May 2015 Favorites

Sunday, May 31, 2015

The Body Shop Shower Gel Minis - (Satsuma, Strawberry, Mango)
Technically these are empties and favorites because I used these up! Oh these were perfect for travel (and I did a lot of that!) My favorite out of the three was the strawberry it smelled like strawberry jello!!

Fortune Cookie Soap Salt Scrub The Boy Who Never Grew Up - Another love from a product I received in my FCS Box. Oh I think I love salt scrubs better than sugar scrubs. Anyone know the benefits? Or whether one has more benefits than the other?

Lush's Brazen Honey - I've been using this once a week. It just cleanses really deep and moisturizes as well. I love this but I think I'm going to try BB Seaweed in June.

Dionis Goat Milk Skincare Sea Treasures Hand Cream - I only paid $3 for mine but mine didn't come with a snazzy box so that's probably where the extra cost comes in. I bought mine at Cracker Barrel and I bought most of the scents and as you can see from the picture above this one is almost gone. I also love the lemon and strawberry!

Mr. Pumice Extra-Coarse Pumi Bar and Mr. Pumice Two Sided Ultimate Pumice Bar - I have no clue why not everyone is talking about these. Thank Goodness Tati Tip Tuesday #42 directed me to these beauties! They are under $5! Yes you read that right and they work so unbelievably good.

Hey HoneyGood Morning: Honey Silk Facial Serum - I received this in my ipsy bag and I saved it for traveling after realizing just how much I loved it and how well it worked! This made the dry patches on my face go away! My forehead no longer feels like sand paper.

Olay Fresh Face Wipes Everything Off - To me these are so worth the extra price! Everyone knows I love my Target Up & Up make up remover cloths (I still have packages of them as well.) But these are amazing because one their fragrance is so fresh and clean. The second thing is that they are cooling. The first time I used one of these I thought it was so refreshing I probably looked like a freak to the car beside me.

tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette - This was an impulse buy and I have to say I was so excited to try it the next morning! For me it's a great nude palette that has all matte shadows in it.

Buxom Lip Glosses - I will one day have the entire collection of these. These are my favorite glosses EVER! Over Too Faced, over MAC, over anything! They have just a hint of plumping and amazing - insert freaking amazing- pigment! I love these!

MAC Cinderella Cream Shadow in Pearl - Though no longer available.. I love this for my inner eye corner! It's super for that.

Mini Currents 05. 30. 15

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Hujambo, my friends! So today has been full of blogging, decorating the house, watching YT videos, and singing. So basically a really lazy day! But given that fact means I have enjoyed it even more.

Vin and I totally have given up on the fact one day we will grow up. So instead we are just going to grow wise and strong and call it quits. We came up with that solution when we were running around the house in our underwear chasing each other with pillows. Let the world think what they want to about us, we will die with smiles on our faces.

Favorite Food of the Day:

Banana and peanut butter sandwiches

Favorite Song:

Keep Your Hands To Yourself - The Calling

Favorite Line from the book I'm Reading:

“Real, lasting health is rooted in something deeper than the physical body." - Happy Is the New Healthy: 31 Ways to Relax, Let Go, and Enjoy Life NOW!

Favorite Pin I Found on Pinterest:

Favorite thing taking place in the future:

New Erin Condren planner releases!!!

Tinker Bell Half Marathon Essentials

Running essentials? Fairy essentials? Disneyland essentials? I'm about to cover all of the things that I am so glad I brought with me for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend! These are things that stood out to me on this trip!

Shoes and sunblock are a must of course. But everyone will tell you that when looking for a list of things you'll need on a RunDisney Race. Some people like more fun and some people take it a lot more serious. It just depends on the person and why they are running the race. But the goal is there really to have fun and do your best!

Money - Ok so not on the run exactly. But the rest of the weekend you need to make sure that you budget big time for souvenirs! I was very happy that this was the main run weekend that I gave myself plenty of cushion for souvenirs because I love Tinker Bell so much.

Band-Aid Active Friction Block Stick - This is something I am 95% sure that I have talked about before this post, but I'm going to talk about it again. This is something I wear at every Disney trip, and something I wear every single time I wear a new pair of shoes! This really stops the blister. Part of me wants to know the science behind it. The other part isn't that interested honestly. I know most runners prefer Body Glide and some just prefer Vaseline. I happen to love my results with Band-Aid Active Friction Block Stick.

