, our big extended family, all of our healthy bodies and minds, and the love God has given us for each other and others. Those are the things i've been focused on this year. We are making traditions with our little ones and it warms my heart to think about how excited Cash is about Christmas and the holidays this year. We got to watch my parents light up their Christmas lights last night and all the little cousins were in awe. It was so cute to see their excitement and how they all ran up to touch the lights.  Having children gives the word Joy new meaning, i know kids age you because of worry, and lack of sleep and running around crazily after them....but they at the same time they have this beautiful ability to make you younger, to see things through their eyes and re-experience life and the little things like Christmas lights in a whole new way. Lights, Santa, hot cocoa, and the beginning of learning to give to a child who doesnt have toys or shoes or a family, its all so beautiful and such a blessing to watch Cash explore the world for the very first time.  So with all that said, im so grateful for my family. Im beyond grateful.  Words just do not convey my heart today.

I wanted to share some of my favvvvorite shops that have Black Friday deals online today! Because if you're like me and have two littles, you are avoiding the mall and the crazies out.  I also wanted to share all the NUME product deals right now! I know some of you missed out on the last Nume curling wand sale that i posted and if you're shopping around for styling tools these are the way to go as far as quality and price (when they have deals going on).  So here are some snippets of my hair (when mommy has time to style it) using the Magic 32mm Curling wand! I  LOVE it.

 

BIG loose curls are a girls best friend. ((disclaimer..sorry for the lame selfie, just wanted to show you the curls)) 

^out with my lady friends^ 

 

^^Day 3 after i curled it, slept on it twice, and wore it up numerous times (5 month old sticky baby fingers are no bueno with long hair)

 

^^Day 4 (where the cover my eyes emoji?) up in a pony looks super cute too^^

 

^^and lastly a quick thanksgiving shot of all 4 us, we barely fit in a selfie anymore! And i love that!^^ 

Here are the best Nume deals today and the first one is throughout the month:

ALL WANDS $28!!!!! expires 12/31/15 code: GOTTACURL

MEGASTAR straightener only $49! code: SANTA -----just for today!!!

(this is my fav straightener, i use it to curl my hair for smaller curls)

60% OFF entire site + FREE shipping code: BF60 ----Just Black friday! 

(excludes holiday collection)

The Titan 3 wand SET is just $69 with code: BFTITAN---Just Black Friday!

Also some other shops with Black Friday deals:

Lululemon: Tons of markdowns

J Crew: 50% off everything

Nordstrom: up to 40% off select styles

Anthropologie: 25% off everything (use code SHOPTOIT)

Gap: 50% off everything

 

Urban Outfitters: extra 30% off sale

ASOS: 20% off everything (use code CYBER)

Big Loose Curls: Nume Curling Wand Deal!

Big Loose Curls: Nume Curling Wand Deal! 

 

Ladies! I had to jump on here and share the latest Nume wand i have been using the last couple weeks for big loose curls! I ordered the Magic 32mm Nume wand and i have been loving it. Its swivels at the end so you never get tied up in the chord and comes with a glove for heat protection so you wont burn your hand as youre curling your hair.  I love that its healthier for your hair and gives extra shine because its 100% titanium.  GOOD news is Nume is offering ANY WAND for $26 dollars today! I recommend this wand but you can also select a different one that works for your hair length and style. I love bigger curls so i went with the 32mm which is 1 inch thick.  You can check out the photo i snapped quickly last week after styling my hair in 5 minutes only the top layer while i was testing it out.  I am so happy with this selection and excited to share that this $149 wand is only $26 from now until October 25th! So hurry on over and scoop one up! Comes with a trial shampoo and conditioner too!

