Summer Staples 2013

I have found a few new products this summer that I can't live without so I thought I would share.  I gotta tell you that I am so driven by smells.  A lot. If it doesn't smell good, like reaaaal good, I'm not buying it. Period.  

These products below I believe all fall in the "under $10" category as well.  Talk about a deal!  

1.L'Oreal Sublime Sun Oil spray SPF 30 is my go to sunscreen at the pool or beach.  It has a soft, low key scent and the oil adds a little shine to that tan!

2. This lotion by Mario Badescu is the bomb!  It is not very hydrating so I put it on top of my Eucerin lotion to add a hint of shimmer (not in a bad way I promise) with a side order of coconut.  Pure heaven I tell you! 

3. This shampoo is pure delight.  The plumeria scent will bring you to your knees it's so fresh and bright smelling!  Think sun, sand and waves...in Hawaii of course! I find myself fluffing my hair all day just so I can smell it.  Do y'all ever do that or am I the weirdo?

What are some of your favorites?

Summer Loves

Loving this new to me color by Essie. 

"Poppy Art Pink"

I went crazy at the Walgreens at the beach and bought all kinds of unnecessary junk.  

This was by far my best purchase along with this...

"No Chips Ahead"

I have never been one to pull off the painted fingernail look.  It doesn't make much sense for me seeing that I always have paint all over my hands-permanently and I keep my fingernails too short.  They look so silly painted, I think!  So this clear polish is the perfect answer for my nails.  Adds the perfect natural glossy look!

Having serious addiction problems with this beverage and every flavor they have to offer.  Anyone else having this problem this summer?  I do not love drinking water, but these I can take down in a second flat!  Have you tried the grapefruit or the lemon flavors??!!!  So refreshing on a hot Southern day!!

Another serious problem for me are ripe peaches!  

Can't get enough.  

And the color.  

My goodness, just gorgeous!!!

John Robshaw textiles are pretty awesome too, don't you think? 

 Love this design and the color combo.

Novel. has a stamp and now a Tumblr account.  

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Summer Style

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.

Oh My Gah I can't tell you how ready I am for summer!!!  Can you tell?  After my post last week about pools and this week about beach..I'm ready for some lazy summer days ahead!  Big R and I were talking about how we feel like April may be the coldest month we have had so far here in Charleston in 2012!  Isn't that crazy?!   Most of this weekend was spent cooped up inside with the boys due to a few rain showers, so I decided to focus on sunny and brights today so at least I can mentally go to this happy place:)  

*does anyone know where this great bag (7.) came from?  I had it saved to my desktop from long ago and can't figure out the origin??