Makeup // Beauty Faves for Winter 2015

    Lo and behold, the expanse that is my makeup collection :))) I only wish I was kidding. I'm one of those people that is constantly seeding through products, so I really only end up with the ones that work best. Probably my staple in an everyday look is mascara, and I'm constantly looking and trying out new ones. The Clinique Lash Power has proven to do exactly what I need and I love it. With its large feathery brush, it produces results without going overboard. I like a natural look and this mascara really only enhances my lashes and I can layer it where I like a heavier look or I can swipe on just one coat and there's no clumping. I've found that it's a wonderful formula. For eyeshadow, I haven't experimented too much, and I like to keep it simple. Since I am in school, sometimes a few extra minutes of sleep > killer eyeshadow. But now that I am on break, I'm hoping to try a few new things out or maybe I'll get a new palette for Christmas, who knows? Sometimes though, when I'm feeling a bit more glamorous, I'll go for a light shimmery shade just to brighten, and then a matte color that matches it to soften the whole look up. Really simple. As far as lip products go, my philosophy is that you can never have too many chapsticks, lip balms or stains. My Burt's Bees is with me ALL THE TIME. Ever since I started using it a few months ago, I have literally never had dry lips. Well, now I get really boring: All I use for face products is a Maybelline BB Cream that I got one day at Target. It's actually the first face product that I have ever owned so bear with me, I'm still easing myself into the makeup world. I like it a lot though, it does a great job evening my skin tone in the tough spots and the only complaint I have is that it doesn't mattify very well. 
    I hope you like my daily lineup, I have all of the products linked down below if you would like to check those out. Tomorrow, I've put together my night routine as well as the products I use for that. 'Till next time!

Burt's Bees lip treatment / Clinique lip treatment / Maybelline eyeshadow / Maybelline tinted moisturizer / Clinique mascara / Revlon lip makeup / E.l.f lip stain / Maybelline lip makeup / Mac cosmetic

xoxo, 

It's Fall Again...

... and I am SO EXCITED!!! In Florida, it's a rare and cherished occasion when the temperature changes and fall arrives before January. Ironically, while I cannot stand the heat, I have always lived here. So you can imagine, I am ecstatic at this early season change for the chance to break out my fall favorites... :)

Nails

• For one, I always love dark nails, no matter what time of year (oops haha) I will most likely be wearing a dark color. I don't really know why, I just think it looks better on my tan skin tone. Either extremely dark or extremely light, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. When I say that I want a green nail polish, I mean that I want a green that's one step away from black. I have this INCREDIBLE army green from Urban Outfitters, given to me by a friend as a birthday present. The one pictured isn't the exact shade, but it's close. I don't think UO has my color anymore. :/

• Well, I normally do my own nails so.... let's just say that "nail art" is kept to a minimum. I do envy those girls though, the ones who post all over Instagram those cute negative space or water marbled manis. Ignoring my artistic handicap, here are a few things I wish I could do for fall: 
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Clothes

• Can we just take a moment..... Ahhhh. Seeing these things just brings serenity to my mind... This morning I woke up and tossed around a few minutes, when I threw my blanket off and felt the crisp air I thought "HALLELUJAH" and jumped out of bed to pick out my first outfit of fall. I am in love...

Food and Drink

• As you probably noticed, coffee related objects dominate. Well, it's true, I think I am addicted to my hot drinks. You name it, tea, coffee, hot cocoa.... Mmmmm. That's probably why I love the cold so much, I have a valid reason to drink so much. :) My mug collection isn't super expansive, but I hope to change that for this season. 

    What's your favorite holiday? Are you a fall freak like me?? Either way, I hope you have a fantastic weekend and enjoy the chill in the air. <3,

April Favorites!! // Style and Sun

    Happy Saturday! Today I am so excited to bring you another seasonal post that I have been piecing together for a while now. I am on a four day weekend and I am so happy that I finally have the time to finish a lot of half-done posts. 

    It's Easter weekend! and I love spring so this is a perfect opportunity to squeeze in some Easter cuteness. I saw these cupcakes first when I received one of my weekly emails from Yummy and I just couldn't resist! The charming little ears are a perfect tribute to this rabbit-run holiday. Although baking isn't really one of my fortés, I am determined to at least give these adorable little guys a chance. I am going to give it a try right now! 

     What would a spring favorites collection be without some nail polish? I love polish anytime of the year, but the colors that come out during these months... Mmmmm..

