Face of the other day~*

{NYX Makeup Kit}

I do not normally put makeup on weekdays, but I do on weekends when I am a mom. I know I am on the opposite. My morning is rather hectic and short. Between getting myself and my little one ready, drop my daughter off at daycare and drive myself in a hurry to work, there is no time left to paint my face or groom my hair. I have to get up earlier if I choose to look all glam but I would rather sleep.

My morning makeup routine is far beyond basic - sunscreen, baby powder, eyebrow pencil, lipgloss or lipstick and a hair clip. Eyebrow pencil and lipstick are must-haves for me as a minimalist on work days. They give an instant boost of color when you don't have time. My coworkers pretty much get used to seeing my pale face, plus I am not in a position where I meet with customers all day long. I work in a corporate office environment but pretty casual, so lucky me.

Weekends are when I have more time to play and experiment with makeup. Applying makeup takes time...all that blending, building coverage and layering. I am thinking about going back to mineral foundation again because it saves time but they dry my skin with prolong use. So I am going back and forth on that option at the moment.

{Strawberry Poppy Salad with Chicken at Panera}

Onto food, salad and sandwiches are one of my favorite lunch options if we eat out, but not my husband's. I mean how many men are excited about chomping on green leafy thing as my husband refers to rabbit's food. Burgers and steaks are more meaty and masculine. I love Panera and I wish we go there more often. They have great variety of salad , soup and sandwiches to choose from. I am not too excited about their pastries though, they look better than their taste in my opinion.