Hello beauties!
Happy end of July!
So the name of my blog comes from not just the fact that I’m cheap (“champagne on a beer budget”), but also due to my love of craft beer.
Therefore I’m introducing a new feature called Happy Hour, in which I will share my favorite makeup product of the week, as well as my favorite beer!
Disclaimer: You better be 21 and up if you are reading the beer portion of this post, and please enjoy your booze and makeup, responsibly. 
So, welcome to Happy Hour! Grab a drink/coffee/lipstick/whatever floats your boat. Tomorrow is Friday and I have some weekly summery favorites for you!
Makeup Product of the Week
My favorite product this week is NYX’s powder blush in Pinched.
I usually apply it on a porch. Of course.
I’ve been reaching for this blush daily this week because it adds the perfect pink summer glow to my cheeks. It’s also pretty blendable, so if when I get too heavy handed, I can use a big brush to blend it out.
I’m sorry I’m so veiny. Nurses love me,though.
You can see from my swatch that it’s definitely a bright pink, and there’s a bit of shimmer. Nothing scary, but it’s not perfectly matte. I’ve heard some bloggers call it a dupe for NAR’s Orgasm. Since I’m cheap and don’t own that blush, I can’t agree or disagree, but I know for $5.99 it’s a great deal for me.
(ProTip: Around holidays NYX often does a 40% off sale on their website, with free shipping on purchases of $25 it’s a fabulous deal. Keep an eye out!)
Beer of the Week (AKA Skip this part if you aren’t a beer fan, I promise I’m not offended.)
St. Arnold’s 20th Anniversary Ale and a flower.
This beer is a barleywine from Houston, TX with an alcohol content of 11.2% by volume. (Hold on to your fashionable britches, ladies!)
It has a malty flavor with caramel, toffee notes, and even a bit of a dark chocolate flavor. A tulip glass will bring out the aromatic flavors of the hops.
It pairs well with ice cream cake. You read that right. Ice cream cake.
I picked this beer to showcase this week because I wanted to join in celebrating St. Arnold’s 20th anniversary. They’re a great brewery with solid beers, and I love visiting them in Houston.
Now I’m not a beer doctor, so that’s my basic review, but feel free to let me know if you have more questions.
Neighbors love when you photograph things like this. Blogger tip: 154.
Question/s of the Day
-Are there any summer products you are loving right now?
-What about a favorite beer/cocktail/coffee drink/water you’re enjoying?
-Is it 5 o’clock where you are?
Love!
Rebs
Beauty on a Beer Budget 
I love this idea! Great post!
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I couldn’t help but pair two of my favorite things. 🙂
Hello Rebs!
It is 4:27pm here, but close enough because I am going to go drink margaritas later. I am very excited to know that NYX is cruelty free! (I found this out by Googling just now.) I will check them out; I have not used their things before. I have been into the TARTE cheek stain I got from Sephora awhile back. A nice summery glow for my paleness. (I have the NARS Orgasm also but have moved away from powder blushes the past few years. . .so I should probably throw that out because it’s hella old. How long should you keep these things? I need a post about that!)
I have that St. Arnolds in my fridge and I cannot wait to try it. Okay bye now!
Hi Sparker!
NYX is my favorite drugstore brand, they have great quality for the price, and I also love that they are cruelty free. I absolutely recommend their blushes and lip products.
I go back and forth on cheek stain vs. powder blush. Right now I’m in a powder blush phase, but it could be because cheek stain frightens me. (I feel like it looks like war paint on me.)
The St. Arnold’s is delicious, and that 11.2% alcohol rate sneaks up on you, so watch out!
Love, Rebs!