Unveiling: Miu Miu Bracelet from Net-a-Porter

Birchbox January Review

After seeing pictures of my friends monthly boxes I couldn't resist. I have only been getting Birchbox boxes for a few months and I am totally in love. I look forward to my surprise gift each month and they have not disappointed me yet. If you aren't familiar with Birchbox it is a company that sends you 4-5 sample size beauty products each month for $10. The items are based on your personal preferences that you set when you sign up.

So here is my box from January:

* Amika - Color pHerfection Shampoo: I used this shampoo and didn't notice any difference in my hair. I should admit I don't usually wash my hair I normally get it done in a shop so I'm not the best reviewer for this item. I had not heard of this company before so it was nice to be introduced to something new.

* Harvey Prince - Skinny Chic Perfume (meyer lemon, white grapefruit, and pink plumeria) I am not a big perfume person as most of them irritate me. This was one of those. And I didn't care for the scent at all.

* My - Multi-purpose mattifying moisturizer: This was a nice moisturizer, didn't irritate my skin and I did notice a mattifying effect.

* theBalm cosmetics - Hot Mama: This is a blush and highlighter, its pink with a golden shimmer. It was nice but a little too light for my skin tone. I had to layer and layer to get it to show on me. Great if you like a subtle color and it does last.

Beauty Extra: (they always send something extra that isn't necessarily a beauty item but it's always fun, my first month was a chocolate covered fortune cookie which I absolutely loved).

* Deborah Lippmann - the stripper to go: What a cute name right? Its a nail polish remover mitt with a sweet scent (at least that's what the package says) I haven't tried it yet because I'm saving it for a trip. I love having little travel size items to take with me so this was a welcome item in my box.

If you want to join use my link to give a girl some credit! Here it is: Birchbox

New Find: Pinch Provisions Minimergency Kit

$15 from Sephora

I'm a sucker for miniature items and I love this little emergency kit! It has so many items packed inside and it's great to keep in your car or in your purse. It has everything from floss to breath freshener to deodorant inside the little bag that's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. I purchased this for myself but I think its a great gift for anyone, especially a bride!

Shopping Trip

I made a quick stop at the mall and found a few things. Claire's was having their 10 for $10 sale so I grabbed a bunch of cute little earrings and a few bracelets.

Of course had to stop at Forever 21, where I found a cute full finger ring and link bracelet. And also a high-low shirt which is a trend I have fallen in love with.

 Then at one of those random stores in the mall I finally found the little cross jewelry. I bought two of those, one in gold and one in silver. Oh, and couldn't pass up the camera earrings!

Random Pictures

Because I love pictures so much I have been focusing on learning more and more about photography. Here are some pictures I've taken over the last few months that I really like. 

Trying so hard to eat healthy

Red, White and Blue Jeans from The Loft, on sale!

Ring stand I found at Michael's

Anniversary Presents

Charms to add to my bracelet!

Kate Spade ring I sold on eBay

Kate Spade ring I kept for myself and Sally Hansen Nail strips 

Photo A Day June Challenge

I completed my first photo a day challenge on Instagram and it was so much fun. If  you aren't familiar with the challenge you should really check it out. It was started by a blogger named Chantelle (her blog is Fat Mum Slim). She comes up with a new list each month and you share it however you like; Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, etc. It really gets your creativity flowing and I love looking at random peoples posts too! Here are a few of my favorite photos from the challenge.

Instagram ID: TishHawk

(Clockwise from top left)

Day 10: Best bit of your weekend - Hanging with my hubby and father-in-law.

Day 2: Empty - The bottom of a Shake Shack bag after we devoured our burgers and fries.

Day 27: Bathroom - My escape.

Day 30: A friend - One of my fave friends, I decided to do this challenge because of her. We have been friends since 1994 and we have very similar taste, as you can see from the pic :-)

Day 20: Fave photo you've ever taken - Mom and I on The Amalfi Coast. Taken with my trusty iPhone. 

Day 25: Something cute - My watermelon bowl that I can't bring myself to eat out of.

Day 29: Soft - On the couch in my scarf and snuggie, which is so soft and comfortable. 

Day 24: On your mind - A quote from church that I really like.

Saturday Night Church Service

Our church added a new service on Saturday nights so the hubby and I decided to check it out (actually I wanted to check it out and since he wanted to play b-ball on Sunday morning he went along with it).

The service is the same as the two Sunday morning services except the singing is more contemporary. There is a gospel band instead of the normal choir. I really enjoyed it and look forward to going again. I'm not sure it could replace Sunday morning service for me just yet, but maybe one day.

Well I never wear jeans to our normal church service, although our Pastor does, but I felt like it was ok for a Saturday night service, so here's what I wore.

Shirt: Marshall's
Jeans: J Brand (on sale at Loehmann's)
Wedges: Talbots
Purse: Louis Vuitton Speedy
Ring: Jessica Elliot "Floating Double Ring"