Its been a while since I've created a list of some recent favorite purchases, so I figured today would be the day! I'm excited to show you these new finds/products so lets get right into it! :)
First on my list of favorites would be LOTION!
Its that season now.. our hands are getting crackly and the cold weather is doing a number on my hands. I've been using Ayers Brand body butter in Patagonia. I received this in my Ipsy bag, and I absolutely love it! The scent is so soothing and spa-like. What's great about this particular lotion is that it doesn't leave your hand feeling oily after use. Hate those smudges on your phone screen? Ya me too. No worries, pals. :)
Sticking to that same "yummy smelling hand" theme, next we have..
Again, because of the cold weather and the recent health scares around the globe, I have found some odd solace in carrying around antibacterial gel. Also, I've decided that I'm completely obsessed with this smell! It smells just like apples and fall. Lovely and oh so necessary..right? Right. #Saynotogerms
Looking for a fall scent that you will never tire from? These puppies right here will do the trick! I'm serious. Although they are in the same ball park of scents, each one emits a different sense of happiness. I swear! I like to burn the Pumpkin Brûlée (Bought at Home Goods) while having guests over. It smells homey and like pumpkin pie. Perfect! The Pumpkin Apple I have also lit for guests when I know they will be here for a while. Its certainly more "Apple Forward" and less spicy smelling. Still warm and yummy though. And finally, I light Leaves in my bedroom. Its crisp yet warm and the perfect scent to keep you cozy and happy. Love them! As you'll see, I'm having quite a copper obsession at the moment, and I love how the the two smaller candles from the Body Shop have copper tops! Perfection.
Following up with the copper theme, I've recently purchased these amazing copper tumblers from Starbucks. It fits fine in your car drink holder, it keeps temperature very well, and it looks adorable. Couldn't have asked for a better tumbler, in my opinion! So happy with this purchase. Put it on your christmas list! :)
Since registering for my wedding, I've become obsessed with household appliances and tableware/barware. These glasses make my soul smile. I love them! These are blue hobnail glasses purchased from Pottery Barn for an excellent price! Unfortunately these were in store sale items only, and I'm not even sure they are listed on the Pottery Barn website anymore!
Straying from household items for a moment, I'm gonna tell you about this new favorite product! This is Tocca's Florence Fragrance. If you are familiar with Michael Kors original women's perfume, then you will definitely notice the similarity in this fragrance. I wore MK all through out my college days, so when I gravitated towards this scent, I immediately recognized why. It has a light to medium musk, feminine scent, with some lovely floral notes. I adore this scent, and the roller ball was about $22.00 from Sephora!
I know I've highlighted this Benefits Hello Flawless Powder in Ivory before, but I just feel like it deems repeating! I love this powder. It does exactly what it is supposed to do, and makes you feel like you are wearing NOTHING AT ALL even while giving you that extra coverage you need. Also, I'm adding my adorable Kabuki Brush with...you guessed it, a copper handle from H&M for $9.00. Many of you may scoff at buying an H&M brand makeup brush, but I kid you not -- this brush is as soft as any other luxury makeup brand. So soft, made well, affordable, and cute! <3
This is the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly - aka heaven in a tube. For real. If you suffer from the "tired eye" look that I do, look no further. This is a fabulous concealer/highlighter. This will immediately transform your under eye, and make your eyes seem so much brighter. You do not need to re-apply later on in the day, and you will feel/look so much more awake! I highly suggest this product. (I also use this in other areas of my face, but mainly underneath the eye!)
Segway with me to food! Well.. sorta..!
The first thing I'm sharing you is my adoration for Fig Butter! Weird, but true! My fiancé and I purchased this fig butter from trader joes as well as some aged cheddar and crackers. What you do is layer a bit of the fig butter on the cracker, and then place a sliver of cheese on top. Voila! You end up with this perfectly salty, sweet, creamy, concoction. Its pure bliss, I tell you! So simple and yummy! Number 2 on the list is a Maple flavored Peanut Butter that is just other worldly. My fiancé and I went out on a date in the west village to the Peanut Butter & Co, where we got to eat "gourmet pb&j sandwiches." It was adorable, and we instantly fell in love with this particular peanut butter! Absolutely lovely..try it! And finally, number 3 on the list - Apple Cider Jelly! A few years ago, I went to a farmers market with a pal and we decided to purchase an apple cider jelly with some sour dough bread. Lets just say, I have never forgotten the moment of my first bite! Haha! So naturally, every autumn season, my senses are tuned to filling my "apple cider jelly fix." This year, I found some while apple picking with a friend of mine in Upstate, NY! Please oh please, for your sake, give this jelly a try. You will be so very glad you did! Yummm!
And finally....
This isn't something I would say fits the criteria of a "beauty blog," but what the heck! Its a favorite at the moment, so I'm sharing. :) I am certainly NOT a beer drinker normally. I am notorious for being a massive Wine-o. But I will say that this pumpkin beer with a cinnamon sugar rim is fabulous..for a beer. ;) Tastes sweet enough, cool enough, and festive.. (if something could taste festive...you get my drift) Yum!
Alrighty folks, thats it for my favorites at the moment! Check back soon for some other exciting posts on their way!
Stick with me <3
XO, K
