.gift guide, 2015: mother's day picks.

mother's day this year is kind of a big deal. it's my first as a mother of three; a mother of a toddler and a mother of twins. three! 

and i'll be working. 

but that's okay. i know my thoughtful husband [he really is!] and those sweet little boys of mine will brew up something to make me feel special and loved. i personally hope it's some sort of creative craft which i can just envision them all making together or even a simple dinner that they made, i just want a little effort. it's the one day a year that i truly let it be all about me, and i really do think that's okay. being a mom, while it's the best job around, is also the hardest. we tend to give all of ourselves to our children on a daily basis, without a second thought. so an entire day dedicated to 'the mom' is high ranking in my books. and i'm not afraid to admit that. i embrace it. 

so while it's not my intention to 'casually' hint for my husband to buy me any of these treats, i certainly wouldn't be upset! haha! 

1] may lindstorm skin the honey mud cleansing silk || this is probably the highest on my 'want' list! with it's numerous rave reviews i feel it's truly the perfect rejuvenating treat for my tired skin. i also love the idea that actually taking the time to do this face mask may also truly make me slow down and allow a few minutes of 'me' pampering too! heck, i may even be able to enjoy a warm bath during the 15 minutes of drying time - alone!

[and it's sold from one of my absolute fave online beauty shops Eco Diva Beauty! if you haven't shopped there yet - you must! the ladies who run it are just as sweet as all the products i've ever ordered from them. and this highlighter tops my charts as my most loved beauty products! worth every penny!]

2] gardening gloves || little tomatoes! hello cuteness! i need a new pair of gardening gloves and these would be okay to look at while digging in the dirt. thanks, ikea!

3] mid-century watering can || for those who know me personally, know i very much enjoy gardening.  something about nurturing a living thing seems to ooze from me. its so gratifying to see each plant grow and blossom and i find it so relaxing. out in the fresh air and sun just rejuvenates my soul. and this watering can needs to come home to its new momma!

4] plenty more cookbook by yotam ottolenghi || i have the original plenty, as well as ottolenghi and i love them both. dying for this cookbook to add to my collection [cookbooks are a guilty pleasure of mine! i want them all!]

5] silk dress || since having three kids i find it disheartening to find clothes that make me feel like a lady. i'm usually drenched in spit-up or worse, wearing three day old leggings and an old sweatshirt. this dress would be the perfect outfit for a night out on the town with my main squeeze. sometimes you just want to put on a silky dress and some heels, am i right?!

6] earphones and earbuds set || i'm needing a set of new earphone's and i love the style and small frame of these. might even get a moment of quiet with these bad boys on....maybe....

7] pia wallen cross blanket || my obsession continues, as does everyone else's! i truly thought this was a passing trend, but it seems to be sticking and since I've had my eye on this blanket forever, this might be the time to bite the bullet.

8] black short romper || i thought these were a great one-stop shop for a busy working mom. you could dress them up or down and it's out the door looking done-up in no time flat. my kinda dressing.

.outside favourites for the 1.5 year old crowd.

with our weather scheduled to be ridiculously hot this weekend [yay! i'll take what i can get even with being 6 months pregnant!] i thought it appropriate to share a few of jack's favourite outdoor items. he's rounding 21 months old, so if you have a toddler in that age range, id grab a few of these and enjoy this weather while you can. also - besides the bit of colour you get on your skin from being in the fresh outdoors, your toddler also sleeps like a baby again! win - win!!

zokuhomme fish pop moulds || this ice pop mould & maker is basically the coolest [pun intended!] sucker around! fish bones, shark, a scuba diver and even an octopus are shaped from any juice concoction you can think up. healthy or not-so-healthy is totally your choice, but always super fun with these!

ny ball cap || after much persistence from both peter and i, jack is finally on the 'hat' train every time he goes outside. with his white-blonde hair, this has quickly become an essential for keeping our precious boys head from burning constantly. so why not make it a cool ball cap, right?

water/sand table || we actually have a similar model with a pirate ship from costco, but this dump truck table would basically be a little boys dream.

