Project Pan: May Update

Another month down & several products have gone with it.  This month was a productive one on the Project Pan front as I finished off several items.  The more I rid of, the harder I find it to keep from filling those empty spots in my cabinet.  I did manage to pick up a new shampoo & conditioner this month, even though I have several 'backups' waiting underneath the bathroom sink.  I'm blaming it on the fact that I lightened my hair for summer & needed a color protecting set to help the color last longer.  An excuse?  Sure, but it is what it is...  Without further ado, this month's products:

Project Pan: April Update

Okay, so remember how I promised to be better at this whole blogging thing- like a month ago? Yeeeeah, someone didn't make good on that promise.

Project Pan: March Update

Another month has passed & with it I've managed to dwindle down a few more beauty products.

Kiehl's Overnight Biological Peel

It's no surprise that I'm completely obsessed with Kiehl's.  (You can read my raves here & here.)  I've recently been trying out the Overnight Biological Peel.  I was interested in giving peels a go but knowing how this ginger's skin reacts to everything I was a bit hesitant.

Project Pan: February Update

Last month I talked about my plans to participant in a year of Project Pan.  I'm only one month in & already getting rid of things left & right!  I made a pact with myself that I wouldn't purge my collection by just tossing unloved items.  For the most part, I've done well with that.  I did manage to toss one product this month that I'm just not pleased with.  Here are a few mini-reviews:

Review: You Won't Believe Your Eyes

I've talked a lot about the troubles with my under eye area in the past.  If you've somehow managed to miss out on all my gripes, let me catch you up with the Cliff's Notes version: we're talking desert level dry skin.  Fortunately, I recently found my oasis.

Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty (but it was funny...)

Does anyone not love Diane Keaton?  (If you say you don't, then we certainly can't be friends...)  I recently read her book Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty & fell even more in love with this beautiful woman!

Project Pan 2015

I am a hoarder. 
But only when it comes to beauty products. 

My Travel Makeup Bag

Hello all!
After my recent chat about St. Petersburg Beach, I thought I'd do a little post to talk about what I packed in my makeup bag.  Mainly because I'm nosy & like to see what's in other people's bags so why not share the love?

Fall Lipsticks

The weather in central Alabama has officially become fall & that means it's time to break out the cute scarves, boots, & jackets.  Another thing I like to accessorize with in the cooler months is a dark, vampy lip.  Look on any fashion website or women's magazine & you'll find it's a trendy look in the fall.  I thought I'd share a few of my favorite autumnal shades with you.

Brand Focus: Kiehl's

A few months ago I talked about my current skincare routine.  In that post, I mentioned a couple of Kiehl's products that I had been using.  I really enjoyed both of these products so much that I decided to try out a few more.  After purchasing entirely too many items from this company, I have come to terms with something-  I am in love with the whole Kiehl's clan.

New In: Ole Henriksen Skincare

I am constantly trying out new skin care products.  It has recently become my newest beauty obsession.  I've heard lots of good things about Ole Henriksen products but have always been hestiant to try them because they are on the pricier end.  I was browsing Sephora the other day to check out this year's holiday gift sets when I found this OH skincare set. 

3 Tips to Make Your Lips Look Fuller

My family is cursed with uber thin lips.  So much so that when I smile, my top lip completely disappears.  While I'm not considering lip injections or anything of the sort, I am looking for a way to get a fuller pout.  Here are 3 quick & easy (injection free!) tips to help your lips look their best.

My Skincare Routine

I have a confession: I am obsessed with skincare products.  I'm also incredibly nosy.  One of my favorite YouTube videos to watch or blogposts to read is skincare routines.  I love peeking into people's medicine cabinets to get a look into what products they're loving.  Recently, I've incorporated a few new items into my regime & thought I'd share my thoughts.

Brand Focus: Not Your Mother's

 I have to be honest, I've never found a miracle product for my hair.  Out of the sinful amount of hair products I've purchased in my lifetime, I can't say I've ever found one that I thought "Wow!  Now THAT'S some Hollywood hair!"  That being said, I have found a line that I do actually adore & brings my pretty close to that Hollywood hair.

Current Happies: June 2014

Another month has passed & with that has come another set of favorites:  

Current Happies: May 2014

There have been several things I've been enjoying this month.  I thought I'd share a few of my daily "happies".  All of these things brighten my mood each day & hopefully sharing them with you will spread the good word!

How to Get Silky Soft Feet for Summer

Here in Alabama, we're already in full swing to summer.  We generally have about two weeks worth of lovely spring weather before the summer heat & humidity roll in.  As a result, I've been breaking out my favorite sandals.  Of course no one wants to be caught in a cute pair of gladiators with crusty heels (quite the attractive image, right?)!  A few weeks back I started prepping my soles to make their 2014 appearance.  My sure fire tip for silky soft feet involves only three products & it costs you less than $5.

DIY Acne Fighting Toner

I'm always looking for natural but inexpensive beauty products, especially ones that I can easily make at home.  I absolutely love LUSH products for their nautral ingredients.  But let's be honest, their prices are pretty steep & they're not (sadly) readily available in Alabama.  Some of my favorite LUSH products include their toner waters, specifically Breath of Fresh Air & Tea Tree Water.  If you look at the ingredients, these don't seem that hard to make at home.