It's Been Awhile

Hey guys!

So it's been awhile since I've been blogging. I know, I know. What happened to me? Well, it seems like a lot. 

I wrapped up student teaching. 

I was treated to more letters, pictures, and heartfelt gifts than I knew what to do with. 

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. 

I applied to just about a million summer and teaching jobs. 

I graduated from UNC. 

I interviewed for jobs at Bath and Body Works (two of them) and Target. 

I was offered a job from all three, but settled with the first one that called me: Bath and Body Works. I love this job. A lot. I also worked an insane amount of hours because of the Semi-Annual Sale. It's just now slowing down a little. 

My boyfriend underwent surgery. He's good. 

I've had three teaching job interviews, and have been the runner-up in all of them. I don't think principals understand that hearing you were number 2 doesn't really help the feeling of disappointment. 

I've applied to tons of other teaching jobs. 

I've started an unhealthy relationship with Preztel Maker Pretzels, Great American Cookie, and Sephora in JC Penny's. 

I've used the heck out of my IPad.

And I've tried my best to enjoy summer in the meantime. 

So yeah. I feel like I've been so busy and not at the same time. I think summer definitely has a habit of doing that to you. By the way, if possible, think good thoughts for me about upcoming teaching jobs/interviews and stuff. I guess I need to just be patient and see what the world has in store for me, but at happy as I am working the rest of my life at Bath and Body, I'd also like to go on to things that can help me afford a month's rent or a mortgage. So any positive thoughts would be great!

5 Things I'm Loving

Right now, there's a few things that I can't get enough of.

1. I'm obsessed with Pure Seduction Bloom from Victoria's Secret. Not only is the packaging freaking gorgeous, but it smells like spring in a bottle. I couldn't help but go out and buy the shower gel as well.

2. I'm equally crazy about this nail polish from Vicky's as well. I think this is the most perfect mint nail polish. It's the color "Lucky."

3. Don't get me started on Benefit's They're Real mascara. This makes my lashes look like they are a million miles long. Plus it goes on without a single clump. It's truly one of my favorite mascaras ever.

4. My first NARS eyeshadow duo in Alhambra is so pretty I can't stand it. This pink and sparkly gold combine to make the prettiest all over lid color ever. I can't believe I've lived without this for so long!

5. My boyfriend. I can never get enough of him.

Happy 30 Months!

Hey guys!

Today was pretty much like the most amazing spring day here in Colorado. Temperatures pushing 70 degrees, slight breeze. You know what that means, snow is probably coming any day now.

Anyway, the 10th of every single month holds a special place in my heart. That's because my boyfriend and I started dating on September 10th. So, like any other crazy obsessed girlfriend, I keep track of every monthly anniversary. Don't get me wrong, it's not like we have a parade and I expect flowers or anything. I actually think we've only celebrated truly our first and second anniversaries. But my boyfriend and I always make sure to text each other or call and wish the person a happy whatever-month anniversary.

Today is two and a half years (we've given up trying to count months. Just thinking of the title sent me into math overload) that we've been together. It's funny how when I think of 2 and a half years, but feels both really long and really short.

So in the grand scheme of things, two and a half years isn't really that long of a time. But, when I think about many of the people I know and their college relationships, we've been together longer than everyone else. Despite school, full-time work, long-distance, student teaching, etc. And that's what makes me think that 30 months is something that should be celebrated.

Favorites List

This post is gonna be a little bit different, but I thought it would be sorta fun to make a list of some random favorites of mine. 

Color: I've always loved yellow and red...but hardly ever together. It's always a toss up between which I like more. 

Ice Cream Flavor: Did you know that second graders are usually only concerned about this question? Seriously, in the last like five months of being around seven and eight year olds, I get this question the most. Which is kinda unfortunate because I don't like ice cream all that much. But since you can't tell a second grader that (it's like saying you hate weekends or baby bunnies), I tell that I like Cookies and Cream. 

Hair Product: Moroccanoil. This is by far, my holy grail hair product. It makes my hair so silky and smooth and smells amazing. 

Beauty Product: Mascara---the answer varies, but right now I'm loving Maybelline's The Rocket. 

Nail Polish: Orly's Rage

TV Show: This is a three way tie: Gilmore Girls (I literally love everything about that show), Scrubs (hilarious and it's one I never tire of), and Boy Meets World (words cannot describe how much I love this show). I'm also becoming pretty addicted to Friends thanks to my boyfriend. 

