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I normally never use the same nail polish color back to back.  But for the past three weeks I have been using this Hot Pink nail polish by Butter London!

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I have received so many compliments, so I knew I had to share on my blog!!!

Unfortunately, I peeled off the color name when I received this nail polish awhile ago…so I can’t tell you the specific color.  But it is a hot pink shade (I know the picture makes it look more red) that dries completely matte.  I am not the biggest fan of the matte nail polishes so I have been adding a thin layer of top coat.

Cheers!

Michelle

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Last year I was gifted a Coralista Blush by Benefit but never really got around testing it out.  I will be honest…I have always been a NARS blush fanatic, so I really haven’t tried any other brand of blush.

So the Coralista blush sat at the bottom of my makeup stash until a few weeks ago when I was trying to purge a bunch of unused and old makeup.  And can I just say, that this blush is fracking amazing?!  I have absolutely no idea why I didn’t try it sooner…especially with all of the vlogs and blogs out there about this particular product!!

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I definitely used a heavy hand in the swatch above.  I tend to apply just a sheer swipe of the blush to my cheeks for that perfect “coral-y” summer glow.

 Cheers!

-Michelle

 

 

 

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Sorry for the lack of posts the past couple of weeks. I have been extremely sick with laryngitis and pneumonia and haven’t been able muster the energy to post anything. I just wanted to thank everyone who commented or sent emails enquiring how I was doing…I am feeling much, much better now.

So I have been meaning to blog about this for sometime…but I have some exciting news! I am going to Chicago with one of my best friends this summer!! I have never visited the “windy city” and it has always been on my list of cities I want to travel to!

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So far we don’t really have any set plans while we are there. Honestly, we just plan to sorta “eat” our way through the city…maybe take in a few shows…and check out the cool architecture!

OMG, I can’t wait to try my first deep dish pizza while I am there!!!  Please comment or email me with any suggestions of things I should do or see while in Chicago!!

Cheers!

Michelle

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Call me G.I. Jane…I need a long military green vest stat!!!

I love the fact that you can pretty much throw a vest over any sort of outfit (dress, sweater, shorts & a tank) and you instantly look effortlessly cool.

Seriously, how cute are these?!

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(all images are from We Heart It)

I even went out shopping with a friend this weekend in hopes of finding myself the perfect vest.  Unfortunately, luck was not on our side…but I did manage to find some rather cute accessories that I will have to blog about in the near future!

So the hunt continues!  I will definitely keep you posted if I find one!

Cheers!

-Michelle

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As you all know, I love maps…and for those of you who don’t know about my love, you can read about it here, here, and here. :)

Lately, I have been on the hunt for a watch with a map background.  I am thinking of something more along the lines of an oversized mens watch…something with a leather band and a little wear.

 Here are a few pictures so you can get a better idea of what I am envisioning:

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How neat are these?!  I am keeping my eyes open, but let me know if any of you happen to see an awesome map watch out there that I must have!

Cheers!

-Michelle

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For some reason the idea of having a “Bucket List” has come up in various conversations throughout the past couple of weeks and it got me to thinking…why have I never compiled an actual Bucket List?

I mean we all have some sort of mental checklist of things that we want to do before we die.  So why not actually put mine down in writing?!

So here it goes:

1. Touch Foot On Every Continent:  Plan and simple…I suffer from the disease known as “Wanderlust.”  The ONLY cure out there is to travel and experience each and every single culture out there.

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2. Become Fluent in Another Language: While I consider myself to be conversational in both Korean and Tagalog, I really want to be completely fluent in both.

3. Shoplift: Now before you get your panties all in a bunch…I would definitely shoplift something small, definitely under a buck.  Like a few gummy worms from the candy bin at the grocery store.  And lets be honest, I would probably get too scared and eat the candy and leave some money by the cash register before I left the premises…but I feel like I am the ONLY one on the planet who didn’t shoplift something while a teenager.

4. Pony Rides:  My parents wouldn’t buy me a pony when I was a child.  So I would like to purchase my own pony, attach a unicorn horn to its head and have someone throw glitter into the air while we “prance” around a grassy field…I am NOT joking.

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5. Open up a Doughnut Shop: Honestly, I believe this would be the most “stress free” job ever!  I mean who gets mad about ordering up a dozen doughnuts?! Yup, that would be absolutely no one!

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6. Crab Fishing: I know what you are thinking…”she seems like the last person on Earth who would ever want to go crab fishing!”  And I would have to agree with you…but around 6-7 years ago I became addicted to the show “The Deadliest Catch,” and ever since then it has been my secret obsession.  My parents and siblings think it is so funny that I am pretty much a Bering Sea expert and I can tell you what type of crab (King, Opilio, ect.) are currently in season.  By the way, I am vegetarian…I haven’t eaten crab in over 15 years.

7. Learn to Ride a Skateboard: And I don’t just mean ride it a little bit down the street and call it good…I mean I want to be able to really be able to ride around and maybe pull a few tricks.  Anyone remember that show “Rob and Big” on MTV?!  Giant Skateboard and Mini Pony!!!

