September 7, 2015
Cup O' Coffee Lush Review + Beauty Wishlist
It's the official last day of summer (AND HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!) and I'm trying super hard to live in denial. I said my final goodbyes, put away the fanny pack til next June, and am savoring that last sip of Wawa's Mocha Mint iced coffee that just tastes better in the summer.
With summer comes tan skin, occasional dry patches, and sun burn… and if you're like me a few weeks ago you are sick of feeling like your skin just doesn't look the way it used to. ((I mean don't get me wrong I am loving this tan but I feel a tad self conscious about the dryness and rough patches the sun brings me.)) That is, til I found the Cup O' Coffee face and body mask. Personally, I don't really use it on my body but I use it on my face and it works wonders.
First of all, it smells amazingggg. I could probably sit and just smell it all day long but that would be weird so I promise I don't. It not only smells of coffee goodness, but it has that healthy smell to it. Like you can smell it and know it's okay to put on your face? Do I sound crazy lol? Maybe. Along with it's amazing smell, it has fresh coffee grounds in it which makes for the best exfoliator. I am a huge fan of exfoliating… if a skin care product has that ability, I will most likely buy it. Immediately after one use… I noticed my skin was shinier and healthier looking. The dry patches that were caused by the sun were about 45% gone and around my cheek bones were instantly smoother. I even went out that night with a friend and she wanted to know what foundation I was using because my skin seemed so flawless (I wasn't wearing any.)
I think it comes off fairly easy, which wasn't something I was expecting honestly. I mean it is hard work to get it off, it's not like a makeup remover wipe. My preferred method is scrubbing it using my hands and water and then patting it dry with a towel. Within a day you start to see results, which basically is the done deal for me. If you are in the sun at all or just suffer with dry patches, this was made for you.
((Also let me know is a skincare routine post something you'd be interested in? Comment below!))
Now here comes the fun part… as much as I love my tan… I really only wear makeup once I get pale and for the makeup lover in me that is worth the rapidly approaching season of fall. After months of saving money and daydreaming I present to you my Fall Beauty Wishlist 2015.
**soon to be 50% off on 9/25 for Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty
September 3, 2015
#nationalbootieday
|purple caged peep-toe|grey scrunch booties|black suede heeled booties|patent leather booties|brown zipped ankle booties|
Nothing says summer is almost over (cue the sad tears and true denial from yours truly) like getting into my favorite part about fall…. BOOTIES. They go with any outfit, any color, and are my favorite fall fashion staple. Did I mention I left all mine in Virginia… so shopping is deff in order. What better way to kick of #nationalbootieday then with a shopping spree. ((And no I didn't make up this hashtag or day… it was brought to my attention via instagram.)) So let's all sit together via our computers while we sip PSLs and start planning our fall wardrobe…. because it's coming before we know it.
In the meanwhile I'll be sitting over here being salty because the North end wawa where I work finally swapped out the Salted Carmel coffee (my fav) for Pumpkin Spice and Bradley Cooper was in Richman's in Brigantine and literally the one day I don't get ice-cream he shows up… kk.
Well this is me signing off for now, I'm on the search for Bradley Cooper…. ((like seriously I think he needs to take a beach day and relax…))
Also you can now follow LookBrooke on snapchat and really get to know the weird me: lookbrookeblog ((let's connect!))
Also you can now follow LookBrooke on snapchat and really get to know the weird me: lookbrookeblog ((let's connect!))
August 27, 2015
Summer Lovin
Finally a moment to actually sit down with a coke in hand (Coca Cola's "Life" coke is giving me life rn) to actually recap this summer. This summer was without a doubt one of the best, and even with these snapshots I can't begin to even explain how important this summer was or how much I grew.
