Happy Friday! We are ending the week here in Maine with some snow and while my ski-obsessed brothers couldn't be more happy...I, however, am bummed. This week we had temperatures in the 50s and it seriously felt like spring! This was such a crazy week and I am really going to have to nail down working a few days ahead of time on my posts. If I am ever going to blog five days a week, I would really have to crack down on my planning and organization. I don't know how so many others do it! Here are some favorites for the week!

Favorite Article: Either this Snapchat one from Buzzfeed or this one about kids who are too literal. Both had me laughing out loud!

Favorite Lust: I was in Sephora this week and I stood in front of this gel for a while debating whether or not to get it. I used a different exfoliating gel now, but I have heard good reviews about this one. Anyone have good/bad comments on it? 

Favorite Funny: 

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A photo posted by Elliot Tebele (@fuckjerry) on Feb 4, 2016 at 6:13pm PST

Favorite Blog Post: Amanda from Meet @ The Barre is doing a photography tutorial series for bloggers and this week she talked about changing ISO to get perfect lighting for your pictures. She breaks it down so its super easy to understand. This series only makes me more motivated to save up for a DSLR!

Favorite Quote: 

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Favorite Moments: 

1 // Starting my new job! I kept looking down at my badge and seeing "RN" made me feel like I was in a dream!

2 // John and I went to see one of my favorite bands, Reel Big Fish, last night. They are a ska band that has been together since the 90s and I love their sound! Their most well-known song is Sell Out...anyone heard of them before?!

3 // Shopping for a vacation that is coming up soon! I usually have such a struggle finding bathing suits that I like the fit of, but this year's search for them was relatively painless. Its a first world problem, I know!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Today is like my Sunday...I am working the weekend, yikes!

Linking up with Amanda and April! 

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I talk about the weather so much, I should be a meteorologist.

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a great week. If you are in the part of the country that is supposed to get walloped with snow this weekend, then I am truly sorry and I imagine you will all really feel my post from Wednesday! I am spending the weekend with my nose in my study books and taking practice test after practice test, but will hopefully do a dinner out with John for a study break! Lets get on with some Friday Favorites.

Favorite Article: Small talk (aside from the weather!) is never something that I have felt comfortable with but feel like its something that we are all supposed to do in order to engage in conversation with each other. This article from the NYT's Modern Love column really hit home with me at the beginning of the week. I wish I could start off deep conversations like he does, but I just don't know if people would be as receptive as they were to him.

Favorite Lust: I have been eying contour palettes lately, and I just can't decide which one would work best. Cream or powder? I don't know! Brand? There are so many with good reviews! I really like the look of this one and this one too. And can't forget about this one! Does anyone have any insight into any of these?

Favorite Funny:


Earlier this week, John just randomly sent me a picture of a pine cone a stick...in reference to this vine that we both love. His way of saying he cares?!

Favorite Blog Post: This one from Helene in Between... I thought it was super funny and it inspired me to really make sure my personality is really infused in this blog! I don't love blogs that are all business, I want that personality to shine through!

Favorite Quote: 

I hope that studying more will bring me more luck!

Favorite Moments: 

1 // I spent a lot of great one on one time with everyone in my family this week which is nice because we all have crazy schedules and are running in different directions! 

2 // John and I didn't see each other much this week, but he always makes me laugh so hard when I do see him! 

3 // This will make me sounds like a crazy cat lady...but when I am studying, the cats are always sitting nearby and it makes studying a little less lonely! 

Stay warm if you are in a cold part of the country this weekend, and if you are in a warm part, know I'm jealous! 

Linking up with Amanda and April today! 

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Where Can I Sign Up To Be Adele's BFF?

Happy Friday! Another week down in 2016, are you another step closer to reaching those goals and continuing on with those resolutions? One of my goals was to work up the courage to share my blog on Twitter so that more of my college friends would know about it and there were a few times this week where I came so close to just sharing it...but then I chickened out. Luckily, I still have 50 more weeks to work up the courage. Hopefully it won't take that long! Lets get into some favorites for the week!

Favorite Article: Yesterday, the 2016 Academy Awards nominations were released! I am a huge fan of movie and televison award ceremonies, but the Academy Awards are my absolute favorite. This year I am trying to watch all of the movies that are nominated for best picture, and hopefully some others as well. So far, I haven't seen any of the best picture noms, so I need to get watching! If you didn't see what was nominated, check out this article here!

