High Five for Friday!

It's my first link up!  I've decided to try my hands at a High Five for Friday post with Lauren of one of my favorite blogs: from my grey desk blog!

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I read this book over Easter break, which I mentioned in my last post.  However today I started reading it to my class.  They just loved it!  They asked me to read more of it to them!  I'll keep you posted when I see whether they stay this excited about it.  I just LOVED the buzz it was creating throughout my classroom!

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I'm almost finished my Europe photo album!  I can't wait to see it!

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So, I've had a small bottle of this for a while.  I used it a long time ago and wasn't pleased with the results for some reason.  However, recently I can't get enough of this Living Proof Straight Spray!  Surprisingly, I have been using it before I blow dry my hair and use the curling iron.  My hair is very heavy and never holds a curl, but this product helps the curl stay in for at least 2 days!  It's great!

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Finally a Spring forecast on the horizon!

5. Finally, I'm so excited that today is a dress down day at my school!  Can't wait to sport my baseball gear!

Current Favorite Baubles!

Each work day I enjoy finding some baubles to add to my outfits.  I often think that my wardrobe is quite plain, but with the addition of some fun costume jewelry it can be more fun!

This week I noticed that I seem to be drawn to these pieces.  I have been in love with rose gold since the trend began last summer.  I found the hoops at Urban Outfitters last summer and have worn them often, but always wanted something to pair with them.  When I happened upon this rose gold clover chain (on clearance!) at Annie Sez I was so excited!  It has the most perfect sparkle and matches my hoops perfectly. 

earrings: Urban Outfitters (old)

necklace: Annie Sez (clearance)

This next piece I purchased about a month ago at Express.  I was able to use a coupon and found this piece to be so much fun.  I love the mixture of neon with rhinestones.  It brings a bit of glamour and funkiness to many outfits.  I have worn this to work and on the weekends and find it quite versatile. 

Express (on sale!)

Finally, this was a recent gem that I picked up at Forever 21.  I loved the mint color and the thickness of the chain.  If you haven't ever shopped in Forever 21, you should check it out!  Even if you don't like the clothes, the jewels are awesome and are such bargain prices!  This necklace has gotten many compliments every times I've worn it.  

Forever21

These are just a few of the fun baubles I've been wearing recently.  I would love to hear where you get your favorite jewelry!

Book Recommendation

So far my blog has been doing a good job in keeping up with beauty posts... well, maybe not, but I'm trying...

However, during my Spring Break I had the chance to read an amazing book.  I started reading this book because I was curious.  I finished this book in two days because it was amazing!

The book is sad, heartwarming and inspiring all at once.  There were parts where I was crying and others where I couldn't stop smiling.  I highly recommend this book to anyone.  It is written as a young adult book, but it resonated with me as I'm sure it would resonate with many other people as well.  If you read it, let me know what you think!

<3,

J

Nail Polish Trial update!

So, after two days, my right hand that had the butter LONDON base coat had a few small chips.  The following day both hands showed a lot of wear and tear.

Since then I've found that my essie 3 way glaze seems to make a better base coat.  I still really like butter LONDON's quick dry top coat.  It's super fast drying and leaves the polish shiny as well.

butter LONDON's polish still seems to have a longer chip-free life on my hands than any other polish.  I'll definitely keep you all posted!