Friday Favorites – Panthers Shirts!

I don’t know about you, but for me this is an accurate picture regarding how I feel about today being Friday…although I really wish it was Saturday because Saturday means the alarm doesn’t goes off; jolting me out of my warm & cozy bed. #LongThreeWeeks

Moving on.

It’s time for 5 on Friday and I’ve missed quite a few Fridays around these parts. #LifeHappens

Linking up with the lovely April!

Clearly, today must be devoted to my new FAVORITE Panthers Tee’s!  I just love all of these Home Grown options! 🙂

In no particular order (the creative geniuses behind these designs have no clue I exist/blog/post) let’s do this! (I’ll post the picture and then the link below if you’d like to order – which you should! #KeepPoundingShirts #IsThatAThing #ItIsNow)

ONE: 704Shop brings some GREAT gear to the QC!

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TWO: 704Shop …perhaps I ordered this 2 weeks ago! 🙂

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THREE: 704Shop … OH MY SUPERBOWL STARS I NEED THIS SHIRT!!!!

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FOUR: Honor Roll Designs is known for this design, loving the Panthers spin!

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FIVE: Honor Roll Designs brings some GREAT home options!

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SIX: ADDED BONUS….From Greg Olsen himself, a shirt that gives back!  You can’t not love this option!!!

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HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!  Let me know what you decide to add to your Game Day Wardrobe!!!

5 on Friday: #SwitchToSafer Shopping

Thank goodness it is Friday!  #CanIGetAnAmen

About a month ago, I shared 5 Holiday Gift Sets with you which I was really excited about! (you may refer to this post for the list)

It was kind of like the first round of gathering Christmas Gift ideas for friends/family/special people and I placed my order within minutes of receiving that email.

Let me just tell you, I am L-O-V-I-N-G my Travel Body Collection with the amount of time I’ve spent in the airport and in hotels recently!  And the Sheer & Shimmer is just plain fun!

Grab a Hot Chocolate with a shot of Peppermint and lets begin! 😉

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, these 5 additional options were unveiled!  As always, please let me know if you have any questions! (you may leave a comment or email me, MLPastor.Beautycounter@gmail.com)

#1 Peppermint Lip Conditioning Duo

Get a mistletoe-kissable pout with our new Sugar Lip Scrub in Peppermint, which exfoliates and hydrates cold-weather-chapped lips, and Lip Conditioner Peppermint Balm, a moisturizing formula that goes on solo or under your favorite Lip Sheer.

Includes: Sugar Lip Scrub in Peppermint and Peppermint Lip Conditioner

#2 Holiday Hand Collection

Indulge overworked hands with our luxurious new Hand Soap Bar, which contains moisturizing shea butter, and our lightweight, easily absorbed Hand Cream. Both are infused with our sophisticated new Rose Neroli scent, a combination of fresh rose and floral, citrusy neroli.

Includes: Rose Neroli Hand Soap 3 oz. and Hand Cream in Rose Neroli 3 oz.

#3 Winter Clean Soap Collection

Treat yourself from head to toe with our new soaps. Our gently cleansing Body Bar features our classic Citrus Mimosa scent, while our Charcoal Cleansing Bar for the face detoxifies and absorbs impurities in your skin without drying it out, resulting in a smoother, brighter complexion.

Includes: Citrus Mimosa Body Bar 5 oz. and Charcoal Cleansing Bar 3oz.

#4 Butter & Sugar Body Collection

Make the holidays even sweeter with our Enrich Body Butter and Lustro Sugar Scrub—the best pairing for soft, smooth skin. While our brown-sugar scrub gently buffs away dull skin, our rich body butter absorbs easily without feeling greasy.

Includes: Citrus Mimosa Body Butter and Lustro Sugar Scrub

#5 Day to Night Lip Gloss Collection

Our wish-list-worthy Lip Gloss Collection includes two new, festive colors: Ruby, which is a soft, wearable red, and Opal, an opalescent shade with a sheer finish. For a bolder statement, layer either of them over Lip Sheers.

Includes: Lip Gloss in Opal and Lip Gloss in Ruby

I LOVE knowing that when I shop and give gifts, I’m giving something that not only smells great and performs well, but it’s beautifully made, and most importantly- safe!  I’m not gifting a bunch of harmful chemicals and toxins!

Peace on Earth and Peace of Mind this Christmas.  Can’t beat it!

***From today until Wednesday, November 25, 2015, anyone who orders a Holiday Gift Set from my website (found HERE) will be entered into a drawing to receive a FREE ITEM FROM ME as my gift to you!  Thank you friends!***

Happy Weekend!

5 on Friday: Movies

It’s another wonderful (although rainy) 5 on Friday with the lovely April!

The last movie I saw in a movie theater was Pitch Perfect 2.

Before that, it was American Sniper. And before that it was When The Game Stands Tall.  All very diferent.  All very good.

So, I thought I’d compile a list of movies that I’d like to watch.  Growing up, Friday was synonymous with movies (and pizza and popcorn and sleepovers). #ChildhoodIsCalling

#1 – The Intern – The previews were funny, yet heartwarming.  I have high hopes for this one!  Oh and it looks like a great group of cast members.

