Showing posts with label Eos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eos. Show all posts

Monday, January 4, 2016

Practical Prep Survival Guide: Winter Weather

Hello everyone! 
The weather has finally taken a turn for the coldest down here in Virginia, with a Christmas at 80 degrees I never thought I would break out my comfy sweaters and cozy socks. Well the cold has finally arrived, and the with the weather currently at 14 degrees these essentials are within grabbing reach! 

Untitled #15
Check out my cold weather essentials:

Eos lip balm
Okay can we be honest, it's not only effective but it's also so darn cute! 

Oversized sweaters 
Literally can't get enough of my two new thrifty sweaters. One is from Brooks Brothers and the other is Jcrew, I thrifted both and got them for under 10!

Destress bubble bath 
Baths are the perfect time to warm up and destress, and nothing is better than a eucalyptus scent to soothe me deeper into the warm water after a chilly day.
(Shout out to Allison for this perfect gift!)

Ugg boots
Okay guilty pleasure, I love how warm and comfy these things are, I wear them to dance and maybe to run into the grocery store. Seriously though, it doesn't get much warmer than these furry shoes! 

Rosebud salve
If your like me, your skin gets dry and gross when it gets cold. I slab this stuff on at night before I go to bed on my palms and my lips, and it keeps me from being crackly and over-dry in the morning! 

Clinique moisturizer
Nothing like a chapped nose and flaky dry skin. I put this on any chance I get! Check out eBay for finding this product on discount! 

Blanket scarves
I've now added three more blanket scarves to my collection, but I can't help myself, they are so versatile and warm! 


This wintry season has just begun, what's you secret to surviving  these chilly days? 

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Summer Essentials (making the most out of a limited wardrobe)


Okay I've been busy, and I mean like really really busy. In fact I've never been so busy in my life.
Internships are hard but honestly I'm having an amazing time in Durham and I love my job.
However... it is real hot down here yall. The heat index is over 100 degrees, and has been this way for a week. So I've been trying super hard to wear my cool fabric shorts and flowy sundresses, but I only have so much... The thing is, basics go a long way.
While I may love that really cool printed shirt. the white one in the same style will go with five things in my wardrobe verses, the one pair of shorts the printed one works with.
Frugality is my job not my passion
By that I mean I have to really take time to consider how things work appropriately within my wardrobe instead of making impulse buys. However, I love fun prints and bright colors and sometimes I splurge.
You have to be a smart shopper. Luckily the summertime is easier because there is less clothing. And by that... I mean things are smaller and I dont wear as many layers.





Summer Essentials

My Summer Basics include:

  • Fabric Shorts

  • Black Maxi Skirt

  • Solid Blousy Tops

  • High Waisted Jean Shorts

  • Various Strapless Solid Shirts

  • Solid Sundresses

  • My Jacks

  • Statement Necklace


Having Solids makes life easier when mixing and matching, I can throw a statement necklace on, and completely transform an outfit. Or I add wedges to a daytime outfit and BAM! instantly dressed to go out. I love summer clothes, however I have to be smart when purchasing basics that will transform outfits cross-seasonally!

What are your summer basics?