5 Things I'm Loving + Things On Sale

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Hello and happy Monday everybody! The holidays are getting so close, and I can't contain myself! I bought a trendy holiday wreath made of pom-poms today and am so excited to start decorating my house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I know, I know there's always a whole argument this time of year that Thanksgiving doesn't get the credit it deserves as a holiday, but in my mind the two holidays have the same decorations. So that means according to me, you should have no shame at all in putting up your decorations this early. (Or even earlier...) 

Speaking of the holidays, make sure you go and check out the first post on this year's gift guide series! It's the Gift Guide For Her For All Budgets and I've gathered so many fun items that any lady in your life will LOVE! I'll be posting a new gift guide each Saturday until the week before Christmas! Well, minus the weekend of Thanksgiving, because that's family time! Plus, you'll all be too busy shopping those Black Friday weekend sales, right? 

Anyhoo, today I just wanted to share with y'all some things I've been absolutely loving lately! I used the new poll feature on my Instagram stories to see what you all wanted to see on the blog, and this post won by a landslide! I'll definitely be using that feature more often to get your opinion, I really like getting input on what YOU like to see on the blog, and this is such a simple way to do it!I share a lot of things that I love here and on my Insta, but sometimes it's nice to share a few more details on some recent items that don't always come together in one cohesive post. Plus, these types of posts generally end up with me giving y'all a little bit of a life update as well which I personally love reading on other people's blogs!

Is that something you like too? Let me know in the comments if it is or isn't! While you're down there commenting, be sure to let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see on the blog in the coming weeks! :) 

Now for those things I'm loving!

Tarte Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette (c/o)

I am obsessed obsessed obsessed with this palette. The Tarte Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette has 12 gorgeous shades that are not only super pigmented, but also so soft and blend-able. Tarte is one of my favorite beauty brands (you may remember me talking about their Rainforest of the Sea Palette in this post!) and this new palette from them definitely didn't disappoint. I would have swatched the shadows, however as you might be able to tell from the not-so-great quality of the photos above, I was losing my light! So I think I'll be swatching them sometime soon on my Instagram stories instead. I've also got a few other fun things from Tarte that I'll be sharing soon on here as well as in my Beauty Gift Guide coming this weekend, but wanted to include these eyeshadows first just in case you're in need of a great palette before then!

Hot Cocoa & Cream Candle

Oh my gosh this candle is quite literally what heaven smells like. I love it so much that I contemplated buying two of them just in case I burned through one too quickly! If you love the smell of chocolate, more specifically the smell of fresh brownies baking in the oven, then THIS IS THE CANDLE FOR YOU! I'm a candle lover, but I've never loved a candle as much as I love this one. I guarantee this will be the one fall purchase that will become routine for you now that you're aware of it!

Ruffled Duvet Cover

Although I love the duvet that I currently have, it's just not perfect. I wanted something a bit thicker that will stay in place (a huge/weird problem that I'm having with my current duvet) and that is a little more minimalist, if you can believe that coming from me, HA! I am obsessed with this one that has a simple ruffled edge detail. SO feminine and pretty! Plus, as you bloggers know, it will make the perfect background for some flatlay photos! I'll be buying this as a Christmas present to me! Also I'm on the look out for some MAJORLY FLUFFY duvet inserts. No more flat comforters for me, so if you have a suggestion I am all ears. (Please please please leave your suggestions in the comments, I'm practically begging you!)

Taylor Swift Reputation Album

Okay I know Taylor Swift is all kinds of controversial these days, but I have to say I have really been getting into her new album. It's so different from her other ones, and I LOVE how she is kind of leaning in to all the rumors and all the drama from the last few years. Now I'm not in love with all the songs, however most of the album is great! My favorite song at the moment is I Did Something Bad. It's so fun and catchy, and I can't stop listening to it! 

Honorable mention that almost took this slot was Niall Horan's Flicker, but since Taylor's album was more recent I chose hers! Flicker is seriously amazing though, and if you haven't given it a listen I highly suggest it. My favorite song from him is Paper Houses!

The Truth Behind Making A Living As A Blogger Article by Jess Ann Kirby

I LOVE THIS ARTICLE. For those of you that blog, especially as a full-time job, this article is probably everything you've had to explain to someone who asked you what you do for a living. For those of you who read blogs, this is also such an amazing article that gives you SO MUCH INSIGHT on what it means to work as a blogger. Not everyone can do it, and not a lot of people who start a blog even want to do it after they realize how much work it takes! Jess explains these and more details in length in her post, and it is definitely worth the read.

Now for some sales that are happening, just in case you aren't satisfied with the other items in this post. 😉

SALE ITEMS I'M LOVING!

• Up to 50% off Jeans, Pants, Sweaters & Outerwear at Old Navy!
• This gorgeous cable knit sweater is 40% off and comes in 6 colors!
• My pink ruffle sleeved sweater is 48% off!
• That Rose Gold Swan Floatie you wanted during the summer is now on sale for $30!
• These Steve Madden suede thigh high boots are 20% off! 
• This fun pom pom tote is 50% off!

Hope you enjoyed the post! What are a few things that you're loving?

P.S. Here are a few other things to check out from the blog if you missed them!

In need of the perfect gift? Check out my Gift Guide For Her.

Shopping the Sephora VIB sale? I've gathered ALL the best products to buy HERE!

New Orleans on your travel bucket list? Be sure to read my NOLA city guide before you go!