Shop Perfectly Average Girl!

Recently I heard of a new site called Storenvy (nope, that's not a typo) where you can create your own little online store and sell whatever you'd like! I guess its kinda like Etsy, but more for clothes, bags and  jewelry. I had been thinking for a while how much I'd love to sell some of my gently used (or sometimes never used!) items of clothing and accessories so this was the perfect fit! So starting now, Perfectly Average Girl has its very own store! There are currently 26 items listed for sale, most of which are tops or dresses, but I also have some fab Coach purses and shoes as well! Please go check it out and maybe even buy a thing or two ;) all sizes are listed on each item. I'm planning to update this on a semi-regular basis, and I'll always post when new items are up!

Here are some of my favorite items that I have listed:

LOFT Dress - $40

J.Crew Factory Maxi NWT - $40

Coach Croc Purse NWT - $350

J.Crew Sneakers - $30

*NWT = New With Tags

And to go back to the store at any time, just click on the link to the right at the top of the page. It will always be there with updates and what is still available!

Thank you so much for being a part of this new little journey with me! :)

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March Favorites

Hey its a post! I feel like a broken record... saying that all the time. Unfortunately "being an adult" has gotten in the way recently and has kept me from fun posts here. And the lack of outfit posts is due to the fact that I've barely left the house in the past 2 months because I've become a slave to my computer, editing day and night. So, pj's and yoga pants really aren't that cute. Promise. But I digress. I know a lot of other bloggers like to share their monthly favorites, so I thought I'd share mine as well! I love trying new products but I'm quite picky about what I ultimately use. Finding something that I add into my daily (or weekly) routine is rare; a lot of things get returned or are thrown into a drawer. So from now on, once a month I'll be sharing 3-5 new products that I've been loving lately! Lets get started:

1. Clinique BB Cream - For the past 4 years or so I've been using Mac's mineral foundation, but recently they discontinued the little pod that the makeup came in. And now I don't like using it. I know, I know... its just the packaging. But the packaging contributed to how it was used and I loved it. But since this little change, I didn't know what I was going to do for a base. That's when I discovered this BB cream. I completely love it! I've never really liked liquid foundation, but this acts as a base, offers SPF protection of 30 (awesome!), and is filled with antioxidants which also helps smooth and correct skin imperfections. I was skeptical that one product could do all of these things, let alone any of them, but I've always liked Clinique and thought I'd give it a try. I'm totally smitten. It gives me a nice, even and light coverage, keeps me from being oily all day (a major problem for me) and my skin actually does feel and look better after I wash it off at night. Its seriously amazing, I just hope they never discontinue it!

2. Bath & Body Works Lavender Vanilla Body Mist - if you should know anything about me you should know that I am obsessed with anything lavender scented. And for the past, oh, 10 years, I've been searching for a great lavender perfume. B&BW has had their Lavender Vanilla Pillow Mist for years (which I would sometimes use as a perfume... it never lasted), but they have recently come out with a body mist. Completely. In. Love. Whenever I wear it even random people tell me how wonderful I smell. It is soft, light and relaxing. If you're a lavender lover like me, definitely check it out!

3. Chanel eyeliner in Beryl - This one was a bit of a splurge. I was watching this video recently on brightening makeup, and Lisa recommended this eyeliner to try for the waterline of your eyes. I've honestly never used eyeliner on my waterline, but this color is a very light lavender (I know the photo looks cream, its not) so I decided to give it a try. I was amazed at how much it really brightened my eyes and how well it stayed on. I feel like a lot of eyeliners "move" throughout the day, but this really stayed put. Pricy, yes, but I have really been enjoying it.

4. Burt's Bees Rosy Dawn lip gloss - This was a total impulse buy. And by impulse buy I mean I was walking through Target with my husband, heading to a movie, walking past the cosmetics section while coming from the candy isle (need my movie snacks) I saw this lipgloss being featured on the end of one of the isles, spotted this color, grabbed it and kept on walking. Literally did not even stop walking, just grabbed it and went to the checkout. And its a slam dunk. Such a gorgeous color and not sticky at all. And no weird minty flavor. I've never understood the mint in Burt's Bees products. This comes in many other colors, I might have to go back and take another look and pick up a few more ;)

5. Kiehl's Abyssine Eye Cream - I discovered Kiehl's last fall and I've been impressed by their products so far. I recently got this eye cream, having ran out of my one I typically use, and so far I've really enjoyed it. It goes on smoothly, doesn't have a scent (I'm very particular about this for my face products. Scents irritate my skin) and absorbs quickly. My eyes feel nice the next morning and aren't greasy. 

So what are some of the products you've been loving this month? Please share below!

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Spring Fashion Favorites

Even though this past weekend was one of the coldest we've had so far this winter, I've been loving all of the fun, spring clothes out in stores now. Bright hues, some new, nautical stripes, pastels and fun patterns. I am a total stripe addict, but this season I'm trying to break out of the stripes a little and try some new patterns. I actually purchase the blue pencil skirt and dress below, and I love them both! Leaving my stripy comfort zone a bit (but only a little bit!) does feel good :)

J.Crew j crew / GAP straight leg pants / LOFT cotton shorts / Colorful skirt / J.Crew j crew swimwear 
 J.Crew j crew swimwear / Necklace / Floral sateen dress | Gap

What are you craving this spring? Florals? Pastels? Share below!