Favorite Lust: We are going on vacation in a few weeks and I have been searching for shoes and sandals to wear while we are away. I really like these, but just don't like the $$$ tag for how much I would actually end up wearing them. I would most likely end up just sitting and staring at them, and just thinking about how much I like them...

Favorite Funny: I am sure so many people will be posting about this today, but I have watched it *so many* times and laugh harder each time so I wanted to share it with you, just in case you hadn't seen it. I just love her laugh...I want that to play on the radio! I'll admit that I wasn't a huge Adele fan before *gasp* but this video totally won me over. I wish I could be her friend! She just seems so down to earth and normal!




Favorite Blog Post: This post from Barefoot Blonde about visiting Woodstock, VT. Her photography is alway amazing, and her children are just the cutest! I mean look at that fox snowsuit...adorable. Also, even though she gets so many comments per post, I always get a response back from her to my comments...sounds silly but that means a lot coming from a blogger who's posts get so much attention!

Favorite Quote: On Wednesday, I wrote this post with six motivational quotes for the new year. My favorite of them all though, was probably this one:

Favorite Moments: 

1)  Made kick-butt turkey meatballs and pasta for dinner last night...I would share the recipe but I didn't measure anything out and just sort of threw it all together. Maybe next time I should keep track of it and take some pictures!

2) Watching so many of James Corden's car karaoke videos...I love the ones with Justin Bieber!

3) I activated my three month trial of satellite radio in my car and there are so many radio stations, which means I hate getting out of my car. Not to brag or anything, but I play steering wheel drums SO well...

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Linking up here and here today! 

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First Week of the Year? Check.

Happy Friday! We made it to the end of the first week of the year! This week was a busy one for me...basically just work and studying so my brain is a little melted. I am so excited to be getting close to the point where I won't have to study. Only a few more weeks until the exam! Let's get on with some favorites for the week.

Favorite Show: John and I (embarrassingly) watched Making A Murderer in two days last weekend...we were totally hooked from the end of the first episode until the end of the docu-series itself. I don't want to give any spoilers away in case you haven't watched it (but you totally should) so I won't mention more. But just go watch!

Favorite Lust: My local Sephora is out of my holy grail product and I am patiently waiting for them to restock it! It is the best mascara I have ever used!

Favorite Blog Post: This one with Instagram tips from The Daily Tay....I was laughing so hard!

Favorite Funny: I saw so many Making a Murderer memes that made me laugh this week, but I don't want to post them for fear of spoiling the show for anyone who hasn't watched. But what also made me laugh was this PSA from, Buzzfeed star, Matt Ballassai...My mom and I are in love with his "Whine About It" video series and he ended up winning a People's Choice Award this week, but they showed the wrong person on TV!

PSA: I Am Matt Bellassai
A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTStop the epidemic of wrongful identification of award winners.
Posted by Matt Bellassai on Thursday, January 7, 2016

Favorite Moments: 

1) Writing the posts about my personal goals and blog goals for the year!

2) John put together a bookcase for me and I was so happy to fill it with books. Is it weird that I love just looking at it?!

3) It hasn't happened yet, but I know getting out of working tonight will be such a good feeling because I am off tomorrow!

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Linking up here and here today!

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Almost Halfway | Friday Favorites

Happy Friday friends! We are almost halfway to Christmas and I just received my last shipping notification I was waiting for from Cyber Monday shopping yesterday. So everything is either in the mail or has been received and so far, everything has come in good condition and I got what I was expecting. I feel like I have to talk about it on here, because I am horrible when it comes to keeping gifts a secret and I just want to give them as soon as I get them. I am getting it out of my system now! Let's get on to Friday favorites!

Favorite Article: I know this might sound silly, but I have always been a fan of Paris Hilton. I know, I know. She is definitely not a favorite to many, but I just appreciate her "do whatever I want" attitude and honestly, "Stars Are Blind" is a great song. I even had my hair cut short once after she cut her hair short....So when I was came across this article on her business ventures and how she really paved the way for reality television, I loved it! 

Favorite Lust: Books like these....I know that they are all the rage right now, but I looked at them while at Michaels the other day and I can see why they are so fun! 

Favorite Blog Post: I am a huge Harry Potter fan and was so excited to see a Harry Potter gift guide from Carly on The College Prepster! My favorite thing on the list would have to be the HP Boxed Set!

Favorite Funny: This! The monkey's reaction is too cute! 

