Fashion Five Friday: 2/25-3/2

5. Although not fashion related, I should probably get this done to protect from inevitable future party fowls.

4. These photos are so incredibly beautiful.

3. How cool is this tee?

2. Jess' vintage leopard print coat.

1. This Tom Binns necklace would be insane with an LBD or a white tee or freaking everything.

Super Late Fashion Five Friday: February 18-24

As soon as I announced "Fashion Five Friday" was going to become a thing, we should have predicted I wouldn't be posting them with any consistency. At least I haven't let them die out entirely. Better late than never, right?

5. Italians are just cooler than regular people. Case and point: Eva Fontanelli

4. Stacey's cool girl bright fur coat

3. A girl after my own heart, Rachel Zoe always picks the best shoe porn.

2. How insane are these Max & Chloe natural geode rings?

1. Everything about Carolina's NYFW style

Skin Care Sunday: Proactiv Refining Mask

I don't actually like Proactiv in general. I know it can work wonders for people with severe cystic, acne, but most of the line is too harsh for my sensitive combination-oily skin. That said, the Proactiv Refining Mask is perhaps the single most important product in my entire beauty arsenal. This white mud-like drying mask is literally a miracle worker. I apply this before bed when I have a pimple(s) and in the morning it's gone. It's kind of ridiculous how good this stuff is. However, I should warn you that if you have dry skin you should be weary that it might over-dry you.

November Loves

10. Vaseline Coco Butter Deep Conditioning Body Lotion

I know this seems like a completely rando thing to have in my favorites, but Florida has been uncharacteristically dry lately, and this stuff is a lifesaver.

9. Once Upon a Time on ABC

8. e.l.f. Golden Bronzer

This makes me appear awake and alive without giving off too much color. I close my eyes and mouth and dust it all over my entire face. (Paler ladies might have to be a bit more careful.)

7. Pumpkin Spice Lattes

6. Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Mauving on Up

5. Looking for Alaska by John Green

This is a reread (Is this a word?) for me, and I found it even more meaningful this time around. I definitely recommend this to anyone who hasn't read it yet.

4. Aquaphor

This is my favorite lip balm year-round, but in the cooler months I sleep with it slathered all over my lips, eyelashes and eyebrows.

3. Wet n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Single in Nutty

A cool, silvery taupe that goes on pretty sheer for daytime but can be intensified for going out.

2. Apple pie

My mom's friend Miss Jackie from Alabama makes the best pie in the universe (from scratch).

1. iPhone 4S

I lost my Palm Pre and was due for an upgrade, so I got a white iPhone 4S and I'm basically obsessed with it. Hopefully I can avoid dropping it at least until the case I bought arrives in the mail. (I'll post pictures when it gets here.)

XOXO, T

Weekly Favies

7. This color personality quiz (I got deep teal. Tell me which color you get.)

6. I've been watching the Hard Times of RJ Berger pretty much nonstop.

5. The (ex)boyfriend sweater

4. How great are these old photos?

3. Winter white

2. Faux fur

1. Yet another to-die-for Urban Decay palette

Weekly Favies

I know I typically do these on Saturdays, but yesterday I was on a field trip at Sebastian inlet all afternoon, and crashed pretty much immediately upon getting home. So here are my favorite links from the week of 10/30-11/5, one day late:

10. Because I'm secretly a sucker for Star Wars

9. How sick is Make Up Forever's black light pigment?

8. Like I need an excuse to eat candy

7. All of these makeup trends

6. Have I mentioned how incredibly excited I am to be participating in Micaela's ornament swap?

5. I die for Lindsey's show-stopping red coat and polka dot tights combo and, you know, her life in general.

4. Emily's gorgeous new take on glitter nail polish

3. Sycamore Hill's adorable upcycled vintage silverware

2. SML

1. You need to go vote for Bre to win this American Eagle contest thingy right now and again every single day.

Skincare Sunday #1: The Body Shop Cucumber Cleansing Milk and Freshening Water Review

I've decided to start doing Skincare Sundays, because my skin always manages to look its worst on Sundays (after 3-4 nights of sleep deprivation, heavy drinking, Taco Bell fourth meals, etc.) Also, I'm a sucker for alliteration.

On to my review of the Body Shop Cucumber Cleansing Milk and Cucumber Freshening Water: Let me go ahead and apologize for how ratty these bottles look, but I make it a point to actually use something for a few weeks before giving my official opinion. Okay, now on to my review: These products are amazing. Like holy grail, performed a miracle on my combination skin, freaking amazing. The Cleansing Milk is so creamy and cool and refreshing, and the Freshening Water evens out the oiliness on my nose and forehead without over-drying my cheeks and jaw like alcohol-based toners do. I don't know what else to say about this duo except that you need to go get both these products immediately.

*Content and image belong to me.

Weekly Favies

8. The juxtaposition of Helena's undeniably preppy sweater with an otherwise edgy outfit

7. Orna-ment for Each Other from Nicole by OPI's upcoming Holiday Glitters collection

6. Chunky knits, especially when worn with soft, feminine pieces a la Taylor of Sterling Style

5. Sheila's seemingly simple tightlining how-to (I've never been able to master the technique.)

4. Um, Andrea's boots

3. Kardashians, nuff said.

2. How sick is the stripey effect of this metallic nail polish from Nails Inc?

1. I die for Kate Spade's cheeky "Eat Cake for Breakfast" tote from her Spring 2012 collection.