Click here for the link & be sure to use code NUMEFORME: WANDS

Updated Makeup Favorites

Hi beauties, so many of you have asked about what products i've been using as of late on instagram and via email over the recent months. I havent dont an updated makeup post in a whiiiile so its about time i share some of my new favorites and those items that i've been loving for years and years. I've been a makeup lover since i was able to hold lipstick in my own hands...lets just say i could apply it without a mirror and no smudges at age 4 (says my mama) lol. I'm pretty much wearing makeup in every Christmas family photo that i was allowed to.  Its pretty funny!  i was a girly girl but also a tom boy. With that said, i have tried my fair share of makeup, but im always on the look out for items that you can purchase at the local drug store for reasonable prices, however some items you do have to splurge on if you want the same quality.  So here are my current favorites that i use weekly:

Lets start with face... i have used both olay facewash and sensitive lotion for years! I swear by it. Its gentle and an easy routine. I wash my face and lotion twice a day, once in the morning and at night when im getting ready for bed.  After putting lotion on i use Mac studio fix powder foundation. Its so easy and takes me 1 minute to apply and it gives an overall even coat but its not too thick and has just enough coverage. Its pretty much the easiest/quickest way to do your face makeup. I use liquid foundation for special occasians but my everyday, work, and weekend look is with Macs studio fix.  Next I recently purchases this contour and blush pallet and its supppper affordable and does the job.  OKAY, now that highlighter by Becca is a MUST, i have never ever tried a better highlighter.  Its pricey but so so worth it. I apply it to the bridge of my nose and on my cheekbones when i want that glow! I posted the sephora brush i love for blush and bronzer.  I am a huge fan of Anastasia dip brow, its literally the best for brows.. you need an angled brush so i posted the one i've been using above.  I also sometimes use their pencil.  I do Revlon skinny liquid liner for my cat eye on the weekends when i want to add some drama.  I love smashbox exposure pallet that ive been using for almost a year, i use mostly the matte colors.  I found this Milani lipstick at the local drug store and i use the color "matte naked" #61 and its my favorite lipstick ive ever tried... its afforable at just $5 and its SO good you guys.  I sometimes do a tint of revlons "Premium Pink" posted above and this stays on for hours... i just do a tiny dab and rub it all over with my finger because its bright if you apply it like normal lipstick, this will last you forever because youre just using a teeny tiny bit for a little tint..i even put the Matte Milani lipstick over it for a slightly more pink nude, thats been my favorite the past few months mixing the two.    Okay, and lastly i have used the same Maybelline Volume mascara since 7th grade people!! Thats a lifetime, but this is theeee only mascara that comes close (and i might even say better because its all natural, organic, vegan paraban and preservative free) and its by Arbonne..love love love their mascara, ive been using it for a month and i am in love.  So there you have it ladies! You can order through my girl Kelly by shopping (here).  These are my current favorites and i swear by them!

I am dying to try Honest Beauties new line of natural organic products. If you ladies have any suggestions of makeup you love love love please share below in the comments section. Im always looking to try something new!

**^^^^By the way those who have emailed me about the Nume Megastar straig
htener i use to curl my hair in THIS OLD TUTORIAL (click here) i did a while back (also use it daily), i have a new coupon for you, its the Megastar straightener & trial Hydro Punch Shampoo/Conditioner for only $68 total, deal ends October 31st! So get on it!! LOVE this straightener because its rounded so i can curl my hair with it! Heres the link to take you straight to it: $68 with code MEGACLEAN ^^^

 ^^^what you're getting^^^ (: 

THREE DIY Bridal Hair Tutorials

THREE DIY Bridal Hair Tutorials:

Hi ladies, I have partnered with Nume to create three DIY bridal hairstyles that are SIMPLE & stylish for Spring !!! These styles can be done by pretty much anyone, I just cut my hair super short so if I can pull these looks off then they will be even easier with longer hair! First, I wanted to create a simple look for that free spirited bride who is going for more of a beachy vibe, then I created a more bohemian look with a twisted wavy half-updo but added a touch of glitz to dress it up, and the third look is a messy knotted bun with a braided band, this is more of a loose updo for those of you that aren't into a structured tight updo or want a bit of bridal edge.  Check out the different styles below that I created using the Nume Megastar straightener. Most of the time I opt to use a straightener to create a textured wave instead of using a curling iron. Using the Megastar makes doing my hair so easy because it literally takes me less than 5 minutes to style my entire head! It heats up so quick and has a soft handle that is easy to grip and maneuver as I quickly create waves and curls in my hair. 

