My Favorite Products of 2011

I've tried a lot of different things in 2011. Some I didn't like so much and some I love.  I've compiled my 10 favorite things I purchased in 2011. Most of these you can still pick up or find in your local store or online. In no particular order here they are....

L'Oreal Original Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black.

This mascara is probably one of those mascara's I will re-purchase over and over again. It gives my lashes length and volume. Its just a great all around mascara.

Rimmel London The Max Volume Flash Mascara. 

Okay...I will admit, I love that the packaging is pink lol. This mascara is a pretty good mascara and the packaging makes it even more lovable. Plus it is super easy to find in your purse or make up bag.

I picked up these wedges at Target earlier in 2011. I love them so much and they are super comfortable. They've been worn dozens of times (by me and my mother lol) and they are still in good condition. Wedges are my favorite type of shoe and these are a great pair to have in a wardrobe.

I was so happy when I found these Lauren Conrad sunglasses at Kohls for $10 in 2011. They are super cute and it was great that they were on sale. I love LC's style and I love sunglasses so these were an amazing find. I wear these sunglasses probably everyday because they are the perfect shade (not too light and not too dark).

I found this scarf at Walgreens (of all places). In 2011, I noticed Walgreens started to have scarves in their aisles. When I saw this print for $5, I had to buy it. This print is so basic and cute that it can be paired with almost any outfit. I've worn this scarf so much in 2011. I cant wait to see more scarves that Walgreens has this spring. 

This Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner makes my hair feel sooooo smooth. I havent found a great shampoo yet so they make my hair feel so BLAH. But when I apply this....it makes my hair feel buttery smooth lol. This bottle is my 2nd bottle and I have another one under my sink lol. That is how much I love this conditioner. I dont have any of these products in order of favorite, but this one would probably be #1. Its pretty affordable, its sulfate free, and it smells amazing.

Another Organix product I love is the Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum. This one smells amazing as well. I definitely plan on repurchasing this one too. It makes my hair feel smooth and silkier and I dont even have to use that much product. 

I loved this product in 2011. I got this brush from Sally's Beauty Supply in the beginning of 2011 and I loved it. It is great for getting all of the dirt and make up off your face. It is a definitely cheaper version of a Clarisonic. Of course it doesn't work as great but it is a great cheap alternative. I havent used it in a while but I definitely loved it in 2011. 

I discovered Charmed Life by Bath and Body Works in November but it has been one of my favorite scents for the last couple months of 2011. Their website describes it as a "positively sexy blend of juicy guava, sparkling pear, and creamy vanilla musk". The vanilla is the main note that I smell, and that why I love it (I love everything vanilla, by the way). I keep both the lotion and the body spray in my purse just in case I forget to put on a perfume or anything while I'm at home. The scent is just really girly to me. Another scent that I love from Bath and Body works is Country Chic, you should check that one out if you havent.

I first loved this body wash a few years ago but I havent had it in a while. This year I fell back in love with it. Caress Cashmere Luxury Silkening Body Wash smells so good. It also has vanilla in it (see...I do love vanilla lol). I love that it has a silkening complex in it that really does leave your body feeling silkier than just a regular body wash. I also love that it makes my whole bathroom smell like the body wash so it is kind of like a two in one lol. I love this stuff.

So those are my favorite products of 2011. Tell me what were your favorite products of 2011. 

Ashley

xoxo

She's Got Jungle Fever

Lately I have been obsessed with animal print, especially leopard. I think the warmer tones in leopard are great for the fall. I used to be intimidated by animal prints but the older I get I see that it can be worn without looking like you are wearing an animal.

Below are a few ways you can use to easily incorporate leopard into your wardrobe. All of these pieces are to be worn separate, I mean unless you want to be one of the girls from Jerseylicious for Halloween lol. My views on leopard may be a little different from others, I prefer to wear solid neutral colors and have the leopard be the statement piece.

