Hey friend,
This season of motherhood not only has me stretched for time, it has me actively SEEKING IT OUT. Like…there’s gotta be more around here somehow right? Otherwise, how is Sarah in the pick up line looking all Lululemon and LV and her kids have matching national shitzu day shirts on while I’m rocking the same cyclical outfits and just hope my kids kinda sorta match?
I struggle with that comparison just like anyone else and let me tell you, some days it’s more a thief of joy than others, and after thinking about it for a while, it comes down to one silly little practice that makes all of the difference.
You see, I’m good at a lot of things, but I’m better at them and more confident when I feel somewhat put together. (I’ll never be Sarah – Brand names don’t mean shit to me & I can’t even remember what day it is, but you do you girl.)
When I take 5-10 minutes to throw a claw clip in my hair and toss a few key products on my face, I feel like a whole new woman, and because I’m not a gatekeeper, I’m going to share this little magic trick with you, too!
Step 1: Toss some CC Cream with SPF in it on your face. It’s lightly hydrating, color corrects like a champ, and it’s sun protection goes along with your up for anything attitude.
Here is the link to my personal favorite. It is SPF 25, and the coverage is incredible.
Step 2: Find an all in one palette. You don’t want to have to look for a million different products, and having them all in one place is a total WIN. Toss on a little contour (cheek bones breed tenacity), add in some blush (you’ll look energized even though your mom brain maybe feels like the undead), use your ring finger to tap some highlighter on your freshly contoured cheek bones (it aids the illusion), and add a rosie colored eye shadow look (Gen Z can’t talk shit if it isn’t beige).
Here is my favorite one and the look I whip together with it.
Step 3: Mascara. It doesn’t have to be a bajillion dollars to transform your eyes from “how is it morning already?” to “bright-eyed and bushy tailed.” I use this Zen mascara and it is only $11.90 regular price. It can also be ordered on subscription, so naturally when I forget to get another tube and then I’m scraping the sides another will just appear on my doorstep.
It’s like that instagram audio going viral of Michael Scott from The Office, “Some days I’m just on fire. What can I say?” You’ll thank yourself later for setting up that subscription…oh and it saves you 25%!
Bonus level – if you really want to feel like the queen bee, through a little lippy on and rock that vibe. Because it was all in one place and could be applied quickly, you’re ready to crush your day.
Need some help exploring and using these products? Let’s connect on social media and you’ll find some of my lives and tutorials there!
xo. –
Carly
PS – If you keep reading my goofy rambles, I hope you can feel my gratitude from afar. Writing is healing and humbling to me. In helping and chatting with you, I’m often giving myself the same pep talks and positivity that I need/crave, too. We are all in this crazy life together and the helpers and healers are often the big feelers processing it all in whatever way shape or form they can. This blog is mine.
moxie makeover. 
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