Covering Your Bases // The Body Shop Fresh Nude Foundation

Hello lovelies, I have yet another Covering Your Bases post to share with you all today. Today I will be covering The Bodyshops new(ish) which is their Fresh Nude Foundation. If you want to know my thoughts on this foundation just keep on reading! 




Packaging//Design: The packaging for this product is nice and simple, minimalistic which I do enjoy quite a bit. It is glass so its something that you might have to be careful with when traveling but it isn't so huge and bulky. It has a pump dispenser which is always an added bonus and it dispenses nicely. 


Color Range//

This range comes with 16 shades. All of which have nature inspired names which is pretty neat and represents The Body Shop brand quite well. From the lightest shade, which I have with me today Chelsea Porcelain to the darkest shade which seems to be Tuscany Chesnut ( listed on the website). I really like that the shade range is nice and large to try and accommodate all skin tones. I always appreciate that. For me, miss pale princess the shade Chelsea Porcelain does me just fine. Normally, I like match best with a foundation that has a slightly more golden undertone however the next shade up in this particular range wasn't exactly cutting it for my skin so I stuck with the fairest shade which is a little more pink toned but so subtly so you can't really tell. I am pretty certain that one could find a pretty good match with this range due to its size and varying undertones. 

Application//

This is a very lightweight and refreshing feeling foundation. I think this must be due to some of its ingredients like aloevera and English rosewater. I think even though I love using my trusty beauty blender I would say this particular formulation is best applied with a brush due to the fact that it is a more sheer foundation you will get more coverage with a brush and also a sponge will suck up a lot of the product. 

Coverage//

On The Bodyshop website they describe the Fresh Nude foundation as having a semi-matte finish. I kindly disagree with that description and standby that this foundation gives more of a dewy finish when applied but, it does have an extremely natural look to it. Its not airbrushed or caked on it really mimics the look of freshly moisturized skin. On my dry skin that is a winning situation. On more oily skin this would have to be set with at least a little bit of powder. This foundation can be built up a little bit but know that you won't get it to a full coverage look on its own. At the most this product can get to is a semi medium coverage. It is meant to be light coverage. If your looking for heavy duty coverage I would either mix this with something or look to another foundation. 


Overall Thoughts//

Normally, I like a more full coverage, perfected skin look. I adore my Too Faced Born This Way foundation for that kind of look. However, for a day where I am not doing much, one where I really have to rush out the door and have little time for makeup this foundation is perfect. Its very quick to blend into the skin and because of the aloe-vera and rosewater it calms down any redness I may have making it not a priority to have a fuller coverage foundation anyways. It feels extremely fresh which makes it perfect for spring and summertime wear ( as long as you have a good facial SPF to go underneath for summertime). I think this foundation would be ideal for the minimal and natural makeup lover and also good for sensitive skin types. 

The price on this foundation is $25.00 which isn't too bad ( you are getting around 1 fluid ounce which is typical of a lot of foundations) plus, The Bodyshop offers good discounts from time to time especially if you are a member of the Love Your Body Card which will give you 10% off. 

Have you tried this foundation? what are your thoughts? let me know in the comments section I would really love to hear from you. 

That about wraps it up for my thoughts today!  
Hope you are all having a great week! 
See you soon 
- A 

May Favorites

Hello everyone! Its the end of May, can you believe it?!  
 I know it has been a while since I last posted. One of the biggest lessons I am learning about blogging is that it takes a whole a lot of time! The month of April was very busy and so was the month of May. I was trying to write posts when I could but I didn't have the time to finish or publish them in a reasonable time frame. Hopefully from this post on since its now practically summertime I will have time to dedicate to blogging regularly. That is what I want very much for these upcoming months. 

Now, onto the favorites! 

I guess the first favorite I will talk about was my birthday! 
On the first of May I celebrated my 22nd birthday. ( And yes, I had that Taylor Swift song kinda stuck in my head all afternoon...twenty twooooo-ooooo~). I had a wonderful afternoon with my friends. I got treated to a special birthday breakfast and some really nice gifts and then went out to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in Portland called Fuji. It was such a beautiful day and definitely a favorite for this month. ( Always a favorite, birthday's are the best!)

Now for some beauty favorites..