Material Possession (that's not electronic): My pearl earrings...no doubt about it. 

Month: September. I love the beginning of fall (the scents, the clothes, the colors, the weather!). My birthday and anniversary fall in this month. It's literally the best month of the year...with December coming a close second. 

Day of the Week: Fridays. Specifically, Friday nights. 

Time of the Day: I really like getting ready every day, but I don't like waking up. I really like afternoons and cozy late nights. 

Lazy Day Activity: Laying in bed watching Scrubs on Netflix or spending the whole day on Pinterest. 

Store: This is tough to pick between Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body Works, Target, Ulta, and Sephora. Can I choose them all? 

Type of Animal: Prairie Dogs

Holiday: Christmas

Sports: Hockey, especially college hockey. 

High Five for Friday

I've literally haven't done this in forever, but I thought it would be fun since this will be the end of my first full week of student teaching (did I mention how excited I am to sleep in this weekend?).

1. To my shock my cooperating teacher asked me to teach this week. I know that might sound a little strange, but I didn't expect to start teaching for another week. So I've taught social studies (mostly maps and geography) all week and survived. And starting Monday I teach social studies and math, which is kind of scary.

2. Finding new combinations for my teacher clothes. It's kind of hard, but I love wearing some old favorites like my chunky mint sweater (so warm) and my Scottie dog tank (everything I love in one shirt).

 

3. Celebrating my 4.0 GPA from last semester(!!!!!!!!) with my family at my all-time favorite restaurant. See, while I was not blogging last semester I was doing something productive at least haha. I was so full after dinner!!

4. My little shopping spree I went on. I needed that big time.

5. This is definitely a bittersweet thing, but I'm relieved that my guinea pig, Ruffles doesn't have to endure any more pain. Sadly this week she passed away. Over the last couple of weeks I could definitely see a decline in her health and it broke my heart to see her not like herself. I miss her terribly already (guinea pigs are seriously the best). But I'll never ever forget the amazing three years she spent with us after being a rescue guinea pig.

Sweater Weather

If you are at all familiar with the Youtube tag video, this is essentially the same thing! I really wanted to do a fall themed post since I love the season so much! So let's jump into the questions!

1. What's you favorite candle?

 

It's no secret that I love fall candle scents! This question is actually super hard for me because I literally love so many! So far I've loved Pumpkin Cupcake again this year because it's so sweet and fallish. I've loved Cider Lane too because it's that apple scent with caramel that makes me crave cider so bad! Lately I've been absolutely to Pumpkin Pecan Waffles because it's so nutty, warm, and sweet! But now I'm really settling into some winter scents (November is a warmup for December for me) and Twisted Peppermint, Snow Day, and Spiced Wreath can't be beat.

2. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?

 

This is a toss up between coffee and chocolate for sure! If I'm at Starbucks, it's always going to be coffee! I love pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint white chocolate mochas! But I love love love hot chocolate and apple cider in my Keurig. I love nothing more than using those with my dottie or Lilly Pulitzer mugs!

3. What's the best fall memory?

 

I love fall so much, so of course I have a lot of memories associated with this season. First, my birthday is in September, so I have a lot of great memories involving those celebrations with my family. Also, there's always a craft fair in September that my mom and I go to. It smells like pumpkins and spice and they have cute crafts and jams and just is so amazing. Lastly, my boyfriend and I started dating in that month as well, so I feel like fall is like the best time ever for romantic dates with pumpkin patches and hot chocolate and cuddling!

4. Makeup trends: winged liner or dark lips?

I don't do either! I hate the feeling of any product on my lips, so it's not dark lips for sure. I don't truly wing out my liner either, so I don't think that counts.

5. Best fragrance for fall?
 

Even though they are both floral type scents, I really think Marc Jacobs Dot and Daisy are best in the fall because they are pretty heavy scents. I don't like wearing perfume in the summer, so fall is the time that I whip both of those out. But if we aren't talking perfume, I love Bath and Body Works Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Shower gel. You can't get more fall than that scent!

6. Favorite Thanksgiving food?

I love Thanksgiving food and I've been craving it like crazy lately! I must say it's either mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, or sweet potatoes. I can't get enough of any of those.

7. What's fall weather like where you live?

Well, of late, most of the weather has been pretty chilly. But in Colorado fall can be anything from 80 degrees to blizzards, so it really is just always up in the air. This year we really haven't had very much snow though. 

