Pink Lemonade

When life hands you lemons you add some pink and make Pink Lemonade Cupcakes!!!

Just in time for summer these cupcakes are the perfect treat to cool you off. I dont know about you but what is better then pink lemonade on a hot summer's day?!? Not only are they super girly and fun but they are full of flavor and so easy to make.

Cupcake:

-1 package of white cake mix without the pudding in the mix.

-1 cup water

-3 egg whites

-1/3 cup thawed frozen pink lemonade concentrate

-2 tablespoon vegetable oil

-About 4 to 6 drops of red food coloring

Preheat oven to 350.

Beat cake mix, egg whites, 1/3 cup pink lemonade concentrate, oil and red food coloring. Beat for about 2 minutes on a medium speed using an electric mixer.

Bake 18 to 22 mins or depending on your oven.

Frosting:

-4 cups powdered sugar

-1/3 cup room temperature butter

-1/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate

-About 3 drops of red food dye or until you reach desired pink color.

Beat powdered sugar, butter, and pink lemonade concentrate using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes or until well blended.

***Dont forget to decorate these cuties by adding straws and little gummy candies. For mine I used sour watermelons! Enjoy xoxox



Big Bad Lashes

VOILA!

Now I have given you a reason to start batting your lashes even more!!

Ardell's new double up lashes (as seen in above pictures) give you twice the lash and thickness for those really dramatic lashes that all us ladies wish to have.  I am not done though, since we are in a heat wave you might be thinking, "well how are these lashes going to remain on my face when I am sweating half to death?" Just use Duo's eyelash adhesive in waterproof and your lashes will withstand any natural disaster. Not only is this adhesive waterproof but it is also in a dark tone so when it dries it becomes black which blends perfectly with the lash strip and is invisible underneath eyeliner. If this doesn't give you a reason to smile, I don't know what will!!!

No More Smudge

As the saying goes "good things come in small packages" and this product is no exception. Clinique's bottom lash mascara is just one of those things that everyone should always have. The brush is very tiny to get the bottom lashes without it going all over your face like a regular mascara brush would. It is also smudge proof so no more raccoon eyes mid day. Another great tip is to apply your regular mascara on your top lashes and then coat them with the bottom lash mascara. This trick helps to keep your mascara from smudging as well. For $10 why not try it, you'll be hooked!

Come visit me at Clinique or go to www.clinique.com

A Little Piece of Heaven

Happy Monday Everyone!

This past Saturday I did my first craft fair and sold my cupcakes finally!!

I got some good feedback on my creations, and a lot of people seemed to love them. I made homemade snickers, oreos, Reese's and funfetti cupcakes. The funfetti ones seemed to be a big hit with the children so I am going to post that recipe since its super easy to make and really tasty.

Homemade Funfetti:

1 1/4 C all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg plus 1 egg white, room temperature
1 tspvanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/8 cup rainbow sprinkles

Oven at 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In a separate bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter until combined. Add the egg and egg white, one at at time, mixing thoroughly in between. Mix in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Fold in rainbow sprinkles.

Bake for 15-18 minutes depending on your oven of course.

Frosting:
1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Cup powdered sugar, sifted
1-2 Tablespoons milk

With an electric mixer, beat the butter for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar on low speed. Add in 1 tablespoon of milk and increase speed to high. Beat for 2-3 more minutes, until frosting is light and fluffy. Add more milk or powdered sugar, if needed. Add fun colored food dye to each batch to create a fun vibrant looking cupcake. I did hot pink and teal. I also put sprinkles on top of some and fruit loops on others.

Pucker Up

Time for all you ladies to pucker up!! This limited edition instant smooth crystal lip balm from Clarins will make you super kissable this summer.
Not only does this lip balm give you the color of a lipstick but it also gives you the glossiness of a gloss and the
comfort of a lip balm which delivers smoother and fuller lips! How could you not love this product? I do!!! Trust me
when I tell you will thank me for this one. Comes in 4 beautiful shades the crystal pink of course is my favorite and
crystal violet my runner up. Don't forget to snatch yours up soon because they are limited.
www.clarins.com

Simple Tips and Tricks

After attending Clinique seminar yesterday I got some good tips and tricks on makeup that are so simple yet efficient for your everyday looks. I would like to share 2 of them that stood out to me with all of you.
1. If you want to achieve a lighter look on your cheeks, say for when you are doing a natural eye or if you have a more mature eye
Just mix a loose powder of your choice with your blush.  It lightens the look of your blush instantly.
2. When your finished applying all of your makeup a nice way to bring all the colors together on your face is to apply blush to your cheeks and then sweep it over the brow bone, forehead and chin.  This allows all the colors to marry.
I hope all of you will use these simple tips in your everyday makeup. Although very simple, they make a great difference! If you try these ideas please email me and let me know how you liked them, I love to hear your feedback.
Enjoy your weekend everyone!!