Simple Polka Dotted Skirt

This outfit post wasn't as easy as the last one to complete.  My husband and I need more practice with the camera, but we'll get there.  We headed around the Union Station area after Church to shoot these photos.  The weather was crisp and cool but the sun was doing something weird, which definitely tested my patience.  We tried, and hopefully next week will be better.

 Forever 21 tank, jean jacket, and bag | Old Navy Skirt | Shop Klassiq sandals 

Alex & Ani Bracelets | The Current Custom Necklace

This past weekend was pretty fun--I had a dance party by myself listening to the "La Bouche" Pandora station (points if you know who they are) after being inspired watching Night at the Roxbury (horrible movie, by the way).  I also saw the new Entourage movie, which was pretty awesome especially since I didn't care much for the show, and I tried out a new Korean BBQ spot.  It's back to work now, can't wait for the weekend already.

Josie Maran Rosey Mist

I am a huge fan of settings sprays for a multitude of reasons.  I used to use the MAC Fix +, which is still awesome, but I had the Josie Maran Rosey Mist and wanted to focus my attention on using that.  Apparently it's not in the regular rotation at Josie Maran or Sephora anymore, but the travel size is still available and there is one full-sized bottle left on Amazon.  Kind of weird that this product is discontinuing.  Get it while you can!

I'm obsessed with anything rose scented, especially when it's a light fragrance.  This spray has rose oil and it is the most refreshing scent ever.  The spray itself is a light mist that refreshes the skin.  Rosewater is generally detoxifying, so this is great on a hot day whether or not you're wearing makeup.



I like to spray this on my face before adding makeup to get an instant fresh feeling or after creating my makeup look to help the look appear less cakey.  When you spritz your face after putting on foundation, this mist helps blend the foundation into your skin better so it looks less like you're wearing makeup.

What are your favorite setting sprays?

Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion

I'm one of those people who never like to use different lotions or perfumes at the same time.  I devote a period of months to one perfume or one lotion.  In my current rotation is Fresh's Sugar Lemon Body Lotion.  Let me first preface my post by saying that I truly enjoy Fresh as a brand.  Their scents are amazing and just about every product I've used from them leaves your skin feeling soft and/or smelling fresh.  So I decided to try one of their body lotions and I have really been enjoying it!

The sugar lemon body lotion smells just as the name suggests - like sugary citrus fruit.  It smells expensive, almost like something you'd find in a five star hotel bathroom.  It leaves my skin feeling hydrated and silky smooth and the scent lingers in a subtle and beautiful way that lasts all day.  The lotion retails for $22.50 and lasts quite a while.  It also works well in the spring and summer months and doesn't feel thick on the skin.  It's a perfect consistency for this time of year and moisturizes perfectly after a nice warm shower.

Do you love Fresh products?  If so, what are your favorites?  Leave a comment below!

Folly Beach

My husband and I drove from Greenville, South Carolina to Charleston to celebrate our anniversary.  Charleston is one of my favorite cities in the world because it provides the romance of Paris with southern gentility and hospitality, but it also is rich in Gullah culture.  Most importantly, however, it is near a ton of beaches.

I love beaches.  When I vacation, I look for a beach-y spot.  One of my summer bucket list items was to have a beach day.  While in Charleston, we decided to go to Folly Beach, which is only a 20 minute drive away.  It is an interesting place that reminds me a lot of smaller towns in Hawaii, something like Kihei.  I would love to say we spent the whole day at the beach, but we didn't.  That was our intention, but things kept getting in our way.  We eventually made it to the beach and laid in the sun while we read our kindles.  I've been reading Tina Fey's Bossypants, which is pretty good.  I do love a good comedienne-authored book.

I really enjoyed Folly Beach although you wouldn't be able to tell from the picture below.  I guess I look perturbed when I'm posing or something.  Anyway, my red tankini is from Target.  I got it on clearance for like $12.

Almost Heaven, Blue Ridge Mountains

Years ago when I first met my husband, he took me to Caesar's Head, which is a State Park in South Carolina in his hometown.  It was a beautiful place with a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains,  which is a part of the Appalachian Mountains.  I still remember my husband (then my boyfriend) wearing overalls, which I thought was super embarrassing  but was really just a part of his South Carolina "culture" I guess.    

Today we decided to head up to Caesar's Head again after six years and see the sights.  We are back in South Carolina for an anniversary trip and are having a relaxing blast.  We checked out Blythe Sholls, which is a really cool waterfall where the water is super cold.  We said we'd go back sometime with our swimsuits.

Me and hubby at Blythe Sholls

After the waterfall, we headed up to Bald Rock, which lets you see a good view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Bald Rock also has spray painted names of lovers and friends all over its surface.  I remember six years ago saying we'd come back and spray paint our names.  We forgot again this trip.

Me on Bald Rock

Blue Ridge Mountains

On our drive back from the Mountains, we stopped at a little farmers market-type place and picked up some goodies.  We got jarred pickles, blackberries, and of course my favorite summer fruit--peaches!

Peaches!

We had a great time and I got to cross another activity off of my summer bucket list.  I love nature.  I love greenery and trees and the Blue Ridge Mountains offer me everything I want to see.  I had such a great time just walking around and setting my eyes on God's creation.  Being at the Blue Ridge Mountains made me miss that song "Take Me Home"by John Denver I used to listen to.  Being at the mountains was almost heaven.

Summer Playlist

Lately I haven't been interested in much music other than what reminds me of my childhood. As a middle schooler, I loved our local rock station, which played bands like Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Everclear, 311, and the like. I find myself listening to that same local radio station today. And what is interesting is that the station plays the same music that I loved as an 8th grader. Is it because good music is hard to come by these days? Whatever it is, I'm loving this trip to the past. I made a summer playlist of those songs including a couple of newer songs that I find myself loving, despite my feelings of nostalgia. I hope you enjoy the music!