8. Most worn sweater? 

Without a doubt, if you aren't counting cardigans, it's my light purple and white looking lace sweater from American Eagle. My mom bought this sweater for me for my birthday last year and I've worn the heck out of it since. I love the lace looking detail, the color, and how it fits nice and comfy. If something ever happened to this sweater, I'd seriously cry!

9. Must-have nail polish for fall? 

This is so tough because I love nail polish so much! I think it's pretty safe to say that fall is great for red nail polish! This year I've particularly loved Zoya's Livingston, Essie's Forever Yummy, and Essie's Twin Sweater Set. I also was completely in love with greens like Zoya's Hunter. A color that I didn't expect at all to fall in love with, was Sally Hansen's Gold Roses, but this color is my total obsession!

10. Football games or jumping in leaf piles?

Hands down jumping in leaves. One of the few kinds of yard work that I enjoy is raking up leaves, and of course I have to jump in them every single time and ruin the pile I just made. 

11. Skinny jeans or leggings?

I only sleep in leggings, so I'd have to say skinny jeans. 

12. Combat boots or Uggs? 

I don't own any combat boots, so I'd have to say Uggs. They are perfect for snow and keeping your feet warm. However, if I were given riding boots as a option, those would definitely win. 

13. Is Pumpkin Spice worth the hype?

Yes! It's amazing! Especially with caramel!

14. Favorite fall TV show?

I honestly don't really watch any TV shows that are currently on air. The only show that I was super excited about starting this fall was Awkward, but other than that, I pretty just watch my Gilmore Girls CDS. 

15. What song truly gets you in the fall spirit? 

This is really tough because I feel like there's not really any that get me in the spirit for fall. To be 100% honest, the day after Halloween I start listening to Christmas music. 

Overall, I just love fall! Right now I'm in full Christmas mode, but fall is always so exciting to me because it's the season of pretty much everything that I love! 

September Favorites

I completely missed August Favorites last month. With so much going on in my life, not only did I not get a chance to try any new products, but I also found myself too busy to even put together a somewhat small list.

But because of the month without doing favorites, that means that this month I have a few more to talk about, which is great.

CG Toasted Almond, Stila Kitten, Pumpkin Cupcake Handsoap, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Shower Gel, Macadamia Healing Oil Spray, Tarte Dazzled Blush, Pumpkin Cupcake Candle, Cider Lane Candle

Cover Girl Toasted Almond Nail Polish

I picked up this polish last winter, so I was super excited to wear it again this fall. I absolutely adore this color. Where Chinchilly is kind of gray and neutral, this polish is more of the brown spectrum, which I think looks amazing with my skin tone and perfect for fall. I love the lasting power of these polishes. My one complaint: Cover Girl needs to put names, not just numbers, on their products!! This is one number 220 if you're wondering!

Stila Kitten Eyeshadow

I've talked about this so much, but I truly love this eyeshadow. It's perfect for all over the eye and I can't get enough of this pinkish champagne color.

Pumpkin Cupcake Foaming Handsoap

I love the Pumpkin Cupcake Scent from Bath and Body Works. So I was super excited this year to see it was extended into handsoap and car scentportables (you know I stocked up on everything!). This handsoap is great! It smells heavenly and leaves my hands soft and clean.

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Shower Gel

This month I definitely invested in any and all things pumpkin. And that includes my shower gel. While I prefer the home fragrance version of Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin more, I adore this shower gel. It's spicy and sweet and perfect for cooler nights. I've been obsessed with this soap this month.

Macadamia Healing Oil Spray

My friend Maggie purchased this for me last spring and this month I've fallen in love with it again. Since I've been curling my hair more often, I find that I need to be as kind to my hair as possible. With this spray, I spray it first about two or three times in my hand, then rub it over both hands, and then really focus on my ends. It's made my hair so much more shinny, smooth, and healthy looking despite the awful amounts of heat I use on it.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dazzled

I bought this blush during the summer, but felt it was more of a fall color. Well, during September I pulled it out and fell in love. It's described as a soft rose, and it definitely has  a subtle purple color to it. It looks amazing with my green eyes and perfect for fall and winter.

Pumpkin Cupcake Candle

As I mentioned earlier, this is my favorite fall scent from Bath and Body Works. I've had the Wallflower and candle going for most of September, making my room smell like the most amazing fall bakery ever.

