Whenever winter rolls around, all I want to do is curl up in bed and read as many books as I possibly can (even with a Hallmark movie softly playing in the background). Does anyone else have a multi-tasking brain that can't always handle pure silence? I usually like to listen to music or have … Continue reading December 2020 Wrap-Up | Christina Lauren, David Yoon, Holly Jackson…
2020 wasn't a great year, but it was a great time to reset and refresh our skin care routines. Did anyone else feel like their skin has never looked better? I know mask-wearing has led to skincare issues for some including "maskne."But I feel like learning to work around and avoid those issues has challenged … Continue reading 2020 Skincare Favorites
Happy New Year, blogger friends. I know this year has been challenging, heart-breaking, and completely anxiety-inducing for all of us. I wish you all good health and many more blessings in 2021. If there was anything I could depend on in 2020, it was a good book (more specifically, as many good books as I … Continue reading 2020 Bookish Academy Awards
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (Shade 6) // Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in 'Love Trap' // Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in 'Hazelnut Hypnotizer' // Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask by Philosophy // Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser // Huge Deal (Wall Street #3) by Lauren Layne // Rebecca Minkoff … Continue reading November 2020 Favorites
Differin Daily Refreshing Cleanser | HSI Professional Glider Flat IronSlip Marble Pillowcase | Tory Burch Alexa Stitch Camera BagCuyana Classic Leather Tote | Naturalizer Joy Ankle Strap SandalSteve Madden Transport Strappy Sandal | Simple Flavor Vintage Midi DressSimple Modern 12 oz. Insulated Travel MugThe Friendship List by Susan Mallery | Tools of Engagement by Tessa … Continue reading Summer 2020 Favorites
Hello all. I hope you're all well. I do plan on writing up a life update post this week, but I really wanted to get a post up with my current reads...better late than never! How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiRelease Date: August 20, 2019 by Random House AudioRun time: 10 hours, 43 … Continue reading “What I’m Reading” Wednesday | June 17, 2020
Happy first of June, my friends. I thought I'd share some of my favorite things from May to kick off the month of June. The Trouble With Hating You by Sajni Patel | Watermelon Glow Pink Juice MoisturizerCovergirl Clean Matte BB Cream | Casual Ruffle Peplum Shirt | Sanctuary AppLush Cup O' Coffee Mask | … Continue reading May 2020 Favorites
I am a public Adult Services librarian, and like most libraries, our programs have been converted to virtual platforms. On Friday, I went live on my library's instagram to share some romance recommendations that are accessible through our digital collections (hoopla & Overdrive). There were so many romance novels I could have hyped up, but … Continue reading Recap: Pop-Up Romance Book Recommendations (Librarian work)
Quarantine has certainly awoken the "treat yourself" Queen within me and I have been on various shameless online shopping sprees (maybe just a little shame). A few of my colleagues are big fans of Lush products, mostly their bath bombs. I'm not a bather of any sort, so I was more interested in their other … Continue reading Product reviews: Mask of Magnaminty, Cup O’ Coffee, & Oaty Creamy Dreamy by Lush
So I'm here with another skincare-related post and since I previously shared my May 2020 evening skincare routine, I figured it was time to share my morning skincare routine. Washing my face first thing in the morning is the best way to jumpstart my day. In the morning I cleanse my face with the Indie … Continue reading My morning skincare routine | May 2020
