3.06.2012

Current Skincare Loves

3.06.2012


Left to Right:

1. Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes in Evening Soothe. These have been my go-to makeup remover wipes for the past few months now. The quilted texture gets every trace of makeup, and the scent is relaxing for nighttime use. I've come to realize that many brands make great wipes (I still love Yes to Cucumbers and Neutrogena). However, I can always find Pond's on sale so I keep repurchasing.

2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. This works wonders on heavy duty mascara, especially my Benefit "They're Real" which is known for being difficult to remove.

3. Josie Maran Argan Oil. This has been raved about from so many bloggers. This is my newest skincare addition, as I just added it to my nightly routine two weeks ago. I already love it, and can't believe how soft and supple my skin looks and feels when I get out of bed in the morning. I slather it everywhere. I concentrate on my skin, but it can also be used on cuticles, hair, and anywhere that needs a serious dose of moisture.

4. Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado. Now that I'm in my late 20's, I notice just how sensitive the delicate skin around my eyes are.  I don't have any lines yet, but I do need moisture. This eye cream is amazing. This is my second jar, but it lasts forever. A little goes a long way. I use it not only before bed, but also in the morning underneath my concealer. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it!

5. ROC Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. I mainly use this for preventative measures. I'm still fairly young ;) But I've said before that I do have little lines between my brows. I don't use it every night because it does irritate my skin slightly, but I try to apply a bit at least four times a week.

6. MAC Fix+. This is the travel size that came out with some collection I'm sure. I spray this on after applying my makeup, as well as right before bed. No reason why really, it just feels so refreshing and I love that scent. I didn't think it set my makeup well until I started spraying some on before using my MUFE HD powder. That does the trick, and my makeup stays on a few hours longer.

* I completely forgot to include my Cetaphil cleanser. It's gentle, it's soothing. It's perfect.

I'm always curious about skincare products, so there are a few things I want to try. I've heard some of you girls rave about Peter Thomas Roth. His correction pads are on my wishlist. I also have a friend that is sending me some goodies to test out ;)

What are your current skincare loves?
♥ Noelle
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3.04.2012

Orange Crush

3.04.2012

Dress - Zara, Cardigan - Halogen via Nordstrom, Pumps - J. Crew "Mona" suede, Bag - Kate Spade, Necklace - F21 (old), Bracelet - TJMaxx, Nails - Essie "Cute as a Button"






Sunday is always so bittersweet. This one in particular was beautiful. The weather was warm, and my fiance and I went to brunch with friends that turned into a three hour gabfest. I haven't been to Sunday brunch in months, and I wasn't sure what to wear until I spotted my bright orange cardigan peeking through in my closet. I thought it was the perfect topping to a cream dress and bright pink heels.

♥ Noelle
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3.02.2012

New Feature! What I've Been Reading: February

3.02.2012
Hi everyone, happy Friday! I hope you all have wonderful things planned for the weekend. Before I start mine, I wanted to post a new monthly feature. My friend Ella asked some of her fellow bloggers to partake in a monthly question to be answered on our blogs. Of course I will answer mine right here, and also post links so you can go read what they wrote. Make sense? I know it'll be a lot of fun to participate in each month, and it will give you a chance to discover other blogs. So...the first monthly question is: What's your most sentimental jewelry item. Share the story behind it.

This was difficult for me to answer in some ways. My mother has given me Tiffany&Co jewelry for my past birthdays, and those of course mean a great deal to me. I have a beautiful opal ring from my great-great grandmother that is also sentimental, simply because it's a piece of my family's history. But, I have to be honest and say that the one piece that really means a lot to me is my engagement ring. Cue Beyonce - He liked it so much he put a ring on it :)


The story is that he and I met a long, long time ago. I was 18, he was 21. A mutual friend set us up on a blind date. I remember being terrified! I was so young, and so scared! But I opened the front door when he picked me up for our first date, and he was such a gentleman. I knew there was something special about him. Long story short, we went our separate ways for a few years (I pined away for him the whole damn time). We both needed to grow up and experience life on our own. Six years ago, he called me out of the blue and asked me if I could accompany him to a wedding reception. We have been together ever since. 


Anyway, I hope that didn't bore anyone. Listed below are some amazing girls who wrote great posts in the month of February.




















What piece of jewelry is most sentimental to you?
♥ Noelle
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3.01.2012

soft lace

3.01.2012

 Top with cami - Love21, Jeans - BR, Grey suede wedges - Target, Bag - Kate Spade, Jewelry - F21 and TJ-Maxx


The light was peeking in and out of the clouds all morning. It finally feels like Winter here, and although I guess I should be happy, the dreary weather is putting a serious damper on my mood. I've been so focused on buying some new things for Spring, that I think I'm in denial that it's still not quite time yet for flowy dresses and colorful shorts (both on my must-have list). This super soft lacey top is from Love21. I thought about belting it since it's rather loose, but I decided not to. I wanted to feel as light and airy as the soft lace. Until I threw on a coat and scarf ;)

After work, I'm going to get a pedicure in the hottest shade of coral I can find. That'll make me feel better!
♥ Noelle
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