I'm back everyone (and later than ever)! I just got home from a huge Fourth of July vacay with my family and I am so exhausted but, so happy to be back and writing again. I have another trip at the end of the week, but will be sure to keep my post up for Thursday. So, throughout these past months, I have been shopping, yadee yadee ya...and here I am with another, very "unpretentious", rose gold haul (or shall I just say, add-on to my collection LOL).
It's not like I mean't to just buy everything rosegold per-say, I just like what I see I guess. This isn't your average stationary haul...because there's not much stationary. I have some makeup and some jewelry pieces, as well! So, if you're into rose gold (or kind of coppery things), you're in for some sweet finds.
I not only have an obsession with rosegold, but marble and planners are up there, too. I wasn't "planning" on buying a new planner, har har, but there shouldn't be anything wrong with purchasing a new one for the next year! I love planners so much and this one is absolutely adorable.
I also found this cute phone case at H&M for a really low price. I like how I can use it as a mirror during the day because I honestly don't know who uses a portable mirror nowadays...
I love the full grid pages in this planner so I can fit all of my assignments or dates on it. Sometimes I get in the habit of like scratching out things and I have no room to put it anywhere on the page. This one isn't the easiest to travel with or take along, but it's cute and really easy to use to organize everything.
I think that rose gold makeup is actually becoming a thing. I don't know if rose gold makeup was at all popular but, I am so in love with just how pretty it looks on; eyes, cheeks, or even lips! The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Rosegold is the perfect highlight that gives a beautiful pop of color to your cheekbones. I was never a fan of highlighting because of my super oily skin but, it's just the perfect sheen and it really compliments my olive skin. They have a huge collection of shades so everyone can find the perfect color.
The Katy Kat Matte lipstick I have in Sphynx isn't very gold but, it is very rose. I think it compliments any rose-golden eye look and is just a great nude in general. It's moisturizing and very matte so it doesn't dry out your lips.
I have a couple rose gold pieces that I bought in San Francisco from a really cool market and are very unique so I don't know if you guys can purchase them from anywhere. I wish I knew like a website or a name but, the guy making them didn't speak very good English. I love how modern these two pieces looked and their uniqueness made them even more special.
I was never a necklace fan and I thought that wearing like big, tacky necklaces were a little uncomfortable. This one is minimalist and adds a nice metal touch to any outfit.
I love how rings can leave a nice, subtle touch of personality to any outfit. The amount of effort that was put into making this unique ring is just so cool. The guy that sold it to me was so friendly and genuine. It seemed like he loves what he does and put passion into every single ring he had on that stand. I love the double knots on this ring, too!
I don't think having too much rosegold is excessive or bad...no, it's not. I think rosegold is like slowly trending and becoming a thing. I see a ton of rose gold products at stores and I can't say I have finished collecting!
I hope you guys liked this post. Let me know in the comments if you guys are into rose gold like me! Is there anything else I should try or buy that I might love? I'll see you guys Thursday!
Xoxo, Nat
Happy Thursday everyone! And also happy Fourth of July weekend to you all Americans! I will be spending this Independence Day at Wisconsin Dells, which is like America's biggest water park industry, with a couple of good friends and family. With that being said, there's gonna be a lot less makeup being put on so, here's a really simple and less dramatic makeup look for when you don't necessarily want to apply a huge amount of makeup while you're on vacation.
On trips anyway, I don't normally pack a ton of makeup; just the essentials like foundation, powder, some lip gloss... I only really use makeup on trips if I am going out to eat or when I know I can touch up later. Since it is summer, I tend to lose the liquid foundations and all the shiny stuff that I don't really need to use this time of year.
It comes with four, neutral, matte shades (from left to right): Call My Buff, Thanks A Latte, Gilt-y Pleasure, and Kiss Me I'm Tipsy. It also comes with a mini Stay Don't Stray eye shadow primer and a mini They're Real mascara. So really, all you need is your face stuff, this kit, and some lip gloss and you're good to go! Btw, I love the primer and the mascara so dearly. I bought the full sizes of each and I can't stop using them both. The primer makes the shadow stay in place ALL DAY. The mascara makes my lashes really voluminous, too.