Costume - I actually was very excited about getting my running costume for this weekend. Who am I kidding? I love dressing up at every running event that I go to because I love that I can! It's super fun!

Halo Hairband - I love this brand for keeping my hair back while I am running and other sports as well. I also love their sweat band as well for keeping the sweat out of my eyes. But the hairband is what I really love the most!

KT Tape - I see people wearing this in normal life with aches and pains. But I especially love it since I am prone to getting shin splints. This tape really helps that. Plus you may look a little dorky with bright colored tape on you but it helps!

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S Déjà Vu Do Style Extender - When I received this is what in a Voxbox of mine and I wasn't sure about it. So I put it to the ultimate test and used it the weekend of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. It really holds! I mean if it can withstand me sweating, the humidity, and everything else, it works! And I had someone ask me why do they need something like this for a race... THEY TAKE YOUR PICTURE! And you don't want to look like a "woolly bully."

Snap Infusion Super Candy - When I first started running I thought things like this was a hoax. I was mistaken. These really help to give a great boost when the race starts winding down. Sometimes it helps me to get my mind off of the pain or miles to go by eating something especially if it taste like something else which brings me to a different memory. It's like a mini trip.

Orange Blossom Organic Energy Chew - I carry two different brands for two reasons. One I love this company because they are strictly organic and they offer other products I like. Two, the flavor of these are just out of this world. I have received several of their products through different subscription boxes over the years. So for me this is a tried and true company.

Nuun - When I first started running, a running friend of mine told me about the hydration that would help you keep up your stamina. Oh how I love this! This is a perfect product for runners and I cannot not recommend it more. Just pop it into your water and it helps your body perform throughout the activity!

SPIbelt™ Foil - I love to try out new sports belts. This is one of my favorites though. It just holds everything. It stays in place well. Sometimes I do like to change to a belt with a water bottle, but I also like this belt because it is just what I need for running. I also like how it's flashiness is perfect fo my personality.

SmartWool Women's PhD® Run Ultra Light No Show Socks - So everyone talks about the socks to wear while running, but no one discusses socks when they are telling you about running. A good lasting pair is what you need. Cotton is rotten is a phrase known around the running community. You need something that can withstand moisture. That's where these come in. I also pack compression socks for after a run.

Spyoptic Screw Sunglasses - These are perfect for running. I love these on my normal day runs as well. They have don't bother me at all. Plus they have great protection. There are a few others I like to wear as well, but these are the ones that I liked for this race.

Playtex® Sport Body Wipes 20 Count Singles - These are what I pack for on the run and after the run. It's like a tiny shower in a wipe! It smells good and gets the sweat smell off. I also like these for after race parties when you want to clean up just a bit and not head back to the room.

Kleenex Cool Touch and Slim Packs - These are fantastic! Now they don't have Kleenex Cool Touch in Slim Packs so I have to pack my own. Which is totally fine for me. I love having the cool touch ones because they are seriously cooler than normal Kleenexes.

Sunkissed Summer Tag

Friday, May 29, 2015

Summer is officially here! I am normally not a summer person (seriously though it's just 90 days until college football!) But I do enjoy summer things sometimes. And my summer looks pretty awesome! I'm working most of it, but still excited about where I'll be and what I'll be doing so it's a win-win.

1. What is your go-to product for a sunkissed summer glow?

Brown Sugar Southern Princess 200x - This is my favorite tanning oil if I'm actually tanning, which I haven't done this year. It really helps keep the skin moisturized and looking very healthy.

St. Tropez - Yep the one from 50 Shades of Grey, the one Mrs. Robinson wears. I have to hand it to her she has fantastic taste in self tanner. This stuff works amazingly!

2. What book would you recommend for a summer read?

My answer for this questions is a loaded one really. If you have a dreary rainy day I highly recommend The Night Circus.

Now a sunshine day I recommend anything by Simone Elkeles. Seriously I can never put down any book from her. Her characters are very life like!

3. What's your signature summer scent this year?

I'll raise my hand and say I have an obsession with Bath and Body Works Fragrance Mists.

