What I'm Watching and Reading This Week

What I'm Watching This Week

I love, love Hahn!  I feel like her and Carly Cristman get a lot more crap than a lot of the other YouTube gurus out there, and I don't know why!  I think Hahn's style is amazing and she's a gorgeous girl.  I especially loved this video of her, sans makeup!  I think it takes a lot of balls to go sans makeup on Youtube, especially when you get crap already.  I love these complete transformation/get ready with me videos.



What I'm Reading This Week

I have loved Lauren Conrad since she first appeared on Laguna Beach.  I think it's quite impressive the brand that she has created.  I know a lot of people love TheBeautyDepartment.com, but I am pretty partial to Laurenconrad.com.  She has great lifestyle articles, fashion, fitness and overall it's just a very pretty site.

May Favorites

  May was an incredibly busy and complicated month for me, but now that June is just a few days away and better yet I only have 18 work days left until summer vacation, things are definitely on the up and up for me.

The unofficial beginning to summer in NY came with a bang! Temperatures haven't dipped below 80 in a week, and I just don't do well in the heat! The heat has just made me holy lazy, which explains my completely boring May favorites!

From top to bottom, L to R:

Sephora Pore Precision Cleansing Pad- The Clarisonic was a total bust for my skin, so I decided to give this super cheap tool a try after reading a review on Glitz Glam Budget.  I really like this little tool, and for only a few bucks at Sephora, you can't beat it!  I put my cleanser right on this pad and massage it around my face in circular motions.  It's very soothing and provides a very gentle deep cleaning.  I use this daily.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhance
- I bought this product last summer and am still really loving it for easy, breezy type days.  This is a three in one product that has a retinol treatment, SPF 20 and provides sheer coverage.  When I'm having good skin days or have a little bit of color on my face, this along with my concealer really provides all of the coverage I need.

ELF Makeup Mist & Set- I spray this product directly on my face when I know I'll be going somewhere after work and want my makeup to last a little longer than usual.  I notice a tad bit of a difference with staying power, but I really like the finish that it provides my skin.

ELF Eyebrow Filler & Liner- This product is my fave ELF product by far!  It fills in my sparse brows without looking drawn on and the ivory side really helps to enhance my arch.  This product is amazing for only $3!

Lavanilla The Healthy Body Butter in Vanilla Coconut- I think I received this in a Birchbox or Test Tube or something because I usually don't spend this much on a body lotion.  I love the yummy and subtle scent of this lotion and it's really non-greasy.  Not super moisturizing though, so you made something stronger for super dry areas.

....And a random fashion fave

I love these cork wedge heels from Payless!  I bought them during a BOGO sale, and while they aren't SUPER comfy, they aren't bad and give me just the right amount of lift that I need for a night out.

What I'm Watching and Reading This Week

I love scarves!  I have a pretty decent collection, but I could always use more.  As I stated in my last post, my wardrobe is pretty bland and safe so I like to add a pop of fun or color with accessories.  Scarves are a great way to add some fun to a basic look and for very little money.

Nikkiphillippi shared her scarf collection along with some outfits that she pairs her scarves with.  A great video if you are looking for scarf inspiration.



What I'm Reading

Jewels + Mints is a great blog if you like Jewelmint.  They always have the best coupon codes, information and reviews.  If you're a Jewelmint gal, this is the way to find out all the latest!

My Favorite Jewelry Pieces + A Giveaway!!

Looking through my jewelry collection, I have amassed quite a lot since I graduated college.  I don't have a lot of fine pieces of jewelry, I'm more of a costume jewelry gal.  Most of my pieces are from Forever 21, Jewelmint, or Lia Sophia.

My fave bracelets, earrings and a ring!

From top to bottom, L to R: Gunmetal Bracelet from Lia Sophia, Zipper Bracelet from Jewelmint, Floral Ring Lia Sophia, Pearl Bracelet Bella's of Cape Cod, Remember Versaille Earrings Jewelmint and Floral Earrings (anyone remember the names of these?) Jewelmint

Close ups of my favorite bracelets.  Earrings and bracelets are the two things I MUST wear everyday!

Favorite Necklaces:

From Top to Bottom: Blue and Green Enamel Necklace Charming Charlies, Mixed Media Necklace Lia Sophia and Silver Circles Lia Sophia

I like jewelry that really packs a punch.  A lot of my wardrobe is very simple, so I spice things up with jewelry.  My favorites are definitely earrings and bracelets.

GIVEAWAY!!


The Mints seem to be taking over the blogosphere and Youtubesphere! I've personally only tried Jewelmint and Stylemint.  I Love, Love, Love Jewelmint but I don't order from them only month.  I only order pieces I know I'll wear regularly and pieces that I can't find at places like Forever 21 or Charming Charlies.  Jewelmint sent me this Urban Warrior Ring a while ago and I'd like to be able to give it away to one of you! If you haven't tried Jewelmint products yet, now is your time!

The ring is adjustable so don't worry about sizing.  It's a brushed gold and definitely packs a pop!

How to enter:
*MUST be a subscriber to My bloggy blog
*Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite piece of jewelry is and why
*All comments must be left before Midnight EST on May 25th
* US Winners only and must be 18 or older! Sorry gals

Good luck!!

All jewelry purchased by moi.  Jewelmint piece was sent to me for giveaway purposes.  I am not paid nor affiliated with Jewelmint.  My opinions are my own.