Happy Friday, friends! I’m doing things a little different on the blog today and am keeping this blog post pretty informal. I wanted to share some of my favorite things from this past week… I’d love it if you shared something you’re loving in the comments, too!
furniture: lucite chair // pillow is from Swoozie’s, clothing rack is from Ikea
First up, I’m loving (and this is no surprise), spring dresses! I ordered a bunch of dresses from one of my favorite stores last week, and they all came in yesterday – I’m obsessed. I went a little outside of my comfort zone & ordered a few longer dresses and even a JUMPSUIT! (It’s so adorable though – click here to see it.) I tend to stay away from longer dresses since I’m only 5’3, but I actually really loved the ones I ordered. I’ll just have to wear heels!
Lately, I’ve been trying out a several different makeup products and brands. There have been a few hits… and also a few misses. Since this post is titled “Friday Favorites,” I’ll share only my very favorites with you… starting with this matte-shimmer bronzer. There are six different shades in the palette, three are shimmery and three are matte – which is freakin’ awesome! I use the matte shades for contouring, and the shimmery shades for the apples of my cheeks (instead of blush). Instead of using two different bronzers to achieve this, I love how it all comes in one compact! Plus, the shades are really beautiful on… they give the perfect amount of glow for that “sun kissed” look. It’s my new favorite bronzer, hands down.
Next up, I wanted to share the foundation I’ve been using for the past month (I’ve used it for all of my recent blog photos) and I’ve really been loving. It’s actually a CC Cream! It provides more coverage than I’m used to, but it truly makes your skin look perfect (and covers up all my acne scars). I had my mom try it and she loved it too & is now buying some! I switch between shades, depending on whether or not I have a spray tan (white girls problems, LOL). When I don’t have a tan, I use the “light” shade, and when I do have a spray tan I use “medium” – and I always apply it with this foundation brush for even coverage and an airbrushed look. One more important thing! I always set the CC Cream with this bye bye pores powder – it is an amazing setting powder and I’m hooked on it. It’s translucent so you don’t have to worry about matching your skin color… what I love most is that it soaks up all of the oil and shine on your face, and blurs away the look of pores. And it REALLY WORKS. I am not being paid to write about these products, I truly do think this!
Okay, next… I am loving anything and everything with scallops (I’m not talking about the food… yuck!). I think scallops are so cute and girly for spring and summer. And unexpected! Take a look at these two recent purchases…
Seriously, how pretty are those? I also want this scalloped skirt. Gimme all the scallops!!
Okay, next, this may not mean a whole lot to you unless you live in Charlotte, buuuut I finally found a restaurant with crepes that rival the ones I had in Paris! Ever since I visited France I have been craving nutella crepes like none other. The ones I tried in Charlotte were very thick, pancake-y and nothing like the thin, crispy and melt-in-your-mouth crepes from Paris. Low and behold, though, Cafe Monte in the Southpark area makes an identical crepe – which makes sense, since they are an authentic French restaurant. Definitely check them out if you are in the Charlotte area! (They’re tables and chairs are great for instagrams too – haha!)
Okay, I’m finally wrapping up this post with my four (current) favorite pairs of earrings! The top left earrings are only $36 and the sequin detailing is so gorgeous in person. You may recognize the top right pair from my blog post yesterday! And the bottom two – SWOON – am I right? You guys know i love tassels 🙂 The left is a brand new design from Oscar de la Renta, and the right I ordered from overseas because I loved them so much!
Whew! That’s a lot of favorites. Just curious, do you guys like these kinds of posts, or prefer my usual outfit posts? I’d love to hear your feedback, and of course I’d love to hear your favorites from this week too!
xoxo
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Love all those earrings and I'm going to try that BB cream! I'm currently loving anything with bell sleeves and off the shoulder tops! Have a great weekend! XO Carrie and Stacy CS Gems
I love crepes!! I live in Europe, so it was the opposite for me, now that I found a cafe which sells American pancakes, and they are so fluffy. I'm also really loving the new series 'The Catch' that just came out, and can't wait to watch the second episode today 🙂
Such a fun post!!! Maybe you could do this every week? Or just once in a while? Love all of those earrings, that scalloped top is adorable, that cafe is so cute!! You can always just get those dresses shortened a little bit. Thank you for sharing your favorite things and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
LOVE Cafe Monte! I actually saw Greg Olsen with his family there a few months ago!
