Sensitive Skin

Growing up I didn't really have skin problems. A few acne here and there as a teenager but, I would say I had pretty decent skin. After working in the hospital for a few years, my skin has become super sensitive to everything. My face turns red with every type of emotion I show and every type of face product I used. I have tried so many different products (especially really expensive products) because I thought expensive = good quality. Lots of skin products irritated my face and I was about to give up until I discovered Avene. I was looking at Allure Best Beauty products and Avene was featured in there sensitive column. You can buy it at Amazon or drugstore.com. I buy it from Amazon because I have prime and it saves me a couple dollars.  I highly recommend this brand for gals with sensitive skin! 

I love their spring water spray and I use it before I put on heavy make-up or hot summer days when my face turns red. I've been using this product for 3 years and so far it hasn't caused me any problems. 

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Vacation

 Went on a vacation with the hubby for 6 days/5 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun. It was a much needed break for the both of us! We recommend going to Cancun right after New Years because prices are cheaper and less people at the resort (if you like that). 

Majoirty of my outfits I previously had and I didn't need to buy a lot. The only thing new was my coral skinnies from Madewell that I got on sale for $14 dollars a week ago and my brown/black skirt from F21 for $15 dollars. Since I haven't worn my summer clothes in awhile, I was excited to wear them again!

A Little Edge

Work clothes can get a little boring and there's only so many ways to spruce it up.  Today, I added a little edge to my outfit with this necklace I bought from Francescas last week when they were having an additional 30% off sale for $6 (and right now they are doing an additional 50% off sale).  I also added a pop of color with my purple pumps.  (Please excuse the horrible background and the poor lighting and thanks to Lena for taking photos!!)

Wearing:

V-neck white sweater (old):  JCrew

Pants with button details along pocket (from the fall):  Ann Taylor Loft

Jacket (old):  United Colors of Benneton

Shoes (old):  Kate Spade

Necklace:  Francesca's 

Pop of color

I recently went to H&M and bought a fushia beanie for $3 dollars on sale! wahoo!

I like basic colors for my outfit and my closet consisted of majority blacks, whites, browns, & blues. Now, I'm starting to buy more colorful accessories (hats, scarves, necklaces) to incorporate into my basic outfits.

Wearing -

Hat - H&M (similar to here )
Shirt - Oldnavy ( similar to here )
Vest - Gap ( similar to here )
Skirt - Ann Taylor Loft ( similar to here )
Boots - Aldo ( similar to here )

Bad hair day

My hair is way too long! I've been having lots of bad hair days and I am thinking about chopping my hair off. I don't know what I want to do with my hair. Perm? Dye? Short cut? Bangs? I am waiting until I get back from our beach trip to do anything drastic, but I am getting tired of my really long hair. For now, I just put it up in a low bun. 

Outfit -

Sweater - Gap (similar to here )
Shirt - Abercrombie ( similar to here )
Jeans - Joe's
Jacket - Anthropologie ( similar to here )
Shoes - Tory Burch Reva Flats

Date with Sister Kim

Went to the mall with Sister Kim today. I was seriously trying not to go to the mall for the next month so I could focus on studying, but we ended up having a great time together. Ate really good Thai food at Erawan Organic Thai and then headed to Perimeter Mall. A lot of the sale items were all gone and hardly any sizes left. We ended up buy jewelry from Francesca ( extra 30% sale items) and buying regular priced items at F21.

Outfit for the day 

Wearing -

Black Tunic from Free People (old). Similar to here
Black & White plaid from Gap (really old)
Black booties from DSW (old). Similar to here
Brown/gold handbag from Marc by Marc (old). Similar to here
Yellow scarf from old navy (old). Similar to here or here
Petal earrings from Anthropologie here

I wasn't planning on taking any pics but I did anyway.  So, here you go:

Sweater:  Gap Studio Sweater (here)
Jeans:  Ann Taylor Loft--Modern Boot (here)
Tank Top:  H&M (old)
Scarf:  Bought in India
Shoes:  Minnetonka Moccasins (here)
Purse:  Coach (old)

New Shoes!

Happy New Year everyone! So glad 2013 is here. I've had so many things happen in the past few weeks and I'm glad things are slowing down. Sister Kim went to NYC and stopped by the Tory Burch outlet store. I'm super excited about my new black flats. I have been wanting black flats for awhile and never made a purchase. I'm in love with my new black flats. Thanks! Sister Kim was a little hesitant about buying a size 6.5 because she said they were running small. It's so weird that my feet has gotten smaller over the years. I use to wear size 7-7.5 and had really chubby feet. I hope I never get chubby feet again.

The original pair of shoes I was wearing today are my leopard flats. I love them too and I wear them everywhere. I got them as a gift from our small group couple. They know my love for shoes!

Wearing -

Gap Grey shiny dot t t-shirt here
Gap Chambray shirt. (old). Similar to here
Alternative Grey Sweater from the outlets. Similar to here
Joe skinny jeans. Similar to here
Robinson red mini bag here
Black Tory Burch with Tassels. Similar to here
Leopard flats. Similar to here