'awesome' rash guard top || while jack isn't always sporting a swim guard, if i know that we'll be outside for much of the day or if it's ridiculously hot out, i'll slip him into this for a little extra awesome spf50 protection. just remember, this doesn't replace your regular spf routine!

native jefferson shoes || basically the best water shoes around. easy to put on, lightweight and pretty darn cute! jack's already lived in his and summer has just begun!

honest co. sunscreen spf 30 spray || this spray is uva/uvb, free from harmful chemicals [non-nano] and the spray is easy enough to apply without jack freaking out the entire time [well, who am i kidding...the kid cries the second i say sunscreen - what is with that?!]. it's water-resistant for up to 40 minutes and dries quickly. i quite enjoy it.

tropical print bermuda swim trunks || well, of course i put my son in one of the coolest summer trends of 2014 - the palm tropical trend! he has more pairs than i can to share and these ones are pretty great.

colorblock chalk || jack been on a serious colouring kick as of late and getting to colour on a sidewalk?! mind-blown! now just to teach him that sidewalks and walls are not the same thing!

*this post contains some affiliate links.

.currently loving: children's things.

rounding up my summer editions of 'currently loving', i saved the best for last. or at least my favourite to shop for.....children!

there's just something about buying 'little people' anything that gets me so excited. could it be that my son looks so darn awesome in everything [bragging and biased mamma? completely and utterly yes!], or it could be because i can get a little more crazy with my combo choices, or it simply could be because everything 'mini' is sooooo much more adorable than anything regular-sized? well whatever it is, i simply enjoy it so darn much!

here are some things i am utterly dying to buy my little jack bugg.

1] stella mccartney kids owl sweater [just darn cute. my idea of a stick owl drawing]
2] stella mccartney belt [a baby belt has to be the best thing ever! and kinda hard to track down, actually. these colourful stripes would be perfect to jazz up an outfit and also, keep those pants in place. win win!]
3] stella mccartney kids baseball tee [this indian baseball tee has me just dying! how adorable, right? i think my jack bugg would look all sorts of cute in it too!]
4] converse chuck taylors [baby chucks. doesn't even need a desciption. just.plain.awesome. jack has white, but i just might need this black pair too!]
5] justice league underwear [when jack is potty-trained, these will be his big boy undies. fact.]
6] minnetonka moccasins [i think i have every other type of moccasin out there for toddlers, but i'm missing these! don't ask me how, because they really are the cutest.]
7] babar's birthday book [we have a thing for babar in this house. i used to watch it as a child. peter used to watch it as a child. and now jack watches it. he also has a great stuffed animal version and some amazing pyjamas [courtesy of aunt julie and holt renfrew - yes, one spoiled babe!]
8] stella mccartney horse sweatshirt [omg. horses on a sweatshirt. jack needs! this is a new fav for sure...did i mention that grandpa wayne has actual horses at his house? and now you know why jack needs this.]
9] giant colourful pencil crayons [just amazing. plain and simple. something every kid needs, no?]

*contains some affiliate links, however thank you for supporting my choices and helping to make fancy napkin possible!

.currently loving: home goods.

1] dwell studios gold horse [this brass horse is the perfect shade of gold and would make a lovely addition to a coffee table, perhaps as a paperweight on some decorative books?]
2] cowhide rug [my next purchase! i have had my eye on cowhide rugs for about a year now and have run out of excuses why i shouldn't buy one. need this. now]
3] bodie and fou black metal stool [i am simply adoring the industrial look of this stool, especially mixed in with some natural wood elements. modern done right!]
4] wire basket [this basket would be perfect for corralling all of jack's ever-growing toy collection!]
5] golden urchin sculptors [again, a perfect addition stacked on top of some decorative coffee table books]
6] bodie and fou rug [my kitchen needs this rug. i'm envisioning it directly by my sink for that added softness while scrubbing those dishes. who knows, it might even help to trick myself into enjoying washing and scrubbing!?]
7] homemade cookie jar [simply because we all need a fabulous cookie jar sitting on our counters!]
8] wood cutting board [i've had my eye on a wood cutting board for quite some time and just haven't found the right one....that is until now. this board is perfect and would be a damn beautiful background for food photos, don'tcha think?]
9] pyramid object, set of three [would look so lovely on a mantle, with a beautiful picture nestled directly behind these pyramids. simple + clean = the best way to decorate!]

