1. Torrid Jeggings. I have been searching for the perfect affordable tall jeans and I have found them! These are the best jeans if you are tall and curvy. They come in tall and extra tall sizes and break in to be the softest and most comfortable pair of jeans that you have in your closet. While they are called jeggings, they are more of a denim material than a legging one and have a real zipper and buttons. They come in tons of colors, washes and styles and are just PERFECT!
2. Beautycounter Nourishing Night Cream. I had heard all the hype surrounding the Beautycounter for Target collection and decided to give their night cream a try. I have been loyal to my First Aid Beauty cream for a long time, but I really liked this one for nighttime. It soaks into the skin quickly and doesn’t leave your face feeling greasy. I will definitely be repurchasing this one!
3. Mrs. Meyer’s Apple Cider Multi-Surface Spray. Someone I follow on Snapchat shared this and said that it smells amazing and makes the whole house smell like fall. I bought one bottle to try it out and went back the next week and bought two more, the dish soap and the hand soap. If you are a fan of fall scents, you need this is your life. I use it daily to clean the kitchen counters and it makes the whole house smell amazing. It is limited edition for fall, so if you find it get it because it might not be there for long!
4. Anastasia Contour Kit. I have the light to medium version of this palette. This kit comes with three bronzers and three highlighters and can be used to for simple every day looks and to really contour your face for special occasions. I use the banana powder on top of my under eye concealer and the the middle bronzer everyday. I really like that it gives you a good variety all in one little palette and it is super easy for travel.
5. Young Living Oils Christmas Spirit. I know, you are probably thinking what my husband did when he saw me diffusing this oil – Christmas already?! But seriously, this oil is a blend of orange, cinnamon and spruce oils and just smells like fall to me. It is one of those scents that make you happy and make the whole house feel cozy.
6. Fresh Wave Odor Removing Spray. I received this spray for review after attending Blogger Bash and it has been a go to at our house since the summer. We don’t use the fake smelling air fresheners that are full of weird chemicals that you don’t want to be inhaling in the first place. Fresh Wave is made from essential oils and just a few sprays kills any odors left behind from cooking or taking out some extra smelly trash. We also have the Odor Removing Packs that work great in Alex’s sports bags. No more sweaty smells!
7. Kady Lace Up Flats. These are the cutest, most comfortable flats ever. I get tons of compliments every time I wear them and they go with everything from leggings, so jeans to dress pants. I have the brown ones, but they come in a bunch of different colors too!
8. La Croix Sparkling Water. I drink seltzer like it’s going out of style and the grapefruit La Croix is the best flavor out there! I also like to call in pamplemousse (grapefruit in French) and feel fancy.

What are your recent obsessions?

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1. Aviators. The ones pictured above are from Loft, but I have about 3 pairs of aviators that I regularly wear. I feel that look great on my face and I love the different colored mirrored look.
2. Pineapple Corer. If you like to eat fresh pineapple and do not own this contraption, run to the store now. I used to buy pineapples and they would go bad because I hated peeling and coring them. This thing literally takes 2 minutes and you have perfectly sliced pineapple rings. It is worth every penny!
3. Health Ade Kombucha. I love kombucha, but Heath-Ade is my fav. They have a ton of delicious flavors (pink lady apple and California grape are my favs) and their bottles are so stinking cute. The best part is that no one else at home like these, so when I put them in the fridge, I can be sure they will be there when I go back to drink one. Mommy success!
4. Orange is the New Black. I was obsessed with the first season of the show, but wasn’t too impressed by Season 2. The show has redeemed itself in Season 3 and I cannot wait to see what happens in the next season. Seriously, go watch it because so much has changed since Season 2!
5. Sandals. The weather is finally nice enough to live in sandals. These two pairs are my current favs and you can find them at Target and American Eagle.
6. Long necklaces. The one pictured is the necklace I received for Valentine’s Day from my guys, but I have 4 different long necklaces in rotation that I have been loving! I love the way they dress up basic solid tops and can really bring a plain outfit up a notch.
7. OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker. This is a life changing machine. If you are a fan of cold brew and have tried to make it at home, you know that it can be a bit of a pain in the butt. With this, you pour in your coffee and water, let it stand and then in drains the cold brew through the bottom while the grounds stay on top.

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My list of March favorites is a bit random, but they are all things that I have been obsessed with all month.

1. Conair Curl Secret. I have been wanting to try one of these for a looong time and it just so happened that it was on sale, I had a gift card and ended up only paying $16 out of pocket for it. That being said it is worth every penny of its retail price because it gives me the nicest curls that last forever. I can curl my hair one day, not put in any product and still have waves in it for the next day, which is unheard of with my pin straight hair.
2. Young Living Oils Citrus Fresh. If you want your house to smell like you just cleaned for hours, diffuse Citrus Fresh. It is a blend of orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, and mandarin oils with a hint of spearmint and it makes everything smell fresh and clean and it just makes you smile when you walk into the room.
3. FitBit Blaze. This is kind of a cheat March favorite because I only got my FitBit during the last week of March. But that being said, it has not left my wrist for more than the time that it needs to charge since it arrived and I am obsessed with it and with meeting my goals, each and every single day. I’m going strong so far!
4. Aladdin Milk Bottle. I bought this bottle with thoughts of it being my take along water bottle, but since it does not fit into the cup holders in my car (total bummer) it has become my at home bottle. It is a 30 oz bottle and I try to drink at least 3 of these bad boys each day on top of the water I drink at work from a smaller, cup holder friendly bottle.
5. Black & White Sneakers. The Adidas pair shown above were a find at Century 21 for under $40, but I also have another pair of black and white Nike Theas that I am obsessed with. Other than work and more formal events, you can find me rocking one of these pairs of sneakers every day. As someone who has not worn a pair of sneakers with a casual, non-workout outfit in years, this is a big change for me and I am loving it!
6. Smith’s Minted Rose Lip Balm. After battling a nasty cold in March, I had chapped lips that I could not get rid of. I used this lip balm religiously for a few days and I was chapped no more. I love the cooling effect it has on your lips.
7. Cracklin’ Chicken. This is not something I can add to my little collage, but Nom Nom Paleo’s Cracklin’ Chicken has become a staple in our  dinnertime rotation. It is super easy to make aside from the splatter, but tastes so amazingly, flippin good. Seriously, try it. You will love this!

