April Favorites

Beauty

1 | Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner (Stash) is a dark forest green shade with a bit of shimmer. It's a great alternative to black and brown. I love these eyeliners- they have great pigmentation and last all day (as the name suggests). 

2 | Smashbox Primer Water is my favorite part of my skincare/makeup routine. I don't think it works well for setting makeup and I haven't noticed any benefit by using it before makeup. I mainly use it as a refresher in the AM and PM. 

3 | NARS Lip Gloss (Chelsea Girls) was a birthday gift from Molly and has quickly become my favorite gloss. It's really comfortable to wear. Definitely not as sticky as the Buxom Lip Polish. This color is the perfect everyday nude color. 

4 | Pureology Precious Oil Shampoo/Conditioner is the best smelling shampoo/conditioner! My hairdresser uses this and I immediately purchased it after my hair appointment. It's great for color-treated hair and provides lots of shine. 

5 | OPI Cajun Shrimp is my favorite Spring/Summer shade. It's vibrant and fun- a definite mood booster. I love having this color on my nails (and toes). It's the best reddish, coral shade I've found. A staple for any polish collection. 

Fashion

JCrew Wool Jackie Cardigan is so good I had to buy a second color.   I don't like the cotton version, but the wool one is an all-time favorite. They fit great and keep their shape (if they aren't dried). Plus, the color selection is unbeatable. 

LNA Deep V Tee is my new favorite white tee. The search for white tees seems to endless. This one is perfect because it's long and not too sheer. It's 100% cotton so I'm a little nervous to dry it. For now, I've been steaming it after it air drys. 

Nike Pro Indy Sports Bra is a little pricey for a sports bra, but totally worth the $$. I found them at the Nike Outlet and bought three (in addition to the two I already owned)... the addiction is real. Once you try this bra you can't go back. 

Lululemon Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve Top is cute and comfortable. It's a great layering piece. I like to wear a tank to the gym (or PT), but always throw this over the top. I have a couple colors, but could still use a couple more. Definitely worth the price.

Lululemon Wunder Under Pants have also been purchased in multiples... I didn't realize how often I do this until now. I've rambled on about these pants many times. They're so comfortable, unlike some leggings which can be too tight and restricting. 

Miscellaneous

Cleopatra by The Lumineers has been playing non-stop the past few weeks. I have it playing so often it's been getting stuck in Brady's head. I hear him singing "Ophelia" randomly throughout the day. Not the song, just the word "Ophelia" over and over lol. 

The Body Shop Shower Gel lathers really well and smells great. I have the blueberry, raspberry and moringa scents. They're all good. I'm really disappointed they haven't brought the harvest raspberry scent back yet. I'm still holding out hope for a summer return. 

Philosophy Amazing Grace Lotion smells of sunscreen and I'm ok with that! It reminds me of the Bahamas every time I apply it. That's my favorite part, but it's also very moisturizing. It will be great in summer when I don't want to use a heavy body butter.

Bath & Body Works Lilacs Candle is heavily scented. I light this candle in our kitchen and after a few minutes the entire condo smells of fresh-cut lilacs. Perfect scent for this time of year. Give it a sniff next time you're in BBW. 

Yellow Phone Case is like sunshine in my pocket (just like the song). It's very uplifting to look at yellow so much throughout the day. It's gotten a little blue around the corners from when it's been in my back pocket, but not too noticeable. 

The faves of the faves