Today I was hanging out with my family and my mother-in-law asked if I wanted to do our nails together. She bought a cute little halloween color nail set and I decided to have some fun!

This is the nails I came up with for the halloween weekend. :)

• Use any orange nail polish you own and color every finger nail
• Use three coats if they are cheap, light nail polish like mine haha
• Use a tooth pick and stick it in your black polish and carefully create a jack-o-lantern face on the thumb nail of each hand(it can be quite tricky)
• Add a clear sparkle polish on both ring fingers

I know many people including me care to a point what is in their products or even food. I am not obsessed over it but I do have my concerns when it comes to ingredients. I was brought to my attention my EO Products(I did a review and also doing a giveaway on their products) that is it Non-GMO month and they gave me some information to share with  you all and also a giveaway! I have information for you and the giveaway is at the bottom.

I was not sure how to write the information so I thought I would just cut and paste from my email, yeah I know the easy way haha.
 Here is some great information about GMO's given to me by EO:


Skin Absorbs 60% of what is applied to it - Two simple steps to avoid absorbing GMO’s  

1. Visit the non-GMO Project’s website and search their non-GMO product listings.
2. Purchase from these trusted businesses
3. From Oct. 17-Oct. 23, in honor of non-GMO month, save 50 PERCENT OFF EO Product’s non_GMO certified liquid hand soap and body lotion.

October is non-GMO month, a noteworthy topic in natural and organic circles.

While many people are rightfully concerned about eating GMO’s and absorbing them into their bodies,  don’t forget about absorbing GMO’s from the outside. The skin is the largest organ in the body, an absorbs up to 60 percent of what is applied to it. Simply by using organic, and non-GMO Soap, body lotion and other personal care products, individuals can save themselves potential health damages.

EO Products, a family-owned natural and organic body care products company distributed nationally in Whole Foods Market and other natural retailers, is honored to have several products certified non-GMO by the non-GMO Project. In honor of OCtober as non_GMO month, EO Products is offering 50 PERCENT OFF!! its certified non-GMO products, which include hand soap and body lotion. In addition to being non-GMO, these products are free of Triclosan, parabens, and other nasty chemicals.  

It’s overwhelming to be a consumer and have to decipher which products are safe. The non-GMO Project offers a list of verified non-GMO products, that they can confidently recommend to consumers. EO is proud to be on that list.

What is a GMO?

A GMO, or “genetically modified organisms” is an organism (usually a plant) that has been created through gene-splicing techniques whereby DNA from one species is injected into another. We consumers get a hefty serving not only in soy milk and corn on the cobb, but when eating meat from GMO-fed farm animals & products using common additives like corn syrup and sugar beets.

Why are GMO’s made?

Farmers long struggled with herbicides and pesticides not only killing the bugs that ate food crops, but the foods crops themselves. In 1976, a major biotechnology company developed a bacterial gene that was immune to its herbicide Round Up. When this gene was inserted into soy, corn, canola and other plants, they could now be sprayed with Round Up and survive.  As a result, some 258 million pounds more herbicide have been used in the last 11 years.

Are GMOs safe?

This is the million dollar question. Many health-conscious consumers argue that this determination should be made before the products are publicly available, not after it’s too late. Due to lack of safety evidence, Australia, Japan, the European Union, and dozens of other countries have strong restrictions or outright bans on the production of GMOs. The U.S., on the other hand, approved commercial production of GMOs based on studies conducted by the companies who created them and profit from their sale.

Do Americans want non-GMO foods and products?
A 2008 CBS News Poll found that 87% of consumers wanted GMOs labeled.  And,  a recent CBS/New York Times poll showed 53% of consumers said they would not buy food that has been genetically modified.

How common are GMOs?
According to the USDA, in 2009, 93% of soy, 93% of cotton, and 86% of corn grown in the U.S. were GMO. It is estimated that over 90% of canola grown is GMO, and there are also commercially produced GM varieties of sugar beets, squash and Hawaiian Papaya. As a result, it is estimated that GMOs are now present in more than 80% of packaged products in the average U.S. or Canadian grocery store.

