Friday Five

1. It's hard for me to find products that work for my skin because my skin is so easily irritated. This is why I am usually very hesitant to work with skincare companies or test out new skin care without doing extensive research on the products. With that said, I've sworn by Caudalie's detox mask for a while now and can truly say that it is genuinely one of the masks that makes my skin look the best the next day, so when they reached out to me to send over some products you could just imagine how excited I was about it.So far the new products I've tried from them are the followingGlycolic peel : Great for removing layer of dead skin and revealing brighter more even skin. it is also very gentle compared to other chemical exfoliants I've tried so it is perfect for sensitive skin.Beauty elixir : One of my absolute favorites so far, this stuff makes my skin so plump and hydrated, my skin really loves this stuff. I spray it on right after cleansing and to set my makeup and it seriously makes my makeup look soooo much better & makes my face feel so smooth.Vinosource moisturizing sorebet  : Such a great lightweight yet very hydrating moisturizer, you can use it for both daytime and nighttime use. However, I prefer this one for daytime.Premier cru the serum: I think this is the product that has made the biggest difference in my skin in the shortest amount of time, honestly this is a little bit of magic in a bottle. I apply this at night after cleansing and my skin looks so plump and even the next morning, it also feels EXTREMELY soft.Premier cru cream: I've been applying this at night right after the serum and while it is not the heaviest moisturizer out there it sufficiently hydrates and moisturizes my skin and I think that it boosts the results of the serum.Overall, I am so happy with the way my skin has been looking since I incorporated these products into my routine and I will definitely be repurchasing some of them once I run out.

2. As most of you may know I absolutely love the Glossier You perfume so I am so excited that they came out with something so innovative and travel friendly, the solid form! I can just slip this into my purse and have it with me on the go and it is so fun to put on. It is basically a solidified balm that you rub your fingers on and can just put on your skin, surprisingly it does a very good job at transferring the scent onto your skin, just as if you were to have sprayed it on.You can receive 20% off your first glossier order by shopping with me HERE3. The TV show that has been consuming my life lately is Outlander. If you guys ever read my post on finding inspiration you would know that one of my main sources of inspiration is television, specifically shows or movies that speak to my aesthetic. I definitely recommend you give it a watch if you have not seen it, I still haven't finished it yet but so far it's a really great show and a beautiful innovative story.4. Mejuri is launching their latest "boyfriend collection" on Monday the 19th and I'm really loving how bold yet minimal this piece is. I really appreciate pieces that you can just throw on and go and you don't really have to think much about it because it makes a statement all on it's own.There is limited stock on this collection so be sure to sign up for early access HERE5. We are going to start working on our faux fireplace soon and here are some inspo pictures that have been hyping me up to get started on this project.

Favorite Dainty Rings

It is no surprise that I have a little bit of a ring obsession. I don't really own a lot of jewelry but I have noticed that I have a bit of a ring collection going on so I wanted to share some of my favorite rings with you. 

When it comes to jewelry, or pretty much anything for that matter, I like simplicity and versatility. I want my rings to be able to go with everything and even though I like to wear a lot of rings all at once, I don't want it to look like I'm wearing brass knuckles. With that said, I am very happy with the collection I have so far. Here are some of my favorite/most worn pieces.

1. This is one of my newest rings and it has already become one of my absolute favorites. It is a signet ring with a G engraved on it and I wear it on my pinky. 

2. One of my favorite stones are opal stones so I really love this dual ring which has a white opal stone and a black diamond on top, I love how unique it is. 

3. I love evil eye jewelry but sometimes I feel like they could be a little over the top so I love how subtle this evil eye ring is compared to others I've seen. 

4. Love the black diamonds on this ring. I actually got this one here but I don't see it on the site anymore but mejuri makes something almost identical.

5. I feel like everyone needs a dainty white diamond ring and this one  is perfect by itself or stacked with others.

6. I've been obsessed with circular jewelry/accessories lately so I had to have this 360 ring in my collection, it is so simple yet makes such a statement.

7. Everyone needs the perfect stacking rings and I have these from mejuri. I have a smaller size for my pinky and a larger size for my other fingers.

8. This is my only midi ring and I love how I can adjust it to fit almost all of my fingers. 

9.This is another one of my favorite stacking rings but I also love wearing this one on my thumb or by itself. 

As far as quality, It comes down to how long you want your jewelry to last. I have dabbled in inexpensive jewelry purchases here and there and time after time the jewelry goes bad within months ( just my experience) so to me it is worth spending a little more on jewelry that is going to last. As long as you know that it is a classic piece that will not go out of style anytime soon or ever, I think it is worth spending a bit more. 

Friday Five

1. Finally got a chair for my vanity. Scored this little guy off of eBay. There are actually a lot of the same styles if you just search mid-century Hollywood regency chair. I really like mixing vintage with mid-century. I don't like to have the same of one style everywhere so I'm very happy with the way that it looks. I know that urban outfitters makes a similar one but I like the fact that this metal is a more true-gold as opposed to a spray-painted bronze. 