Favorite Moments:

1) Finishing my last college presentation. Now all I have left is a few days of a prep class for my licensing exam. 

2) Getting to post this picture!

10 days! #graduation

A photo posted by Meghan Farrell (@mfarrelll14) on Dec 9, 2015 at 4:30pm PST

3) Finding out that I band I love, Reel Big Fish, is playing in Portland in February! John and I plan on getting tickets, and I already can't wait!

What were some of your favorites this week?

Linking up here and here this week! 

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Going By Too Fast | Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! This week really seemed to fly by for me...is it because its the holiday season now? I feel like I look forward to December all year, but when it actually gets here, its over in the blink of an eye. Does anyone else feel that way? I was planning out my posting for the rest of the month, and looking at the calendar made me feel as if there wasn't even any more time left in the month! I know I was overreacting in the moment, but it made me realize that I need to slow down and appreciate the time I have to celebrate the holiday. I guess enough with my overthinking mind and on to my favorites for the week!

Favorite Article: An article filled with just gifs of Paul Rudd dancing. Oh how I love him! Its not a complete list though, because they didn't include a gif of him dancing in Clueless (one of my favorites). 

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Favorite Lust: Everything on my Christmas wish list! If you were wondering, its already been sent off to Santa. Although, I am not sure its gotten there yet because mail to the North Pole can sometimes take a while...

Favorite Blog Post: I loved reading all of the gift guides that have been coming out on blogs, but ones of my favorites has been this one by Christina. I love how detailed and thoughtful it is, and there really is something for everyone! 

Favorite Quote: I dedicated a lot of time to blogging this week and I just love the escape it provides me. Growing up, I would have easily told you that I don't have a creative bone in my body, but now I feel proud that I do have a creative outlet and its this blog (and makeup, haha!) 

Favorite Moments: 

1) Publishing my second video on here and on YouTube!

2) Cozying up on the couch on December 1st with cookie dough (don't worry, I didn't add egg) in hand while watching Love Actually. Its such a great movie to stir up holiday giddiness! 

3) Crossed a lot of thing off on the "things to do before graduation" list that my roommate put together. Only 15 days now! 

What were some of your favorites this week? 

Linking up here and here today! 

November 2015 Favorites | Video

Happy Thursday! I know I don't usually post on Thursdays, but I filmed a video yesterday and thought, "why not just post it tomorrow?!" so here it is! It is my favorites for the month of November, and its a little bit ramble-y, so be warned. Also, I was still a tad nervous in front of the camera, but I think its only a little bit noticeable (I hope...). I had fun doing it, even though I look a tad serious in a few parts! Let me know if you like videos every now and then!


What were your favorites for the month of November?

Did someone say Friday?

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a great week. I have been busy catching up with everyone at home and its been so nice to be back in Maine...although it is a little chilly! I have nothing big planned for this weekend, probably just spending time with friends and family. What are your plans for the weekend?

Here are some of my favorites for the week!

Favorite Movie Trailer
Have you seen the new trailer for Zoolander 2? It looks hilarious! I wish it was February already...

Favorite Lust: 
This Kate Spade bag looks just like a regular bag but it has a very cool feature...a phone charger!

Favorite Blog Post 
My favorite blog post this week was from Helene in Between, as she announced her new e-course...which is free! It is about how to build a successful blog, and I signed up right away because I have really be trying hard to amp up my blog game lately. I haven't started looking at the course material yet, but probably will today as I have some free time this afternoon!

Favorite Quote 

Favorite Purchase 

I was in T.J. Maxx this week with my mom and found a faux leather jacket for $25! I had seen so many cute photos this fall of people wearing leather jackets and had lusted after a couple online. I usually try to not buy things for myself in November or December, but I just couldn't help it. When I found one this week, I was so excited and you bet I have worn it every day since...It just seems to top off every outfit perfectly! 

Favorite Moments

1) The feeling when I finished my last clinical before break

2) Having my mom pick me up at the airport in Boston

3) Having one of my cats wake me up at 4:45am yesterday wanting to play...I miss them so much when I am away at school, and being woken up by them is a nice reminder that I am home (still I hope he doesn't do it again tomorrow)

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Linking up here and here today!

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You can always have more than one favorite...

