Friday Highfive!

Happy Friday!!!

Here is a highfive for getting through the week!

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Last night we went down to Folly to celebrate my brother's 25th Birthday.  It was a great time which has resulted in a tinge of a headache this morning...worth it!

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I'm a big fan of nude nail polish.  I decided to spice it up with a pink accent nail.

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Living so close to Bilo, it's my grocery store of choice.  This week I cashed in my fuel perks and filled my tank for $20.00.  Cha ching!

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Is it just me, or does that tree have a face?

You can find this yard across from Nativity on Folly Road.

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Alfie's new dog toy, Oh Noooooooo!!! Mr. Bill!

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Have a great weekend!

Bridal Beauty: Skincare Regime

Good Morning, Before I get into my scheduled post I want to say Happy Birthday to my brother!!!

I am so excited to celebrate tonight! 

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I'm never that interested in reading about other people's skincare routines, however I decided today to share mine because I have recently begun to give it much more thought (so sorry if this bores you).  I have always had sensitive skin.  In highschool I had eczema pretty severe, but it cleared up in College for which I was so grateful.  I breakout pretty regularly also, always have, but it's not something that has ever really upset me or affected my self esteem.  "It is what it is."  I am definitely a girly girl, but I'm also low maintenance.  I'm an oxymoron!

After my Natura Bisse Diamond Glow facial a couple weeks back I took the plunge and purchased products from their line.  From there I looked at the other products I was using (or not using) and made some changes.  Let me tell you about it:

AM Routine

Each morning I wash my face with Neutrogena's facial bar.  I have used this soap off and on forever, as recommended by a dermatologist in highschool, and so I feel confident that it's an effective cleanser.  From there I use an organic CC cream by Physicians Formula. 

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PM Routine

While in the mornings I typically feel rushed to get out the door, in the evenings I am really able to spend some time on myself.  I use a face brush (from Sally Beauty) to clean my face with Ellen Tracy's Age Renewal Cleanser.  From there I use a Clearasil Spot treatment on any pronounced blemishes. 

I use Natura Bisse's Oxygen Cream as my nightly moisturizer and I love it.  It smells great, absorbs quickly, and instantly cools and refreshes my skin. 

I also purchased Natura Bisse's Stabilizing Cleansing Mask.  I splurged on this product, it runs around $50.00, because you can use it 3 ways.  I am currently using it as a weekly mask, however combined with a little bit of water, you can use it as a cleanser.  You can also use it as a spot treatment on any trouble zones.

Triple threat baby!

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I'm no skincare guru, but this is what I'm doing in order to ensure my skin is at it's best for the coming months of showers, parties, and photos of me galore.

Happy Thursday!!

Double Whammy

I'm hittin' y'all with a double whammy today,
I have a weekend report and a menu comin' at ya!

Ok, so there isn't much to report on the weekend, really. 

Friday night we grilled burgers, which is my faaaavorite thing to do.  I added some crumbled bacon from a leftover 'Breakfast for Dinner' night to the ground beef, along with Montreal Steak seasoning.  I also splurged on "good" pepperjack and Hawaiian sweet bread hamburger buns. Perfection!  

I think I get a little too excited about these things.

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Saturday in Charleston was dreary as heck and so we were feeling stir crazy come 5:00 pm.  We went down the street to the shopping center that houses the Terrace Theatre and Zia and enjoyed a few glasses of wine at "How Art Thou?" which is a super cute wine bar that I'm beginning to frequent.  They have half priced bottles and live jazz on Thursdays...music not too loud, you know what I mean?  I can't stand loud loud music unless we're at a concert. 

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Sunday we were bound and determined to enjoy some outdoor time so we headed to the beach.  It was so dang windy we only lasted an hour and a half,
but it was fun none the less. 

I watched several people chasing an umbrella all the way down the beach,
I felt bad but y'all it was cracking me up!

And if you're wondering my beach of choice in Charleston? 
It's Folly, no question at all. 

I grew up frequenting Sullivan's (where my dads family is from) however it has, along with the rest of Charleston, changed so so much and sometimes my heart just can't take it.  

Blurry kabobs! Sunday night's dinner was colorful and delicious. 

We used a teriyaki marinade with sesame seeds. 

And finally, my menu for the week.

Drumroll please....

I pretty excited about tonight, recreating this exact meal. 

I'm starting to think maybe I struggle with change?

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Happy Tuesday!