Holding Out for $2 Perfection

I have spent nearly a year and a half with various postcards, posters and prints haphazardly taped to walls in a holding pattern just waiting for the perfect frames. 

Yes...yes I am a little bit picky I will admit but, the last place I anticipated finding the perfect addition to the collection was the new to New York Flying Tiger flagship.

The best part?

They were 2$.

& Other Stories

My first foray into & Other Stories was one thing I didn't think it would be. 

Incredibly affordable. 

God bless the sale. 

I do not currently see these items on the sale page but if you are NYC I would highly recommend a trip to their SoHo flagship location. The store is open, airy, and merchandised beautifully. It's like all of the lifestyle photogs from Instagram opened a store. 

Succulents everywhere.

Good Smells| White Sandalwood

I made a point of not asking for beauty gifts for the holidays this past year. 

I don't know if it means I'm growing up but, the way I see it, I'm a big girl who can more or less buy the makeup she wants whilst still caring for herself and her expenses. So this year my list had things like a cast iron skillet, down comforter and a plant that I can't kill on it. 

While the family came through on the list front I am so glad I had one friend who saw fit to ignore me. 

The One I Broke My "No Buy" For

 So I decided that to kick off the new year I would reign in my beauty spending until after I did my beauty inventory (coming later this month) and got rid of some of the clutter taking up space in my Muji storage. 

I can tell you now in terms of what's lacking (HA!) in my collection lip products DO NOT qualify. 

Then this past Wednesday my apartment flooded. This is not the first time it's happened but I had thought the issue was behind me. Sadly it is not and I still have some work to do with my landlord (who is handling things wonderfully might I add) to get it squared away. 

This past Wednesday was also the launch of Bite Beauty's new Lip Lab Limited Release Creme Deluxe series for 2015. 12 Limited run shades released the first Wednesday of every month all year long.

What can I say? I'd had a rough morning and I'm weak.

Smoking the Compettition

Everyone has gone on about it and as per usual I have put off trying it but, as of last Saturday the Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown (Formerly Medium Ash) is smoking my current brow products.

There are a list of pros and cons (after the jump) but really this is a damn near perfect brow pencil.

Gift Guides|The Stocking Stuffer

 I think filling my family's stockings is one of my favorite things about Christmas shopping.

It's a nice mix between buying your loved ones the little things they need and special little things that are just nice to have.

At least that's how we usually do it in my family.

Everyone's traditions are different but, I thought it would be nice to give you guys a once over of all the things I like to add to my family's stockings beauty wise.

Admittedly these are inherently more feminie gifts but if you have lots of ladies to buy for this could be helpful.

If you are into men's gifts tune into TheUnanimousMolly on YouTube on Wednesday for a more in depth gift guide video!

It's Officially Candle Season

 Now I love me some home fragrance all year round but there is nothing quite like a good flickering candles come Autumn. 

I always especially love candles in the colder months because I tend to gravitate towards stronger, woodier, incense-y smells that just seem to suit the cold so much better. 

I've found a couple new scents that are really tickling my pickle..and some that I am dying to try.

Confessions| Lotioning for the Lazy

When it comes to the different areas of personal grooming there are definitely areas where we all falter.

Now not the important things (showers, teeth brushing, deodorant, etc... hopefully.) but, some of the extra things are known to go by the wayside around these parts. 

Nothing is easier for me to skip than lotion although, now that I'm getting older it seems more and more like a necessity.

I think I may have found a way to make lotion easy on myself.

In The Bag

I have had such a hard time lately'; finding a bag that I like that I can rely on and that looks sleek and professional. 

After scouring the internet and searching high and low in store I finally decided on a piece that I thought would work. 

Ladies and gentlemen, the Zara TRF Doctor Bag.

HAUL: Sephora F&F and More|TheUnanimousMolly

I did some serious damage this month.

 Serious.

Since it is sale season for all things makeup and beauty I thought a haul video might be a good idea.

This way you can see some of the things I've picked up and maybe narrow down some choices of your own!