Cider Lane Candle

When I ran out of Pumpkin Cupcake, I decided I wanted to try something different. What I love about Cider Lane, is the strong notes of caramel! That's what makes this scent irresistible for me. I love the sweet mixture of apples, spices, and caramel!

What Beauty Products Are in My Shower?

On Youtube, I always find it super entertaining to watch the "What's in my Shower?" videos. It's like a look into people's lives showing what products are important enough to crowd into their tiny showers, and I find that totally fascinating.

So I decided to finally share what I store in my shower! Here's a look at it!

 

The first thing we'll take a look at is my all time favorite shampoo and conditioner. I absolutely love Suave Professional's Moroccan Infusion shampoo and conditioner. My hair is super silky and smooth after using it!

Next to that in my shower, I have my razor and some body wash. I absolutely love the Schick Hydro Silk disposable razors. They worked amazingly and make my skin feel smooth and so hydrated. Next to that I have my Philosophy I Love Candy Corn body wash that I bought last fall. I adore this sweet scent and think it's perfect for fall.

In the next little cubby, I have first my Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner. When I want to switch up my hair products, I usually opt for this pricier pair of hair products. While I think that it doesn't work nearly as good as the Suave ones, it does a great job of gently cleaning my hair and making it frizz free.

Beside that I have my EOS Vanilla Bliss shaving gel. I'm honestly not a shaving cream person (I usually use body wash), but I love the scent of this.

Next up is my Bath and Body Works Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin body wash, one of my favorite fall staples. I adore this stuff. I've used this body wash almost entirely throughout the month of September.

Then I have my Cetaphil Oil Control Foam Wash. I don't use this super often, but it does make my skin feel pretty clean and it doesn't make my face any oiler. Plus it's foamy, so that makes it fun to use.

The next cutout has my Country Chic body wash from Bath and Body Works. I love this scent so much! Next that is my all time favorite face wash and mask. I love Neutrogena's Clear Pore Cleanse and Mask. It keeps my skin clear and definitely helps with oil control. I always start with this every time I get in the shower.

Finally I have a pink loofa from Bath and Body Works, Lush's Cynthia Sylvia Stout Shampoo, and Lush's American Cream Conditioner. These Lush hair products are really great (super strong smelling though). I usually use these maybe once every other week.

So that's what is in my shower. These are all products that I use quite frequently and really like!

What items are your most favorite in your shower?

One and Done

I’ve kinda disappeared a couple of weeks ago. Which probably makes me a bad blogger. But seriously, finding sleep at this point is difficult, let alone blogging.

 

So I thought I'd update you on what has happened in my life the last two weeks or so.

 

Since the end of June I've been in a ton of pain. At first I thought it was just a stomach ache, then I thought I was allergic to Dr. Pepper. Then I went to the doctor and they told me it was a kidney stone. I thought I passed the kidney stone but then started having symptoms pretty similar to a UTI. They tested for it, found out I actually had bacterial vaginosis (BV). Experienced even more and worse pain, finally got meds for a UTI. Then had even worse pain. And passed the kidney stone...six weeks after my first symptoms. This took place all of July and most of August. The funny thing about all that, is besides the BV, every symptom was just kidney stones. While it hurt a lot, I would say that it's not the worst I've ever experienced. So either I have a high pain threshold, or it just didn't hurt me like it hurts others.

 

Two days after passing the kidney stone, I moved back up to college. It was honestly bittersweet. I keep repeating what my boyfriend told me a couple months ago: "To let it all sink in. Enjoy it. Because a lot of people would love to have this experience, and it's almost done." But I'm also caught in just wanting to be done. Senior problems I guess.

 

Sorority work week has come and gone in a huge busy, hot, sweaty blur. But it was a great week getting to know sisters I didn't know very well before.

 

I now own my very own hammer. Oh the adventures of hanging a curtain rod. I need to marry a handy husband, because I'm definitely not a tool person.

 

I got to see my boyfriend for the first time in 5 weeks. It was way too long without seeing his handsome face. I can't wait until we can see each other more frequently. I can't believe it will be two years in just a week or two.

 

Two days before my first day of school, I started feeling yucky...no not kidney stones again. This time a fever, sore glands, sore throat, and achy. I had a fever of 101.7 and was feeling miserable. Only I get sick for the first day of school.

 

Despite feeling under the weather, I went to my first day of senior year anyway. I can't believe that it's my last first day on a college campus.