#2 – SPY – Melissa McCarthy.  Bridesmaids & The Heat.  AND Melissa and Rose Byrne in a movie together again, yea, this is going to be funny!  I’m pretty sure Allison Janney also makes an appearance.

#3 – The Martian – I’ve had a few friends see this and they seemed to enjoy it.  Another friend is still reading the book and loves it.

#4 – Burnt – Hello, Bradley Cooper & Sienna Miller together again?  Yes please!  I also watched their (separate) press interviews for the movie and I am really excited about it.

#5 – Our Brand Is Crisis – Sandra Bullock.  Also, watched Sandra & Billy Bob’s interview with Ellen and now I really want to watch the movie!!

Any additional movie suggestions?

I tend to watch some of my favorites on repeat, because if you can’t quote Pitch Perfect, Baby Mama, Bridesmaids, The Proposal, and Christmas Vacation (just to name a few), what’s the point?

Happy Friday, friends!!

 

 

5 on Friday: Skylines

I’m OBSESSED with city skylines.

I scour street art displays, art galleries, anything with pictures/paintings, looking for the perfect skyline piece.

I have a vision for how I’d like to display my favorite skyline pieces, and a lot of thought went into it.  You’re probably thinking “who makes a pro/con list for skyline art?” I do – that’s who!  It’s serious.  Am I looking for sunsets? Skyline at night? Seasonal? Pictures? Paintings? Sketches?  Serious questions here people! 🙂

I haven’t purchased a single piece yet, and I also do not have the wall space for my vision. #OneDay

So, here are my 5 current favorites:

#1 Charlotte, NC at night – hello Panthers!

#2 Charlotte, NC at night – July 4th

#3 Charlotte, NC at night – Romare Bearden Park

#4 NYC at night – Top of the Rock

#5 NYC – snow covered – from the photographer I purchased a few prints from, but his website is currently down 😦

Do you have a favorite skyline?

I’ve also entertained the idea of adding a skyline piece from each of my favorite travel destinations.  So many choices!

Have a GREAT weekend friends!

Check out the others celebrating Friday:

5 on Friday: HOME

Friday, sweet Friday, it took you forever to arrive this week…yet I feel like it was just Monday.  #WackyWeek

#1. HOMEcoming

Tonight is the “big” Homecoming game at the high school I attended.  The youngest kiddo of one of the families I consistently babysat for all through High School, and would watch when I was home from college (and still keep in touch with) is attending HER first HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING tonight. #WhatTheWhat

Since I was pretty much part of their family (and attended all family events), I took the kiddos to a lot of my high school commitments, and their Mom was always a Student Council Advisor, so the kiddos weren’t strangers to Homecoming Week festivities or extracurricular events.  But to think it’s HER turn to partake in the traditions is just craziness!!

#October2002 #ThatWas13YearsAgo #Dang

#2 Friends from HOME 

When I was home a few weeks ago, I was looking for something and ended up flipping through my Senior Year scrapbook.  I like blogging.  I love Instagram.  And I REALLY like gallery walls in my home, but I wish I never stopped scrapbooking.  It really is a great hobby and so very worth it.  Anyway, the only other “throwback” picture I have on my phone, which also happens to be from Senior Year Homecoming, (and also from my senior year scrapbook) is the one below.  A lot of my friendships from middle and high school didn’t last, but from elementary school to now, this friendship is one of the best!

  #TotallyWantThatCardiBack

#3 HOME is where the grandparents are

My sweet grandmother who HATES to have her picture taken, so you really have to be sly like a fox 🙂

And my grandfather who loves that he can see himself in the phone, yet still doesn’t smile! 🙂

#4 HOME is where butter is not scarce

A fantastic “home” recipe is coming to the blog soon – but for now, holy butter!

 #5 HOME is where I grew up

HOME is where your people are.  Home is defined many ways.  I often think home isn’t necessarily the driveway you enter, but the family, friends, and framily you have when you open the door.

I’m lucky to have 2 fantastic grandparents to come home to, and a mother who picks me up from the airport regardless of what time my flight arrives. 🙂

Happy weekend, friends!

FIVE Super Awesome, Brand New, Holiday Gift Ideas on Friday!

I lied.

Yesterday I said I would continue my “Welcome to New York!” series today.

(Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3)

I had intentions of doing that…until I read my email and discovered that as of October 1st, Beautycounter is in the holiday spirit!

5 new products/gift sets. 5 on Friday. #NoBrainer

I am SO excited about the new products and I love the packaging (pictured below).  I wish I could sit down with all of you over coffee or wine and share how classy of a company Beautycounter is.  It truly is something special and I am so proud to be a part of such a world-changing, life changing, successful, transparent, honest company! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

Let’s be real…it is never too early to start thinking about Christmas gifts for friends, family, teachers, neighbors, yourself, etc.. and I am IN LOVE with these products and the packaging and I HAD TO SHARE with you!

Jet-Set Bag Collection found here.

This trio of bags features a unique, convenient shape, allowing each pouch to stand on its own and giving you easy access to tools and toiletries. All three sizes feature chic finishing touches, such as our signature logo zipper and a stylish striped lining.

