Friday Favorites-Summer Edition

Happy Friday! Here are some of my favorites lately.

Some of my summer reading. Both of these books were recommended on TikTok and I took them on vacation with me.  They are both kind of mysterious without being too frightening.

I forget where I heard about this book but I enjoyed it. It's a light romance about a ghost writer who sees ghosts. I just finished this one.

Trust Your Gut (Mauve Nude Pink)

I tried a Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick and I liked it so much, I got another color. They really do last!

 Break the Ceiling (RoseyPink)

My garden has been doing pretty well this year.  I planted some flower seeds in some pots and also in the vegetable garden and it's been fun to see them grow and bloom.

I've also enjoyed bringing in some bouquets from the garden.  Does anyone remember this old post Chalk Painted Mason Jars?

Shout out to my early readers if you're still with me!

I've been trying out overnight heatless curl methods. A robe belt is my preferred curling "instrument" but  I also purchased a different one that I like as well.

What to wear to a Christmas in July party.

We went to a fun Christmas In July Party. They really did up the theming and it was so cute!

These have been my summer nails. They are gel stickers but don't need a uv light to cure them.  (I found them at Target).

I saw this cute needlepoint at a local restaurant and I love it!

What have you been "favoriting" lately?

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Favorite Health & Beauty Products

I've been trying some new (to me) products and here are some of my favorites.

We've switched over to natural toothpaste and I found this one (and the brushes) at TJ Maxx.  It's got a nice minty taste but not too overpowering.

This hairspray has been great and doesn't leave my hair feeling stiff or tacky.  I love the fresh coconut scent of the dry shampoo.

I really don't enjoy washing my face but I don't mind a cleansing balm. This one from elf is very moisturizing and I remove it with a warm wash cloth. No more splashing my face and sleeves!

I was trimming my own hair but have since gotten a professional cut. This is the hair color I've ben using.

I treated myself to some new makeup from Tarte. I love their packaging.

I got two of their palettes and it's been fun to experiment and try new looks with them. I also got some concealer and brow powder.   

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{Review & Giveaway} Kellyn Makeup Readers

Disclaimer: I was given a pair of glasses to review, but all opinions are mine.

Readers.com reached out to me to test out their Kellyn Makeup Reader glasses.  I have to use reading glasses now for reading small print so I guess I was a good candidate.

 They look a little odd but once you realize how you're meant to use them, they make sense.  The magnified lens swivels back and forth so you can see the eye you are applying makeup to more clearly.  The lightweight plastic frames have a fun tortoise print.

I didn't have great success with the glasses because I don't need magnification to put on my eye makeup...yet!   I'm sure they'll come in handy in the future.  In the meantime, Readers.com is giving one of my readers a pair of the Kellyn Makeup Reader glasses so you can try them out for yourself.  Please leave a comment below and make sure you leave your email so I can get in touch with the winner. Winner will be selected at random on Friday 6/28.

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From The "Youngins"

Here are a couple of things that my daughters have told me about that I had no clue existed.  Maybe some of these are new to you too? Let me know in the comments!

Micellar cleansing water

1) Micellar cleansing water for taking off makeup and cleaning your face. You can use it on your whole face to gently cleanse without water.  It contains little cleansing molecules that are suspended in the liquid.   I shake up the bottle first and gently wipe with a cotton pad. I don't rinse it off with water but sometimes I do take a clean cotton pad and wipe again before applying moisturizer.  Here's a great article about micellar water if you want to know more about it.

highlighter eyeliner

2) Using highlighter eyeliner on your 'water line' on your lower eyelid can really brighten up your eyes and make you look more awake and alert.  Add a little to the corner of your eyes to really make them pop.

Spotify

3) Spotify has really changed how we listen to music.  Both of my daughters have been singing the praises of Spotify forever and we finally see why. I can play any album or song that I want whenever I want. I like the daily mix that spotify curates for me. I find a lot of new music that way. They have podcasts too!

4) ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response). Ok, this one is a little weird but when my daughter casually mentioned it in a conversation like I should know what it is (and I didn't!) I had to go investigate.  You can watch/listen to these videos and see what you think. I've never been able to sit through a longer video but it is interesting to see what triggers the responses --some people don't feel anything.  It's best to listen with headphones on for the full effect.

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{Get Organized} Make Up & Jewelry Organization

 This was my make up area before.  The organizer was old, dirty and falling apart(sounds familiar!).  When I reorganized our master bedroom linen closet I had a few bins left over so I decided to tackle the dreaded make up area which is right next to the closet.

 I started by getting rid of the old organizer and going through my make up, purging what what I no longer used or needed.

 With a few tweaks, I was able to find places for all of my make up, hair products and accessories.  The vanity area stays and looks so much cleaner.

 Everything is visible and neatly organized now.

 Pairing down my make up has made it easier to get ready.

The only new purchase was this bracelet tree that I found at TJ Maxx.  It's a great, vertical solution for bracelets.  It feels good to have another area tackled and tamed!

DIY Magnetic Memo Board Jewelry Organizer

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Drugstore Makeup Testing Update

If you remember this post, back in March, I was still on the lookout for NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Copenhagen.

 I finally got my hands on a tube thanks to my city dwelling daughter who has a NYX store. An entire NYX store, can you imagine?!

 These aren't the best photos but they're the best I've got.

I really like the color and the soft matte feel of the lipstick but it does tend to come off easily and leave me looking like I only have lip liner on(I don't own lip liner!) so I need to keep an eye on it and reapply.  Have you discovered any fun make up finds lately?

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Drugstore Makeup Testing

I was intrigued by the article Here's What 5 Cult Drugstore Products Look Like On 5 Women by Refinery 29 that kept popping up on my blog feed.  In the article they test out five popular drugstore cosmetics, each under $10, on five of their staffers to see if their cult status holds up.  I thought it might be fun to try them out for myself so I jotted them down in my phone and looked for them whenever I was out and about (and near cosmetics).  So far I've only found two of the products, I guess they are as popular as the article points out.  I found the blush at Target and the eye shadow at the grocery store.

First up is E.L.F. Cosmetics Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder ($4) in St. Lucia.  

 The blush is a light, shimmery peach-pink and the bronzer is a medium toned matte finish.  I rarely use bronzer but I tried it do some contouring and really liked it.  The blush is very light and perfect for a daytime look but can also be built up for a darker, more dramatic look for nighttime.

The other product I was able to find was L'Oreal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Amber Rush ($8.49)

 This is a pretty, shimmery rose gold color.  It's very silky and smooth to apply and stays on! I love the hint of glitter without being too blingy!

 Here's a quick pic (no filter) of me in the products.  I could definitely use some lipstick, I'm still looking for that one (NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Copenhagen)!  What are your favorite drugstore cosmetics?

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