I
love holidays. I really truly do. What I am not a fan of are the weeks that
follow a holiday. This past week really seemed to drag on. Because it seemed to
be the week that would never end, I decided to treat myself to a week of new beauty
products and new styles.
I
tried a lot of new products this week! Most were courtesy of Birchbox. If you
haven’t tried Birchbox yet, I would definitely suggest it. For $10 a month, you
get a fancy box of sample products. It really is a great way to try new things without
having to commit to a full size bottle. What can I say; I have commitment
issues (to products at least.) My favorite thing I tried from this month’s box
was Marcel BB Cream. The product is very
light and smooth to apply. I love that it is tinted so you can definitely wear
it alone. Now, I am not all that knowledgeable about specific brands and such
and the whole “aa, bb, cc, blah blah” trend, but I know I liked this product.
It was just the right amount of coverage and really evened out my skin tone.
The
whole idea of trying new things from Birchbox inspired me to search what other
companies offered “sample size” products. I am now in love with sample sizes.
(Little bottles of beauty products, not tiny dresses from designers!) Recently
I went to the hairstylist and he suggested Moroccan Oil Anti-Frizz Spray. For $45
a bottle, I was really hesitant to buy it. I loved how it worked when the
stylist did my hair but I know my hair styling skills. I suck. My hair never
looks the same so I really didn’t know if the products would work either. So I
googled it and guess what? The Moroccan Oil site has trial size bottles to buy
for $17!! So worth it!
Pencil
Skirts. As Stacy and Clinton have taught me, pencil skirts are universally
flattering. They work on every body type. Sure, sure. Still, knowing this, I
have been afraid of them! I think its because I have such a short waist! I have
avoided this style for years and years. But, as the weather warmed up here in
DC, I realized I needed more work outfit options. So I splurged! Ann Taylor was
having such a great sale and I was able to snag three fun summer skirts! I will
post pictures throughout the week as I test out my new skirts to show how I
style them. As I am not creative, I see a basic silk top with each.
(My three new skirts from Ann Taylor, two of my favorite work flats from C. Wonder, and my ever present Kate Spade glasses. )
That
pretty much sums up my week! Though this week wasn’t the best, this weekend has
been a blast. Did a little shopping at Tysons Corner yesterday, took the dog
for a 2 mile walk, invented a new lunch item (baked naan sandwiche-y things), and discovered a new show on Netflix. (Orange is the New Black … hilarious!!) We also started to plan our trip to New York next month.
We booked a hotel in Chelsea and picked a Broadway show to see. My birthday is
right around the corner and I am so excited!
(BTW, if you are on 14th St NW anytime soon, stop into Peregrine Espresso. The best iced black citrus tea I have had in a while!)
Can’t
wait to see what next week will bring! Hope you all have a great week.
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