Beauty Wishlist

I absolutely love makeup. I can watch tutorials, hauls, and reviews for hours, and every time I leave Sephora I'm covered in swatches. I do tend to be a sucker for pretty packaging, which can lead to impulse buys of products that aren't so great, so I try to read as many reviews as possible before making purchases.

I've placed myself on a no-buy recently, because I really need to take the time to rediscover some of the products that I already own. That doesn't mean I haven't been looking at new releases though. I add products to my cart on the Sephora site on almost a daily basis - it is a bit satisfying to push that add to basket button without actually spending any money.

Here's what's currently at the top of my list!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette, $42  I love Anastasia shadows. They're so buttery and apply really well. When I saw that this palette was being released, I knew I'd have to have it. Luckily it's permanent, so I don't have to rush to purchase it. I love the berry tones in this palette - it's truly unlike anything else I already own.

Benefit Cosmetics Cheekathon Blush & Bronzer Palette, $58  This palette features FIVE full-size Benefit products for the price of two. That alone moves it to the top of my wishlist. Dandelion was actually the first blush that I ever owned, and everything raves about Hoola bronzer. This palette is a must have.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Thistle, $26  Bite Beauty lipsticks are my favorite. They are made with 12 edible oils and feel so wonderful when applied. Their Amuse Bouche line has so many colors, meaning it's so easy to find a shade that you'll love. Thistle is such a gorgeous mauvey taupe, and is a shade that I would probably end up wearing on a daily basis.

Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Flower Shop, $5  Coloupop shadows are probably the coolest shadows ever. I love throwing them in my bag whenever I'm traveling, and use my fingers to apply them. Flower Shop, part of their Spring/Summer collection, is such a fun color - a blue green with a gold pearl.

Colourpop Ulta Satin Lip in Spritz, $6  I love wearing matte liquid lipsticks, but sometimes I have to give my lips a break from the super drying formula. Coloupop's Ultra Satin Lip is not as drying as a matte lippie, but still holds up for most of the day. This color is described as a mid-tone true bubble gum pink - perfect for Summer.

Kevyn Aucoin Neo Bronzer in Capri, $58  I swatched this in Sephora recently and fell in love. I love products like this three-in-one, because I feel like I'm getting more for my money.



What products are currently at the top of your list?

On My Radar

I started off this week at my niece Bailey's second birthday party. It was great spending time with my family, and Sawyer was able to play with his cousins. Now that he's a little older and more mobile he's able to keep up with them, so he had tons of fun.

ONE // Drybar Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse

This mousse is SO wonderful. It makes my hair full of volume and it smells so amazing. It doesn't make my hair crunchy either, which I've never found when using a mousse before!

TWO // Silk Dark Chocolate + Walnut Nutchello

I hate milk. I mean, I refuse to even drink it because it really just grosses me out. This tastes like delicious chocolate milk, but is completely dairy free. It's also free of soy and gluten. I also love their Toasted Coconut + Cashew flavor.

THREE // Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner

I swatched these earlier in the week at Sephora, and they quickly moved to the top of my wish list. There are so many colors to choose from and they literally do not budge - I had to scrub my hand twice with makeup remover before the swatches came off. There's a mixture of matte and iridescent shades, and they're all gorgeous.

FOUR // Gorjana 'Taner' mini stud earrings

I love the simplicity of these earrings! I have the Rose Gold, and they have become my go-to pair. They go with everything, and I love how delicate they are. I like wearing them in my second holes with a statement earring as well.

FIVE // J. Crew Off-the-shoulder top

I'm not typically a fan of off-the-shoulder tops, but I absolutely love this one. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the print is called 'Happy Cat'.


What are some of your favorites from the past week?

Stylish Phone Cases

For years I was strictly an Otterbox girl. I had nightmares of shattering my screen by using any other case. Then after many of my friends ended up shattering their phones while using the so called shatter-proof Otterbox, I decided to make the switch to a more visually appealing case. I haven't regretted making the switch once.

Rifle Paper Co. tend to be my go-to when in search of a new case. Currently, I'm using their Folk case, and before that I used the Clear Peach Blossom case, which was made in collaboration with Paper Crown a.k.a Lauren Conrad's clothing brand. My love for everything Lauren Conrad (Team LC!) is so strong that I actually purchased the case before I had a phone to use it with. Their cases have always kept my phone safe and stylish.

Recently, I've been itching to find a new case to switch to for the summer, so I rounded up some of my favorites to share with you guys.

Tory Burch / Rifle Paper Co. / Minnie & Emma / Sonix Piñata

Sonix Bisous / Society6 / Kate Spade / Hadron Epoch

Which are your favorites?

Tips for Planning Your Week

For as long as I can remember I've been obsessed with staying organized. In high school and college I was always so excited to pick out my yearly agenda, and always tried to make it as neat and colorful as possible. To this day I hoard notebooks, planners, notepads, writing utensils - the list goes on and on. I love making to-do lists and being able to see my plans and appointments in writing. I've tried numerous times to utilize my iPhone calendar, but really nothing can compare to an actual handwritten list for me! 

1. Find a great planner // This is absolutely essential to me. I try to start each week by writing any existing appointments, trips, plans - anything that I'm expecting to do during the upcoming week. I color coordinate based to the category of each entry as well. Most recently, I've been attempting to plan my daily blog posts in my planner as well. I've tried a few different planners, and without a doubt the Erin Condren LifePlanner is my absolute favorite! You are able to customize the LifePlanner so that it's perfect for your needs. I've tried both the horizontal and vertical layouts, and plan to get the horizontal for 2017!

I also like to keep a smaller planner in my purse to use on the go. For a while I tried to carry my EC LifePlanner in my purse, but it's just a bit too bulky for that.

2. Plan weekly meals // I love to cook, but I've found that if I don't meal plan ahead of time I'll find any excuse to just grab take-out. Once Sawyer was born I went through a period of refusing to make dinner, but lately I've gotten into cooking again. I have a meal planner that I fill out each weekend and then post on the front of the fridge. I don't limit myself to what I write for each day, but having a menu that I can look at daily really helps.

Another thing that helps me to plan my meals is utilizing some great recipe subscriptions. I rotate between Plated, Hello Fresh and Blue Apron. I've found so many great recipes from these subscriptions that I never would have tried on my own.

3. Write daily to-do lists // I've always been obsessed with making lists, and honestly I'll find any excuse to make one. I currently have at least 10 unused list pads in random drawers because I need to be able to make a list at any moment. I make lists for everything - chores, groceries, ideas - I even try to keep a running list of all the makeup I own that is broken down into categories AND brand (I plan to show you guys my collection in the near future!).


These are just a few of the ways I am able to keep my life organized and set a schedule for myself. I'm always open to new ideas and ways of keeping myself on top of things.

What are some of your tips for planning and staying on top of your weekly priorities?