Five Favorites: Protein, a Lens and a Beautiful Post

Joining in with Hallie and everyone else at Moxie Wife today for...

{1} Grab the Gold

These little protein bars taste more like a no-bake cookie.  They don't leave that funny too-much-protein feeling nor do they taste chalky.  They're a great little afternoon pick-me-up!

{2} Dr. Jart+ BB Cream

My sweet cousin got me this set for my birthday a few months ago, and I really love these creams.  They are basically a tinted sunscreen with a bit more coverage, and they go on very smoothly!

{3} Starbucks Tumbler

I haven't filled this giant cup up with iced coffee yet, but I wouldn't put it past me.  So far it's just a way to make sure I get enough water each day.  Anyone else find it much easier to drink more when you're drinking it through a straw?  Bizarre?  Maybe so, but it works for me!

{4} Canon 35mm f2

A friend of mine let me borrow this for a few months.  What a friend, huh!!  I love it!  I'm not great with figuring out how to get the most out of different kinds of lenses, but this one allows for more light in my house that often doesn't have enough.  It takes me awhile to get used to not having a zoom, but I do love this lens. I'm anxious to learn a little more about what all it can do and just play with it.

{5} Jenny's post Let's Be Done from yesterday is about as beautiful as they come and one of my all-time favorites!

Have a great day and don't forget to check out the other links at Moxie Wife today!!

Five Favorites: A healthy baby, make-up and Mini Boden

Joining Hallie for Wednesday's...

1.  Carin had a healthy baby!  She made if from 23 to 32 weeks on bed rest in the hospital, and he made his arrival last night.  He is four pounds and stable, thank God!  

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2.  Are these any of your favorites?

I have heard people rave about them, but no one that I personally know.  Are they worth the price tag?

3.  I am a sucker for make-up, especially eye shadow, but I rarely venture past neutral colors.  Look at this palette from Bobbi Brown for the holiday season!  

Well really, look at this whole page!

4.  I have never ordered anything form Mini Boden, but I just might have to get these for the boys...

5.  My sister bought this candle for me for the holiday season.  It is called Epiphany - how great is that?!

And it smells so good!

Have a happy Wednesday, and don't stop here - look at other favorites on Hallie's site!

Make-Up Routine/Link-Up

Natalie at Here I am, the Handmaid of the Lord is hosting a little link-up, so I'm joining in.

She asked for our make-up routine.  While mine varies, here are a few of my favorite things...

 ^^^This bag holds all I need and it basically indestructible.  It cleans well and comes in a ton of different colors.

^^^I switch between primers a lot.  I've tried everything from Smashbox to Mac's BB Cream.  This Benefit one I like a lot.  The Mac one, not-so-much.  However, I haven't switched from this foundation and mineral powder in years.

^^^This Bare Minerals blush has lasted for-ever.  

^^^Mac's paint pots serve as a primer for my lids or my entire shadow routine on days when I just want minimal make-up.  Painterly and Constructivist are staples for me.

 ^^^Eye shadows are something I like to collect switch up (although almost everything I have is a brown/plum/neutral palette).  I love this NYX for an inexpensive yet effective shadow and Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette really has everything I could ever need.  Clump Crusher mascara by Covergirl is my drugstore fave!  And, while I love a gel eyeliner, this is what I'm currently wearing.

^^^Not evidenced by this picture, I am not a faithful lipstick wearer.  I have collected these different Mac shades over the years (time to toss some?), and I've had fun experimenting with them...

...but this Nars Bettina crayon and Mac Chestnut liner are my typical go-to these days.  Unless I'm wearing a gloss, I feel like I always need a liner.

I saw a picture on Instagram of the lovely Caterina of Not Just a Pretty Dress.  She is effortlessly gorgeous, and I wanted to try to copy one of her looks (her red lips and minimal makeup).  For this, I wore my primer, foundation, mineral powder, paint pots, eye liner in the top lid, mascara and red lipstick (doesn't really sound minimal, does it?).

It probably took you longer to read this than it did for me to actually apply the make-up.  I have drawers full of the stuff but find myself using the same few products over and over again!

Thanks for the fun link-up, Natalie!

Five Favorites

Linking up with Moxie Wife for Wednesday's



I spent some time with the magazines this weekend and found some fun things!  I don't have any of these items but they all look neat!

1.  Nail Polishes
While I rarely wear any polish, and when I do, it's typically neutral, I love the color of #1.  #2 and #3 are supposed to act like gels without the need for UV light - pretty neat, right?

2.  Road Tape
How neat would this be as a stocking stuffer for little boys?  Highways all around!



3.  New Hunters
I know they aren't out yet, but aren't these Hunters (designed with Rag & Bone) beautiful?  To me, they scream Grace.



4.  Flower Shadow Play

I am a lover of make-up.  I end up getting in a routine and wearing the same thing, but I love looking at it in magazines.  How pretty is Drew's look (all of them, but particularly the top one)?  And, her make-up line isn't too pricey!

5.  Givenchy Gown
This image of Amanda Seyfried was in InStyle.  The snippet talked about how the designer is influenced by his Catholicism and his sisters in the way he perceives women.  Isn't this dress gorgeous, classy and modest! I love it (and her)!


There you have my magazine siting favorites for the week.  Make it a good one, and visit Hallie's page for more favorites!