A Little Indulgent

Sometimes its good to treat yourself, especially when it doesn't cost too much. Nothing too expensive to make you feel guilty but a little something to perk you up. I scoured the web for things that are unnecessary but totally worth it. In the mist of all that studying, staying up all night, and barely feeding myself because I feel so nauseous, I think I deserve something special.

Smith's Rosebud Salve: $5.59
I'm a firm believer in lip balm over lipstick or lipgloss. The Rosebud Salve is highly hydrating and a little glossy, just what my lips need in the winter. It also smells wonderful. Since keeping my lips hydrated is something I tend forget about (because my lips don't get cracked often), I suppose lip-anything is indulgent.

Vanilla Bake Cupcakes: $3.25
These cupcakes from the Vanilla Bake Shop are beautiful and delicious too. They are the perfect 'carrot' to get me motivated about studying. A cupcake for each hour spent bent over textbooks? With flavors like Chocolate Raspberry, Toasted Dark Chocolate Coconut, and the new Blackberry Passion Fruit, it's hard to have just one.


Report Dharma Scuff: $ 5.01
I have dreams of wearing these as indoor slippers. I can be the shah of the apartment and play out a Persian fantasy. Comfortable and sparkly, I'll have no problems keeping these on my feet as I lounge around the apartment. I might even debut them outdoors and hope they don't get too scuffed.


Pomegranate Soap: $5.75
I love the taste and smell of pomegranate. It's a bit difficult to eat; you have to open up its hard shell and carefully pluck the juicy seeds. However once you extract the edibles and bite into the seeds, the juice just bursts out. The flavor is sweet but tart, which I love. And I've never had a bad pomegranate so there isn't the disappointment of biting into something too sour (as sometimes happens with berries). I'm curious how pomegranates translate to soap. I normally don't use bar soap anymore, instead opting for the easier to dispense liquid soap. However, the soap looks so lush and delicious that I might indulge in bar soap once in a while. And maybe indulge in a bubble bath too. Me, a hot tub of water, a loofah, and pomegranate suds sound like heaven.

Colorful Cloth Pads (for That Time of the Month)

Warning: This is a feminine hygiene post so if you're a guy, best look away.

Does anyone use 'cloth pads' during their time of the month? I suppose those from an older generation, before disposable pads and tampons invaded our under-the-sink cabinet, may have used them. But I was really surprised to discover them on Etsy. At first, I thought the colorful cloth pads were plushie pads but then I was like, "who would want plushie pads?"




I clicked around the shop Pleat and discovered these 'plushie pads' were Muffies™. Here's what Pleat says about its cloth pads:

They are super soft and comfortable - no more chafing from disposables. Secure, highly leak resistant, chlorine free, environmentally friendly and frugal, what's not to love about them? Oh, and I bet you would be surprised how easy it is to keep them stain free and fresh: just rinse in cold water after use, fold and snap, and then run through the washing machine at your leisure (before they dry out is best). A bit of white vinegar added to your wash load is an amazingly effective, inexpensive, all natural deodorizer that eradicates odors and mildew and leaves them fresh as new.

From the 400+ positive reviews, it seems Muffies really work. One customers says:

I hate that "time" but these are so pretty and comfortable! Might as well spoil yourself for having to deal with "being a woman" Thinking about buying some?? Go for it, you won't be disappointed! ;)

With such raving endorsement, I can't help but be curious. The Muffies are darn cute but in the end, they will be stained and smelly. Personally, I like being able to throw the entire mess away instead of having to wash them. Plastic disposables are nice because they go straight to the trash, but on the negative side, they occasionally give me a rash. I'm also unsure how well the Muffies stay in place. They seem to be held in place by the buttoning the two wings, but will it shift as I walk? I might have to do the waddle and squeeze my thighs together to hold off a leak. Why is 'mother nature's gift' such a burden?

Busy, busy

Lemonstorynyc Grey-Lemon Tie Blouse: $75.00


Urban Outfitters Cameo Charm Bracelet: $12.99


Opening Ceremony Woven Skorts: $290.00


Lewis Cho Ruffled Flange Dress: $352


Swarovski Helios Desert Glow Ring: $140.00

Melie Bianco Turn Lock Buckle Tote: $79.99

Nine West Gabble: $139.00

So, Spring Break's over and daily posting is going down the drain. I'll be lucky if I have time to post this weekend. All my tests and papers are going to be due in the next week or two. I'm feeling impending doom, especially when I don't understand anything of econometrics. I was lost from the third day of class. So just a quickie online window shopping post and then back to studying for my tests.

Peacock Hair Assessories

The first time I spotted these feathered hair accessories was on Lauren of Fops and Dandies. As much as I loved LC's style, I found them a little too eccentric but having seen more stylish ladies sporting the Flapperish accessory, I'm starting to like them. A quick browse on Etsy showcased some fabulous peacock headwear. Seems like the trend is really catching on!



Sweetgrassmill's Teeny Tiny Feather Clips
LovMely's Peacock Feathers on a Blue Headband
Topsyturvydesign's Peacock Feather Butterfly Hair Clip



Preenyourself's Peacock Feather Hair Clip
Mandiesuee's Birds Eye View Hair Fascinator
NevaPlume's Henley Peacock Feather Hair Piece Clip



YJdesign's Pica Peacock Applique Feather Cocktail Hairclip
Portobello's Chloe Peacock Fascinator Mini Top Hat
Alicehartcouture's Peacock Feather Pin