MIA.

Yup. I have definitely been MIA. Lots going on here... explain soon, but I have been a weeeee bit overwhelmed recently. 

This song is so fitting, and just calms me so much. Not only is the message in this song so important, but goodness gracious, is this not one of the best live performances from our girl??

Enjoy. Goosebumps. SHEW Carrie ;) 

Sooo... are you sleeping naked?

I can't tell you how many questions I got from my #sleepnaked tweets! haha, it was hilarious. While some of you may actually enjoy sleeping naked, that is not exactly what I am talking about here.

I am talking about sleeping naked, like sans makeup people. We all spend hours and hours researching, applying, and buying makeup... but it is JUST as important (if not more!) to know how to properly remove it!!

Sleeping in your makeup is a big no no, and not just because it messes up your pretty little pillow case. TRUST. It also effects how you look over time, and I know I am not the only one who wants to keep her twenty-something skin ;) 

Other reasons to remove your makeup include: 

1. Your pores will appear smaller! Not allowing makeup to build up in your pores and cause breakouts is a HUGE plus in my book. 

2. Most makeup products contain numerous chemicals that when aren't properly removed can cause damage to your skin in the long run. 

3. It allows for the natural exfoliation process of your skin, which will prevent your skin from looking dull! 

4. Leaving eye makeup on can cause the skin around your eyelids to dry out, and we all know that is no bueno, moisture is the key to youth people! 

5. Properly removing lip makeup can prevent your lips from again prematurely! 

And this is why I am encouraging all of you ladies to #sleepnaked!! Swisspers Cotton is doing a huge giveaway for those of you vowing to take it all off, and sleep naked! Just visit their facebook page here!

You know what helps me sleep naked? 

{fantastic little headband I got at Bed Bath and Beyond. You don't even need a pony tail holder, it just keeps all your hair up!}

and these. Swisspers cotton rounds. They come in all different sizes and types. The exfoliating ones have little scrubbies on one side to help remove that makeup, and dead skin cells! LOVE!

As well as their products to remove makeup, they also offer wedges for application of makeup, lotions, toners, you name it.You can find these super cute pink and black items sold at most drugstores, and you an find tips on taking it allllll off right here! 

Now, I know all too well that sometimes you are just too darn tired, or perhaps you were out a liiiiiittle too late (talking to you college girls) to take off your makeup. I use to do it to. But STOP it!  Join me in vowing to sleep naked for the health of your skin! I promise you will thank me in ten years!

Check out the Swisspers Facebook page to enter into a giveaway to win $50 and a years supply of Swisspers products!! Click HERE! 

Now who wants to sleep naked with me?!? ;) 

xoxo

Help for my friend Juliana...

One of the things I love about having this blog, is being able to have a voice. If I can reach one person, to help make a difference for my friend Juliana, then that is fantastic. 

Please take the time to read this post I did on Juliana in June.

I saw this on instagram last night, posted be her husband, and I knew I had to help. 

We can help her today by texting WISH to 80077. That is is. Nothing to fill out, just a simple text and $5 will go towards helping this family afford Juliana's life saving treatments. 

She just wants her life back. The part that just hits me the most is she was just like any one of us. She married the love of her life, had a beautiful baby boy, and now she just wants to live that life. 

If you can help, please do. Also please keep this sweet momma and her family in your prayers.

xoxo

Versona Accessories Grand Opening in Lexington!

Hey ladies! Happy FRIDAY!! Now where is my pinot grigio...

Anyway, Lexington girls: listen up! 

Yesterday was the grand opening of Versona Accessories in Hamburg! And let me just tell you, I was NOT prepared for what I was walking into. 

It was love at first chandelier sighting.

Versona Accessories is a unique fashion accessory store that literally has ANYTHING you could want , and tons of stuff you didn't even know you wanted! But you DO. ;)

Everything is organized by color, so it makes finding what you are looking fro super easy. They mostly have accessories-jewelry, scarves, headbands, bags, you name it-but they do have some clothes and shoes too. ALL super reasonably priced. I was shocked.

I of course gravitated to the browns and golds. CANNOT get enough for fall. I got this cute little brown sweatery thingy.

UK fans anyone? Well look at all this wildcat friendly paraphernalia. Definitely got the bottom blue bracelets...

And of course we had to document the pinks...

And the uber girly/romantic... 

These were two of my favorite purchases. The ones on the right look just like the Kate Spade ones I have been coveting! 

Also, in the back of the store there is a gift department filled with perfect little things to get your girlfriends whatever the occasion may be.

How cute is this jewelry holder? Me likes.

I know they have stores mostly in the south, but they are growing fast! If you live in Lexington or Louisville, definitely check it out!

And because I love this place so much, I am giving away a $25 gift card! Let me know if you want it by leaving a comment letting me know you liked them on facebook ;) xoxo

Beauties and a Twitter Party!

Hey girls! Just wanted to share some pics from my SF wedding this weekend. We had SO much fun, these girls were awesome and I'd sassify them again any day! You may recognize some of the girls from the bloggy world ;) 

Rebecca (the flawless bride!) was absolutely perfect. LOOK at her dress!! That bow... I WANT.