When I first got into Jersey I found out that my best friend, who was originally one of the main reasons I actually agreed to coming back for the summer had decided to quit tagging. I was heartbroken and antsy. Meeting new people isn't my strong suit… or at least that's what I used to think. I forever thought I was shy and awkward and not very friendly (lolol boy was I wrong… I just am socially awkward around boys I like and find attractive oh ok good.) God blessed me with some of the best people to have ever set foot in Brigantine, NJ. I am not even remotely sarcastic with that statement. I loved each and every girl I worked with and they each taught me in unique ways that they themselves probably don't even understand nor know. I wish I could go on and on about them and how they changed my life… but that's a) a totally different post and b) meant for my diary. I leave you with some key moments of this summer instead...
•Work has been interesting, I have plenty of stories to tell for ages and even got tweeted about ((feeling like a major celeb tbh.))
•I made the super tough decision of staying behind in Jersey while my Dad went back home to VA. The southern girl in me is a little lost, but jersey honestly feels like home to me right now.
•It's also the first summer I've stayed behind while my friends all left for school. The goodbyes are uncomfortable and hard, but I've been so happy knowing I've had more time with them than I would have had in the past.
•I learned just how much of a daddy's girl I am, and how much of a daddy's girl I shall stay.
•I haven't been posting on here a lot but my pinning is still alive and running and beach weddings are my obsession honestly.
•GUYS. 11 days are left of summer what happened to this summer!?!? It flew by!
•Do you guys know the band Pepper cuz basically it's my newest obsession and is on repeat in my car. ((OH YA. Guys, you can see me driving around in a white Hyundai Accent!!!))
•How beautiful is Brigantine? Like I was always biased but it seriously is so beautiful.
•I ditched my show tunes for a night and saw Sublime with Rome live and surprisingly had a blast. Like I don't even play showtunes as often as I used to... ((Rap may just be my guilty pleasure but I think we knew that.))
•I'm waiting to hear about a job interview and am also thinking about getting back into Arbonne. Exciting things are happening!!
I feel like I've been on an on going vacay and honestly I just don't want it to end. ((Boo real world)) like working on the beach in brig makes me feel like Ariel. And if I can go through life feeling like a Disney princess well then life is pretty good.
Here's to summer 2015. Thanks for being a great one :)
July 23, 2015
This is a story about cupcakes...
It all started when me and my two friends decided to go to the beach after work to swim (that's right... your girl has been going into the ocean and learning to swim and without a one piece I might add... scandalous)
After belly flop contests, my swimsuit almost falling off me, and getting knocked down by a wave (lolz)... I somehow agreed to bringing the whole stand cookies. (As a thank you for holding my sunnies and phone... And the countless band-aids, water, and sunscreen they- ok one guard- gives me.) Next thing I know cookies turn into cupcakes that I'll make myself.
Remember how I said my brain turns into mush around boys well... I just agreed to bring cupcakes... And at my summer home I have no oven. That's right I just agreed to make cupcakes with no oven. What was I to do!? Drive over to the nearest Toys R Us and buy an Easy Bake Oven!? Like IM RUNNIN OUTTA TIME OVER HERE!
So naturally I'm calling my grandma and aunt cuz they're actually normal and own an oven. "Can I use your oven to make cupcakes? I sorta forgot I don't have one." Desperate times call for desperate measures, it's cool I just won't make cupcakes and won't get married. That's all... Nbd.
Don't worry aunt came in clutch and granted the use of her oven. So cue the wedding bells, the cupcakes are being made! Now if you've been following me- you'll know I love Pinterest! So if you've looked for chicken recipes there- you've probably came across "Man Catching Chicken" well I'm about to blow that out of the water. I'm talking about Man Catching Cupcakes
• box of dark chocolate cake mix
• mini chocolate chips
• chocolate fudge icing
WARNING: these cupcakes will ensure plenty of hugs. One might even hold your hand and sing to you. They shall cause men to actually say "I love you. I want to marry you." (Just be sure to bring out a written contract for him to sign... That is where I went wrong.)
But I mean if a guy cleans your sunglasses for you on his own, I guess he deserves the cupcakes and you should struggle to find an oven ;)
July 9, 2015
Life Lately (an insta and link round-up)
I am so sorry I have been so MIA lately (I feel like I may be apologizing a ton over the summer...) Along with starting my summer job (beach tagging) I also had my computer crash on me... So blogging has been pretty tough. I'm on the mobile app right now... So we see how this goes. Here is my Instagram (and iPhone gallery) round up and link up :) I've missed LookBrooke!!!
