WOW!!! I cannot believe that it has been over a month since my last post but I can honestly say that this past month has been the busiest month of my life between work, family functions and becoming an Origami Owl Designer I have had little to no time for blogging ( tear :( )
So like I said I have recently become an Origami Owl Independent Designer!! YAYYY!!! For those of you that don't know what Origami Owl is you can visit my personal website ( www.apirateshoot.origamiowl.com) and read the full story there of how it all got started as well as purchase your very own locket that tells your story! You can also like my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OrigamiOwlDanielleAlfordIndependentDesigner?ref=hl) to keep up to date on all the new things coming in the new fall catalog. I also have a contest going on right now to win a free charm of your choice by liking the page, liking a certain picture that is posted giving details about the contest, sharing the picture and commenting on it with the charm that you would choose should you win! (contest ends 8-20-13 so go go go!!!)
Over the past month since I have not been blogging I have watched a few other beauty guru vloggers on youtube and I am getting more anxious to start my own channel to do reviews, tutorials and more?! Let me know what you think and what you would like to see! :)
A few of my favorite vloggers are:
Makeup By Tiffany D
http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeupByTiffanyD
Melphs
http://www.youtube.com/user/Melmphs
Lauren Curtis
http://www.youtube.com/user/laurenbeautyy
Shaaanxo
http://www.youtube.com/user/shaaanxo
So let me know what you think about me starting my own youtube channel and also don't forget to go like my Origami Owl facebook page!
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Sunday, July 7, 2013
J.Crew Factory Haul
Hey Sweets!
I hope that your Fourth of July was full of sparkle and fun!
I recently got an e-mail from J.Crew Factory store that they were having an Independence Day sale and everything in the store including clearance was 50% off plus there was an additional 10% off coupon attached in the e-mail! I was freaking out! Needless to say that I made a trip the next day and I scored some major bargains!
What I got:
Hot Pink Claire Cardigan on clearance for $13.48 Original $49.50
Find it here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/sweaters/wool_blend/PRDOVR~14041/14041.jsp
Blue Seersucker Bermuda Shorts on clearance for $15.73 Original $46.50
Find them here in purple: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shorts/chino/PRDOVR~37175/99102992522/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216~~~216+17~90~~~~~~~/37175.jsp
Hot Pink Dyed Toothpick Jean for $22.48 Original $89.50
Find them here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/pants/denim/PRDOVR~77088/77088.jsp
Yellow Dyed Toothpick Jean $22.48 Original $89.50
Printed Teagan Ruffle Popover for $29.06 Original $64.50
Find it here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/sleeveless/PRDOVR~43853/43853.jsp?color_name=ivory
White Factory Layering Crewneck Tee for $11.92 Original $26.50
Find it here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/short_sleeve_tees/PRDOVR~33514/33514.jsp
Grand Total: $122.91 what a deal!
I love J. Crew Factory stores for this very reason they offer the same quality clothing that J. Crew sells but a much lower price. Don't get me wrong I love J. Crew also and do shop there from time to time!
I hope that you all have an awesome week and I will talk to you soon!
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
I hope that your Fourth of July was full of sparkle and fun!
I recently got an e-mail from J.Crew Factory store that they were having an Independence Day sale and everything in the store including clearance was 50% off plus there was an additional 10% off coupon attached in the e-mail! I was freaking out! Needless to say that I made a trip the next day and I scored some major bargains!
What I got:
Hot Pink Claire Cardigan on clearance for $13.48 Original $49.50
Find it here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/sweaters/wool_blend/PRDOVR~14041/14041.jsp
Blue Seersucker Bermuda Shorts on clearance for $15.73 Original $46.50
Find them here in purple: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shorts/chino/PRDOVR~37175/99102992522/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216~~~216+17~90~~~~~~~/37175.jsp
Hot Pink Dyed Toothpick Jean for $22.48 Original $89.50
Find them here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/pants/denim/PRDOVR~77088/77088.jsp
Yellow Dyed Toothpick Jean $22.48 Original $89.50
Printed Teagan Ruffle Popover for $29.06 Original $64.50
Find it here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/sleeveless/PRDOVR~43853/43853.jsp?color_name=ivory
White Factory Layering Crewneck Tee for $11.92 Original $26.50
Find it here: http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/short_sleeve_tees/PRDOVR~33514/33514.jsp
Grand Total: $122.91 what a deal!
I love J. Crew Factory stores for this very reason they offer the same quality clothing that J. Crew sells but a much lower price. Don't get me wrong I love J. Crew also and do shop there from time to time!
I hope that you all have an awesome week and I will talk to you soon!
