The Sephora X Minnie Style collection is so dang cute that when I spotted it in store over the weekend, I knew I needed to post about it. The colors are vibrant, the theming is cute, and although I have yet to try it out the quality seemed solid for the price. I am not usually a fan of gold and red together, but it works and it works well in this instance.
The items that stand out most to me are not the actual cosmetics but the accessories! The compact mirror, handheld "bow" mirror, and brush set are so so cute. The compact is a little bulky for my taste, but the colors seemed vibrant and worth the inexpensive price point.
I have rounded up some of the items for browsing in the widget below. Happy shopping!
Best,
Natalie
For spring break this year my friends and I jammed ourselves into a rental car for 30 hours and drove down to Disneyland and back! It was so much fun, but also so much sitting and so many stretches were needed to keep from turning into stone.
Comfort wear was very (very) necessary and I learned a few things about outfits for long travel days. Here is a little bit about what I wore and what I learned.
1. Grab a sweater or shawl that can be converted into a last minute blanket or pillow/ This is super helpful when you need it and the key is to wear a sweater light enough to be peeled off when it gets too hot but is easy to throw back on when it gets cold. This one from Crane and Lion that I am wearing is super thin but bulks up pretty well into a last minute sleep aid. I also loved that it was long in the front and short in the back (wrap style) so that there wasn't the risk of sitting on it while I was in the car.
2. Keep jewelry and accessories simple/ More things worn equals more things that you can loose within the cracks and crevices of the car. I kept it pretty simple with a small necklace and my favorite watch.
3. Bring sunglasses/ Or you risk getting blinded, sunglasses were a must have!
4. If changing climates bring layers or a convertible outfit/ We passed all the way through Southern Oregon, into Northern California, down to Southern California and back so its safe to say the climate was different each time we got out of the car. I tried to dress accordingly and brought a pair of backup shorts so that if it really was too warm I could strip down to a tee and shorts.
5. Keep your makeup and haircare super light/ I learned this one the hard way and put a usual amount of Moroccan oil in my hair before we left. My hair felt greasy by noon and I was done. Same goes with makeup. The lighter it is, the better you will feel at the end of the day.
Safe (Comfortable) Travels Friends! You can read more about our first stop in SF here!
xo,
Natalie
Long time no talk! I took a little blogging break for spring break (we went to SF, then Disneyland!), but now I am back with some usual postings and more details about my trip. I will go into more detail about what we did, where we stayed, and what I would do differently within the next few weeks but what I came home to is the focus of today's post!
PS. I have received quite a few emails and comments asking me about advice for going to Disney Parks. If this is something you would be more interested in as a reader, please send comment or send me any questions you may have and I will make sure to address them :) As always, some of my park favorites can be found on my Travel Guide! I update it with regularly with new discoveries.
Moving on, I came home tired, sunburned, and in need of a nap after an eventful trip. I also came home to find a Star Wars "Smugglers Bounty" package from Funko in my mailbox! I will be receiving one periodically as an ambassador for the subscription program; this was my first one and I was so excited to see what was inside!
Cameron and I have been casually collecting various Disney and Star Wars Funko vinyl figures for our house, but awaiting a box every few months has upped our excitement levels for sure! Each vinyl figure inside is exclusive to the box and can't be purchased without a subscription.
We ordered a medium size for the T-shirts so that we could take turns keeping them; if one person liked a design more than the other, then they keep the shirt. This one was not one of my favorites, but luckily Cam loved it, so the shirt this month goes to him!
The two figures this month were Ben Kenobi and Red Snaggletooth, which are cool but a little more obscure than previous ones like Chewbacca. None the less, these figurines are still really really cool.
By far the cutest thing in the Cantina box was the mini Chewy pen. It is so, so adorable and for sure my favorite item in the entire box.
PS. thanks Ethan for providing the flowers in this post. He brought them over from his garden on Easter and they are the brightest thing in my living room right now! So psyched about the change in weather this year.
You can sign up for smugglers bounty here! Can't wait to share what comes next in May, we are hooked :)
This post was sponsored by Funko, a brand I truly love! Thank you for supporting the brands that make Ariel and Alder a possibility.
As a few of you may know from following me on Instagram, I am road tripping down to Disneyland for spring break this year. Because the drive down is a little long from Oregon, we decided we wanted to make a quick pit stop in SF before we landed in Orange County.
My all time favorite place to visit in SF is (not shockingly), The Walt Disney Family Museum. Its an entire museum thats entirely devoted to Walt's life and works and the building itself is in the most gorgeous park. The Presidio is stuffed with beauty and immense history and is a place that I can boldly say, Walt would have loved.
The Inn At The Presidio extended an offer for us to stay with them during or quick visit, and I jumped at the chance to immerse my self in a historic hotel and the beauty of an authentic Northern California experience. We were overall so impressed with our stay, our visit to the museum, and the experience truthfully left us refreshed and ready to hit up Disneyland in full force!
I wore my new favorite overalls so I could display a few new steamboat willie pins ;) Our visit to the museum was the perfect excuse!
Lauren made a new friend on our walk to the Golden Gate Bridge!
The gorgeous windows were probably my favorite thing about the room, it rained pretty hard and we were able to warm up a bit and watch the rain fall into the trees. The hotel also hosted a free wine and cheese hour that was so appreciated after a long walk to the bridge.
Such an easy walk to the Golden Gate!
The rooms and lobby have decks and rocking chairs that you can sit on! So fun for the summer months.
The rooms are so roomy to begin with, but the bathroom space is especially appreciated with two girls getting ready in the morning!
After living in the dorms my freshman year of college I thought I would hate living in a small space like an apartment, but as it turns out... I kinda love it!
Living small forces you to clean out regularly because all the junk you own surrounds you full time. For the most part there is no garage, crawl space, or one too many closets for the mess to hide in so every so often you need to clean it out and re-evaluate what you actually need. Living in an apartment has changed my way of thinking and my attachment to sentimental items. Our apartment has a pretty open and visible floor plan, which has accelerated my need to keep things neat and tidy.
We try to clean out and toss at least every three months, but you have to get creative when it comes to storage. Here are a few tips that help display, organize, and sort the things I love while living in a small space.
1. Create ways to switch out art and decor
Some of our art pieces are semi-permanent (like the giraffe head) and others (like the magnetic chain) allow for us to switch out what we display which means we don't have to marry what we hang up and can swap it out seasonally and when tastes change. This also comes in handy when seasonal decorations come out and need a place to be hung, our tree gets pretty full around Christmas time.
2. Use walls and shelves for unconventional accessory storage
Shoes on shelves (example), hats on walls (example), purses in bookcases (example). All great ways to create more closet space and display your favorite things.
3. Consolidate hobbies
Crafting, Kayaking, Golf, Sewing, Rock Climbing, Pottery, Kitting. All are fun but all also come with unnecessary junk. For bulky sporty items like golf clubs and skateboards try to find creative ways to store and lift up into unused ceiling space. For smaller (clutter inducing) activities like crafting, consolidate and try to limit it to one drawer, area, or cupboard. Also consider alternatives like rentals and community use programs.
4. Re-use containers and re-label them
I personally keep some high quality boxes and jars for re-use and storage. In my craft drawer i keep boxes re-labeled (this label maker is the best!!) with things like glue sticks and beads in them. Overall it keeps things neat and creates a storage space for small items that I didn't overpay for at the container store.
Wishing you a weekend full of organizing projects ;) TGIF