((Update: in order to do links… I had to use a computer and somehow (a miraculous God given miracle mine turned on.. for now) sooo yayyy))
((Update: in order to do links… I had to use a computer and somehow (a miraculous God given miracle mine turned on.. for now) sooo yayyy))
2. With a view like this, it makes even the nastiest people worth it. ((There's always a reason for positivity.))
3. [shoes found here] Before I left for Jersey I spent a day at Ivy Lake in Lynchburg. ((PSA: The only flip flops you need in the summer are rainbows. They last for years. Don't have funky colors, so they can go with anything. Lastly, they're super comfortable.))
1. I basically single handedly funded Starbucks all because I am obsessed with the look of their cookies.
2. I feel like if you follow me on Instagram (@brooklyn_terry) or on snapchat: btbroomell then it looks like I don't ever do my nails. But I promise I actually do like to do my nails ((and Essie is the bomb)) If you know of any nail polishes or specific colors, please leave a shout out below and help a girl out!
3. [cheekys found here] Guys I'm bathingsuit obsessed right now. I am probably going to start having dreams that I'm bathingsuit shopping... Yep it's that bad. So if yall wanna flood my inbox with adorable bathing suits like I won't complain. But for reals, my tan line is atrocious and I may scare people on the beach so pray for them and me? K. Like I really want to order this one piece incase I ever get swim lessons again.
1. I have a confession. These aren't even my ray bans, I lost mine in the lake... They're my dads. Phew, glad I got that off my chest.
2. [current favorite product from them] Basically my newest clothing obsession is Jadelynn Brooke and it kills me my paycheck didn't arrive in time to wear one of their adorable America shirts for the fourth. But expect a ton of their stuff to be popping up in the future cuz their my new fav ;)
3. Other than my computer issues, work has just wen taking up my time. ((Ok work, waiting for hours for my dad to get off life guarding, and the binge netflix watching if I'm going to be honest)) but between the tagging, almost falling in the ocean, sunburns, and trying to live out my childhood dream of being aquamarine ((ummm laugh and pass and the fluff and retreat??.. Talking to cute boys can be hard)) I have missed this little place I so thankfully get to call mine.
1. [shirt found here] I actually adore this shirt. I would probably wear it everyday if I could. It's my go to "throw on after work" or as a beach cover up! ((Plus I actually am totally a seer-sucker for a bow in a bow tie))
2. My mom, sister, and her best friend came to visit this past weekend and it was the greatest. I never realized how close me and my sister got over this past year til I moved away from her again. While we have our differences, are total opposites, and often times never agree... I am so thankful that God blessed me with a sister like Caroline. I only hope I'm the big sister she deserves.
3. [shirt found here] Ya know those shirts you find and never take off again? You keep finding ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe because it's that good?? This is one of those shirts. I'm on my way to becoming Lizzie McGuire with the amount of times I've repeated this outfit, shirt, and even the amount of times I've thought about it long and hard. Forever 21 does it again folks.
1. My Starbucks addiction subsides when I'm hear and my life is ran by Dunkin and Wawa iced coffee....
2. [shirt found here] Atlantic City just opened this new group of bars in Caesar's called "The Playground" (a little bit of a sketchy name... I know) but anyway me and my friend went and what we learned was:
A. We are not and never will be club people.
B. Wine, pjs, and a movie seem more our speed
C. We were made to be restaurant hoppers not bar hoppers.
D. We are secretly grandmas who want to be asleep by like 10. It's cool.
3. I went to philly about a month ago, and fell in love. I only spent about an hour there... But the fast paced atmosphere is to die for. Take. Me. Back.
Well that's about all I've been up to. My life is a great but significantly boring one as of lately hahah. ((Be sure to keep up on Instagram: @brooklyn_terry))
Happy Thursday lovelies ;)
Happy Thursday lovelies ;)
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