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Benefit Haul
*Sorry this is an obnoxiously long post*
Hey sweets!! So today I ventured into Belk to return some Mac products that I recently purchased that I liked however my skin not so much. :( Can you say MAJOR BREAK OUT!! While I was there Benefit was having a "Party" (DJ and all). Being a long time distance admirer of their products and recently falling in love with their It's Potent Eye Cream I wandered over to their counter and was quickly greeted by one of their girls! She immediately introduced her self and asked me what I was looking for and if I had ever used any of their products. I told her that I had recently bought their eye cream and LOVE IT! However I also bought their Triple Performing Facial Emulsion moisturizer but having sensitive skin the SPF agitated my skin and I ended up returning it; that did not discourage me from their products though! With high hopes and big plans for my look she began "making me over" from foundation to eye brows to lips I fell in LOVE with all the products and needless to say I bought them all :) (ooopppsss) Here are the things that I got and absolutely love love love!
Ultra Radiance (Facial Rehydrating Mist)
Use this alone daily, before you put on your makeup, after you apply your foundation and then at the end of your makeup routine to set the look, all while keeping your face hydrated and flawless! Oh the possibilities!
Play Sticks (Foundation in Paper Doll)
This is seriously the miracle stick a lightweight foundation to powder that blends amazingly and covers redness making your face look perfectly flawless! A airbrush finish without the cost!
Boiing (Concealer in 02)
Do away with your problem breakouts and any dark circles! This little pot will do wonders to make your complexion even more perfect! Step into your day with looks to kill!
Hoola Bronzer
No orange in sight here! This bronzer will give you the sun-kissed glow that you have longed for. Look tan without the UV damage!
Dandelion Powder/Blush
This dusty rose blush will highlight your cheeks; giving you a glow that will have people asking you where its from!
They're Real (Mascara)
This masacra is ahhhhhmazing! With a brush that allows you to volumize, lengthen, curl and separate without any hassle of a lash curler and such. This mascara is sure to have people asking you "Are they real"? **Warning do not put on this mascara and then blow dry your hair the heat will set the mascara more and can make it very hard to remove.No heat, no worries.**
Browzings (Brow Shaping Kit)
My eyebrows are something that I have never really done anything to other than waxing them every two weeks. However I have seen the light! Browzings comes with a pigmented wax and powder that allows you to shape and fill in your brows without looking like they are stenciled on.
Creaseless Cream Shadow (Eyeshadow in Skinny Jeans and No Pressure)
WOW! This eyeshadow is very blendable and long lasting! Without the creases of your normal cream shadows. This eyeshadow is sure to make your eyes the feature that everyone notices!
Bene Tint (Rose tinted lip and check stain)
This is the coolest stuff ever! Use it on your lips for a very natural lip color or on your cheeks for a rosy warm color. Every girl loves versatility and this stuff is just that!
So, sweets I hope this post finds you well and gives you a few good ideas of what Benefit products have to offer! Don't be afraid to splurge a little (as you can see I did) we all deserve to pamper ourselves.
"Laughter is the best cosmetic...so grin and wear it!"
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
Hey sweets!! So today I ventured into Belk to return some Mac products that I recently purchased that I liked however my skin not so much. :( Can you say MAJOR BREAK OUT!! While I was there Benefit was having a "Party" (DJ and all). Being a long time distance admirer of their products and recently falling in love with their It's Potent Eye Cream I wandered over to their counter and was quickly greeted by one of their girls! She immediately introduced her self and asked me what I was looking for and if I had ever used any of their products. I told her that I had recently bought their eye cream and LOVE IT! However I also bought their Triple Performing Facial Emulsion moisturizer but having sensitive skin the SPF agitated my skin and I ended up returning it; that did not discourage me from their products though! With high hopes and big plans for my look she began "making me over" from foundation to eye brows to lips I fell in LOVE with all the products and needless to say I bought them all :) (ooopppsss) Here are the things that I got and absolutely love love love!
Ultra Radiance (Facial Rehydrating Mist)
Use this alone daily, before you put on your makeup, after you apply your foundation and then at the end of your makeup routine to set the look, all while keeping your face hydrated and flawless! Oh the possibilities!
Play Sticks (Foundation in Paper Doll)
This is seriously the miracle stick a lightweight foundation to powder that blends amazingly and covers redness making your face look perfectly flawless! A airbrush finish without the cost!
Boiing (Concealer in 02)
Do away with your problem breakouts and any dark circles! This little pot will do wonders to make your complexion even more perfect! Step into your day with looks to kill!
Hoola Bronzer
No orange in sight here! This bronzer will give you the sun-kissed glow that you have longed for. Look tan without the UV damage!
Dandelion Powder/Blush
This dusty rose blush will highlight your cheeks; giving you a glow that will have people asking you where its from!
They're Real (Mascara)
This masacra is ahhhhhmazing! With a brush that allows you to volumize, lengthen, curl and separate without any hassle of a lash curler and such. This mascara is sure to have people asking you "Are they real"? **Warning do not put on this mascara and then blow dry your hair the heat will set the mascara more and can make it very hard to remove.No heat, no worries.**
Browzings (Brow Shaping Kit)
My eyebrows are something that I have never really done anything to other than waxing them every two weeks. However I have seen the light! Browzings comes with a pigmented wax and powder that allows you to shape and fill in your brows without looking like they are stenciled on.
