5 Fast Faves ~ May 2019

Hi there! Here’s a quick list of some things I really enjoyed last month:

What We Do in the Shadows on FX-

This show is a spin off of the movie and it’s quickly become one of our favorite shows. It follows vampire roommates living in Staten Island and it is so cleverly written! If you need a good, fun, mindless 25 minutes, this is perfect.

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle body wash-

This was in my Easter basket from David (aka the Easter Bunny) and it smells divine! I love a scented body wash for the warmer months in lieu of heavy perfumes.

Chili’s Sunday all day happy hour-

This is such a great deal! Happy hour prices on food and drinks in the bar from open till close on Sundays. We visited our local Chili's with my parents for some margaritas and a late dinner and you can’t beat the prices. They also have a monthly $5 margarita and every one I've had has been fantastic!

People Magazine Jackie O Style Edition-

Again, another item in my Easter basket, this special edition focuses on Jackie O and how her sense of fashion still inspires today, 25 years following her death. It includes fun interviews, copies of her travel schedule with her outfits meticulously planned out, and comparisons of celebrities today and how their outfits imitate Jackie’s. She is my fashion icon and knew how to dress her body so well, I was so happy to flip through this magazine!

New Summer Pajamas-

I recently did a closet clean out and donated a bunch of winter pajamas. I’ve been picking up some new nightshirts here and there and this one from Charter Club at Macy's is amazing (sizes XS-3XL available). Gorgeous, soft fabric, a nice weight for summer, and it’s a really nice length too. Not to mention a great price as well.

Do you have any favorites you'd like to share? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you! 

Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)

My Everyday Makeup ~ May 2019

Although I am very into makeup, I don’t keep tons of it laying around. Instead I keep a cosmetic case with my everyday look and I don’t purchase more until I run out. I feel like once you open and start using makeup on your face bacteria can grow. That’s why I also stay away from makeup blenders and brushes. 

Here’s what’s currently in my cosmetic case:

Face-
Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in shade C2-
Ever since I learned about his product in flight attendant training it has been the only thing I use on my face. It easily lasts 12 hours and isn’t heavy in the slightest. It creates a smooth, matte finish and I love that you can buy refills for the sponge that comes with it, it’s actually very good quality. I also use MAC Studio Finish, a creamy concealer, in shade NC15 when I need to cover a blemish.

Makeup Revolution Jelly Highlighter in shade Prestigious-
I purchased this from Ulta back in January and I have been using it ever since. The texture of jelly glides on so smooth and stays put all day. It is the prettiest rose gold shimmer and isnt full of glitter so it’s perfect for daytime. 

Eyes-
Too Faced Pretty Puppy Eyeshadow Palette-
I’ve done a review of this palette in a previous post and I absolutely love it! Aside from being cute as a button it’s full of 6 super versatile shades that apply beautifully and last all day without creasing. 

Jordana Retractable Eyeliner in shade Eggplant-
These are super inexpensive and work great! No sharpening needed and I find them at my local Walgreens for only a few dollars. I love this deep purple shade to bring out the green in my eyes. They also sell a great range of other colors. 

Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in shade Excessive Black-
I am currently using a sample of this mascara and I love it. (I love getting 3 free samples with cosmetic purchases at Nordstrom). I love the curved shape of the wand to get all the little lashes in the corners of my eyes and I love how dark the shade is. It never clumps and it agrees with my contact lenses. 

Lips-
Too Faced Rich & Dazzling Sparkling Lip Gloss in shade All the Stars-
While I love playing up my eyes, I tend to only use a sparkly nude gloss on my lips. This one is so sparkly with a faint pale pink shimmer and smells like vanilla. It isn’t sticky and the packaging is so cute. 

Honorable Mentions-
I keep a few extra things in my cosmetic case (I've used this Cuyana one that I had monogrammed for a few years now and it still looks brand new. I am so pleased with the quality) such as tweezers for my brows, a Burberry gold shimmer lipstick for nighttime (I purchased it at Sephora in Poland-I can’t find a link for it), and a sample of Dior lash primer that I have been loving when I want to condition my lashes or give them some extra oomph.  