also see my 'currently loving: clothing' & 'beauty and accessories' by clicking on the links :)

*contains some affiliate links, however thank you for helping make fancy napkin possible by supporting my picks.

.currently loving: clothing.

and in follow up from yesterday's post, regarding my current lusts in beauty, shoes and accessories, here is my current lust list in clothing. it's the middle of summer and while i am still rocking the summer dresses and short shorts, my mind is slowly wandering to cooler days and autumn colours. i guess when it's your favourite time of the year, it can't be helped. this 'currently loving' board is a combined mix of summer and fall craves.

stay tuned for 'currently loving: children's stuff' and 'currently loving: home goods', and if you want to check out my 'currently loving: beauty + shoes + accessories', click here.

1] rag & bone boyfriend jeans [boyfriend jeans are here to stay. mixed them up with rolled cuffs and heels or ankle booties and you're all set to go! i am preferring a lighter denim wash as of late and these ripped jeans are on the top of my list.]
2] playsuit [i have been searching high and low for a cute romper and think i may have just found the perfect one. the long sleeves are great for transitioning from summer into fall too!]
3] vera moda rose sweatshirt [i think this is the most perfect sweat top i've ever seen. florals are still a fav and this soft rose colour is beautiful. simply perfect!]
4] j.crew darling sweater [you actually may have seen me lusting over this sweater in the past, but with it's hefty price tag i was patiently waiting for it to go on sale and guess what...it's now on sale! whoo hoo. friends, please say hi to the newest addition in my closet]
5] free people twill jacket [cargo jacket and black sleeves. perfection!]
6] tinley road vegan leather shorts [i am on and off with the whole leather look. i usually find it made for the smaller sized ladies, and with my curves, i find myself often shying away from the trend. these shorts however, have me reconsidering! and we all know how i love to dress up a pair of shorts!]

*contains some affiliate links, but thank you for helping make fancy napkin happen by supporting my picks!

.currently loving: beauty + accessories.

1] melanie auld pave triangle necklace [my girl, mel has done it again! this pave triangle necklace is just perfection and a perfect layering piece. hell, it's a perfect stand alone piece too! so need this!]
2] bobbi brown navy & nude eye palette [my #1 newest eye palette must have! i need this palette in my collection, pronto! i feel a navy eyes makeup tutorial happening soon!]
3] clare vivier clutch [the ultimate fold over clutch! i have been drooling over this clutch since spotting [pun intended!] it at the beginning of the season and have finally deemed it a necessity for my closet. perhaps a little 'going back to work present' for myself?]
4] jcrew piled stones bracelet [jcrew has impeccable taste in jewellery and i have never been upset in a bracelet purchase from there. this has the most perfect muted coloured stones and i love that is could possibly go with everything.]
5] diptyque candle in gardenia [a candle in the scent of my favourite flower? umm, yes please! and these candles are rumoured to be 'the' candle to have....it's supposed to envelope your entire room's smell and last. although with that price tag, i kinda hope so!]
6] melanie auld mini teardrop necklace [probably my fav out of mel's newest launch and it's a complete winner. this will be in my closet, mark-my-words.]
7] bumble & bumble surf spray [want those long, loose, slightly tousles beach waves, well apparently this is the stuff that'll do it. a must have for summer!]
8] stella & dot madison tech bag in poppy [also want in it black, which is available in august. perhaps an early birthday present to myself?!? yeah, i think so]

9] aldo lace up heels [i can't decide if i enjoy the black or the leopard more and i am seriously considering just buying them both! they're just so so so good!!]

so, i'm curious. what are your current obsessions?
also! check out my picks on summer's 'currently loving: clothing', 'currently loving: home goods' and 'currently loving: children stuff'!

