August Favorites

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The beginning of September is such a bittersweet time for me! I love fall, and September and October are always two of the most fun months of the year, but I have such a hard time transitioning out of summer with the earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures. I can't prevent it, so instead I'm embracing it (and scheduling one or two fall trips to the south in the meantime 😜). To begin rounding out summertime, let's talk about my August favorites! 

1. Beauty Creations eyeshadow in "Oh Hey": I've been loving this eyeshadow this summer, I need to get a backup! It's a neutral shimmer that's fairly sheer but still has a nice amount of coverage. You can use it on its own or as a topper, and I apply it with my fingertip for maximum coverage. 
2. OPI "Let Me Bayou a Drink": My mom and I got pedicures a few weeks ago and I got this color - I think it will become my new go-to for my toes! It's a nice creamy shade that leans baaarely blush pink, and has a good opacity - I find light shades like this are hard to get opaque without 3-4 coats but this one is opaque in 2 coats. 
3. David Yurman peridot Albion pendant: I have wanted this pendant ever since last June when I saw a woman wearing it at the grocery store in Nags Head. She was dressed down from the beach but still had her ✨jewels✨ on and in that moment she became my hero. I found one for a great price on TheRealReal back in the spring and Kenny got it for me and saved it for my birthday, and I've loved finally wearing it over the past couple of weeks! 
4. Utz French onion chips: I bought these on a whim when I was shopping for cheese board supplies, and they are SO good. I love sour cream and onion chips, but these are even better. Utz chips in general are my favorites, and I will definitely be keeping a bag of these in my pantry from here on out. 
5. Zwiesel wine glasses: My favorite wine glasses are Riedel, but Zwiesel are a close second! They're thin yet durable. I had my eye on a set of red and white wine glasses, and my parents got them for me for my birthday! They've gotten plenty of use already, and I love the unique and versatile shape. 
6. Honeycrisp Hayride candle: I buy Bath and Body Works candles strategically when they're on the best deal - I picked up several recently and this one has been my favorite! It's a nice apple scent, and has a freshness about it that reminds me of shampoo. I got one as a gift for my friend too! 
7. Steven Harlien sandals: These are my favorite basic sandals for summertime, I have them in white, camel, and black, and all three of my pairs have seen better days after being well loved, so I ordered replacements. I recommend sizing up at least a half size from your true size, or a full size if you're in-between sizes. 
8. Bralette: I love bras that are simple and lacy, and this one is so comfortable and perfect for everyday wear for my fellow small-ish chested girls. I got it in ivory and black! 
9. Silver bottle coaster: This beautiful wine bottle coaster was another birthday gift from my parents - I was admiring it in an antique store and my mom went back for it! I love bottle coasters for decor - if you're not using them for wine, they also serve as a gorgeous base for a candle. 
10. Watching: Not much new stuck out to me last month other than Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix - sequels are always a risk but I LOVED this one, it was so funny and I felt it did the original as much justice as it could have. I also love movies and shows with an excess of cameo appearances, and this one had a ton! 

I hope you had a great weekend - I sure did! Kenny and I had a couple of fun dinners, went to a county fair, and did a hike, and I got to spend all day Saturday with my BESTIE from college! I also changed up my hair for the first time in YEARS on Thursday, I'll reveal it in a post soon... I'm sadly not off of work today for Labor Day, but I can't complain because I get lots of other days off. Actually, I can still complain. 😂 Get me outta here!!

xoxx, Laura