Happy Friday! I feel like I blinked and this week went by. Is this how adulthood always is? If so, no thank you, I am going back to grade school. I had a same old week, with online class and blogging and so sometimes I feel like my eyes are going to burn out of my head from staring at the computer for so long. I read a blog post a few months ago about glasses that blocks the blue light from getting to your eyes that is emitted from the computer...has anyone tried those? I am seriously considering getting a pair! But enough with my rambling, and lets get on with some favorites on this great Friday! I usually do favorite links that I have found throughout the week, but today I was feeling like mixing it up and doing a whole bunch of different types of favorites!

Favorite Video
Please don't ask me how many times I have watched this video this week...its too embarrassing to count! I think its definitely been around for awhile, so I probably missed it when it was first out, but better late than never! Plus I don't think I will ever be able to get the song out of my head. Its slightly obnoxious, but completely endearing.

Favorite Music
I know I am late to the party (same with the video mentioned before), but I just downloaded Spotify a few weeks ago...and I am loving it! Its great to have the flexibility to be able to listen to any song I want on all of my devices. Last week, for their #TBT playlist, they had girl anthems from the 90s that include a lot of Alanis Morissette so I was really into that this week! The only thing I don't like about it is that now since I am listening to music a ton more, I have to wait until my roommates are out of the apartment so that I can have a concert in the shower without judgment.

Favorite Blog Post
I loved all the posts this week that had the best items to get for the Sephora VIB sale that starts today. I think I even started drooling while reading a few! My favorite post about it though was from Biana from B Love Boston because everything she included in her want list are things that I would lovvee to have...especially this and this too! Are you picking anything up from this sale?! Let me know!

Favorite Quote
I know I included her in my favorites post last week, but I was watching a Kandee Johnson video about how to have more self confidence with clothing and style in general (something I have lacked until very recently!). She quoted her grandmother who gave her a comeback to say when people gave her a hard time about what she wore...She said to say "Just be glad you don't have to wear it!" and I couldn't agree more. I actually wish I had seen the video at the beginning of the week when my roommate was dissing faux fur vests (which I love!)

Favorite Moment(s) of the Week
1. Realizing that Thanksgiving is only 13 days away now! I think I can already smell the turkey...
2. Sitting down to have coffee on Wednesday and thinking about how in a week from then, I will be having a cup of coffee with my mom.
3. Buying a sweater for John for Christmas that he really wanted, and then checking back the next day and seeing that it was sold out (and I probably got the last one!)

Favorite Surprise
Finally seeing the Finding Dory trailer come out! I have only been waiting since Finding Nemo came out like ten years ago. What are your thoughts on it?

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Linking up here and here today! 

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Monthly Favorites | August 2015

I haven't done a monthly favorites post since last OCTOBER! Almost a year...which is crazy because I love reading/watching other people's monthly favorites posts/video. I was super excited to do an August favorites post because I tried out a ton of new products and had a couple new ideas of what categories to include in my post!

Favorite Beauty

I bought these products towards the beginning of the month and they were quickly integrated into my beauty routine! The mascara and the foundation have been used every single day since I have bought them and I am obsessed. Also, I find myself wearing the silver powder as a mask about twice a week! I will probably have a more in depth review of these things coming up as a post later because they are well loved and I want to share!

Favorite Memory

For John's birthday back in June, I bought us tickets to go see the Beach Boys play in downtown Portland on the waterfront! He is in love with the beachy and carefree vibe of their music, and I am in love with all music pre-2005...The concert was amazing and although I was nervous that they wouldn't sound like they used to, since they are getting up there in age, the Beach Boys were awesome performers. They whipped through almost 40 songs and I sang along to so many of them (as did everyone else in the audience!). This is one of my favorite memories of the summer because it was a beautiful night, we were right on the water and we were so happy to be enjoying such a classic American band! 

One of my all time favorite songs from The Beach Boys...they were great performers and are so lucky to have been doing what they love for so many years!

A video posted by Meghan Farrell (@mfarrelll14) on Aug 13, 2015 at 7:49pm PDT

Favorite Place

The beach! Although I didn't get to go as much as I would have liked (thanks to the rain on my off days), the beach was absolutely my happy place for the month of August. Whenever I went, I felt so relaxed and carefree and on those days I felt so much better about everything that was going on. 

Favorite Blogger/Vlogger

Jaclyn Hill videos played on my YouTube app nonstop through the month of August! She is such a talented makeup artist and hilarious as well. She just released a highlighter at Sephora and I just can't even imagine how surreal it must be for her to walk into the store and have her own product there. She is absolutely an inspiration for me because she is so positive with all things in her life and has achieved so much at a young age. 