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8. Host a Mega Party:  I would invite every single person I have ever known and have one GIANT par-tay!  We would eat good food, drink the best wines, and have the most insane DJ’s ever.  There would be a giant video game wall where you could play Duck Hunt, and for the “non gamers” there would be a big game of Red Rover going on.  There would even be a cupcake tower…rainbow chip of course.  And there definitely would be a lot of glitter and glow sticks involved!

9.  Prince Edward Island:  I have been obsessed with Anne of Green Gables since I was in 2nd grade…check out my blog post about it here.  While in High School my BFF and I made a pact that we would one day travel to the Lake of Shining Waters together and do the Anne of Green Gables tour one day.  Yes, there is an actual Anne of Green Gables tour.  Gotta find my Gilbert Blythe!

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10.  Kicking it with my BFF in a Retirement Village:  I believe it was during my Sophomore year of college when Kristin (above said BFF) and I  visited her Great Grandmother in her Retirement Village and realized that she had it made!!!  Awesome food, tons of games, daily activities, dances, crafts, and even freaking waterfall (no joke a giant in door waterfall)!  I distinctly remember Kristin and I looking at each other and promising that we would leave our one day husbands at age 75 and move into a Retirement Community together!

Well that is 1 through 10…and I have plenty more!  And while some of these might be a “little” more attainable that others, I am going to hold out out hope here.  I am curious though, what’s on your bucket list?

Cheers!

-Michelle

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A little while ago, I had blogged about my two power colors: Black and Gold.  I explained how I love wearing these colors and in a way feel “energized” while wearing them…but lately, I have been thinking that it would be fun to try incorporating these colors into my makeup routine!

Like any other girl out there, I am a nail polish hoarder…two Caboodle cases worth!  So I was thinking that it would be a fun idea to try out some black and gold nail polish combinations.

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Or this would even be a fun combination for eyeliner for a night out on the town!

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I am feeling the need to hit up the Makeup Forever counter at Sephora now…so pretty!

I will make sure to keep you all posted on what I end up trying out!

Cheers to your power color!

Michelle

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For all those SATC fans out there…I love this quote:

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Perhaps it is just my particular generation, but I feel like we try and plan so much of our future while at the same time scrutinizing each and every single detail of our past…honestly its exhausting state to be in (or around).  Maybe its high time to leave things alone and “see what happens.”

On a side note I wish that they would bring SATC back around again…I miss when Carrie would have those “epiphanies” in the last few moments of the show and you knew EXACTLY what she meant.

Cheers,

Michelle

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I was not blessed with with perfect skin…and around my Freshman year of college I started suffering from numerous bouts of acne breakouts.  I tried all of the over the counter face washes, toners, and moisturizers…Proactive, Neutrogena, & Clean N Clear and nothing really worked.

So I decided to make an appointment with a dermatologist that one a friend had recommended.  After a couple dozen or so appointments (and numerous $$’s) I have what I would now call “clear” skin.

For my particular skin I find that Retin-A (prescription only) and a good moisturizer are the best recipe for clear skin.  And from the beginning my dermatologist recommended the CeraVe line of skin care to me and I haven’t really looked back.

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Now I have tried their whole line of skin care, but I am partial to their “AM” and “PM” moisturizers.

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I love that both of these lotions sink into my skin super quick and they don’t leave your skin feeling greasy.  I have been turning so many of my friends onto the whole CeraVe skin care line and they too have been loving these moisturizers.

And the best part is that the CeraVe line is now available over the counter and at many of your local drugstores!

Cheers!

-Michelle

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It truly has been an awesome week thus far!  I have been nominated for two blogging awards by two different bloggers!

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1.) Very Inspiring Blogger – by Shona at Absolute Frankness

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2.) Very Versitible Blogger – by Alyssa at Belle Extase

First off, I just want to thank the ladies who nominated me here…that was really so very sweet of the both of you.  It makes me happy knowing that my readers enjoy what I am writing about and actually feel inspired by it!  Hugs for all!

Part of the deal of being nominated is that you have to list out 7 random things about yourself.  So here is my “random” little list:

1.) I have been a vegetarian for the past 15 years.

2.) I collect garden gnomes.

3.) I skip down the street when no one is looking.

4.) I can quote all of Anne of Green Gables movies.

5.) I can’t sleep on the open end of a pillow case. 

6.) I use mens shaving cream b/c I like the smell better.

7.) I never stand in the “tweens.”

(**10 points for anyone who actually knows what a “tween” is.**)

Ok, now that I have that out of the way. I would like to nominate the following blogs for this award as well!

After Musing

Joy and Coconut

Tiny Red Shoes

I Loved and Lost

Bepcity

The Attic Room

Cosmetic Caitlin

The Fab Palette

I hope you all of you ladies know how much I enjoy reading your blogs as well. :)

Cheers!

-Michelle

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