What's in my bag

Hello All,
   I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely love watching or reading post where people tell you what's in their bag.  It's an obsession/fascination of mine. You know it's the creme de la creme because you aren't going to waste precious purse/bag space with junk.  Oh heck no! You're gonna fill that sucker up with only the good stuff.  So I figured... Hey, I should also tell people what I carry in my bag... well uh.. backpack lately.  For anyone wondering, my bag came from TJ Maxx, Madison West is the brand and I believe I got this beaut for $29.99.  What a steal!  Any who, onto more pressing matters.  Lets check out the goods :)

a. NYX Slide On Lip Liner (Nude Suede Shoes)- This actually started out as a normal size lip liner.  I use it that much!
b. MAC Studio Finish Concealer Duo (NW20/NC25)- Probably my 3rd or 4th one of these
c. ESSENCE Lip Stick (Cool Nude)- Had this one in the bag since I bought it.  It's a great nude for me
d. VICTORIA'S SECRET EDP (Scandalous)- Just love it, had a few and I always repurchase this scent
e. ORIBE Texture Spray- if you read my dry shampoo blog you know I love this stuff
f. MAC FIX + Finishing Mist- I have this in large size too.  Works great for those of us who love our powder
g. TOO FACED Better Than Sex Mascara- Have the large and have used up 4 small travel size. I tried the waterproof last year and I didn't really care for it.  This however, is the real deal
h. VISEART Petit Pro Palette- I just got this and I love it!  Viseart is worth the hype it gets
i. MAC Singe Eyeshadow (Omega)- I love this stuff.  I read years ago that this was a dupe for the Kevin Aucoin medium sculpting contour... it's not haha.  But it's a great transition crease color for a pale redhead.
j. MAC Single Eyeshadow (Blanc Type)- Zoom in... it's hit pan, enough said
k. FRESH Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment (Nude)- probably one of the newest additions to my bag, I got it in a subscription box and I love it.  I have used Rose before but I like this one a lot more.  I am currently taking accutane and my lips have been VERY DRY and this has helped
l. MAYBELLINE Master Precise Skinny (Brown 220)- This stuff is dummy proof, I would know
m. MAC Studio Fix (NW 22)- I lost count long ago on how many of these I own but they're great on the go
n. BATH & BODY WORKS Fine Fragrance Mist Mini (Tutti Dolci- White Mocha Kiss)- This is my fav in the Tutti Dolci collection!
o. MARC JACOBS Enamored Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer Lipgloss (Sugar Sugar)- LONGEST NAME EVER AWARD but it is that good.  What can I say Jaclyn Hill made me buy it and I don't regret it
p. LORAC Highly Pigmented Creme Lipstick (Duchess).  Think I got this in an Ulta Christmas bundle with liner and a blush.  It's really good. It is my first Lorac lip product and it makes me want to try more.

For those of you still reading... all 2 of you, a final note that editing Jessica wanted to share.  Halo Top Chocolate Mocha Chip is bomb

Let me know what is in your bag.  Hope you all have a great week!

Dry Shampoo

Hello Beauty Fanatics,
    Today I want to talk to you all about the struggle to find a great dry shampoo.  As a girl who doesn't like to wash my hair every day, I am a repeat offender of dry shampoo.  I am an addict.  The first step is admitting the problem, right? I am sure many of you are like me, you want to love dry shampoo because the idea sounds AMAZING.  It is every girl's dream to be able to wake up and your hair look like you've spent 30 minutes on it when in reality you only spent 2.  THAT IS THE DREAM PEOPLE.  Sadly, that often is not the case.  Many products make great claims but often they fail to deliver on their promises.  In this article, I am going to go over some of the best and the worst that I have tried so far.

ORIBE DRY TEXTURIZING SHAMPOO- OKAY PEOPLE I KNOW IT'S NOT DRY SHAMPOO!!!  But, let's be real who doesn't love this stuff??  It is the quintessential item in every basic girl's collection and I am her!  Youtube made me buy it and I make no apologies.  Is this small travel size bottle $22.. yeap!  Is that absolutely outrageous... sure, but who can deny the sweet luxurious aroma that comes from this magic bottle.  It is a repeat buy and it will be for a while.  I use it as dry shampoo and texture spray and it does great for both!  It has a great smell, it has no white residue, and it doesn't leave my hair feeling anything but amazing after using it.  RATING 10.0

BATISTE- I am just going to say it... I DON'T GET IT.  This stuff is terriful. For those of you who've read my previous post, you'll understand.  If not, terribly awful.  Smell isn't great, it's very white on my red hair, and my hair feels awful afterward.  I just don't get the hype.  RATING 2.0

DRYBAR DETOX DRY SHAMPOO- Is it just me or does anyone else think that this product and Triple Sec are the exact same, because I do.  Anywho... I like these.  The smell is good, no major white kick back and it does have a lasting power.   No complaints.  RATING 7.5

PANTENE DRY SHAMPOO- If you all are familiar with Tati you know she loves this stuff and I couldn't agree more.  Smell is A plus, no white residue, and hair still feels great after multiple uses.  There are some that take out the oil more than this one but it is a wonderful drugstore option.  I love it.  RATING 9.0

KENRA DRY SHAMPOO- I don't get this either... this brand is BOMB but this product, not at all.  Doesn't really take any oil out, smell is bad, and it leaves my hair looking like I've had dandruff for days after using it.  It's bad guys.  It's just bad!  RATING 2.0

SUAVE REFRESH & REVIVE- Smell isn't bad, it is kinda fruity.  It works just not as good as others have.  I will use up this product but probably won't repurchase.  RATING 5.0

DRYBAR TRIPLE SEC- I am pretty sure it's Detox just in another bottle.  I guess Triple Sec has a bit more of an alcohol smell but it is very hard to tell the difference.  I'm currently dousing myself in a cloud of dry shampoo to try to tell any difference.  Nope, not one.  RATING 7.5

KLORANE DRY SHAMPOO WITH OAT MILK- MY RIDE OR DIE!!! Youtube made me buy it and I LOVE it.  It is the absolute best at being a "dry shampoo".  My hair has no oil after use.  Its lasting power is nothing short of a miracle.  This stuff is what dreams are made of.  I know they have a few different versions but the oat milk is my fav.  RATING 10.0

Please let me know your favorite dry shampoos or texture sprays.  I am always looking for new ones to try out.