Before I tackle my whole face situation, I always try to use primer. I never used it in the past, I didn't really know what it was, until I just started seeing a difference in my makeup after I tried it for the first time! The Laura Geller Spackle Under Makeup Primer is great when you need your face to not "move around" throughout the day of vacationing and what not. I also prefer to use primers that have SPF in them, especially during the summer but, this one does a great job at mattifying your face for a long time.
Like I said before, I'm not all about that liquid foundation life at all in the summer. On vacation, I need something that will fix my shine and keep me matte and pore-less for a few hours and that's that! I'll dab on a little Stila Stay All Day Concealer under my eyes to really brighten them up (you know because you might be jet lagged or just really tired all the time like me) and pat on some Laura Geller Balance N Brighten Powder to mattify my shiny face!
If you aren't going to be somewhere really warm and muggy, then this Pop Beauty Kajal Pen in Sotty Black is great for nights out when you want to add drama to your eye look. This is just an option but, I love smudging it out with the sponge tip side of the pencil. I was recently given this by a friend and have never heard of the brand before. I might have to check them out more because this is a really nice and easily blendable eyeliner.
Then, I finish off my look with Maybelline's Fit Me blush in Light Rose on the cheeks and a little bit of Laura Geller Color Luster Lip Gloss in Cookie Dough on my lips! The perfect touches of color for any simple, makeup look.
I hope you guys have a nice weekend for whatever you're celebrating! I will be off on vacation for the next couple of days but, will have posts up for sure next week. Do you guys wear a ton of makeup during the summer or take a couple things out of the routine? Let me know!
Xoxo, Nat
I feel like active-wear nowadays has stepped up to a whole new level. There are now more stores than ever dedicated to just simply all things active wear: Lululemon, Lucy, Athleta, Fabletics, and you know stores that have been around forever like Nike and Adidas. I'll walk into some of these stores and find like the cutest workout clothes and cringe at the price tag. However, I am all about buying workout clothes and shoes that are earth-friendly. Especially when they're made from old yoga mats!
I found these Sanuk Yoga Slinged Up Flip Flops at my local Nordstrom and fell completely in love with them. During the summer, all I wear are flip flops and sandals. I'll go through so many pairs and get them gross and beat up. I think that sandals are a great investment because you can pretty much wear them with anything and anywhere!
Sometimes flip flops, like the really cheap ones, can hurt your feet after a while or break and that's why these are the best and most comfortable/durable ones I have owned. They are incredibly cushiony and the awesome yoga sling strap makes a really cute and unique touch. It comes with a little card that shows different ways to tie the straps and I think that's a really nice detail.
I have worn these to yoga and they're so easy to just untie and slip off and get right back on after practice. My mom was worried that the straps wouldn't really hold my feet in but, I have had no trouble walking in them (or running in them if you're curious). There's no imprint of your feet like some flip flops leave and I haven't received any blisters or cuts from the straps, either. They have a pretty nice tread on the bottoms so you won't like slip everywhere, too!
I read online that the sponge like soles are not good near water. I would be careful at the pool or the beach, even in the rain. Rarely have I worn these on rainy days but, I have worn them to the pool and just took them off when I knew I was going to swim. I think they would just suck in a ton of water and probably mold and smell. I am also not sure about how much arch support they offer. They're super soft and comfy but, wouldn't be that great if you have severe foot issues.
Besides those couple things, these are really great sandals. They'll last you a really long time if the right care is given and are amazingly comfy. It literally feels like I'm on my yoga mat all day! I take yoga with me everywhere I go with these shoes. I hope you guys enjoyed this mini review! I am always scouting out for great sandals, and these are really great and cute for summer.
Do you have a favorite pair of sandals that you can't seem to stop wearing?
Xoxo, Nat
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