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Tuesday
Jul192011

Things I'm Loving

 

From left to right, top row followed by bottom row:

1. Rocco DiSpirito's Now Eat This. This shouldn't be news if you are a reader on the blog. I jump for joy over his buffalo chicken tenders. I gobble up his penne alla vodka. And last night I made his sloppy joe's. His recipes are yummy and healthy. Can you think of anything better?

2. Urban Decay Naked palette. My sisters gifted me with this for my birthday and I already have a small obsession. This palette of gorgeous, neutral colors comes with primer and a sweet, full sized brush. I likes.

3. Laughing Cow Light French Onion. Slathered on a toasted sandwich thin, it tastes like my favorite onion dip. And it's good. And it's creamy. And it's 35 calories.

4. Maxi dress. It's the perfect summer wear. Casual but fun and always flattering. I received a similar one for my birthday but without the plunging v-neck. I have, um...less to fill this one out with.

5. John Hardy bracelet. It's beautiful, it's eye-catching. It's simple yet elegant. I love.

6. Hobo International clutch. Soft leather, secure closure. I love this piece because it's chic enough for a night on the town, but practical enough for running to the store.

7. Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Part II. I haven't gotten to the theater yet to see this, but I am so excited to. I've actually decided to blow through the book one more time so that I can fully appreciate the finale. It's sad that the franchise is ending, but so fun to see it all come to fruition!

8. Hershey's Lite Chocolate Syrup. It's a total game changer without the guilt and calories. I add it to a little scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or drizzled into my banana smoothie. Yum.

 

So there you have it. A few things I'm into this week. What are some of the things you are loving? What am I missing that I simply need to try?

Reader Comments (11)

I really would like to try the naked palette,i cant somehow manage to justify buying yet more eyeshadows lol. As for Hershey's i have heard so many people mention this name,we dont get it in the UK though :( i dont think. Oh and im loving my Lancome hypnose doll eyes mascara and my Bourjois chocolate bronzer.

July 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKelzie

Yep, Yep, Yep, I am loving the laughing cow as well, the maxi dress, Eat This and of course the urban decay eyeshadow. Just placed an order for it on sephora last week!

July 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKitchen Belleicious

Love the pictures. The bracelet is beautiful. I am going to pull out my Rocco book today.
And everyday is a toast and laughing cow day. Love the Blue Cheese.

July 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSandy

I also love the UD naked palette. I picked it up last month and have been having so much fun trying out many eyeshadow combos!

July 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSarah

I love everything on this board too! I can't wait to rock my maxi dress in Aruba, use your palette and see Harry potter! I also love that bracelet so much! I also use sugar free syrup on everything anddd love that hobo clutch!

July 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKimberly

Need to get that palette. Going to see Harry Potter tomorrow.
Love all your products.

July 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterCarol

i have that hobo clutch! mine is bright orange. and i LOVE IT!

oh my goodness, we are twinkies.

I am LOVING maxi dresses... aaand I never ever thought I'd say that. I thought they were for hippies who don't feel like shaving their legs. and I love, love urban decay eye shadow and NOW I REALLY WANT THAT PALETTE. And I eat laughing cow almost daily... as well as hershey's light. ;) have you tried smucker's light? its a little thicker.. and it's awesome.

July 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAlyssa @ Life of bLyss

I am obsessed with maxi dresses lately too! And hey, nothing wrong wearing a plunging neckline for girls like us who have um, smaller goods hehehe. At least it doesn't look obscene! I will check out that Urban Decay palette too, I love eye make up :)

love that dress!

Heart this list! I'm always a sucker for a book list!

July 21, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLauraJayne

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