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I know it's Tuesday - my Monday got away from me.  Hope you enjoy this quick mix.

I can't even believe the cuteness of this dress.  It's from a new to me website which I will post more on very soon.  I'm seriously going to have to order this.  You can find it here.

I just purchased this Stila Highlighter last week.  I love how it gives a little glow plus it's so lightweight you cannot even tell it's on your skin.  I've been using it on my cheekbones, and as an eyeshadow.

Such a pretty Brass Wall Sconce.  I think it makes a strong statement while being very simple.  Love it!

This Pink Flower Pendant is so pretty in person.  It is one of those necklaces that you barely spend anything on, and it will receive so many compliments you won't believe it.  I just purchased it, and wore it to a casual party with this Chambray Top and this Flower Sleeve Cardigan.  The photo's on the website don't so any of these items justice.  They are really cute, and I love the sleeves on the cardigan.

I've really been enjoying watching HBO's Big Little Lies.  You can find the book here.

This little dining chair can be customized in so many may ways.  Fabrics, wood color, trim.  Probably costs a fortune, but I love the idea of it!

So last week I showed a few slip on sneakers that I thought looked great.  The shoes shown here are from my shopping trip to DSW last week.  They has so many cute shoes - I actually only looked at half the store.  I needed sandals and slip on's.  I'm one to keep my things well past the point where I should so it was time to purge the closet, and pick up a few very useful replacements.  This is what I left with:

Born August Sandals - 4 colors to choose from.  I tried on the mint first, and liked them.  Once I put the gray pair on it was a clear winner for me.  They have the best cushion in them.  Super comfortable.  True to size.

Mia Zoe Bow Slip-On - I passed these over at first.  Finally, I decided to give them a try, and I was surprised how cute they were on plus they were comfortable.  I have a narrow foot and they stay on!!! I actually bought them in black because I have a pair of black slip-ons that need to go.  True to size.

Adrienne Vittadini Peggie Sport Sandal - These might not look like much here, but they are so nice in person.  Comfy and will be great with shorts or skirts or even workout leggings this Summer.   True to size.  Another cute sandal that is similar is this one.  I have a cognac color pair that I had bought in a different brand last year so I didn't get these, but they are cute and comfortable.  They run a half size large.

To finish up this board this is the Liane Moriarty book that I really have enjoyed the most out of her books so far.  I think I have read 4 of them.  I have always thought it would make a fun little film.  I'm currently reading this book.

On that note, thank you for reading this Monday Mix!


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I recently went to an essential oil class - subject matter - making your own skincare products.  So many of them smelled delicious, and any time I can take a step to avoid chemicals in my life I'm up for trying it.   Case in point - buy this deodorant.  I swear by this stuff, and everyone I've introduced to it loves it.  Both the Shea and Cocoa Butter scents are nice, and unlike about 5 other natural deodorants I've tried you never feel sweaty, and it never fails you.  I went a little off topic there, but I keep meaning to share that find.

Anyway - that class really motivated me to go home and make some products for myself.  All of the recipes that we were shown were really pretty simple.  There is a cocoa butter cream that I'm excited to try next.  It smells nice and chocolaty.

I tweaked a different recipe that I found elsewhere, and came up with this scrub.  The activated charcoal is supposed to work as a detox.  The brown sugar makes it a scrub, the avocado oil makes your skin soft and is supposed to help with fine lines.  You can choose to use any of the oils mentioned in the recipe.  I chose to use a wild orange oil scent, but you can use whatever scent you'd like.  This recipe is one that you can be really creative with.  You can't mess it up!
 

1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
4 (280mg) capsules of activated charcoal
3 T. oil - I used avocado (cold pressed is best) - you can use jojoba, olive oil, walnut oil, almond oil
8 drops wild orange oil


I stored my sugar scrub in little glass canning jars.  If you do this just be careful not to drop it in the shower.  I think I will invest in some non breakable containers - or you can also keep your empty containers from other products, give them a good clean, and use them.  Also, use a spoon to get the scrub out of the jar so no water is added to the mixture.

Lastly, no worries about your shower turning all black.  It just all rinses right away.

I'm going to continue to try making more natural skincare products, and will be sure to share the results with you.  My nieces and I are going to have a creative day soon, and we are going to make the cocoa butter cream.  I think they are going to love it!

Hello again.  I'm back with another Monday Mix - I haven't been super inspired lately so instead of just putting anything on here I waited until I had found some new items worthy of being on this board.  There are a few extra items not pictured that I've written about below.

I bought a set of Pink Dip Dye Gift Tags, and that purchase led me to the website Moglea where all of these beautiful wrapping papers are from.  These are just a few of the very eye catching and unique paper they carry.  This is a site you should really take a look at.  All of the products are handmade in Iowa with major attention to quality and detail.

This lipstick doubles as a blush.  I'm going to go get some asap.

How cute is this passport cover.  It would be so much easier to find in your bag with that pop of color.  I'm really dreaming of getting out of this cold.

I fell for slip on sneakers a couple of years ago.  I really want to invest in a pair with a platform base.  These are a few options I'm going to try.  They are great with shorts, dresses, jeans - really anything.  From top to bottom 1, 2, and 3.

Lastly - the two off the shoulder tops are by English Factory.  Click here for the blush top, and here for the blue stripe top.  They both are on their way into my closet.  Another outfit I just bought is this lacy off the should top in navy paired with this pair of light pink destroyed twill pants.   I have a problem with ripped up pants - I just really like them mixed with cute tops.  Feminine with destroyed - I like how they play off each other.  Note:  the blush top was one that won't stay off the shoulder.  I may try the next size up.

I hope you enjoyed!


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