I try to update my makeup and add a few new items to my wardrobe every year on my birthday.  This year has had so many changes - wow - We moved to a new home closer to family, tons of remodeling and a fabulous new pool in the backyard ~~~~Plus we also have two new grands, so life is fleeting by at a rapid pace. With all these changes, I really need a little sprucing up too.

I am a little late this year - my birthday was actually in August.   I did get a perm and haircut, so that was new, but the makeup didn't happen until the other day.  I love it when someone with amazing skills can apply makeup to make you look a thousand times better than reality.  haha.

I have learned when I find something that is flattering to buy it in multiples.  I have this same blouse in black and I wear it all the time.  So when they went on sale, I picked up the purple, polkadot and red ones to add to my wardrobe.  I am always needing new tops.
I recently bought a new pair of black leggings, I think these are staples for all year.  While I was shopping the sales racks, I couldn't resist this pair of white slacks marked down to $19.99 and this really fun sequin sweater that was marked down to $27.50.  The slacks will be fabulous all year and that sweater will be perfect for the Holiday Season.

Nothing new on the makeup front.  My tried and true basic items still work for me.  I am definitely not a makeup snob.  Whatever works is w...