I Heart Spring!

1. Favorite spring nail polish?

 

Cute as a Button

Mint Candy Apple  

My favorite spring nail polish to this point would probably have to be Essie’s Cute as a Button or Mint Candy Apple. Cute as a Button is just a really pretty pinky coral color and of course Mint Candy Apple is the perfect light mint green.

2. What is your must-have lip color this spring?

Nivea Lip Butter

Seeing as how I really don’t wear lip color any season, nothing changes in the spring. But when it comes to lip products, I have been loving the Nivea Lip Butters (in Vanilla Macadamia and Carmel Kiss-which is just like Kettle Corn!). Not only do they smell so sweet and yummy, but they really moisturize my lips (which are still chapped like they are during the winter).

3. Show us your favorite spring dress!

 

I absolutely love spring dresses! They have been my favorite thing since I was little! If it has lace, chevron, or a pretty floral, I’m all in! But right now I’m obsessed with my newest lace dress from Macy’s! It’s a corally-orange and super pretty!

4. What's your favorite flower?

I absolutely love flowers. My favorite spring flower is of course, daffodils. They actually are my favorite flower just in general. When it’s not spring, I love sunflowers, mums, roses, poppies, and daisies!

5. Favorite spring scarf/accessory?

American Eagle Aztec Scarf

Lilly Pulitzer



Vera Bradley Go Wild scarf

As far as accessories go, my favorite for all seasons are my pearl earrings that my boyfriend gave me for Christmas. I have worn them every single day since he gave me them! I also love flip-flops for spring accessories! As far as scarves go, I love my Lilly Pulitzer scarf, Vera Bradley scarf in Go Wild my mom gave me for Valentine’s Day, and this new one from American Eagle I recently picked up. I just love scarves.

6. What spring trend(s) are you most excited about this year? (Makeup, fashion or both!)

I think I’m always just excited for scarves and floral print. I’m really liking the lace and vintage looking florals.

7. Favorite spring candle?

First Bloom

 

My favorite spring candle has probably been First Bloom! It’s super flowery and very strong! I also love using my Lilac Wallflower up at school! Nothing signifies spring to me like lilacs.

8. Favorite body spray/perfume for spring?

Country Chic Perfume

 

Country Chic is always my go-to scent, especially for spring and summer! I use the body wash and the perfume. I’ve also been loving my Marc Jacob’s Daisy, which is just a pretty floral for spring as well. And recently, I’ve been really loving Pink Chiffon from Bath and Body Works for a sweet, floral type scent.

9. What is spring like where you live?

 

See how bipolar it is? Ugh.

In Colorado, spring is kind of non-existent. We can get sizable snowstorms all the way until late May. This year we’ve had a few nice days sprinkled in with the really windy, 40-50 degree weather we normally have, with the chance of snow looming constantly.

10. What's your favorite thing about spring?

I like that feeling of warm days, flip flops, and summer vacation slowly coming. Unfortunately this year I’ll be stuck in summer school, but I love that feeling of finally having free, happy days. I also really like getting wear my favorite dresses (because during the summer I end up wearing Norts everyday) and lilacs blooming in my backyard!

11. Are you a spring cleaner?

Ummm, I wouldn’t say so. I mean, I think in spring I really want to make my room light and bright, so I constantly think about redecorating it. And as far as cleaning, I might organize it. But I did actually thoroughly clean my room at school a few weeks ago (I dusted things I had never dusted before!).

12. Any plans for spring break or an upcoming vacation?

My spring break arrived about three weeks ago, and it makes me so sad every day that it’s over. But I only have about 4 or 5 weeks until the semester is over. So that makes me happy. I guess the game plan the next few weeks is just to survive!

Post Christmas Haul

So yesterday we braved the mall to see what deals we could find. Although I didn’t look all that closely at every store we went into, some of the stuff I got was pretty good.

First, was American Eagle because I was after a scarf that would match my new navy blue sweater I got for Christmas. I know, that was pretty specific. But when I tried the sweater on, I felt like it needed just an extra winter accessory, and I don’t have any scarves (believe it not) that match navy blue. I found one too! It wasn’t on sale, but it does match my sweater really well, in addition to a couple of other sweaters I have too!

Plus while I was there, I noticed that the cable knit sweaters like the coral one I got for Christmas, were seriously marked down to just $14.99. I couldn’t believe it. The sizes are definitely picked over. Mediums and larges were completely gone, but I decided to try an extra-large, and it actually looks really good! I picked it up in this cute oatmeal/tan sort of color.

