Simple, Neutral Eye

I love experimenting with makeup as much as I love a simple fallback option for my busy days. 

Hair of the Day

Hair inspired by Amber Fillerup. She is the braid QUEEN. 

Check out her tutorials on HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Follow her on twitter @amberlfillerup

Follow her on IG @amberfillerup

She posts often about her fab life with her adorable little boy and her husband. Her hair is TO DIE FOR. The braids are amazing. 

Do yourself a favor and get inspired by her now. 

"Day in the Life" IG Project

I've had many requests for a day in the life post on Instagram. If you're interested in how my day went yesterday, check out my IG @modedemommy. 

Brow Products

I often get comments asking how I do my brows. It's really simple, but can take awhile to get the hang of. I'll be posting a brow video this week but in the meantime, here is a list of the products I use.

Make Up and Outfits of the Day

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Current Faves: Basic Make Up

Looks Lately

Check out my Instagram for make up, hair, and outfit ideas :) @modedemommy

Bump Fashion

 35 weeks!

Or somewhere around there...

;)

Dress: Old Navy Maternity

Vest: LC Lauren Conrad

Sandals: Target

Necklaces: Forever 21

Feeling AMAZING today and yesterday. No heartburn, no contractions, plenty of sleep! 

Not sure if baby dropped or if it's just a fluke, but I am loving this. I was even able to eat nearly a full meal yesterday. MIRACLE, I tell you!

This is the same dress from my date night post several weeks ago. It is so unbelievably comfortable! Soft, stretchy, and flattering too. 

I added layered necklaces, the vest, and sandals to make the whole look casual. 

MAKE UP

I was feeling the fall colors today!

Lorac Pro Palette 1 on the eyes

NYX Soft Cream Matte Lip in Tokyo on the lips.

Anastasia Beverly Hills aka EYEBROW QUEEN on the brows

ACCESSORIES

Chains and my fave midi rings from Forever 21

Sandals are ancient from Target

Search "Bump Wardrobe" for more maternity styles! 

Bump Fashion

I'm loving this pregnancy so far! 

It's baby number six for me and by far the easiest.

Of course, one would expect my body would know what to do by this point. 

Working out regularly and eating healthy are a huge factor in how good you feel during pregnancy (check out my pregnancy health post coming this week!)

Here is what I wore today. I must say, it's one of my favorite outfits. 

It's comfortable, affordable, functional, and so so cute. 

Hat and maternity dress are from Old Navy

Denim vest is from LC Lauren Conrad

Sandals and necklace are Target

Outfit of the Day

Went for a comfortable and casual look today - simple, soft, and chic makes for a happy mama. 

Threw my hair in a top knot, added some stripes and sparkles - Voila! 

Shirt is from Poppy and Dot. Very soft, stretchy comfortable. It's not a maternity shirt, just a regular tunic type of item, and as you can see I tied it under the belly. 

Jeans are Mama Jeans from H&M. They have some of the softest and more comfortable maternity pants I've ever worn. Not to mention, they are usually $40 or under!

Also wearing sparkly pink Toms I've had forever to spice it up!

                                      




  

Make up today :) My favorites - Benefit Push Up Liner and MAC Sweet Experience lipstick. 

Be back soon!

Date Night Bump Fashion

I am just loving the maternity selections this year. Shout out to Old Navy for making such a versatile and flattering dress this season!

I love this outfit for a date night with the hubby. It's dressy, comfortable, so cute, and can be dressed up or down.

(Excuse that white spot on my mirror)

Dress: Old Navy Maternity

Shoes: Steve Madden Elusion Leopard Pointed Toe Flat

Necklace: Target

Bracelet: Forever 21

Make up:

Lorac Pro Palette

Benefit Push Up Liner

MAC Myth lipstick with Laura Mercier gloss

Ardell Wispie Lashes

Hair: Curled around a one inch barrel 

Make Up of the Day

Feeling fabulous today so I went dramatic with the eyeliner :)

Deets:

Eyes:

Shadows: Lorac Pro Palette: Taupe in the crease, Garnet to blend, Light Pink on the lid, White on the browbone

MAC Unwind along bottom lash line

Liner: Benefit Push Up Liner on top

MAC Costa Riche on bottom blended out with Taupe

Ardell Lashes "Wispies"

Face:

Benefit 15 hr Primer

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NW15

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC15 for undereye, highlight

Benefit Hello Flawless in Me Vain, Champagne to set

Benefit Hoola Bronzer to contour

Urban Decay blush and gold highlighter on cheeks

MAC Pro Albatross Powder to highlight 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz on brows

NYX Tokyo soft matte lip cream

Eyelash Extensions

My experience with eyelash extensions...

I really wish I had some before photos for you all to see, but I completely forgot to snap a pic. Suffice it to say, my eyelashes are wimpy. I blame it on the Swede blood.

I got eyelash extensions applied about a month ago. The entire process took about 2.5 hours! The beautician has to attach a false lash to each of your individual lashes, one at a time. Although the final product can be breathtaking, there are some things everyone needs to know before making the plunge.

Some things I learned:
1. Do not talk during the process. When you talk, your face moves, as do your eyes, and it makes it very difficult for the applicator. Bring headphones and listen to music.

