Playing Catch Up ...

I just got back from Holiday in Jamestown & Smithfilds VA! I have tons of photos and things to catch you all up on in the next few days so just bare with me. :)

November Favorites & Empties.

I'm starting a new series on the blog all about my favorites and emptied products that I use for the month.

As for this month’s Favorites/Empties, I’m combining them into one post this month.  Twice(ish) the reading for half the clicking…enjoy! :D

(via: Benefit)

Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream (Repurchase): Okay, so I have talked about my random bout of dry skin on my face due to pregnancy. It really bothered me for two weeks and nothing, I mean NOTHING seemed to help it. My face was just dry and itchy and nothing I put on it made it feel or get any better that is until I found this stuff. Super moisturizing, it didn't smell all chemically like some of the other moisturizers I've used in the past have. I put it on religiously morning, mid afternoon, and right before I went to bed and I kid you not, within just a few days my face felt much better! I will definitely repurchase.  

(via: Drugstore)

Head & Shoulders Almond Oil (Repurchase Iffy): I've been in the US of A for over five years now and I'm still not used to sudden temperature changes and Southern humidity. It has done a number on on my scalp along with this pregnancy (dry skin, dry scalp, dry everything practically). Though the bottle guarantees 100% flake free, I'm still dealing with the dandruff. :( Though this formula does smell good I'm not sure I will repurchase this product again. 

(via: Sephora)

Bliss Buttah-Bling! (Repurchase): If you have not figured it out, I am a moistureholic! I've gone through all of my tubes! Also, I'm currently working my through a fourth tube that I just got a few weeks ago. This stuff smells amazingly great and it leaves my skin feeling super soft and smooth. So therefore, I will be repurchasing! 

(via: Benefit)

Benefit BeneBalm (Repurchase): Super smooth, hydrating and moisturizing. It goes on a bit sheer with just a hint of color which is something I REALLY like. My lips are pretty rosy naturally anyway and sometimes I find it difficult to wear certain lip colors. I sway more to the hydration balms, just because I sometime find my bottom lip stays a bit chapped (again dry skin issues). I will be repurchasing. 

(via: Sephora)

Benefit World Famous Neutrals (No Repurchase): I love Benefit a lot, but when I got this pallet set, I hate to admit this BUT I was highly disappointed. Mainly because of the price, lets be honest, there isn't a lot of product. The cream creaseless shadows come in tiny little pots that if you are a refresher like I am, they don't last long. On the plus side like all of Benefits products, they blend easy and are pretty wearable for any occasion. I however, will not be repurchasing this pallet set. 

(via: Benefit)

Benefit Majorette (Repurchase): This is going to be short, sweet and to the point. I absolutely love this cream blush a lot! It's super creamy, easy to apply, and just the right shade of peach for my fair skin! I will repurchase. 

(via: Benefit)

Benefit Hoola (Repurchase): I'm sorry, but like I said before, I really love Benefit. I love this bronzer for contouring and from what I've seen, it works for any skin type. It's light and super blendable and I will be repurchasing.

(via: Benefit)

Benefit Dandelion (Repurchase Iffy): I am on the fence with this blush, it is pretty but .. eh.. I'm unsure if I will repurchase.

(via: Benefit)

Benefit They're Real! (Repurchase Iffy): I am on the fence with this mascara, it is creamy and easy to apply and it does last long it's just not waterproof. My eyes ball's leak fluid a lot (I blame it all on those pesky pregnancy hormones) so I need something that isn't going to run. However, it does give my eyelashes that additional little "umph" that I love. I wonder if I layer a waterproof mascara on top if it will still work? However I am on the fence about a repurchase.

(via: Bath & Body Works)

BBW Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin (NO Repurchase): Oh how I love anything pumpkin like the rest of them, however I was highly disappointing in this BBW product. The smell is ... well, yuck. It seriously smells like your grandmothers potpourri. I will NOT repurchase or recommend this product.

(via: BBW)

BBW Plum Moscato & Almond (No Repurchase): True to BBW form, this body wash lathers well and moisturizes skin but as far as the scent goes, it's not really there. However it smells really nice in the bottle, it's sweet and fruity but once it lathers the scent disappears. No repurchase.  

Friday Favorites #22

These kitty hats are AWESOME!

(via: bitchknits)

I've blogged about these jewelry pieces before, but I really do love all her pieces.

(via: jtopolski)

I'm contemplating a nautical them for Baby Mason, and this would be perfect!

(via: NauticalNell)

New Items From Olive & Fig!

That's right, even more new items from Olive & Fig! 

aaaaaaaand you all get the first sneak peak of them before they hit the store later tonight!

All items are 24k Gold & Sterling Silver! :)

What's New:: New Olive & Fig Items

I have been busy busy busy! I've been working on new items for the store as well as moving everything from Goodnight Nora to Olive & Fig LLC. I have well over 200 + new items that will be going into the shop within the next week.

So here are just a few items that are new in the brand new shop!

12mm purple & blue druzy post earrings

12mm green & gold druzy earrings

large hammered oval teardrop dangle earrings

Hammered skinny oval teardrop dangle earrings

Hope you all are enjoying your Wednesday and don't forget the holiday coupon codes!

xoxo,

The Giving Season Is Coming!

          “From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” ~ Arthur Ashe

The giving season is right around the corner and I wanted to give my awesome customers something amazing for the holidays! From now through December when you shop my store Olive & Fig, you will get 15% off all your orders and a special treat for my Black Friday shoppers: get 20% off your entire order! Happy Holidays!

