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OMG, LOVE! - November

During the month that brings gatherings and feelings of gratitude, I am feeling incredibly lucky to have been able to travel and spend some quality time with my parents and friends in New York and North Carolina. It’s a great time of year to remind us of what really matters, to be kind to one another and to be kind to ourselves. I hope everyone had an amazing November and Thanksgiving holiday! Here is a little of what I was loving -

Beauty and Fashion:

Tarte Clay Play Face Shaping Palette - I’ve almost exclusively used this eyeshadow and bronzer palette from Tarte over the past month. The formula and color payoff is amazing; it blends so nicely! Plus, there is a great mirror inside that makes the packaging really great for travel. I picked mine up at 50% off during a Sephora Weekly Wow sale, but I did notice that right now there is an even better price at Macy’s during their Friends and Family Sale so if you’re thinking of giving it a try, now is a good time to pick one up!

Lash Lift and Lash Tint - I have okay eyelashes, but they are pretty straight (and sometimes even curl under? unclear) so I’ve been wanting to try a Lash Lift for a looong time. After a lot of reading, watching and research, I finally decided to give it a try for myself. I found Bella Trio Salon & Day Spa in Durham (the location I went to is near Southpoint!) and got an appointment with Sheila. Sheila absolutely made the entire process enjoyable, painless and amazing! She was so patient, informative and gentle. You can follow her on Instagram @estheticsbysheila (I’m sorry for spelling your name wrong in my Insta story above!) and request her at Bella Trio. I am so, so happy with how they turned out! You can see from the before and after photos above, the lift combined with the tinting did a lot to enhance my natural eyelashes. They look great on their own, but even better (!!) when you add your favorite mascara (right now mine are Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes and Benefit Roller Lash) and should last about 8 weeks. I don’t see this being a part of my regular routine with the cost, but definitely something I will consider treating myself to for special occasions!

Lifestyle:

MySheetz Card - If it’s possible to have a favorite gas station, Sheetz is definitely on my list. They usually have good prices, clean facilities and affordable car washes. I only recently realized that if you go inside and get one of their My Sheetz Rewards Cards (not a credit card!) you get 3 cents off per gallon each time to scan it before pumping! You also earn points towards future purchases and other rewards, so definitely check it out if you haven’t already and go there frequently!

Candles - Something super random I’ve been really into lately is candles! I always have had one in my kitchen/on the island, but for some reason I’ve gone through a ton this past month. I’m especially loving the fall/spiced scent of this New York State Homesick Candle Rebecca gifted me. What kind of candles and scents are your faves? I need some new ones!! *THIS IS NOT A DRILL TODAY (12/2) ONLY BATH AND BODY WORKS 3-WICK CANDLES ARE $8.95 IN-STORE AND ONLINE WITH THE CODE SHINEON!!!!* You best believe I just stocked up!! Don’t forget to use your Ebates too!!

Food and Bevies:

2018 Chick-fil-A Cow Calendar - In my opinion, of the best things about living in the south is Chick-fil-A. If you also like to treatyoself to a little CFA every once in awhile, you must get a Cow Calendar before they are gone. For $8 plus tax you get an actual physical calendar and rewards card that gives you one free treat per month! It totally pays for itself and makes a great gift too (read: Patch, Tom and Kath all got one - Syracuse, NY is getting a CFA in Feb 2018!) I connect my physical card to the Chick-fil-A One app so I don’t even need to have the card with me to use and enjoy it. Bonus - when you use the app and scan your Chick-fil-A One My Card QR code, you earn additional rewards and free treats!

California Roots Red Blend Wine - $5. Wine. Exclusively at Target. Am I dreaming? What more is there to say? I’ve enjoyed the Red Blend variety on more than one occasion this past month and will definitely be trying the others! Let me know if you’ve tried any of them!

Entertainment:

Will and Grace (the original!) - When consulting Rebecca on what new television shows we’d be watching this fall, it came to my attention that I had never really watched the original Will and Grace. Since I wanted to check out the reboot, I decided it was best to first watch the original series in it’s entirety. Not surprisingly, it’s hysterical and I’ve so enjoyed watching it. Jack, Karen and Rosario are hands down my favorite characters and I’m looking forward to checking out the latest season!

Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe - You know what’s funny, I didn’t even really watch Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season on the Bachelorette, but I can’t get enough of her, Shawn B, Tucker Doodledog and Riiiick now! I am obsessed with following them on Snapchat and Instagram and have been really enjoying listening to her podcast Off the Vine. It is pretty heavy on Bachelorette/Bachelor Nation guests and content, so if you aren’t into that or know much about it, it may not be for you. But if you’re looking for a fun, lighthearted and entertaining weekly podcast to add to your list, it’s more than worth checking out in my opinion. #KenYouNot

What are you wishing for this holiday season? Let’s be clear, I don’t need, need anything (except for world peace and my family and friends’ health and happiness) but I am looking for some deals to potentially get a new Keurig and TV, so let me know if you find anything good out there! Hit me up on Twitter @brit_kotary using #OmgLove!

Clinks and winks <3

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