June 15, 2013
Every now and then I get sent beauty samples to review, and while I do end up falling in love of some of the products, most of the time they were complete misses, so I don’t even bother reviewing them 
This time, I was sent 3 beauty samples from thePinkPanel, and while the Nailtini nail polish was a total flop, the other 2 ended up being delightful surprises 
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 anti-aging primer with sunscreen (spf 50)
I’m not a fan of Western sunscreen formulas – they’re sticky, oily, and leave a whitish film. Gross much? But this one was nothing like that:
the formula reminds me of the Smashbox Photofinish Primer, but slightly thicker
(But wait, there is more! Read on…)
June 4, 2013
I believe the last time I did a Beauty Favorites post was back in 2010 
Since this blog focuses more on just beauty products, I figured I’d do a roundup of my favorite products/items across multiple categories:
Style
pieces from BaubleBox, DailyLook, and Forever 21
- I’ve recently become a huge fan of gold toned pieces – they just seem more fitting for the summer
- Forever 21 is always a great place to find inexpensive pieces, but I’ve been loving the selection and quality at BaubleBox as well!
Home Decor
- If it wasn’t clear enough in my previous posts, I’ve been loving candles lately – especially fruity summery scents!
- Whimsical trays and dishes are great for storage and decorating. My favorite is the antique tray I bought from the thrift store for $15!
(But wait, there is more! Read on…)
May 28, 2013
I know I mentioned before that I preferred wax melts to candles, and while I still use my wax warmer regularly, nothing creates a relaxing atmosphere like a lovely smelling candle And since Bath and Body Works’ candles are ridiculously expensive (when not on sale), I ended up purchasing my first candle at Marshall’s:
Tropical Paradise – Marshall’s – $4.99
I fell in love with the gorgeous pattern on the jar 
And it’s a perfect fit with my dresser! Scent wise, it’s not bad for a 1-wick candle. Given my first experience with Marshall’s candles, I purchased another one a few weeks later:
Bath & Body Works – Aloha Vanilla; Feathers – Spiced Vanilla & Lemon – $7.99
(But wait, there is more! Read on…)
May 25, 2013
As computers and the accompanying technology advances surged in the 80s and 90s, the culture and trends of the many so-called “geeks” who specialized in creating and running these hi-tech devices and programs became more accepted into mainstream society. “Geek chic” began as merely a fashion trend that promoted clothing and accessories, such as horn-rimmed glasses or gaudy suspenders, which were stereotypically worn by “geeks”. Once considered a classification to be avoided, movies, television and the media have successfully elevated the geek style to its current cool status.
Geek chic has also translated over into the world of interior design, allowing geeks of any degree to decorate their living space in a way that reflects their personality, style and uniqueness.
(But wait, there is more! Read on…)
May 4, 2013
In a nutshell: moving. Well technically everything was moved over in March, but then came the unpacking and the decorating and more unpacking, and even now we’re still not done 
My bed & night stand – the only part of the home that’s close to being done
The other parts of the home are still messy – we have random boxes and items lying around because we’d do some work on one room, move to another the next weekend, and then work on another room the third week. Talk about systematic huh (But wait, there is more! Read on…)
