september serendipity.

Well, Houston, we have a blogger today...

I know it's been forever and a day, and I almost posted my "September Favorites", but really I don't have any! September has been an interesting month, but it's also been a good one! It has ended well, anyway, and I'm EXCITED about October. 

Labor Day weekend opened up with a dove hunt with my Daddy! We always have fun going together, and dove hunting is something I don't mind gettin' up early for. So, after the hunt we rode to the barn for a  family "get-together". Uncle Jay, Aunt Dale, and Beau came down to have lunch. We brought Marlee along. The boys fished, and we all visited and had a good time. 

September was also a month with a few birthday's in the friend's circle. Baby A turned TWO this month, and Hollie & I attended her "Alice in Wonderland" birthday party. She was a cute little Alice, and Ashia had the cutest decor for the party.

 

The next weekend, we took Austin to see "Disney Princesses Live". We shopped a little, ate Japanese, and the play was just as fun for Hollie and I as it was for her, and now we're anticipating seeing "Disney on Ice" in December! 

We also carried on our "We Three" tradition by celebrating Megan's 20th birthday at the barn, and she had the cutest cake! We spent a Sunday afternoon together opening gifts, watching "Something Borrowed", taking naps, and enjoying our time together. It really was a great day to celebrate a great person! Welcome to the "Twenties", Megan, we'll have to get used to it together! I love you! ;-) 

September starts my favorite time of the year. Not only is the weather starting to change, the leaves are starting to turn, and FOOTBALL is in full swing. I love high school football, and I don't know if that will ever change. There's a different air about high school football that you just can't find at a junior college game (or in the SEC for that matter), although I love those games too. Anyway, we have been going to all the home games, and we went to our rival away game (that we won, by the way)!

I think that pretty well sums up the month for me! I hope all of you are having a "Happy Fall" so far, and I will just speak for myself about the weather: I am in love with it. I wish it would never leav, but then I guess I wouldn't appreciate it like I do when it finally gets here! :) 

 .."No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace

                      as I have seen in one autumnal face." 

                                         ~ John Donne

August Favorites!

How appropriate is it to do my favorites during one of my favorite months?

Kidding, because August isn't necessarily one of my favorite months, but it is one that LEADS into my favorites. I love this transitional weather. It will probably be as hot as the devil's den by the end of the week, but for now I have been loving the last two weeks of weather. It's been perfect, and it's been a real teaser for fall. 

Anyway, onto why you clicked over to my link! 

:) 

Revlon - Blue Lagoon 

I just really hate that it was so late in the summer when I finally got this color. It is the PERFECT baby blue. I love the formula because it isn't too shimmery, just enough for you to notice it. 

Maybelline - One by One Volume Express

I got this with my Ulta Rewards points this past month, and I have been TRYING to fall in love with a mascara, but it hadn't happened until this came along. I love it! It lengthens so well!

Elf Shimmer Facial Whip

Perfect Highlighter for your cheeks & browbone! It doesn't feel oily, and it lasts throughout the day. A little goes a long way, and it's easy to apply.

Paul Mitchell - Super Skinny Serum

Have a frizz problem? This solves it in 5 seconds. And it smells AWESOME!

Wheat Thins - Stix (Honey Wheat)

These will CHANGE your life! Such a wonderful "on the go" snack! 

Jason Reeves - The Lovesick Album

Favorites:

"No Lies"

"Always Want More"

"Truth"

"Save My Heart"

"Alone"

Eric Church - Chief

Favorites:

"Over When it's Over"

"Like Jesus Does"

"Springsteen"

Luke Bryan - Tailgates & Tanlines

Favorites:

"Been There, Done That"

"Faded Away"

"I Knew You That Way"

Cowboys & Aliens - The Movie

Thanks to Ferris & Will for sitting through this with me, since I was dying to go. I loved it, and looking at Daniel Craig for two hours wasn't hard either.

