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What I’m Loving // May 2014

May 29, 2014August 25, 2015 Crystal // Dreams, etc. Post a comment
What I’m Loving // May 2014

When I sat down to write this post I thought I’d have a hard time thinking about what I’ve been using a lot this month, but everything started to come to me immediately. I have a bunch of things to talk about, so I’ll just jump right into it.

Make-Up

I can’t think of a specific look that I went for most of the month, so the products in my make-up bag changed a couple of times each week. I think I used Stila’s In the Light palette the most, since I posted a look using it at the beginning of the month and I’ll be posting a couple more next month. 
I also fell in love with Legendary Lure from the Alluring Aquatic collection from MAC. Okay, so I’ve only had this for about a week but it was love at first swatch (seen online) and the color is even more beautiful in person.

Nails

I have a few nail polishes to talk about this month. I change up my nail polish often, but this month I kept gravitating to Essie’s Fashion Playground. I almost passed by this shade because when my coworker and I held it up to Mint Candy Apple it didn’t look like there was much a difference. But once it’s on, the green in Fashion Playground is much more noticeable and it’s a beautiful color. I’m so glad that I didn’t overlook this. 
I’ve also been loving Zoya’s Rue topped by OPI’s You Pink Too Much. This is the perfect glitter for Rue and I absolutely love how they look together.

Fashion 


I’ve become a little lax with wearing heels lately. It was a conscious decision. I used to wear heels all the time. When my niece was younger she used to know that I was around if she saw a pair of heels by the door. But now that I’m a little older and wiser I want to protect my feet, so I introduced flats into my wardrobe. And I didn’t wear heels again for far too long. Enter these wedges. I do feel more put together wearing a pair of heels and I don’t want to lose my ability to walk in them, so I bought these shoes, as well as a pair of pumps by the same brand. I love both pairs, but these are definitely my favorite, especially if I’ll be walking around more. I keep the pumps at work and have these at home for church and other events outside of work. (I have stuffed these into my bag to wear them at work for a day every once in awhile too.) They’re so comfortable and I’ve received lots of compliments when wearing them them.
Fitness

I’ve been walking more now that the snow is gone and it made me fall in love with my Jawbone Up all over again. It’s so much fun to see how many steps I get in each day. I even made it to 500,000 steps since I started using it and that was really exciting.

Music

I can’t believe I’m admitting this online, but I bought the soundtrack for a ball that took place on a soap opera. I’ll probably be reading the GH book soon, though, so I might as well just admit my geekiness now. The music at the Nurse’s Ball on General Hospital was a lot of fun this year and they’re all songs that make me want to get up dance. My two favorites aren’t dance songs, but I love them anyway: Little Things (that kid is so cute, I hope they don’t age her character and find a new actress) and You’re Not Alone (both versions). 
What have you been loving this month?

  
Note: I purchased all of the products listed in this post.

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Hello, friends! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ Swipe through for a few g Hello, friends! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ Swipe through for a few glimpses from January. As 2022 came to an end I had this feeling that I was preparing to hibernate and I guess, in a way, I have. I’ve been slowly easing into the new year, focused on getting back into a few routines after Iceland and the holidays. And it’s been a great month. I can’t believe it’s almost over. What have your favorite moments of January been?
2022. Looking back on this year it was the year of 2022. Looking back on this year it was the year of so many dreams experiences. Whales. Cape Cod/Nantucket. Iceland. I saw musicals that have I’ve been dreaming of with Moulin Rouge, Wicked, and Six. 

It wasn’t without its stresses and rough moments but I’m grateful for the good that can be found, even when it’s hard.
Let’s journey back to November for the second we Let’s journey back to November for the second weekly dam walk of the month. My dad joined me for this one and we made it somewhat fast because it was a chilly day. ā€œThe water looks cold,ā€ I said when we back to the car.

Between Iceland and the below zero, windy, and snowy weather we had last week (which came with requests from my parents not to go) it’s been a few weeks since I’ve been to the dam and I miss it!
Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Vienna and it still lives in my memory today as such a special time. I know December in Reykjavik will be the same—and not just because I came home with a little over $100 worth of ornaments of all 13 Yule Lads AND their mom AND the Christmas cat. (There was a little bit of miscommunication between my mom and me on that shopping trip. šŸ˜‚)

It might have been cold (and when that wind hits you don’t want to be outside or by the harbour…I speak from windswept, breath-stolen experience and will forever be grateful for the library we eventually found respite in) and we only saw the sun a few hours each day, but seeing this already charming city decked out in Christmas lights with a skating rink and the prettiest tree secured it’s place in my heart.

Reykjavik, I hope to see you again one day. Soon. Probably not in December, but I’m glad I got to see you in December once.
Last year my niece and I visited New York at Chris Last year my niece and I visited New York at Christmastime and it was fun to see the city decked out in lights. I can also now say that I’ve seen the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and skating rink and the Saks Christmas lights, but I’ve also seen the crowds they draw.

It was completely different in Reykjavik this year. You actually had a chance to skate on the ice rink if you wanted (and I never did the conversation, but I think it’s cheaper) and you could actually walk up to the Christmas tree. Two very different Christmas in the city experiences.
Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle tour with a stop at Thingvellir National Park. My fingers froze as I took these photos but it was worth it to capture this view. šŸ˜ PS - the last photo is from a lake we stopped at on our way from Geysir to Thingvellir.
Iceland, Day 2, Part 1. We went on a rather unvent Iceland, Day 2, Part 1. We went on a rather unventful Northern Lights tour the night before and slipped in a few hours of sleep before meeting our bus for the Golden Circle tour. Our tour guide was @busdriver_annie and she was amazing! Pictured: Faxi (the small waterfall) Gullfoss (the big waterfall), a wool market where we also saw some animals, and Geysir (the hot springs area). Geysir is actually the most famous geyser in the world but it doesn’t erupt anymore. However, Strokkur erupts every 5 - 10 minutes. I’ll share more photos from the tour soon!
Iceland, Day 1. We landed bright and early at 6:30 Iceland, Day 1. We landed bright and early at 6:30 am, dropped off our bags at the hotel, and went exploring. We saw HallgrĆ­mskirkja, the amazing view from the bell tower, the rainbow street, and walked down Laugavegur. Swipe to the end to see the view from our apartment!
Scenes from November, which were mostly at the dam Scenes from November, which were mostly at the dam apparently.
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