scent favorites

Today I thought I would share some of my favorite scents! This honestly may as well be called my favorite Bath & Body Works scents because all but one product featured it from there. But hey, you can't blame me -- everything in that store smells so damn good. 

1. Stress Relief Pillow Mist - Eucalyptus Spearmint

2. Stress Relief Body Mist - Eucalyptus Spearmint

3. Aromatherapy SLEEP Body Lotion - Black Chamomile 

4. Flannel Candle - seasonal: My sister got this for me this past fall and I loved burning it while reading a good book and sipping on a cup of tea. The scent reminds me of my boyfriend's cologne.

5. Paris Amour Candle: A lighter more floral scent. I love lighting this after cleaning my room.

6. Leaves Candle - seasonal: This is the ultimate fall candle -- it has the perfect mix of spice and crispness.

7. Cortas Rose Water: I use this as a facial toner at night before bed. I find the scent so refreshing and relaxing. It also kind of makes my face smell like roses which I'm not complaining about.

8. French Lavender & Honey - Body Mist

9. Georgia Peach & Sweet Tea - Ultra Sheer Body Cream & Body Mist

10. Beautiful Day - Body Mist 

I've been a fan of the Bath & Body Works body mists for years now. They are lighter than perfume but still give you a subtle refreshing scent! 

valentine's weekend recap

This past weekend was president's day weekend so I was able to visit home for the long weekend!! It was so nice spending time relaxing at home with family and friends after a crazy couple of weeks at school (midterms every single week this quarter!!!!!).

This is the first year my boyfriend and I weren't able to be together for valentine's day, but he surprised me with gifts through the mail, which was almost as good as a real life date. On Saturday morning I was surprised with a delivery of roses, chocolates, and a sweet love note! I spent the day with family and got together with a couple of girlfriends and we went out for an early 'galentine's' sushi celebration. On Sunday (actual valentine's day), my sister and my bff watched the bachelor special (Janner forever) and ate chipotle. It was such a great way to celebrate valentine's day!! I hope everyone had a good weekend <3.

how to: drying flowers

As much as I love receiving flowers, it always makes me sad when they inevitably die after a week or so. After receiving flowers from loved ones that I just did not want to part with, I decided to try to dry out my bouquets in order to keep them as memories. Although some people think that dead flowers are a creepy keepsake, I find them to be a pretty reminder of the memory of receiving them.  

After a recent family wedding, I decided to dry out my bridesmaid's bouquet and it turned out really well! All I did was take each stem and tie it/pin it upside down. I pinned some to my cork board (this was really simple, but it was slightly difficult to keep them in place) and I hung others by a string from a drying rack. Both techniques worked well for me, and I will definitely use these methods to dry out any flowers I receive in the future! 

And now I have these dead, yet very pretty flowers in a vase in my bedroom to remind me of the wedding!! :-)

vintage tea cup essential oil wax candle up for sale on my etsy shop!

Hello friends!!
I've just posted a new item on my etsy shop :-)

I have a blog post from last april explaining how I made this DIY tea cup candle. Feel free to follow along with the tutorial or visit my etsy shop to purchase this item for only $10.00! There is only one of this item, so hurry up & get it before it's gone! 

current makeup favorites

1. Urban Decay Naked Basics Eye Shadow Palette - $29

I typically use 'naked 2' in my crease, 'foxy' or 'wos' over the lid, 'venus' as an inner corner & brow bone highlight, then a mixture of 'faint' and 'crave' to fill in my brows. 

2. Revlon Colorstay 24 hr 200 Nude (normal/dry skin) - $11-$14

This is by far the best foundation I have ever used. It provides medium coverage without feeling or appearing as if you are even wearing a foundation. Easy to blend and extremely build able coverage!


3. Make Up For Ever Smokey Extravagant Mascara Sample - $24

I have been using a sample of this mascara ever since I received it with a Sephora purchase. This is one of the best mascaras I have ever used, and it gives me dramatic lashes that don't fall throughout the day/night. 


4. NYX 'Born to Glow' Liquid Illuminator 01 Sunbeam - $7.50

Perfect for adding a glow to your cheeks, and works great layered underneath #5!


5. Milani Illuminating Face Powder 01 Amber Nectar - $10

Perfect for an overall glow, & can be used as a general bronze/blush/highlight - truly a 3-in-one product!


6. ELF Essential Bronzing Brush - $2

Although I haven't tried many brushes, this one works perfectly to apply powder highlight, bronzer, blush or contour and I use it to apply the Milani illuminating powder!