Lighten Up!

Is there really anything better than a fresh manicure? I think not.

 And I'm absolutely loving the pale trend this spring. 

These colors are light, girly & out of control fun

{and when it chips, it's a lot less noticeable than darker colors} 

Here are some of my favorite colors from Essie:

 

1. A Crewed Interest 

2. Mint Candy Apple...candy anything mmmm 

3. Bikini So Teeny...my favorite of the bunch...yes, the name is why. 

4. Oui Madame...take me back Paris or Normandie or Côte d'Azur. I'm flexible  

5. To buy or not to buy...that's not really a question, is it? 

6. Hi Maintenance...Sometimes I fit this profile, ask Steven. Sorry babe 

Am I the only one who picks my nail polish color because of its name?? Please tell me no!

   

{Also, a helpful bit of info that I learned from my roommate Kelsey- If you smudge your polish when it's still wet, lick your nail a few times...no, I'm not kidding, it actually works and you'll thank me when you just ruined that fresh manicure digging in your purse for the car keys!}

Beach Days & Farmers Markets

It was a gorgeous weekend in Santa Barbara! Sunny and warm just how I like it! I'll take this weather for the rest of the school year if ya don't mind...

Hangin with my best friend on Saturday 

California Poppies 

A beautiful Saturday!  

Farmers Market goodies on Sunday

             My favorite summer flowers 

I hope that everyone had a great weekend

xox

Linking up with: This Weekend I, Monday Mingling, I Love Bloglovin'

Spring Fever: Makeup Essentials

Since spring is right around the corner, I thought that I'd share some of my most favorite spring makeup products with y'all! 

Here's a little secret: As much as I hate to admit it, I am always running late. I like to take my time waking up in the morning but I also like to look pretty for the day...quite the dilemma, I know. 

I'm one of those people who runs around shoving things in my bag, applying mascara, and putting on my shoes all while brushing my teeth. Needless to say, I am a huge fan of keeping my makeup simple! 

I also love the natural looks of spring! It's so fresh and sweet! Here are a few of my favorite products that'll give your gorgeous face a natural, radiant glow! 

1. Benefit's Watt's Up Highlighter: Love this! I can put it on in less than 20 seconds. You can use it as a highlighter anywhere, but I usually smear it over my eyelids and put some around the corners of my eyes! It provides a gorgeous, soft glow, that'll make your eyes pop! In the daytime, I just leave it at that, but for a nighttime look, I apply eyeshadow on top! 

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2. Covergirl's loose powder: One of my favorites. It's so light and blends into your skin really well, making for a lovely au naturel look! 

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3. Clinique's Chubby Stick: My best friend got me hooked on these, and now I'm obsessed! They come in such fun spring colors and they moisturize your lips too!  

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4. BareEssential's Buxom Mascara: If I had to choose only one thing to wear everyday, this would be it. It only takes a few strokes to get the perfect lashes and there are never clumps! 

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5. Aveeno Daily Moisturizer: I love this because it doesn't make your face feel greasy at all and it has spf 30 in it! Gotta protect the skin! 

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6. Benefit's Dandelion Blush: This blush is sweet and girly and adds just the right amount of color to your cheeks! Perfect for spring! 

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What are some of your favorite makeup products?! 

Sunny Days

Normally, I am a fan of the winter time. I think that dressing up for cold weather is fun and I am obsessed with sweaters! I love the rain and when the sky's all gloomy and I can drive my car home and cuddle up next to the fireplace. But, since I don't live in a place with a fireplace anymore and I'm sans car, winter is kinda getting on my nerves not gonna lie. Riding my fender-less bike in the rain leaves me soaking wet with dirt all over my face...which is not my favorite thing, surprisingly. 

So I thought that I'd trick my brain a little to start getting ready for some warmer weather! A little online shopping never hurt a girl, right? Here's a few things that I'm loving for spring/summer! Bring on the sunshine! :) 

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