The Help - Movie & Book

Just go see it. I won't spoil it here.

what i loved about july...

Ahhhhh. 

Favorite time already! HERE. WE. Goooo!

(ps - I don't think anyone gets as excited about this as I.)

Lips: 

Covergirl: Hot Passion

Why? Um.. I don't rightly know, but I am trying to step out and be a little more bold. I feel like each time I put this on, I allow myself to dab just a tad more than the time before. 

I'm enjoying experimenting with new lipstick. I also tried the Milani Coral (can't remember the exact name) and I don't think Coral is a good route for me, unfortunately...

Revlon: Pink Sugar

When in doubt, go nude. 

Okay, that wasn't my best advice, but..with lips, why not?! 

Sure, it has a little pink to it, but this is so sheer. 

It has somewhat of a sparkle to it, also.

Naturally Upper Canada: Pressed Olive Avacado Lip Butter

I found this at Cracker Barrel last weekend, and I am IN love!!

I love all chap sticks, basically, (except for Black ChapStick and Yellow Carmex) so this is no huge surprise. What I love about it is that it is pressed and somewhat hard, but once you apply it, it seems to melt. It isn't greasy or too flavored, and it stays on well. 

It's also organic :)

Nails:

I have been a slacker this month, but I have not neglected completely!

Orly: Primetime

Go. 

Get.

This.

Now!

It is like $.69 at Sally's, and your nails won't even know what a "chip" is. For real.

China Glaze: Pink Voltage (Neon)

It may not look very Neon-y here, but it is. I have worn this on my toes since I got it, and I wish I had it while we were at the beach. I love my toes with this color!! It's so much fun.

Face:

Philosophy: Purity 

Now, before you say "that junk is expensive"... I already know. I drool over the Philosophy line while I'm in Ulta because I love their product names, but I will NOT break down and buy a $32.00 facial cleanser.

Birchbox included a sample of this in this month's package, and while it smells a tad like hospital soap, it lathers soo well, and it is a very thin consistency.

Physicians Formula: Organic Wear Mascara

This does something outrageous to my eyelashes.

It also does something outrageous to my left eye (like, make it water uncontrollably? I look like I sprung an oil leak with it running down my cheek.)

Hm, that may have been somewhat of an exaggeration, but it does cause my eye to mysteriously water at random times which is highly unfortunate because I love the product.

*ps - you can "buy one get one free" with Organic Wear at Target now!

and Clearly, it's organic! :)

Aveeno: Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer 

I haven't ever used a tinted moisturizer until now, but I decided it would be a good investment since I don't like wearing foundation during the summer. So, I've been applying this, skipping moisturizer, and then using a setting powder. I love it! It isn't oily at all, not too much coverage, and it has an SPF too. 

ANNNND it's organic :)

Hair: 

Amika: Oil Treatment

I also got this in my June Birchbox, but I stuck it in my bag to take with me to Honduras as well as the beach in place of my heat protectant, and I love it. It is comparable to (*MY HOLY GRAIL ITEM*) Chi Serum, and although it is still in second place - I have enjoyed this stuff. It isn't too heavy on my hair, and it doesn't have too strong of a smell, either.

Food:

Cracker Barrel

Oh, don't get excited... I don't "loooove" the CB now, but I DO love their grilled chicken fingers.

More restaurants should offer them! 

I especially love their Honey Mustard. 

....and their Coca-Cola cake....

(confession.)

McDonalds: CinnaMelts

*droooooooooling...............*

Okay, now I want to leave the computer abruptly, go get one of these babies, and slobber while eating it.

I'm really not kidding, I could eat this for every meal.

I. love. them.

WHY am I just now finding out how amazing they are?! 

WHERE HAVE I BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!

moving on....

Random:

DKNY: Be Delicious

Yummy! It's such a fun, fruity summer scent! I don't own it, but I spray it everytime I see it in a store.

