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Friday, August 23, 2019

Friday Favorites

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I can't believe August is almost over. This month has flown by. I haven't been around that much this month with travel for fun and work. But things are going to slow down a bit and I don't have any travel until the first week of September (just a short overnight) and then in October. But we have football starting very soon and I CAN NOT WAIT!

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. Congrats to Missy from My Shitty Kitchen for winning the $75 PinkBlush gift card!! I know you will find something amazing from there.

TWO. Did you see that Sephora is having another Summer sale? It started on Monday (for Rouge members) and it goes until Tuesday August 27th. I didn't need a ton of things from Sephora, but I had a few restocks that I will need soon. Use code SUMMERSAVE. So what did I purchase?
Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder

I love this stuff. I use it everyday and I was tempted to buy the small and regular size so I could have one for home and one for travel. But I just bought the regular size. When I originally bought this stuff, I got the puff that went with it.

Patrick TA Major Glow Lip Gloss

I have been wanting to try this stuff out for awhile, but never did. And my local Sephora never has it in. I got it in She's An Influencer.

Stila Kitten Eye Shadow

I have bought this eye shadow many times. It is a pretty amazing dupe for Tarte's Funny Girl. I LOVE that color in the Tarte palette and go through it way too fast. So I find that if I get a Stila Kitten as my back up, then I can keep my favorite look going. I often change between Tarte's In Bloom palette and my new Charlotte Tilbury mini palette that I got at the Nordstrom sale.


I got this at my salon as a reward. Every time I purchase product at my salon, they give me reward points. I had a ton and I got this full size product for free. Well I have been out of it for about a month and I LOVE it. It helps with thin, fine hair that is color treated and can get damaged easily. I feel like my hair is softer, healthier and doesn't break as often with this stuff. So I bought a new bottle.

If you don't get anything else at this sale, I would get the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion Brush and the Tarte In Bloom Palette. I couldn't live without either of these things. I LOVE my brush. It makes my concealer and foundation go on beautifully. And that palette is nothing short of amazing and I have bought it about 4 times already.

THREE. Last weekend we tried to go to Sand Harbor for the day, but when we arrived at 9 am, they had already closed the parking lot. Ugh. I was hoping since school was back in, not a lot of people would be there, but there were a ton of Californians there. So we decided to walk the new trail that connects Incline Village to Sand Harbor. We walked about 3 1/2 miles out of the 5.



FOUR. On Saturday, Rory and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. Crazy that it has been 6 years already. On Friday, I had a facial and massage that Rory gifted me for our anniversary. It was pure heaven. Then on Saturday, I gave him a card and personalized iron golf ball markers since year 6 is iron. He loved them and will be using them today at his golf tournament.

We also went to a casual dinner. We haven't been to this Asian place in years. At least 2 or more. But they have amazing peel and eat seafood. We over ordered, but we stuffed ourselves. Then we took a walk around and went home. It was a perfect little date night/anniversary celebration evening.


FIVE. Funnies for the week.



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

Have a great weekend!

19 comments :

  1. Happy Anniversary! Love your gift ideas to each other, that's basically what J and I love too Spa/golf! I LOVE that Stila eyeshadow, it's the perfect pop of shimmer. Have a great weekend!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams 

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    1. Yep those are definitely our favorites too!!! It is a favorite of mine too. I love it as a dupe and just alone!

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  2. Happy anniversary! I love the name of the lip gloss!

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  3. I can't believe the summer is almost over! That hiking trail sounds like it was really pretty but that's thinks that the other park was closed already. Glad you had a good time celebrating your anniversary! Hope you have a good weekend.

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    1. I can't either. It is crazy how fast it went. It is sooooo pretty. I love the new trail. It was very much needed as well. We did have a great time celebrating. Thank you. And I hope you have a great weekend as well!

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  4. Happy anniversary beautiful! You look so cute in your lobster bib! I am so excited for football season as well. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Hahaha thank you. I love those bibs. It protected my dress. Ha. I hope you have a great weekend too!

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  5. That last funny - YES! Sounds like you guys had a great anniversary - what a fun way to celebrate with seafood! Have a great weekend!

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    1. We really did have a great one. Simple, but fun! I love seafood so any reason to eat that is a good one. I hope you have a great weekend too!

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  6. You two in your lobster bibs - so cute!!
    I love your thoughtful 6th anniversary gift!!!!
    Have a great weekend!!!!

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    1. Hahaha the couple that looks goofy together stays together. Ha. Thank you. I try to make the gifts special and with the theme of the year if I can. I hope you have a great weekend too!

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  7. I was so excited to win! Already got my stuff as you saw. Although some people messaged me congrats on being pregnant, lol! Happy Anniversary you crazy kids! Love the bibs. I am so happy football is here!

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    1. They did? Haha. That is funny. It is a store for non maternity too. I know you know that, but that was too funny. I saw that some items didn't fit, but luckily you can return or exchange them. Thank you so much for the anniversary congrats. The lobster bibs are sooo funny.

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  8. That lip gloss is so pretty! And happy anniversary to both of you!

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    1. Really pretty. I can't wait to use it. And thank you so much!!!

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  9. Happiest anniversary! Hope you have a great weekend! xo

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  10. Happy anniversary! We love visiting all the parks, beaches, and places once the kids all go back to school too and I'm always surprised at how many people are still out and about in our area when I expect to see places a bit more empty.

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  11. Happy anniversary!! August 17 is the best day ever ;) ;) I forgot about that brush! I got the Charlotte Tilbury eye cream shadow and nars concealer from the sale. Maybe I need to go back for that brush! Hope you have a great weekend!

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