*contains some affiliate links, but thank you for helping to make fancy napkin possible by supporting my picks !

.mightee kids.

see that shirt up there that my little mr is wearing? 

cute, right?! 

it's from a company called mightee kids and i just have to spread the word about these pretty wonderful people. so let me break it down with three points about that shirt:

one: it's part of a monthly subscription that i signed the little bugg man up for. each month he gets sent a cool new shirt delivered right to our door. you pick your size and can change it at any time. so when your baby grows, his shirt can grow with him. 

two: the shirts are just simply adorable. plain and simple. great quality and a truly cool + unique design. 

three: each shirt represents a non-profit charity for that month. each month is a different non-profit and a different designed shirt [jacks particular design above supports 'children with autism']. and $5 from each shirt goes to helping that specific non-profit. pretty cool right? also! you get these awesome info cards to read with your child, filled with helpful hints to explain to them what each charity is all about. i think this is such an awesome way to teach your kids a little about the differences in the world, a little about compassion, and a little about giving + helping.

so basically, your children look cool while helping others. win-win in my books.

february, march and april designs.

*this post is not sponsored in any way. i just truly believe that mightee kids are trying to make a difference in a persons life who truly need the help. whether it be children, animals, or a community. and that, my friends, just needs to be shared.

.mother's day treats.

i've been meaning to post this mother's day treats post all week long, but with this busy little man, it's amazing that i even get a shower in some days. i can't even imagine what it's going to be like once he's mobile!

so that being said, let get to some mother's day treats! probably a little late in the game considering it's 2 days away, but darn it, it's my first mother's day and i thought i'd share what i think would be extra cool to receive from your little bambinos. well, other than perhaps a sweet homemade craft, a chance to sleep in, and maybe some extra kisses and snuggles in bed :)

sources.

one || diy flower bouquet via piece of cake piece of mind [because flowers are always nice].

two || name necklace via anna bee jewelry [just perfect. i need this with 'jack bugg' on it].

three || the smitten kitchen cookbook via chapters indigo [everything looks so tasty in this delicious book from one of my fav food blogs].

four || lemon lime twist cupcake via crave cupcakes [or any flavour really!].

five || pave chevron cuff via madewell [just beautiful!].

six || juniper statement necklace via stella & dot [next on my to buy list from s&d].

seven || custom family portrait via henry james paper goods [my absolute personal favourite and a must have!]

.cats, of all sorts.

as mentioned in the previous post [here], i am loving all things of the feline species. and these are my top picks for kiddos. 

purchase here:
single panther sweater || this rad sweater would be great for a girl or boy. a tutu skirt or jeans. i'm sold!
grey tiger sweatshirt || i actually purchased this sweater for jack, however will have to wait till he's 2 for it to fit. yes, his 2 year old pile is growing by the day, but when you have adorable shirts like this grey one, how can i not purchase it? sigh, that is life.
single tiger onesie || i loved this onesie so much, that i actually stripped a mannequin for it! and yes, it was featured on a jack's threads post [seen here].
multiple black panther sweater || like i said above, this is just plain awesome.
multiple tiger onesie || mini rodini makes some of the most unique pieces for children and this one tops the list. super cool if you ask me.
tiger leggings || same as above, but in legging form. sweet!
meow sweatshirt || i think this may be my next buy for our wee guy. something about this reminds me of the super trooper movie and it makes me smile everytime i look at it. i think it'd make a great layering  item as well!

.kid things: jcrew for little ladies.