Where does the Non-GMO Project come in?
The Non-GMO Project is an initiative of the North American organic and natural product industry to create a standardized definition of non-GMO and a 3rd party verification program to assess product compliance with this Standard. The Project’s Product Verification Program is entirely voluntary, and participants are companies who see the value of offering their customers a verified non-GMO choice. Many of the individuals and businesses leading the way with the Project are the same ones responsible for creating the original organic standards. In California, there is also a ballet initiative underway to require GMO labeling.

The best option to avoid GE foods is to buy USDA certified organic as the organic standards prohibit the use of GE ingredients and products verified through the Non-GMO Project.
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The campaign Web site, justlabelit.org, allows consumers an easy, one-click method to tell the FDA they support GMOs to be required in labeling.

EO is a proud to be a participating product in the non-GMO project
http://www.nongmoproject.org/consumers/search-participating-products/


EO has offered me to do a giveaway on their certified non-GMO products, their hand soap or body lotion. Also, right now on their site those are 50% off until the 23rd!


I am not sure what they sent me to giveaway because I am still on my vacation but I will say it is either the hand soap or body lotion or both!

As many of you know by reading my last few posts, I am on vaction visiting my family. It is really nice to see them and I also went to Sephora with my sister and we got a couple of things. So I will have a haul up soon and perhaps a face of the day. I also found out that the mall I use to go to with my family here has a CHARMING CHARLIE now! I was so excited and my sister did not understand. I told her it is an amazing accessory store! Now I know there is one here in WA


Anyway, thanks for reading and I will try to get a few posts up this week. My sister's wedding is this Sat, and I am so excited for her!

-Kristina

Hey lovelies. I wanted to do a quick post before I leave for my Vacay!

Here is a sample pack from Simply Sweet Skin and I will have a review up once I have some fun with her stuff!!



Excited to try them out. I love Pangea Organics cause I got a cleanser from birchbox and LOVED it!

Yay! I also got the lash cards and am excited to try them out.

Thanks for reading and hopefully I can do another post soon while away. :)

-Kristina

I found a really cool site a while ago and signed up. I wanted my blog to be in their site. It is a way for people to find blogs that fit their needs or interest on popular topics of today.

So, my blog is on their site and it's so exciting. Their site is great and easy to use.

Click HERE to find my blog in the beauty section. Be Your Own Beauty is on the bottom! It was so awesome it see it listed!

Go check them out and you may even find a blog you would be interested in. It is real fun. :)

To read more about Alltop, click here! It will give you more details and if you are interested in joining.

Thanks for reading!
-Kristina

Hey lovely readers.

How's it going?

I am flying over to see my family for my sister's WEDDING! My little sister. :)

So, I am taking a week off of blogging, at least I think. I will not have my computer, but I may be able to do quick posts on my parent's computer or on my ipod. However, do not forget the two giveaways going on and enter them. I love both brands and I would love for you to win!

EO Haircare giveaway!


All Things Herbal giveaway!

Thanks for reading and commenting. It really means a lot knowing people enjoy what I write. :)

--Kristina

Thank you all who participated!

Please do not get upset if you did not win or un-follow:(. I have two other giveaways going on right now. :)

And for the winner.........

Alelale


Congrats girl!


Thanks for reading and supporting my blog. I love having giveaways! 
I also thank the sponsors!


Alelale, you have 48 hrs to respond to my email message 
or I will have to pick another winner. 


--Kristina

Hey lovelies!

I was having fun with makeup before church and wanted to share with you what I did. :)

Simple neutral look again, but with another fun twist.

I made my own liner using Awesome Sauce from MADD STYLE and a pigment. I will explain after the pictures.