The Beauty Blender

My first beauty favorite of the month is the famous complexion sponge, the one and only of it's kind! The original Beauty Blender. 
This sponge that grows before your very eyes under some water. This sponge blends foundation and concealer into the skin more seamlessly then most foundation brushes. I love this little guy, it feels very refreshing too, if you use cool water with the sponge. I can see what all the hype is about with this sponge, there is nothing else that really compares in texture and how well it does its job. Holy grail in my book, I will always highly recommend it. 

The BodyShop Honey Bronzer

Its practically summertime now which means all the bronzing products come out to give us all that warm sun-kissed glow. One of the best ones I have discovered is The BodyShop Honey Bronzer. The one I own is in the shade 02. For those pale complexions out there this product has a great choice of shades which compliment a lighter skin tone without looking muddy, or orange. This bronzer is matte and also has very build-able color which looks very natural on the skin. Plus, that honeycomb pattern is extremely precious. 

Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Palette

Since sharing my initial thoughts on the relatively new Kat Von D Shade Eye Palette in my Beauty Haul post a little while back. I have been reaching for this palette a lot. I never knew having all these neutral matte shades would be so handy and essential to me. The palette features neutral, warm and cool shades. I have been mainly sticking to the warm shades and sometimes dipping into the neutral shades as well. My favorite shades in particular are Succubus which is a rich sienna color and also Ludwin which is a warm, orangey peach which is really great as a transition and crease color. Overall, I am very happy that I own this palette. It is very versatile and I admittingly use it everyday to create my eye looks.  

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows 

So on the opposite side of the eyeshadow spectrum my other eyeshadow favorite has been this little quad of Makeup Geek's Foiled Eyeshadows I ordered this month. After hearing so much about them on Youtube and seeing how they swatch I knew I had to pick some up. I got the shades : Whimsical, Starry Eyed, HighWire and Magic Act. Now, these eyeshadows I can fairly say are the most beautiful shimmery eyeshadows I have ever used. Period. They provide not even just shimmer but a metallic almost wet look. I am what they call "obsessed" with these eyeshadows and I want more. Luckily, Makeup Geek's Foiled Eyeshadows only cost $10 dollars a pan. Which is relatively affordable especially for the superb quality you are getting I am almost surprised they do not cost more. My personal favorite so far is Magic Act which is a very light gold, its just mesmerizing and bright on the lids. I also have liked popping "Whimsical"- which is a light silvery pinky lavender shade on the under rim of my eyes just for something different and fun. Seriously if you like shimmery eyeshadows. You need to try these! They are incredible. 

Hourglass Ambiant Lighting Palette 

So I have been meaning to talk about this product for ages.....whoops! This magical palette features three of Hourglass's famous Ambient Lighting Powders. These powders are either a subtle highlight for the high-points of the face or a all over face powder to set foundation while also giving a full on "glow from within" look to the skin. I prefer using the middle shade which is the lightest under my eyes and cheeks. And then using the two other darker shades to cover the edges of the face, temples, jawline and contours of the cheeks. Or more recently, I have been mixing all three of the shades together with a brush and then lightly dust that all over the face. I can't really describe the effect this gives, its just really subtly stunning. This palette has been a favorite since the holiday season, which is when I picked it up. Better late to mention it than never.

Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush 

My last beauty favorite I intend to talk about today is one of my favorite eye brushes; Bobbi Brown's Eye Blender Brush. ( This is another product I have been meaning to mention for ages but haven't). This brush is extremely soft and excellent for diffusing color on the eyes. I use it every single day without fail to blend out any color on my eyes. Its an essential tool to have to get any eyeshadow blended and harsh edges diffused. 

Some other favorites this month include :

- Finishing the school semester ( whoo!) 

- Lilacs and warmer weather + everything being green 

- Mini Frappuchinos ( such a precious little size! Its soo bitty!) 

- Kinfolk Issue 15 // The Entrepreneur's Issue had some amazing and inspiring articles that I really enjoyed 

- Changing my hair color! After over six years of black hair I finally decided to change things up and go in a lighter direction. Currently its a auburn shade which I like but I am ultimately aiming to go lighter. So far I have had positive reaction from it so that makes me very happy.   


And that about wraps up my favorites for this month! I am happy to get this up because I have not posted a favorites in a very long time! I am excited for all the fun adventures the month of June will bring! 
I hope you all are having a wonderful week! Let me know in the comments some of your favorites from the month of May, I would love to hear from you!
Until then, See you soon. 

