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Friday, May 17, 2019

Friday Favorites

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And just like that, we are half way through May. Time is flying by. The days seem long, but the months and years are flying by. I am officially over 2 weeks out from my nose surgery and I am really liking the results so far. I am starting to breathe better and the tenderness is getting better each day.

We have a lot on our plates the next few weekends, but it is a lot of fun things....mostly.

ONE. Do any of you follow Becca or Garrett from the Bachelorette (a few seasons back)? Well if you do or you watched the show, then you know that Garrett is from Reno, Nevada. And that is where I am from and live. Anyways, Garrett has worn my friend Sommer's shirts many times and I LOVE her stuff. She has recently done a With Love, From Reno crop sweatshirt that sells out super fast. But with a little DM on when they were going to be restocked, I was able to snag one. 

I know that it is coming up on Summer, but this sweatshirt will be perfect for the chilly mornings, camping, our Graeagle trips and then come Fall/Winter. And it is the softest material ever.

She makes shirts/tanks/sweatshirts for other places too with a custom order. Just go to her Etsy site.
With Love From Reno Sweatshirt

TWO. I watched the TV show You and LOVED it. Yes it is creepy and crazy to think of it ever happening, but I liked the show for what it was. I was going to go back and read You since I enjoyed it so much, but my coworker said the book wasn't as good as the show. She said it was too slow, but to look up spoilers because there are differences in the show and book. So I did that and then I read Hidden Bodies. And quickly. Y'all it is soooo good. A little racy, but seriously really good. I kept reading Joe's parts with Penn Bladley's voice and I just couldn't put it down. I sooo hope she writes another sequel to this one. Have any of you read it? What did you think?
Hidden Bodies

THREE. I follow Jenica who blogs over at A Slice of Style and she recently talked about how she teamed up with Cents of Style (clothing company) to create a shirt for hope and infertility. Jenica had infertility issues and ended up using IVF to have her beautiful twins. 

Now I don't talk much about my fertility struggles, but we were seeing a fertility doctor, tried a few options that didn't work and we were about to start Clomid when I got pregnant with the girls. Now my fertility struggles are not as bad as some, but we definitely took a lot longer to get pregnant than I thought we would.

Jenica helped create the Hope Relaxed V-Neck T-shirt and a portion of the proceeds go to Bundled Blessings Fertility. They also just came out with Spring colors and I scooped up the lavender one. It even has a little tag on the bottom for what this t-shirt represents. 

They are $29.95, but with the code Hope, you can get it for $19.95. This isn't sponsored. I just wanted to share this since it means a lot to me and is near and dear to my heart.
Hope Relaxed V-Neck T-shirt


FOUR. A long time ago, I used Cover Girl's mascara primer and one of their mascaras (I still use that mascara), but then I found out about L'oreal's Voluminous Lash Primer and this stuff is a game changer. Nothing compares to this primer that I have found and I will buy this stuff until it is discontinued. I recently ran out of it and had to buy it at Target the same day, so I wouldn't have to go without it. 

You need this stuff. I put it on my lashes (they will be white) and let it set for about 30 seconds and then I put my mascara on after it. My lashes are fuller, longer and come closer to what they were when I had lash extensions. This stuff is amazing. Plus it is only $5.59 at Target.
L'oreal's Voluminous Lash Primer

FIVE. I got my Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion Brush and it is EVERYTHING I hoped for and more. I have been using the Beauty Blender for a few years now and wasn't to sure about going back to the makeup brushes, but this brush is solid.

I used to use the brushes, but I felt like they left brush strokes on my skin, so that the foundation was never smooth. I have been using it for a week now and I LOVE it. It goes on smoothly and the concealer side is amazing. I was using a mini beauty blender, but this gets right under the eyes for the full coverage that I need under my eyes. 

I would totally recommend this. It is pricey at $40, but you can sign up for deals on the Charlotte Tilbury website and get 10% off. That is only $4 off, but it is soooo worth it. 
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion Brush


I am linking up with AprilA Little Bit of EverythingMeet @ the Barre and Becky.

Have a great weekend!

24 comments :

  1. Great Favorites! I’m so getting that lash primer. I struggled with infertility too so I’m all about supporting others. Love the Reno shirts. Happy Weekend!

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    1. Thank you! I love the shirt and sweatshirt too. And that primer is amazing!!!!

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  2. I had trouble getting pregnant with my first and I support infertility awareness so I'll be checking out that shirt! I read and watched You but not the second book!

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    1. It is a great deal and a great cause. The second book is sooo good. You need to read it.

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  3. Ooooh putting Hidden Bodies on my to-read list! I'm working on It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover right now. But I loved YOU, too - so creepy but so good. I'm so glad you're feeling well 2 weeks out from surgery!

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    1. It is sooo good. Read it!!! How is It Ends with Us? I loved her Verity book, so I should check that one out too.

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  4. That book sounds right up my alley! I love brushes for my makeup and have heard about this one, but I am so scared to pony up the $40 when mine are the Real tehniques and cheap and good. I use that same mascara primer! Its amazing!!

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    1. I was scared too, but I did it and it is amazing. Total game changer for my foundation. I can't recommend it enough.

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  5. I am going to check out that book for sure! I am so glad you are having good results from the surgery, I know this has been a long annoying process! I am getting a shirt, I have so many friends that struggle with infertility. Have a nice weekend!

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    1. It has been an annoying process, but so far it is going well. I can breathe better already. I am glad you are getting the shirt. The cause means a lot to me. I hope you had a great weekend!

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  6. That brush looks amazing! Off to check it out!

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  7. I've bought a couple of things from Cents of Style over the years. That top is so cute and I love what it stands for!

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  8. I LOVE those "With Love From" tees -- I may order some from Honolulu!

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  9. That sounds like a great book! I am always on the lookout for a good read.

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    1. Me too. That is why I always try to recommend my favorites.

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  10. Thanks for sharing the shirt, I love supporting causes like that! That's it...I need that foundation brush! SOLD!

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    1. Me too. And that brush is amazing. Buy it. You will love it.

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  11. Great favorites! I love that Reno shirt - and I am so excited for the Bachelorette episode tonight! :D Thanks for sharing!
    Jenna ♥
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  12. Glad to hear you're feeling happy with your surgery! I would love to try that brush because I can't stand how much it costs/the waste of all the beauty blenders I go through in a year to keep them clean. Thanks for letting me know!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams 

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    1. That is my problem too. And I am lazy, so I just buy a new one and move on. But this brush is amazing and worth the price.

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