Sephora Purchases!

I don't know about yall but I had been DYING to get my hands on the 2014 Sephora Favorites: Superstars! I have a rule though that I cannot buy anything before Christmas. Now while I usually break it to buy a dress or something fun I'm very good about staying away from Sephora. Luckily it's a 30 minute drive that turns into 45 around Christmas. Also I know my default is always to ask for gift cards for Sephora so I always know I have a little something coming my way! 

This year was definitely the hardest! I mean have you seen the Superstar Kit?!?! It's literally the superstars! Just look at the beauty! 

As expected I walked away with quite a few gift cards to my guilty pleasure and couldn't wait to spend them! So casually I started online shopping immediately! I added that kit to my cart so fast you could hardly blink. I looked around to make sure there weren't any other kits available I was interested as well. Nothing I just had to have so I skipped over to the gift sets. I just love this time of year because there are so many "gift sizes" so you can try new things you wouldn't want to buy full size! 

So then I saw it! The Elizabeth and James Nirvana rollerball set. Both the Black and White for $20. I had gotten the White as a gift for rewards several months back and fell in love and had been dying to try the black! So I obviously snatched that as well. Then came the hard part: picking out samples and promos. 

I had spent $100 so I picked out something for the 100 points spend. Normally I save these up but I was feeling crazy so I spent it at the 100! I got bumble and bumble thickening spray because I'M OBSESSED! I love this stuff so why not get a travel size? 

Then I got Laura Mercier smooth finish flawless fluide as my promo. I'm loving what I see so far! Then for samples I wasn't crazy about any of them so I just selected a few random things. I got two perfume samples: one being Chloe which I also got in the Superstars then I got one called "Alien" by Thierry Mugler. Lastly I got some foundation which I thought said medium tone but was actually formulated for dark skin tones....so I gave that to a coworker. (I pay very close attention clearly!) 

How did you spend your Christmas money and gift cards? Let me know in the comments below! Also do you love or not love ant products mentioned in the blog! Let me know and your favorite ways to use the products! 

                  Xoxo,

                  American Sweetie

Fri-YAY!

Today was my first day at work after the New Year after having the past two days off. I knew it would be a VERY busy day at work so I wanted something comfy but business appropriate. 

I love the button ups from Old Navy simply because they are so soft and easy to throw on. So I grabbed that and this mint cardigan also from ON. I paired it with my jeggings from TJ Maxx and my loafers from Target. Jazzed it up with my leopard watch and floral necklace also from Target and my initial bracelet which was a gift. 

This outfit was super easy to throw together and just goes to show that with some prints and jewelry any outfit can be fun and different! 

New Year, New You?...

Every year we all make plans to be better, do better, eat better, but how many times do we feel like we completely failed? This year I have decided not to make a "New YearsResolution" per say. This year I am vowing to be me. 

That's it. 

I want to do things that make me happy. I want to end this year more in love with who I am becoming than I love myself today. 

So this year I am going to "dot my i's and cross my t's" and do everything to the best of my ability.

A few things I want to better myself at? Of course! I think they are all things we could do better at. A few are:

-Live a healthier lifestyle (i.e. Get active, eat better, stop watching a whole season on Netflix in a day....)

-Read my bible more often. (As a Christian woman who wants to become more and more like Christ it is so very important for me to grow in my relationship with Him and learn more about Him.)

-Be a better friend. (This year I want my friends to know how much I truly value them. Whether it be leaving little encouraging gifts for them or sending letters, or just grabbing lunch or dinner. I want each person in my life to know how special they are to me!)

What are some things you hope to change in the New Year? How are you planning to keep on track?