Let me know what you picked up or, what you're planning on picking up! 

As of tonight I am done shopping for me until Christmas. 

I swear!

It's Not Easy Havig a Good TIme

I have been dying to write this post for months. 

If you haven't noticed I've been dropping hints. 

Now here it is.

Fore warning. This is going to be a picture heavy post. 

Ed Note: 3 Fall Picks From the Drugstore

It was a good weekend for me at the drugstore. I had very few Fall things on my to buy list and as of now I have no plans to add anymore...besides nearly all of MACxRHPS when it makes it's debut. (Any second now!!)

Normally I go ape shit for all things Autumn and apart from a latte or two I have exercised pretty stellar restraint this year. First of all I picked up one more, and probably the only other Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick from the permanent display that finally landed at Rite Aid this week.  Divine Wine is a deep, blue toned, rasin red shade that gives a very "Snow White" effect on my seriously un-tanned skin. 

I still love the formula on these and the shade selection is great for a new launch. If you haven't tried these yet I highly recommend. 

Next up I went for two fall nail shades that I have been lusting after for weeks.

No Drama Here

 I am a fortunate creature in that I have a nice full brow. I can easily get away with very little work on a day to day basis and my caterpillars still look shapely and full. 

That said, most days, I still like to run something simple through them to make sure they stay in place and to beef them up a smidge. 

For the last few months I've been using the MAC Brow Set in Beguile** and have really quite enjoyed it but...when the Maybelline Brow Drama in Deep Brown landed at Target a few weeks back I was looking for this to be a nice budget alternative.

Well it's not quite a replacement but it is a nice addition to the budget brow options on the market. 

Let me explain.

The Summer Splurge!

 

 I bought stuff! I am pretty happy with this selection of things as I was a responsible(ish) adult about my purchases and my budget and bought things I had been really anxious to try for a while.

So please join me after the cut while I waffle on about all of the consuming I did this month.

The Daily and the Drama

Sometimes people talk about a lipstick so much and so loudly that eventually you have to see what all the fuss is about. 

What can I say, I'm easily swayed.

The only other NARS lip product I had turned out to be terribly disappointing. (Pure Matte Lipstick in Terre De Fue. Don't do it!) 

These two on the other hand have been lovely.

I Did That Thing Where I Buy More Marc Jacobs Products

There was really only one item from Marc-y Marc's line this time around that I had to have. 

Then I saw a little more.

 Then there was a point perk.

 Then I had three new things.

 Magic.

When the Points Matter

If you are a frequent beauty shopper you know that there are a plethora of rewards, points, and loyalty programs that stores are always clamoring for you to be a part of.

 I always sign up.

When it comes to the drugstore you really do save money by having the card but; when it comes to higher end retailers, often times feel like the rewards you get don't merit the money you spend.

Now is not one of those times.

It's About Damn TIme: Lorac Pro 2

Confession time. I never bought the Lorac Pro Palette.

 Never. 

I thought about it, thought about it some more and just never pulled the trigger. Now I think I know why.

It is a very same-y palette.

 Don't get me wrong I think there is a lot of merit in that but, I just didn't particularly see the merit in if for me. This one, well it's a whole different eyeshadow ballgame.

The Summer Lip : New From Rimmel

Rimmel Moisture Renew has had a bit of a makeover! The formula and the packaging have been given a lovely update in time to freshen up the Summer selection at the drugstore.

In addition to a new formula and new packaging, the color lineup has been updated and vastly improved if you ask me.

I picked up two colors and they are the only things I've worn so far this week.

Look on the (Very) Bright Side: Summer Nail Shakedown

About six months ago I made a nail polish purge video. 

I got rid of 100+ bottles.

That is STUPID

 I STILL have a ton of polish. A ton.

As much as it's a little ridiculous I've come to the conclusion that it is OK. I use the ones that I have and I love them. As long as I'm aware and get rid of the filler a few times a year I will be good.

I've been so good that this is my first real nail polish haul in months. I saw some new things I liked and was feeling seasonal-so shop I did. ;)