Happy Wednesday everybody! I hope everyone had a great weekend, whether you had prom, college visits (like me), or just had a really nice time with family and friends. I'm back to my normal schedule and the weather is so nice here too! 

I have a few things that I think are very necessary for anyone's desktop space! I personally obsess over stationary and all that. You guys know how much I love notebooks, planners, and journals, too. 

Real Simple magazine has been one of my favorite, interior design mags of all time. They have so many great things and a lot of inspiration. Some inspiring magazines are great to have on hand for those "writer's block" days. 

I am a firm believer in weekly planners and I love to just write all of my goals down for the week ahead. You could have deadlines, events, or just things you need to get done on that day and it feels so satisfying to just rip the sheet off at the end of the week. I bought this from Target (no surprise) and I couldn't find it online, but I'm sure there are ones just like this out there somewhere. I also bought this lined notebook there and I just think it's the cutest thing ever. Who wouldn't want this on their desk? 

I also think a nice bouquet of flowers and a candle can liven up any desk. If your office allows it, they'll add a really nice touch and make your work area smell really good.   

I talked about these two things about a week or two ago. I wasn't too impressed with this lip gloss as I earlier stated. However, I did like how this Makeup Forever lip gloss was not only mini, it just gives a pretty sheen to your lips. When you're working all day and your makeup starts to sort of fall apart during the busy work day, you might need something to just freshen up a bit. This lip gloss has that perfect use! If you have a matte lipstick on that starts to crack and dry out your lips, this would be great for re-touching! It's small and compact so it won't be in the way of any important papers or spill all over. 

I have been devouring these mints lately. They taste like mint tea and give you nice smelling breath after! These are vital to anyone who needs to freshen up and make sure their breath doesn't kill anyone while you're talking in a conference or something. That would be terrible! You can find my more in-depth review here. 

I really love to organize and make my desk space full of pretty stationary. Instead of boring notebooks and such, decorate with some fun prints and lots of color! It will make your work experience a hundred times better. If you would like to see more stationary, you can see it all here. I wish you all a great week and I will see you very soon!

Xoxo, Nat

Hello lovelies! I have a mini post for you all on this beautiful Monday. I did a little shop at my local Bath and Body and had to restock on some of my favorites. These are pretty much the classic body creams that Bath and Body Works have sold over the past years and I had to share my favorites with you guys! 

For starters, I'm not an avid lotion applier-person. Haha, scented lotion can sometimes dry my skin out even more and make me itch. Especially Bath and Body Works's lotions. These are body creams, however, and do not do that to my body. I normally apply these after I take a shower and just lather it on! 

Pearberry- If you are into really fruity scents, I highly recommend this one. It isn't insanely sweet and sickening. It leaves a very pretty scent on and smells like you've just walked through a patch of raspberries and picked some pears in the warm sun! (Very descriptive, Natalie).

Sweet Pea- This is a classic. Everyone has either used this scent or seen it as they browse all of the scents in Bath and Body. It's your fresh, floral scent and is always a go-to when you don't know which to get.

Amber Blush- I really love using this in the summer and the fall. It smells so warm... haha that doesn't make sense, but you know what I mean! Like you've been sitting at a bonfire for a couple hours roasting marshmallows. Even though amber isn't exactly sugar, it smells very sweet and sultry. Kinda sexy, too!

These creams retail at $13 each and it actually takes a very long time to use one up. They have mini versions of these too for travel and if you just want a smaller size. I think Bath and Body Works have one of the largest selections of scents available all year round, so there's a scent for everybody! These are my top 3 and I highly suggest you all go try these out! 

Xoxo, Nat

Hello lovely people! I hope you all have had an awesome start to your week! I have had a lot of testing lately and the weather we have had has been gorgeous (so I guess it makes up for it). Sorry for the messed up schedule. I usually post on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but I have been so busy and stressed with exams that I didn't even want to look at new posts for this week. Even though it's Wednesday, I still wanted to post something so this might be the only post for this week sadly. 

Today I have an awesome palette to share with you guys and you are all in for a treat! Who doesn't love inexpensive (and great quality) makeup?

One of my favorite beauty gurus, Tati (GlamLifeGuru), did a review on this palette and I was so intrigued with how awesome the pigmentation and formula was. Considering the price, this is an amazing quality palette! The 10-Pan Studio Eye shadow Palette in Coming in Latte is so great. The palette comes with about six shimmery shades and four matte shades. The middle two colors are my favorite! You can create a really nice, gold smokey-eye. The shadows are not chalky or powdery at all. The palette also comes with a handy double-sided brush (which I might use during travel because I have so many other brushes). 

I only wanted to swatch the first couple colors just so you guys could see the formula and color payoff. It's really nice. They aren't as creamy as I would like, but are great for an inexpensive palette. 

My friend Alyssa, who you've all met in my Chinatown post, is going to prom this weekend and she wanted me to do her makeup. Of course I couldn't say no! I really wanted to see these colors in action and test these out to see what looks I could create. Yesterday she came over and I tried on many smokey-eyes. I wanted to do a pretty gold lid with a brown crease. I used some black eyeliner and just smudged it out on her lid as well. This palette performed amazingly for just that! She said that it lasted the whole entire afternoon before she washed it off. 

If any of you are looking for a really cheap, great quality, eye shadow palette, I totally recommend this one. The colors are very neutral and easy to blend and build. I think this could also be a great beginners palette or even a nice gift for a makeup-lover like me! I hope you all have a wonderful week and enjoy this great, spring weather. My blog will go back to normal next week, so thank you for your cooperation.

Xoxo, Nat