Beauty | Drugstore Thrills

Send me off to Target for milk and eggs and I come back fully loaded with half of the beauty section in my bags. It's dangerous but I love trying out drugstore products and love even more when they end up working so wonderfully. Finding a product that works and is under $10 is like casually running into Leonardo DiCaprio while out getting your morning Starbucks (Disclaimer: This has only happened to me in my dreams but I can imagine the thrill). So, here are some of my favorite beauty products from the drugstore isles.

St. Ives Spray Lotion | This stuff is so grand I can't live without it now. I love the Coconut scent which is very minimal and not overpowering and the spray feature is so ideal. One swoop around your body after a shower you're good to go. Fair warning - since it is a spray be cautious of where you apply 'cause if you miss your body it will be all over your bathroom mirror which is not so fun to clean up after. I advise hopping back into your shower after towel drying off and doing it in there so things don't get messy.

(Buy here).

Urban Outfitter Nail Polish | So this product may not be from the drugstore but it's inexpensive and awesome. I'm amazed at how I've spent over $30 for 'designer' nail polishes and they chip off almost the same day that I put them on. I don't know what it is about this nail polish but it seriously lasts forever. Plus, they have a great array of colors so if you want to try a funky color like this orange without spending too much I say UO is the best option. (Buy here).

EOS Lip Balm | Ever since Miley sported EOS in her We Can't Stop Video, I've seen them at every drugstore. I'm totally ok with it because this is the best Lip Balm I've ever purchased. Goes on smooth, love the little design and it really does a nice job of moisturizing. My favorite scent is the light green sweet mint. Smells great and it's easy to just toss in my purse. I can't get enough. (Buy here).

Cover Girl Mascara | I'm a huge fan of drugstore mascaras. Mostly because I like to replace them almost every month so paying $8 is ideal. Not to mention I feel like they just work so well. Love this 'Flamed Out' Mascara - I get it in Very Black - it really makes my lashes look nice and long and lasts almost all day. It's not flakey either when it drys so my eyes don't get itchy midday. (Buy here).

What are your favorite drugstore buys? Any suggestions on more amazing products - I'd love to hear about them!

For Love & Lemons Lookbook Spring 2014

For Love & Lemons is one of my new favorite contemporary brands. Their pieces are so fun and feminine with great silhouettes. Flattering dresses with lace details - I can't get enough. I read up on the lovely duo behind the brand and found out one of the creators, Laura Hill went to my Alma Mater (Go Buffs!). Yet another reason for me to love it! Then, they had to go and photograph their lookbook in Guatemala (my home country). Antigua to be specific, which is my favorite place in the whole entire world! Needless to say I felt very nostalgic and homesick after viewing it but in the best way possible. Amazing clothes and incredible location - you can't not love it.

I think I've been looking at this Lookbook for hours now and I want every piece! The styling is brilliant too with all those great silver jewelry pieces and beautiful braids.

I don't think I can choose a favorite look but I'm dying over the White Chica Jumpsuit. I think I will have to add it to my closet.

Have any of you heard of For Love & Lemons before or bought any pieces?

Shop the collection here (here and here) and to see the rest of the lookbook here.

Internet Roundup: 4.7.14

Just a few links of stuff around the web that I fancied this past weekend. Check 'em out!

ONE: I stumbled upon a series called Portraits Without Faces. Brilliant concept and great imagery. Love this idea! I definitely would like to shoot some portraits like this. A sense of intimacy as any portrait gives but without the directness of seeing the face, it's quite beautiful. Check out the portraits, here.

TWO: In honour of my favorite show premiering again (Game of Thrones) - the lovely Emilia Clark's best red carpet looks. She's absolutely stunning and an amazing actress - can't wait to see what's to come on this new season. Anyone else a GoT fan??

THREE: I've heard so many positive comments about Frank Body Scrub so I figured I'd order a bag and try it for myself. I can't wait for it to come in the mail! A mix of coffee and and sweet almond oil - I'm sure it will smell divine. I'll make sure to do a review about it so stay tuned! Any of you tried it before?

FOUR: Besides re-watching the last season of Game of Thrones - I stumbled upon the documentary "Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorfs." A wonderful look inside the famous New York City department store. I'm a huge fan of Berdgorfs. I shop there every time I'm in the city and love shopping online from them. I guess I never realized the history behind it and what an incredible store it truly is. Loved every minute of it. Interviews are given by incredible people like Vera Wang and of course, the fabulous Linda Fargo. Watch it on Netflix in the Documentary section.

Currently Loving: Delicate Gold Rings

I'm so obsessed with thin gold rings at the moment. I bought a bunch of small stacking rings off Etsy without reading the description so their quality wasn't the best. Slowly they broke or fell off my fingers and just left me really sad. I was a bit hesitant to pay more than twenty dollars for one because of this fear of loosing them but I couldn't resist when I saw these two designs. First off, the quality is amazing and I loved that they were 14K gold filled. The first rose gold one is by an awesome jewelry company called Consider The Wld Flwrs (looove the name). They are a Nashville based company with such beautiful delicate pieces, I just had to own one. This is The Adjustable Rose (buy here), and it's so pretty! Their packaging was so precious too it was a wonderful experience unwrapping it and reading their little note inside. I was thrilled.

The second ring is a lovely gold raindrop that I bought from Tiffany Anne Studios on Etsy. It's a beautiful little ring with such a simple but different design. I'm wearing it solo right now but I want to buy a couple more to stack on (buy here).

Slowly, I'm building my tiny ring stacking collection - I just hope I don't loose anymore - haha!

What do you think of the stacking ring trend? I think it's still going strong and won't leave anytime soon but I'm really enjoying just wearing some nice solitary delicate pieces. It looks so elegant on the hand.

Make sure to check out these great jewelry shops and follow Consider The Wld Flwrs on Instagram, their feed is stunning.

*not a sponsored post

Fun In The Sun

I'm starting to get really antsy about Summer. (#!!!) Craving the scent of sunscreen and being poolside with a good book in hand. It's still not quite warmed up yet so until then, I'm stocking up on my favorite summer goodies. These products are always in my pool/beach bag and are great essentials to have.

ONE: Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray | So great to have this stuff for when you've hopped out of the pool and don't have time to blow dry your hair. Spray some from roots to end, shake your head around a bit and use your fingers as a brush, you'll get perfect beach hair. I like to add this stuff to touch up my hair for evenings. I use a curling iron to get a little more refined but still effortless look and the salt mixture helps it hold so no need for hairspray.

TWO: Bobbi Brown Lip Balm | Can't live without a good lip balm. I love Bobbi Brown's because it's not oily and can be worn alone or underneath a lipgloss for added glamour.

THREE: Tom Ford Nail Lacquer | I absolutely love a bright color for summer. Orange and Pinks are my favorite. I can't get enough of Tom Ford's Newest collection - this color is gorgeous. Indiscretion? Perfectly named, Mr. Ford.

FOUR: Clarins Sun Care Milk-Lotion Spray | Sunscreen! Oh, what would we do without you! I'm a huge advocate for sunscreen. I apply it every morning to my face and we can only add more as the days get hotter. I honestly think that the highest SPF you can get, the better. I know, being tan is great but it will come gradually. Try to protect your skin as much as possible. This Milk-Lotion is awesome. Smells wonderful and isn't super oily. The spray is convenient as well to get those, hard-to-reach areas. I don't recommend putting this high SPF on your face just because it does still have oil in it and it might clog your more delicate facial pores so go for a 20 SPF for your face and remember to keep re-applying. 

Do you have any favorite Spring/Summer beauty products?? I'd love to hear about them!