- A 

2014 Recap //

Hello all! 
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 
2014, was a big year for me. The year turned I 21, the year I traveled out west for the first time, getting my first *real job on my own at The Body Shop, deciding to change schools and the year I started getting much more serious about blogging. There were parts of this year that were difficult and parts that were absolutely amazing. I thought I would briefly review them here as a good reflection. For this post I am not going in chronological order I am starting with a monumental moment and going on from there. 

California// 

 Going to California along with my best friend was one of the most monumental parts of this year. It was a grand adventure that will never be forgotten. I still keep having flashbacks to San Diego and how wonderful and beautiful it was. How unbelievable and surreal it felt when Brittney (best friend) and I first walked into Disneyland, seeing LA with my cousin. So many adventures spent in a magical seven days. Brittney and I both yearn to go back. Hopefully someday soon it was amazing. 

21 // 

May 1st I turned 21 this year. But, still sticking to character I threw a garden party instead of the customary "drinking fun" that normally occurs when someone turns 21 here in the US. 
I love organizing and decorating for parties and gatherings, making things look pretty. This was quite an unforgettable birthday. 

Summertime //
I feel quite strongly that this summer was one of the best. Besides going to California in June, there was lots of beach and lake visiting/swimming, pizza eating (yum) swirled cones of ice cream  after dusk, drive in movies and lots of time spent with friends it was amazing! 
Quite a summer to remember.

School + The Bodyshop //

My third year of Community College was not filled with particularly happy memories. I was going though a lot of personal hardship. I didn't feel like myself most days. After summer was over there was suddenly a lot on my plate. Although, one of those things was a great moment which was earning my job at The Bodyshop. I had tried tirelessly to get a job throughout the summer with no luck. 
I finally got a lucky break at the store with "Beauty and heart" its been pretty fun working there. I have a strength for communicating with people and listening to what their desires are. However, the juggle between work and school + life was stressful on me and did not feel like myself. And throughout the fall I had to make lots of decisions so I could change my future. 

Autumn //

We had a beautiful fall this year. I didn't get to fully embrace it all because of my packed schedule. But there were little small moments like taking a trip to the apple orchards that helped me slow down and appreciate this autumn. Normally, I celebrate Halloween in a big way by throwing a party annually but due to my schedule I simply wasn't able to accomplish that this year. I was pretty bitter about it at the time. I tried to just keep focusing on school work. I enjoyed my photography class a good deal, getting a better grasp of my DSLR and photoshop. I got to use that as a creative plugin when I wasn't able to blog. 

Photoshoots //

One of my favorite pieces of work I put together for my photography class was this series I did with my best friend. I loved the way these came out. I did her styling and makeup in  this shoot we tried a couple of different looks but when I took this scarf that I had lying around and gave it to her as a garment she changed into a different character. I darkened up her makeup and roughed up her hair and all of a sudden she was something fierce. Brittney, also happens to be a theatre major so getting emotion and personality was a pretty easy task. By the end of the photoshoot she let down her hair and smeared her makeup, she began to sing and I captured this last shot which I think really captures Brittney's genuine and passionate nature. 

The Holidays and Now //

The holidays this year were a little crazy. My life kinda revolved around working. Retail during Christmas time is certainly not an easy ordeal but aside from lacking some holiday spirit at the beginning. Christmas was still fun. It felt even sweeter to see my family and spend time with them. It was also a green Christmas this year! To some might be sad but I personally dislike the snow so it was a big plus for me! ( hehe) 
And now here we are 2014 is all over now and we are living in the year 2015. I am going to work hard in 2015 just like I did this year towards my goals. I am going to a new school, continue to improve my blog, continue to work on living a healthy and happy lifestyle and reach higher each day.

Thank you all so much for joining me this year. Improving and authoring this blog gives me a lot of pride. I love all of you so much. I hope 2014 treated you well and I hope 2015 treats you even better.
 Never give up on your dreams and goals, even small steps towards your goals and dreams is meaningful.


  
Happy New Year! 

- A 


Let me know what your resolutions for this year are? What are your plans to achieve them? Tell me in the comments below! 

2014 Beauty Favorites

Hello to all! I hope you all had a lovely celebrations over Christmas Break. 
It's practically unbelievable that in a two days 2014 will be all done and dusted! 2014 was the year I seriously got into beauty. I tried and collected a lot of products during the span of the year. You better believe there was a lot of makeup to sort through and pick out key favorites. 2014, was also the year I got more serious about blogging. It was so neat to look through my archives as I was adding links to past posts. Seeing how far I have progressed since last January. 
Big strides have been made and I hope to make bigger ones in 2015. I hope you all will be there to join me and I thank you all for your continuous support. ( *Internet hugs*) 

Now that we are close to the end of 2014! let us review the beauty and makeup that were my favorites of the year!

