September Favorites

Here are a few things I'm loving this month!This Week Pad - TargetI found this notepad in the Dollar Spot at Target and I loved it so much I actually went back and purchased a few additional ones. Since things in the dollar spot aren’t typically there for very long I would highly suggest getting to your local Target asap to get yourself one of these notepads. I’ve been using it for several weeks now and it is incredible for structuring your weekly to-do list. It is shorter than a typical to-do notepad so it really helps keep the most urgent things on top. It also is fantastic for tracking time spent on different activities since there is the perfect amount of boxes and the sizing is wonderful.BlindspotBlindspot is back!!!! Remember last October when I told you that I was totally in love with the new show Blindspot? Well, it’s back on TV and better than ever! You can find season 2 streaming on Hulu. It looks like you can only buy Season 1 on Amazon, but I guarantee you will fall in love with this show if you start it!Michael Kors “Dillon”My sister introduced me to the world of designer handbags a few years ago and I finally found one I couldn’t live without. The Michael Kors “Dillon” satchel is the perfect bag in my opinion. I purchased this bag a few months ago in the Dove Grey color and it has been amazing. I held off using it for a few months since it looked so pretty but I’ve been carrying it exclusively since the middle of August and I absolutely love it! While they don’t have the exact color I purchased anymore the bag I linked to is just as pretty in the pink color. The bag itself is super roomy and very sturdy. I tend to overfill my bags and so far I haven’t had any issues at all.

August Favorites

Here are just a few things I’ve absolutely been obsessed with the last few weeks! QuanticoI was browsing through Netflix and found this show. I had seen previews for it on Hulu but had forgotten about it until I ran across it again. I thought, oh, this might be a fun show to watch” so I decided to try it out. I was not prepared for how addicting it is. If you’re a fan of cop/FBI thriller shows this one is for you! Brooke Pretty GlossI received this gloss in my July Pretty Club and I was SO surprised how quickly this became my favorite color. It is so versatile and I wear it almost every day. I actually have started keeping it in my car dash since I put it on pretty much anytime I leave the house. If you’re looking for the most perfect peachy pink color this fall, check this one out.Wax & Wool Etc: Fig Tree CandleI found this amazing small company a few weeks ago when they opened their Etsy shop. This is my absolute favorite candle. While this exact scent is only available during the summer she has a whole host of fall scents just in that I can’t wait to try. The candles are made from pure soy wax that burn amazingly clean. If you’re looking for a non-toxic candle option this fall/winter this is a great company to try!Forever 21: Rhinestone Stud EarringsThese were beautiful earrings I found at F21 a few weeks ago when we were in the cities. They work with pretty much every single outfit I’ve tried wearing them with so far and they look gorgeous to boot.  

May Favorites

I looked back and realized I hadn’t posted any favorites in quite a while. I thought I’d show you three of the items I’ve been absolutely loving in the last month or so.Root Sunniest Blushing BronzerThis is a pretty new product for Root, but I’ve fallen instantly in love. I’ve been pretty much exclusively wearing peach based blushes this spring and this Blushing Bronzer is the perfect transition into summer and (hopefully) sunkissed skin. If you have paler skin like me this will be a fantastic color for you this season. Currently I only have a deluxe sample size from my Pretty Club, but as soon as I run out I will be purchasing the full-size. This is one makeup product I don’t want to go without!Forever 21: Leaf EarringsI picked these up when we were in Florida last week and I’ve been wearing them incessantly since then. They are just such a unique design, so they go with just about every outfit I have. The only downside to these earrings is that they are made out of something that hurts my sensitive skin if I wear them for too long. However, I can typically put them on just before I go out without any problem.HamiltonChances are you’ve probably heard of this musical by now, it’s up for 16 Tony nominations this year, it just won the Pulitzer prize for Drama and its pretty much been exploding because of its innovative style on Broadway. This musical is the story of Alexander Hamilton and his influence on the founding of our country. It uses innovative musical stylings of rap, hip-hop and reggae to tell the story. It really is unlike any Musical I’ve listened to before. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to this yet, you a really missing out! I suggest you find a copy of this immediately!

February Favorites

I honestly can’t believe it’s time for another monthly favorites post. The month of February has just flown by! Here are a few things I’ve loved over the last month.BrijaSkin – Eye BalmI typically have horrible dark under eye circles. I have tried lots of different products to try and help alleviate the darkness, those products work, but not nearly as well as this new eye balm from Brija Skin. This balm is absolutely incredible! I’ve been using it every night with fantastic results. I’ve even noticed I don’t need to use as much or even any dark circle correcting makeup some days.LilyLolo – MascaraI’ve been trying to find the perfect green/nontoxic mascara over the last few months. I’ve read about LilyLolo across several green beauty sites and every time it comes highly recommended. I decided to take the plunge and I’ll never go back! This is one of the best mascaras I’ve ever used. It is incredibly volumizing and will give you great definition. It was the only mascara I took with me to Europe and I’ve been absolutely loving it over the last month.100% Pure – Mattifying PrimerI’ve been curious to try a primer underneath my makeup, but most of them contain silicone and other nasty ingredients that I avoid in my makeup. However, when I saw 100% Pure had a couple different primers I knew I had to try them! I’ve tried both the luminizing and the mattifying primers and I have to say the mattifying primer is amazing. I can tell a difference in how long my makeup lasts when I wear it and when I don’t.  It also keeps my skin even and dry the entire day. I can’t wait to see how it helps my makeup hold up during the summer.Root – Casey Pretty GlossThis is such a pretty color! It goes on very sheer but still provides you with a great amount of coverage. I’ve really been loving wearing it over different types of lipstick. It is really a perfect color for any occasion.Cadbury Dairy Milk: CaramelThis is one thing Alex and I discovered while we were in Europe. The Cadbury chocolate over there is amazing and the Caramel filled one is to die for! If you visit over there you NEED to try this chocolate.PrimarkSadly there are only two Primark’s in the US and they don’t sell online. But when we were on our trip we visited several different Primark locations and I fell in love. Their clothes/accessories are very stylish and have a good quality for the price you are paying. I purchased a bag while I was there and it has been absolutely amazing. If you ever have a chance you should totally visit a Primark.

January Favorites

I realized I hadn’t done a monthly favorites post in the last few months so I thought it was high time I let you know what I’ve been loving lately!Doc MartinOne of my friends in my aqua aerobics class suggested I watch this show. I found it on Netflix and absolutely fell in love! It is about a Doctor in a small town in England. He doesn’t have good people skills and the show deals with that and his aversion to blood. If you’re in the market for a new show this is one you really can’t miss!Antonym Blush: RoseI’ll be doing a fuller review on Antonym in the future, but their Rose blush has quickly become a favorite of mine. It is the most perfect color for my complexion. It goes with just about any look I wear. It goes perfectly with a bold lip and with a nude lip. Keep an eye out for a review complete with phots in the future!Faux-Suede Ankle BootiesThese have been my go-to boots over the last month. Personally I have them in maroon, but I find the black and grey available online super cute. The heel on these is pretty much the perfect height for being able to wear them for a long time without being uncomfortable. I love to match these with my scarf for a really put together look.The 5^th WaveI read this book over my “Christmas Break”. It was a great story, fast moving and very entertaining. Apparently it’s also been made into a movie. If you are looking for another dystopian fiction novel you will likely enjoy this one.Root: Pomegranate SerumI love this serum!!!! I received a travel size in a Pretty Club and from that moment I knew I loved this serum. It is highly moisturizing and even has some anti-aging properties.  I sent a bottle to my Mom and she agrees it is a fantastic product.