Finding Beauty

A good friend of mine used to work at the high end beauty store and spa, Blue Mercury.  Whenever I went in, she was sweet enough to toss a few samples in my bag.   

This act of kindness has been detrimental to my wallet.  The only item I haven't purchased yet is the Darphin oil which is quite a splurge.  I'm still squeezing the last few drops from my samples each night.  It's a bit like Hanukah, really.  Will the oil last one more night?!

1 - mario badescu aloe vera toner | 2 - dr. dennis gross glow pads | 3 - darphin niaouli oil

4 - skinceuticals sheer physical spf 50 | 5 - mario badescu drying creme (miracle creme for pimples!)

6 - caudalie grape water spray | 7 - laura mercier creme de pistache hand creme | 8 - caudalie cleansing water

I'm still in need of a good moisturizer.  I've tried everything from Oil of Olay to Chanel.  All suggestions welcome!

LMF

*this post is not sponsored by Blue Mercury, it just happens to be where I buy most of my products

Wishlist

I have a bit of christmas money that I am dying to spend on the items below.  Now just to decide which ones!

jcrew merino lace sweater, paige denim skyline, jcrew double breasted blazer,  parisian chic by inès de la fressange, michael kors "bradshaw" watch, crate & barrel olin rug

Is it just me or has jcrew really stepped it up?  I remember always kind of liking their stuff but now I find I've got something from there on my wishlist all the time.  

I've been a bit slow catching on to the skinny jean trend.  Paige skyline is a great straight leg jean without being too skinny for me.  A perfect compromise! 

This book has been on my wishlist for awhile and with all the good reviews it's a definite buy.  Anything about Paris and I'm usually a quick sell.  I miss it all the time.  And it's by Inès de la Fressange? Done. 

I am loving all of the rose gold that is coming out!  There's something so classic with the roman numerals on the face. 

I am (very) slowly decorating my new home and I'm thinking that this ($20!) c&b rug will be perfect at the front door or in the kitchen.

Happy Wednesday!

LMF