What were some things you loved in the month of August?

My obsession with SnapChat is growing...

My feelings about Friday summed up in a picture. 

TGIF. JK. I mean, I am happy its Friday, but I have to work tomorrow so I feel as though the purpose of Friday is a little defeated. Anyways, even though the ER is calling my name Saturday, I still have fun plans for this weekend! On Sunday, I will be going to the Old Port Fest, which is a music/food/fun festival that is hosted in downtown Portland. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the weather will be nice! 

Here are some five favorites from this week!

1. Celebrities/Bloggers/Vloggers on SnapChat. 

My favorites are Julia from Gal Meets Glam (snapchat: galmeetsglam), Paris Hilton..she travels so much (snapchat: realparishilton), and Carly from College Prepster (snapchat: collegeprepster). 

2. Ingrid Nilsen's Coming Out Video
I have been watching Ingrid's videos on YouTube for over a year now and I love her style, makeup, and lifestyle tips. I am so happy for her that she has decided to give herself her best chance and live her life as who she truly is! We all deserve to be happy!

3. Another Buzzfeed article about Liz Lemon
My spirit animal.

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4. Karen Walker gifs
This post had me cracking up!

5. Sassiest 6-year-old dancing to Respect
I am sure this video will be in many Friday favorites posts all over the blogosphere today...it is just that funny! Definitely going to be watching this video the next time I need a boost of confidence because she has plenty to give out! You can't watch this video without smiling!

Hope you have a great weekend!

Linking up today!

Instagram Favorites: Cats & Dogs

As someone who is shamelessly obsessed with Instagram, I follow so many accounts of fashion/travel/food/beauty bloggers, as well as companies and artists. However, what pictures always make me smile are the cat and dog ones! I wanted to share a few of my favorite cat and dog Instagram accounts with you!

1. @tyrionpuff // Any animal named after a Game of Thrones character is bound to be a star...but what I love most about this account are all the captions.

happy easter. I think we can all agree that it should be an Easter Kitty instead of a Bunny, and that the kitty should be me. #stupidbunny

A photo posted by Tyrion Lannister Creampuff (@tyrionpuff) on Apr 5, 2015 at 3:17pm PDT

2.  @darcythegoldenpup // I can't resist goldens!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO ME! 🎉🐾🎁🎈❤️ #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #puppy #cute #baby #girl #happy #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdayqueen #queendarcy #fun #1stbirthday #love #pretty #princess #rainbow #pompoms #polkadots #ribbons #gloriousgoldens #welovegoldens #goldensofinstagram #dogsdaily #puppiesdaily

A photo posted by Darcy 🐶💕 (@darcythegoldenpup) on Apr 3, 2015 at 2:46pm PDT

 3. @pitterpatterfurryfeet // Even non-cat-lovers have to say that these are gorgeous cats!

Alice & Finnegan are super excited for #gameofthrones tonight! How about you? #got #catchdrogon #direcats (Photo by @monicasisson) 😸 Video up next! 😸 ~ 👻 See exclusive behind-the-scenes pics and videos of Alice & Finnegan on Snapchat! Find us there as: pitpatfurfeet 👻 ~ 🐈🐾🐈 Follow our feature accounts @bestmeow and @bestwoof for the best cat and dog pics, and tag #bestmeow and #bestwoof for your chance to be featured! ~ Check out the Pitter Patter Furry Feet Facebook page! Link in bio. 😊

A photo posted by Alice & Finnegan (@pitterpatterfurryfeet) on Apr 12, 2015 at 6:29am PD 

4. @wilsonsworld2 // I wish this dog could be my best friend!

Wilson finding his Zen. #malamute #alaskanmalamute #wolfpack #wolf #husky #instapuppy #instadog #instacute #cutie #wilson #willy #goldcoast #australia #broadbeach

A photo posted by Wilsons Snapchat: maddogstevo (@wilsonsworld2) on Apr 11, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

 5. @cutieandthebeast // Doesn't this make your heart melt?

A photo posted by Siena and Buddha (@cutieandthebeast) on Apr 3, 2015 at 8:22am PDT

6. @shimejiwasabi // They have a lot of cats AND a golden retriever...my dream.  

Densuke Ponzu Tsuyu

A photo posted by 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐕🐓 (@shimejiwasabi) on Mar 17, 2015 at 12:18am PDT

What are some of your favorite animal Instagram accounts to follow? 

