I Can't Live Without

I think that every girl has her list of products she just cannot dream of living without. There are certain essential items that I use almost daily, and I thought I'd share these with my readers and anyone looking for some highly recommended, tried and trusted, skincare and beauty products. I love that this list will differ from person to person as we all take our own special likings to certain cosmetics on the shelves of our favorite stores. So, here's fifteen things I cannot live without, what are yours?

1. Extra Virgin Minerals Foundation - The Body Shop

2. Nearly Naked Loose Powder - Almay

3. Ruby Woo Lipstick - MAC Cosmetics

4. Special Cleansing Gel - Dermalogica

5. Multi-active Toner - Dermalogica

6. Active Moist Moisturizer - Dermalogica

7. "William Tell Me About OPI" Nailpolish - O.P.I

8. Shea Lip Butter - The Body Shop

9. Eau De Toilette, Vanilla - The Body Shop

10. Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment - From Australia
11. ColorStay Liquid Eye Liner - Revlon

12. Cocoa Butter Body Lotion - Palmers

13. Cow Udder Cream - From the farmer's market (this is an excellent and 100% pure moisturizer good for face and body.)

14. Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Lotion - Bath and Body Works Fall Limited Edition

15. Honey Autumn Apple Shower Gel - Bath and Body Works Fall Limited Edition

Things I'm Thankful For: #1

I have been been strolling through 2012 with a thankful heart and eyes intent on searching out beauty in everything, everywhere. It's there if you'll just look beyond what you see. Recently, I have been the collector of moments where I feel as though I am tasting life for the first time. Moments where I find myself stopping to admire something that most would label as mundane. Sometimes life is a lot more intriguing when you carry a different perspective around with you. 


So, in honor of appreciating life and it's fleeting moments, my new self-challenge is to compile a list of things I am thankful for each day. I want to be a person that approaches each day with childlike awe and sincere gratitude if for no other reason than the simple joy of having a pulse. 


Things I'm Thankful For: #1
Reflections cast on still waters

{Taken with Hipstamatic}

Imagine...

“Just imagine living in a world without mirrors. You'd dream about your face and imagine it as an outer reflection of what is inside you." - Milan Kundera, Immortality

Artwork: Charmaine Olivia