Our favorite drug store beauty products

When you find affordable beauty products that are actually good, you just have to share it with your girlfriends!  These 8 items are products we use daily/weekly!

Mascara PRIMER - A game changer!!  Seriously you'll love this!  We were not blessed with long beautiful lashes, so we have to create them.  This primer really helps to thicken and add just a little more to your lashes for your mascara to "stick" to.  Let it dry slightly before adding your mascara over top.

Mascara - We've both been using this mascara for a few months now and love it!  We always get the Blackest Black color.  This used with the primer above is an amazing duo!

Concealer - So good!  Used daily under eyes to create an even skin tone and look refreshed.  I use the color "light".  I apply this with my damp beauty blender.  I actually also use this to dab on my lips before applying my lip liner and lipstick.  I find that my lipstick stays on better.

Conditioning Spray - I use this daily when I get out of the shower.  It helps when brushing through my wet hair so that there is less damage from brushing.  Also adds moisture to help strengthen my hair from heat styling damage.  

Liquid Eye Liner - The best eye liner that I have found to glide on smooth and actually be dark enough in color.  I've tried so many liners in the past that barely give any color.  This one is really good and lasts all day!

Make up wipes - I use these every night after I wash my face to get any leftover eye makeup off.  They are super gentle and smell amazing!

Foot cream - Amazing!!  This has helped my dry feet/heels so much!  I rub on daily after showering.  No more cracked heels!

Essie nail polish - About a year ago, I stopped going to the salon to get dip nails.  It was getting expensive and I found it hard to find the extra time.  I went on the hunt for the best white nail polish.  Found it!  My absolute FAVORITE white nail polish is the color "Tuck it in my tux".  If you love white polish - you have to try this!  I always use a primer, then apply 3 coats of this polish, and finish with a top coat.  I can usually go a whole week with this nail polish looking good.  

Do you have a drug store beauty favorite?  We'd love to hear about it!!

Top 5 Reader Favorites from Last Week

If you don't follow along on Instagram, you might have missed these top favorite looks from last week.  And that would be sad.  

So, we thought we'd share the top 5 favorite reader favorites.  All of these are perfect for now and moving into Fall

#5

Leopard Pullover

We love how chic this black on black leopard is.  If you are wanting to give the leopard trend a try, this is a classic way to do it.  Has unique side zipper details on both sides.

See full outfit details here.

Ready for School with Walmart

It's here!  

Wednesday is the first day of school for us.  

We've gotten fresh haircuts, and thanks to Walmart - all the school supplies and on-trend clothes to get them off to a good start. 

Walmart  has been our go-to stop for affordable - and stylish! - back to school clothes.  From leopard to unicorns to JoJo Siwa - so many options in the trends they are loving!

Walmart makes it so easy to shop by grade.  Did you know Walmart now offers "next-day" shipping on many items?  And you can get free shipping over $35!!  

Leopard pants // Unicorn tee // Sequin sneakers

Victoria Emerson for Fall - BOGO FREE

Not rushing through the end of Summer at all...my kids still have a few more weeks until they head back to school and the weather here totally still feels like Summer, but Fall is my favorite season of all.  

I love everything about it.  

The transitional styles are some of my favs...shorts/skirts with booties...light sweaters...jeans with tanks.  But even with the changing of my wardrobe, one thing that I don't really change, is my jewelry.  My go-to Victoria Emerson wrap bracelets transition perfectly. 

Colorful Wrap Bracelet c/o // Double Wrap Bracelet c/o // Thermal Tee (5 colors) // Skirt, similar here and here // Booties 

Aruba - Where to stay, what to do, what I wore!

Our first trip to Aruba was back in 2014 for our honeymoon.  After 2 glorious weeks, we still weren't ready to leave!

We love it there and have been wanting to take the kids.

  Today I'm excited to share all the details of our trip!  From our favorite restaurants, what activities we did and all my outfit details.  So be sure to scroll down to the end.  

One thing we did a little different this time, was use a travel agent to book our hotel and flights.  It was amazing and I highly recommend using one!  No stress and she detailed a few options for us to pick from and found us the best deals. Definitely saved us SO much time.  

If you are interested in using a travel agent, below are the details on who we used.  This is not sponsored - we were just highly impressed with Nicole and our trip was super smooth!  Everything was done over the phone and email so even if you aren't local to the Columbus, OH area, I'd still highly recommend!

http://wanderluxetravelagency.com

email: hello@wanderluxetravelagency.com

This time, we stayed at the Hyatt.  I highly recommend staying there!  It was fabulous. 

Look at this view from our room!  Tropical vibes everywhere.  

Back to School with Walmart

YAY!  It's back to school time!

I absolutely LOVE Summer break with the kids but there is something so exciting about Back to School.  School supply shopping, new sneakers and fresh clothes.  Looking for one-stop shopping?  You can get everything you need at Walmart!  

Every child has their own style and I want my kids to go back to school happy and with confidence.  I am so excited to team up with Walmart Fashion and have my youngest share her style and favorite outfit choices.  It's a big year for her - First Grade!  Which means school all day. 

She loves dresses, skirts, and tutus!  Most days you can find her in one of those.  We love finding pieces that are also school/playground appropriate.  Add sneakers or closed toe shoes and she's ready!

Be sure to scroll through the post to see all her favorites and more items she picked out from Walmart!

Pleated Dress // Sequin Sneaker // Backpack

My ruffle cold shoulder tee

Summer Wrap Bracelets

As you know, we always have a bit of jewelry on with every outfit.  

We aren't over the top with our accessories, but we love to add a little sparkle and shine to our looks.  Usually it's with a simple necklace, a statement earring or fun bracelets.  Our favorite bracelets are the wrap bracelets and boho cuffs from Victoria Emerson.  Their handmade accessories are beautiful and there is a style for every woman.  

Luckily for you all, right now they are 40% off!!! (use code Summer40)

Black Lace Trim Cami, similar in stock here // Tie Waist Shorts, same brand here and here // Buckle Wrap Bracelet c/o // Large Cuff Bracelet c/o // Wrap Bracelet // Crossbody Bag, in stock here // Clear Sandals