 

My semester is going to be insane. Two days a week, I'm with a class of cute second graders for my practicum for my elementary education major. The other two days I'm in class from 9-3:20 everyday for my methods courses.

 

My room is super cute and I can't wait to share it with you! I just have a last few finishing touches.

 

I'm literally so excited for fall. I'm obsessed with all things fall. The Starbucks drinks, scarves, sweaters, candles, everything!

Hopefully I'll find some more time to blog here and there. Hope everyone's first days back were great/ will be great!

 

New Touches

My room at home is a never ending work in progress. Hopefully others feel this way about their space, but it seems like the to-do list for this space never truly ends. It’s like I work in little vignettes in this space, completely one fraction of it, while the other parts sit in mindless chaos.

I’ve perfected my bedding, my curtains, and other aspects. They have sat finished for a year now, while other portions of my room are just being worked on now for the first time.

On Pinterest this picture from my bedding is quite popular (it shocks me actually). I didn’t think it would be so popular honestly. The feel of my room is supposed to be a little cottagey mixef with a smidge of nautical (living in Colorado, I feel a little odd going full on nautical). It's a theme of white, navy blue, and yellow. Which is so cheerful and pretty!

The area above my dresser (and on my dresser), has been a mix match of utter disasters. This summer (the little of it I got because of summer school), I wanted it to finally be a little bit more put together. So here is the space above my dresser, the newest portion to be finally finished. 

So this is what it looks like. I didn't have a before picture, but it was pretty bad. 

On the wall I have a canvas that I just covered in chevron fabric from Hobby Lobby, painted a C and stuck it on it. Then I have a plain cheap white frame from Target filled with yellow dot scrapbook paper (Hobby Lobby), and a small round navy blue mirror from Target (last summer). 

My dresser is usually the storage spot for most of my beauty products and makeup, so I bought the cute white metal bins from World Market (14.99 each). They hold my body sprays, dry shampoo, brush cleaner, everyday makeup bag, makeup remover wipes, toner, and other odds and ends. I absolutely adore my Ikea candle holder/pencil cup to hold my makeup brushes. 

In front I have a ceramic bird tray from World Market to hold my favorite perfumes. I also have the yellow World Market Egg holder to hold earrings, bobby pins, hair ties, and lip balm (these are so handy for storage in college). And of course I have the current candle I'm burning from Bath and Body Works (Lilac Blossom). 

Overall I love it! It's functional, cute, and finished! 

Make sure to read this post the first time about my room at home! 

What I Wish I Knew: My Freshman Year of College

Hi guys!

I know it’s still early in the summer, but if you are an incoming college freshman, and super excited like I was, you are more than likely halfway done shopping for dorm stuff, have your classes picked out, and are counting down the seconds until you arrive on campus. I was kind of excited to say the least.

Anyway, as I’m sitting here, the summer before my senior year of college, and before my very last semester on my college campus, I thought it would be kinda fun to write things that I wish I knew before I went to college. Sorta like a letter to the 18 year old version of myself. Hopefully this also helps those of you who are about to start your journeys at college.

These are things that I would tell the 18 year old/freshman in college version of myself:

1. Don’t freak out about everything. It’ll all get figured out, whether you freak out or not.

2. Organization is so important! Keep calendars, agendas, and lists of upcoming assignments (way too many times I was caught with forgotten assignment or test due the next day).

3. Organization is also really important to actually fit all your junk in your dorm room.

4. Lining your desk and dresser drawers may sound unimportant, but they really make your life more colorful. Especially when you use cupcake wrapping paper.

5. Coupons are a college student’s best friend. Get coupons for places that aren't even super college related like Bath and Body Works.

6. Forget hoodies and yoga pants. Be that girl in your 9 am Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays that wears sundresses and cute outfits with hair and makeup done. College is not an excuse for barely getting dressed.

7. Dress up to make yourself happy, no one else.

8. Painted nails instantly make you feel put together, even when everything else is a mess.

9. There will be plenty of times you’ll want to kill your roommate.

10. Make friends everywhere you can. In classes, on your floor, in other buildings (how else will you figure out where to live for your sophomore year).