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2013 Mini Cleanse : Day 8 | Makeup

You guys.... what a terrible blogger I am. Almost a month without a post?! And not even finishing my organization challenge. *shame... SHAME!* In my defense my "month off" turned into a month full of work. Which is great, but that's why I've been absent. So please, 5 readers, forgive me. :)

So here we are, back to the Mini Cleanse, Day 8 *ha!* and my ridiculous makeup collection. I'm a makeup junky, always trying new products, but rarely liking most of them. Its a problem really. I'm pretty particular about the products I use, so I find that I really use the same things over and over, rather than all of the new products I frequently buy. Going through this was a real eye-opener, and it made me reevaluate my product buying habits. I decided after this challenge to use what I have before buying something new. Because despite going through all of this, and how much I actually purged, I still have a tone of stuff left. I just need to use what I have.

So here we are to start. Whoa. This doesn't even includes what's actually IN my makeup drawer.

I pulled everything out and broke it down by category. First was "Tools"

Next was Lips. This is outta control. I am obsessed with lip products!

Cheeks

Eyes

Eyes 2

Face

Base products

So here's the after. Everything went from 3 containers to 1. Woohoo! There's still a lot left, but everything in here in something I would/could use. Some things are very "event specific", but I'm happy with what I have left. 

I discarded a ton of lip colors. I'm all about donating, but I don't think anyone 

wants something my lips touched

Here's my donate bag, this is all stuff that was barely used or never used (there were only 2-3 of those)

And here's my Mac makeup that I no longer use. I'm saving it for their recycle program, for every 3 items you turn back in you get a free lipstick *I could build up my collection again! ;)

And then here is my main makeup drawer, pretty organized, but there were many products in there that I almost never used. Those either got transferred to the blue box or tossed. 

Before

And after

As for the medicine cabinet, I opened it and took out only 2 things, not much of a change. 

So... no picture.

Up next are the Dresser Drawers, and I promise not to take as long this time!

Anyone else have a makeup collection bigger than mine? Please make me feel better about this ;)

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What I Wore : Confortable

Today is a comfortable clothes day. It's grey out and a little colder than its been, so I can finally wear a sweater. Finally. I mean, its only January. I've actually considered wearing shorts these past few weeks.

I'm wearing a J.Crew outlet cardigan, J.Crew Perfect Fit top in navy, Gap Sexy Boyfriend jeans, the J.Crew Brompton Mini and J.Crew outlet flats.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

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2013 Mini Cleanse : Day 7 | Under the Bathroom Sinks

I know I'm a little behind on my mini cleanse, its been a busy few days and month in general. But here we are with Day 7 : Under the Bathroom Sink(s). We have two bathrooms in our house, and especially in our guest bathroom, I just shove things under there all the time. Half used soap containers, old deodorant, cleaning supplies... it was a jumbled mess and finding anything was a chore. *Uh, story of this whole challenge, right?* And as with each space, having these areas cleaned out and organized feels so good. So lets get started...

Here's the guest bathroom cabinet, horribly messy

Is there a reason I was saving those empty soap bottles and men's deodorant?

And shampoo that I don't even use? Oh. And a shower curtain liner I've been 

meaning to put up for, oh, 4 months...

And here's the after. I tossed a ton of stuff and arranged things so that they are much 

more easily accessable. Oh, and I was recently considering buying some curlers for shoots, 

and I found a whole set in the back! Who knew.

I even reorganized the two drawers as well. Here's the before one one

And then the after. Everything organized for guests 

(I have even since purchased extra toothbrushes in case they forget their own)

The other drawer is where I keep my brushes for when I dry my hair. I do it in this room because it doesn't get as hot as my bathroom. But there were several brushes I never used, and some old styling products as well.

Now it only contains what I use when I dry my hair

In our master bath, I had gone through all of the medications when we remodeled the bathroom, so I knew I didn't have to go through that box. Otherwise, it was just disorganized and needed straightening. I did get rid of a few mostly empty containers and other things I knew I'd never use.

 

And then the after. Organized and easily accessible

Up next is the Medicine Cabinet and my Makeup Drawer. There will be lots purged here!

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2013 Mini Cleanse : Day 6 | The Junk Drawer

The Junk Drawer. I actually have two. The first was your typical junk drawer, filled with all sorts of random goodies. Such as 6 bottles of hand sanitizer... and 2 year old expired pet meds. Oh, and don't forget the multiple sewing needles/thread and 5 lighters. Ok people, lets break this down for a minute. I HATE hand sanitizer, I don't use most meds on my pets, I don't sew and we don't smoke. So, not really sure what that's all about. I chucked the hand sani's and pet meds, relocated the sewing supplies and grouped the lighters in case I decided to become an arsonist someday. You never know... it could happen.

Here's drawer #1, looking cluttered and crazy

And after (yes, I do have two flea combs, not sure why)

As for the second junk drawer, it was mostly takeout menus, old appliance manuals, more flea medication (which I do use... the other stuff was more specific pet meds) some chip clips, a notepad and a deck of cards. I tossed several of the takeout menus (we either don't eat there anymore or I can look up their menu online) and the manuals, and reorganized the rest. 

Even though all of these projects have been small, its felt so good getting rid of the clutter. The spaces coming up soon are even more cluttered, so stay tuned! Up next, Under the Bathroom Sinks!!

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