DRUGSTORE BEAUTY ESSENTIALS HAUL

Hellllooooo, we're haulin' today. What started as a pickup order for deodorant and epsom salt ended with two bags full of "essentials" and -$54. But really who am I to say no to a free $5 gift card when all I have to do is spend $30 (*ahem, $54*)?? Girl math says that's leaving money on the table + we can't have that, right? Target runnnnn and doneeee (on us, lol). 

On a slightly more serious note- some of these things actually are essentials and the sad reality of adulthood is that buying necessities is basically a form of entertainment at this point. Lol- IYKYK. 

Actually serious now- let's get into the good stuff. Epsom salt + deodorant: the reason for the spree-son. Ya'll know my bath obsession requires some of the good doctor's bubble bath and epsom salt so I grabbed a few bags of Dr. Teal's in fragrance free + my favorite pink Himalayan. I also don't think I ever shared a deodorant update but I finally cracked a few months ago and switched back to the Secret Clinical. I was on 1-2 years of only "natural" and clean deodorants but between the gym and the summer heat, it was just too much. I think if your days are less physically demanding, you can still make it work with some great options like the Salt & Stone which I still love. 

For where I'm at in life right now, I just had to give it up. I'll still rotate my S&S on lighter activity days and maybe some during in the cooler months but for now I've gone back to my tried-and-true favorite for everyday. 

I also got an itch to go back to using makeup remover wipes and Aveeno was always my go-to. I use to love the Ultra Calming Wipes which I believe are now the Calm + Restore. I grabbed a pack of those and the Positively Radiant. Also from Aveeno- this Therapeutic Shave Gel which I've also never tried. 

I love + repurchased the St. Ives Shea & Oatmeal Body Wash and on impulse- this EOS Hand Cream and a mini Nivea Creme. Had to secure that $5 gift card! In reality, I'll be needing them once the cold weather hits. 

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What beauty essentials are a must-have for you?

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WHAT I WANT FROM ABERCROMBIE

Crew Sweater // Bodysuit // Lounge Tee // Cable Cardigan // Off-the-Shoulder Wrap Top // Knit Top // Square Neck Long Sleeve Top // Graphic Sweatshirt

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FALL FREE PEOPLE FINDS

Long Sleeve Knit Top // Waffle Knit Long Sleeve Tee // Knit Pocket Top // Cable Stitch Pullover Sweaterable Stitch Pullover Sweater // Ruched Mesh Bodysuit // Striped Rib Cropped Sweater // Button Long Sleeve Henley // Cable Knit Cardigan

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HOLIDAY GIFT SETS | BEAUTY

IGK As Seen On Social Hair Set // Caudalie Hand Cream Trio // Sephora Favorites Holiday Hair Must Haves Set // SALT & STONE Santal & Vetiver Discovery Set // Valentino Born in Roma Green Stravaganza Eau de Parfum Perfume Set // Summer Fridays Mini Lip Butter Balm Set // HOURGLASS The Eye Edit Set // Nécessaire Hand Cream Set // OUAI St. Bart's Gift Set 

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is sharing gift ideas + seeing all of the new arrivals in stores. The deals and new products are always the best during the holidays! As a beauty gal, I especially love all of the fun beauty gift sets that come out each season. Usually these sets are a greater value for the money and are packaged in fun holiday themed boxes. They of course make amazing gifts for loved ones OR if you're obsessed like me, a nice "to me, from me" opportunity. It may be a bit early for some of us when it comes to holiday gifts, HOWEVER-- is it, though? October is only a week away and it always goes by in a flash!

I'll be the first to admit that I'm always a last minute shopper but my wheels are definitely starting to turn. I'm also making mental notes of things I want too, hehe. After scouring through all the new sets, here are my top picks + the ones I would personally buy. Happy shopping/browsing! ;) 

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When do you start your holiday shopping?

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SEPTEMBER READING LIST

You can read the synopsis + shop each book by clicking on the title below:

+ Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck

+ Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

+ Master Your Emotions by Thibaut Meurisse

+ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

What are you currently reading?

**LINKS TO ALL BOOKS + MY FULL READING LIST HERE**

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WHAT I WANT | SEPTEMBER

Leather Mules // Valentino Fragrance // Hair Gloss // Hot Cocoa Lip Butter // Pumpkin Candle // Suede Bag // Suede Belt // Long Rib Cardigan // Parfums De Marly Fragrance 

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TOP 5 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS | 9.16.24

Now that we're officially in the ber months, time can slow itself on down. It seems like it's been longer than a month since I shared the last Top 5 Most Popular Blog Posts post, however it also doesn't feel like September should be halfway over. It's kind of that weird transition period where fall is arriving but it's still hottish out, ya know? We're just now cooling down into the 70s here but you can see some of the leaves changing which is always exciting. I'll start working on some new fall content for you but until then, here are the Top 5 Most Popular Posts from this past month: 

1. REVIEWING YASSO GREEK YOGURT BARS - A little spoiler alert-- I love these so so much! If you've been curious to try the Yasso Greek Yogurt Bars, be sure to check out my review here + then run to the grocery store! Not only are they delish, they're a healthier swap for ice cream! 

Read here: Reviewing Yasso Greek Yogurt Bars 

2. TASTE TESTING LESSER EVIL'S PUMPKIN SPICE POPCORN - Also in the snackie realm is this post about Taste Testing Lesser Evil's Pumpkin Spice Popcorn! We're officially in pumpkin season now which I am all for! What should I review this season?

Read here: Taste Testing Lesser Evil's Pumpkin Spice Popcorn 

3. LUXURY MAKEUP HAUL + FIRST IMPRESSIONS - For my makeup lovas, an oldie but goodie little luxe makeup haul post! If you've been around for a bit, you've probably seen me share this post before. It's been one of my most popular posts of all time + has some of my all-time favorite products too! 