Maui Mango Surf Shimmer Mist

Fresh Brazil Citrus

Cool Amazon Rain

Sometimes I'll wear a perfume but that's usually like MARC JACOBS Daisy for Women Eau de Toilette, Michael Kors Collection Sporty Citrus Eau de Parfum, Ralph Lauren Ralph Eau de Toilette Spray, and Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

4. The sun is shining and it's time to get outside! What's your favorite thing to do?

There are many things I love to do:

Concerts

Movies in a drive-in or in the backyard

If it's too hot I'll stay in and sleep all day

It being beautiful also makes me want to go shopping!

Diving into a good ol lake sounds amazing too

Driving around listening to music is still a favorite though.

5. You're on the boardwalk and starving! What's your go-to summer beach food?

Cheese fries

Funnel Cake

Fruit

Fried pickles

6. What's your dream summery date?

A picnic

A whole day in a theme park

7. After a day in the summer heat, what do you do to cool off?

Play or relax in the pool

Snowcones or popsicles

Camp out in front of the fan

Bath

Netflix Marathon

8. How do you wear your hair in the summer?

Braids & Buns

9. What's your must-have nail polish for summer 2015?

Nail wraps!

10. What shows do you recommend for summer?

Pretty Little Liars

The Astronaut Wives Club

UnReal

11. Do you wear liquid foundation, BB cream, or tinted moisturizer in the summer?

I wear BB cream when I'm not having to work but if I'm working then I'm still using the liquid foundation.

12. Sunglasses or Hats?

Sunglasses all the way

13. What is your summer jam this year?

Andy Grammar - Honey I'm Good

Maroon 5 - This Summer's Gonna Hurt

Sia - Elastic Heart

Luke Bryan - Kick Up The Dust

Carrie Underwood - Little Toy Guns

Jason Aldean - Tonight Looks Good On You

14. Do you have a summer bucket list?

I'll be writing one shortly look for it in the coming weeks, because I'll be blogging it.

15. Bikini, tankini, or one piece? Show us your fave bathing suit this year!

I love them all! I can wear them all.

I love vintage inspired one pieces or two pieces.

16. What's your favorite sweat proof product?

The Falsie Volume Waterproof

17. If you could create your own ice cream flavor, what would it be?

Chicken n Waffles - A regular chicken and a spicy chicken

Jessica, Best Friend Tag

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Yes I'm doing a lot of tags because I want you to get to know me straight out. Except this one isn't really about me. It's about my favorite guest post person, Jessica from A Pop of Jess! We have been friends for two years now. And I love her to death and looking back really amazes me because I had no idea we would become so close!

How and when did you meet?

I actually was dating her ex, and I added her because she was also a friend of my cousin. My cousin told me that she was a really great person who loved to read. The guy I was dating wasn't thrilled I was talking to her even after all he told me, and now I know exactly why because he lied to me and really hurt her.

What were your first impressions of your friend?

I thought she was extremely shy or either thought I was so boring. She wouldn't ever really stay online in one stretch of time talking to me.

What's your favorite memory together?

Ooo this is hard, I think my most favorite memory together is when we ordered our planners. We had already become really close by that point but she was there and ordering that planner helped us both.

Describe them in one word.

Unique

One thing that annoys you about the other person.

She doesn't believe in herself.

One thing that you love about the other person.

How creative she is!

If you could go anywhere in the world together where would it be?

London, definitely or Hawaii! Ok fine anywhere would be lovely!

Favorite inside joke

Hm Gaston is actually between her and my cousin, sooo definitely A man duh, uh excuse me, Amanda.

Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?

Me, like always me even when I don't get ready it's me.

What's the other person's eye color, don't cheat!

Ha! Thanks to her daughter asking this the other day, her eye color is blue-green!

Mini Currents 05. 28. 15

And the grueling days of my job start. Ok, not today they didn't. I just had to work tonight. That was wonderful for me. Vin actually arrived this morning as a surprise to me. And surprised I was to see him standing there. I love the fact that he can't stay away from me. I seriously thought, after listening to my friends, that all of those kinds of guys were gone. But he is here.

Also the second surprise for me would be LisaFreemontStreet's video! She actually answered the question I asked her. I was surprised by the answer, but I understood just as well. It made me very excited, but because she answered Jessica's as well. It was something we both needed!

OOTD:

Rachel Double Ring in Iridescent Viva, Mariposa Ear Jackets, Louise et Cie 'Hermosah' Pump, kate spade new york Floral Print Dress

Favorite Beauty Product:

Buxom Full-On™ Lip Polish Debbie