Brooklyn

A couple of weeks ago we went to Brooklyn for Mother’s Day.  My mom grew up in Brooklyn and asked if we could spend the day in her old neighborhood.  Walking around Brooklyn was beautiful and finally putting a location to all the stories my mom has shared with us over the years really made the stories come to life.  She showed us the church {above} where she and her 5 siblings received their holy communion, the factory ledge they would escape to when their family doctor would arrive to give them their shots, the brownstone stoops they would play on, and the forbidden roof where they would sit on warm summer days.   Being able to bring my mom “home” to Brooklyn made for a beautiful experience, one I hope to share with my children one day.

{Forever 21 Chain Headband, American Rag Denim Jacket, & ISSI Dress}

{ Juicy Couture Bag & Michael Kors Watch}

{A childhood favorite restaurant of my mom’s: The Famous House of Pizza & Calzone}

February Beauty Faves!

{February Beauty Faves}

1. Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture Shower Gel

2. Essie Nail Polish “Lion Around”

3. Evian Brumisateur Mineral Water Spray

4. Hardy Candy. 10 Years of Gloss.

It’s February first and Valentines Day is approaching, so I thought I would share my favorite Valentines Day themed beauty products. 1) This month I am loving Juicy Couture’s “Juicy Couture” Shower Gel. It is romantic, flirty, and fresh, PLUS  washing my bod with this definitely makes my perfume, which I spray on after the shower, seem to last longer throughout the day.  My next favorite is 2) Essie’s Nail Polish “Lion Around” which is a perfect subtle pink with the just the right amount of shimmer for Valentines Day. 3) My next favorite, Evian’s Brumisateur Mineral Water Spray, is definitely a hidden gem of mine. This stuff has been around for a while but I’ve noticed it seems to fly under the radar, or at least in the U.S. This refreshing mineral spray hydrates and soothes skin effortlessly. 4) My final favorite of the month is Hard Candy 10 Years of Gloss Lip Gloss.  It comes in an adorable pod with a giant blue heart on top, tastes like cake batter, and gives your lips a pop of pink. Nothing gets better than that! What are your February faves?