1. Givenchy nail polish 

2. Chanel nail polish 

3. Christian Dior nail polish

4. Dolce Gabbana bright nail polish

5. Yves Saint Laurent nail polish 

6. Tom Ford nail polish

7. Opi nail polish 

8. Chanel nail polish 

9. Dolce Gabbana bright nail polish

10. Butter London nail polish 

11. Burberry nail polish 

12. Givenchy nail polish 

    Since it is officially spring in Florida, I have been searching for ANY way to stay cool. I found that lace was a perfect cheat to wear "less" clothes, since it has all of those little holes in it, it's like there is some kind of ventilation.haha

1. Saloni embroidered lace top 

2. Lace crop tank

3. Black tee

4. Pink lace tank

5. Vero Moda black boatneck shirt

    I absolutely loooove pastel pink shoes, and I know most of these are a bit too outrageous for my style, but they were so pretty that I couldn't help myself.

1.River Island leather pumps

2. Monsoon wedding pumps 

3.Jessica Simpson stilettos shoes 

4.Charlotte russe booties 

5.Christian Louboutin red sole shoes

6.Call it SPRING shoes  

7.Gianvito Rossi lace-up heel sandals 

8.Peep-toe pumps

9.Gianvito Rossi heels & pumps 

    Whenever I think of these lipsticks I get so excited. I am saving up to get number five on this list. The other colors are so beautiful that I can hardly resist, but due to some financial setbacks :), I have to chose.

1. Chanel lipstick in Cocou

2.Chanel lipstick in Rêverie Parisienne 

3.Chanel lipstick in La Facinante

4.Chanel lipstick in La Favorite 

5.Chanel shiny lipstick in Interlude

     There are so many things that deserve to make this list, it's so hard to decide! Do you agree with my April picks? Is there anything huge that I missed? Let me know in the comments below. I would love to hear your ideas! 

Credits

cupcake picture courtesy of Yummly

collages created through Polyvore

February Wish List // Valentine's Day Favorites

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    Happy Valentine's Day!! Sadly, I am not going to be able to enjoy the crisp air outside and the festivities of the weekly Farmer's Market. I have been suffering from a low grade fever and voice-stealing head cold for the past few days and I am restricted to the indoors to recover. Today I am just going to make the most of my resources, namely the kitchen. I am going to test my baking skills as I attempt some love-day inspired cupcakes and cookies. Crossing my fingers that they turn out edible. :)
   Oh well, thankfully Valentine's Day came to rescue me from my illness blahs and gave me an excuse to put together a wish list. :) These are a few things that I have had my eye on for a few months now, and that is probably the closest I'll ever be to most of them. But hey, a girl can dream right? 

      
    Let me know in the comments below if any of these items has made an appearance in your online shopping cart, or if you have anything on this list, let me know what you think! I hope everyone has a safe weekend and enjoy the time you spend with your loved ones.

xoxo,

2014 Christmas Special: Winter Favorites

   It's about that time of year again and I can't even begin to express how happy I am to be on vacation and at home! 
   Here I thought I would share with you a collection of the things I love most about the winter season and most of all, Christmas!

For those days that I sleep in and just want to stay warm and comfy on my couch, I do everything from paint my nails to brew a one of a kind tea or hot cocoa. :)

While trying to kill time, I find myself redoing my nails even when they were probably fine to begin with. Anyway, one of my favorite fall/winter trends this year included the deep, almost black, oxblood nail polish. It is such a sophisticated and dreamy color, and a bonus is that it goes with almost anything!
<---I found this great bottle at Urban Outfitters

Blegh, if I had to pick my least favorite thing about cold weather, it would definitely be chapped lips. But EOS has the perfect remedy for the pain that comes with dryness.... a lip balm that stops the chap before it even starts! I love the sweet mint-->
the best because it leaves such a fresh feel and best of all, it smells like Christmas! ❄︎

Warm tea in a cozy mug...This is one of the things I do like about cold weather. My favorite tea comes from Teavana because of how fresh the tea is and simply how fun it is to make it! Another bonus to drinking tea is all of the options for mugs. Some of them are so cute and I think The Freckled Fox did the best job of putting together a collection. Check it out at "from one hot drink lover to another."

The tough thing about living in a place where it's warm most of the year is that I miss out on the use of ridiculously fuzzy blankets! I have about three, and I love them so much that I practically wear them as sweaters. :) 





   


 This holiday season, I encourage you to embrace your challenges with the upcoming new year and to never forget to appreciate your family and friends. Take a minute, slow yourself down, and open your mind by living in the moment and being happy.