Spring Beauty Wishlist

So after two years, I'm thinking of stopping my Ipsy subscription. While I've loved getting cute bags full of make up every month and discovering a lot of great brands and products, I seem to get stuff from the same companies over and over. Obviously you can't beat getting five products for a mere $10, but there's always one or two in each bag that I don't like or don't use or would prefer in a different color. Besides, if there's a product I really, really want then I'll just fork over the money. So it seems my time with Ipsy is coming to an end. 

Below are some drugstore beauty products on my wishlist.

{Spring Beauty Wishlist}

Spring Beauty Wishlist:

• Revlon Ultra Volume Mascara
• Maybelline Eyeshadow Palette 
• Haute Nail Polish in Jealousy
• Milani Rose Blush
• EcoTools Brush Duo
• Revlon Ultra Matte Lipcolor in Devotion
• CoverGirl Star Wars Lipstick 
• CoverGirl Oh Sugar! Lip Balm
• Maybelline Matte Liquid Lipstick

Any beauty products you want to try this spring? 

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Watch | Read | Listen {March 2016}

There's only one book coming out in March that I desperately want (The Winner's Kiss!), so I'm hoping to use this month to catch up on books I've accumulated recently. My TBR pile has gotten a little a lot out of hand. I'm not joking when I say I have a rolling cart full of unread books. Proof: this picture. So yeah, it's time to get reading. 

MOVIES

Zootopia

In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox (Jason Bateman) and a rookie bunny cop (Ginnifer Goodwin) must work together to uncover a conspiracy. {Watch the trailer} This looks SO freaking cute! I don't care that I'm an adult, I'm going to see it anyway. (March 4)

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 

While working as a war correspondent in Afganistan and Pakistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, Kim Barker (Tina Fey) develops a crazy relationship with a fellow journalist from Scotland (Martin Freeman). {Watch the trailer} If a movie has Tina Fey in it, there's a good chance I'm going to love it. (March 4)

Hello, My Name is Doris

A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman named Doris (Sally Field) to romantically pursue her younger co-worker named John (Max Greenfield). {Watch the trailer} This film looks so quirky! (March 11)

Allegiant 

After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris (Shailene Woodley) must escape with Four (Theo James) and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known in order to find a peaceful solution for their embroiled city. {Watch the trailer} Honestly, the books got worse and worse, but I'm hoping the movie will do a better job. (March 18)

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman (Ben Affleck) takes on Superman (Henry Cavill) while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor. It's up to Superman and Batman along with Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis. {Watch the trailer} I'm still a little iffy on this movie, but it has potential. (March 25)

Get A Job

Life after college graduation is not exactly going as planned for Will (Miles Teller) and Jillian (Anna Kendrick) who find themselves lost in a sea of increasingly strange jobs. But with help from their family, friends and coworkers they soon discover that the most important (and hilarious) adventures are the ones that we don't see coming. {Watch the trailer} This looks really funny!  (March 25)

Other movies coming out:

• Ava's Possessions (March 4)
• Cemetery of Splendor (March 4)
• Knight of Cups (March 4)
• London Has Fallen (March 4)
• 10 Cloverfield Lane (March 11)
• Backgammon (March 11)
• Creative Control (March 11)
• The Little Prince (March 18)
• Midnight Special (March 18)
• The Program (March 18)
• Fastball (March 25)
• Identicals (March 25)
• My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (March 25)

BOOKS & MUSIC

• Beyond the Red by Ava Jae -- Alien queen Kora has a problem. She’s the first female ruler of her territory in generations, but her people are rioting and call for her violent younger twin brother to take the throne. Despite assassination attempts, she’s determined to protect her people from her brother’s would-be tyrannical rule. (March 1)
• Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton -- Amani Al’Hiza is a gifted gunslinger with perfect aim, but she can’t shoot her way out of Dustwalk, the back-country town where she’s destined to wind up wed or dead. Then she meets Jin, a rakish foreigner, in a shooting contest, and sees him as the perfect escape route. (March 8)
• The Summer Before The War by Helen Simonson -- When Beatrice Nash arrives with one trunk and several large crates of books, it is clear she is significantly more freethinking—and attractive—than anyone believes a Latin teacher should be. For her part, mourning the death of her beloved father, who has left her penniless, Beatrice simply wants to be left alone to pursue her teaching and writing. (March 22)
• The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma -- A ghostly story of suspense told in two voices—one still living and one dead. Nova Ren Suma tells a supernatural tale of guilt and innocence, and what happens when one is mistaken for the other. (March 22)
• Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke -- Wink is the odd, mysterious neighbor girl, wild red hair and freckles. Poppy is the blond bully and the beautiful, manipulative high school queen bee. Midnight is the sweet, uncertain boy caught between them. (March 22)
• The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutowski -- War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Arin hasn’t forgotten Kestral despite that she cared more for the empire than she did for the lives of innocent people—and certainly more than she did for him. At least, that’s what he thinks. (March 29)

3 Doors Down's Us and the Night (March 11) 

Gwen Stefani's This Is What The Truth Feels Like (March 18)

What are you looking forward to in March?

