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On the Hunt: Gold Necklaces!

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With the change of season all around me, not to mention my upcoming new job, I'm really feeling "out with the old and in with the new!" 

Mainly right now, I just want a new (gold) necklace.

I wear a very old (very silver) Tiffany Letter Lock Charm every day.
Every single day, with every outfit. I'm just not the kind of person who can be bothered to change my jewelry up every day - I wear the same earrings, ring, and bracelets every single day. If I'm being completely honest with you, I don't even take them off to shower or sleep.
It's all or nothing.



My mom gave me this necklace when I turned 18 and I loved it - still do. But I don't really wear silver jewelry and I definitely would prefer a daintier style.

Can we just talk about how hard it is to find the exact necklace I'm imagining? In my imagination it has an oak leaf stamped with an H and maybe a pearl or birthstone charm but the closest I'm getting has MASSIVE charms like woah I don't want a statement necklace, Etsy. 

Also WHY wouldn't you post a picture of the necklace on a model or bust? Like I'm sorry that I don't understand spatial reasoning but I don't know how big 16mm is please illustrate accordingly.

Anybody have any suggestions for me??



What's In My [makeup] Bag?!

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Hello guys & dolls!
Today we have a super exciting installment of What's In My Bag!

I recently re-packed my makeup bag for spring and I thought I'd share my staples with you.
The bag itself is from Benefit, I received it as a gift with purchase and I absolutely adore it - I can fit so much in there.

For the eyes:
UD Naked 2 Palette, Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara, Benefit Oo La La Lift, Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, UD Primer Potion, Brown liner, Black liner.

For the face:
Benefit Coralista, Jemma Kid Showstopper Bronzer, Almay TLC Foundation, Benefit Boi-ing Concealer, MAC Oh So Fair Beauty Powder

Tools
Blonde bobby pins, wine opener, mini kabuki brush, blush brush, crease brush, all-over shadow brush, small fluffy brush, two cream liner brushes.


Yea, I seriously carry ALL of this in that makeup bag.
Even the wine opener.

Here are swatches of the blushes and bronzer for you guys!

Jemma Kidd Showstopper Bronzer

Benefit Coralista

MAC Oh So Fair Beauty Powder


The moral of the story is... I carry around a lot of stuff.

And seriously NEVER be without a wine opener.
I have one in my purse, one in my makeup bag, and one in my glove box.



Grown-Up Spring Break??

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Turns out that middle of the road cold I was complaining about is more of an upper respiratory infection hanging out with a sinus infection.

I woke up this morning with the voice of a very sultry drag queen and a gross cough.
The doctor poked and prodded me, gave me a prescription and strict orders not to return to work until Tuesday.

Tuesday.

So, no. I'm not going on a grown-up spring break. I'm quarantined on the sun porch.
Believe me, I would much rather be laying out in St. Tropez or even shivering in Canada than stuck sniffling here in New England.

Looks like I'm going to make some serious headway on The X-Files.
I got through most of season 3 yesterday, and with this level of immersion I'm going to have to remind myself that it is not the 90's and loose-fitting pantsuits are definitely not in style.


WHY SCULLY? WHY?
Between these suits and the fanny packs it's a wonder you still look so beautiful.

Sick Day & Avocado Toast Recipe

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I've been sick a lot this past year. Nothing serious, but certainly more colds and sore throats than I'm used to.
 Right now, I've got a middle of the road cold. Just bad enough to keep me out of work but I'm not running a worryingly high fever or having any stomach issues.
Yesterday I slept until noon (unthinkable) and then fell asleep again around 2 while watching Treasure Planet (thank you Netflix) and didn't wake up again until 8pm.



Today I was a little less sleepy, and actually managed to eat a light meal.
I made myself some delicious avocado toast with a crisp Gala apple.

Avocado Toast
1 slice of good bread 
1/2 avocado 
TT chili pepper flakes
TT freshly ground black pepper
TT sea salt
TT lemon juice
*TT = To taste

Toast your bread fairly dark so it has a good crunch to it. 
Scoop the avocado onto the toast and mush it down with a fork
Grind black pepper over it
Sprinkle flakes and salt over toast
Squirt some lemon juice on top!

It's pretty much the easiest thing ever. Way healthier than toast with butter and jam, and much more filling! I bet it would be even better with a little bit of melted sharp cheddar on top... hmmmm there goes the health factor.


On sick days I like to catch up on reading food blogs and TV shows. 
My dad responds to me feeling under the weather by serving me tea by the gallon.
He's from England so he can't help himself. If something is wrong, you get tea.


P.S. I had a pretty nice dream this afternoon involving a hot shower and Colton Haynes.
Maybe being sick isn't so bad after all!
P.S. If you want to see more of this hot actor (who wouldn't) I recommend watching Teen Wolf and Arrow!


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