Read here: Luxury Makeup Haul + First Impressions 

4. SUNDAY FOREVER FRAGRANCE UNBOXING - We all want to smell nice and these Sunday Forever perfumes will definitely do it ;) I love anything coconut, especially during the warmer months! Be sure to read this post for my first impressions and unboxing. 

Read here: Sunday Forever Fragrance Unboxing 

5. OURA RING UNBOXING - It's no surprise that the Oura Ring Unboxing was in the top 5, she pretty much lives here rent free now haha. I will say what has surprised me lately is how many people in public have been asking me about my ring lately. I've owned it for over two years now with the occasional comment here or there, however there's definitely been a surge these last few weeks. Super random but ya'll know I'm obsessed so I love chatting it up! 

Read here: Oura Ring Unboxing 

What type of content do you want to see next? LMK! 

ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY FALL SALE | WEEK 3 PICKS

There is one more week left in Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty Fall sale. Over the last few weeks, I've been sharing my top picks from the sale. In case you've never shopped it before- the sale is a great time to purchase high-end beauty products at a discount. There is a great selection of makeup, hair, and skincare products that are 50% off of their regular retail price. The kicker is always that the products change daily so the sale price on each item is only good for one day. 

I always like to take advantage so I can try out new products + sometimes I even luck out and find one of my favorites included in the sale! Here are my top picks for the third + final week: 

PS-- if you're ordering online, don't forget to use Rakuten to earn some extra cash back! Right now they are offering 4% back on Ulta but it changes daily. If you're new + want to sign up, you can earn an extra 10% on your first purchase of $30 or more using my referral link here!

ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY SALE PICKS: WEEK 3

+ Dermalogica PreCleanse Cleansing Oil (Friday, September 13th; $24.50 sale price, regular $49) 

+ MAC Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation (Friday, September 13th; $23.00 sale price, regular $46) 

+ OUAI Thick Hair Treatment Mask (Saturday, September 14th; $19 sale price, reg. $38)

+ NARS Laguna Bronzer (Saturday, September 14th; $20 sale price, reg. $40)

+ KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner (Tuesday, September 17th; $12.50 sale price, reg. $25)

+ Bumble and bumble Heat Shield Thermal Protection Hair Mist (Wednesday, September 18th; $18.00 sale price, reg. $36)

+ MAC Locked Kiss Ink Lipstick (Thursday, September 19th; $17.50 sale price, reg. $35)

+ DIME Dans Les Bois Eau de Toilette (Thursday, September 19th; $26.00 sale price, reg. $52)

+ Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara (Thursday, September 19th; $15.00 sale price, reg. $30)

Are you shopping the sale this year?

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WHAT I WANT FROM ARITZIA FOR FALL

Hunter Green Short Sleeve Bodysuit // Taupe Cardi // Taupe Sleeveless Bodysuit // Zip Hoodie // Olive Long Sleeve Bodysuit // Sweatpants // Black Sweater Dress // Socks // Brown Long Sleeve Tee

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WHAT I WANT TO READ: NEW BOOK RELEASES

You can read the synopsis + shop each book by clicking on the title below: 

+ Be Reading When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten

+ The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts by Kimberly Snyder 

+ Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Stout 

+ Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks 

What are you currently reading?

**LINKS TO ALL BOOKS + MY FULL READING LIST HERE**

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ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY FALL SALE | WEEK 2 PICKS

Week 2 of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty kicks off today! The event is a 3-week long semi-annual sale with tons of amazing deals on makeup, skincare, haircare + all things beauty. All items are 50% off of their regular retail price but they change daily so you have to grab them on the day they are featured. Last week I shared my Week 1 Picks in this post and as promised, have Week 2 picks here for you too :) 

PS-- if you're ordering online, don't forget to use Rakuten to earn some extra cash back! Right now they are offering 4% back on Ulta but it changes daily. If you're new + want to sign up, you can earn an extra 10% on your first purchase of $30 or more using my referral link here!

ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY SALE PICKS: WEEK 2

+ Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum (Saturday, September 7th; $57.50 sale price, regular $115) 

+ Color Wow Travel Size Dream Coat Supernatural Spray (Saturday, September 7th; $6 sale price, regular $12) 

+ Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation (Saturday, September 7th; $26 sale price, regular $52) 

+ UNITE Hair Care (Tuesday, September 10th; $16.25-$24.75 sale price, regular $32.50-$49.50) 

+ beautyblender Sponge (Thursday, September 12th; $10 sale price, regular $20) 

+ Lancome All Over Concealer (Thursday, September 12th; $14.50 sale price, regular $29) 

+ Bobbi Brown Bronzer (Saturday, September 7th; $23.50 sale price, regular $47) 

+ COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum (Friday, September 6th; $12.50 sale price, regular $25) 

+ Sacheu Stainless Steel Non-Porous Gua Sha $32 (Friday, September 6th; $16 sale price, regular $32) 

Are you shopping the sale this year?

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WHAT I WANT FOR FALL

Cropped Trench Coat // Cargo Pants // UGG Slip-ons // Silk Blouse // Suede Moon Bag // Striped V-Neck Sweater // UGG Clogs // Button-up Cardigan // Suede Boots

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FALL FINDS AT ANTHROPOLOGIE

Button-up Shirt // Knit Tank Dress // Sweater Jacket // Sleeveless Bodysuit // Puff Sleeve Sweater // Ribbed Pullover Sweater // Long Sleeve Knit Top // Waffle Knit Long Cardigan // Faux Suede Moto Jacket 

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