Creaseless Cream Shadow (Eyeshadow in Skinny Jeans and No Pressure)
WOW! This eyeshadow is very blendable and long lasting! Without the creases of your normal cream shadows. This eyeshadow is sure to make your eyes the feature that everyone notices!
Bene Tint (Rose tinted lip and check stain)
This is the coolest stuff ever! Use it on your lips for a very natural lip color or on your cheeks for a rosy warm color. Every girl loves versatility and this stuff is just that!
So, sweets I hope this post finds you well and gives you a few good ideas of what Benefit products have to offer! Don't be afraid to splurge a little (as you can see I did) we all deserve to pamper ourselves.
"Laughter is the best cosmetic...so grin and wear it!"
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Forever 21 Haul
Hey guys! So today's blog post is all about my latest Forever 21 haul! I haven't purchased much from Forever 21 because I have mostly been shopping at online boutiques (blog post about them later!) however I visited Forever 21's website and boy do they have some cute stuff out! I got some very cute stuff for of course an amazing price! I know that some people complain about the quality of Forever 21 clothing being poor but I have found that if you dry clean their clothing it last and looks a lot better than it would if you washed it at home. :) So for my new goodies!
The Essential Vertical Striped Shorts I absolutely love them they are very comfy and a nice material I would say that they are comparable to a few pairs of my J. Crew shorts which I also love!!!
Here is the link where you can purchase! http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_shorts&ProductID=2046690367&VariantID=
The Buttoned Chambray shirt is the perfect sleeveless top to pair with a colored skinny jean like the Matchstick Jeans from J.Crew. It is super soft and a very versatile shirt that you could pair with nearly anything! Every girl needs a versatile shirt and this one is just that not to mention how cute it is!
Here is the link where you can purchase! http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2031857292&VariantID=
This Boxy Floral Print Top is just perfect with the Essential Vertical Striped shorts! It adds a pop of color and is perfect for a daytime to evening look! Pair it with a black sandal or wedge!
Here is the link where you can purchase! http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2035234321&VariantID=
A pair of woven shorts in lime was just what I needed to go with a pink polka dot top that I purchased from Forever 21 a while back! I think that they are now sold out online but check in store you may be able to snag a pair! They are cute and comfortable and are very good quality.
My most favorite buy were my pair of black Open- Toe Demi Wedge Sandals they were sold out online in my size so I ventured in the store and they were unpacking them! MAJOR SCORE! Hopefully they will restock them online! Check your nearest Forever 21 store though you may be able to grab a pair before they are gone! They do tend to run a little big I am normally a 7.5 and had to get a 7 the 8 was wayyy to big!
I hope that these fun finds of mine will help you in adding a little something to your summer wardrobe!
Talk to you soon sweets!
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
The Essential Vertical Striped Shorts I absolutely love them they are very comfy and a nice material I would say that they are comparable to a few pairs of my J. Crew shorts which I also love!!!
Here is the link where you can purchase! http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_shorts&ProductID=2046690367&VariantID=
The Buttoned Chambray shirt is the perfect sleeveless top to pair with a colored skinny jean like the Matchstick Jeans from J.Crew. It is super soft and a very versatile shirt that you could pair with nearly anything! Every girl needs a versatile shirt and this one is just that not to mention how cute it is!
Here is the link where you can purchase! http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2031857292&VariantID=
This Boxy Floral Print Top is just perfect with the Essential Vertical Striped shorts! It adds a pop of color and is perfect for a daytime to evening look! Pair it with a black sandal or wedge!
Here is the link where you can purchase! http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2035234321&VariantID=
A pair of woven shorts in lime was just what I needed to go with a pink polka dot top that I purchased from Forever 21 a while back! I think that they are now sold out online but check in store you may be able to snag a pair! They are cute and comfortable and are very good quality.
My most favorite buy were my pair of black Open- Toe Demi Wedge Sandals they were sold out online in my size so I ventured in the store and they were unpacking them! MAJOR SCORE! Hopefully they will restock them online! Check your nearest Forever 21 store though you may be able to grab a pair before they are gone! They do tend to run a little big I am normally a 7.5 and had to get a 7 the 8 was wayyy to big!
I hope that these fun finds of mine will help you in adding a little something to your summer wardrobe!
Talk to you soon sweets!
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Welcome Sweets
Hey Y'all! Welcome to my blog!! Where I will be blogging about all things fashion my outfit of the day, hair, make-up, shopping and much more! I am going to try and blog once a week to begin with, as time goes on I will begin to blog more often! I will also be creating a You Tube channel where I can vblog some tutorials and other jazz! I hope you enjoy following me on this new journey that I am beginning! So have a awesome rest of the weekend and I will talk to you soon!
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
xoxo,
Sweet Southern Barbie
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