Scarf

leopard scarf by msashley407 featuring a wool blazer

Maison Martin Margiela white shirt, €315
MUGLER wool blazer, $3,450
Nümph black skirt, €50
Legging, £14
Dsquared platform pumps, $735
Alexander McQueen pashmina scarve, £425

leopard scarf 2 by msashley407 featuring printed scarves

Splendid long tank, $65
Zoe Tee s cotton knit cardigan, $98
True Religion boy friend jeans, $490
Anniel ballerina shoes, €109
Printed scarve, £197
Floppy hat, $50

Blouse

leopard blouse by msashley407 featuring straight leg pants

Leopard print top, £35
Balmain straight leg pants, $1,221
DV by Dolce Vita platform wedge, $99
Diane von Furstenberg leather belt, $336

leopard top by msashley407 featuring dark skinny jeans

Topshop maternity, $56
Miss Selfridge dark skinny jeans, £38
Jeffrey Campbell platform heels, £119

Leggings

fun leopard leggings by msashley407 featuring a jumper shirt

Wildfox Couture jumper shirt, $148
Leopard print pants, $40
Giuseppe Zanotti platform wedge boots, $750

leopard pants by msashley407 featuring zipper jeans

Rebel Yell screen print shirt, $69
Acne zip jacket, $1,230
Current/Elliott zipper jeans, $198
Pour La Victoire bootie boots, $158

Shoes

leopard flats by msashley407 featuring a skinny belt

Mason by Michelle Mason sheer skirt, $410
Surface To air, $110
Leopard print flat shoes, $16
Dorothy Perkins skinny belt, £5

leopard shoes by msashley407 featuring a knee length coat

One sleeve cocktail dress, £40
Burberry knee length coat, $2,140
Gretta high platform shoes

What do you think about leopard? Do you wear animal print?

Ashley

xoxo

CVS and Kohls Haul

I purchased these products on Thursday. Sorry that I was able to blog about them earlier because they all were sales. If you're still interested in these check out your local CVS or Kohls to see if the sale is still going on.

First I went to CVS and looked to see what they have. When I noticed they had v05 shampoos and conditioners for .77cents, I had to pick some up. I've only tried the strawberries and cream moisturizing conditioner so i dont know how these other shampoos and conditioners will work but I figured I could just add them to my routine to co-wash or when I run out of "the good stuff" lol.

V05 Herbal escapes Moisturizing Conditioner in free me freesia

v05 Herbal escapes clarifying shampoo in kiwi lime squeeze

v05 Moisture Milks Moisturizing Shampoo in Strawberries & Cream.

I also picked up these stridex wipes because they were buy one get one free. I used to use these last year and they really helped get rid of my acne and now that I stopped using them (and maybe because of stress) it has returned. So I wanted to go back to what worked. I haven't tried the sensitive one but im sure it will be great as well.

I picked up the Stridex Maximum soft touch wipes with 2% salicylic acid and Stridex Sensitive with Aloe.

My favorite purchase was from Kohls. I picked out these Lauren Conrad sunglasses. All of her glasses retail for $30 but when I went they all were on sale for $10. I wish I would've got all of them lol. I love Lauren Conrad's style and everything she has in Kohls is so freaking cute.

What are some things you guys have picked up lately? Also I cant wait for Missoni for Target. Are you guys gonna pick up anything from that line?

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Style Influence: Whitney Port

Wardrobe: Basics

Ashley

xoxo

Small Haul: Ulta, Charming Charlie, and Old Navy

So I'm in colorado and I've been bored lately so i decided to go shopping. Funny thing is they have the same stores that we have back in Florida so I just went to what was comfortable.

I picked up these ray ban-esque sunglasses at Old Navy. They were on sale for about $7.50 ( I think). I've been looking for some super dark lenses glasses and I found these so i had to get them.

I got these earring from Charming Charlie. They are so freaking huge. I dont have a ruler but they are about the size of my ipod touch. We have one of these in Orlando but its under a different name. Im not sure if most cities have one of these but its basically a huge accessory store and everything i sorted by color. They are relatively cheap too. I think everything ranges from $3-$25 (for more intricate pieces). These earrings cost $5.97

I also have been needing to pick up some make up removers so while I was in Ulta I decided to try these out. They are the Olay Wet Cleansing Cloths in sensitive. I think they were only $4.99. If I end up liking them I will definitely let you guys know.

I've been trying to find black crackle nail polish everywhere in Orlando and everyone was sold out. I saw the China Glaze Crackle Glaze in Black Mesh and decided to try it out.

I also got this Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Check it Out (240). After I saw Kandee Johnson do a video about them I had to get them. When I get back home, I'll definitely try these out.

Sorry I had to rush through this. We are about to head out to the mountains in like 10 seconds lol.

What have you guys purchased recently?

Ashley

xoxo