Thursday, April 30, 2015

Kate Middleton Inspirations

Being raised around my British Nana has definitely given me a love for the royal family.
My Nana Fisher, Nana and my Mom all adored Princess Diana. I definitely grew to love her too.
 But my latest idol is the lovely Kate Middleton.
Ever since I watched Kate and William's Royal wedding on TV, I have been a little fan girl. Her wedding dress, was PERFECT.
 
Can we just talk for a minute about how breathtaking her sense of style is?
To die for!!
I love how absolutely elegant and timeless she is.
 
  
 
 
Duchess of Cambridge.. Vanessa sleeveless dress by Joseph topped with pale pink tweed jacket.. LK Bennett Natalie Clutch, and Jimmy Choo heels.
 
classic. beautiful. Has Kate Middleton ever looked bad? I don't think so. I think I'd pin everything she's worn if I had the time. (hmmm....)
 
Kate Middleton Pregnant Belly March 2013 | Kate Middleton lookalike invests in fake baby bumps so she can blossom ...
 
Duchess of Cambridge, eight months pregnant with Prince George(left) in 2013 and baby Cambridge 2.0(right) in 2015
Literal pregnancy goals.
 
 
Just had to go on a rant because she is my idol and c'mon, who doesn't love an outfit inspiration??
With all of this daydreaming of outfits I obviously did a little online shopping.




Here are the latest items on my radar:
 




Floral Print Shirtdress
Floral print Shirtdress
 
Heirloom Macrame Jacket
Heirloom Macramé Fringe Jacket
 
HAZE COMBO Green - Cally Color-Blocked Tunic Dress
Cally Color-Blocked Tunic Dress



 
 Women's Birkenstock® calf hair Arizona sandals
Birkenstocks : LOVE this color!!


 
 
 
This week has seriously been so crazy! I finished my online classes for graduation on Tuesday, which means I am one step closer to be being DONE!
 So I am looking forward to just hanging out with my family this weekend.
Hope you all have fun weekend planned.
xoxox


Shona
 

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Bragging Rights

So it has really hit me lately how stinkin' lucky I am.
I have by far the most supportive family in the world! It was my Drill Night To Remember just last week and I had my Aunt Heather, My uncle Rob and aunt Jackie, Nana and Poppa, Grandma and cute Teri and Kevin come and support me. Plus my little cousins.
AND I got my dad to dance with me at my night to remember.
Anyone that knows my dad, knows he is NOT one to dance. He is VERY quiet and reserved. So this was a miracle if you ask me. But we practiced and he worked so hard!
 Best dad in the world award goes to me!  I sure love my dad.
Plus my cute brother Calum did it as well. Calum is just the cutest kid ever. He is a blast.
 We laugh ALL THE TIME.
I am so grateful that Calum is my brother because we hang out almost every night just sitting in my room talking and singing to classic songs. If there is anything I have learned my senior year, it is that family truly is the most important thing.
I just have the coolest siblings ever. They make me laugh and it is just the best being able to get to know them.

Short post, I know. I just was feeling too good about my life to not spread the love a little bit.
XO
Shona 

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Saturday Finds

Well what a week!
Me and my family have been sick this whole week! 
It was a domino effect. Aislyn got sick, and then I got sick, and then Calum and then the rest of the family. I think I went to a total of 5 classes all week! It was rough. 
So start washing your hands more often, keep hand sanitizer in  your bag and PLEASE cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. (that is my biggest pet peeve)

So since I have a lot of time on my hands, I figured I would do a post on my most favorite products, and a few things I want to try!


1. Fake Bake Self- Tanner

So I had this horrible dream about 4 months ago that I went to the beach and I was in my 20's and I was WRINKLY! Not like smile lines wrinkly, but like an old 80 year Florida resident wrinkly.
 I seriously almost had a heart attack. 
I know that being tan is attractive, but so is beautiful and youthful skin! So I have been taking care of my skin like a mad man because I refuse to be wrinkly before I absolutely have to be. And everyone knows that having a good cleansing routine keeps your skin youthful and glowing! Since I am trying to take better care of my skin, I have found other ways to look sun-kissed without ruining my skin! This product seriously is so great. I LOVE it. When looking for a self tanner, ALWAYS look for a green tinted spray  or lotion rather than orange. Green is more closely related to skin cells natural color and orange just makes you look like a carrot. :) 

2. Revlon Color-Stay Quick Dry Top Coat and OPI Nail Polish

Like any girl, I love being pampered and getting my nails done. 
But sometimes shoes are WAY more important than shellac. (We all have to make sacrifices)
Don't get me wrong, shellac is awesome. But I don't always have the money to get my nails done every month. 
So I have committed myself to finding good nail polish that will last. 
I found this Revlon Color-Stay top coat that does wonders. I always get asked where I got my nails done when I use this top coat. It makes my mani last longer and has a great finish (that looks professionally done) 
OPI, I have found, has the best quality and lasts the longest. I love it. 

