GIFT GUIDE FOR HER

 
 

 

Slipsilk eye mask, Slipsilk pillow case (comes in several colors), Charlotte Tilbury highlight wand, Woolblend leopard coat, Sam Edelman 'Tinsley' rain boot, Sigma makeup brush set

I cannot believe we have less than 25 days until Christmas!!!  I'm not prepared at all...I am definitely one of  those last minute shoppers at the mall 2-3 days before Christmas stressing about what to get everyone =X  I'm trying to get better but hey...it's who I am ha!  

Above I have posted a few things on my wish list - and hopefully it gives you some ideas if you need to shop for the girlfriends/moms/wives in your life!  ENJOY!! PS - some of these items are on sale!

xoxo Lisa

PRETTY PJS

 Pretty Plum Sugar PJ set

These are the CUTEST pjs I have ever seen!  I ordered them from Nordstrom after I came across this print online and I could not say no!  They are a tiny bit see-through but for sleeping they are so comfy, airy and lightweight!  I thought they would be a little bit more of a silky/shiny material but they are still super soft and adorable and fit TTS!  

I have heard a lot of great things about the brand, Pretty Plum Sugar.  They sell some of their products at Nordstrom but they also have their own website, which I will link here!  If you are a bride and getting married soon, I highly recommend checking out their robes and pajama sets!  They are gorgeous floral prints and perfect for your special day!  <3 

xoxo Lisa

SIMPLE SKINCARE

Simple moisturizing facial wash, Simple cleansing facial wipes, Simple protecting light moisturizer

What's better than gentle, affordable skin care products that actually work?  ...probably a lot of things LOL but these products are things I use morning and night and I have kept restocking them for months!  I have seen this brand at the drugstore (CVS, Walgreens, etc.) several times but finally decided to give it a try about 6 months ago.  These products are extremely gentle on the skin and really clean your pores and eliminate ALL makeup.  My favorite of these three products is hands down the cleansing facial wipes!  I have tried a lot of different makeup wipes (cheap and expensive) that have left my face feeling very sticky and took 3-5 wipes to get ALL the makeup off (and trust me, I do not wear a lot of makeup on a day to day basis).  These work like a charm and you only need 1 so they last quite a long time!

I HIGHLY recommend trying this brand out!  For the price...it's definitely worth a shot :)  Let me know down below if these products work for you and if you love them as much as I do!

xoxo Lisa

FALL LAYERS

Express black jeans, H&M turtleneck sweater, Forever 21 tan coat (love this one linked with the fur), Nordstrom black mules, leopard scarf, LOFT sunglasses

Yesterday was absolutely beautiful in the city!!  My husband and I took full advantage of the sunshine and went out for lunch and shopping, although, I didn't find anything left on the shelves :X  I was super comfy walking around the city in this outfit.  If you don't already have a pair of Express denim...you need to order some NOW!  They are the comfiest and most flattering pair of pants you will ever own!  PS - the entire site is up to 50% off :D  You better believe I have a few pairs that will be arriving in the mail soon!  I have attached the links to most of the pieces I'm wearing (some are old so I found similar items).  Everything is super affordable and perfect for this time of year...in DC at least ;)  Enjoy!!

xoxo Lisa

APPLE PIE BITES + HAPPY THANKSGIVING

You guys!!  Although, I cannot take credit for these photos....these apple turnovers are EVERYTHING! And they are beyond simple to make!  I am a huge fan of the classic apple pie for Thanksgiving, but this is a new take on that and they are just as delicious!!  My mouth is watering just from looking at the pictures...imagine these babies warming in the oven :P  I have posted the recipe below...let me know if you try them out!  I hope everyone has a warm, safe and wonderful Thanksgiving and that you are spending the holiday with the people you love the most <3 

xoxo Lisa 

PREP TIME

15 MINS

COOK TIME

12 MINS

TOTAL TIME

27 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, and additional apple pie spice (about ¼ teaspoon) for sprinkling on top of crescent rolls
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
• 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury Original crescent rolls

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and apple pie spice. Set aside.
3. Melt butter and toss apple slices in butter, set aside.
4. Arrange crescent roll triangles on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Evenly distribute brown sugar mixture onto each triangle.
5. Sprinkle each triangle evenly with the chopped pecans.
6. Place an apple slice on the wide end of each triangle. Wrap crescent roll dough around each apple.
7. Brush each crescent roll with remaining butter. Sprinkle lightly with additional apple pie spice.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Current favorite beauty products

MAC Lipliner in Rebellious, BECCA blush/highlighter, CAVIAR shampoo/conditioner, NARS blush in Mata Hari, IT Cosmetics Bye-Bye under eye concealer in shade medium

So...I have been a very, very bad blogger and have not been keeping up with my posts AT ALL!  I recently got married on July 15th and have been so consumed with the planning, organizing and celebrating of that, that I haven't had a lot of time to focus on my blog :/  Now that we are MARRIED, back from our honeymoon and slipping back into our regular routine...I really wanted to start focusing on this blog right here!  It's something I have always wanted to grow and work really hard at and I think right now is the perfect time for that!

Enough about that (more posts to come on wedding planning, our wedding shower and all that fun stuff :D), but for now...here are some of my all time favorite beauty products that I have been using recently.  Some newer than others but overall LOVING every single one of these products!

This blush/highlighter duo I have been using for quite some time now.  It's such a beautiful shade of bright pink, perfect for the summer months especially when you have a tan!  The highlighter....is gorgeous!!  It's the perfect amount of shimmer for your cheekbones and pairs perfectly with the blush!  I even love the little compact it's packaged in.  Really great for travel!  I have this in Prosecco pop/pamplemousse!

Okay, this shampoo and conditioner combo is a total win!!  I have only been using this for about a month and WOW...it has really transformed my hair.  I decided to try this after I saw a blogger I love rave about these products for over a year!  It's pretty pricey but I decided to buy a small sample from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale....and I am SO glad that I bit the bullet and bought the full size.  My hair lost almost all of its frizz and is just so smooth and soft.  It really has brought the moisture back into my hair and I am absolutely loving it!

I also started using this concealer after seeing many bloggers rave about it and I can totally see why.  It's a creamy but fairly lightweight formula that eliminates any dark circles you may have.  I'm not a fan of super bright under eyes so I got this in the shade medium and it works perfectly!  Very easy to apply as well which is also a plus!

I hope you guys will give some of these products a try!  If there are any new products you have been loving I would love to try them out!  Leave a comment down below :D

XOXO Lisa