I'm really loving Batiste dry shampoo this week. I picked it up at the airport in London in a moment of desperation, and it has quickly become my favorite dry shampoo. You should give it a try! Also, I've been using more of my Cover FX mattifying primer now that it's heating up outside.
I feel the EXACT same about scallops! They are such a sweet detail! It's gotten to the point where my husband will announce "Scallops!" whenever he sees them because there's a 99% chance I'll love whatever they are on:) I really enjoyed this new post format! 🙂
I love that scalloped tank…so cute! And yum…I am a sucker for good crepes! We actually have a crepe food truck that is often at local farmer's markets!
The tassel earrings you ordered from overseas, do you have a link to those? I absolutely love them! And I noticed one of your other readers mentioned it as well, but I too am loving Batiste dry shampoo lately. While I only stumbled upon it thanks to a white elephant gift exchange at Christmas, I've become hooked.
I will definitely have to pick up the Batiste dry shampoo – I've heard of it before but never tried it. Also the earrings are Shourouk – I ordered them from Matches!
Love your "Favorite Things" post! I, too, love IT make up products, including mascara, because unlike other popular brands, they don't use any harsh, or cancer causing chemicals. I also love Tarte makeup, too, and their chemical free tan towels! 🙂
Love these kinds of post! I think as women, we are always looking for the latest and greatest make-up and fashion tips and you do such a great job with recommendations. I live on the east coast of NC and I'm making an Ikea run in a few weeks so I was so excited to see your suggestion on delicious crepes! I love getting my daily does of Southern Curls and Pearls!
The scallop clothing is amazing and I've fallen in love with the small detail that I've been trying to find more clothes like it. Love the flat lays and getting new spring dresses sounds so fun and I need to get me some new ones as well.
This was such a fun post!! I love that it's a roundup and everything is sort of compiled together for easy access, but I really love your outfit posts though, you are so photogenic!!
Have a great Friday Caitlin! Love reading your blog.
I'm head over heels obsessed with the scalloped trend! Tanks, dresses, skirts, swimsuits, I want it ALL!!! This was a really fun post, Caitlin! I'd definitely read more like this 🙂
So funny to see u write about it cosmetics – I was using the Covergirl CC cream u recommended a while ago, but switched to the it cosmetics cc cream and I ❤️ It!! Great coverage! I also use the translucent powder after! Have you tried their brushes?! Silky heaven 🙂 thanks for all your fab fashion advice! I'm also loving off the shoulder and bell sleeves for spring!
I was using the Covergirl CC cream u recommend a while ago. Recently switched the it cosmetics CC cream and ❤️ It!!! Great coverage and I also use the translucent powder. Have u tried their brushes?! Silky heaven! For doing I'm loving off the shoulder and bell sleeves. Thanks for all your fab fashion advice!
Those earrings are gorgeous!! I've been wanting to pick up some statement earrings for the Spring / Summer season! Thanks for sharing!! xoxo Amy | Pastel N Pink
I love this post! I am also 5'3 so I've never considered buying a jumpsuit, but the one you linked is adorable! I might have to try it out. I like hearing about what beauty products you're using as well 🙂
I like all the different posts you do! I love everything you talked about here- I am loving scallops and tassels too. Dior mascara has been my favorite since college (just wish is was less expensive!) Xo, Tara http://brunette-ambitions.com
I need to try that BB cream! I just picked up the bye bye pores powder last week and I love it! A new beauty favorite of mine is the too faced better than sex mascara, it's the best! -Angela & Amy FiletoStyle.com
I like both types of posts! How about doing the Friday Favorites on Friday and the other posts the rest of the week. The best of both worlds! Lovin' the earrings, btw!
I recently switched to this brand of CC cream too after looking for a recommendation for more coverage for my upcoming wedding. I'd been using Bare Escentuals for over 10 years and love IT Cosmetics even more. I'm going to make the make up switch permanent! The CC cream is seriously great and looks so natural for a liquid "foundation," plus the coverage is great! I also LOVE their under eye concealer…a little goes a long way.
Love all those earrings and I'm going to try that BB cream! I'm currently loving anything with bell sleeves and off the shoulder tops! Have a great weekend!
