THANK GOD FOR SHOPPING! UO, H&M, SEPHORA.

Hey xx

Now that my 9 day span of break has started I can get all of my blogging issues sorted out properly. Yay! I'm so happy we have ski week at our school, all the other schools only have a 4 day weekend.

Anyways, from Urban Outfitters I bought a beautiful indigo satin shirt from Sparkle and Fade. It is absolutely gorgeous and clings amazingly to the body, it has some details along the front and has a zipper back. I also got a necklace with a feather, stone, and crystal, which I might return since I have something similar. I think it's pretty though! I did buy some high waisted shorts from BDG but I returned those. I find they ride up too much, not a cute look.

From Sephora I just stalked up on my NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, Make Up For Ever HD Concealer, and Soap & Glory Dr. Spot.

From H&M I got a laser cut cream colored lace tank top for layering over bikinis. I absolutely can't wait for summer, I want to wear it so bad. I also got a super tiny black bandage denim mini skirt, I always find really great items at H&M. Finally I got a pair of new black tights. That's all for my shopping!!

xoxo, gracieee

SEPHORA AND NORDSTROMS BEAUTY HAUL (SHOP MAC, COOK MAC & MAC VERA COLLECTIONS)

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Even though I'm dreadfully tired I just had to take pictures of my Sephora/Nordstroms Haul.

From Sephora, I've been waiting for this package for AGES haha, I got the Bumble & Bumble Creme De Coco Conditioner and Ole Henricksen Rub & Buff Body Scrub.

Both smell absolutely divine, the conditioner is supposedly super moisturizing and has lots of shimmer in it for reflective, glossy hair. I've used the Ole body scrub before and it smells like lemon grass, so yummy!! I also got a couple samples and a FREE Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Balm in Waikiki. That's like a 15 dollar value, so happy. The color looks great and I actually had this in my Sephora wish list for quite a bit. What luck!!

From Nordstroms I bought back ups of my face cleanser and brightening serum. I also bought a foundation pump, which I desperately needed. Finally, I got MAC Pearlglide Eyeliner in Undercurrent. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY, THIS IS THE MOST CREAMIEST EYELINER IN THE WHOLE WORLD. I have tried them all and this is as soft as butter! THE COLOR. HOLY COW. I MIGHT BE TIRED (EXCUSE THE CAPS) BUT SERIOUSLY IT'S A TURQUOISE WITH GOLDEN SPARKLES. The lighting right now is horrid so I didn't want to take a swatch photo. Anyways it's amazing. I also got MAC's lipstick in Innocence Beware, a lovely pale pink shade.

That's all!

xoxo, gracieee

QUICK SEPHORA HAUL & A BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

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I went to Sephora today and picked up two products.

First off the Fresh Soy Face Exfoliant since I needed a good face scrub, I thought this would go well with my Soy Face Cleanser.

Next I got the Guerlain Kiss Kiss Lip Lift, which is just a lip primer. It's a concealer shade and plumps up the lips so that none of my lipstick/lip gloss settles into my lip lines.

I also made muffins - yum!!

xoxo, gracieee

MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE

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So I was taking my time with my skincare this morning, so I decided to give you guys a little tutorial of what I do. (I don't know why I took a picture of the bubbles in the start...)

I begin by applying my Clean and Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser, I mainly use this because the little beads in it leave a refreshing, tingling feeling on my skin. Also, the little shimmer particles add a soft luster to my skin, which I love. The original (orange) version of this was one of my favorites, you could try that too.

Then I wipe NARS Hydrating Freshening Lotion all over my face with a cotton pad. It sounds like a moisturizer, but it's actually a very liquidy gel toner. It takes off the top two layers of your skin so that all your skincare products can easily sink in and do their magic!

To help brighten up my skin even more and help get rid of any tiny bumps I use First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads. For acne I dab on Soap and Glory Dr. Spot Invisible Spot Fighting Gel. Both have lactic acid, which does wonders. 

Since I have dry skin I love Clinique Moisturesurge, its lightweight and keeps my skin soft and smooth. For more glow (I like fresh skin as you can see!) I apply NARS Brightening Serum. Of course I finish with sunscreen, in my case L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Shield.

xoxo, gracieee