2. The adhesive STINGS if you get the fumes in your eyes. Do not open your eyes at all during the process, it'll make your eyes water for a good ten minutes.

3. Do not pick a lash extension that your natural lash cannot support. I went for the more dramatic lash and I now know that my wimpy lashes couldn't hold them correctly. They fell off much quicker than usual and did not lay correctly. If you have naturally thick lashes, this won't be a problem for you.

4. You can wear all kinds of eye make up with false lashes. No specialty make up required.

5. You cannot rub or wipe your make up off at the end of the day. You have to use Qtips and go around the lashes as to not disturb the adhesive. Kind of a pain in the butt.

6. It looks pretty odd when the lashes shed from one area fast. You will end up with a big gap in your lashes.

7. Do not wear make up to your appointment. Zero make up anywhere on your face. The person applying the lashes will be all over your face with their hands and it will rub all of your make up off. And also very messy.

Would I get them again? Perhaps, I'm on the fence. I would definitely choose a more natural lash and decide from there at the very least. I would recommend them to someone with thicker lashes. Although that somewhat defeats the purpose of getting lash extensions in the first place.

You never know until you try!

Special Announcement

                      

        Pregnant with baby number six! 

       Photo by Lisa Kunkel Photography

               lisakunkel.zenfolio.com

We are so thrilled to announce that baby number six is on the way! Stay tuned for bump wardrobe, meal plans, and how to live a healthy pregnancy lifestyle. 

Current Faves

My make up routine has changed so much in the last six months, I figured it was time to update a few of my favorite staples.

I am happy to say I have found some great products for oily skin and for summer time!

Going clockwise from top left:

MAC cosmetics Pro Longwear Foundation with SPF: Perfect for oily skin. Has great coverage and amazing stay power. Finally found the perfect match!

MAC 208 eyeliner brush: I've debated on getting this for so long, just because my existing eyeliner routine was solid. I am so happy I went for it! Application is easy and precise! LOVE. 

Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner: Such a great drugstore find! I get Blackest Black and it is gorg! Applies smooth and stays. 

Lorac Get Hot palette: This palette has some great colors for summer - light, warm, and buttery which works great for all skin tones. 

 MAC Mineralize Skin Finish: love this blush in Northern Lights. Coral pink with bronzy undertones along with simmer - perfect summer shade!

Benefit Hello Flawless: Great setting powder or something quick to throw on if you're skipping foundation. Has buildable coverage and a matte finish. 

Kat Von D liquid lipstick in Jeffree: My newfound love. I am obsessed with these gorgeous lipsticks! Bright and bold, dries matte, stays allllll day. These are my absolute fave lip colors. 

Make Up of the Day/Hair of the Day

From Yesterday!

Smashbox "Sable" in the crease (seriously does every brand have an eye shadow named Sable?)

MAC "Pink Freeze" on the lid

Smashbox "Headshot" on brow bone

MAC Playland "Sweet Experience" on the lips

I was going for a springy make up look again. I've been addicted to the Lorac Pro Palette all fall and winter, so I figured it was time to switch it up. 

My latest obsession is the Smashbox Master Class Palette 2. Has a lot of really beautiful shades, perfect for Spring and Summer. 

Sweet Experience has been my go to lip color since I got it. I LOVE this color! So perfectly pink! I can't get enough. 

Make Up of the Day

Make Up of the Day 

Eyes: Smashbox Master Class Palette 2

Nectar in the crease

Headshot to highlight brow bone

Wheat in the outer V

Lorac Pro Palette

Champagne over the lid 

Lorac Front of the Line Pro Liners upper lid

MAC Costa Riche bottom line 

Carnation by Smashbox blush

and the MAIN EVENT

MAC Sweet Experience Lipstick from the brand new Playland Collection. 

In. Love. 

Perfect color for spring and summer! 

Outfit, Make Up, and Hair of the Day.

Shirt from Nordstrom BP

Destroyed boyfriend jeans from AE

Nude patent flats from Steve Madden

Necklace from Target

Make Up

Eyes done with the Lorac Pro Palette

Brows Anastasia Beverly Hills

Top Knot

Outfit of the Day & Make Up of the Day

As a busy Mom to 5, I love wearing affordable, stylish, comfortable, and functional outfits.

 If you follow me on Instagram (@polkadotspirates) you've seen the preview for today's outfit. 

Casual relaxed blazer from Forever 21.

American Eagle skinny jeans with a kick. 

Old Navy nude flats and white tee. 

Make up:

I did light and feminine colors today, using the Lorac Pro Palette on my eyes.

Mauve in the crease

Sable on the outer half of the eyelid

Blended with a crease brush

Then Pink applied on the inner corner and blended out. 

Brow bone is White. 

Eyeliner: Lorac "Front of the Line Pro" and "Urban Decay 24/7" liner

Mascara: Benefit "They're Real"

Blush: MAC sheertones "Blush Baby"

Other products:

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

MAC Pro Shaping Powder in Emphasize

Benefit Hoola 

Baby Proof Style

The day has come everyone! My brand new shop "Polka Dots & Pirates : Baby Proof Style" is up and running under the "shop" tab. 

I'm brand new at this, so if there are any issues, I would love to know about it. Please email me at polkadotspirates@gmail.com. 

Check it out everyone! I hope you all like it :)