Some Current Favorites - Beauty products

Okay, so I have had this post in my drafts for maybe a year.  No lie, I totally forgot about it. However, even though it's an old post, these are still the items I reach for time and time again. So maybe this post is more relevant since I've had almost a year of using and loving these products! So (finally) here are the beauty products I've been reaching for over and over the past few months year.

Clockwise from top:

L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur concealer - it just blends so well and gives good coverage without caking. I have used this as a foundation substitute in a pinch when I was travelling.

Tony & Guy Wave Memorising balm - I like the way this worked.  They've discontinued it or changed it or something and I can't find it anymore (the link is to the only version I can find). I'm still partial to this one (which is also becoming impossible to find - of course).

Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum - this is a "holy grail" item for me, it's by far the easiest felt tip pen-type liquid eyeliner I've tried and it's long-lasting!  I've got it in the Black and Ultra-Black.  Not sure about the "lash boosting" aspect of this but that's not why I buy or use it.  The tip keeps it's shape too.

Here's an up close look at the tip.

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil - I'm so bad at doing my brows, but I don't feel like such a brow idiot when I use this.  The shape and formula make it so easy and natural looking.

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray - This stuff has changed my life.  Okay that's a bit dramatic, but it has totally helped with keeping my makeup in place throughout the day.  I've already used up the bottle in this picture and re-purchased. And to show how old this photo is, they've redesigned the packaging - lol!

ColourPop Super Shock Eyeshadow in "Bill" - The most beautiful matte mauve.  I've already hit pan on this and will repurchase for sure!

Here it is swatched on my hand.  It's a really lovely mauve.

Small Jewelry Tray (different patterns)

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Book Review - "Real Life Organizing" by Cassandra Aarssen (Book #5 - 2017)

Real Life Organizing: Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day by Cassandra Aarssen

I found out about Cassandra on YouTube, I watch her channel "ClutterBug" often.  I picked up her book, out of curiosity.  It's a solid, basic, starter book for someone who is interested in beginning their decluttering/organizing journey.  She starts out talking about her background and her own journey to becoming organized (she is very relatable).  Then there's a little quiz about what kind of "clutterbug" you are.  This was fun and fairly accurate for me.  Then she digs in with organizing systems and tips for different areas of the home.  There are lots of worksheets and such in the back of the book that are very helpful to kickstart your organizing.  I would definitely recommend this book!

Weekend Sales Roundup

*Updated*

Popping in with some quick sales links (some may be affiliate).  I'll try and do this through the end of the year, it helps me to not miss any good deals as I'm making and buying Birthday and Holiday gifts, and it's nice to have them in one place for reference.  I'll post as many as I can!

True & Co. - Now through 11/24/2017, take 15% off entire order at True & Co using code: SUPERWOMAN15  See site for details.

Jonathan Adler - Take 25% off Entertaining Essentials.  Use code: SETTHESCENE . Ends 11/8/2017 See site for details.

Banana Republic - It's Friends & Family time, take 40% off regular priced items using code: BRFAMILY and free shipping using code: BRSHIP . Ends 11/6/2017 see site for details. 

The Land of Nod - 20% off stockings and tree skirts.  See site for details.

Eco Flower - Now take 33% off sitewide (weddings included). Use code NOV33 See site for details.

Modern Fabrics - Take 20% off sitewide. Use code: FALL20 See site for details.

J.Crew Factory - Take 25% off your entire purchase, use code: BUNDLEUP Ends 11/4/2017. See site for details.

Micro Kickboard - This weekend only, get 25% off any mini or maxi original. Use code: SHOPEARLY Our daughter has one of these scooters and she LOVES it. I highly recommend it! Ends 11/5/2017 See site for details.

Kate Spade - Now through 11/5/2017 take an extra 30% off sale styles. Use code: DELICIOUS . See site for details.

Casetify - Now at Casetify (and yes they do have cases for the iPhone X), take 10% off with code: CASE17 and free shipping worldwide. See site for details.

PBTeen - Free shipping with code: FREEBIE Ends 11/6/2017. They have Harry Potter items that are adorable (including this sheet set that I'm wishing for). See site for details.

Hunter - Mid season sale with up to 25% off select items. See site for details.

Book Review - "Bloom: Navigating Life and Style" by Estee Lalonde (#4- 2017)

Bloom: Navigating Life and Style by Estee Lalonde

Picked this up on a whim, I've never heard of Estee even though I'm a YouTube-a-holic (I know, I know...).  A quick read about her background and how she started her blog and YouTube channel with some decorating, beauty, style, fashion, etc tips along the way.  Nothing groundbreaking here, but it was a good, interesting read.  Would recommend it for a quick, fun read.

