Routine is boring.

Lately - Life has been pretty routine with work, wedding planning, and preparing for another semester of school. But on Friday my mom and I decided to take a day trip to the beach. If anyone needed a day of relaxation it is my mom. She is the hardest worker I know and even on her days off she is running around catering to everyone else. Since we don't usually get days off together, this was something that we had to do (pretty much for our sanity).

 Morro Bay is our favorite place and the last time I had went was my birthday. It's been a million degrees  ranging from about 105-109 degrees here lately and mixed with the worst humidity. I literally have an afro all. the. time. Going from that to 70 degree weather will make you never want to go back home. Huge hair at the beach is something I can deal with. 

Clam chowder and fish & chips were calling our name.

I think our little day trip was just what I needed to remember that life doesn't have to be so routine all the time. More trips are in the future. Of course not until after our wedding; we need to save every penny until then, because paying for a wedding is crazy expensive.

I'm Engaged + Our Engagement Story

Last night was one of the most amazing nights of my life and I of course wanted to share it. I can honestly say that not many surprises ever get by me, but with the help of my mom, Joe was able to give me the biggest surprise of my life.

My family decided a while ago that we were all going to this Christmas event at a museum in our town. Little did I know that they all knew a secret that my boyfriend had something bigger planned that night. I was really excited because I love Christmas, lights, and hot chocolate. Who doesn't??

It was a perfect night with my closest family. We drank hot chocolate, and looked at really beautiful lights. My mom wanted to get some pictures of us all, so first she asks Joe and I to get in front of this really beautiful gazebo. Before I knew it, Joe was on one knee proposing to me. I was blown away, I couldn't even form words. The fact that I didn't even suspect a thing, not even from my mom was such a surprise. Finally, after realizing what was actually happening I said YES!

Joe knows how much I love Christmastime, so this was the perfect and most beautiful location for him to propose at. I wish we had better pictures from the night, but it was really dark.  I'll personally never forget the moment though so that's okay.

I've never been more excited for anything in my entire life. After almost four years of dating, we knew we of course wanted to marry each other. I'm just so excited that we are officially ENGAGED! I get to plan a wedding and spend forever with my favorite person ever.

Thank you so much already for the sweet words on Instagram and Facebook. I cannot wait to share this journey with you all!





Haul! Bath and Body Works & Cotton On!

Hi everyone!

 

Today I have a haul post because I went to the mall today and they had some really great deals!

 

 

 

So first I have to start with Bath and Body Works! To begin with they were having 2 for 22 on their big three wick candles, and they had a ton of new scents and designs. So I picked up winter candy apple, and cranberry pear bellini which both smell amazing!

Then I had a coupon for a free item - up to 13 dollar value, so I got the sparkling icicles mason jar candle for free!

I then got a mini candle  in black tie that was $4.50, a hand soap in candy cane bliss, and a sent portable for my car in sparkling icicles.

In my email this morning I also got a coupon for 10 dollars off any purchase of 30 or more. So I did that of course, making my total before coupons around 68.00 dollars and I only paid 26.00! I was pretty excited and today is the last day for 2 for 22, so definitely check that out!

 

 

 

Now onto Cotton On, I really needed some beige flats for work and I always am looking for more scarves. Right when I walked in I saw these cute flats that were 50 % off, normally 20.00 and now on sale for 10.00! Then at the register they had scarves for 5.00 with any purchase so I picked one of those up as well!

 

I feel like I had a really successful day of shopping!

 

I hope you all enjoyed this haul!

 

Xo, Vivian

October Favorites!

Hey everyone! I cannot believe how fast this year has wen't by, and now it's almost time to for Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas shopping! If it was socially acceptable I would decorate for Christmas now... anyway I hope you all had a great month, and here are some of my favorite things and moments from the month of October! 

Fashion wise I have been in love with chunky sweaters, I recently bought a few and I love them! The weather here in California isn't quite ready for them yet, but soon enough I will be wearing those! Scarves have been another all time favorite, I will pair a scarf with pretty much any outfit. I feel like they add so much to a casual outfit. 

Onto beauty products, this month I have been using my peek-a-bright-eyes kit by Benefit, It literally has everything you need for an eye look. Hervana by benefit has been another absolute favorite for me, this is the perfect blush for my skin tone. 

Favorite perfume of the month; Noir Tease from Victorias Secret!

Favorite TV show; American Horror Story Coven, this season has been so great!

Favorite moment #1; My mom and sisters got a puppy in Ocotber and I love him. His name is Bambino or Bambi! My pup doesn't love him quite yet, but we're working on that he's too cute not to love!