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua 
Discovered this foundation in the spring and it was a solid staple for the summer months. Liquidy and light in consistency but still provides a medium to light coverage with a dewy finish. Probably will head back to this foundation when summer arrives again. 

Nars Sheer Glow
Towards the beginning of August I finished off Chanel Vitalumiere and had my sights set on NARS Sheer Glow. During that time my skin was going through a rough patch and was on the hunt for a foundation with more coverage but still had a luminous finish. After some research I discovered that Nars Sheer Glow was not so "sheer" after all and actually had some decent coverage to it. I disliked the fact it did not have a pump but I made due all up to now. I am still using this stuff when I am not using my other Becca Foundation. I really enjoy the coverage and finish this gives. A firm favorite of this year and the year to come. 

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Real Techniques Expert Face Brush 

This brush has stuck by me for the majority of this year. For every foundation application this brush, created by the ladies over at Pixiewoo applied my foundation flawlessly. For the price point I paid for it, this brush is of extraordinary quality and I really loved it this year.  


Nars Creamy Radiant Concealer 

Discovered in January, one of my first true beauty reviews I ever wrote was about this very concealer (and I have not really shut up about it since)! I dubbed this my holy grail concealer. It covers up dark circles, face demons, redness, you name it. Although its a bit pricey I still go out and stock up on this concealer when I am running low on it. I believe this concealer kickstarted my seeming love affair with the brand Nars (it has not stopped since).  

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Naked Flushed Palette " Streak" 

Right after I had invested in my DSLR camera and had whole new design for my blog I reviewed this face palette from Urban Decay. I didn't get the hype at first when this product was released but after a couple times trying it out I felt the need to own it. It was actually quite a perfect purchase. I have non stop used it for the rest of this year. This palette actually provided my with my first bronzer and I really loved the way it looks (might inspire more bronzer purchases in 2015 who knows), but this was quite a handy palette to have in my collection. 

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Becca Pressed Shimmering Perfector " Opal"

I couldn't write this post without mentioning the best highlighter I have ever used. Granted, The Balm's Mary Lou-manizer highlighter should get an honorable mention here since I loved that one for most of the year, but when Becca arrived at my Sephora and I tried this highlighter. I was in complete love and so far it has remained one of my favorite makeup products to apply every single day. If you want the ultimate glow in 2015 I would check this highlighter out if you have not already. Its ah-mazing. 

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Lorac Pro Palette

Picking my favorite eyeshadow palette of 2014 was really hard! I collected quite a few this year and love them all but after some contemplation I settled on the Lorac Pro Palette. 
I got this palette in August. I had pined after it for a long time and got lucky when it was on discount on the HSN website. I feel this palette covers so many bases. I feel that every girl who is in love with eyeshadow should own it. These shadows are so pigmented and soft there is a great variety of colors that make great daytime and night time looks. I feel its just one of those ultimate palettes that is so useful to have. All in super sleek packaging too. 

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MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow 

Besides cracking down on a favorite eyeshadow palette I felt I couldn't not mention this little single eyeshadow from MAC. It has accompanied a lot of my eyeshadow looks for the Fall and Winter. It is surprisingly quite a versatile eyeshadow shade. 

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MAC 217 Blending Brush 

After collecting so much eyeshadow this year I knew I needed a great blending brush so when I went and got the famed MAC 217 brush, my eyeshadow game changed up dramatically. Being able to blend well is crucial so having this brush in my arsenal was a necessary favorite. 

Loreal Miss Manga Mascara

I don't believe I ever mentioned this mascara ever during the year but I should have. This mascara from the drugstore is actually really good. Yes, it has a weird bendy wand but I find that actually kind of helps with the application. I dunno maybe I fell a little into the gimmick with that one but, the formula in this mascara is exceptional. Volume, length, does not clump, but is not a bugger to get off. 2014 winner in my book.   

Nars Audacious Lipstick "Charlotte" 

A very generous and lovely gift from my blogging friend, Sydney. This whole collection from NARS is pure perfection. I only have this color so far in Charlotte which is a deep burgundy color. Out of all lipsticks and crayons and pencils I tried and loved this year I have to pick this one as my ultimate and another big win for NARS in 2014. 

