Every one in a while I love to do a “Few of My Favorite Things” post just to share some of the things I’m loving at the moment and maybe introduce you to a thing or two I’ve discovered either on the net or out and about!
1. VeryJane.com
I am not sure if I have shared my love of VeryJane before or not but if I have, let me reiterate, I L-O-V-E VeryJane. If you are a big fan of shopping handmade and Etsy and have not discovered this site yet, you must check it out. I love supporting small businesses and getting a good deal so this is perfect! Actually, it is pretty dangerous. I will avoid admitting how much shopping I’ve done this month because of the cute deals! These are just a couple of the deals happening now:
(Sidenote: I am planning on creating a Holiday Gift guide featuring shops and small businesses of fellow chronic illness warriors and those in the adoption journey so if you would like me to give your shop a shout-out please shoot me an email!)
I’ve always loved dresses but with my continuing incision issues, dresses have totally become my BFF and I am loving some of the new ones Old Navy has out for the fall! I actually own these two and cannot rave about them enough:
These two dresses are super comfortable and look great with flats and boots! I’m hoping to add one of these cute striped sweater dresses to my collection for my birthday!
I love playing with makeup, especially eyeshadow. When I haven’t been digging the way clothes were working on my body, I have always been able to lean on being able to play around with my makeup (and my hair color) to add a little spunk. I’ve been a fan of Kat Von D since Miami Ink so I was excited when she started a new makeup line with Sephora. I have tried several of the products in her makeup line over the years and absolutely love her eyeshadow palettes! My favorite is Sinner but I am early awaiting Saint to come back in stock! The price is above my typical price point but the color is very pigmented and a little goes a long way so I feel like it justifies the price a bit. I also know in comparison to some of the other designer brands, it actually falls on the lower end of the spectrum. I am used to buying my make up at Wal-mart but as I am aging maturing, I am starting to care a little more about the quality of products I am using to protect my skin. Earning cash back with Ebates does help soften the blow a bit!
I have been on the search for a set of earrings that I could wear every day in all three of my holes. It has been quite a hunt to find something I liked and then I came across the Lazy Leopard shop on Etsy and found these cute and simple spiral hoops!
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The hunt is over! They arrived on Friday and while it took patience to get them in, I am in love! If you are looking for a simple pair of earrings or a cute ear cuff, I would highly recommend this shop!
I know it seems like a big shift in gears since the previous four favorites have been shopping related but since I’ve been shopping for the seasons on DVD, it isn’t too big a stretch is it? My husband makes fun of me all the time (especially being a seminary graduate) but I am in love with this show! I’m not sure what it is. Ever since the summer, I have been thinking more about whether or not I believe the paranormal exists and if so, how do I line that up with my faith. I won’t claim to have had any crazy encounters with ghosts in my life (although some crazy things happened in my dorm in college and we jokingly named the “ghost” Sally) but I do know two very strong women of faith who stand by their experiences so I have to ask myself whether or not it exists. I am totally beside myself on what to think so if you have thoughts on it and want to chat, by all means, please email me! Of course, there are a lot of people who claim that any paranormal show on TV is fake but of all I have watched I would believe this one the most and have been collecting the DVDs when I find good deals on Amazon to keep my occupied when I am bed-bound (it doesn’t hurt that there are some handsome guys with tattoos in the group either…lol)
What have been some of your favorite things lately?
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love the ear loops!! i’ve only got 2 holes in each ear (and very small ears) so i doubt i’d be able to rock that look but its so cute!!
The ear loops in the picture are actually for 2 holes! It just looks like you have three! I ordered mine longer for 3 holes and it actually looks like I have 4 when I have them in! You could totally rock it