Bedroom Tour!

Tell me why I felt so inclined to share a 'bedroom tour' with you guys today.  I don't know why, but I am just in love with my new room.  I feel like this style is so fantastic and suites me so much more.  There are things I want to show you and questions I want to ask you so lets  get started!      

                        

Even down to the door knob, I am so happy.  Just looking at it puts me in a good mood for some reason.  Probably one of the best things about the room hands down.  My second and third favorite things overall?  My fairy lights around the window and my precariously placed mirror on the chair.  Does anyone have any suggestions about how to conceal those extra lights that lead to the outlet?

This is one section of my room.  I purchased this Malm dresser from Ikea and I could NOT BE HAPPIER with it.  I spent a lot of time looking for something that I liked online because the closest Ikea store I have to me is about an hour away.  I wanted to have a good idea of what they had online in the back of my head because when I got there I wanted to be able to compare and it worked out great.  I ended up picking something similar to what I found online but there were SOOOO many other options actually in the store.  It worked to my advantage knowing what was in both places.  

This is one little bit of my makeup that I have displayed on my dresser.  I don't have much room so I have to make  due with what I have and the surface area of this dresser is perfect for what I need.  I'm currently burning 'Ski Lodge' from Bath and Body Works and I LOVE it.  It's one of the newer ones this year (at least I think) and it's a different smell, kind of manly so boyfriend approved.

I also have my adorable box of matches and a pink lighter for lighting candles.  Always have to have them at the ready.  My Clarisonic is always at the ready and the lipsticks are on display!  The acrylic cases that I keep my makeup in are from Marshalls actually!  I had been looking for them but they were so expensive everywhere else and I found them for a great price at Marshalls (I think I had luck).  I wish we had a close Home Goods, but we don't.  WAH.

My DIY closet storage system fits perfectly along this other wall (!!!), can you freaking believe that perfect fit!?  I honestly could not believe that I didn't have to cut anything.  At the end my dad is renting some storage space with random clothes, but it's just because he hasn't built his own storage system yet, haha.  As you can see there still is that stupid plastic storage thing down in the corner, that I plan to replace with something nicer sometime soon.

My dresser doesn't just hold my clothes and computer, it has to hold my adorable little sandbox from Brookstone.  It is SO extremely relaxing to have this near me to just play with at any other time I may need it.  As you can see I have all my First Aid Beauty stuff that I use on the regular, my perfumes, my Mario Badescu lotion thats on it's last leg (I will definitely be repurchasing this one).  In the clear acrylic box on the right hand side holds some rings, earrings and bracelet.  I love the look of it.

I hope you loved this cute little tour of my bedroom, I am obsessed!  There's a reason that I didn't show the bed and it's because I don't have the exact sheets and things I want yet!  That will be a whole other post because there's a specific couple of things I want to buy to design it myself.  Let me know what you think about the decor!  I can't wait to add more.  Send me a tweet or leave a comment.  Thank you so much for reading as always.  -Brit.

My Nighttime Routine

I feel like every time I read something like this it's always the same.  There are a billion products that people use and a super long process.  My process takes absolutely no time so I wanted to show you my night routine.  

Step #1: Bathroom Candle

I have a very old, vintagy bathroom.  The house that I live in right now is very old-style as there were never really many renovations made to it.  It's not my favorite but I tend to enjoy it because it reminds me of houses in a small beach town or a cottage or something.  I don't know why I decided to preface this step with that, but I did.  For some reason I love lighting candles in the bathroom.  Especially when it's a cute, adorable candle that matches with the aura of the room.  Not only does it make the space thats known for smelling weird, smell good, but also just adds a relaxing vibe to your entire attitude.   

Step #2: Clarisonic Time

I had to take two pics because I wanted to make sure you all could bask in the amazingness.  First lets start with that print.  Yes, I know, thank you.  Adorable!  Secondly, let's talk about the brush head.  I've written about this before but it is absolutely fantastic.  The Luxe brush head is great for many reasons: it is so incredibly soft, it makes you feel like you've been in the spa all day and it's excellent for sensitive skin.  I definitely want to try out some other brush heads in the future so I can't wait to do that.

#3: Toothbrush Tasks

This is pretty standard with almost everyones night routine, I'm sure.  This toothbrush is literally just the Up&Up brand from Target, nothing special.  I absolutely love this one because the brussels are not too soft and just enough.  I can't stand toothbrushes that are soft because it feels like they do nothing for your teeth.  Have you heard otherwise when it comes to a choosing a toothbrush?  I know I've heard that soft is actually good but I just cannot stand it for some reason.