Voilà! Here's the finished product, my daily, everyday look. 

Do you have any favorite cosmetics you use daily? Let me know down below, I love trying new things!

Taking some time this long Memorial Day weekend to remember in my thoughts and prayers those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and their families. Thank you. 

Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)

Loving Lately ~ Feb 2019

Hi there and Happy Monday! Here’s a quick rundown of things I’ve been loving lately:

Flowers from Costco

David brings me home flowers from his Costco run sometimes, and I cannot ever get over the value for the price! A dozen and a half roses, that usually last over a week if you regularly water and trim them, for under $20!


Coloring Book For Adults App




Coloring is such a relaxing activity for me. I like coloring a few pages every now and again when I want to zone out. This app is so fun to color on when I’m out and about or traveling and it’s has over 750 pages and tons of color options. 


Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Rose Water



I’m late to the party with this cult favorite but it has quickly become a part of both my morning and evening beauty routines. It’s great for setting makeup and I also use it after cleansing my skin at night. It leaves my skin feeling so dewy and fresh and I love the rose scent. It’s perfect for my extremely sensitive skin and is a perfect pick-me-up in the middle of the day as well. I can’t wait to try the green tea and lavender versions next. 


Crock Pot Lentil Soup



I didn’t take any pics of this recipe because, well, cooked lentils aren’t the prettiest thing to look at but oh my goodness. This soup is the perfect hearty winter supper. Throw everything into the crock pot in the morning and return home later to the heavenly smell and dinner done! I made this recipe exactly as written except I added 1 1/2 c white wine and a pinch of brown sugar to cut some of the acidity. It makes a ton but freezes very well. We love eating soup once a week and it’s a bonus when I can make it in the crock pot. 


Winter walks with my dogs-

Winter is by far my favorite season. I love bundling up and heading outside to breathe in the cold, clean air. I very much look forward to taking my dogs for walks, but I love it even more in the winter. Here's a pic from the other day, not my best but it's hard to play photographer when you're juggling 3 leashes!


Anything you’ve been loving lately? Let me know down below, I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for reading. :)

Winter Skincare Faves

Here’s a quick rundown of some perennial favorites for the cold, dry climate this time of year in my neck of the woods:


Clinique Comfort hand and cuticle cream-$24
The best hand cream I’ve found to date. It’s unscented, super thick without being greasy. It’s also convenient that it’s 2 products in 1. You can never go wrong with Clinique in my book. 

                               


Lancôme Hydrogel sheet mask-$15
This item is a bit of a splurge for being a one time use mask, but I love using these before an important night out, or the morning after a late night. Just one of these masks contains 30ml, equivalent to one whole bottle of Lancôme’s signature serum! I feel like it also locks in more moisture than the paper masks. Plumps and hydrated your skin in just 10 minutes. Very good on sensitive skin too.

                         

Laura Mercier Crème Brûlée Sugar Scrub-$50
This is such a luxurious treat in the shower. It smells heavenly and the sugar truly scrubs away any dead winter skin while improving skin tone. It comes with the cutest little scoop so you don’t have to stick your fingers in the jar. Also, I know it’s pricey but my last jar lasted me almost 6 months. 
                 
Sarah Happ Lip Slip Balm-$24
If a super thick balm is your jam, then this one is for you. It is the faintest color pink, has a nice light scent, and is one of the thickest lip balms I’ve ever used. I enjoy using this in the morning under lipstick and at night as a mask for my lips before bed. I also have a coconut lip scrub from this brand, very good as well. 
                                         
Bath & Body Works Pocket Bac 5 Pack-$6 for 5
A winter skincare list wouldn’t be complete for me without some sort of antibacterial hand product. With flu season in full force I don’t leave the house without it. (This little guy is cuteness overload and I think I need him.)
                                           

What are some of your winter skincare essentials? Let me know down below, I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for reading, I hope you have a fabulous week. :)