I found it 25 dollars cheaper on Amazon, but I haven't placed my order yet!!

Special K: Fruit Crisps / Strawberry

Like pop tarts?

On a diet?

If you answered yes to both of these questions, call now....

1-800-IM-KIDDING

just run to the grocery & grab these.

because they're good.

and you can have 2 for 100 cals.

and you'll thank me.

and love me foreverrrr.

Lastly, my new favorite place to look at makeup sale racks.

and nail polish.

and travel size junk.

 I think I'm a makeup-nail polish hoarder who needs intense rehabilitation.

isn't the first step admitting??

Songs:

"i love you" - eli young band

"one summer gone" - ashton shepherd

"dear God" - avenged sevenfold

"apologies" grace potter & the nocturnals

"gone" - ashley monroe

Memories of the Month:

We saw Aunt Mary at the beach, and we had dinner with her.

I went on my first deep sea fishing trip, and I can't wait to go back.

Daddy I & went out on the boat for the first time together.

Natalie & I played more rounds of UNO than I could begin to count.

AND.... 

Matt and Hannah got engaged on the beach this past Friday!

:)

*none of these photos are mine, and i take no credit for any of them. 

JUNE FAVORITES!!!

I know I've completely missed the mark, but I've been excited to post this month's favorite list!

Here.

We.

Go.

Nail Polish: 

OPI Nicole Baby Blue

It is very comparable to Turquoise & Caicos by Essie, so either would be good, and they're around the same price.

Revlon Grape Icy

This is scented *ONCE IT DRIES*, and that's just a bonus. I love that this can look amazing under black shatter and silver too, probably, but I haven't tried that yet.

Face Product(s):

Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream

BB is my new favorite brand. I used to not be that crazy about it, but since I've started experimenting with organic stuff, this has been a trusty brand. BUT this cleanser makes my face feel like I just had a detox done on it, for real. It seriously makes me feel like I have cleaned every single pore. 

EcoTools brushes

I don't have a complaint about these, and they really don't shed at all.

Carmex Moisture Plus

Because it's Carmex.

for girls.

and it isn't greasy. 

it's chic.

and I love chapstick,

so what other reason do you need?

Hair Product:

Organix Acai Berry Avacado Shampoo & Conditioner

Like shampoo that smells good?

makes your hair feel sincerely clean?

isn't expensive?

get it. 

that is all.

it changed my hair's life, and it doesn't even have life.

Band:

Maroon 5 

because of the uniqueness to Adam Levine's voice, 

and because of his undying beautifulness.

Favorite songs from them (currently):

"Just a Feeling"

"How"

Food:

AMERICAN FOOD!! 

Honduras, thank you for making me appreciate it as much as I do. 

I've never been so happy to see a Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap from an Airport McDonald's in all of my life...

Movie:

Just Go With It

I will say I watched this a few nights ago, but since it was a June release, we're counting it as a June favorite. 

Cute movie, and I'm not a huge Adam Sandler fan --  I don't know, something about the way he talks/moves his mouth -- it annoys me, normally.

Phone App:

Navigation! 

I haven't had to use it much, but I HAVE had to use it, and it's been a real time saver!

Random:

USO T-shirt 

that says "The Troops Know I've Got Their Back". 

It was the 4th of July one :)

Accessory:

Timex Ironman Watch for Women

I didn't really know how addicted to time I was until we were in Honduras, and I could not keep up with it because I was without my phone, the watch I had was an hour & 15 minutes off, and we were never constantly around a place with clocks, so when we got back I broke down and spent some money on a watch, and I LOVE it. For real. Date, time, and day is all on one screen, and I don't have to push 12 buttons at once to see what I need to see. 

Amazing. 

Thank you, Timex.

Bracelets

This was the only photo I had that really showed me wearing any, haha. 

I got a bunch in Honduras, but I have a fairly great collection of them anyway, and I always love having a bunch on during Summer. 

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