Think Pink

Warm spring weather is just around the corner, and I may be guilty of already dressing like it's here. I'm LOVING all things pink, and I admittedly wear it all year round.  Bright, obnoxious pink.  And if that's wrong, I don't wanna be right.

But there is a way to incorporate it into your wardrobe without looking like Barbie's Little Shop of Horrors.  Here's some of my favorite ways to include one of my most loved hues in a good way.

Orly's Beach Cruiser

Best described as a "fluorescent pink cream," this polish is like a highlighter, in the best way possible.  If it's a little too loud for your taste, the other pink I always reach for is Essie's Bachelorette Bash

Still pink and lovely, just a little more toned down.  

Kate Spade Clarice Pump

Uh.mah.gah.  uh.  mah.  gah.  These might be the most perfect shoes the world has ever known.  Ever.
Such a fun pop of color with a little black dress or a wedding gown.  Hell, wear them while you're vacuuming.  LOVE! (Am I the only one that likes to wear new shoes around the house when I first get them?)

A more practical option: RSVP Jutte

At $79, these are a little more in my price range than the Kate Spade beautes, and these are still beautiful.


Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace and Morgan Earrings

It's no secret that I'm a HUGE Kendra Scott fan, and she just released some of my favorite pieces in both magenta and neon pink.  I own these pieces in magenta, and the color is GORGEOUS!  You really can pair this color with so many others for a classy pop of color.  I love it with navy, purple, turquoise, and even a warm pumpkin orange.  Perfection, Ms. Scott. Perfection.

NYX Lip Pencil in Fuchsia

This is a beautiful fuchsia shade that I think would look great on a variety of skin tones.  I believe mine was under $5 at Ulta, makes my teeth look crazy white and stays on pretty well.  What's better than that?  I use it to fill in my entire lip, and use a clear gloss on top when I want the true color, a muted nude shade on top when I don't want it as vibrant, and I use Revlon Color Burst Lip Gloss in Adorned

when I want some seriously pink lips.  The gloss is beautiful on it's own also.  These have been some of my favorite lip products of the last few months.  You wouldn't think bright pink could be as versatile as it really can be.

Featherweight Cardigan 

Am I the only one that longingly looks through the JCrew catalog imagining what my closet would look like if I won the lottery and didn't have to worry about spit up and chewed puffs all over my clothes?  Anyone?  No?

Well, a hot pink cardigan is always a beautiful addition to a wardrobe, and can be worn to work or utilized on a casual day.  If my wallet was bottomless and my clothes stayed pristine, I'd pair this bad boy with a pattered cotton shirt.  (Polka dots would be at the top of my list).

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Amused

If you aren't familiar with the amazingness that is Tarte's Amazonian clay blushes, get one or two of these in your life.  You deserve it.  Blush will last you forever, and these colors/formulas are beautiful. Easy to apply, awesome color payoff, and they stay put for hours.  This color in particular gives you that "just in out of the snow" look like Jack Frost has been doing some nippin' (wait...that sounded like something altogether different than what I meant...)  You get the idea.  Natural, youthful color.  There. No more nippin' references.  

Even if you're not the biggest fan of pink, try it.  Just try.  It's a great color for your complexion, and it's fun and girly.  What are your favorite pink items?

Summer Favorites!

I love that each season brings new trends and products to try out, and summer just happens to be one of my favorites.  I've found quite a few things that I'm really loving during these warm, sunny months:

The Body Shop: Satsuma Body Butter

This stuff smells like sunshine in a tub.  Well, actually, it smells like tangerines and oranges, but it is what summer should smell like!  I usually don't like body butters because they can feel really greasy, but this one sinks in quick and doesn't really leave any residue.  I put it on m legs when I'm just out of the shower, and it makes my skin feel like buttah all day long.

Side note- I've read that you should apply your lotion within 3 minutes of exiting the shower for your skin to retain the most moisture.  Seems to work for me!

Revlon Nail Enamel- Minted

(Not my fingers or my picture...but this is a good representation of what this shade looks like)

I love anything turquoise/minty green during the warm months, and this color is perfect!  I'm all about the cheaper drug store polish, and the Revlon seems to be one of the more long wearing formulas.  Add an accent nail or two in this color:

Essie- Peach Daiquiri

I've pretty much been wearing these two colors for most of the summer.  They really do look beautiful together, and play up my favorite color combo of the season- turquoise and coral. 

Mr. Pumice Ulitmate Pumice Bar

Guuurrrrrl, nobody wants to look at funky feet in cute sandals.  These Mr. Pumice bars are AMAZING at keeping unsightly calluses and dry heels at bay.  They are cheap, cheap, cheap and give you just pedicured feet at home.  Give your tootsies a good scrub and slather on a little Vaseline before bed, and your feet will never look so pretty.  Just don't forget to put socks on before you climb under the covers. The thought of greasy sheets makes me gag a little.  **shudder**

Kendra Scott- Danielle Earrings in Turquoise

Have you ever come across a designer that you swear is your fashion soulmate?  Kendra Scott jewels...where have you been all my life?!?!  I love, love, flippin love these earrings, as well as everything else on her website.  I want to win the lottery just so I can call her and say, "Yes, dahhhhling.  I'll take one of everything."  Do yourself a favor and explore her site.  Seriously amazing.  Simple, classic, colorful pieces that I know I'm going to enjoy for years to come!  I feel like turquoise will never go out of style, and you really can wear it in any season for a bright pop of color.  Plus, it pairs so well with dozens of different hues, I feel like I could wear it everyday. 

TRESemme- Cashmere Touch Hydrating Serum

This stuff helps soothe my dry summer hair, and I'm kind of obsessed with it.  I've just been using it on my ends, but I really think it's helped me go almost 8 months without a haircut and virtually no split ends.  It's supposedly infused with coconut and argan oils, but alls I know is that a little goes a LONG way.  Too much of a good thing, can be a very, very bad (and greasy) thing.  One little pump on my ends before I blow dry, and I find myself needing my straightener less and less.  

Bath and Body Works- Beach Grass Candle

I usually don't find myself burning candles in the summer, but this scent is heavenly.  It doesn't at all smell like beach grass probably does, but the B&BW website describes it as "dewy greens, palmetto grass and sweet white freesia."  This is one of those scents I wish they would never discontinue.  It slightly annoys me that every candle I bought has wicks that are super short (and I end up having to pour out wax to keep it from self extinguishing), but I love that they go on super sale.  Sign up for the emailed coupons!  Well worth deleting incessant junk from my inbox when they mark things down.  

London Olympics

 Admit it ladies...we're all tuned into the 30th Olympiad for the same reason...

It's our love of sports and the excitement of watching world class athletes compete.  :)

This also made my list of summer favorites.  No matter how many times I see it, it still makes me laugh.