Baby E Is 10 Weeks!

Baby E is 10 weeks today!

(via: BabyCenter)

Baby E is roughly the size of a kumquat and a little over an inch or so long. Baby E has also completed the most critical portion of development and has now began the fetal period. Limbs can now bend and the outline of his or her spine is now clearly visible through translucent skin.

How I'm Feeling:

• Morning sickness: Tapered off a bit now and I'm starting to feel a little bit better.

• Bloating: So my baby bump is mostly 75% methane gas at this point, but I shouldn't have to suffer because of it. Bring on the maternity clothes!

• Hormones: I am a hormonal wreck. My emotions are on a roller coaster, I can cry during commercials that seem silly to Mr. I'm a gas ball, sorry, it's the truth. It's embarrassing and I can't control it. My face feels like sandpaper, which I read that this is normal. Weird but normal apparently. However,  I would love to just have my nice soft NORMAL skin back. 

Review:: Sultra Curling Wand :: Bombshell Set.

As I've gotten older, I've learned to embrace my hairs texture and curl.  It's to the point that I even refuse to wear my hair straight anymore. Anyway,  I've had a curling and straightener combo that has lasted me well over five years (and this was a cheap Kmart buy too)! However, it finally decided to kick the bucket earlier this month and long story short, I finally broke down and started to look for a new one. After looking long and hard, I couldn't find a combo wand like the old one. So instead, I decided that I would buy a curling wand instead.

I did some research and looked at reviews and I finally settled on Sultra curling wand from Sephora.

(via: Sephora)

Now let me tell you how much I love this curling wand! Nothing and I mean NOTHING (not even my old curler straightener combo) curls my hair like this does. I have super thick and heavy hair and it's hard to get a heated curl to stay in. If I do curl my hair I seriously have to spray pounds of hair spray in my hair.  Even then, they curls don't last long enough part of the day. 

This curling wand really gets my curls to stick without hardly any hair spray! Not to mention the curls are super soft and touchable and last for days! It heats up rather quickly (which is great, because I often don't have time to sit and wait in the mornings) and it also comes with a heatproof glove. 

See what I mean? Super soft pretty curls and works for any length of hair (I have a shoulder length long bob)! Hope you all enjoy my review and have a happy Tuesday! 

Southwestern Egg Roll Disaster.

Okay, I love to cook, I really do. Mr. and I love trying something new and I'm always on pinterest pinning new meal ideas. Some have worked out and well others ... not so much. Last nights recipe was an epic disaster!

We attempted Budget Savvy Diva's Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch and it didn't work out... at all.

(here we are feeling defeated and eating ice cream)

The egg rolls stuck to the pan (and we greased the entire thing before cooking) and the ones that survived were super chewy. They were so chewy they were uneatable and we ended up having to toss every single one away (and we made about 10 so we would have five a piece). The "avocado ranch" was a disaster too, it's not really their season anyway. So unfortunately, we ended up with huge mess and how can anyone mess up ranch dressing?! We did. 

What little of the inside filling we had left over, I ended up heating up in a small sauce pan and throwing more cheese on it and taking out the large burrito skins we had left over from making burritos a few nights ago. Essentially I just made big burritos. But those turned out so it wasn't a total loss at least. :)

Peanut Day #2

So yesterday was our 9 week ultrasound for Baby E! I'm always excited for OBGYN visits when it comes to pregnancy, but I was seriously on the edge of my seat yesterday.

Just being able to see all the progress that Baby E has gone through in in just a few short weeks is so freaking amazing! Tiny little leg and arm buds moved and wiggled around while Baby W did a head stand the entire time and the heart beat doubled in beats from our last visit at 90 BPM to a whopping 179 BPM!

They checked my all my vitals and went over my blood work from my previous visit. Which everything was fine and normal. Baby looks healthy and I'm healthy, however we did find out that Mr.  and I do not have compatible blood types. I guess we can't have everything spot on (considering we both have the same shoe size) .

Before it was time to go, I was asked the dreaded "Do you want to get a flu shot?" I hate shots. Hate them with a burning red passion and this is someone who is covered in tattoos. I just cannot stand shots! My eyes bulged out of my head and I shook my head no while Mr. said "Yes you do!" 

I am the biggest baby when it comes to shots, I'll admit that.

I gave him the evil eye glare the entire time. It didn't seem like such a big deal after but today my arm is killing me and I'm running a slight fever. My energy is totally maxed out and I have been in bed most of the day. See? I'm the biggest baby!

GIVEAWAY :: Olive & Fig Handmade Accessories :: OPEN

In honor of launching my own website for my handmade items, I'm doing a giveaway for a pair of my top selling blue druzy earrings! Here is a little more info about my shop:

Olive & Fig is a collection of handcrafted jewelry and accessories that is inspired by the endless elegance and beauty of nature and all things vintage. Olive & Fig has statement pieces and wonderful gift ideas for every person and occasion! Elegant, whimsical, romantic and delicate are words often used to describe these sweet handmade pieces. New items are listed in the shop often so please keep checking back! 


The Rules::

1. Share & link the photo at the top on Instagram & Pinterest letting everyone know about the giveaway.
2. Come back here to the blog and comment letting me know that you've shared this giveaway and a way to contact you in case you win
3. The giveaway will end next Friday Nov. 21 to get all entries in + share.
4. The winner will be chosen randomly!

Good luck!

xoxo