recent buys

Here are some things I've acquired recently that are just too cute not to share!

This is Crewcut's canvas overnight bag in neon azalea (and also the brand's own monogramming).  It's obviously intended for a child's use and therefore a good bit smaller than a standard weekender sized duffel but I'm actually getting a lot more use out of it than I thought I would. A few weeks ago I used it to hold shoes (two pairs of boots, flats, and some pumps) and all my hair styling products (hairdryer, straightener, curling rod, ect.).

When I saw these tennis shoes on Currently Obsessed I knew I had to have them. They're the Nike LunarGlide + 3 Shield. I ordered mine from Zappos and selected the free shipping option and they were on my doorstep the very next day- love that company!

This is Tarte's Rising Star Palette. It's a holiday limited edition and the packaging (how could I not love anything metallic and snake embossed?) and range of shades is perfection!

 These products were actually a gift but I wanted to share them because they smell so amazing. I'm usually not big into holiday scents in bath products (love them in candles though) but these are a sure exception!

Okay, how adorable is this garland? It's from the Etsy shop Pomflair. The creator, Cameron, has a ton of different color options and will even work with you to create a strand to your specific tastes.

Here it is hung in it's temporary home (planning on hanging these above my Made By Girl prints as soon as I get them framed but until then- I just had to have them out where I can admire!).

Also, here's my most recent Spike the Punch necklace (that I've been wearing incessantly). What do y'all think?

Have you stumbled upon anything worth sharing lately?

tried & true

I dropped in Sephora a few days ago and picked up some of my make-up bag essentials for my mini-vacation. Everything pictured I've purchased before at least once and have nothing but good things to say about.

Here's the rundown:

1) Philosophy Apricots & Cream Body Lotion ($32): I bought the 32 oz version of this lotion because I am all kinds of obsessed with this scent and since it's a limited edition, I live in fear it will be pulled from the shelves before I have time to adequately stockpile.

2) YSL Parisienne ($39): For some reason I got it in my head years ago that I needed a "signature" scent, one that I wore all the time and was simply "me." Well, this perfume knocked that idea right out of my head. While I still love my usual scent, this is such a nice way to mix things up and at a very reasonable price.

3) Benefit Erase Paste ($26): I originally tried this in a smaller size in one of Benefit's boxed sets and fell in love. This is a great, blending concealer.

4) Too Faced Shadow Insurance ($18): This is the best and least expensive eyelid primer I've come across. My only warning is to not order this product off the internet. I've tried twice and both times the formula has separated during transit and is useless. Never a problem purchasing in-store though.

5) Clinique Quickliner for Eyes - in Smokey Brown ($15): I'm picky about eyeliners. This one I've been using for years and will probably continue to forever because I've got no reason to try anything else. It doesn't tug, smudges great, and is super easy to apply.

6) YSL Radiant Touch ($40): Worth. Every. Penny. You'd never know I'm working off 3 hours of sleep with this on.

7) Clinique Blended Face Powder & Brush ($20): I love this powder. It sets my makeup, doesn't irritate my skin, and absorbs oil (ditch the wimpy brush that's included though, it's pretty lousy).

What beauty products do you buy over and over? I'd love to spice up my routine.