Spring dress

As I mentioned in the purse post below, Target has the new Liberty of London collection for a short time. As I was perusing the items I tried on a few shirts and dresses. I really needed something to wear to Vegas. I like the way this dress fits and the colors are so me. I think with a pair of heels and a handsome date this will be great for dinner and Cirque du Soleil. :)

#55 Designer purse

Sadly the Etsy bag I bought had to be sent back :( When it arrived the fabric was so dark brown that it was almost black. Which was not at all like it was pictured. The Etsy seller was really awesome and let me return it for a full refund since I didn't love it.

I was super sad to have no new bag, but then I was wandering Target on Friday and they had started stocking the Liberty of London collection a few days early! I really lucked out and was able to snag this bag. I love it! It is so springy and fun. It is much bigger than the bags I normally carry so I might have a hard time adjusting.

Then, since the bag was only $19.99 I decided to also snag the wallet. :)

#56 Fountain for the Patio

Finally after two years we have finished the fountain for the patio! There have been quite a few words exchanged between us and the fountain. That is why it has taken so long. We would just get frustrated and leave it for a month or two and come back.

As of today it is finished! Tomorrow is another story. We could go out tomorrow and the whole thing could have fallen apart. That is how well this project has gone.

Here is a little video clip to enjoy the sound of it :)

Beauty Products I Love

Those of you that know me in real life, know that I am pretty low maintenance when it comes to my beauty routine. However, I love to keep my skin hydrated and looking healthy. The following products are products that I love and use on a daily basis.

First up is Cover Girl's Lash Exact mascara. Even though I have really dark hair, my lashes are blond and look non-existent. I almost never leave the house without putting on mascara (which, aside from chap stick, is all the make-up I normally wear). What I love about this mascara is that it doesn't clump and it looks really natural.

This product is the newest in my skin care line-up. It is L'Oreal's new Go 360 Clean - Deep Exfoliating Scrub with scrublet. My sister and I have the misfortune of inheriting our dad's large pores. This means that no matter what I do they are visibly huge through my nose, cheeks and chin. Since they are so big they clog easily and I have found that this wash does a great job of cleaning them out and keeping them clean.

In the winter I get really dry skin, especially on my arms and legs. Most of the deep moisturizers I have tried have left me feeling greasy or sticky. This Body Butter from Say Yes to Carrots is amazing! It got rid of my dry flaky patches in two days and leaves your skin smooth and soft.

I love the lip butters from Say Yes to Carrots so much that I gave them out as Christmas gifts to other people. Not only does it feel and smell great, but it is also organic. Yum! I love the mint flavor, but I also carry the melon one with me to switch things up.

This moisturizer is my #1 must have product. If I could only have one item on a deserted island, this would be it. I love how it feels on my face, it doesn't make me feel/look greasy. It also has SPF 28 to protect me from sun damage. It is such a great product that even my hubby uses it. It has diminished his sun damage (broken vessels) to the point where they are gone or no longer noticeable. Love!

These two products I don't necessarily use on a daily basis. Along with large pores I inherited dark under eyes. There is not much I can do about it, but when they are particularly bad or I want to look a bit brighter I use the eye brightening cream and the under eye roller. The eye roller reduces puffiness and lightens the coloring by way of caffeine. The eye cream helps to cover up the darkness. I also use it under my make-up when I do actually wear it.

There you have it. Those are my essential beauty items. I hope someone finds this list helpful!