Clinique Promo, Gray Wedges and a button......

I feel sporatic and behind on my blogging lately, my husband is OUT of town, company is IN town and I have discovered that my email has been sending quite a few of your emails into my junk folder. If you have emailed me and not heard back, please don't hesitate to email me again!!

It is that wonderful time again at Macy's where you spend $21.50 and get this:

I love these gift sets, I never have to buy mascara because I stock up on as many of these babies as I can. As many of you know, I am a huge clinique fan.  I had used many brands before but Clinique noticeably changed my skin and I am fiercely loyal now. Here is my clinique skin care regiment (in case you are interested). It may seem overwhelming but I bought and expanded the products over time. I always try to buy when there is a promo online or in stores so I get bonus items so I am purchasing less frequently. There are lots of other products I have tried but they may not be part of my normal routine so feel free to ask any questions.

skin care/morning:
7 day scrub
clarifying lotion (toner)
even better moisturizer
all about eyes
repairwear intensive lip treatment (love this but keep going through it too fast so I am now going to try the all about lips)

skin care/night
take the day off for eyes/lips
rinse-off foaming cleanser
I have been using repairwear laser technique for a week and like it so far
youth surge moisturizer

repairwear intensive lip treatment

While there I dropped by Banana Republic and saw these beauties in my store. They looked lighter to me and reminded me of your question Jeannie in this post.

If you missed it yesterday, Amy told us about the Instant Button for jeans to help with the problem many of us have with our pants and jeans stretching out in the waist during the day. Maybe if we are lucky, she will share a review with us (hint, hint)

Sequins, Sunbursts, Skin, Sunshine and OOTD

I have had a problem with self control and shopping this past week (or two) and my bank account is showing it. Now I am going to get back on the shopping within my budget wagon. But first, let me share some of my recent purchases.

Sequin Detail Cardigan $59.50

I haven't seen this in a store yet but I fell in love with it online. It reminds me of  J Crew's Shrunken Sequin Cardigan mixed with the Twisted Chiffon Cardigan.

Sunburst Jaquard Skirt $79.50

I kind of broke my own rule by purchasing a jaquard skirt with my lifestyle but it didn't really feel or look like what I think of as a jaquard. It was less dressy and softer. I purchased it in an 8 and it is a little loose so I wear it a little lower on my waist. Only drawback? The pockets. I know, since when are poclets a drawback? These are slit pockets right on my hips (directly below waistband) so they poke out a little adding bulk where I don't need any. That said, it is not drastic enough to warrant a return.

Dear Clinique,

I have fallen in love with you. In just two shorts weeks I have banished all others and am declaring my undying devotion to you.

My top picks:

1. Repairwear Intensive Eye Cream

2. Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief  

3. Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment

4. Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer (included in free gift set)

I really love their lipstick too, it doesn't feel like lipstick, clump or smell. I am hooked on this one in Bamboo Pink You should see my Clinique Wishlist. At Macy's they are having the free Clinique gift ($60 value) for any Clinique purchase over $21.95. Talk about a great deal. I have three gift sets already (shhhh......don't tell).

And lastly some Sunshine. I am such a bad blogger sometimes. I read (and thoroughly enjoy) all my comments on my phone but I don't normally get back to the computer enough to properly respond. I was lucky enough to I receive a Sunshine Award from Peggy and Lady Cardigan both of whom have great fashion blogs with wonderful senses of humor! Thanks ladies and sorry for the delay in posting the award!

Instructions for the award:

1. Put the logo on your blog within a post.

2. Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.

3. Link to the nominees within your post.

4. Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.
 
Okay, because I lagged thoroughly posting this award I noticed that it has gone through most of the blogs I frequent so I am going to cut my blogger number to 6. I know, I am a rule breaker....
 
1. Kelsey at Courageous Mother because she is my friend and I adore her!
2. Jan at The Girliest Boy Mom because I am convinced we were meant to be sisters
3. App Gal from Musings on the Mountain.....I know, I know....you are on an indefinite break but you still spread your sunshine around!
4. The Girls over at Sensibly Styled they are always ready to help with any fashion dilemmas
5. Chelcie at The Guilt Free Housewife  such cute style and so budget friendly
6. J Crew Chick at About All and Nothing at All love her style, what more can I say?

And here is what I wore today, I pulled out the new hat tee again already it was a happy accident....such a comfy tee. I was going to wear the palmera with my dusty blossom maya cardigan but decided it was too pretty together to waste on a not going any where day (plus who wears silk around the house except for PJ's) then I decided to check out the color combo with the guava maya cardigan, then the guava reminded me of the pretty flower on my new hat shop tee so I pulled that out, realized the maya "twist" covered the flower but decided it was a winner for me today anyways. See, happy accident.

Maya Cardigan-J Crew

Lester Hat Shop Tee-J Crew

Coral Necklace-The Loft

Weekend Jeans-Old Navy

Nude Sandals-Moda