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1. Ice Amulet Bracelet: I got this bracelet from my cousin (thanks Patricia!) for Christmas and I have worn it basically every day since. It’s small and dainty, but gives my wrist a little bling.

2. Simple Micellar Makeup Removing Wipes: I had heard tons about micellar water and how great it is for removing makeup, so when I saw these wipes at Costco, I decided to give them a try. They do a wonderful job removing makeup, even liquid eyeliner comes off without having to scrub. They don’t burn around my eyes, which was my biggest complaint with other brands of wipes.

3. Glam Glow Thirsty Mud: This is the most hydrating face mask I have ever tried, and believe me I’ve tried a ton! In the winter my skin gets really dry and rough, and just 15 minutes with this on my face, and my skin is like new. I have a few other Glam Glow masks as well and they are all excellent.

4. Beauty Blender: I never thought I could love a little pink sponge this much, but I do. It does a great job of applying foundation and blending under eye concealer. I love the finish that it gives my face, it looks super natural, better than any foundation brush I have used in the past. I got the version that comes with the Blender Cleanser Solid, which cleans the Beauty Blender better than anything I had tried before.

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5. Dave’s Killer Bread: We buy this bread at Costco in pack of two, freeze one and refrigerate the other so it stay fresh throughout the week. The bread is great for sandwiches and toast, and is the only bread we buy other than the occasional roll or Italian Bread. It’s organic, non-GMO, whole grain and has 5 grams of both protein and fiber per slice.

6. Sperry Saltwater Duck Booties: After Blizzard Jonas hit, these were the only shoes I wore for days. They kept my feet dry and toasty, and looked super cute doing it. I had wanted a pair of duck boots forever and I am so glad that my wonderful husband got me these for Christmas because they came in so handy for the storm.

7. Kikki-K Personal Planner: I received the Kikki-K for my birthday in September, but didn’t really start using it until after the New Year because that is when my Inkwell Press A5 planner inserts started. I love the flexibility of a ring bound planner, how I can use any type of insert and totally customize it to my needs. It keeps me put together!

8. Eddie Bauer Westbridge Parka: I love Eddie Bauer for coats. They are waterproof, durable, super warm and super cute. I already had a fall/early winter coat from Eddie Bauer that is older than Alex, but still looked like new. When I started looking for a new winter coat, Eddie Bauer was a no-brainer. This coat is cute,  so, so warm, and best of all, comes in tall sizes, which this 6 foot lady really appreciates.

Was January a cold month where you live? What were some things that you loved in January? 

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First is a water bottle that I am obsessed with. I got this bottle at FitBlogNYC and have probably used it every day since them. The bottle is called the CitrusZinger and it has a built in juicer that you smush (technical term) a lemon or other fruit into to flavor your water. I usually keep my water on my desk and everyone who has walked into my office over the last few weeks has asked about it. It has also helped me drink a whole lot more water throughout the day and I love it so much that I bought a second one for Tommy to use.

Next is my vanity mirror and my whole vanity in general. When we were renovating, the one thing that was my must have was my vanity. I had dreamed of having a vanity for years where I could organize all of my beauty products instead of having them scattered around my bathroom and bedroom. The vanity itself is the Malm Dressing Table from Ikea and the mirror is Conair Oval Double-Sided Lighted Makeup Mirror. The mirror is magnified on one side and the white ring around it lights up. I have even used the mirror in the dark to get ready in the morning on some mornings when Tommy was working second shift.

I am a fan of defined brows and I fill in my brows almost every day. I received the Eyeko Brow Liner in my swag bag at FitBlogNYC and when I saw it in there I was super excited. It has an applicator similar to liquid eyeliner pencils which allows you to make little strokes that look very natural. I will definitely be repurchasing this when I run out.

This Benefit cheek palette is all of my favorite cheek products in one. I am a huge fan of Benefit and have had almost all of these blushes/bronzer in their individual little boxes over the years. When I saw that they put them into the cute Cheeky Sweet Spot Palette I had to get it. The blushes are a little bit smaller than the separate products, but for the price of $36 it is so worth it if you are a Benefit fan.

I got a haircut a few weeks ago and I got layers all over and long side bangs in the front. My forehead tends to be oily, so I have been using this Toni&Guy Cleanse Dry Shampoo on days that I don’t wash my hair. The product works great, but I am not a huge fan of the smell, but it does not bother me enough not to use it.

Last but not least are my OXO Kitchen Tools. Before our renovations, we threw out all of our old kitchen tools because they were old and in desperate need to be replaced. Tommy found a great deal on OXO at KMart and they price matched their website in store for us. We bought almost everything they make including measuring cups, grater, colander, pop containers and everything else you see here. The quality of the products is great, they wash so well and I love the satisfaction guarantee and philosophy behind the brand.

What is your favorite beauty product?

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