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The Body Shop Silky Chamomile Cleansing Oil 

And finally, to take all that makeup off my face throughout the year I turned to The Body Shop Silky Chamomile Cleansing Oil. Affordable and very effective. Gently melts off all my makeup without stripping my skin and smells pretty nice too. It makes taking my makeup off just as enjoyable as putting it on. 


And that about wraps it up for my 2014 Beauty Favorites! (Whoo hoo!)   I hope to continue to do this every year,  its a nice way to reflect on what I have loved. 
My next post will be about my favorite moments and milestones I crossed in 2014 so look out for that one soon! 

What beauty products did you discover and love in the year 2014? Let me know in the comments below!  

Happy New Year! 
See you "next year"

- A 

MON// Monday Minute// Your Cure For Dry Winter Hands!

Good morning everyone! its been a little while but I am back to share a new little segment to the Bats & Rabbits blog that is called; Monday Minute, where I share with you a quick review, tip, product, etc.. Just a quick read to accompany your Monday morning I hope you enjoy.  

A Cure For Dry Hands You Say?

Yes friends, today I wanted to share with you a wonder product for when you are suffering with horrible, dry hands. Usually, I suffer particularly from dryness when winter arrives and when I feel my hands crying out for moisture I cry too because its a terrible, uncomfortable feeling! When I started work at The Bodyshop, one of the first products I was introduced to was their Hemp Hand Protector.  Ladies and gentlemen, this hand cream will change your dry hand life! (or maybe your life in general who knows?) and I am certainly not being paid to say this! 
This stuff is dermatologically tested for very, very dry skin and is made with Community Trade Hemp Seed Oil. It sinks into the skin instantly! and does not leave that annoying greasy feeling on your hands so long as you don't put a whole giant gob of it on- ( a little goes a long way) This stuff repairs the hands skin moisture barrier, so that afterwards your skin is smooth and supple. This hand cream also contains Fair Trade Beeswax which acts as a barrier to seal in the moisture. Also, I find that I like this stuff because of its non offensive odor. I mean I like smelly stuff as much as the next gal but sometimes you can be over bombarded with smells. This stuff has a very earthy smell. Some people are put off by it but the scent does not linger which makes this very popular with those who work in the medical field and need something to cure their suffering hands while also keeping "perfumes" out of the office. The other great thing along with that is this product is great for men and women! 
I seriously cannot recommend this enough. Presently, as I was just typing out this post and my hands were feeling a bit dry so I went ahead and put some on and already I feel relieved. 
If you haven't tried this out I would highly encourage you to hop on over to your closest Body Shop and ask to sample this hand cream I don't think you will be disappointed. 

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your Monday! See you soon!
- A 

SHOP//
The BodyShop Hemp Hand Protector 100ml - $20

Sat// October Beauty Favorites

Hello everyone! Happy Saturday! I hope you all had a great Halloween and start to November. October, was a pretty rough month for me with all sorts of ups and downs, but I did find that I was loving some amazing products last month and thought that although we are making good headway through November already I would share what products I was loving last month.

The Bodyshop Vitamin C Skin Boost Serum

I thought I would start things off with a skincare favorite this month. Although I do my best to take care of my skin I seem to be in constant battle with it. Dealing with hormonal acne, scarring, etc. When applying foundation I have to deal with the underlying texture of my "worse for wear" current skin. However, last month since starting work at The Bodyshop I have been taking home some products to try and let me tell you, when I tried the Vitamin C Skin Boost one morning before foundation I was left feeling legitimately shocked at how smooth and soft my skin felt. Not only does this serum boost radiance ( which I need living in a place with fairly little sun this time of year) but it also acts as a wonderful primer that helps to smooth everything out. Also, not to mention that it has an amazing citrus smell that is great to use in the morning. Usually, serums tend to be used at night so they can get straight to work, but this product is a early bird and now a staple in my morning routine.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

This product I mentioned recently in my "Whats In My Makeup Bag" post ( X ) and I also wrote up a full review on it a while back. (X) This product has been a long time favorite of mine. During the month of October this found its way back into my life because being on the go from morning till night requires a little touching up now and again. It also was a lifesaver for when I didn't have time in the morning to apply my favorite liquid foundations, I just brought this guy along and could easily and quickly get my base done "lickety split!"