XO
Carrie and Stacy
CS Gems
Have a great weekend.
http://www.rsrue.blogspot.com
Love your earrings and bikini! 🙂
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I love crepes!! I live in Europe, so it was the opposite for me, now that I found a cafe which sells American pancakes, and they are so fluffy. I'm also really loving the new series 'The Catch' that just came out, and can't wait to watch the second episode today 🙂
Such a fun post!!! Maybe you could do this every week? Or just once in a while? Love all of those earrings, that scalloped top is adorable, that cafe is so cute!! You can always just get those dresses shortened a little bit. Thank you for sharing your favorite things and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Love these kinds of posts – definitely more of a variety! I'm loving long dresses for spring and summer too! Can't wait to see what you got.
Libby
Stylin' Iowan Blog
LOVE those tassel earrings! And the scalloped bikini–so adorable!
http://www.rosyoutlookblog.com
Keep Friday Favorites! I enjoy seeing other posts just as much as I do normal outfit posts. Have a fab weekend!
Love IT cosmetics! And I definitely like these kind of posts and it would be cool to do more often!
LOVE Cafe Monte! I actually saw Greg Olsen with his family there a few months ago!
I'm really loving Batiste dry shampoo this week. I picked it up at the airport in London in a moment of desperation, and it has quickly become my favorite dry shampoo. You should give it a try! Also, I've been using more of my Cover FX mattifying primer now that it's heating up outside.
I definitely like this kind of post! So cute. Love that jumpsuit!!
Lemonblonde.com
I love these earrings too:P
Shall We Sasa
Great post! We get to see some products and we see you in a cute top! Perfect!
I am loving the Les Bonbons Earrings by Rebecca De Ravenel. They are silk which makes them light and they are GORGEOUS!!
I feel the EXACT same about scallops! They are such a sweet detail! It's gotten to the point where my husband will announce "Scallops!" whenever he sees them because there's a 99% chance I'll love whatever they are on:) I really enjoyed this new post format! 🙂
http://www.ourlittlehappy.com
I love that scalloped bikini, so cute!
Have a lovely Friday and weekend!
http://sequinsinpink.blogspot.com
Yasss to that scalloped swimsuit!!
Best,
Candace
http://www.liveloveandread.com
I love these types of posts!! Fun to still see the stuff you're buying/wearing but I love more of a lifestyle post. Thanks! Love your blog!
I love all of your pretty scallops!
Brittany,
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I love this post and hope you do more!! My goodness those earrings are amazing!
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I adore that CC cream! One of my all time favorites 🙂
xoxo
Brooke| LookBrooke
I am totally enamored with that scallop skirt! I wish my legs were in a mini-skirt-acceptable state, but hopefully soon!
I definitely enjoyed this post because it gives a variety of things you're loving and plays things up a bit. 🙂
I LOVE crepes too! And those earrings are just darling, especially the sequin ones!
I love that scalloped tank…so cute! And yum…I am a sucker for good crepes! We actually have a crepe food truck that is often at local farmer's markets!
Love these informal posts!!!
I love posts like this!
The tassel earrings you ordered from overseas, do you have a link to those? I absolutely love them! And I noticed one of your other readers mentioned it as well, but I too am loving Batiste dry shampoo lately. While I only stumbled upon it thanks to a white elephant gift exchange at Christmas, I've become hooked.
I will definitely have to pick up the Batiste dry shampoo – I've heard of it before but never tried it. Also the earrings are Shourouk – I ordered them from Matches!
Love a the recaps! Gorgeous!
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Love the photos! Those earrings are super gorgeous. 🙂
Unique Geek
Love your "Favorite Things" post! I, too, love IT make up products, including mascara, because unlike other popular brands, they don't use any harsh, or cancer causing chemicals. I also love Tarte makeup, too, and their chemical free tan towels! 🙂
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Love these kinds of post! I think as women, we are always looking for the latest and greatest make-up and fashion tips and you do such a great job with recommendations. I live on the east coast of NC and I'm making an Ikea run in a few weeks so I was so excited to see your suggestion on delicious crepes! I love getting my daily does of Southern Curls and Pearls!
Wonderful shots and flatlays. Your swimsuit and dresses are marvellous. Want this all!
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The scallop clothing is amazing and I've fallen in love with the small detail that I've been trying to find more clothes like it. Love the flat lays and getting new spring dresses sounds so fun and I need to get me some new ones as well.
Jackie | fashionxfairytale |
I'm obsessed with that swimsuit! SO cute!
Kim
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I love that swimsuit and the dupe – super cute!
-Jessica
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Thank you for sharing your makeup hits and misses.
