I am far from rich, but having a few quality investment pieces is something I kind of pride myself on. Treat yourself, right?
Instead of new year, new me, why not same me, better stuff?
You’re probably getting sick of my obsession with totes, but a big sturdy one is a must-have. I cannot tell you how nice it is to travel and have your mind at ease knowing that everything you need is right there with you. Or even to go to work or an event with your laptop, planner, notebook, etc. all in one bag. I’ve also has a cheaper bag break under pressure. Not exactly my idea of fun.
At least in New England, the temperatures have dropped. If you live (or even plan on visiting) somewhere cold, you should have a warm coat. One with a hood is also probably a good idea, unless you have a winter hat. I like wool. I also prefer one that is just a little bit big, so I can wear a few layers underneath.
As someone obsessed with heels, I have tons of different pairs. But all you really need is at least one good black pump. I don’t care what brand they are as long as they make you feel good. Just make sure you can walk in them.
Now, I am not saying that you should go out and blow your whole paycheck on the most expensive things you can find.
What I mean is, if you want something nice, you don’t always have to settle. Save!
While I am very very very happy that my Birchbox subscription was renewed just in time to still have my December box sent to me, I am super pumped about my January 2016 Birchbox.
This month, I opted for the featured Korean Beauty box curated by Charolette Cho, co-founder of Soko Glam.
I haven’t used the Bio Fresh Mask yet, I know I’m going to love it. How do I know? It smells like chamomile and that alone is good enough for me!
I have tried the radiant primer. Much like a brightening primer it gave my skin a slight glow, without having to use any illuminator, bronzer or anything.
If I didn’t select the On Trend Korean Beauty box, I would have wanted to pick the Delight Tony Tint. And I would have not have been disappointed. This tint is amazeballs! I used it on my lips and cheeks and just, yeah.
Ok, I haven’t used the cucumber mask yet either. BUT, I sense a spa day coming…
As for the Waterest First Essence, I used it after my Proactiv exfoliator and before the serum and moisturizer. I liked this and it left my skin feeling less tight than with some other hyaluronic acid treatments, but no drastic difference aside from the dewy look it gives.
AND there was two bonus samples!
I haven’t opened either of them, but the bubble peeling has pretty good reviews.
Tempted to buy the full size of all of these products, but for now I’ll just add them to my Birchbox favorites list.
One of the many many many perks of Monarch Workshop, is a mini headshot session with the wondrously talented Victoria Gloria.
This time around, I knew that I wanted photos that were a little more unique…
Victoria, being as amazing and spectacular as she is, took my idea and ran with it.
The vintage feel of the bathroom (yes, this happened in a bathroom) paired perfectly with my vintage inspired outfit.
Don’t you think?
Plus, my sister did my hair and I can’t even handle it!
It’s been well over a month since my turquoise tips first graced Instagram with it’s presence, which means I am WAY past due for getting it done over. I really like this color and I’ve gotten SO many compliments, but I thinking about maybe switching it up. Maybe.
Back in high school, I never thought I’d be someone that needed use Proactiv. I may have gotten a tiny pimple all of like once or twice.
But in college, that changed.
Zits started to regularly pop up all over my face.
In particularly, they favored my forehead, making it look like I slept on pizza instead of my pillow. Here’s proof…
Some of you may be thinking, that this isn’t that bad.
But this photo was taken shortly after I had started using Proactiv. Plus, it was the summer so my skin is in it’s most radiant state.
Except for my forehead.
I tried anything I could get my hands on (thank you work study paychecks)! Proactiv was the only product that completely cleared up my skin.
Recently, I started to break out again. It usually does in the winter, because of my moisturizer usage. But this time it was much worse. It’s been my forehead all over again, only on the bottom half of my face.
I’ve hear of adult acne, but come on! Seriously?
So, I started using Proactiv again (well, Proactiv Plus).
Pros: Effective (like I said, it was literally the only product that cleared up my skin), a little goes a long way and the amount of product you receive can last over two months. I also happened to already have some (after discovering that extreme stress also triggers my skin to breakout).
Cons: One thing I noticed about Proactiv is that typically my skin will get a little worse before it gets better. It’s kind of addictive. Not in a I need it, I need it sense, but more of a if you stop using it your skin tends to go back to looking like pizza really is bae. It can also be costly, especially if you go to cancel your subscription.
For me, the pros outweighed the cons. Plus, this time I noticed that my skin didn’t get at all worse and started to clear up almost instantly!
Do you get break outs? Share how you treat them in the comments below.
Monarch Workshop just announced the dates for their 2016 spring session!
Clear your calendars for Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th because it is seriously about to go down. While the location is still to be announced, I’m already making arrangements to be in there like swimwear.
