sunshine and summertime

Hello my lovely, faithful, ever-encouraging chickens!I GOT DRESSED!and took pictures... I didn't know how much I had missed it.I FINALLY got batteries for my camera and even though my tri-pod is AWOL, I propped my camera beauty on my Jeep and went bonkers.

I definitely was hankerin' for a taste of my old routine, and I got to skip work dress code today because DUH... IT'S SUMMER!I hope you guys excuse the car-as-a-tri-poddyness of these pictures and focus on my new favorite top in the world.  I never knew love would come in such a color, but it DOES!  My new best friend is named MK and I don't care who knows it.  Scored those shades by him at TJ Maxx too!

you can call me crazy eyes, if you want.

I will be spending my day drinking iced coffee, making up scavenger hunt riddles for 8 weeks of summer camp, & buying toys with someone else's money.

Don't hate me too much, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it.

A Whole Lotta Pinning Goin' On

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Hey Ya'll! It's ME... the merrymaker who is so happy this is the last week of school :) :) :)Seriously, I have never been so happy to greet summer with open arms.I can't wait until I can get back in to a routine that involves taking pictures of these amazing clothes I have been wearing.  First my batteries died, then my camera cord went AWOL, then I had no wi-fi, and now I am just too lazy.  GO figure!
Here's your daily dose of merrymaking:

These presh pups

Classy tea cups

I want this dress

Best floating candle ever.

Hope you enjoy the sharing of beautiful items from the interwebs.Is there any lovely things you have seen lately?I'd love for you to share them with me.XOXO little chickens.

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend little chickens!

I will be without internet for most of it, so I hope to have a relaxing, book reading, restful weekend!

I just picked up the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins!

I will be enjoying a few beverages and the book, hopefully by a friend's pool :)Have an amazing weekend!

Thirsty Thursday

As I trudge through the last 1.5 weeks of my real job before summer vacation begins-- I will be returning to my roots: sharing things I love, drinks I wish I were drinking (poolside), and products that I am obsessed with, and I hope to get dressed once or twice.  I hope you enjoy, little chickens.

Here's a beverage that I am super duper looking forward to making this (or any) Thursday evening:

Drink Recipe found here

Blackberry Bourbon Sour

For one drink... but let's be honest, you'll want to 5x this recipe :)

2 ounces high-quality bourbon whiskey (Tuthilltown, Makers Mark, or Bulleit)

2⁄3 ounces lemon juice 5 fresh blackberries, plus 3 for garnish 1 teaspoon superfine sugar (or simple syrup) Fresh mint

❶ In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, blackberries, and sugar. Shake well. As you shake, the blackberries will get mashed and flavor the drink.

Pour in glass, and garnish if you want... but I just drink my down! Enjoy!

current obsession: {cosmetics review}

I'm not the kind of girl to find an AMAZING product and keep it to myself.Thus, I want to share with you TWO of the amazing drugstore cosmetics items I have purchased and tried out in the past few weeks.

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1. L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professionals Color Correcting PrimerI purchased the Green for Anti-Redness.$12.99 at Walgreens.
Description: Professional Color Correcting Primers glide on smoothly to immediately correct and improve the look of your complexion. 
Review:I have had serious issues with allergy hives and welps all over my face and neck, and I was desperate to find a product that would mask the redness without being too heavy.  The green tint of the primer not only covered up the red FLAWLESSLY, but it works as a great primer for keeping my makeup in place all day.  I was so surprised to get such great results because some of the online reviews spoke of a "Shrek" like glow. But, listen chickens, if you HAVE redness cause my blemishes or what-have-you, then the green tint is PERFECT.
Conclusion:You will have to wear a foundation or powder over it.  It is not a one step fix it, but if you have redness that has not been fixed by any other product, give it a chance. I hope you try it and have good results, let me know!

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2. Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (w/ SPF 30)

I purchased the product at Walgreens, for $12.99 on sale, regular priced $16.99

Description: 

Clinically proven Total Soy Complex and natural light diffusers work to naturally even out skin tone and immediately reflect light to bring out skin's natural radiance.

Review:

I have been out of tinted moisturizer for quite a while.  I used to use the Cover Girl product, but I believe it was discontinued.  In the summer months, I like the wear little makeup and the coverage of a tinted moisturizer is just enough coverage PLUS sun protection.  The Aveeno is everything I could have hoped for and more. The coverage is superb, and when I wear it on bare face, I don't have to wear foundation or powder.  We all know how important it is to wear SPF ALL the time, and this product makes it a one step #WIN.

Conclusion:

Don't forget how importnat it is to also apply sunscreen products to your neck as well.

The product is a bit steep, so check for a markdown for best deal!

I wear the primer under the moisturizer and have perfect color and coverage ALL day!

Let me know if you try any of these products.

Happy hump day, chickens!