[shop: 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6 || 7 ]

okay, can someone with a little girl in their lives please go and purchase something off this list?

i mean come on with the cuteness!

and bonus! each of these items are currently on sale!!! 

run! [or just click in the SHOP section] to get your hands on any of these goodies. i give you full permission to make me jealous with your little lady adorableness ;)

.jack's favourites, at 3 months.

although the wee man is only just over 3 months old, he sure knows what he likes. and besides eating and pooping, this guy seriously likes to play. determined little fella this one is, let me tell ya.

so while i absolutely love seeing what our friends little ones are currently loving [helps me anticipate the new hot toys for tots!] like seen here and here, i thought it would be fun to share some of my jack bugg's favorite things, at 3 months.

1] dandelion roly polies 'rooster' rattle | this was gifted to jack from his aunt stephanie and the wee man just loves to smoosh this poor little rooster as far into his mouth as he can. 

2] ikea baby gym | the boy loves his play gyms! this is currently one of his fav's as he is now able to reach the rings, which he grasps in his tight little hands. he is mesmerized by the noise the wood pieces make when they cling together and can sit under this forever.

3] baby dumbbell rattle by fred | like father, like son. when i came across this baby rattle, i simply knew it had to come home with me. jack's papa was one happy man when he saw it, and dare i say, perhaps likes it more than even the little man does! the two can now pump some iron together.

4] winkel toy rattle | this was daddy's first toy purchase for the little man. he loves to grasp at the small links and seems pretty darn proud of himself afterwards.

5] urban babies wear black book by michelle sinclair colman | well, this whole series actually tops our favourite books list [more here and here and here]. we just love each and every one of them [we actually have the all] for the modern, cool illustrations and easy to read pages.

6] xyz alphabet blocks by fred | these blocks are the funniest children's blocks that i've ever laid my eyes on. jack may just want to chew on them, but mama sure gets a kick out of them! guess santa sure has a funny sense of humor! ;)

7] fisher price play gym | after jack's buddy oliver, shared his play gym a couple months back, jack simply fell in love with it. so mama had to source it out and buy it for her little man, and things have been happy in the land of treb ever since.

***UPDATE: from the amount of inquiries over jack's awesome colorful aztec leggings seen in this post, i figured i'd let you all know they are from the etsy shop, littlefour. and i highly recommend!***

.May Favorites.

Hi Friends!

So I'm currently on a Ferry, sailing over to Dublin. All safe and sound [hear that mom? no more worrying okay?]. And boy, this country sure is gorgeous! I've met back up with the boys and we're now on the second leg of our journey and I am completely in love. All the history. All the lush greenery. All the accents [phew!]. Lets just say the entire UK is one awesome place. 

So I'll post more on Scotland [the first round of this trip] and Ireland [this round] in the next couple of days, when I can get around to a few more places and get a few more pictures for you, but in the meantime here is a video I filmed the day before I left, as May has come and gone.

My May Favorites.

1] Tiffany & Co. Cat Eye Sunglasses

2] Urban Outfitters Emerald Vintage Earrings

3] Tiny Token Design's Initial Earrings

4] Stella & Dot Waverly Three Way Bag

5] Aldo Wedge Sandals

6] Garde Manger Cookbook by Chuck Hughes

7] St. Tropez Gradual Tanning Body Moisturizer in Medium/Dark shade

8] Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip balm in Lemon

9] Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream in Light shade

10] MAC Prep & Prime Lip Primer

11] MAC Sun Tints Liquid Lip Balm in Sea Mist

.April Favorites.

May is here and that means it's time for my April favorites video.
This short and sweet post is a glimpse into what I couldn't get enough of this past month.

