Turquoise for Days

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Dress & Belt: Target / Cardigan: H&M / Earrings: Kohl's / Boots: Ninewest / Scarf: Gift

Dress: F21 / Cardigan: H&M / Belt: Target / Necklace: F21 / Flats: Payless

Isn't it funny when you put on two outfits on two completely different days and realize in hindsight that they are almost the exact same outfit?  Even though yellow is actually my favorite color, I'm somehow subconsciously drawn to turquoise when I'm out shopping because I always end up at home with a disproportionate number of new turquoise things! I loved both of these outfits and love that they really tie into one another. Winter outfits always tend to be darker in color so I love using bright colors like turquoise to keep outfits bright.

Do you have a go-to color that always somehow finds it's way into your closet? Maybe I need to branch out and take a break from turquoise! :P

Black Friday (Weekend) Haul!

Black Friday is a crazy time that I usually try to avoid, but after realizing that many of the same deals are still available the weekend after Black Friday, I always try to at least browse the racks on the Saturday after Black Friday. This year, I wasn't too impressed with the deals I found but there were a couple of gems that I'm excited to share! 

Bath & Body Works

Somehow, Bath & Body Works never gets old! I've been using their lotions and body sprays since high school and have recently become obsessed with their candles and wallflowers as well. I guess it's a natural shift since I've started living on my own and love walking into an apartment that smells like lemons/sweet pea/cherry blossoms. I also love lighting candles in the winter so I picked up some of their three wick candles, on sale at $12 each. Twisted peppermint is my absolute favorite!

Charming Charlie's

I always find time to stop by Charming Charlie's because I have an unhealthy attachment to scarves and statement necklaces. What I love about Charming Charlie's is that it's organized by color which makes it incredibly easy to find accessories that go with a specific outfit. I can never pass up an opportunity to add more cute scarves to my collection so I picked up these two classic little pashminas that were 2 for $10! 

H&M

My personal style preferences have changed drastically in the last year or two and I was looking to update my wardrobe because I am loving the oversized sweater + ankle boots look this season! I headed over to H&M to look for oversized sweaters but was a little disappointed to find that most of their oversized sweaters were at least $35 if not $40 or $50!  While I'm willing to pay for a good quality sweater, I usually expect my H&M shopping trips to be somewhat of a bargain, especially given the Black Friday weekend! I still caved and got this cozy gray sweater for $35 because I couldn’t resist it's charm! 

Nordstrom Rack

And last but not least - my favorite find of the weekend - these gorgeous red Hunter boots for $87 from Nordstrom Rack! This is actually the second pair of Hunter boots I've owned (I gave the original pair to a friend) and I am loving these flexible boots so much more than the original ones I had that couldn't fold. I'll be reviewing these boots and sharing my experiences with Hunter boots in another post soon so keep an eye out if you're thinking about buying Hunter boots! 

I wasn't too impressed with the in-person deals on Black Friday this year and didn't find quite as many gems as I'd hoped, but I definitely got to knock out some of my Christmas list with Cyber Monday! Did you get any good deals this year? Got any suggestions for where I should be searching for the best holiday deals? I'd love to hear from you!

Ipsy Glam Bag: November 2015

Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription that gives subscribers 4-5 sample and full size products for $10 a month. All of the beauty samples also come in a handy little makeup bag. I love that all of Ipsy's products come in these adorable bags because they are insanely useful for holding just about anything!

This month's ipsy bag has a beautiful starry sky pattern which I loved! Despite the fact that I've been subscribed to ipsy for over a year, I still love receiving these makeup bags and am always finding new ways to use them - they're handy for storing and carrying nearly anything!

Absolute New York: Nano Liner

I love that this liner is specifically designed to help draw the perfect cat eye. As someone who wears the cat eye eyeliner style nearly every day, this is definitely a product I would have appreciated in my beginning cat-eye days. The liner is very thin which makes it much easier to make precise lines.  My only complaint is that the liner dried out halfway through my cat eye and I had to let it sit for 5 minutes before I could continue. I think I am going to stick to my go-to liquid eyeliner for my cat eyes but overall, I think this nano liner is a great product if you're looking to try a cat eye but haven't had much practice and need something that is easy to use!

Smashbox Cosmetics: Full Exposure Mascara

As I've said in my previous posts, I am not a mascara person because I still haven't figured out a reliable way to keep my stubborn eyelashes curled so as to prevent any and all mascara from stabbing me in the eye (If you have any suggestions or personal experience with this please share - I would love to hear from you!). This mascara goes on well but I don't love that the mascara globs pretty heavily on the tip of the brush. I'll be gifting this sample to someone else for the holidays. 

tre'StiQue: Mini Matte Lip Crayon

This is my favorite item from this month's ipsy bag! I am a huge sucker for any and all lip products - but especially for lip pencils/crayons. This lip crayon is just a touch pinker than my natural lip color and gives them a little boost to make them look more awake! This little lip crayon also has great staying power especially when I put a light layer of foundation over the top. 

Sinful Colors: Nail Polish

I've always been a big fan of the Sinful Colors nail polish line so I'm excited that I received this in my ipsy bag! The Sinful Colors line is very affordable and has a huge variety of colors to choose from. On top of that, You might not be able to see it in the picture but it's a beautiful deep sparkly red shade that I can't wait to try. 

Albertini International: Warm Love Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask

I love a good face mask so I was excited to try this Pumpkin Mask from Albertini. The mask goes on smoothly and tingles a little. While I don't love the pumpkin smell, it's a decent mask that I'm still happy to use. 

I also got a nice little bonus in my bag this month - a Pixi by Petra eyebrow set that I bought with my ipsy points. I love that ipsy allows you to review your bag for points because then I get to redeem cute little extras like this!

I liked but didn't love my ipsy bag this month. While I love my bag most of the time, my main complaint is that I often feel that the bag is not tailored enough to my specific beauty preferences. Through ipsy's online website, you can see all of the samples that were available each month along with which of the samples you received and this page always gives me serious FOMO. There are tons of samples that I would have loved to receive but for some reason they weren't chosen for me! I would love to see ipsy develop a better algorithm or even ask more specific questions to better determine my beauty profile. 

What did you think of your ipsy bag? Have any thoughts on a beauty subscription that I might like? Or one that might tailor more specifically to my beauty preferences? Shoot me a note!