Things I love - Beauty Product Edition!

Every girl you know has her most favorite beauty products that she may not want to live without. (Because let's face it, you wouldn't DIE without them, but you wouldn't look and smell nearly as good, would you?!?!) I'm a really huge beauty product nerd, and when I hear the word "Sephora" I get a happy tingly feeling inside. I mean COME ON...free samples with every online order? You can't lose!

Anywayyyys.... here are some of my most favorite beauty product discoveries!

Frederic Malle's OUTRAGEOUS! Perfume

One day, little Lo was going through her many tiny sample bottles of perfume. She really wanted to like at least ONE! Then this wonderful gem of deliciousness made an appearance. I had no idea where it came from until I looked it up on the internets. I just figured you could buy it at Sephora, because that's where I get all my free perfume samples. But no, not this one! This incredible perfume is sold ONLY at Barney's Co-Op. And even worse...it's $110 for the bottle!!

I cannot fathom spending that much money on a bottle of perfume. So I am making my sample bottle last as long as possible. Then maybe one day I will win the lotto and be able to buy this perfume. Because its AMAZINGGGG.

Chi Silk Infusion

If you are someone who has a hard time controlling all those little fly-aways that happen after you have just spent an hour making your hair look like a masterpiece, then you may like this product! It also smells beyond incredible, and you can use it on dry skin! BAM!

We have a winner!

Philosophy's Senorita Margarita Body Wash

I don't know about you...but who doesn't want to spend 10 minutes in the shower smelling the delicious scent of tropical margaritas? You will literally want to try and drink the body wash. (Which I wouldn't recommend...it smells much better than it tastes and burping up bubbles is not a very comfortable feeling :(.)

Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and Humectress Conditioner

Let's face it. All girls need a good shampoo and conditioner! Even if it costs a pretty penny. Luckily, they started printing coupons for this! I bought the large bottles of it about 4 months ago and it's really lasted. So if you ask me, it is definitely worth the money! Plus it makes your hair feel great and healthy. Win!

Burt's Bees Lip Balm

I'm a huge chap stick/lip balm fan (not so much lip gloss though), and honestly I haven't found anything much better than Burt's. It's cheap and effective and it keeps your lips moisturized. And your boyfriend won't complain because it won't leave a sticky mess all over his cheek ;)

Clinique Bonus Time!

As I've probably already mentioned, I'm a huge sucker for freebies and good deals. Clinique is a bit pricey, but with my sensitive skin I need a good foundation that doesn't make me break out. Since they have one I really like, I suck it up and pay the $16 or so for it every few months. And every so often, you get free gifts! They always come with a cute make-up bag or tote, and samples! (I actually own the one above!) Free stuff = WIN!

Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer

Ok. It took me YEARS to find a moisturizer that I actually like. My skin likes to hate me most days, and it can get oily and dry, all at the same time. UHG! Then I tried this moisturizer. Once again, it's a bit more money than I like to pay, but for my skin it's worth it. I get mine from Sephora (did I mention the FREE samples they send you?) and the bottle lasts me about 6 months. It's light...and it smells like fruit loops! Most importantly, it doesn't make me break out. WIN!

Those are some of my very favorite beauty products...does anyone use/like any of these? What are YOUR favorite beauty products?

Things I couldn't live without (in picture form)

I was going through my pictures, and I realized...there are many things that I couldn't live without.

So here they are!

ART

Not everyone knows this about me, but I really reallllllyyy love art. I love looking at it, but I especially love making art. Almost everything is art to me. I would definitely not be able to live without art.

MY CAT

She is spoiled and can be so annoying...but I love her!!

GOOD TUNES

Now most people who know me know that I am obsessed with music. OBSESSED! So I am always out looking for new songs to love. I also enjoy a good live show!

MY BEST FRIEND

We have been best friends since we were three years old. She has been with me through EVERYTHING. She is the greatest person alive. I love you, Bec!

COACHING

My love for coaching has stemmed from my love for teaching plus my love for competitive cheer. When you go through an athletic program like the one I did in HS, how can you not love what you do? My passion for comp. cheer has kept me with the sport since graduating! (This picture was from Districts, where we killed it!! Hence the expressions Mrs. K and I are wearing!)

FUN FRIDAY DODGE BALL

I have spent most of my time as a certified teacher teaching at the same elementary school. On Fridays in the upper el, we have "Fun Friday", where the kids who have behaved all week get to spend about 45 minutes doing something fun. All winter, we play dodge ball in the gym. The kids go CRAZY and the teachers even have a great time. It is something that I looked forward to every single week, and it has a special place in my heart.

What I want to know is...what can't YOU live without?