Favorite moment #2: Pumpkin carving with my favorite people! We had everyone over to our apartment to carve / paint pumpkins last weekend and it was so much fun. We also had amazing BBQ thanks to my momma. 

I had a great month, and I hope all of you did as well! I am really looking forward to the holidays this year! 

~Vivian~

October Ipsy Bag!

Hi everyone!

So I just recently received my October Ipsy bag and I wanted to share all of the products from my bag. This is a monthly subscription service that is only 10.00 a month including shipping!

This months "theme" was the art of beauty. 

1. Full size Zoya nail polish in Giovanna, I was so beyond excited to get this in my bag this month! You could receive one of three beautiful jewel tones and I would have been happy with any of the colors! Such a great formula and beautiful pay off!

2. Buxom Full On Lip Polish "Dolly" - This was another one I was so happy to get in my bag! It is a beautiful color for fall and the perfect size to throw in your bag!

3. La Fresh Oil Free Face Cleanser Wipes set of ten - I had never tried anything from La Fresh before and I am always going through makeup wipes like crazy. The only thing is you for sure cannot rely on these to take off your makeup or to really clean your face. I feel like these would be perfect for the morning when your face is already cleaned and you just need to re-fresh. 

4. Nourish Organic Coconut and Argan Body Lotion - Before receiving my Ipsy bag I had never heard of this brand before, but after trying the lotion I really do love it! It's USDA Organic and also sold at target! It kind of gives your hands a tingling feeling when you put it on and works so great! 

5. Sexy Hair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel - This product was probably the one I was not excited for at all, I have super thick hair and I really don't need any more volume in my hair! I really do enjoy Sexy Hair products though I just don't think I will get much use out of this one. 

I think that overall this was one of my favorite months so far with Ipsy! I was so surprised by the Buxom lipgloss and the Zoya nail polish! I really recommend trying this subscription service out! 

Join me on Ipsy!

~Vivian

Moment of the week!

Hey everyone! This week myself, my mom, and Joe went to Los Angeles for a day trip and to visit one of my grandparents! I wanted to share some of the pictures from our little trip because I had so much fun! The weather was warm and sunny; around 80 degrees! We went to third street promenade in Santa Monica and The Grove. Of course every time we head that way we always have Pei Wei, which is our favorite place to eat!!! We all never have days off together so this was a great day!

I also picked up a couple things from Lush, because I have never tried any of their bath products! 

I hope you all had an amazing week!!!

~Vivian

My Lash Bash Party!

Hi Everyone!! I wanted to share with everyone how my Benefit + Ipsy Lash Bash went last night!

I had such a great time with my friends and family and couldn't be more thankful for the things that I received and was able to give amazing products out to my guests! 

I had everyone come to my place around 6:30 for dinner, desert, games, and fun! My mom made amazing enchiladas and dips for everyone; which was a hit! I made pink cupcakes and had a candy bar.  

We played the purse search game where you see who can get the most points from the items on a list that would be found in a purse, we also did a word search game, and a guessing game! 

Then we all played with makeup and took a ton of pictures! I really had the best time having everyone over to host my first party in mine and Joe's new place! I hope you all enjoy all of the pictures, I am still doing a giveaway I will mention again below! So please enter in that and I will pick a winner on October 5th! 

            

I want to thank Benefit and Ipsy as well as Kacey @sparkliebarbie , I had a great time! 

As for the Giveaway! I saved one guest bag with benefit products! This is a U.S only giveaway and I will choose a winner on October 5th! 

1. Follow me on twitter

2. Follow my blog 

3. Comment down below and let me know you enter!

Also let me know on Twitter!

Thats it!!

Thanks everyone!!!!

Vivianstonexo

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Lash Bash + Giveaway!

Hi Girls!!

lash bash by vivianstonee featuring benefit makeup

I am super excited about todays post....because; I was chosen to throw a benefit + Ipsy Lash Bash!

Basically on September 21st is when the bashes take place and you can invite 9 other girls to attend and receive fun bags! In those bags for the guests is one mini benetint, a mini sugarbomb lip gloss, and a they're real mascara; of course, since it is a Lash Bash! 

(I would include pictures of the lash bash kit, but mine is stuck in North Carolina due to weather :( )

Since finding out that I was chosen to do this, I have been shopping like crazy to get things for the party. I also wanted to include a giveaway for one of my readers! I will keep one guest bag to give away to one winner on October 5th!!

Please comment below if you wish to win a gift bag with the Benefit goodies! I will choose one winner at random and let them know on Oct. 5th

Rules: Follow my blog, google+ this, follow me on twitter @VivianStonee, and retweet my blog!

