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Thursday, June 6, 2013

What I'm Loving Now: Make Up Edition (5things)

Last month I published This post about a few products that I liked for a different take on the "5 Things" posts I usually do. I Had a lot of fun talking about some of my favorite products with you so I decided to come back with another post to test the waters of introducing posts like this as a new feature for HN. So let me know if this is something you'd enjoy reading about more :)

1. Wet N' Wild Blush in Heather Silk (832E) and Pearlescent Pink (831E). These two are my go to blushes. The brand is really inexpensive and the blush is still pigmented and long lasting. I usually go back and forth between using these two in my daily make up routine as blush and also sometimes as eye shadow.

2.Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant nail polish in Coral Silk (240). I chose this nail polish because I wanted a peachy nail polish that was both pink but orange-y as well. Honestly this polish looks more orange in most lights but it still is obviously peach. Just not enough pink in it as i would have liked. It's still my favorite nail polish color right now.

3. Maybelline Falsies Volum' Express Mascara in Blackest Black.

Mascara is one of my make up necessities and I'm always searching for a product that gives both volume and length. This is one of the few mascaras that meets both those needs. If I use my eye lash curler it really gives the full look of false lashes without the glue. so worth it.

4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Matte Smoked Peach (013). I am pretty picky when it comes to lipsticks. I've always been a fan of matte lipsticks but often times the formulas are cakey and the end product is just... not good. Revlon's matte lipsticks are some of my favorites. I own quite a few and this particular color is perfect for summer. It is the perfect combination of a coral and a nude. I've been wearing it constantly since the weather warmed up.

5. Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit. I picked this up on a whim while browsing the make up section at the store because it was on sale and I've been trying to regrow my eyebrows for a while and really needed a powder filler for my brows in the meantime. This stuff is a lifesaver. I use it both with and without eyebrow pencil depending on my mood. It comes with two brow colors and a highlighter as well as brushes and tweezers. I usually use the lighter shade for more realistic brows and the darker shade for more dramatic make up. It's been in my daily make up line up since i brought it home.

Thrifty Thursday: Doilies and things for my husband

A few days ago my brother surprised me by texting me asking if I was interested in going thrifting with him. Of course I was more than happy and we go together and stopped by the closest goodwill. I haven't been thrifting in a few months now, so it was nice to look around a little and pick up a couple things to bring home with me. I felt like to find this Shiner Bock Tshirt in Anthony's size, and was even more excited while digging through some old vinyls to find a Van Halen Album, which happens to be one of Anthony's all time favorite bands. Score!

Both the T-shirt and the Van Halen Vinyl were priced at $1.99.

double score.

Finally while me and my brother were trying to kill time while waiting on someone to open a dressing room, I found this crocheted doily hanging up in the linens section. I've been keeping my eyes out for a doily for what seems like forever. I didn't even look at the price, just through it in my cart. To my delight it was only 99 cents anyway. It was a pretty successful trip. My brother found some good stuff too.

It was really nice to spend time with my brother doing something I really enjoy. Nothing makes this girl happier than a successful thrifting trip!

-Reagan

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

5 things: What I'm loving right now

I haven't done a 5 things post in a long time... like since December. This is mostly due to the fact that I wanted to challenge myself to produce original blog material. It may sound silly but it became very easy to look through pinterest and simply post my 5 favorite things, instead today i wanted to try something new to revive my 5 things feature. So here are five of my favorite products that I'm using right now.

1. Lavender Essential Oil

This oil is great for adding a few drops to a hot bath. it smells heavenly and helps to relax and soothe you. Also you can add a few drops to Epsom salt to make a custom bath salt.

2. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Hair treatment

I'm sure at this point I don't have to tell you the benefits of using Moroccan Argan Oil on your hair. This stuff keeps my hair moisturized, tames frizziness and makes my hair super shiny.

3. Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream

I have super dry skin. I have tried so many different moisturizers that I lost count. Nothing really seemed to help relive my dry skin in the long run. I decided to try this product because it seemed different from other moisturizers and I'm glad I did. As indicated the moisturizer is in gel form and feels kind of like aloe vera. It absorbs quickly and keeps my skinny soft and moisturized. It's my new favorite!

4. Pacifica Bali Lime Papaya Solid Perfume

This stuff is amazing. I love solid perfumes anyway, and this one has such a great summer scent.

It also comes in a spray form that is just as good if that's your thing.

5. Frankincense Incense

I love incense and this stuff has a great scent that isn't overpowering. I've been using it constantly along with a sage and grapefruit candle. Such fresh and earthy scents!

Well I hope you enjoyed the new and improved five things. I'd love to hear any feedback regarding the new style and whatnot :)

-Reagan

Thursday, October 11, 2012

1. This is part of the wall arrangement I've been working on in our living room. The large painting is from my parents, The small framed painting is thrifted, the A was a diy inspired by pinterest, and the little heart is a spray painted valentines tin. :)

2. Some firewood and my matching shoes!

3. Murray has discovered the joys of sun bathing.

4. A thrifted butterfly wall hanging that reminds me of my mom.

5. some flour-less peanut butter cookies that were quite the hit.

6. An owl painting I finished last year but never shared.

7. Some pretty sweet smelling trees.

8. a vintage coffee tin I thrifted.

9. my growing globe collection that was recently moved to our bedroom.

These are all just snapshots from daily life. I made it a goal to try to take more pictures and really document the little things that make life so great. It may sound silly but instagram is really helpful in helping to create pretty pictures from almost any picture you take. I like to challenge myself to be a little more inspire by the world around me and it really helps me to appreciate the little things.

What inspires you?

-R