I also really love how this one came with a vintage seat cushion, after searching forever for one of these chairs I couldn't find one that had a cushion that I liked or a cushion at all so I'm happy I stumbled across this one.

I kind of feel fancy sitting in it. It reminds me of old Hollywood vanity chairs... all I need is a big glamorous robe and one of those long cigar sticks. " Fetch me some waterrr Stewart!" *in some kind of British accent* ... (Stewart is my fake servant.)

HA, kidding. 

But seriously, thats what it feels like sitting here.

2. I've been eyeing this print from society 6 for a while so I finally got it. I think it's the perfect touch to any bedroom since it's, what appears to be, a male and female outline intertwined together. I've mentioned how I love this type of art before so I'm very much in love with this piece. I need to get a frame for it, I'm thinking a simple brass or gold-toned one.

I will be purchasing more of this minimal line-art style soon for other places of the house. 

3. You probably saw this post on IG but how pretty are these Halo earrings and necklace?! I'm the type of person who NEVER takes off my earrings or my necklace. I basically find something that I really like and wear it until I can't anymore. I love how minimal and simple these pieces are and I'm really digging circle jewelry at the moment. 

4. Testing this mask out this week, tried it for the first time yesterday and so far I really like it. I have tried Drunk Elephant in the past and really love this brand, they are on the pricier side but seriously worth every penny, in my experience. 

This mask is a chemical exfoliant, similar to their glycolic night serum but much more potent. In my opinion, I think that if you're going to invest in something this expensive it makes a lot more sense to buy something that is more potent and use it once a week as opposed to something less potent ( that costs more) and is meant to be used every night. 

You will not run out of this product as quickly. And you actually get more of this product than of the night serum so I don't really understand why this is cheaper.

Still have to try it out for a longer period of time, if I end up liking it a lot you'll probably see it in my favorites at the end of the month :)

5. Last week I received this beauty of a lens and I am so incredibly happy with it. I finally got a chance to test it out and the hype is legitimate. I realize that this isn't the cheapest lens out there but if you're familiar with Sony lenses or photography in general you know that this is actually a great price for the lens that you are getting. And surprisingly, it is cheaper that my Zeiss lenses and I actually like it a little more than those (for photos). Plus, I am a firm believer in buying things that make you happy... as long as you're eating and paying your bills do whatever the hell you want. 

It's my first 85mm and the lowest aperture in any lens that I've every purchased ( I know, I know.. lol where have I been?)... I'm going to have a difficult time putting it down. In love. 

If you own a Sony camera & you're on the fence about this one... get off the fence & walk to your nearest tech store.

See you next week! xx

Friday Five

1. Got some goodies from Mejuri yesterday. I own 4 of their rings & I cannot express in words how much I love this brand. They create some of the most beautiful designs I've ever seen in jewelry. The majority of their pieces are very simple and minimal but believe me when I tell you that the quality is amazing. 

Stay tuned on my Instagram to see how I style these. 

2. Installed my sconce from my old room. You can see my old room tour here.  

I do not think that in order to create a beautiful space you need to spend a lot of money. A lot of the pieces I own for my house are either vintage, from target, Ikea or other affordable stores.  You don't need to be ballin' to create a home that you really love. 

However, I am a firm believer in choosing where to spend your money. Accent pieces such as lighting are where I tend to splurge a bit more because they are the finishing touches that really bring everything together. Don't get me wrong, I've found beautiful lighting for affordable prices but throwing in some cool, unique pieces even if they are a bit on the pricier side here & there really add character to your home, in my opinion.

3. Remember the super bounce I talked about in last weeks Friday five? LOVING IT. I put it on after I cleanse my face in the morning and at the end of the day I notice that my skin looks so plump and hydrated, sometimes I don't even use a moisturizer and it works really well by itself. Another win from glossier, can't say I'm surprised though. 

They also released their birthday balm dot com yesterday and you guysssss, it seriously smells so good you'll want to eat it ! Plus it has the most beautiful subtle holographic shimmer inside. 

20% off your first glossier order HERE. 

4. This bathroom transformation is probably my favorite thing on the internet right now. I cannot think of a single thing I dislike about this bathroom. It's perfect. I seriously think Bre has the best decor style & she has inspired me a lot in my home. You should definitely follow her if you don't already. 

5. Finally got our woven shade up! We opted for a cordless shade in the kitchen to avoid having the string hanging on the side & being in the way. It looks so flush and we are obsessed! Can't wait to slowly put these shades around the whole house. Since our house consists of mostly huge sliding doors, putting shades on the entire house is very expensive so we have to do it slowly. We are so happy with the quality of these shades though.  It's crazy how the finishing touches really transform a space.

- Just wanted to give a quick thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my youtube channel, I hit 20k this week which is why I'm including it in my Friday Five. It's so bizarre & cool that 20,000 people liked my videos enough to hit that little button. I appreciate you all. xx

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