Autumn's Skincare.

I'm sure you've noticed that my Blog isn't about one thing in particular.
Let's keep it interesting, per usual.

If you're anything like me, changing Seasons bring changing skin types with them.
I've found 4 products that I've found pretty essential and thought I'd share them with you.

So, this was pretty surprising for me.
I'm the type to shop Sephora for hours (literally) while reading reviews on products and spending an arm & a leg.
I was in a bind and needed something cheap to save my skin.
Turns out, St.Ives is pretty awesome. They're about $4 per item....ahhh! Amazing.

This lotion, I found by chance at a Sally's Beauty Supply store.
I've gotten say, it's incredibly moisturizing...it's honestly changed my skin. I have those little bumps up and down my arms (I'm finding this is a lot more common than I thought)- and this lotion actually helps eliminate those! It's also got a subtle scent that I love. It's about $9.

Last, but definitely not least. Sugar Lip Treatment.
You've heard about it, right?
SO. GOOD.
It's a combination of balm and gloss.
It's protective and moisturizing and wonderful.
Unfortunately it's also the most expensive item out of the 4.
$22 at Sephora.

Bringing in 2013 with...Cough Drops.

I've been completely ignoring the blog world for a few weeks now.

I apologize, I realize it's fairly lame to follow a blog that isn't being updated almost daily.

 

I've really needed to take care of myself. Over the past three weeks, sickness has been my life.

I had a bad cold.

Then I had the 24 hour flu bug.

And currently, I'm finishing up a sinus/brochitis virus.

 

I'm pretty sure there was a point over the past few days that I literally, paused everything, reviewed my life- my Spiritual state- and then felt that death was okay to arrive.

That sounds horribly morbid, but to clarify, I couldn't breath, coughing was constant, congestion was thick, throat was sharp- it was just aweful.

 

Thankfully, 4 days later, a million pounds of water weight, countless drugs & Teen Mom episodes later, I'm down to a cough & some congestion.

PHEW.

 

But, continue to bare with me. I'm getting back to "me"- slowly but surely.

 

In other, more pleasant news, we're supposed to close on our potential first home this Friday! I can't believe it.

With the Holidays, travelling, and sickness taking up the majority of life recently- I've hardly been able to soak up this last official week in our little apartment.

 

We haven't started packing.

I have no official plans for decorating.

 

I've found that things typically don't happen the way I imagine them.

Regardless, they work out anyway.

So...we'll see!

I'm sure there will be lots of house/decorating posts coming up. Woo-hoo!

 

 

And of course, receiving Sephora is always a day brightener :)

The Frowner

Anyone else out there have a perception of themselves that doesn't seem to reign true to the rest of the World?
I've always considered myself a friendly, somewhat outgoing- genuine person.   However, apparently I wear a frown that says otherwise. 
But how do you change something that you don't even notice? At all?

I remember a Friend once saying that when he first saw me he thought, "Man...what's her problem??"  Because I looked completely ferocious.
Me? Seriously? Ferocious? HA!
I remember being shocked and then laughing that really, I had been thinking about something completely unrelated to being unhappy or angry.

So, for future reference- when you see me, ignore the ferocious frown I may be wearing. I don't hate you- I'm actually probably thinking about rainbows and butterflies. Maybe lollipops too.

I have a slight obsession with Sephora.  So many brands combined into one store- how could you not grow an obsession.  I got my first Sephora lipgloss from the Sephora in Spain after a Friend visited and brought it back as a gift. He clearly knew me well. (Actually, I recall begging him to bring me a gift. Preferably Spanish Lipgloss...ha!) - And so began my consistent desire for makeup, skincare, haircare- all things fragrant, fresh, and wonderous. :) If you aren't familiar with Sephora, you must check out their website! SO much wonderfulness!
I'm pretty sure all of my Family members and closer Friends have figured out the way to my heart over Birthdays & Christmases.

Has anyone discovered any blogs written by Christian Women who are not Mommies?  As much as I adore reading about Children- I'm finding that it's hard for me to relate, for obvious reasons. I would love to have a resource where I can find encouragement and support from other Women who have yet to welcome a little sweet pea :) (If you know of any blogs- and the blogger is a Mommy...by all means- still share it with me!)


Until next time- Apply lipgloss and smile! :)

Manda