While we were there, I really wanted to check out the Semi-Annual Sale at Bath and Body Works. And I’m so glad I did. See, a few days ago I had this totally random dream about the Cinnamon Sugar Donut scented candle. Which is funny because A.) it’s a fall scent and B.) I’ve never owned this scent or really paid any sort of attention to it before my dream. So when I saw this at the store, I think I literally gasped. So I had to pick it up, especially because it was 50%. I also spotted my all-time favorite Pumpkin Cupcake candle (I love fall scents, what can I say?). So I snatched that up too.

I couldn’t resist my favorite Lemon Vanilla scented body wash and lotion either. I love that combo so much. And for $3 each, I think I may have to make a return visit after pay day.

Did you score any great deals?

October Favorites

I’m kind of sad to see October come to an end, and November start. Why? Because this later part of fall is colder, the leaves have already fallen, the snow is probable, and the promise of Christmas overwhelms poor Thanksgiving (although I’m already guilty of ordering a Peppermint White Mocha at Starbucks and listening to a few Christmas songs on Pandora). So as I handle my depression that my favorite season is winding down, here are some of my favorites from the past month.

 

Sunday Haul!

First of all, I love haul videos on Youtube. They are probably my favorite thing ever. I just hate the word "haul." And I'm semi-nauseated that I titled this post with the word “haul” in it. But whatever. The point is I picked up some fun and exciting things and I want to share their amazingness!

There is my pile of stuff. I just love looking at it. First, I'll share the things I picked up at Target (which I had a birthday gift card to go crazy with, and I think I did).

 
So the main thing I was after on this little shopping trip was a cheetah/leopard (does anyone know the difference?) scarf. Mostly, because I’ve seen the cutest outfits lately on Pinterest, and I want to partake in the animal print cuteness. And before going to Target, I was trying to decide which color I wanted. I’ve eyed their colors before, and while I liked the more…snow leopard color, I decided I was going to go for it, with the normal, standard gold cheetah scarf. Well, my college town’s Target didn’t have it. And they say, when you can’t make up your mind, to flip a coin, and if you have a pulling sensation to the option that lost, you should go with that one. Well, I had a moment like that. So I knew when they didn’t have it, that I needed it. But I also wanted the white one. And this was the last one. So I bought it, and decided to drive (after the rest of my Target shopping and a little yummy lunch as a local Mexican restaurant), thirty minutes to another neighboring town’s Target. And thankfully, they had plenty. So yes, in case you are wondering, I did go to two Targets and another town just to purchase a scarf.

While there, I also saw that their leggings were on sale for just $5. I'm not sure if I'm a legging person, but I decided $5 was cheap enough that if I'm not, I won't feel guilty.

And of course, a trip to Target is not complete without buying random things you had no intention of buying, but once there, you NEEDED it. And these were those things. October's Glamour. Maybelline's Dream Fresh BB Cream (why is the light/medium shade NEVER in stock? Ugh. I got medium, so hopefully it's not too dark). And $1 Halloween window clings.

 

Next up was Payless, which I never planned on going to. But, it was calling me, and I love cheap shoes, and well. There you go. And while I was there, I saw the cutest pair of riding boots ever. On sale. And so cute. They are about a half size (at least) too big, but I figure with socks, it won't be too bad. And honestly, they are exactly what I was looking for, at not a bad price ($49).

On the way back from my second Target I went to, I stopped by this huge outdoor shopping mall, and of course, Bath and Body Works was calling me. I was kind of thankful, because the workers at the one in my college town, definitely recognize me now, which is just embarassing. I was shocked when I got there, that they are starting to get in their Christmas (!!!!!) home fragrances!!! The packaging is adorable by the way, but I'm just not ready. I'm loving fall waaaaay to much right now.



The first thing I decided I needed was the Sweet On Paris body wash. I sprayed a little on my hand, and seriously, was in heaven the rest of the afternoon smelling it. Amazing. Apparently, it's composed of blackberry, lemon meringue, and creamy vanilla. SO GOOD!! How did I not know how good this smelled until now? And of course, because I'm a hoarder, I bought more wallflower bulbs (two Pumpkin Cupcakes, Cider Lane, and Creamy Pumpkin). I never want the fall scents to leave, but I think I'm in the final weeks of buying them sadly. That just means I need to hoard more!!

That was my Sunday haul. I've been having some super stressful days because of school and sorority stuff, so taking this day just for me, was so nice!