Earthy Bohemian Blues

Ever had one of those days where it’s too cool for a sundress but too warm for pants? Yeah–that was my issue today and to top it off, I was getting some ink touched up so I needed my collar bone exposed. I also needed my hair back–to balance out the whole look, I added a scarf so I didn’t look too exposed.

I am LOVING this peacock scarf that I got from eBay. It has beautiful earth tones that go well with most items in my Summer wardrobe. As you can see, the dress is hella mini!

I did this beautiful messy “bohemian” inspired bun with a few braids. It was super easy to do, very voluminous & the perfect hairstyle to rock in humid weather.

The final look–complete with my new nude handbag! (I was in a rush today so as you can tell, these photos are a bit on the candid side!)

Overall, a fun & adventurous day!

Dress: Kohl’s
Scarf: eBay
Sandals: Payless
Bag: eBay
Earrings: *I forget!*

My Birthday & Mother’s Day Wishlist

It’s almost my favorite month–May! Not only is my birthday in May but Mother’s Day is in May too. They are about two weeks apart–my birthday being May 26th. Though I don’t like that I am closer to 30 than 20, I truly feel that us ladies gets better with age! ;)

Typically I don’t spoil myself during the year (at least not anymore). I try to only buy beauty essentials & very few “wants” during the rest of the year. May is my “pampering” month, that’s when I usually buy things I want rather than need! :p

Here is a list of some of the things I hope to get for my birthday & Mother’s Day. I doubt I’ll get any of it BUT a lot but a gal can dream….right?

I’d really like a MAC 266 brush, it seems like one would get better precision with it. Maybe I could start working on winging my eye liner more?

MAC’s Charcoal Brown e/s–it’s like one of the few browns that I don’t own.

MAC’s Contrast e/s–I’m still trying to figure out why I don’t own this fabulous color!

MAC’s Copperplate e/s –again…HOW DON’T I own this?!

MAC’s Soba e/s–Why, Nancy? Why don’t you own this?

NARS Lhasa e/s–it’s a taupeish-lavander; so beautiful. Love!

Escada Mini Perfumes–Escada Fragrances are amazing & remind me of Summer. I NEED THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And lastly, I really want a nude bag.Right now I’m into pops of color in a scarf or shoe so a  nude bag would just complete any outfit I rock right now. My dream bag is this fabulous Jimmy Choo Rosa Satchel–only $1,750 (pennies, right?!) Psh, I will never own this expensive of a bag though, I have a 5 year old so my priorities are very much in order but seriously–such a yummy bag.

Pre-Spring Beauty Favorites

Spring is most definitely in the air. Here are some of my “must have” beauty & fashion favorites of the moment…

My Nude Lip Collection

Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll,  ELF Natural Nymph, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)

Swatches- Here is an overview of all the swatches:
*All of these swatches on are my NW20 skintone

Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, ELF Natural Nymph, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)
Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)

Lipsticks (L-R): NYX Strawberry Milk, Sleek Baby Doll, MAC Fleshpot, MAC Creme D’Nude, MAC Sweet Sunrise, MAC Myth, MAC Hue (Not Pictured: MAC Playing Koi)

Lip Glosses (L-R): NARS Turkish Delight, L’Oreal Color Riche in Baby Blossom (pinky peach version), Barry M #12, NYX Sugar Pie, MAC Fashion Scoop, MAC Underage, Revlon Peach Petal, L’Oreal Baby Blossom (less pinkier peach version)

 

Clothing Haul & UK Beauty Goodies


Thanks again to my beautiful friend, Katrina for sending me these beauty makeup goodies! xoxo

Here is a little clothing haul–I don’t do these too often but since so many of you wanted to see the new tops I bought, I figured, why not? :) I hope you guys gain some inspiration for your next shopping trip!

 

 

Guest Blogger on Beehiveblog.com!

Hey Everyone! Click here to check out the blog post I did for Beehiveblog.com! We are Twitter buddies & I was so honored to be asked to guest blog! My post was about nude accessories–something I’m really into at the moment.

Also be sure to check out their blog and online store! I saw these adorable handstamp necklaces that are so adorable, here is the one I want for Mother’s Day (which is ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY!). So cute, right?

Thanks again to Beehive for giving me the opportunity to guest blog!

 

***I was not compensated or sponsored for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am not being influenced in anyway***

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Asteroid
Outer Space
Intergalactic
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Hard Candy Luminizing Powder
MAC Crème Color Base in Pearl
Philosophy Pink Frosted Cookie Lip Gloss
Hard Candy Plumping Gloss in Girl Next Door
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude
Essie Nail Polish: Smokin’ Hot & Merino Cool
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Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Sugar Crystals
Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Cappuccino
Bonne Bell Lip Lites in Pink Candy Cane
Lip Smackers in Vanilla Frosting
Lip Smackers Ice Creamies in Cookie Dough
Lip Smackers Ice Creamies in Cake Batter
Lip Smackers Roll On in Cookie Dough
Lip Smackers Roll On in Pink Vanilla Frosting
Lip Smackers Lip Frosting in Whipped Cream
Lip Smackers Lip Frosting in Pink Vanilla Mint
Bonne Bell Lip Lites Lip Tint in Cappuccino
Bonne Bell Lip Lites Lip Tint in Sweet Sugar
Bonne Bell Lip Shake in Whipped Vanilla Cream
Revlon Matte Lipstick in Nude Attitude
NYC Lipstick in Chiffon
NYC Lipstick in Retro Red

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