10 Things I LOVE...

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1. Chic and white.  2. Whip that hair.  3. Could he be any cuter?!  4. So true.  5. Carrot cake doughnuts.  6. Nothing I love more than peach season.  7. I adore this braided crown!  8. A lovely large horse print.  9. Choppy bangs.  10. A hidden pink gem.  

Peace and Love, 

Em

10 Things I LOVE...

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1. Blueberry brownies.  2. White tee & cut-offs.  3. Water slide.  4. Simple & lovely.  5. Wild.  6. Peonies are my favorite.  7. Adventurer.  8. Popsicle party backdrop.  9. Blue stairs perfect for any beach house.  10. The ideal couple.  

Peace and Love, 

Em

Summer Reading...

Beginning the summer with a reading list of 58 books was way too optimistic. So far I've read about 6 books this summer, which isn't bad but there are so many books that I want to read! In these final weeks of summer I am determined to cross three more books off of my list. Wish me luck! 

Did you read any books this summer that you loved?! I'm always looking for new recs :) 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Take Me Back...

Last Thursday my friend Haylee and I took what will probably be our last beach trip of the summer :(  We drove up to Rehoboth and spent the day laying out on the beach. We spent time wandering into some of the local shops, buying souvenir t-shirts, and sipping on fresh dairy-free smoothies. These day trips to the beach are one of the things I will miss most about summer. So for right now I am going to relish in the thought of my feet in the sand and sea-salt air in my hair....

Peace and Love,
Em

WV...

Last weekend I went with my mom and grandparents out to WV for their family reunion. I went along last year and decided to go again this year since it will probably be the last time I am able to go for a while. It was really nice to be able to spend some time with family members that I don't get to see that often! The weekend included conversations that lasted until 2 am, roaming around Fayetteville, and a great dinner at the King Tut Drive-In where we had everything burgers and black raspberry milkshakes. Not to mention the fact that the rainy drive home through the smokey mountains was quite dreamy :)  

Peace and Love, 

Em

10 Things I LOVE...

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1. Beautiful Mykonos.  2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites.  3. Best friends on the road.  4. Giant book wall.  5. Pretty jewelry dishes.  6. Esther 4:14.  7. Pink and glittery.  8. White peach and green tea bellini. YUM!  9. Color blocked door.  10. Summer love.   

Peace and Love, 

Em

Beach Daze (A Playlist)...

August is flying by and as Summer is coming to an end I am squeezing in a few last day trips to the beach. To me, there's nothing more relaxing than laying in the sand while the sun beats down on you and the salt water swarms around you with the breeze. I always love making playlists for days spent at the beach! Give me a good book and some great music to listen to and I could lay out for hours. I hope that the rest of you are making the most of your summer and getting in plenty of beach time! Enjoy.

Peace and Love, 

Em

10 Things I LOVE...

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1. SJP.  2. Love this!  3. This smoothie looks AH-mazing!  4. Dreamy cottage.  5. Perfect colors for summer.  6. The 10 best Ice Cream Sandwiches in San Fran.  7. Pretty eye masks.  8. Beautiful neutrals.  9. A teal tub and tiled floors.  10. A whole lotta sparkle. 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Current Beauty Staples...

These days I am always looking for ways to achieve a natural look while still having a little fun with my makeup. While most days I try to keep it simple I also frequently get the urge to rock a cat eye or wear a bright lip. Recently I have stumbled upon a few products that I am just loving and I thought I'd share! 

The majority of my new favorite products are by Benefit. I've always loved Benefit- they're packaging is super cute- but the only thing I've ever purchased is their perfume (it's my favorite!). While in Nashville my cousin gave me a few samples to try and I feel head over heels for them.  

First up is the Sugarbomb Ultra Plush Lipgloss. This lipgloss has the perfect amount of shimmer and is a beautiful nudey-pink color. I'll wear it all by itself or on top of a lipstick and it always looks perfect! 

Lately I've been obsessed with trying different mascaras. I'm not one to wear false lashes so I'm always on the hunt for a mascara that will provide me with the best volume and length. Benefit's They're Real Mascara is seriously one of the best mascaras I have ever tried!

Next, is Benefit's The POREfessional. This pro balm acts as the perfect primer and it minimizes the look of pores. I have never been one to use primer in the past but a few of my girlfriends were raving about it so I just had to try. My skin feels so smooth after using this and I can definitely tell a difference in the appearance of my foundation. Along the same lines is the Boi-ing Concealer. I have always struggled with dark circles under my eyes and blemishes. This concealer is by far my favorite of any that I have tried. It is so smooth and glides on while lasting all day long and covering up all types of imperfections. I also love that it looks so natural and you can't even tell that you have makeup on!

Finally, I have to mention my favorite lipstick! I have to say that I'm a sucker for lipsticks and lipglosses. If I am at the store and see something I like, I buy it, even if I have more than enough at home. However, there is one lipstick that is my tried and true and that I use all the time. It's Snob by MAC and it's the perfect balance between a natural color and a pop of pink. Like I said, I tend to keep my makeup pretty simple these days, so a pretty pop of color goes a long way!

What are some of your favorite beauty products? What's the one beauty item you can't leave home without- I'd love to hear!

Peace and Love,
Em

Currently...

Reading // "Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald" by Therese Anne Fowler. I've just started this book so I don't know what to make of it yet. Fitzgerald has to be one of my favorite authors though so I'm excited to learn a little bit more about his lady. 

Listening to // Anthropologie's playlists on Spotify. The music is always so cool and chill- I love listening to it at work! You can find all the playlists here. 

Feeling Thankful // For time spent with friends and family. I'm so thankful that I've been able to spend quality time with my dearest friends and family over the summer making memories and living life. 

Thinking About // Future goals and plans. There's so much I want to do in life and I just need to figure out how to get started. Working on making plans and getting things organized for some big adventures.

Eating // Golden Oreos. There aren't too many sweets that I'm addicted to but there's just something about Oreos that always makes it hard to just have a couple. Lately I've been a fan of the Golden Oreos- they are just so yummy! My sister also had me try the Birthday Cake Oreos- ummm, delicious!

Watching // Old episodes of Psych and Grey's Anatomy. Also, NY Med has become my guilty pleasure (do you watch this show? I don't know why but I love it). I'm also thinking about re-watching True Detective before summer's out. 

Bummed out on // The fact that summer is almost over. But let's not dwell on the fact....

Loving // Coconut-scented anything and everything! I've always loved the scent of coconut but lately I just can't get enough whether it's a candle, body spray, or shower gel. It's all SO good and perfect for summer! 

Peace and Love,
Em

10 Things I LOVE...

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1. These look too good to eat!  2. Great summer style.  3. Beach polaroids.  4. A stunning black and white facade.  5. Girl crush.  6. Handsome Harry.  7. Pineapples & summer just go hand in hand.  8. Three lovelies.  9. Ying-yang.  10. Riffling through pages.  

Peace and Love, 

Em

July In Retrospect...

Here's the round up for July: 

1. The month started off with us celebrating the 4th. 

2. I spent a perfect day at the beach with two ladies who I love. 

3. I took the most fabulous trip to Nashville. 

I really sucked at blogging in the month of June and I promise to be better in August! I can't believe there is only one month of summer left but I am going to try and make the most of it :) 

Peace and Love, 

Em