*Nume Collaboration* see bottom of this post to get a discount code for the Megastar flatiron.

LOOK ONE: Beachy Waves 

1.) Begin with dry unstyled hair. 

2.) Take a 1 inch section starting in the front of your hair on one side,  place the straightener at the top of the sectioned hair. Then twist at an angle while moving the straightner downward towards the ends of your hair while slowly twisting. Then release the hair by opening the straighter.  You should have a curl or a wave depending on how tightly you press and how tightly you wrap the hair around the straightener. If you want a loose wave then don't wrap it as tight around.  The Megastar straightener works so well with styling my hair because it was designed with a rounded barrel so the hair wraps around it perfectly.

To create texture and depth take smaller pieces and wave/curl those. Also, I switch the direction of the curl by turning the straightner away from my face or towards my face for every few sections. This changes up the direction and thickness of the waves giving it a textured more natural look.  Continue this pattern all the way around your head making your way to the other side of your face.  Make sure to get the pieces underneath as well.  

 

3.) Finish off with applying a small amount of argan oil to hair for a piecier finish.

4.) Add a feminine or fun headband to polish off the look!

LOOK TWO: Twisted Half-Updo for A Bohemian Bride

1.) Begin by creating the same textured wave described above using the MegaStar. 

2.) Tease your hair at the crown. I teased three layered sections at the crown. Spray the area with hairspray. Smooth it out if needed.   Apply this light as a feather finishing serum to flyaways and at ends to complete the look.

3.) Take one section framing your face and begin twisting to the back of your head, secure with a bobby pin. Section the hair framing the other side of your face and begin to twist back until you meet the back of your head where your other twist is secured, then overlap it just a tiny bit and secure with a bobby pin. 

4.) Add a bit of glitz to dress it up! Pull out some of your bangs if you want to frame your face.

LOOK THREE: Messy Knotted Bun With Braided Band

1.) Begin with your natural hair whether it is wavy, straight, or curly. If you want to achieve this exact look I used the hair waving process mentioned above in Bridal Look #1. But any texture of hair will work! Then begin teasing the crown of your hair.

2.) Section off the front and sides of your hair and pin forward. In the top right photo you can see this area pinned.  Then take the back section of your hair (the hair left that is not pinned forward) and all in one step lightly grab your hair into a pony tail at the back of your head (pony tail should be level with your ears) then with your other hand grab all your hair and just tuck or smoosh it down into a messy bun & then wrap a clear elastic band around the messy bun. You will have what looks like the bottom right picture.  Now take bobby pins and start pinning in the pieces of hair that are hanging down in the back. The messier the better! 

3.) Take one of the sections that you have pinned forward and beginning braiding towards the back of your head (if you dont braid back then the braid wont lie flat to your head like it is supposed to).  Secure the braid with a bobby pin at the back of your head right above the top of the bun. Then do the other side and secure the ends of the braid underneathe your first braid. Bobby pin down any pieces sticking out of the braid.

The finished product! I love this look! Pull some face framing pieces out if you'd like!

These flatirons are usually $199 but since I have partnered with Nume, I have a code & link for you below to get you SUCH a great deal. I haven't ever had a straightener that has worked as well as this one. The barrel is designed to be rounded so it makes creating waves SO EASY, which if you are anything like me and like your hair wavy instead of straight, this makes my life a whole lot simpler. I also love how it automatically shuts off for you after 30 minutes (NO FIRES here). Its 100% pure ceramic and uses an infared heat light beam! Its no wonder they call it "MEGA". 
Get Your Nume MegaStar Flatiron for just $79 by using code MEGASPRING

Megastar c/o Nume
Photography c/o Kelsey Steindler

I hope you ladies enjoyed the tutorials! Let me know if you'd like to see more of these in the future in the comments section.

XO