11. There’s no better way to meet people and feel involved than joining Greek Life.

12. Don’t worry about college boys, first kisses, or going on dates. What’s meant to be will be.

13. As you walk to class, take in the fall the colors of the trees. In the spring take in the bright yellow daffodils.

14. Live on both sides of campus! Especially central campus! They aren’t as weird as people say!

15. Go to Tobey-Kendel for Panini day.

16. Study in common spaces! It’s the only way to focus. And meet people!

17. Online classes suck. End of story.

18. Spend money on bedding. It’s the biggest impact in the room and it’s your way to cocoon from the world.

19. Take pictures of everything! You’ll one day wonder what you room looked like, what your roommates looked like, and how long your hair is.

20. No matter how tempting it is, 9:30 AM and 3:45 Tuesday Thursday classes are never fun. Don’t do it.

21. And no matter how annoying your hair is, don’t trim it! Your 21 year old version of yourself will wish you hadn’t.

22. As tempting as it is, you don't need to buy every random dorm item Target and Bed Bath and Beyond advertise.

23. Plan in advance what you want to wear to sorority recruitment. Wear cute sandals, spend time on your makeup, and let your personality shine. Also write down a backup list of questions to ask the sororities when things get awkward.

24. Rent your textbooks. Just do it. You won't get a dime back when you try to resell your textbooks.

25. Studying at the library is the best place to actually focus.

26. When it's snowing outside, wear waterproof mascara, especially when you are walking across campus.
 

 

July Lusts

If you didn't notice, last month I didn't do a monthly lusts post. That was due in large part to the fact that I couldn't think of hardly anything that I was lusting over! I think that's probably a good thing, at least for my wallet!

 

Anyway, there are a few things this month that I'm drooling over that I'll share with you!

Tarte blush in Blissful, Zoya Blu, Monograms, Kate Spade hipster, Marc Jacobs Honey, Chalkboard, Urban Decay 24/7 Liner, Pumpkin Carving, AE Peplum Top

 

 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush-"Blissful"

 

Last month I purchased the Tarte blush in Dazzled, which is gorgeous and has tremendous staying power! And because I'm a sucker for blushes, I now want to try out more colors! When I went into Sephora, the makeup artist recommended both Dazzled and Blissful. Blissful is described to be a warm peach color, perfect for summer!

 

Zoya Blu

 

Of late I've been really drawn to light colors, particularly blues! I'm a huge fan of Zoya nail polish, and I currently have a coupon at Ulta, so I think I might have to pick this color up.

 

Monograms

I've been eyeing some monogram wall decals for both my apartment at school and my room at home. I'm picturing both being over my bed and this shop on Etsy has the best price and largest size I've seen, but currently she's on vacation so I'm waiting for her to come back!

 

World Market Chalkboard

 

I've been wanting a chalkboard in a pretty frame, and this one from World Market is adorable and pretty inexpensive. I can totally see having this in my apartment at school with cute quotes on it! But I think I also probably need to practice chalkboard lettering too!

Kate Spade Nylon Stripe Ellen

Recently I spotted a woman carrying this bag downtown in my city and I thought it was so adorable! It didn't hurt either that her outfit as a whole was so cute! Unfortunately, this bag is waaaay above my modest purse budget, so it looks like it will be my Vera Bradley mini hipster for now. But this is so cute with the stripes and the gold chain detail.

Marc Jacobs Honey

I'm a sucker for all of Marc Jacobs' perfume because they all come in such cute packaging! And Honey is no exception! I haven't had the chance to test this perfume yet, but it's tempting just to buy it so it can look cute on display!

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero or Perversion

So I love my MAC Technakohl eyeliner, but of late, I've been wanting to try something new. And many people proclaim that this liner is their holy grail, so I've been wanting to give it a try. Although I'm not a huge fan of the price or the fact that it needs sharpening. But I swatched this on a recent trip to Sephora and it literally stayed on my hand even after taking a shower. I was so shocked! Also I can't decide whether I'd want the softer look of Zero or the blacker black of Perversion. If you've used this liner, tell me your thoughts! I'd love to hear!

Bath and Body Works Fall Candles

If you should know one thing about me, it's that I'm 100% crazy obsessed with everything fall. I love everything about it, and the scents are a huge part of it. I hear that Bath and Body Works is releasing their Fresh Picked Fall series on August 1st (they already have a ton of fall candles up online though) and I'm so excited I could burst! Candles that I've super excited about: all of them! Particularly Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Pumpkin Carving (pictured above), Pumpkin Cupcake, Pumpkin Caramel Latte, and so many more!