SHOP: Melanie Auld Layla & Amy Earrings and Artemis Ring | Stella & Dot Palamino Necklace and Capri Turquoise Earrings | Anthropologie Pinto Cuff | Game of Thrones Book Series | Bath & Body Works Candle in Midnight Pomegranate | Tetley Earl Grey Vanilla Tea | Bottle Green Cranberry Orange Beverage | Organics Rice and Sesame Cakes with Chocolate | Benefit Coralista Blush | YSL
Volupte Sheer Candy Lip balm in #10 Tangy Mandarin ***CORRECTION: it's #10 NOT #1**** | MAC Sheen Supreme Lip glass in Imperial Red

As I'm always looking for new products to try out, are there any products that you can't get enough of?
Please leave a comment below as I'd love to check them out.
xoxo

.March Favorites.

Yes, I have been slacking a little on my monthly favorites videos [missed two months worth!]. And for that I do apologize.

I have no excuse, besides the fact that I've been a little lazy and distracted lately so bare with me I suppose. Also, I have been on this "use up what I have first" mentality as of late so I haven't really been buying too many new goodies to tell ya about.

Here are my March Favorites [a week early]

[shop] 1 | 2 | 3 [similar] | 4 | 5 | 6 [similar] | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14

.December Favorites.

As usual, my December Favorites {a little late}

xx

{Items mentioned: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19}

ps. HAVE you entered my Stella & Dot giveaway yet?? 
You'd better hurry.....last day to enter is Monday, January 9th and the odds of winning are really good!

And I'm giving away two items!!!!

xx

.November Favorites.

As with the end of every month, My November Favorites.

Korres Pomegranate Cleansing and Make up Removing Natural Face Wipes
Blistex Simple Essentials Lip balm {3 pack: Relieve, Hydrate, and Protect}
DuWop Lip gloss in Black Currant {fyi: I think this is from the iced tea line}

MAC Sheen Supreme lipstick in Good to be Bad

Dior Eyeshadow Palette {AMAZING!}

Goody Spin Twists {see video here for more ideas}
Babyliss Pro Tourmaline 500 Curling Iron
Tetley Specialty Tea in Black Currant
President's Choice Clear Mugs (sold at Superstore for you Canadian Folk}

Various Classic Books {from Chapters & Costco}

Thymes Candle in Frasier Fir {delicious Christmas Smell!!} 

Melanie Auld Leather Clutch

Club Monaco Dangly earrings

.Sept & Oct Favorites.

I missed doing a 'Favorites' for September because my Mac has decided it wants to mess with my head. And apparently it still does....see anytime I do a video, my voice doesn't want to keep up to the actual video, so I'm always a few seconds off. Probably the most frustrating thing EVER to watch.

However, I did one {a video} with the hopes that I turned into some technical geek and fixed the issue. 

I didn't.  

That is, I didn't turn into a geek or fix the issue {husband said the 'geek' part is still yet to be decided....} 

But, the video is done and it took so long I actually had to break it into 2 videos, so that's what you get.

Watch it if you dare, but don't throw your computer across the room like I did. Trust me, that doesn't fix it either.
{part 1}

{part 2}

Products Mentioned:
1} Pantene ProV Curly Satin Hairspray
2} Hard Candy Bronzer in Tiki
3} Cover Girl Eyeshadow in Champagne
4} Maybelline Fit Blush in Light Pink
5} Sephora Professional Crease Brush
6} Benefit BadGal Lash
7} MAC Lipglass in Orange Tempera
8} China Glaze Nail polish (color unknown.....rusty red I'd describe it)
9} O.P.I. Nail polish in A Taupe the Space Needle
10} Calvin Klein 'Forbidden Euphoria' Perfume
11} Prada 'Candy' Perfume
12} Voluspa French Bourbon Vanilla Candle {Chapters}
13} Cranberry Ginger Ale {Soda} by Canada Dry
14} The Last Werewolf, by Glen Duncan (Book)
15} The Maze Runner, by James Dashner (Book)
16} The Scorch Trails , by James Dashner (Book)
17} Decorate, by Holly Becker & Joanna Copestick (Book)
18} Rust Lace Shirt at Anthropologie
19) Rose Blazer at GAP
20) Red Rust Ring at Club Monaco
21} Sparkly Necklace at Club Monaco
22} Melanie Auld Ice Drops Earrings
23} Melanie Auld Large Maia Necklace
24} Gold and Cubic Zirconia Studs at Anthropologie
25} Black and Gold Studs at Anthropologie
26) Long Gold Pendant Necklace at Banana Republic
27} Rose Gold Goddess Earrings
28} Rose Gold Anabelle Necklace
29} Black & Gold LeMode Necklace {wearing it!}
30} Navy Suede flats at Anthropologie

.August Favorites.