Let's be thankful for motivational quotes on Pinterest.

Happy Friday! Another week is done...thank goodness. The closer we get to summer, the happier I feel myself becoming. I hope you all had a great week and plan to have an even better weekend. Today, I am talking about five favorite things I read/watched/did/etc. this week. Let's get on with it!

1. Coffee

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Coffee was my best friend this week...with two tests this week demanding my attention, to say I was melted is an understatement.  We have a Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks on campus so I feel spoiled by my coffee options!

2. The Hidden Dangers of Makeup Brushes

After reading this article, I am tempted to not let anyone borrow my brushes again! 

3. Game of Thrones

Who else is anxiously awaiting Sunday for the start of GoT? I am waiting until next Friday when John and I are together to watch it, but I am just happy we are so close to a new season. I am so curious to see what happens with the Stark sisters and what will happen in King's Landing...trying to be a little vague so I don't spoil anything for anyone! 

4. Motivational Quotes

Looking through Pinterest for motivational quotes this week definitely gave me a little extra "umph" to keeping studying. Here are a few favorites: 

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5. Weekend Plans

This weekend is the last weekend of the semester that is relaxed and without any strict plans. My only real plan is that I am being inducted into alumni status in my sorority on Sunday, but I don't really want that to happen...so I am pretending like its not going to happen! Other than that, I need to get laundry done, figure out some logistics/planning for my next few weekends, and relax after this crazy week!

What are you loving this week?

Linking up with these ladies this week!

Angels on Bare Skin | Lush

I present to you, Angels On Bare Skin, my favorite, new skincare product! I recieved a Lush giftcard for Christmas and so stopped in to our local Lush, with the thought that I would be finding a new face cleanser. I felt like the cleanser I had been using for years wasn't cutting it because it's really meant to remove makeup and not do much else. I have written about my finicky skin before and over finals/beginning of winter break my breakouts were just out of control.  

I had actually never been to Lush before, but knew of its "all-fresh" skincare/makeup concept through reading about it online. When I walked in, I must have had an overwhelmed puppy dog look on my face because I was quickly scooped up by a sales associate who flooded me with questions about what I was looking for. After explaining that I was in the market for a new cleanser and explained what kind of skin I have, they sat me down and showed me AOBS. I instantly fell in love with it when they demonstrated on the back of my hand how it is used!

(With a few drops of warm water added)

I usually use it in the shower, when my pores are open from the hot water. I just take a small amount (they suggested a pea-size, and I didn't believe that at first...but its really all you need) and add a bit of water to it so it spreads across my face easier. I just massage it on for 1-2 minutes and then just rinse it off. If I could send scents through these blog, I totally would for this cleanser/scrub because its such an invigorating scent! You can definitely smell the lavender, with hints of a woody-ness I would say. It is definitely a stronger smell, but one that wakes me up while also relaxing me at the same time. 

 (Yikes, bare-faced on the internet!)

It is made from ground almonds and lavender (among other ingredients) so its a gentle scrub that takes off dead skin without causing dryness for me. This was interesting because I used to use facial scrubs with harsh beads that I thought were really taking off dead skin...who knew something more subtle would do the trick?! Every time I use it, my face feels as soft as velvet! 

I have been using it for about 6 weeks now, and I feel so much more confident about my skin. I only ever have breakouts now if I don't wash my face thoroughly with this and my skin just looks more healthy! I highly suggest this product to those of you with combination skin who just can't escape the sometimes oily/ sometimes peeling dry cycle! It has become a part of my everyday skincare routine.

Let me know if you use it already or if you try it!

I received no compensation or anything for this review...just obsessed with this product and wanted to shout about it from the mountains!

Some Pawsitively Purrfect Pins

My blogging plans for this week were rudely interrupted by a test, papers, clinical and simulations... Fortunately I did well on my test yesterday (cardiac critical care, woo woo!) and just have classes, a clinical day and one more simulation to tackle before my week is over. Good thing my scrubs are purple, because living in my favorite color isn't so bad! 

I have been missing my cats at home after hearing some funny stories about them from my mom  this week and I turned to Pinterest for some cat stalking. I thought I would share my favorites (and most relatable) cat pins! I hope they make you smile a bit...even you non-cat lovers out there. 

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Cheers to getting halfway through the week! We are almost there!

Are you a cat person or a dog person?