#4: Shower Time

I did an I'm With The Brand post about Clean&Clear because I love it so much, this product is nothing different than that.  I just love the morning burst face wash and ~*iRoNiCaLlY*~ I use it at night.  I know Clean&Clear do a night formula, but this one just makes me happy, so I always use it!  The eos Shave Gel stinks.  I can't lie, I just don't like it.  I don't favor the scent and I don't really think it does anything special for the shaving experience.  Buy something else for the $4, not this.  

You may be wondering why I have THREE razors in my shower.  To be honest, I kind of do and kind of don't really know why.  I have always used the Bic disposable razors because I like the result they gave me but being that my skin is severely sensitive and has been getting worse as the years go on, I decided to try something different.  This brings me to the blue one in the middle, Schick Hydro Silk razor which is ABSOLUTELY brilliant.  I will go further into detail about this razor soon.  The one all the way on the left was another one that I tried that I didn't like as much as the one in the middle, but it was Schick as well.  I don't like to shave, but the feeling of smooth legs overtakes the laziness of not wanting to shave, so I basically always do when I'm in the shower.

Shampoo and conditioner are obviously a necessity in everyone's shower stall.  At the moment I'm all about the old school Herbal Eseences.  I am so happy they brought these back within the past year or so because they make me so happy.  To be honest, I think HE has gone a little overboard with some of the newer more modern scents that they've put out more recently.  I like these plain ones and the effect that it has on my hair isn't so bad either.

My two most recently body washes are as basic as they get.  Up&Up pomegranate and lemon verbena and Softsoap Coconut Scrub.  I'm a little annoyed at the Softsoap because it really doesn't smell anything like coconut and that makes me sad.

#5: After Shower Power

On days and occasions where I feel like my hair has just seen better days, I apply this Well Oil Huile.   I really enjoy this oil for a couple of reasons: the bottle is my favorite colors, the smell is delightful and it's rather light.  It's always nice to have a rather light oil for your hair just to ensure that it's not overkill.   

These are obviously for use if I had been wearing makeup that day.  Some days I just don't feel like wearing makeup and that's totally okay.  When I dare to bare mascara and all, I use these removal wipes because they are perfect for nighttime calming.  The smell is lovely and it actually does get you so relaxed and ready for a chill night and a great sleep.  

I've spoken about these products in depth on a couple of occasions.  The Ultra Repair Cream is definitely for application everyday for me.  I love the way it sinks into my skin with no worry that it will irritate.  The Detox Eye Roller has given me liiiiiife.  Honestly, it has taken away some of my dark circles and that makes me happier than you could ever imagine, as I have had dark circles for a long time.  

Sometimes I use a toner from Clean&Clear, but not all of the time.  I should get into a better practice of using that more often.  For some reason, I reserve the toner for the fall time?  Why is that a stigma?

For some reason, I like to apply deodorant before bed.  I honestly think its the wierdest thing ever to apply it before you go to sleep, but I do it anyway.  I mean, you know you're clean, why do you need it for overnight?  I don't know, I do it anyway.  I've been taking a like to this one from Secret lately.  

Thanks for reading my nighttime routine!  Let me know in the comments or in a tweet if yours is similar or different, I would love to know.  This is so simple and most of it is what you should probably be doing everyday anyway!  Forget all those complicated steps with serums and craziness, this is perfect for me.  What products do you think I just must try?  Thanks for reading!  -Brit.  

A Beautiful Spring Day in the Beginning of April!

Today was an absolutely beautiful day all around.  The weather was fantastic and I think spring is finally here!  I am so happy to be able to welcome the warmer weather in my outfits, makeup and most of all.. outside!  Here's what I wore today as I gallivanted around town shopping and running some errands!  

My top is from Old Navy, the thank underneath is from Charlotte Russe, the jeans and shoes are from Forever 21, my wallet is from Target and I am wearing my Rose Gold Michael Kors that I got two years ago from my dad.  

I figured I would include my fantastic, full of calories breakfast, a delicious bagel.  We go to Barons Bagels which is right around the corner from where we live and these bagels are fantastic!  I also went to the mall and picked up a couple of things from Sephora including a Clarisonic brush head from the Luxe Collection that I have heard all about, a couple of Bath and Body Works Candles and a mask from First Aid Beauty.  I have been loving the line, as you all know, and figured that I would give a mask a try.  After all, my skin is slowly but surely getting back to normal with the weather getting warmer.  

What are you doing this weekend?  I can't wait to spend tomorrow doing laundry (said no one ever).  I just hope we have another awesome day tomorrow and another awesome week to follow, weather-wise.  Send me a tweet and let me know what you think and how your weather has been!