Ever since I could remember I was an avid fan of Bath & Body Works. One of my first memories of beauty products is their 'Art Stuff' line from the late 90s/early 2000s and it was even my first 'real' job for a solid three months until I quit because retail is hard. 

When I graduated college, started making my own money and wanted to create a little oasis for my bedroom, Bath and Body Works is where I headed. I could not get enough of their candles and each one made me happier than the next.

For a long time, they were the only candles I used because why would I try anything else? BBW had the best scents, the cutest candle accessories, and the best names for their scents. Why would I buy anything that wasn't named Maghony Teakwood? 

The time has come! August is FINALLY over and I am so thrilled about this. Summer is done and we are onto fall.

I always used to think of candles of a Fall and Winter item. I never burned candles in the Spring and Summer because I didn't like the scents as much and obviously they gave off more heat than I needed.

With the entire blogosphere in the blogmas/vlogmas spirit, I figured I'd try to join in as much as I can. Most of my content this month will be Christmas & winter related so I figured I could name it blogmas and just do as much as possible.

October went very slow and I'm very happy about that. It was a busy month for me between three different work trips/events, friends' birthdays, homecoming, and much more -- October is always fun and November is going to be just as great.

November is my birthday month and my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. It will definitely be busy at work again-- I mean, I do work in retail (sort of) and it's the holiday season. Black Friday & Cyber Monday will be insane but I'm perfectly fine with it, as long as I can watch Christmas movies and sip on Gingerbread Lattes.

Ugh, I love the fall & winter, I never want it to end. I'm already looking forward to next fall & winter--how insane is that?

Anyways, I'm currently sitting on the couch watching Gilmore Girls with my Caramel Pumpkin Swirl Candle burning away and my throat is just as hot as the candle. Yes, I have Strep Throat for the 2nd time this year. My Halloween was spent watching back to back airings of Hocus Pocus and eating soup in bed. Today (Monday) is a sick day for me-- that's how much pain I'm in. Strep is the worst.

Enough about my sore throat, I loved a lot of stuff this month, as always, but Fall definitely brings out the best in me (and my favorites).



//Boing Concealer + Eye Bright: I have been using this concealer every day, as mentioned in my 5 Minute Beauty Routine. I have been wearing my 5 Minute Beauty Routine every day because I need my extra 15 minutes of sleep. It's a life saver and I will definitely buy this again when I run out (which will be soon).



//Pumpkin Spice: Yes & yes, I am that basic betch who lives for pumpkin spice everything. Between baking pumpkin bread, Pumpkin Spice Mini Wheats, Pumpkin Spice Fudge Cookies, and the classic PSL, I've done nothing but obsess over the flavor. My basicness has reached a new level when I received my Team PSL Coffee Sleeve in the mail. People may mock me but I don't care!



//Bath & Body Works: I made a trip there last weekend and bought the store out. Two candles, three lotions, and one Pocket-bac, which all play into the fall theme. I may be cheating since it's only been a week but I haven't stopped using any of these things. Everything smells so good and so seasonal, I can't get enough. The lotions are super moisturizing and don't leave my hands feeling greasy at all. I will for sure be going back to get some Christmas things!

//Mint: There will be a full post on this app/website this week so I won't go into too much detail. Mint is a budgeting website and they also have an app which makes for easy access. You hook up all your accounts and credit cards onto it and it helps you stay on track with your money. I don't necessarily think it's helped me stay on track because I've gone over budget, but it's very, very handy.

//Burts Bee's Mint Cocoa Lip Balm: It's the cold season again so that means that I am on the hunt for the perfect lip balm. This one is in the running for sure. I saw this limited edition scent in Rite Aid a few weeks ago and it sparked my interest. I never use Burts Bee's but I wanted the seasonal scent (do we see a pattern here?) and it turned out to be very soft, moisturizing and leaves my lips super smooth. I may have to try out a few other Burts Bees scents if this one is working out so well.

//Lilly Pulitzer Phone Case: I went a little overboard with the shopping this month and this was a frivolous purchase I didn't need. Lilly had a special gift with purchase sale a few weeks ago where you could get a free sleeping mask with any purchase. I took advantage of the fact that I desperately wanted the sleeping mask and bought myself a new phone case. I wasn't a fan of the Wild Confetti print online but once I received it, I fell in love. This phone case has also sparked my love of Lilly again. Can we also talk about this Lilly loves NYC case? Too bad I'm on a no-buy November!

I'll be doing a post on my No Buy November tomorrow because I really need to get my act together. I need to control myself and NOT BUY ANYTHING.

What were your favorites this month??

Why is it June? Seriously, where is time going? Is this what happens when you get older...time just flies by and you don't know what to do with yourself?