Becca Shimmering Perfector in Opal 

If there was a "mega favorite" among these favorites this product would be that favorite. Highlighting, is probably my favorite step to my makeup routine I feel that adding a beautiful glow to my complexion just pulls everything all together, ( like adding a final glaze to a piece of pottery.) This particular highlighter gives that "modelesque" glow to the skin and it is just breathtaking. If you want to read my full thoughts on this gem I did a full post here. (X)

MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow 

I wasn't sure I was going to mention this because I just wrote a full post on this guy (X) and it was also a discovery towards the end of the month but I have just been using and loving this eyeshadow so much. Whether you use it all on its own or in conjunction with other shadows this color is simply gorgeous and so versatile, perfect for the fall and the winter season ahead.

NARS Audacious Lipstick in Charlotte

This recent release from NARS has stolen the hearts of many including my own. The luxury packaging, the ultimate color saturation ( we're talking "one swipe" full on color here!) the long-wear formula. Its all perfection and I crave to have more of these luxury lipsticks in my collection. The color that I have in Charlotte is a sumptuous oxblood/berry toned hybrid that is a masterpiece on the lips that I was sporting a ton last month. ( As I plan to do also, this month!) 

BodyShop Color Crush Lipstick "Crazy Sexy Crimson"

If you are looking for a more affordable option for a dark and beautiful lip, this lipstick was also a favorite last month. Another pick from The Body Shop, The Color Crush lipstick line certainly surprised me with how moisturizing and comfortable this felt on the lips. This little guy also comes with me in my makeup bag so when I feel like dressing up a look I can just pop this little baby on and be on my way.  

And that is a WRAP! for my monthly beauty favorites during the month of October! As I said above typically October, is one of my favorite months of the year but last month was pretty rough and stressful, the overall unhappiness I was feeling was only amplified by the fact that I knew it was a favorite month, however, I have been working hard and trying to sort things through. I have made a bunch of changes and changes that are still in the making. ( Will be updating you guys on some of that very soon.) 
It is almost a relief to me that the month of October is done now because I am not so focused on lost time and I can let go. Hello November, and hello! to new beginnings! 

I hope you all are enjoying a great weekend! 
What were your favorites this month? Let me know in the comments below!

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See you all soon! 
- A 


SHOP//
BodyShop Vitamin C Skin Boost Serum $26 ( Right now on sale for $16.20 on The BodyShops Site!)

Tarte Amazonian Clay Airbrush Mineral Foundation  $36.00

Becca Shimmering Perfector in Opal $39.00

MAC Cranberry Eye-Shadow $16.00

NARS Audacious Lipstick in "Charlotte" $32.00

BodyShop Color Crush Lipstick in "Crazy Sexy Crimson" $12.50 ( Now $7.50 on sale!) 

SUN// Link Love #2

Hello everyone! Its finally the weekend! (yay) I will be honest, the transition back to college for me has been pretty rough this past week, I have been nonstop busy. Besides school, I also just landed myself a job at The Body Shop which just no short of amazing. I have already started and I am loving it so far! All the people I work with are so fantastic and nice. However, that is why, regrettably this post is late and its coming to you Sunday instead of Saturday when I originally planned to post these Link Love posts. I hope you can forgive me and the adjustments. I love to blog, it is my driving passion so I don't plan on stopping anytime soon despite school and work taking up more portions of my time. Anyways! Lets get started! 

Let's Talk Body Image//  One of my favorite bloggers, Carrie from WishWishWish recently wrote a very important post regarding her own personal body image I liked it a lot, it really struck me because I personally struggle with my body image. 

Black is Back In Full Swing// A couple of years ago all I wore was black and now that I have finally introduced color into my wardrobe, I have to wear all black for my new job. So now I am on the lookout for black again! This swing dress from NastyGal is right up my alley.


Sweeet Dreams// After having such a busy week a bed like this looks dreamy..

Little Life Lessons//  Cute little list of helpful life tips from 
D E S I G N L O V E F E S T.

Funniest Video I Have Seen All Week// Everyone's humor is a little different but my friend and I really good long chuckle at this video, ( more like, slamming the table almost crying type of laughter because somehow, we really related to this poor kid). I hope you have a good laugh too. Everyone needs it. 

The Recipe For Creative Success// I often fancy reading blog posts like these to keep me inspired. A must read for creative types.


I hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday and also enjoy a great Labor Day tomorrow! I will be back soon! See ya later!

- A