Does it count as Spring, if I’m still wearing sweaters?
I was going to work this morning, wearing a long-sleeve shirt, a blazer AND a jacket. I saw one of my neighbors leaving the house wearing a short skirt and a tank top. In a 45 degree weather. Please tell me I’m not the only one who is constantly cold? Like, sleep-in-your-socks-during-summer cold??
I have to say though, I’m really, REALLY enjoying this Spring weather this year. Even though it rained pretty much non-stop for the last two weeks, this week the weather is absolutely beautiful. I’m SO happy that we didn’t jump right into Summer, like we usually do. I actually get to wear light layers, yay!
Last week, Nida tagged me to do a Spring/Summer Favorites tag, so today I’ll be sharing a few things I’ve been loving this Spring.
FAVORITE PERFUME[line]
CHANEL CHANCE EAU TENDRE and CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE.
FAVORITE LIP COLOR[line]
This honestly changes like, every two days for me, but one that I reach for most often is Channel’s L’Amoreuse. It’s a pretty, pink-berry color with an amazing, velvet-like formula. You can see my swatch here.
FAVORITE DRINK[line]
Water is pretty much always my choice of drink, as I try to stay away from any juices and thangs. BUT, I’ve also been kind of crazy about cold brew Matcha. At this time of year, I also love infusing my water with herbs and fruit- it’s so refreshing!
FAVORITE BLUSH[line]
Right now I’m crazy about MAC’s Cosmic Force (but you probably know this already, if you’re a regular here :D ) it’s a stunning, subtle shade that works so nicely with my fair skin tone (see my swatch here).
FAVORITE CLOTHING ITEM[line]
Soooo as mentioned at the beginning of this post, I am loving light layers at the moment, and I’m still loving my Kimchi Blue Kimono that I previously wrote about here. Unfortunately, it’s no longer in stock :| . I love that it adds color and it looks so pretty when paired with shorts or jeans on a cool Spring day. I’m also loving my tan Panama Hat. If someone told me a year ago that I’ll have not one but five hats in my wardrobe, I’d say they’re crazy. I don’t really like accessorizing much when it comes to style, but I’m kind of obsessed with hats right now.
FAVORITE MOVIE[line]
I don’t think I really have a favorite movie that I like to watch this time of year, but I recently saw Secret Garden again an ahhh, love that movie!
FAVORITE TV SHOW[line]
To be honest, the only TV Show I actually watch on cable is The Walking Dead, and since next season won’t air until October, I stick to Netflix. Right now I love How To Get Away With Murder (it’s playing on my TV as I type this, ha! ). Nida also mentioned GOT and I feel like I really need to get into it!
FAVORITE FOOD[line]
Anything that’s green and fresh. During Winter I love warm meals like baked sweet potatoes, hearty soups, warm rice bowls, but during Spring I’m all about salads, smoothies and avocado and brown rice sushi. And, of course, fresh fruit- like chilled cantaloupe, YUM!!
What are some things that you’re loving this Spring? I tag everyone to do this tag- if you do decide to do it, make sure to send me your links!
40 Comments
Darina
May 11, 2016 at 1:09 amWhat a lovely tag, I will send you my link when I have answered the questions!
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:45 amYes, please do!
Caked To The Nines
May 11, 2016 at 2:19 amGIRL it was 99 degrees here today and I was not loving it haha! I just picked up Coco Mademoiselle and omg love!! You need to watch GOT! I’m behind on this season, but I’m okay with that because it means I can watch 3 episodes at once ;P
xx
Nida | Caked To The Nines
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:46 amHaha oh no, not ready for those temperatures yet! Ahh I know I think my husband and I watched like one or two episodes but never picked it up again!
Rosie von Waldherr
May 11, 2016 at 2:52 amThat is also one of my favorite blushes – so pretty and natural! It’s been SO hot here in Austria, definitely too hot for May!
xoRosie //Rosie’s Life
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:52 amI’m sure that I’ll be complaining about hot weather pretty soon too haha :D
Aleksandra
May 11, 2016 at 3:01 amThe weekend was so lovely and now we are back in the English rain mode. So I went from no jacket to almost a winter coat in three days. Crazy.
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:54 amThat’s nuts! I can’t believe how quickly the weather can change.
Katie
May 11, 2016 at 3:50 amYES YES YES to the Chanel Eau Tendre perfume…I only just discovered it and have been lathering myself in the stuff since. It’s smells sooooo good!
Katie. xx La Coco Noire
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:54 amIt’s such a lovely scent, isn’t it?? Love it!!