I am super excited, and will post more when I get my box, which I hope is before my party!

VivianStonexo

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I Heart Fall Tag!!

I did this video with Lindsey! She also has a blog and youtube channel!! http://www.xolindseymarie.com

Pinterest Addiction!

For the past year now I have loved pinterest, but since Joe and I moved into our own place I really have become addicted! Over the past year or so I have pinned so many adorable things that I hope to cook, DIY, buy, etc. (It's really bad for your wallet) When I worked at an elementary school with first graders I would use this website for all of my lesson plans and fun craft ideas for them! I just can't get enough. Now that we are slowly but surely getting our new place all set up and more cozy I have been loving the home decor and DIY section of pinterest.. I literally want mason jars all over my house!

I plan on doing a ton of DIY projects soon, and would love to share them with you all! If anyone has a pinterest and is obsessed as I am, follow me!

 http://pinterest.com/viviannstonee/boards/

Below, is a mini DIY project we did for our entry way!

-Vivianstonexo

What were my summer must haves?

Hi Everyone!!!

Since summer is coming to an end, I thought I would share what my summer must haves were this year!


Starting from left to right-

My bronzer from NYC - I love this powder bronzer, it is super inexpensive and gives me an over all glow which I really need to not look like a ghost!


Jergens Natural Glow - I have so many self tanning products its ridiculous, but I just can't help it. I am a pale white girl who only gets red and burnt in the sun, so I need something to help me achieve a somewhat bronze glow. This product is great, It has +firming and it can be used daily for a gradual glow! The smell isn't bad at all either compared to some others I have tried.

Maybelline Color Tattoo in "Barley Branded" - I love love love this cream shadow!! I use it as either a base for my other shadows which works as an amazing primer, because it stays on for 24 hours; or I will sometimes just use it on it's own! It is from the metal line and it is so pretty and bright!!

Victoria's Secret: PINK body splash - I like using body sprays in the summer for a light but fresh smell and this is very girly and sweet!

Sexy Hair Weather Proof Spray - I recieved this product in my July glam bag and I have used it everyday since! I have really thick hair that gets frizzy with any humidity so I spray this on my finished styled hair to keep it protected!

NYX Butter Gloss in "Eclair" - I love the butter glosses and this has been my absolute favorite!

Benefit Watts Up - When used on the bridge of your nose, around the arch of your eyebrows and the tops of your checks this product gives you amazing highlight! I use this everyday!

Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara - I cannot say how many times I have repurchaced this product, I think it will always be my favorite mascara!

Revlon Photo Ready BB Cream - This so far is my favorite BB cream that I have tried, It doesn't give my an oily face that some other BB creams can give off it really gives great coverage and helps my face stay matte all day along with all of the benefits of a BB cream.

Clean and Clear Morning Burst Gel - I received this product as a sample size and I am in love with it! I never thought of using a gel moisturizer but I like it so much better than a lotion, and it smells like cucumber melon!!

Covergirl Trio in "shimmering sands" - This trio is really popular in the beauty community and it truly does live up to the hype, it is an inexpensive drugstore product that has beautiful colors!

Sunglasses - My aviators from target for around 16.00 have been my favorite pair of sunglasses all summer!

Real Techniques - These two brushes are my favorite! I found them at Ulta for around 8-9 bucks each! They are so soft and really help your makeup go on without streaks!


Those are my summer beauty must haves!!

 

Vivianstonexo

BH Malibu Palette!

In my July Glam Bag from Ipsy.com I received a trio pallet of shadows from BH Cosmetics, I had previously purchased the Malibu pallet while at Generation Beauty in Los Angeles in June. I really wanted to do a review on this palette and show you all the colors!

BH Cosmetics is a great company because they offer really beautiful makeup for a very reasonable price. I bought this Malibu palette for $8.00!! I was drawn to this one specifically because of the bright colors and bronzers it comes with, with summer starting I couldn't say no! The packaging is adorable!!

(Swatches from right side of the palette) 

(Swatches from the left side)

(Swatches from middle face products)

As you can tell from the swatches they are not as vibrant as they are in the palette, however when built up on your eye they really do pop! I tend to use the bright colors on my lower lash line to really stand out, and use the more bronze tones for every day eye looks.

I think this palette is great for traveling because it includes bright and neutral colors along with a bronzer, blush, and a highlighter!

 I absolutely love this palette for summer!

Check out the BH cosmectics website, they always have deals and tutorials on their website! 

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Disclaimer: This post is in no way sponsored, I wanted to share my own opinion on this palette!

~Vivianstonexo~