12.18.2015

Is it Winter yet? No? Not until next week I believe. Well you can tell my skin that because it has been in Winter mode for about a month now and it looks like it might be a rough season (pun intended). As much as I love the cooler temperatures, my skin goes into shock every year and becomes so bitterly dry that I spend a small fortune trying to find the latest and greatest products so I don't look like a withering piece of old fruit. Not only is dry skin bothersome, but it can also be itchy and painful. Not to mention how it ages you! I'm still on the lookout for a great body balm or butter, but I do have some other products that I swear by every Winter. If you suffer from the same problem, maybe these will be worth trying for you as well. I've already done little reviews on most of these products so I'm just refreshing your memories and letting you know that I don't just buy things, blog about them, and move on. I really am very loyal to certain items because they work!





Can you tell I love this brand?

This product is new. I bought it in place of my Lush body conditioner because that product isn't easily accessible and this one by Nivea is. I think I prefer the Lush, but only because of the rose scent. Otherwise, this works just as well and leaves my skin much softer than if I didn't add the extra step.


I just bought a new body lotion from Target that I'm going to test, and I also was sent a couple of organic skin products from a Canadian brand. Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks for reviews on those. Winter skin is serious beauty business! Let me know if you ladies have any recommendations for me! 

12.16.2015








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Zara cami, similar
Express jean leggings and cardigan (check stores)
Missoni x Target scarf, similar
Forever 21 flats, similar
Beauty //


Fallbrook is just a few miles down the freeway from Temecula, but I can count on one hand the number of times I've been there. It's more rural than where I live, filled with greenery, small pubs, beautiful homes, and a pristine estate called the Grand Tradition. It's a popular wedding venue, and now that I've seen it in person, I can absolutely understand the appeal. The gardens are breathtaking, and there's even a heart shaped pond to stroll around. The restaurant has great food, surprisingly reasonably priced. Overall, the grounds scream beauty and I want to go back immediately! It's a hidden gem that everyone in the San Diego area should visit. After being sick last week, it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. 


12.11.2015



I've been MIA lately due to being under the weather, but with the help of antibiotics, I'm finally beginning to feel like myself again. I normally don't blog this late in the afternoon, especially on a Friday but I got the itch. When I first started blogging, I'd do it as many or as little as I pleased, and sometimes I miss that freedom rather than it being so scheduled. I know a regular routine makes sense for readership, but for now, I'm breaking the rules.

These are all outfits that I've worn in the past couple of weeks and have posted to my Instagram account. I've linked to items that are still available, and they are all great basics that I mix and match. You've seen them before, many many times in most cases so I hope this is helpful. I'm enjoying posting these!


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Nordstrom Jacket, similar here


The last outfit is probably my favorite! I don't own many scarves. In fact, I can count on one hand how many I have now but this infinity scarf from the Missoni for Target collaboration is the one I always reach for.

I hope you ladies have a wonderful weekend! I'm extremely excited about mine. See you next week!