 Image result for opi nail polish neon

3. Mane N' Tail

I heard from someone (can't remember who), that using horse shampoo and conditioner helps your hair grow.
I just barely started using the conditioner and it can be used as a leave in conditioner. 
My hair has been so soft since I have started using it. I am always trying to find products that will hydrate my natural curly hair. I get super dry hair in the winter when I heat style, so I am hoping that this product really does work as well as everyone says! 
I don't have results right now, but once I do, I will let you know :) 

Image result for horse conditioner

4. Erase Paste

I seem to get really dark circles around my eyes. I don't know if it is the pigment of my skin, but as I have gotten older, it has just started happening! I didn't know what to do when it first started happening, but when I went to Ulta, the darling girls there helped me to find this wonderful concealer. It does wonders! 
It brightens my eyes and takes away that dark look! 

5. Urban Decay Brightening & Tightening Complexion Primer Potion

I have the greatest wax lady ever. Hannie is the most knowledgeable person about taking care of your skin that I know. Thanks to her, I have seen my teenage acne decrease tons! One of the products that she recommended to me was this primer. I am totally a brand loyal person and when I find a product that I love, I will keep going back to it. 



Here are some products I have been itching to try! 

1. BirchBox & Ispy

My boss has posted so many pictures about this. I am so tempted to try it. Both of these companies will send you a box monthly with beauty products that are new on the market for like $10 a month. 
Wouldn't that be the best surprise to come home to?

Image result for ipsy  Image result for birchbox


2. Bb Hairdressers Invisible oil

Like I have said, I get super dry hair! I love my natural curl but I love straightening my hair. So I am always looking for products that will add that moisture that I need. 

3. Nivea In-shower Body Lotion

So I am just going to be honest. I hate putting on lotion. It is so inconvenient, annoying and I hate taking the time to put it on. I know I should, but the truth is I just don't. So when I saw this, it was screaming my name. It's an actual lotion you use in the shower and you put it on your skin after you have washed and rinsed you body. Then you apply the in-shower lotion and just rinse it off after. VoilĂ ! 


4. Benefit Puff Off

Being on drill team meant A LOT of early mornings for me. Unfortunately, I get puffy eyes in the morning.
 Really puffy eyes. 
Sometimes some that wouldn't go away if I had a rough nights sleep. I would always turn to frozen spoons (I like to kick it old school). But now that I have found this, I might be able to convert! 
The tip of the applicator is shaped like an iron and helps cool your skin while the gel gets into every nook and cranny to smooth away creases and reduce puffiness! 



Well hope you all have a fabulous a Sunday!
 Monday is tomorrow which means emailing with my handsome as ever missionary. Best possible way to start off a week if you ask me! 
Don't forget to be kind! 

 


Xo
Shona 





Thursday, April 2, 2015

WHITE

 So these last couple of weeks I have been obsessing over everything white!
(I bought 4 new white shirts just this week, plus white jeans) 

I love white. It is just so bright and refreshing and easy to wear. 

 I love looking through the Pottery Barn catalog and seeing the white bedspreads and fluffy white pillows. I love when the pillows and bedspread look so cozy and white its like you are falling into a cloud. White is just wonderful and I love everything about it. 

So here are some of my favorites lately:

Lina Ruched Duvet Cover: Pottery Barn


Armchair: Pottery Barn 


TheRealRugCompany Highlander Natural White Shaggy Rug
White Shag Rug

Always a sucker for a simple classy arrangement. Especially if it was given as a thoughtful gesture

I'm a sucker for a simple flower arrangement. If I am fortunate enough one day, I want to have a constant supply of Peonies in my home. 

Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini Avery' Tote

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Avery Tote


Fan Floral Pencil Skirt
424 fifth Fan floral skirt



Peplum Pencil Skirt



Badgley Mischka 'Pearson' Pump
Badgley Mischa Pearson Pump
Aren't these the dream wedding shoe? (insert heart eyes emoji here) 


- Shona xoxo