My obsessions

There should seriously be a makeup junkie support group for people like me. I am not even joking. I LOVE makeup, almost as much as I love my husband or my job.

Just a little background on my makeup experience - I did not start wearing makeup until I was 15 .. ish. My mom took me to the mall one day and had my makeup done by one of the ladies at the Clinique counter. That was the day that I fell in love with eyeliner. If you know me, you know that I loves the liner. Especially the winged 'cat eye' liner. And it's interesting for me to look back and see how different aspects of my makeup has evolved. Other than the eyeliner, I wore some mascara and maybe some bronzer (another obsession). The day my makeup life really changed was when I starting working at Visage. There were so many products and so many fun things you could do with the makeup that I never really thought about. This really spiked my interest and my passion for skin care and makeup really evolved.

Skin care products I'm obsessed with:

Treatment products :

CosMedix Define

This product is a Vitamin A Resurfacing Treatment. I use it at night to keep my skin clear and prevent wrinkles. It smells like lemon and is lightly hydrating. This stuff has made such a change in my skin texture and tone!

Biomedic Conditioning Solution

This is the toner I use after I cleanse. It's AMAZING! It has salicylic and glycolic. It keeps my pores clear and helps to control oiliness.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

I use this everyday, once a day after I cleanse. It makes my skin SUPER soft and glowy.

Makeup brushes I'm obsessed with:

Bare Escentuals Full Flawless Face Brush - I use this for my foundation as well as bronzer and sometimes blush

Glominerals Dual Liner and Brow Brush - My favorite brush for my brow powder and heavy liner

MAC 217 Brush : This is a great blending brush for concealer

Jane Iredale Dome Brush : Favorite brush for liquid foundation. It takes less time to apply and blends awesome

Glominerals Crease Brush : Great to apply crease shadows or smokey eyes

Makeup I'm obsessed with:

Foundation : Jane Iredale PurePressed and Liquid, Glominerals Liquid

Blush : Smashbox Soft Light Prism, Bare Escentuals Sorbet, Bare Escentuals Morning

Eyeliner: Stila Smudge Pot Black, Smashbox Pencil Liner

Brow Powder : Glominerals Brow Powder Duo Brown

Concealer : MAC Studio Fix Concealer (really heavy), Jane Iredale Active Light, Jane Iredale Disappear

Lipgloss : Bare Escentuals 7 Layer Cake, Buxom Katie, MAC Dazzlegloss

Lid Primer : MAC Paint Pots!

Face Primer : Colorescience Wild to Mild

Lashes : Jane Iredale Lash Extend, Bare Escentuals Volumizing Mascara, Jane Iredale Thickening and Lengthening Mascara Black Ice, Sephora Lash Pump

Obviously I didn't want to overwhelm my list of favorite products, so I just named a few of my top favs.

Makeup makes me feel better. It's like my 'up' drug. There is nothing that can't fix a bad day like a new lipgloss in my opinion. Yeah, I don't understand why some girls don't wear makeup, but I'm sure they're thinking "Why does she wear so much makeup?" I respect the natural girl but it's possible to look 'natural' and still be wearing makeup.

I wanted to go through my makeup drawer and take an inventory of all the stuff I have but I'm too lazy. :)

One year down, a billion to go..

It's crazy to think that exactly 365 days ago, I was getting married to my best friend. I remember waking up that morning, getting in the shower at 9, doing my makeup, getting everything in the car and heading over to my in-laws house where I had my hair done. Derrick went to the gym that morning to help with the gitters. At 12:30, we headed to the temple where Derrick met us all dressed and ready to go.

During our sealing, I remember looking at Derrick and thinking "Woah, this is totally happening right now". When I first met Derrick, I was otherwise engaged with a guy from high school who I was currently dating, not seriously because he was going away to BYUI, but committed enough that I wasn't dating anyone else. Derrick was honestly not like anyone I'd ever dated, partly because he was older and a return missionary. He was that 'let loose' type of guy who always had a unique outlook on things. I remember writing in my journal that I thought he was "immature, and childish, but tons of fun". He was different, I knew that immediately. What I didn't know, was the difference he would make in my life forever. Derrick is one of the most amazing, loyal, selfless people that I've ever known. He always makes an effort to be a great friend and is always willing to help people out when they're in need. He has been such an example to me and has made me want to be better. Marrying Derrick was the best thing I've ever done.

What I Expected : Honestly, I expected marriage to be a lot harder. It seems like people were always telling me "The first year of marriage is the hardest" yada yada yada. But really, our first year has been a blast! Yeah we fought but when I look back, it was never anything THAT serious and was always resolved quickly with a hug and kiss. I think marriage has been WAY easier than dating was for us. But maybe because we dated for 2 1/2 years, this transition has been more natural, therefore easier.

What I Didn't Expect : I didn't expect all the responsibilities of being married adults. Bills, car payments, taxes, insurance, car insurance, life insurance, house insurance. Seriously, sometimes it feels like it's never ending!

What The Future Holds : In the next year of our marriage we are hoping to get most of our house projects finished. We're going to pay off Derrick's car! Are kids in the cards this coming year? Probably not, unless something miraculous financially wise happens. Hopefully this next year Derrick will go back to school.

Whatever happens, Derrick and I will be together. Through thick and thin, in this life and the next. Forever. I love you babe!