Love,
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Where did you get the bottom right earrings? I saw them on your snapchat and have been searching like crazy to find them!!! So in love with them!
The brand is Shourouk! 🙂 They come in a few different colors too!!
Thank you!!
I love those earrings!
Her Heartland Soul
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This was such a fun post!! I love that it's a roundup and everything is sort of compiled together for easy access, but I really love your outfit posts though, you are so photogenic!!
Have a great Friday Caitlin! Love reading your blog.
XO,
Hannah from HMS Jewels
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These casual posts are way better, in my opinion! Thanks for the makeup recs and for being so refreshing and REAL!
Thanks for your feedback, Savannah! So happy you liked this type of post, I'll do more in the future! 🙂
I'm head over heels obsessed with the scalloped trend! Tanks, dresses, skirts, swimsuits, I want it ALL!!! This was a really fun post, Caitlin! I'd definitely read more like this 🙂
Yes I love posts like this!! 🙂 would love for you to keep these posts up
Fab earrings
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I absolutely love posts like this, so many awesome products and clothing to go through!! It's a gold mine of goodies 🙂
XOXO
Melissa
I loved this post! I like the variety, from clothing to beauty to accessories. It was a great round up!
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I need to try that CC Cream because your skin always looks amazing!!
Rachel
Simply Rachel Nicole
So funny to see u write about it cosmetics – I was using the Covergirl CC cream u recommended a while ago, but switched to the it cosmetics cc cream and I ❤️ It!! Great coverage! I also use the translucent powder after! Have you tried their brushes?! Silky heaven 🙂 thanks for all your fab fashion advice!
I'm also loving off the shoulder and bell sleeves for spring!
I was using the Covergirl CC cream u recommend a while ago. Recently switched the it cosmetics CC cream and ❤️ It!!! Great coverage and I also use the translucent powder. Have u tried their brushes?! Silky heaven! For doing I'm loving off the shoulder and bell sleeves. Thanks for all your fab fashion advice!
Those earrings are gorgeous!! I've been wanting to pick up some statement earrings for the Spring / Summer season! Thanks for sharing!!
xoxo
Amy | Pastel N Pink
I love this post! I am also 5'3 so I've never considered buying a jumpsuit, but the one you linked is adorable! I might have to try it out. I like hearing about what beauty products you're using as well 🙂
Such a lovely post Cait! I love that scalloped bikini too! The colours of the dresses (and jumpsuit) you ordered are so pretty!
Grace xx
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You haven't done a diet/fitness update in a while! I'd love to know what you eat to stay in such great shape!!
I love scalloped everything! Especially that swimsuit!!
I like all the different posts you do! I love everything you talked about here- I am loving scallops and tassels too. Dior mascara has been my favorite since college (just wish is was less expensive!)
Xo, Tara
http://brunette-ambitions.com
Those spring dresses look gorgeous! Plus I can never pass up anything scalloped!
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I need to try that BB cream! I just picked up the bye bye pores powder last week and I love it! A new beauty favorite of mine is the too faced better than sex mascara, it's the best!
-Angela & Amy
FiletoStyle.com
I love all of these pictures, but that one with the black swimsuit is my favorite! Such a cute suit!
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I LOVE BB cream!! Thank you for sharing it! I would never have found it without you. It's the best.
– Kendall Hillary Twomey
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I have heard a lot of great things about that CC cream! I will definitely have to try it out soon!
Jordan: The Teacup of Style
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I like both types of posts! How about doing the Friday Favorites on Friday and the other posts the rest of the week. The best of both worlds! Lovin' the earrings, btw!
Cynthia in IN
Love those earrings!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
I recently switched to this brand of CC cream too after looking for a recommendation for more coverage for my upcoming wedding. I'd been using Bare Escentuals for over 10 years and love IT Cosmetics even more. I'm going to make the make up switch permanent! The CC cream is seriously great and looks so natural for a liquid "foundation," plus the coverage is great! I also LOVE their under eye concealer…a little goes a long way.
Celeste | Corking Around Travel Blog
Great finds!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
Prefer this kind of post! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love the scalloped swimsuit!
xx Kathryn
http://www.chicandshimmer.com
I love this post idea and can't wait to see more (hopefully) in the future!
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
Loved this post! So cool to see a bit behind the scenes haha
I like these kind of posts – it would also would be interesting to see your opinions on food, exercise, health, etc. You do a wonderful job!