happy tuesday friends! here’s another roundup of 10 random things i’ve been loving lately!
1. hydrojug water bottle – in bubblegum pink
you guys know how much i love my stanley (and just water bottles in general lol). but i finally decided to give hydrojug a try after hearing such amazing things, and i’m not gonna lie…i find myself reaching for this cup more often than my stanley. first of all – i LOVE this bubblegum pink color. but i also love that the straw CLOSES! so i can close the straw and put it in my tote and it doesn’t spill! also keeps your water cold forever and i just love how the cup / straw feels!
2. patrick ta foundation – if you’ve been following me for a while, you know that the hourglass foundation is like my holy grail foundation that i rarely stray from. but i recently bought the new patrick ta foundation and OMG Y’ALL. it is INCREDIBLE! it’s lightweight and looks so natural but also has this luminous glowy finish. the few times i’ve worn this i’ve gotten so many compliments on my makeup or skin. i bought this in the shade golden natural. truly cannot recommend this enough!
3. presumed innocent – okay michael & i jumped on the bandwagon and started watching presumed innocent on apple tv. i do not get hooked on shows very easily but let me tell ya…WE ARE HOOKED. we only have 2 episodes left and it’s killing me not to just finish it all at once haha but the only time we really have to watch a show is after we put the girls down at night, and i fall asleep at 9pm lol. it’s suspenseful but not too scary. the acting is SO good, and the storyline will completely hook you from the start!
4. 111skin mask – i’ve shared this sheet mask a few times on my stories but in case you missed those…this is one of the BEST face masks i’ve ever purchased. it’s pricy but it actually WORKS and you can see and feel the results after one use. i like to keep mine in the fridge for an extra cooling / depuffing effect. after using this one time though, my skin feels refreshed, hydrated, glowy, and depuffed! i love using this before a photoshoot or special event for the prettiest glowiest skin!
5. skimedica even & correct line – i’d been wanting to try skinmedica products for forever now but they aren’t cheap. so i bought a few of their products during a recent dermstore sale and absolutely LOVE them. i feel like my skin has honestly never looked so even & clear since i started using the below 3 products specifically:
they are medical grade products that have significantly helped to even my skin tone and texture, brighten dark spots, and reduce sun damage, which are all my biggest areas of concern when it comes to my skin!
6. amazon sunnies – i bought these amazon sunglasses a few years ago and wore them ALL the time but sadly lost them this winter. i just rebought them because i missed them so much haha and they were on sale for $12! they look so similar to krewe IMO and the quality is surprisingly good for them being so inexpensive!
7. anthro pumpkin & vanilla candle – i’ve shared this candle several times on stories now but O.M.G. i’ve lit it every night since i purchased it and everytime i do michael and i are both like “THIS CANDLE IS SO AMAZING”. it’s sweet without being TOO sweet and just smells so cozy and fall and happy and i cannot recommend it enough! i also think the jar is so beautiful!
8. untangle your emotions by jennie allen – i just finished this book which tbh…took me a while to start because i thought ‘i don’t need to read that book. i’m very aware of my emotions’ lol. but i was actually shocked how much i loved this book and how helpful it was for me in so many ways i didn’t even know i needed. this book is super helpful at not only helping you feel your emotions, but express them in a healthy way, share them with others, connect with others on a deeper level and in turn…connect with God on a deeper level. it felt so vulnerable and powerful all at the same time!
9. nike running shoes – i’m not typically a nike girl when it comes to running shoes, but decided to give these a try after reading amazing reviews about them. and i am OBSESSED. i try out TONS of different running shoes and end up returning alot haha. but these were a keeper and ones i’ve run in over and over again now. i’d say they are a great ‘race day’ shoe because they have this explsoive feel and help you run faster. so i might not wear this as an everyday training shoe per say but they are SO comfortable, so lightweight, and make you feel SO fast!
10. ciele bronze & protect SPF – you guys know how much i love finding products for a perfect ‘no makeup makeup’ look – for school dropoff, running errands, or even when i’m just staying home but still want to feel somewhat put together. i bought this serum from sephora about a month ago and have worn it almost everyday since. i mix a few drops with my tinted SPF and it gives you just a little bit of coverage and a bronzy glow. you can mix it into skincare, foundation, or just add anywhere for a little bit of warmth! it looks so natural and also hydrates your skin + gives you skin protection all at the same time!
thanks for reading friends! hope y’all have the best week!
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xo Lauren
