Hello! My name is Annie Cristina and I met the lovely Asheyna through one of our shared favorite hobbies, creative writing. Speaking of favorites, one of the monthly features on my blog is a list of my current favorite things. When Asheyna asked me to guest blog for her during the month of April, I immediately knew what I wanted my topic to be — favorites! Here is a list of my current favorite things, all of which I’ve been enjoying from March into April.
strawberries & creme frappuccino ice cream.
Starbucks recently brought back this favorite of mine. I can’t resist buying it every time I go to the grocery store — it’s the perfect blend of strawberries and cream. Decadent? Yes, but also so very, very worth it. A must if you are a strawberry (and ice cream!) fanatic like me.
carrots & hummus.
My boyfriend recently introduced this combination to me. I was at his house, cranky because I was hungry, but not digging anything in his fridge. I was dubious at first, I will admit, when he recommended I try dipping some carrots in hummus, but after an extremely hesitant try, I was hooked. It’s even yummier than carrots and ranch sauce, in my opinion, plus it’s a lot better for you, too. Bonus!
fiberwig mascara.
I am extremely picky when it comes to wearing mascara, because practically every mascara I wear winds up under my eyes. As raccoon eyes are not really the look I’m going for, I’m forever looking for the perfect waterproof mascara. d.j.v. beautenizer’s Fiberwig LX mascara is the best mascara I’ve found. It coats every strand, is a breeze to apply, and best of all, it stays put.
lemon aid eyelid primer.
If you’re a night owl like me who can’t leave the house without applying a swipe (or five) of concealer under your eyes, this product is a must-have. It’s an eyelid primer by Benefit that you apply directly on your eyelid and brow bone. It both camouflages any discoloration you have on your lid and brow area, plus it helps keep eyeshadow in place. On days when I’m in a hurry (read: I slept in late) and don’t have a lot of time to apply my makeup, I put this on first because it instantly perks my face up and makes me look awake — even if I’m just barely awake.
oscar blandi dry shampoo.
This dry shampoo is a must for lazy gals like me. Don’t feel like washing (and in my case, straightening) your hair today? No problem! Just apply this dry shampoo to your roots, brush out, and bam — you’ve got fresh hair for another day. It’s also great for adding texture and volume to your hair.
shrugs.
Now that summer is fast approaching, I’ve had to relegate my cardigans to the back of my closet again (sob). I love wearing cardigans because I am constantly cold — even in 70 degree weather — plus they are just a great accessory to any outfit. Shrugs are my newest discovery. They are like baby cardigans! They look great with camis and dresses, and you can find them at some pretty decent prices, like this lace cap one from rue, which is priced at just $16.99.
What are your favorites this month?
What a fun post! I love strawberries and ice cream and this combo sounds heavenly, but I have GOT to stop with the sweets, as bathing suit season is rapidly approaching. Benefit is awesome. I am pretty fair and have light eyes and never really have dark circles (though I think they’re sexy!) so I’ve never tried Lemon Aid, but I am certain it works well, as I pretty much adore anything benefit makes.
Right now I’m totally hooked on Bare Minerals. So much cheaper than the Dior Airflash foundation I was using, and works just as well!
I think I NEED that ice cream in my life! Ice cream is my downfall and I loooove strawberries and looooove Starbucks! I’ve tried the caramel macchiato one and LOVED it! I will try this one soon!!