Since the end of August has come and gone, I'm a little behind on my August Favorites. 

Oh well.

Better late than never I say.

Erinn's August Favorites.

*Yes to Cucumbers Natural Glow Facial Towelettes {fresh, cool, and crisp. perfect to cleanse your face with. fyi to canadian folks: i think you have to get them at shoppers drug mart}

*Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizer Face Creme {I dare you not to think this is the best stuff on earth}

*It's Potent Eye Cream by Benefit {minimizes dark eye circles. perfect!}

*Too Too Hot nail polish by Essie {perfect orange-red color combo}

*Hard Candy highlighter/bronzer in Tiki {not too dark, with just the right hint of color. will be good in winter too!}

*10 by Benefit highlighter/contour duo {shapes those somewhat cheekbones that like to hide}

*BadGal Lash by Benefit {just the perfect lashes in my opinion. also love the old school wand it sports}

*Nikon D7000 Camera {what can I say? my new baby will probably make every months favorite list}

* Organic Creamy Tomato soup by Pacific Foods {honestly the BEST canned/boxed soup around. go get it. with grilled cheese. ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhhhh}

*Mexican Lime Coolers by Woody's {i don't even really like coolers, but these little suckers are addicting. they taste like those lime sherbert soda's. and they come in cream soda too!}

*Citrus Pine candle by Pier 1 {my most favorite smell right now}

*Aprons! {any and all! makes you feel like a professional. don't believe me? try it}

*The Earth's Children Series of Books by Jean M. Auel {click here for the review}

*Chantilly Lace Earrings by Stella and Dot {click here to learn more}

*Chantilly Lace Cuff by Stella and Dot {click here to learn more}

*Serpent Bangle Bracelet by Stella and Dot (click here to learn more}

*Pink Quartz stud earrings by Anthropologie {pretty with a hint of pink}

*Gold and Diamond stud earrings by Anthropologie {perfect with everything!}

.July Favorites.

New Idea alert! 

Thanks to you, my awesome friends, for your wonderful suggestions, I have myself a new little feature.

Let me explain: After I did my make-up must-haves post, it was suggested that I do a monthly 'Favorites' list, which is basically me blogging about things that I'm loving right then, during each month, and not just relating to make-up.

 So after some serious consideration as to if you would all give a flying poo, I thought what the heck! This is my blog, and it's a fun new idea, so I'm going for it. I then got really original and will be titling these segments '{that Month's} Favorites' {i know, where did i come up with such a brilliant name, right?}
July Favorites
{with my charming little video down below}

*MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot {the most perfect highlighter}
*Bioderma Sensibio H2O Face wash {apparently the #1 face wash in france. i can see why}
*Shoppers Drug Mart Brand Luxury Cotton Pads {so good! doesn't pill ball or fall apart}
*Live Clean Argan Oil Shampoo + Conditioner
*Acitivia Yogurt drink by Danone {i'm not even a fan of 'yop' but this drink I cannot get enough of! so good!}
*Essie nail polish in turks & cacaos {perfect summer toes!}
*Moroccan Oil {my hair has never looked or felt better!}
*MAC Lustreglass in Luminary
*AppleTV {ah-freakin-mazing! It has changed our life}
*Biotherm Aquasource Face cream
*True Blood {sookie you are too lucky to be stalked by eric. he is duhhreammmy}
*Burt's Bees Lip shimmers {loving the 'peony' & 'champagne' shades}