Spring Colors & Sweet Poetry

Not only is E.E. Cummings one of my favorite poets, but this print from Twisted Sister (a local boutique) simply makes my heart happy. 

With it officially being Spring [as of yesterday], I spruced up my lip color with a lip gloss from Revlon and jazzed up my nail polish with a gorgeous lilac color from Loreal in "royalty reinvented." The ring in the picture is from Henri Bendel :)

What beauty changes do you make when the sun starts shining and Spring is declared?

Much Love!

xoxo
HaileyGrace

Hearts & Hemlines [Outfit]

I wore this little number to university the other day and loved how comfortable it was, while still looking cute & put together.

Shirt: Forever 21 (.99 cents, might I add)

Skirt: H&M

Leggings: Kohls

Boots: DSW

Watch: Fossil

Much Love.

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Stationery Saturday 2

"Whatever happened to the #1 pencil?"

Anyone who lives near a Target, knows that it is truly a shopping vortex that sucks you in & shows you all the things you (in reality) don't need... but suddenly need. Is that just me? One of my favorite things to purchase at Target (or anywhere really) is stationery. I adore cute cards, notebooks, file folders, etc. Everything below is from Target.

So here is the second installment in Stationery Saturday:

P.S - A notebook with a cheesy pun on the front = a major plus in my book!

Much Love!

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Your type of snow day

Snow days can be a lot of different things: relaxing, fun, stressful, cozy and so many others. Ideally, I like snow days to be restful, but the past few I've been graced with this winter season have been much needed to catch up on work. 

While it does help to have a productive day in my PJs, I want to encourage those of you who are stuck inside for the day to use it to take the type of day you need. If you need a day off and the weather permits, take one. If you need a day to organize your planner, your office or your house, take one. If you need a day to catch up on work or school, like me, take one. 

I like to get ahead on assignments, catch up on emails or phone calls, and study for upcoming exams, but sometimes I sneak in a few minutes to take some pictures of the beauty. Here's a few beauts I've taken on my snowy work days! 

Coffee, Quidditch & My Cat

I hope you enjoy your snow days if you have them & take the type of day you need. 

Much love. 

xoxo 

HaileyGrace

Sweaters & Boot Cuffs [Outfit]

With all the snow and cold weather I've had in my hometown, these homemade boot cuffs my friend so kindly made for me were the perfect addition to my winter wardrobe! 

Sweater: Forever 21

Black Skinny Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: DSW

Boot Cuffs: Handmade 

Scarf: H&M

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Stationery Saturday

 I love stationery, so I wanted to start a mini series called Stationery Saturday where I share some of my favorite pieces of stationery and office related bits with you! 

So here's the first installment. :) 

Planner, notebook and pencils - Target. 

Mug - Starbucks. 

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Current Skincare [Cleansing]

Skincare is so important. I've heard it said that you have to take care of what's underneath the makeup if you want to wear makeup in the first place. We can take our makeup off, but the skin we have...we're stuck with...literally. 

So first, love your skin & accept whatever state it is in! I have combination skin and I get breakouts, but I think it's so beneficial to be comfortable in the skin you're in & know that...you are beautiful. 
Ok, after a bit of a motivational ramble [hope you don't mind], here are the current products I use to cleanse my skin! 

MAC Cleanse Off Oil - I use this first when cleaning my makeup off. It is awesome because you can use it to remove that stubborn mascara and eyeliner, but it doesn't sting or hurt your eyes. It really helps with my cleansing process. 

Philosophy "Purity" - This is a simple, fresh cleanser that is great for sensitive skin. It is not a makeup removing cleanser, but it is great after I use the MAC cleanse off oil to get the tough makeup off. It also has a really pleasant, calming scent. 

Clean & Clear "Deep Action Cream Cleanser" - This stuff is GREAT. I bought a mini version of it because it was on clearance and I fell in love. It is great for deep cleaning pores, which is one of my top grievances with my skin. It has a creamy consistency but applies easily to the skin when mixed with a bit of water. 

The Body Shop "Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash" - I read up on Tea Tree oil a lot and discovered that it is great for blemished skin & really helps to purify and cleanse. The scent is potent, but I have actually come to love it. I use this cleanser in the morning mostly. The combination of the fresh scent with the way this cleanser leaves my skin feeling refreshed truly wakes me up. I would highly recommend this product! 

With both the Clean & Clear and the Body Shop cleansers I have seen a noticeable difference in my skin, which is crucial for me to like a product. I want to see & feel a noticeable difference. 

What are your current cleansing favorites? 

xoxo
HaileyGrace

Off-Road Adventures [Outfit]

Part of what I think life is all about is spontaneity and adventure. I went exploring in a historical part of Freehold, New Jersey with my friend the other day and we didn't miss an opportunity to pull off the road and take pictures underneath an amazingly old railroad. 

The stone archway we took photos under, with the railroad directly on top, was dated 1922. One of the main reasons I love experiences like this and history in general is the connection with those that came before us. I wonder who has been in the same places that I have and what their lives were like.

I got a bit carried away with photos, but I hope you enjoy them! 

 Dress: Kohls

Jacket: Delias

Scarf: Craft Show

Boots: Target

Leggings: Lauren Conrad at Kohls

xoxo
HaileyGrace

My Road Trip Basics

When I'm planning & packing for a road trip there are a few things I consider essential.

1. Coffee - Let's be honest, coffee, for me, is always essential and road trips are no exception!

2. Leggings - Comfortable clothing is crucial when you're going to be sat in a car for hours, I personally love road trips, but skinny jeans can't compete with leggings when it comes to comfort on the trip. 

3. Simple Makeup - I like to have the basics on when I'm traveling, I think wearing a bit of make up helps me look and feel more awake, which is definitely important for miles of driving. My go to makeup for a road trip is a bit of concealer, mascara, powder and of course, eyebrows. 

4. Small Bills - Money is important, but having smaller amounts helps with tolls and unexpected stops! 

5. A Portable/Car Charger - This is so important! Whether it is a car charger or a portable charger, having a back up battery for your phone or gps device is really helpful! 

6. Amazing Music - Driving and music go hand-in-hand for me & on a road trip I need my favorite music to accompany me!! Turning up the volume and singing along is my specialty. 

If you're going on a road trip soon maybe some of these essentials will make it on your list, but what are your current necessities for a road trip? 

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Shoot for the Stars [Lush]

One sure fire way for me to relax is to take a long, undisturbed bath. When I need extra relaxation and a little pick me up, a Lush bath bomb does the trick. 

Recently I used the "Shoot for the Stars" bath bomb, which turned my water an amazing purple  & green color, but it gets better! The water filled with loads of silver glitter and stars. While it might not be for an everyday bath, a bit of glitter & a warm bath can cheer up even the dreariest of days. 

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

HaileyGrace