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Things I Want to Do With You

Read books in the parkShare a pizzaClimb Machu PicchuDrink coffee on the front porchRead you poetryPhotograph our way through ParisHold hands at the moviesMake loveMake artMake the bedSee your hometownTake a cooking classGet into a fightHave make up sex…Then actually make upHave sex againComfort youBe comforted by youInvent a new languageSteal your favorite sweatshirtBuy a farmZipline in Costa…

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Currently On My Fall Shopping List: 10 Products I'm Eyeing for Fall

I can’t believe it is already October! It’s such a cliché thing to say, but where has the year gone! October is busy for me (& expensive.) Next week, I’m off to Europe for a 2-week, much needed vacation. And all of my money has been going toward that lately. However, I’ve been keeping a running shopping list for goodies I’m eyeing for the rest of fall & winter. Today, we’re running through that…

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October Allure Beauty Box | October 2023

Like I mentioned in last month’s post, as the seasons are changing, I am dealing with dry skin, dry hair, and transitioning to a new season in general. The October Allure Beauty Box touts help to level up our routines with a moisturizing scalp mask, hyaluronic serum, a mauve toned blush, and more. Let’s peek inside the October box and see goodies they have in store for us! The Allure Beauty Box…

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September Allure Beauty Box | September 2023

There’s something about summer’s end that makes me want to do a full refresh on my wardrobe and makeup collection. I think it has something to do with the 12 years in the school system, where August marked the start of a new year. The September Allure Beauty Box plays into this concept of refresh perfectly, with hydrating masks, mindless eyeshadow palettes, and luxe oils. The Allure Beauty Box…

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August Allure Beauty Box | August 2023

I am in the full throws of late summer, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. No, I don’t love the humidity or high temperatures (& my skin doesn’t love the sun nearly as much as I do.) But there is something poetic about the last weeks of summer. The sticky heat always reminds me fall is coming, and we’re moving through the cycle of the seasons. And I think the August Allure Beauty Box…

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Natasha Denona Yucca Palette Alternatives | If You Like That, Try This

I started doing these Natasha Denona palette alternatives posts a few years ago, mainly, as a way to talk myself out of buying them. Because chances are, I already have similar shades to what I’d gravitate to or could find something a little less expensive. But now I think it’s just fun. So today we’re looking at 8 Natasha Denona Yucca palette alternatives! Disclaimer: These are alternative…

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5 Minute Makeup Favorites for When I'm In a Hurry

Hi Friends! Today I wanted to share the super simple everyday makeup I’ve been reaching for when I’m in a hurry – or my 5 minute makeup favorites, if you will. I’ve been in a funk lately. Maybe it’s the cosmos, maybe it’s PMS – but regardless of the reason, I have been overwhelmed, uninspired, and generally feeling bogged down. And the last thing I have wanted to do in the mornings is put on a…

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My Honest Review of the elf Halo Glow Wands

If you’ve been around a while, you know how much I reference the Charlotte Tilbury contour and ‘Pinkgasm’ blush wands. They’re beautiful formulas and feel luxurious to use. But boy are they pricey (& I swear they’ve gone up in price). I’m always intrigued by new products that seem similar. Enter the ELF Halo Glow wands. When I tell you I never ordered something so fast! Out of all of the similar…

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Jones Road Brand Review | What The Foundation, Miracle Balm, etc.

Hello, babes. How have you been? It’s been a little while. About a year ago, Jones Road Beauty was making a loud buzz about the new at the time What The Foundation launch. And that review came with a mixed bag of feelings. However, I was very intrigued. Then, excitingly, the brand reached out a few weeks ago and wanted to send over some product. Now I have some feelings. So today we are going to…

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A Detailed Review of the Jones Road What The Foundation

As a lover of Bobbi Brown, as a makeup artist (& brand tbh), I’ve been interested in her new brand, Jones Road, since its launch. But the brand really went viral with its release of its What The Foundation, and my interest was really piqued. A few weeks ago, I graciously received a goodie box from the brand and able to test a ton of their offerings. I have a lot of thoughts and left them all in…

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3 Makeup Brands That Lost Their Luster

Images from Colourpop, Urban Decay, Anastasia Beverly Hills Hi friends! This post has been rattling around in my brain for months, and today is as good as any. I want to talk about makeup brands that have lost their luster for me, brands I’ve kind of lost interest in. an introduction: I’ve been doing a lot of reflection and reassessment over the past couple of years. And an intention I have…

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5 Things I Used to be Embarrassed By | pt. 3

5 Things I Used to be Embarrassed By | pt. 3

Over the past year, I’ve been putting in a lot of work in the self-discovery/self-growth/self-love areas. And something I’ve noticed is I’m becoming a lot more comfortable with topics I used to be really bashful over. I think I’ve always had big opinions and passions and thoughts, but I was always a little too embarrassed to explore them (stifled may be more accurate, but that’s for a different…

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Kosas Brand Review | The Brand All Over Your Social Media

Kosas Brand Review | The Brand All Over Your Social Media

Every time a new brand launches, I compulsively have to add at least one product to my cart. It’s like an out of body experience, and I can’t recall the order until it arrives on my doorstep. Ok; I’m kidding. But I am someone who wants to try every new beauty brand to come on the scene. My first product from Kosas was their Revealer Concealer. And if you’ve been around for a bit, you’ll know how…

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Testing 5 New Sunscreen Formulas | Have I Found My New Favorite SPF?

Testing 5 New Sunscreen Formulas | Have I Found My New Favorite SPF?

We love sunscreen in this corner of the Internet. Major SPF stan over here. And I’m always wanting to find the best of the best, so I’m always paying attention to new sunscreen on the market. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been testing 5 new sunscreen formulas (new to me, at least.) We’ve got a major hit, a few misses, and one to stay away from. So let’s get into it. Shall we? Sunday Riley Light…

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Perfectionism Is Ruining My Creativity & Success | How to Overcome Perfectionism

Perfectionism Is Ruining My Creativity & Success | How to Overcome Perfectionism

Staring at my To-Do list, I read, “Write something.” And below it, “Finish it.” As someone who claims to be a writer, that should be a task as easy as breathing, not one I have to tick off a list like a chore. So why has it been so damn hard for me to finish a poem, a blog, a text, an email, etc. lately? What is it that is killing my creativity, my motivation, my chance at success? And I think…

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Slugging Alternatives for Oily Skin

Slugging Alternatives for Oily Skin

Last week, I posted a blog all about slugging – what it is, what the benefits are, and who it’s good for. In the post, I mentioned that if you have oily skin, slugging may be a skincare technique you want to skip. Today, we’re going into a little more detail about why someone with oily skin may want to pass on slugging but also explore some slugging alternatives for oily skin. Because having oily…

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Slugging | A Lazy Girl's Guide to Slugging in Skincare

Slugging | A Lazy Girl’s Guide to Slugging in Skincare

I’m not on Tik Tok. But I do tend to catch the reuploads to Instagram, and that is where I find out what is trending on Tik Tok. Something I love about the beauty community on Tik Tok is that the younger audience is discovering products, techniques, and trends I’ve known and loved for years for the first time. That’s how I recently learned that slugging is back as a big trend in skincare. So…