4 on-the-go Makeup Essentials for Busy Bees

On an ideal day, we’d wake up at the crack of dawn after eight delighted hours of sleep and engage in some meditation and light yoga before getting ready for the day. In actuality, we’re frequently plotting our getting-ready routine down to the second, putting a mobile Starbucks order in as we swipe on lipgloss in the rearview mirror.

Being busy and in a hurry is just a part of life. But there are hacks for a struggle -free makeup routine you can use to do your makeup whenever you’re on the run. These products are fast, non-messy and most most importantly, don’t even require a mirror. You can use them on public transportation, at the DMV or while rushing from your office to a date. Here are the products you need in your makeup bag for a rush-hour makeup fix

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 

What it is: A weightless, waterproof foundation with long-wearing, concentrated coverage in a custom, triangular component for fast and easy full coverage on-the-go. 

Coverage: Full 

Finish: Natural 

Formulation: Stick 

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination 

Lancôme Monsieur Big Limited Edition 

What it is:

A high-volume mascara that delivers bold lash volume for up to 24 hours, now in a limited-edition, pink, glitter tube.

What it does:

The Monsieur Big Mascara features a large brush and an ultra-creamy formula that glides onto lashes like silk and delivers intense volume with up to 24 hours of wear. Ideal for all-day wear, this mascara doesn’t require touch-ups and doesn’t flake or smudge. The brush’s unique shape features soft, wavy fibers to deliver the perfect amount of formula from the very first stroke. This ultra-creamy formula has supple waxes and polymers to adhere immediately to lashes for big, buildable volume and length.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow 

Highlights 

Intense maximized color 

Luxurious powder-cream texture 

24HR long lasting hold 

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24 HR Shadow, an ultra-intense eye shadow that lasts from day until dawn—a 

full 24 hours. This revolutionary formula fuses the ease of a powder with the velvety caress of a cream to create a unique hybrid that glides on effortlessly. And with its unique technology, your eyes are enhanced with pure, magnified pigment. Make a lasting impression without batting an eye.

Revlon Colorstay Finishing Powder

Highlights 

All-day flawless finish with shine control 

Wears for up to 16 hours over makeup 

Lightweight, comfortable feel all day 

Glides on weightlessly and blends evenly for medium coverage 

Oil-free, fragrance-free, and won't clog pores 

Create a Fresh, Flawless Finish

Lightweight and comfortable, this long-wearing pressed powder is the perfect finishing touch to your look. The oil-free, non-irritating formula is ultra-fine and helps minimize shine without drying or caking. Smooth over makeup, concealer, or bare skin for a fresh, flawless matte finish that lasts up to 16 hours*. 

My independence

There are plenty of things I miss in my life such as my dogs that have passed or my friends in Chicago that I moved away from. But I think the biggest thing that I miss is my independence. When I was younger I was able to do everything physically myself.  A memory that I always have is climbing up the cabinet like a monkey to get sweets.  My mom had always hid them from me because I always had too much sugar .
As I got a little bit older, I had a job at a nursing home. Here I was able to do pretty much everything h on my own. I would wheel myself (I was using the wheelchair by this time) up and down the long hallways and if I had to use the bathroom I would go without any assistance. One thing I remember most is serving hot coffee to the residents without spilling or dropping the mugs.
When I was at college I was also still able to do quite a few things on my own like get out of bed and use the bathroom on campus. I liked to go tanning so I would be able to get in and out of the tanning bed myself.
Now I can’t do any of these things myself without assistance. I hate having to rely on other people to do a simple task like using the restroom. I miss being independent and able to do things.

What makes me

Hello everyone!

So I am new to blogging and thought I would give this a shot. I needed something to do with my time  since I don’t work and don’t have a whole lot to do. This first post I will share with you a little about me and what I plan to post about daily.
I was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Chicago, Illinois about 9 years later. I consider Chicago my “home” since I lived there for 16 years. I then followed my family to Columbia, South Carolina and have been here since February ‘16.
I have a twin sister, Jamie, and two older brothers, Mike and Casey. I currently live with Jamie and my parents. Me and Jamie are fraternal so we don’t look much alike.
When I was 7 years old, I tested positive for a rare neuromuscular condition called Friedreich’s Ataxia. Friedreich's ataxia is an autosomal recessive inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. It manifests in initial symptoms of poor coordination such as gait disturbance; it can also lead to scoliosis, heart disease and diabetes, but does not affect cognitive function. The disease is progressive, and ultimately a wheelchair is required for mobility. Its incidence in the general population is roughly 1 in 50,000.
Jamie and Casey had already been diagnosed with this about 6 months prior. Life has been a roller coaster but I’m glad I have my twin sister by my side to support each other when times are tough. We have been through so many obstacles throughout life that makes us strong, independent and smart women today and knows how precious life is.
I’m sure I will be blogging more about FA and my sister and our crazy life experiences. But that is all for now, thanks for stopping by! 😃