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Outfit: Bookworm Problems

There are a ton of great things about being a bookworm (stacks of books everywhere, knowledgeable about random things, fantastic vocabulary, and can recommend books anytime, anywhere), but there are some downsides to being a bibliophile. Fellow book nerds will understand these dilemmas!

Bookworm problems:

• wanting to buy every new book no matter how big your TBR is
• getting interrupted while reading just as you get to the good part
• forgetting to post a #bookstagram picture for a photo challenge
• feeling bad for starting a new book when you haven't finished the other five you're reading
• living vicariously through a character's sizzling romance
• going to sleep at 2am because you had to finish that chapter
• needing to re-read a favorite book even though you just got 3 new books in the mail
• sneaking into a bookstore to look at the books because you can't afford to buy more
• you think about the books you could be reading while at work or school

What book nerd problems have you experienced? 

Top: old | Necklace: American Eagle | Jeans: American Eagle

Booties: DSW | Bag: Target 

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Five Spring Fashion Trends {2016}

It's hard to look forward to spring when this winter has barely even felt like winter, but of course I'm still looking forward to wearing fewer layers, eating outdoors, and seeing pretty flowers everywhere. 

The fashion trends this spring are super feminine and pretty and I want to wear all of them! I've already moved my striped shirts to the top of my blouse drawer and I'm itching to get some cute lace tops and lace-up flats. 

ONE | Stripes

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Every girl should have a striped top or two! I still prefer polka dots and florals, but stripes are a classic that everyone should have because they go with everything. It would be fun to mix a striped top with jeans and bright sneakers for a casual look or a lace top with a striped skirt and heels for a romantic night. 

TWO | Lace & Lingerie-Inspired

Warmer weather means you can wear lace without freezing your limbs off, so show off your sexy side with lingerie-inspired clothing. Lace is the perfect mix of old-fashioned and modern. For date night, wear a lace dress with lace-up heels. For the office or the weekend, throw on a lace top, jeans, and flats. 

THREE | Off-The-Shoulder Tops

I'm not sure if this style is really for me and my manly shoulders, but I do think the style is really fun and feminine. I love the mint dress! If you have a bohemian style, the white embroidered top with jeans or a flowy skirt and sandals would be cute. Or mix trends by wearing a striped off-the-shoulder top and black pants. 

FOUR | Sportswear

Now being a sweaty mess after going to the gym is in style! Or you can pretend that you went to gym without all of that gross sweatiness! Mix a casual striped top with gray joggers and sneakers. Or have fun with it by wearing an off-the-shoulder black top with marble leggings and flats. 

FIVE | Lace-Up Shoes

How pretty are these shoes?! I'm so in love with those brown lace-up heels, but sadly the heel looks too high for me. These are the kind of shoes that do all of the work for you of making you look like you care when really you just threw on whatever and ran out the door. And there are so many styles out there, so win-win!

P.S. -- Mix these trends with the cute fall trends!

What trends do you like?

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Favorite Things

I joined in on Novel Tea Book Club swap and my awesome partner Nicole sent me two books I've been dying to get (The Imposter Queen and If You Find This Letter) plus a Rapunzel Funko Pop and a ton of cute stationery! Thank you so much, Nicole! 

The past two months, I've delved into #bookstagram a lot more and I'm LOVING it! It's such a fun community and I've discovered that taking pictures of books and bookish things (like that really cool Alice in Wonderland legs bookmark above) is one of my new favorite things. So if you follow me on Instagram, you'll continue to see book nerd side!

♥ A few fun links:

♥ Why writing is the most important aspect of blogging

♥ 3 ways to enjoy winter

♥ Tips for flat lay photography

♥ 10 spring craft ideas

♥ DIY rose petal bar soap (would love to try this!)

♥ Ways to feel confident

♥ If you're looking for indie lipstick brands

♥ In case you're traveling, 7 ways to take better travel photos

♥ Self-publishing: the new paradigm

♥ How faithful should book to film adaptations be?

♥ Sponsors love:

• This month I worked with HalfTee in an outfit post. If you're looking for a cute way to layer without adding bulk, these cropped shirts are the way to go. I love mine and already want another.  

♥ Swap friends: Stay Gold Autumn, Pink Confetti, Sophster-Toaster, Living the Before, My Life as a Teacup, Starry Eyes & Coffee Cups, Novel Style & My Open Sketchbook.

♥ Fashion faves: sky blue wedges, off the shoulder lace top, pineapple cardigan, pretty scarf, chambray polka dot dress, floral dress, and tassel necklace. 

Happy weekend!

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