American Eagle Peplum Top

I adore this peplum top so much! I have no clue if this would even look flattering on me (I'm kinda not a huge fan of peplum),but this top is so cute with the lace detailing that I definitely want to try it!

What things are you lusting over this month? Be sure to tell me!
 

 

 

June Favorites

Hi guys!

Hope your June went great! Mine has been ridiculously crazy with summer school wrapping up and moving for the fourth time in six weeks. But I’m glad to be finally starting summer! For some really odd reason, I had a ton of trouble picking favorites this month. There are a few things that I just loved, and some things that I was just okay with.

Left to Right: Simple Smoothing Facial Toner, Gilmore Girls, Essie Turquoise andCaicos, Summer Boardwalk Candle, Urban Decay Naked Palette, Suave MoroccanInfusion Shampoo and Conditioner, Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel, Not YourMother's Knotty to Nice Conditioning Detanlger, Malibu Heat Shower Gel

 

 

Simple Smoothing Facial Toner

This has been a huge love for me this month. It's seriously one of my most favorite facial products I have ever tried. Personally, I don't invest a lot of time or money into facial products. I prefer less is more, so you really won't see a huge skin care regiment from me. Before I tried this out, I had no clue what toner was even for (I still don't think I really know either). But I gave this a try because it was cheap (like $5 at Walmart) and from the Simple brand that has been putting out some amazing products. And I seriously adore this! I use it twice a day. In the morning I use an exfoliating cotton pad and just wipe this all over my skin, making it feel super clean and refreshed (while also reducing oil). This is before I put on any makeup by the way. Then at night I use makeup wipes to take off all my makeup, then I use another cotton pad and swipe it all over my face and get off any last remaining dirt or makeup that's still clinging to my face. This stuff is seriously amazing!

Gilmore Girls

I've been obsessed with this series of late. It's one of my all-time favorite shows anyway, but I've been watching the DVDS (so far I'm at the end of season 2) and I'm so hooked! It's hilarious and romantic and just a perfect way to relax after summer classes.

Essie Turquoise and Caicos

I love this color. It's like the perfect summer nail polish color. I'm pretty sure I talked about this in my April Favorites even. However, I do have a gripe that this nail polish never turns out perfect for me! It's like it's too thick or something. But at least the color is lovely.

Bath and Body Works Summer Boardwalk Candle

I finally picked this guy up at the Semi-Annual Sale and I absolutely love it! It's definitely a sweet smell (like caramel popcorn) and is to me a little bit more of a fall scent. But I love it anyway! I even went out and bought a second one too!

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Out of nowhere this month, I went back to this palette and have been completely obsessed! Pretty much the entire month I have worn Sin (my ALL TIME favorite eyeshadow) across my entire lid, Naked in the crease and blended upward, and then Buck to define my crease a little more. I've worn this look pretty much the entire month because I can't get over how gorgeous it is!

Suave Moroccan Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner

If you would have told me this would pretty much become my favorite shampoo and conditioner ever, I would have thought you were lying. I personally am not a huge fan of Suave hair care. Or at least, I thought I wasn't. But this shampoo and conditioner seriously impressed me from the first use (see my first impressions post!). It makes my hair super shinny and straight. Like, I barely even have to run my flat iron through it! It smells pretty good, and is without a doubt cheap! I'm so impressed, and I even got my mom hooked on it! Check this out, it's seriously one of the best drugstore hair care products I've ever used!

Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Shower Gel

Even though the summer months are generally more of a fruity/fresh scent time, I've been completely obsessed with this scent! It's sweet and comforting and I can't get enough. I loved it so much, that I went out and bought the perfume too! If you love sweet, baked good scents, this is one you should check out!

Not Your Mother's Knotty to Nice Detanlger

I have super tangly hair no matter what shampoo and conditioner I use, so this product has helped quite a bit with brushing my hair after showering. I don't know if this is my holy grail detangler, but it's inexpensive and seems to work really well. One thing I'm curious about, is that some of the packaging is brown and some is orange? Is this a product packaging change or is this a totally different product?

Bath and Body Works Malibu Heat Shower Gel

Before I fell in love with Warm Vanilla Sugar, I was completely obsessed with this amazing summer fragrance. It's the perfect, coconut, pineapple, citrus summer scent. I'm so in love with this! And hopefully I can pick up the body mist too!

 

Let me know what your favorites were this month! Check out May's favorites too!