The Glam Budget Lifestyle
Welcome to my website The Glam Budget Lifestyle! My name is Sherri and I call Las Vegas, NV home! I started blogging in March 2016 because I wanted to create a community for us mature gals who love beauty, fashion, lifestyle, health, and fitness as much as I do. My content covers everything from the latest on everything beauty, the latest fashion trends, living a healthy lifestyle as well as DIY’s and tips and tricks too! I hope you enjoy your time here and I would love it if you became a part of the Glam Budget Beauty family by subscribing so you can receive updates on new blog posts, weekly newsletters, and the occasional update on upcoming and current sales right to your inbox! I appreciate you stopping by, and I hope you are having a happy, healthy, and beautiful day!
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Shop Your Closet For Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Fall means changing leaves, chilly temperatures, and a wardrobe change! Time to put the tanks, tees, shorts, sundresses, and sandals away and get your closet ready for your fall wardrobe! As you unpack your fall clothes, shoes, and accessories, take inventory of what you have. Chances are you have most of the fall staple pieces in your wardrobe already like I do (which is good especially if you are on a budget that does not have the wiggle room for a fall fashion shopping trip to the mall, but if you are missing some fall fashion essentials, please read my blog post “Fall Wardrobe Essentials You Can Find At Any…
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How To Keep Fit This Fall
Throughout the summer months, we have to get our outside workouts done very early in the morning to beat the heat. Now that fall is here, we can get a cool, crisp outside workout without worrying about the heat and humidity of summer, so I have some tips I am sharing to help you keep fit during the fall months… Take Advantage of The Weather Fall is waited upon for the cooler weather it brings above all else. The perfect time of year to enjoy outdoor exercise activities of every variety such as trail hiking, biking, walking the dog, outdoor aerobics, outdoor sports and more. With only so many days…
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My 4 Step Fast & Affordable Minimal Makeup Routine
Some days we don’t have time to put on a full face of makeup, or we just don’t feel like putting on a full face. We have all been there, right? Recently, I have been doing a minimal, fresh face look. I still add some definition to the focal points of my face, but it’s as close to a no-makeup makeup look I can get while still feeling put together. My current no-makeup makeup routine consists of four steps but makes a big difference. You can recreate it yourself for a naturally enhanced look that can be worn anytime, anywhere! Step 1: Tinted Moisturizer/BB Cream Whether you are dealing with…
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My Best Of The Best Eyeshadow Palettes For Any Budget
A good go-to eyeshadow palette is a must-have in everyone’s makeup collection. From neutral palettes to smokey palettes and every palette in between, there is no shortage of available eyeshadow palettes on the market. So, no matter what your budget is, there is an eyeshadow palette out there just for you! In this blog post, I am sharing my best go-to eyeshadow palettes from my own makeup collection, ranging from $3 to $49. Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette ($49) This palette has been around for a long time which makes this palette a classic! This palette has 18 blendable shades, great pigmentation, a great combination of mattes and shimmers, and…
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Ways To Make The 80/20 Rule A Part Of Your Life
In my last blog post “Simple Steps To Eat Smarter” I briefly talked about the 80/20 rule which is making smart food choices 80% of the time and loosening up the reins for the other 20%, so here are some ways to make 80/20 rule work for you: Jot Down What You Eat When you are first getting started with the 80/20 rule, it can be really helpful to track your food. Otherwise, you might think you are only splurging occasionally when you are really making not-so-great choices half of the time. By keeping tabs on your food decisions and reviewing them at the end of the day will help…
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Simple Steps To Eat Smarter
Deciding to start a healthy-eating routine can be daunting. Many people choose to redo their entire lifestyle and then give up a few weeks later (I am guilty of doing this more than once). Forget the all-at-once approach, and read my step-by-step guide to making smarter choices everyday… Step One: See Where You Are Starting Out For the next week, write down everything you eat and drink without making any real changes (you do not need a fancy food journal; any basic notepad will do). This will give you an idea of what you are eating and drinking throughout each day so you can figure out the pitfalls you would…
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5 Tips to Conceal Overgrown Roots
Overgrown roots are something we have all dealt with at some point. Maybe yours became unmanageable during the pandemic, or you have been too busy lately to get to the salon. Whatever the case, if you are searching for easy ways to conceal or blend your overgrown roots, keep reading to learn five at-home tips to try between salon appointments. Invest in a Quality Touch-Up Spray Consider a long-lasting spray formula to cover up or blend your roots in between hair appointments. My favorite is L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up and is available in nine shades. This is a great easy-to-use root-concealing product from the drugstore (in my opinion).…
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My AM & PM Skincare Routines
If you read my July/Life Update newsletter I emailed out last week, I said that I would start publishing blog posts in early August, but I thought what are you waiting for? So, I spent last weekend researching and writing and here is my first blog post in about five months. In this post I am talking about my morning and evening skincare routines so here we go! My skincare routines are geared around three things: hydration, moisturization and exfoliation and most everything I use comes from the drugstore (a few products come from Trader Joe’s and Amazon and are drugstore priced). You can find really good skincare without breaking…
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Beauty Products You Can Keep In The Fridge
Skincare minifridges have been all the rage over the past few years. They are cute, accessible, and look chic in your bathroom or bedroom. A minifridge to hold your skincare products sounds luxurious and expensive but most of the minifridges on the market are relatively affordable and can range from $59 on up to $150. Despite which minifridge you choose, it will do the same thing for your beauty products which is keep them cold. So, what are the benefits of keeping your beauty products cold? Cold beauty products and tools can help decrease swelling, puffiness, and redness. Also, placing certain skincare products in a minifridge can help prolong the…
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Guide To Prepping Skin For Makeup
Achieving a flawless face begins before you apply makeup. It is important to prep your skin so it is a nice smooth canvas that will ensure makeup application is easy and fool proof. I know when I want to have what I call “a good makeup day” it begins with my morning skincare routine (my skin is mature, dry to very dry, depending on what season it is), so here is my step-by-step guide for prepping my skin for makeup: Step 1: Cleanse It is important to wash away any makeup residue from the night before, dead skin cells, accumulated sebum (oil) and sweat (if you work out in the…