Tuesday, July 30, 2013

i got nine on it.

i purchased these sandals for $9.99 at urban outfitters a couple of weeks ago. anytime i find an item in there under $10 i question why it went on clearance. are they that hideous and i'm just not realizing it? they must hurt when you walk? or maybe they just have too many and want to get rid of them. yeah? that must be it. without further hesitation i made my purchase and was merrily on my way. the next morning i realized why they were on sale. it takes roughly 43 minutes to wrap the strap around your ankle, find the hole for the buckle to buckle. then you stand up and one feels looser than the other. sit back down. just try find the same buckle hole on the right as you buckled with the left. i would suggest doing all of this in the comfort of your bedroom under a ceiling fan. sweat will be produced. 

sunglasses // free people
tank // forever 21
cut offs // vintage levi's
sandals // urban outfitters









Monday, July 29, 2013

straight hair. do care.

last week i decided to straighten my hair. i figured i should document that. i'm fairly certain i hadn't drug out the old straightener in about 6 months. give or take a few days. after 10 minutes of straightening under a ceiling fan and oscillating fan due to the amount of sweat your produce while straightening your hair, i even tried to get landon to volunteer to wave a handheld fan in front of me. that didn't go over so well. all to walk outside and promptly 15 minutes later have my hair return to it's original state. i remembered why i stick to the no straightener rule and just shake my head and go each morning. 
happy monday! 

sunglasses // free people
tank // forever 21
lace shorts // forever 21
belt // target
boots // target





Friday, July 26, 2013

my week via iPhone

it's friday. friday. friday. this week we made one too many starbucks and target trips. because, you know, you needed toilet paper, a nail file and batteries. in no particular order. i also painted and repainted my fingernails roughly 18 times. 



  



















lemongrass body polish winner!

thanks to everyone that participated in the lemongrass body polish giveaway! the winner is vanessa v! i will be emailing you shortly for you to claim your prize. thanks again and i hope you all will check out kerilyn and all the amazing products she has to offer! have a great weekend! 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

wild hair. don't care.




my hair can get pretty wild. like, pretty much all the time. i really don't do much with it. wash it in the evening like every three days. go to sleep with it damp. wake up. put some curling creme in it and go. guess i'm lucky wavy, big, wild hair is on trend right now. 

sunglasses // free people
blouse // forever 21
cutoffs // urban outfitters





rey, look! i look like the girl from the ring. quick. take a pic! 

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

lemongrass spa // your personal spa. at home.

a few weeks ago i was contacted by one of my friends who has recently become a lemongrass spa products consultant. she asked if i would mind reviewing a few of her products. i of course obliged! what girl doesn't like trying new beauty products? lemongrass products are all handmade, natural, skin care products that are not only safe but, affordable! lemongrass strives to use product packaging that can be recycled and reused to provide sustainability to our environment. from their cornstarch packing peanuts, corn-base product labels to their reusable gift bags and jars! they are are consistently on the cutting edge when looking for the most eco-friendly options. lemongrass offers products from baby to sunscreen to even offering a men's collection! 

if you are local and are interested in hosting a party or even if you are outside of the orlando area check out kerilyn's page here and make sure you tell her i sent you!

now on to the products!  

psst... look for a giveaway at the end of this post! 


pomegranate body polish // this product is amazing and if i had to pick a favorite this would be it! i first used it to shave my legs. we all know how much i hate shaving. this stuff left the most amazing, smooth, silky finish! much better than any of the foam bottled products i have tried in the past. i also used this as a scrub for my dry hands and they felt amazing afterwards! not to leave out, it smells so amazing! not too overpowering, just right! 



 facial cleansing gel // i first used this product before applying anything else to my face. this cleansing gel left my skin feeling smooth and with a soft clean feeling! i really enjoyed it. 

pomegranate facial polish // this facial polish left my skin glowing and exfoliated! my face felt immediately hydrated and the scent is just as amazing as in the body polish.

pomegranate facial mask // i applied this product after using the facial polish. i suffer from a dry forehead. random. i know. this product immediately cleared it up! and the scent is just as amazing as in the body polish.

hydrating eye creme // before heading to bed i dabbed a few spots of this under my eyes. it left them feeling cool and refreshed! this is also one of the few eye cremes that has not left my contacts burning my eyes due to the overpowering aroma! that's a definite plus in my book!

spearmint eucalyptus organic body wash // my immediate thought when i applied this body wash while in the shower was "this scent is amazing!" it filled my shower with a delicious eucalyptus scent! i was automatically in love. what i also enjoyed about this product is that i didn't have to use a ton of it on my loofah. a little bit went a long way! 

face creme with botanicals // i applied this product before i put my makeup on in the morning. you could also use this at night after you have cleansed your face. i found it useful in creating a fresh palate before applying my make up. 


meditation body silk // i really enjoyed this scent. it's a combination of sandalwood, vanilla and magnolia. right away it gives you a relaxing sensation. i applied this body silk on my arms and legs before heading outdoors. i love that it didn't leave me with a greasy feeling that so many body silks are known for! 

i really enjoyed having the opportunity to try out all of these amazing products! i really love that the company is a USA-made brand as well as being an all natural company! make sure you check them out.

and now for the giveaway!

kerilyn was generous enough to have one of my lucky readers win a pomegranate body polish, to enter please leave a comment below with your email address! the winner will be generated automatically by number generator and will be announced on friday, july 26! good luck!
*this contest if for readers in the united states. 

*this review was not a paid review. all opinions are based on my own experience using lemongrass spa products.*






i say kimono, you say mono


i'm really loving the kimono trend. mainly because it's social acceptable to wear your robe in public without being plastered all over people of walmart. i'm normally not a pajama wearer in public. i have yet to embrace the love for wearing yoga pants with love or pink splattered across my butt. but, a kimono, that's a whole 'nother situation. plus. if schmidt approves. then i approve. 

sunglasses // free people
kimono // forever 21
tee // h&m
shorts // urban outfitters
boots // target






Monday, July 22, 2013

fire ants


rey and i stumbled upon this patch of green grass over the weekend. which is slightly amazing because not much green exists in florida when it's consistently 98.3*. As we were trekking up the mountain hill small plateau? i noticed a huge amount of rather large ant hills. prior to spotting said ant hills i was complaining how i wore my boots and that my feet were sweating and i thought i could feel my toes rubbing together due to massive amounts of water being retained . then i hear an ouch followed by a slap and see rey frantically swatting away fire ants from his entire body. instead of helping him i thought to myself "see, who was the dumb one for not wearing boots during a heat wave?" never doubt yourself. 

sunglasses // free people 
tank // urban outfitters
shorts // forever 21 
boots // target





Thursday, July 18, 2013

my week via iPhone

it's friday. holler. 
make it a great one. 
i make a killer summer water.
how many is too many?
hanging out on a dock getting mosquito bites. 
avocado toast. it's what's for dinner. 
send help. i'm stuck.
one lazy eyed. one crazy faced. 
love him. he makes me laugh.
oh sure. just make yourself comfortable.
starbucks waiting.
finally a diy i actually like. 
train building. 
i got kinda excited that we got the purple minion toy. 
because mcdonald's is sometimes a good idea on a thursday.