I'm just in awe that it's June. It's been over a year that I've been out of college (I know I keep mentioning that) and it's just like, this is real life now. I'm still going through a quarter life crisis and I think it's going to be like that for a while. The joy of your 20s!!

Whenever I think things are getting better, the universe flips me off and throws me back in my seat, where I started. Did that make sense? Probably not--I'm rambling about nonsense.

The point of this post is my May Favorites!

I have a lot of things I've loved this month--more than any other month I think and I don't know why. Have I had a lot of time on my hands? Maybe.

Most of them are beauty products because what else do I "favorite" all month? No seriously, like what else should I put in my favorites? I'll think of something.

I do have a few random things and I'll be sure to keep better track of "random" favorites (like clothing maybe?) next month!



PUR Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup: I got this when I went to my Chicago work trip and I've kind of been obsessed. I've been wanting to get into powder foundations for a while because they're easy to apply when you want a light layer of coverage (and are too lazy to get your hands dirty with a BB cream). This gives great coverage and applies on the skin smoothly, for a natural finish. I put a primer underneath, then concealer, and then this foundation and it's been my go to all month. I apply it with my next favorite which is ....

It Cosmetics Airbrush Smoothing Foundation Brush: I also got this in Chicago and OMG I am OBSESSED. I am actually willingly to spend $50 on this brush set from Ulta because these brushes are giving me life. I don't use brushes for liquid foundation, I'm too addicted to my beautyblender for that nonsense, but for a powder foundation, this buffing brush is perfection. It applies everything evenly and smoothly for a truly airbrush finish. I am beyond in love.

Porefessional Primer by Benefit Cosmetics: ANOTHER Chicago item (I'm sorry but a beauty conference leads way to lots of products). I had a sample of this product years ago and I was obsessed. It was the first primer I've ever used and I changed the game for me. I've been trying to find primers that live up to this one because I can't bare to spend $30 on a primer, but, after I got this bad boy back in my life, my make-up has not been the same. I notice a severe difference in my skin and how long my make-up lasts when I have this on. I get a lot more compliments on my skin as well. So, naturally, I haven't been wearing any other primer this month. Oh and I will shell out the $30 for this once I run out--it's THAT good. There's a reason it's a cult favorite.

Covergirl Intensify Me Liquid Liner: When I blogged about the new CoverGirl products a few weeks back, I mentioned that I really loved this eyeliner (and hated the mascara) and the love has stood the test of time. I've been wearing this like crazy and it has reignited my love for liquid liner. It's easy to apply, super black, and stays on all day. The brush is so unique and I think that is also a major reason I love it so much.

Nivea In Shower Body Lotion: I've gone through three tubes of this lotion in the past 3 months and I'm wondering why I'm just mentioning this now. When I heard about 'in shower' body lotion, I was stunned and curious. It just washes away? I apply it in the shower? How interesting! I got a sample of this in a magazine or something and immediately used it. I went out and bought it the next day. I hate applying lotion when I get out of the shower. I just hate the process of it but I know it's necessary. This makes my life easier. I apply it in the shower, wash it off, and could get out and go about my day. I don't have to wait for it to dry or absorb into the skin--it's fullproof! It also lasts forever on the skin and really makes a difference. My skin is always super soft and smooth after using it. The one downside is that I need to control how much I'm using because like I said, I've repurchased this three times already and usually regular body lotion lasts forever. I will always repurchase though because it's that good!

Mahogany Teakwood Candle from Bath & Body Works: My little had this in her room up at school and whenever I visited, I would spend a good amount of the day smelling this candle. IT SMELLS LIKE FREAKING ABERCROMBIE!!!!!!!!! I am not kidding you--it smells like Abercrombie cologne, it smells like a hot boy and I almost cried tears of joy when I finally ordered it. I haven't been using any other candle in my room/house the past month and I'm addicted. I will have this candle forever and ever--I will spend any amount of money on it. It is INCREDIBLE! GO OUT AND BUY IT AND MAKE YOUR HOME SMELL LIKE HOT MEN.

(Was that aggressive? I don't even care. I'm obsessed)

Horoscopes: I've been obsessed with horoscopes and astrology for a while but this month, I became obsessed. Maybe because I'm just looking for answers to a question I don't even know but I was addicted this month. Maybe because Mercury is in retrograde and I just became fascinated with astrology? I don't know but I was googling everything this month having to do with my horoscope. I use the Daily Horoscope app on the iPhone and I have to say, its scary accurate sometimes. (PS I'm a Sagittarius)

So that is it! My favorite for the month of May! What did you love this month? Tell me in the comments!

Also, are you obsessed with astrology? Lets talk about it :)