Amelia McDonald
May 11, 2016 at 3:57 amAwesome tag! I love The Walking Dead and How To Get Away With Murder!! <3
Amelia | http://amelia-g.blogspot.com.au/
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:56 amYesss!! Can’t wait for TWD to come back!
Kiss & Make-up
May 11, 2016 at 4:28 amWhat a fun tag. I also love both those Chanel fragrances. I can’t wait until the new TWD season.
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:56 amAhh yes, I’m so excited for season 7!!!
Alina
May 11, 2016 at 6:25 amYup it still doesn’t feel like summer yet for me either. We’ve had a few nice days but I’m yet to bring out the shorts & vests. I got addicted to How To Get Away With Murder and watched all episodes in the space of a few weeks haha! x
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Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:56 amHow good is that show? Seriously, so addicting haha!
Biana Perez
May 11, 2016 at 8:37 amI’m all about salads this time of year – really excited for a grilled shrimp and avocado salad for dinner tonight!
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 11, 2016 at 8:57 amMe too! If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, it’d probably be salads ha!
Blossomofhope
May 11, 2016 at 10:09 amThat kimono is so lovely! I might look for an alternative xx
http://www.blossomofhope.blogspot.com
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:19 am:)
Jil Diamante
May 11, 2016 at 10:20 amYesss, please watch GoT! You’re gonna love it! :)
Jil,
http://www.jildiamante.com
http://goo.gl/LfTL3n
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:20 am:D
Ana@CelebratingSunshine
May 11, 2016 at 10:57 amAnother YES for all Chanel Chance perfumes. Sending you some warmth and sunshine from Florida. It’s 85 here right now.
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:20 amOhh lucky you!! Thank you! :)
Samileen
May 11, 2016 at 12:16 pmI love Chanel Mademoiselle, its like an all time favorite. I love your picks. And that Kimono is gorgeous.
Sam || Beautydetour
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:20 amMine too! Such a gorgeous fragrance!
Roxy | The Happy Momster
May 12, 2016 at 4:06 amI love your blush and your lipstick pick! That particular MAC blush looks a bit too light for someone medium-tone, though, so I’ll admire it on other people for the mean time. :)
http://www.happymomster.com
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:21 amYes, it’s definitely not for deeper skin tones, works lovely with my fair skin tone though! ;)
The Sunday Mode
May 12, 2016 at 4:35 amI’m right there with you, I’m constantly cold! As I type this I’m actually wrapped up in a blanket with a hot water bottle…
I’ve been marathoning The Walking Dead lately, I’m so behind (s3) but I’m loving it so far.
http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:26 amOhh TWD is only going to get better, trust me! :D
Nati
May 12, 2016 at 8:31 amLove this lip stick color, I need to check it out
Nati xx
http://www.simplyartdicted.com
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:28 am;)
The Gossip Darling
May 12, 2016 at 12:43 pmI love this post!! So scute!! I need the MAC! I’m checking it out this weekend.
Mel | http://www.thegossipdarling.com
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:33 am;);)
Susan
May 12, 2016 at 12:50 pmOh, I love matcha too!
http://a-woman-of-a-certain-age.com/2016/02/matcha-tea/
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:34 amYay! :)
Janet
May 12, 2016 at 9:12 pmHelp…I need a blush that lasts at least 8 hours. I use a light dusting of mineral powder first so I don’t think it’s soaking into my skin. I’ve tried Urban Decay and Tarte…both touted lasting 16 hours. Didn’t happen. Recommendations?
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Thank you!
Jane
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 12, 2016 at 10:00 pmHey Jane, have you tried Illamasqua blushes? They’re very pigmented and long-lasting. I was actually going to suggest Tarte, because their blushes are very long-lasting on my skin (nowhere near 16 hours though- I actually never wear makeup for that long, but they do start fading after about 4-5 hours on my skin). Since that didn’t work for you, I’dI say try Illamasqua. Do you use a makeup-setting spray? That actually helps a lot when it comes to my bronzer/blushes lasting all day since they tend to fade a bit after a few hours. I love the All-Nighter spray from Urban Decay- it’s probably the only setting spray that actually helps my makeup stay on longer. Hope this helps! x
Janet
May 13, 2016 at 8:12 pmThanks, Paula…I’ll give the Illamasqua for sure. And I received a setting mask sample in Birchbox that I’ll try. Thanks!
Jane
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
May 19, 2016 at 7:36 amNo problem Janet!