Easy pasy! Hope you enjoyed this liner tutorial and eye of the day! Thanks for reading! I really enjoy sharing things with you gals. :)

-Kristina
Also remember I have a few giveaways going on, you can see on the left blog sidebar. :D

The problem I am having lately is buying makeup that is cheaper and hoping I will like it, and getting disappointed. Then having to wonder if I should just use it up or buy something else I may like.

Do not get me wrong, there are plenty of cheap drugstore makeup that works great! However, I have a problem with a few types of makeup I feel you can get a hit or miss on and you might as well buy a better quality, high end version to save you 10 trips to Walmart after you hate a product.

What I am learning is that you must decide which type of makeup you want to spend more on than others. Example, buy a better foundation and buy cheap lipgloss.

I have had bad experiences so far with foundation lately. I have bought three foundations at walmart for the past two months or so that just do not cut it for me. Why? I blame MAC and Makeup Forever. Those foundations delivered SO WELL! So now when I go to walmart to save money and buy a cheaper foundation, I get disappointed. I am so picky now! But I have reasons!

So, I think I want to spend more money on the following things rather than others:

1. Foundation- I will buy a nice foundation from either Nars or Makeup Forever(no MAC because it broke me out:( ) because I had great experiences(you can let me know what your favorite high end foundation is and why).

2. Makeup brushes- I agree with many that no matter how great your makeup is, with bad quality brushes, it will not look great or it will be hard to get a great look. I have a couple of decent brushes but I would rather get a nice set.

3. Eye Primer- I will spend $20 on a eye primer and my fav is Too Faced Shadow Insurance. I have yet to find a drugstore one that is worth buying.

There. Those are the three I would spend more money on than any other makeup.

Adding those together would be about $100. However, brushes last a long time, eye primer will last months, and foundation will last awhile to.

These I do not mind buying for less most of the time:

Blush is not a necessity to me so I am not worried about that.

Bronzer is easy to find cheap that works great.

I love eye shadow but I buy from my fav Indie brands that are great prices, not to mention that walmart has great choices. I may splurge from time to time on a eye shadow palette.

Face primer is not always a concern for me when I get a great foundation however, I found a decent drugstore base from Loreal that I like so I do not need to spend $20 or more on one.

Mascara is a must, but you can find great ones at walmart or a drugstore.

Eye liner is the same for me. There are some that will perform nicely at a drugstore.

Lipstick is not a necessity and I can deal with a small amount of choices at drugstores.


Lipgloss is a joke, almost. I think it is crazy to spend $20 on a lipgloss when there are plenty that are just as great for less. I understand color choices, however I do not care too much for gloss unless it is from a few indie brands I like and they are FIVE dollars.

I think that is the basics.

When it comes down to it, I want the basic makeup to work great and not make me mad. Foundation, eye primer, and makeup brushes are what gives you a great look and without finding a good product, your look will never hold up, high end or not.

My advice is to find three important things you love and spend the extra for them and then just go for cheaper alternatives for the rest. Because if you are picky with lipgloss but you spend $ on makeup you will not like, then I think you will spend more on things you hate than just buying the pricier versions one time.

A SIDE NOTE: I understand not all high end makeup will always be AMAZING, but for the most part, they will deliver better. That is why you must ask for a sample at Sephora or counter to try out so you will know if you will like it. At the drugstore you cannot do that and it is annoying.

That is my thoughts and thanks for reading!
-Kristina

I forgot to post my look yesterday. It was another neutral look with a different twist than the last post.

Long day, but a good one. Here was my look!


Thanks for reading!
-Kristina

I did this quick look this morning before work and love the combo!
This picture shows a day of work, so you know that these piggies are amazing for holding up so long. I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance and Awesome Sauce to keep the shadows on all day!

Go get your hands on this prize and click on the picture!

Hey lovelies. As I stated in my Madd Style Cosmetics Haul, my camera died(battery life), so when I bought these around the same time, I couldn't do a blog post at that time.

So now, this is my mini haul. :)