Also, change of subject. Wanna sleep naked with me on Wednesday? ;) Join in the fun, 10/17 at 9pm EST and find out what the heck I am talking about.

Don't miss out! #sleepnaked

;) xoxo,

PinkLouLou Fall Fashion Must-Haves!

Wanna see some of my favorite fall must-haves? Blogging today over at Brittany's blog! 

xoxo, 

Target Finds!

Girls, I am so excited to share my recent Target goodies with you. My friend Ashley showed me her little Jemma Kidd on location kit, and I immediately ran to Target. 

I have never used any of the JK line, but I fell in love. I have been trying to cut down the size of my purse makeup bag, to strictly necessities. This compact is PERFECT, as it has concealer, eyeshadows, highlighter, and a blush/lip combo color. Did you also just hear angels singing? 

It is super thin AND has a large mirror. It is pretty much genius and makes it super easy to have touch up essentials on the go. 

I went with the Dare to Bare color compact, because it was a bunch of pretty pinky neutrals which are right in my wheelhouse. I also picked up the Revlon Super Lustrous gloss in pink whisper, which goes perfectly with the dare to bare set.

I am wearing the eyeshadows in these pics (also showed ya my half up dirty hair, which apparently I failed to notice resembles a  mullet, HA!)

Eyeshadows and gloss in this pic...

Seriously, this compact simplifies the whole travel makeup process. You just need this, some pressed powder, and lipgloss, and you are all set. 

Trust-you need. Thank me later. 

Does anyone else have a hard time finding shoes they like for winter? I really do. Yeah I have tons of boots for dresses and tights etc, and I have normal closed toed heels, but I always have a hard time finding casual, closed toed shoes, WITH a heel. I mean common, I have to have heels, all my favorite jeans are heels jeans. It's just me, go with it. 

So anyway, whilst perusing Target with my makeup finds in tow, I found these little gems, but they were out of my size. Sad.

But luckily I remembered if I ordered online it was BOGO 50% off! So I hopped on the computer and  also picked these up at half price! 

So now I have two closed-toed-comfy-more-casual, little booties coming my way for fall and winter! 

Also, not only do you get buy one get one 50% off, but if you spend $50, you get an additional $5 off AND free shipping. This is so Bargain Blonde of me ;) 

If you need me, I'll be stalking the mail  man for my deliveries, or touching up my eyeshadow with my new JK compact ;) 

xoxo

28 is the new black.

Well, post birthday girl here. Oooooh OOOOOOOH (baby momma voice).

It never fails, I cry EVERY year on my birthday. Every one. HA! I always get so overwhelmed with how sweet and thoughtful everyone is. I am truly truly blessed to have so many wonderful and loving people in my life, and I don't deserve it!!

Thank you to everyone one of you who wished me a Happy Birthday. It truly means the world to me!

My morning started extra pink, when my boss had pink flowers, a pink ice bucket, and a pink Barbie cake waiting for me at the office! She's quite frankly-the best boss ever.  She said when she was making my cake her daughter said "Who is Allison, and WHY does she get a Barbie cake..." HA. 

I also got LOTS of Gigi cupcakes throughout the day. From multiple people. I guess I have a reputation here... 

I spent the afternoon having mimosas at my hairdresser's, getting a surprise pedicure, and having dinner with my family. 

It was a great way to meet 28. 

Then last night, I celebrated with my girlfriends!! They are the best friends a girl could ask for, and I don't  know where I would be without each one of them!

The girls got me THESE fancy babies for my birthday!! Aren't they glorious?!

I love them so much. 

Do you love or love? ;) 

they also got me these sassy pants that I cannot wait to wear for fall!

I have them in royal blue also, and they are hands down the softest most comfortable skinny jeans ever! Trust. Get ya some.  

THANK YOU girls!!! I am so excited to have nice sunglasses and new hot pants. haha.

I also wanted to take a minute to highlight some of my favorite tweets from yesterday. I got so much twitter love, thank you thank you to everyone of you who tweeted me! You sure do know how to make a gal feel special! tear. ;) 

The best part about birthdays are just being loved on by the ones who mean the most to you. I am so so blessed and so excited for what 28 has in store! 

I still can't believe I am 28. 

xoxo

You're about to get pitch slapped...

I saw Pitch Perfect this weekend. Sucker for predictable rom coms right here. 

Corny at parts? Absolutely. But I loved it nonetheless. It was like Glee meets Rebel Wilson, who is HAAAAlarious. 

It comes out October 5th, but yet, I saw it yesterday. I guess it came out early in big city Lex ;)

This clip has been on repeat. Love love that little Anna Kendrick, and Brittany Snow. 

While I have a new girl crush in Anna K, I have also spotted a new love interest. 

Skylar Astin. 

It was love at first sight. He is a sexy little singing nerd, le duh. 

And just so you get your Rebel Wilson fill, here she is as Fat Amy.

Bahahahahah I love her. Pitch Perfect will definitely be a PLL guilty pleasure movie addition.