One of my favorite things to wear during the warmer seasons is a maxi dress/skirt. I LOVE how cozy and breezy they are. I usually turn my maxi dresses into skirts so I can wear them in different ways. As well, I've always been a layer type of girl and it can be tricky finding breezy layers to wear when it starts getting hot. I've been loving this black and grey tye-dyed duster vest lately. Perfect for wearing with maxi skirts. ;)
What are your favorite things to wear during the warmer months??
Progress has been made! I commissioned Drew, Jenny's husband, to build a coffee table for our living room. I knew I wanted something round-ish, interesting, and big enough to be used for multiple purposes. It needed to offset the massiveness of our couch and it couldn't be small and dinky by any means. Drew and Jenny came up with a couple different design ideas and we finally settled on an octagonal shape. To add a little extra interest, I asked Jenny to put in some metallic leafing.
They brought the table over this past weekend to reveal it to me and I loved it! It was so exciting to see something I dreamed up in my head translated and then executed into something truly beautiful and special. Drew is a very talented craftsman and Jenny is so fantastic at helping make my thoughts a reality. I love the industrial look of the hairpin legs, the touch of copper leafing and the unique shape. It's also big enough to sit around and eat a meal at, or play games, which is perfect!
Little by little this space is coming together and I'm SO thrilled. Matter of fact, Jenny and I were planning out the rest of the space yesterday. We've got something big in mind for that wall behind the couch...I can't wait to reveal what we've been scheming!!!
Hello, friends!! Today I'm excited to share another video with you! This video is a spring haul of some of my favorite products and some new-to-me products that I've purchased recently. I've been excited to try out a lot of new things lately, so I hope you find this helpful when you go on your next beauty shopping trip. ;) Full details about each product and where to get them are listed below.
LUSH
* Happy Hippy Shower Gel // Lush
* Skindrink Moisturizer // Lush
* Ocean Salt Scrub // Lush
* Sexy Peel Lemon Soap // Lush
* Caca Rouge Henna // Lush TARGET
* Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes // Yes to Cucumber
* Lock Luster Coconut & Macadamia Oil Treatment // Not Your Mothers
* Orange You Jealous? Nail Polish // L'Oreal ULTA
* She's a Tease Volumizing Hair Spray // Not Your Mother's
* Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray // Not Your Mother's
* Knotty to Nice Detangling Leave-in Conditioner // Not Your Mother's
* Kinky Moves Curling Creme // Not Your Mother's
* Feeling Beautiful Clay Face Mask in Chocolate Strawberry // Freeman
* Roll on Shimmer in Nude & Hazelnut // NYX
* HD Concealer // NYX
* Red Lip Liner // NYX
* Mango Body Butter // The Body Shop
* Cherry Dry Shampoo // Batiste
* Deslick Make-Up Setting Spray // Urban Decay
* The Pore Fessional & That Gal Face Primer // Benefit Cosmetics
* Aqualillies Eye and Cheek Pallette // Tarte WEARING
* Head Scarf - Thrifted
* Aqua Stud Earrings - Forever21
* Dotted Top - Vintage
* Foundation - Revlon Colorstay in 110 Ivory
* Eye Shadow - Urban Decay Naked Palette in Virgin, Sidecar & Smog
* Liner - Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen in Blackest Black
* Mascarra - Maybelline The Falsies Flared in Blackest Black
* Blush - Wet n' Wild Coloricon in Mellow Wine
* Lips - Rimmel Kate Moss
I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Planning to do a product review on Olia hair color and a new favorites video with my sister soon! Be on the lookout. :)
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This weekend I promised myself I wouldn't have any plans. Sometimes it's needed and so refreshing to just wake up and go about your day however you see fit. I convinced Jonathon to join me on Saturday and by the end of the day he said he felt so relaxed and had the best time. I know I can get caught up in the "what's the plan" and "what are we doing today" mindset, but I love the moments when I remember to stop and just enjoy the day. Jon and I made a promise to ourselves that we would have WAY more of these days throughout the rest of the year. :)
Today, Jenny, Leah, and Kate are coming over to work on some projects for the Maiedae Mixer. It's nearly here and I can't believe it!! It's been so fun putting this event together and I can't wait to see everyone there and our vision come to life!
Snapshot(s) of the Week: 1// Spent some nights this past week reading, watching shows and journaling on the couch. 2// Special date night at a "new to us" restaurant in Atlanta called El Taco. SO yummy! 3// Bath-time! 4// Took a little walk break on Saturday. Also loving this bright red polish!
Blog Blog/Site of the Week:
* Selective Potential - Love Tieka and her style posts!! Recently we got the opportunity to re-design her blog and it was such a pleasure working with her. I love the variety in her style posts. :)
Inspiring Me this Week:
* The big thing on my mind this week has been the Mixer! We've been working so hard and I'm anxious and excited for it to be here on June 1st! I can't wait to see the space decorated and everyone there!!
3 Things About Yours Truly:
* My favorite things to do on a pamper night include painting my nails and toe nails, taking a bath, putting on a face mask, wearing my most comfortable PJs, and winding down to a good read.
* I've somehow managed to keep my house clean for going on 2 weeks!
* Last night, Jon and I cooked homemade chicken fried rice for the first time and it turned out really good!
