Spiked Thai Coffee

I am a huge coffee lover and this spiked Thai coffee is not only amazing first thing in the morning (advisable only on your day off or vacation) but it's also super decadent and makes the perfect dessert after a long Friday.

You'll need:
Kahlua
Sweetened condensed milk
Coffee
Whip Cream
Nutmeg

First brew a cup of coffee. I used a K-cup for a couple reasons. First is that it's the easiest way to make a single cup and I generally am the only one who drinks coffee in my house. The other is that I love adding layers of flavor to drinks and starting out with a flavored coffee base just adds to the deliciousness. To your freshly brewed coffee add in an ounce of Kahlua (a coffee flavored liquor) and a tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. You can always add more or less depending on how sweet or strong you want your drink. Add as much or little whip cream as you'd like and a sprinkle of nutmeg on top. Or cinnamon if you prefer. Or even sugar or sprinkles. It's really up to you. It's also nice to add in a flavored syrup or extract for even more flavor depth. This is really a drink that can take so many different turns, which is why I love it so much. I've given you a base to start with but what you do from there is entirely up to you and your tastes. Happy mixing! XO

P.S. Leave me a comment if you make any variations of this and let me know how it goes!

Basically...

I've been a terrible blogger lately. No, it's true, I have been. I could come up with a million reasons why but it doesn't really matter. What I can say is that I hope to be more organized and stick to my schedule this month, even if I'm sleep typing.

It's also true that I'm what could be called a basic bitch. I like vanilla lattes, white backgrounds, copper decorations, and my clothes consist of a mostly black color palette. This, however, will not be changing. It's true, my style is basic, but I like it that way. I like the fact that 9 times out of 10 I can grab a top and pants and look put together without putting much thought to it. I can throw on any type of jewelry and it will go with my outfit because my outfit will be simple. I like that I can buy a shirt with fun details but because it's in white it still "fits" into my wardrobe without me giving much thought to what I'm wearing. Basically, I like being basic.

Top: Forever 21 here
Bag: Forever 21 similar here

I hope all my friends are having a lovely week so far! XO

BH Cosmetics Blush Duos

I've been wanting to try these BH Cosmetics Blush Duos for quite sometime as I can never resist a good blush/highlight combo (two of my favorite beauty products EVER!) and for only $5.00 a piece it's a great price. There are 5 different sets to choose from; I chose Lilac and Daisy as they were both different from anything else I own.

The packaging is absolutely adorable, with each set featuring pictures of the namesake flower and containing a convenient mirror.

The Lilac is a gorgeous pink-purple shimmer blush with a pink toned highlight. This duo is super natural and really pretty on the cheeks. I've been wearing this one almost everyday. 

Daisy is a gorgeous matte pink coral blush with a golden highlight, which will look gorgeous in the warmer months, especially with a nice tan.

The blush goes on natural but is buildable for a bolder look. The blush and highlight are super soft and buttery and easily blendable. I'm tempted to get the rest of the blush duos. You can purchase them here.

Have you guys ever tried these blush palettes? XO

Lorac Pink Champagne Palette

Lorac is a brand that is huge in the beauty world and their unzipped palettes are all the rage. Admittedly I haven't tried any of their palettes, or anything else from the brand. As always, what drew me in about this palette was the affordable price point, cute packaging, and the fact that the palette is a multi-use product. I purchased the Lorac Pink Champagne Palette for $19 on Amazon here. The quality of this palette is amazing, the colors are highly pigmented and super buttery and blend-able. The highlight in this palette is gorgeous and shimmery and I love the neutral eyeshadow colors. The small size and big mirror make it perfect for travel. It's quickly become one of my favorite palettes.

The palette contains 4 neutral eyeshadows; 3 matte and 1 shimmer and a bronzer, highlight and blush trio. The bronzer and blush are both matte while the highlight is a gorgeous shimmery white. The quality of this palette is ah-mazing, especially considering the price point. I would highly recommend this palette whether you're on a budget or not.

Have you guys ever tried anything from Lorac? XO

Waterproof Eyeshadow Palette

I received this palette from Born Pretty Store and I was super excited to try it for several reasons. First of all, my eyes water like crazy so waterproof makeup is a must for me. Another reason is because I love shimmery eye shadow and this little palette is full of glittery goodness. Not to mention it's compact so perfect for travel. It's $4.99 for a 12 shadow palette so it's also a total bargain.

The pros of this palette are that the shadows are indeed waterproof, as tested on my hand, with no primer used. However, the glitter in the shadow does wipe off with water so you're left with matte color, which is kind of a bummer if you're intent on the shimmer sticking around, but nice if you're looking for lasting color. Results may be better with an actual primer being used. I also love the sleek packaging and the color range. The colors are neutral enough for everyday use, but unique enough with the shimmer for special occasions.
The cons are that the top row of shadows are incredibly sheer. They're nice if you want a glittery finish over a similar color, but as far as using those colors on their own you'll get very little color payoff. The bottom row of colors are a lot more pigmented but still semi patchy. If you use a primer first you'd probably be a lot better off.
Overall it's a fun little palette but I probably would only use it when I want to really punch up the sparkle factor. It's still a bargain at $4.99. You can find it on the Born Pretty website here. Mine is in the shade 1916-05.

If you purchase from Born Pretty remember to use coupon code KSPH10 for your 10% savings. XO

Weekly Roundup : Friday Faves #24

I have so much to say on my favorites because I haven't done one in quite a while. I won't overload you all at once, but I do I have a lot I've been loving lately.

I've been loving felt tip eyeliners for quite some time and since NYC makes my favorite liquid liner I decided to give theirs a go and I was not disappointed. It's super black and long lasting and the best part is it's super affordable.

I'm sure you've heard all about this journal by now as it's all the rage atm, but I love this Q&A a day style 5 year journal. Sometimes I want to write but don't have it in me just to pour words out onto a blank page. This journal asks a simple question each day over a 5 year period so you can see how differently you answer each year. It's a fun way to get a little writing in each day.

This e.l.f. blending brush is my all time favorite for contour. It's fan shaped but also dense so it's the perfect brush to blend out product.

This Glamour to the Rescue cream bath soap has been my absolute favorite bath product as of late. It foams up beautifully and it smells really good.

I love all things blog related, including reading all my favorite blog posts daily. One of my absolute favorite bloggers is my good friend Ella from In Ella's Element, including this post on women's magazines and their content and influence. Ella's blog ranges from beauty posts to serious content and I absolutely love Ella. I definitely recommend checking her blog out!

Those have been my favorites for the week, let me know what you guys have been loving! Happy weekend everyone! XO

Pete's Island

This drink is one of my absolute favorites. It all stemmed from my husband's love for Cape Cod's. Enter in our good friend and former bartender, and we were introduced to the Sea Breeze. This is my husband's spin on both those classic drinks!

You'll need:

Pineapple Rum
Coconut Rum
Triple Sec
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Ice
Shaker
Jigger

This is another simple drink to make and makes approximately 4 drinks. In your shaker full of ice pour in 1 oz pineapple rum, 1 oz coconut rum, 1 oz triple sec, 2 oz each of the pineapple and cranberry juices and shake all together. Serve over ice.

*If you want it stronger, add more alcohol, if you want it weaker, dilute with more juice; these measurements are, of course, our personal preference!

One day closer to the weekend! Happy Thursday everyone! XO