Book Review - "Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words" by Andrew Morton (#3 - 2017)

Diana:  Her True Story - In Her Own Words by Andrew Morton

It has been 20 years since Princess Diana passed away, so it seemed like a good idea to finally read this book.  I picked up the 25th anniversary edition, which includes edited transcripts of her interviews for the original book, her biography and then the aftermath of her death.  It was a very interesting read especially so long after she passed away.  I remember exactly where I was when she died and I remember feeling so bad for her boys.  It was a hugely sad time.  And it really hits home now that I'm in my 40s that she was only 36 when she died.  Just too young.  If you are at all interested in Diana or the Royal family then be sure to pick this up.  I won't say it was my favorite read ever, but I'm glad I did read it.

Book Review - "Time Is a River" by Mary Alice Monroe (#2 - 2017)

Time Is a River by Mary Alice Monroe

The story of Mia Landan, breast cancer survivor who just attended a fly-fishing retreat for cancer survivors.  She left the retreat to return home early and found her husband with another woman.  Devastated she returned to the retreat in the NC mountains and her fly-fishing instructor, Belle Carson, said she could stay in the cabin she just inherited that once belonged to her grandmother who she never knew.  The cabin is tucked away in an lovely mountain setting near a perfect fly-fishing spot.  However the cabin is old and neglected and needs some TLC.  Belle's grandmother was a legendary fly-fisherwoman and journalist, until she was accused of murdering her lover and her life was in ruins.  She retreated to the cabin and after her death the cabin was locked up for decades.  Until Mia started cleaning and finding clues to who Kate was and what really happened.  I loved this book, it was really a little vacation in your mind, I can't recommend it enough!

Labor Day Weekend 2017 Sales Roundup

Haven't done this in a while (so busy getting used to new job routine and now school starting) anyway, here are some great sales going on over Labor Day weekend!

Bath and Body Works - 25% off entire order using code AIRISCRISP and also up to 50% off select items. Ends 9/4/2017. See site for details.

Kate Spade - Take an extra 30% sale styles using code GOLDEN Ends 9/5/2017. See site for details.  There are some awesome kitchen items in the sale, just adorable.

Erin Condren - Big sale going on, 20% off select items and 50% off acrylic and art prints.  I just ordered this for me and this for my daughter for our desks.  So many great things in this sale that can be personalized (start thinking about holiday gifts)! If you've never ordered from Erin Condren before (I'm totally enamored with the planners), here's a link for $10 off your first purchase (it's a referral link) . https://www.erincondren.com/refer…/invite/jenniferdurham1111

Anthropologie -Take an extra 40% off sale items at Anthropologie for a limited time. See site for details.

Vera Bradley - 50% off all sale styles, prices as marked. See site for details.

Cole Haan - Take an extra 40% off sale styles use code SAVE . I swear by their Grand shoes. I own and love these , these (in black), these (in black not on sale but the pink is so pretty), and these (I LOVE these and wear them so much). See site for details.

Turkish T - 30% off entire site use code LABORDAY30 ends 9/4. See site for details.

Williams Sonoma - 20% off your order and free shipping use code FALL . See site for details.

Johnny Cupcakes - Labor Day Bake Sale, tees starting at $9.99. Ends 9/5/2017. See site for details.

Neiman Marcus - End of Summer sale with up to 65% off regular prices. Ends 9/4/2017. See site for details.

GiGi New York - Choose your own sale, take either 20% off with code LABOR20 or get a free gift with code LABGIFT plus free shipping and personalization. See site for details.

Uniqlo - Specials for this week here. I swear by these pants for work and their tees. See site for more details.

R. Riveter - Labor Day Sale. See site for details.

L.L. Bean - 25% off when you spend $50+ use code LABORDAY Ends 9/5/2017. See site for details.

Tarte - Get a peek at the Holiday collection and get free shipping. Ends 9/4/2017. See site for details.

Mark and Graham - Get an extra 30% off all sale items using code EXTRA30 or get free shipping using code SHIPFREE . Ends 9/4/2017. See site for details.

LOFT - 30% off full priced styles, no code needed. See site for details.

Brika - Take 10% off everything use code SECRET10 ends 9/4/2017. See site for details.

Not a sale but worth mentioning that MZ Wallace is donating 100% of proceeds from sales of the Green Camo Oxford collection to the American Red Cross to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey through 9/30/2017. I love MZ Wallace bags, they are so roomy and chic and lightweight.

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