life lately via ig

+ my new favorite satchel from Target

+ weekend trips for donuts

+ delicious salad from Tender Greens

+ fresh hydrangeas 

new in: boots

When I laid eyes on these Steve Madden 'Morgen' Boots I HAD to have them. I am a complete sucker for a nice pair of boots. The distressed leather is super soft and the color is the perfect neutral. Bonus: I snagged them during the Nordies Anniversary Sale so I got them for $100 off and I had a Nordies note!  So obviously it was meant to to be! ;)

I have been purchasing more fall attire despite the 90 degree weather we are experiencing in San Diego. 

Are you as ready for fall as I am?! It's my favorite season!

new in: products

1. Pro Airbrush #55 / 2. Pro Buffing #62 / 3. Josie Maran Argan Oil

This weekend I spent a belated birthday gift card to sephora (thanks b&j!) 

to purchase some much needed brushes. 

The Pro Airbrush works beautifully with my MUFE translucent powder. 

The Pro Buffing blends my bronzer and blush seamlessly. 

So far I am loving the argan oil- I pat a little on my face before my 

morning makeup routine and slip the excess through my hair. 

new

via: couchguitarstraps

Here's my new camera strap! 

I love a good navajo print and this strap caught my eye! 

My Canon loves me now. 

lately

So good!

Go buy one of these now!

Loving my new Obey tee

Laying out by the pool with a slurpee!

oh, hi

Remember me? Here's what I have been up to lately:

+ wearing minimal makeup for a more natural look

+ bf brought me my first sprinkles cupcake (i don't know what took me so long to try one)

+ back to CSUSM for a month to take a couple summer classes 

+ getting a lot of use out of my first pair of TOMS!

new: shoes

Here are my new Shoemint Lambert wedges. 

I needed new wedges for this summer and these are perfect! 

They are incredibly comfortable and give me a few extra inches, which is always a plus! #shortgirlproblems

These were my first purchase from Shoemint. Have you gals purchased anything from them before?

industrial

The bf & I purchased a beautiful piece of wood to use as a shelf in our living room.  We searched for the perfect pair of mounting brackets but never found anything we liked.  That was, until I found a picture with these amazing industrial mounts.  I love them because they are so unique and best of all- you can buy all of the pieces at Home Depot!

We are hoping to get this shelf mounted tomorrow, so I will be sure to show you a picture once it is finished! 

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway to win a pair of The Altered Chain earrings - here!

new in: home

My boyfriend & I are moving into a new place in a couple of weeks and we couldn't be more excited! We have been shopping like crazy to get some last minute necessities and some new decor. We have also purchased a couple of big items (pictured) that we couldn't live without. 

I can't wait to show you everything we purchased, and of course, the end result! 

skin

I am certifiably obsessed with Kiehl's.

I love their products and have slowly started incorporating more of them into my daily regimen. 

Here is what I am currently using {and loving}:

1. Kiehl's Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate: Standard eye cream that I use in the morning.

    Anything that says it helps with puffiness and darkness under my eyes, bring it on!

2. Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment w/ Avocado: I can't give this product enough praise. I use it at night 

    and it keeps me moisturized through the morning. Sometimes I use it in the morning if I'm feeling extra 

    dry under my eyes. Love this stuff!

3. Kiehl's Blue Herbal Gel Cleanser: Helps me battle any issues with acne. Leaves my face feeling tingly     

    and refreshed. It feels fabulous when I use it with my Clarisonic.

4. Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution: I use it all over my face to fade any residual dark acne  

    spots and I use it on a scar on my hand. I have been using this for about 3 weeks and have already seen 

    results! Tip: A little bit goes a long way with this stuff.

5. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer: This is definitely a no-brainer. This keeps me moisturized through all 

    seasons. By far one of my favorite moisturizers!

details

mk

Hello lovelies! After all of the chaos I am finally back! I haven't been able to blog or read any blogs in so long.
P.S. These were my Black Friday gift to myself that I haven't gotten to share with you yet! I got them for 50% off on Shopbop ($125!) and they are the most comfortable heels I own!

puddle jumper

I've been eyeing these Hunter rain boots since last fall but couldn't justify getting them (with San Diego's so-called "fall/winter"). Well, as you can see, I couldn't fight the urge any longer. 

Here are my new wellies! 

Get them here: boots | socks

reduced

Lately I've been lucky enough to find some amazing thrifted & sale items:

Thrifted Gap denim jacket that fits perfectly

Vintage chain for up-cycling into a necklace and/or bracelet

Thrifted dress/tunic with a neutral ikat pattern & stripes

Gap trousers that fit beautifully in all the right places {and were only $19!}

Gorgeous side table made of solid wood from Target

triplets

There's nothing wrong with buying multiples of something that will never go out of style...

at least that's what I tell myself!

Go shopping

a new love

Say hello to my new MacBook Pro. 

I'm still getting used to all of the functions but I am officially obsessed!

new MAC

1. Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish

2. Charcoal Brown Matte Eyeshadow

3. Ricepaper Eyeshadow

4. Fabulush Cream Colour Base

This is the perfect highlighter! I use it on my upper cheek bones, and down the slope of my nose, etc.

It's my favorite light reflecting powder! (I used this A LOT in Vegas!)

I use the charcoal brown to fill in my eyebrows (obsessed) and ricepaper as a base. 

This cream blush is amazing! I love the color and the consistency! 

It's perfect for summer months and in humid weather! 

a little chambray

H&M chambray shirt, Express jeans, Coach bag, Nine West gladiator wedges, F21 necklace, vintage bracelet

Good morning lovelies! Please excuse my wrinkled shirt. Clearly it doesn't stay ironed out for very long.

 I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. Mine was filled with trying new food joints, hiking, and as always... shopping. I wore this outfit when my bf and I went to Jake's on 6th on Saturday night for some vino and relaxation.  Love this place! This weekend we are heading to Vegas! Time to start picking out the outfits!