Includes: Travel bag (large)  Cosmetics bag (medium)  Brush bag (small)

Sheer & Shimmer Collection found here.

Hit the party circuit with this duo, designed to give you that holiday sparkle. Our new Lustro Shimmer Oil in Rose Neroli delivers a head-to-toe glow, while our versatile Lip Sheer in Twig complements any beauty look.

Includes: Lustro Shimmer Oil – Rose Neroli Lip Sheer in Twig

Travel Body Collection found here.

Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, our collection of four skin and hair products will simplify the packing process. Comes with a free gift—a chic travel bag to carry all the essentials.

Includes: Hydrate Everyday Body Lotion, Clean Everyday Shampoo, Rinse Everyday Conditioner, Wash Everyday Body Wash

Rose Neroli Body Oil found here.

Get glowing this holiday season with our Lustro Body Oil in our new Rose Neroli scent. This luxurious blend of 11 oils hydrates skin while leaving behind the clean, light fragrance of rose and a hint of floral, citrusy neroli.

Day-to-Night Lip Gloss Collection found here.

Our wish-list-worthy Lip Gloss Collection includes two new, festive colors: Ruby, which is a soft, wearable red, and Opal, an opalescent shade with a sheer finish. For a bolder statement, layer either of them over Lip Sheers.

Includes: Lip Gloss in Opal and Lip Gloss in Ruby

And a BONUS Stocking Stuffer … (I added this to family stockings last year and you better believe that it will be added to a lot more this year!!!)

Hand Cream Collection (5 pack) found here.

Back for the Holiday season, our 5-pack of hand cream makes 5 perfect gifts (make sure you keep one for yourself).

These lightweight moisturizing creams revive dry hands. Shea butter and vitamin E, combined with organic sunflower oil, aloe, chamomile and calendula, hydrate and soften skin with no stickiness – leaving a subtle, refreshing citrus scent.

Happy Friday!!!

Oh, and if you have any questions, I would love to chat!  Email me MLPastor.Beautycounter@gmail.com

5 Things I Wish I Was Wearing Today

It is Friday, September 18, 2015 and the last time I checked the weather, the high today for Charlotte was 86*.

I love Fall.  I love the crisp chill in the air.  I love my fall/winter wardrobe.  When it’s still in the 80’s, it’s not exactly the time to be the girl wearing cute Fall clothes but sweating profusely because Mother Nature thinks the Summer months should be June, July, August, and September.

Here are 5 Things I Wish I Was Wearing Today:

A Fun Red Necklace

A Navy & White Striped Long Sleeved Shirt

Dark Skinny Jeans

Dark Brown Riding Boots

Or this entire outfit

Dear Fall Weather,

Where are you?  Please come to Charlotte soon!

Sincerely,

All the people who love to layer.

HAPPY WEEKEND!  I’ve got a great post brewing for Monday! 🙂

5 on Friday: Home Grown – Charlotte Edition

It’s another 5 on Friday link up with the lovely April of A Liz Adventures!

I’m a huge fan of supporting local, small businesses.  If I have the opportunity to buy from someone local, rather than someone with a massive marketing budget and a huge staff, I will!  Support the dreamers – the doers – the neighbors!

I like to expand my network of local vendors, and often times explore a new area of town to pick up what I purchased or to shop (and I really don’t like paying to ship items because in some cases, shipping is way too high).  Today, I wanted to share 5 of my local favorites with you (in no particular order)!

*if you click the image, it’ll direct you to the item posted or the overall website.  no one asked me to blog about the below businesses.  actually, out of the 5 listed, I only know 1 business owner.*

704 Shop. Apparel. http://704shop.com/

I think it’s super cool that the 704 logo flips upside down and is still 704

We Live The Finest. Apparel. http://welivethefinest.com/

Honor Roll Designs. Apparel. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HonorRollDesigns

Not Just Coffee. Coffee & Beverages. http://www.notjust.coffee/

The Caramel Latte is DIVINE!  I am a huge fan of homemade caramel and they hit the mark!  Seriously – love this place!

Park Road Books. BOOKS! http://www.parkroadbooks.com/

I stood on line for a few hours in 2009 and was the 3rd person to meet Roy Williams and have him sign my copy of Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court.

Happy local shopping!  🙂

Hey, It’s Friday: You’ve Got Mail Edition

5 on Friday…things that make me happy: mailbox edition.

I love receiving fun snail mail (and I bet you do to!).  But what I really love is sending friends cards/packages etc..  I have a few guidelines/suggestions for care packages that I think add a little something special.  Include a memory, include something the recipient loves, include something the two of you enjoy, include a snack – doesn’t have to be anything major, but just a pack of gum/favorite candy bar/cookies/local treasure.  It’s the thought that counts – and it’s an added surprise!

#1. Fun cards.

A few months ago I took a walk around my new neighborhood and walked into a local paper store.  They had some cute things, but my favorite was a series of small, flat cards from a local artist/designer.  If you click the image, it goes to her SHOP.  The only thing I’m not fully on board with is it’s not a “tent” card – as in it doesn’t open to write on the inside.  I understand that it’s a flat card AND it’s thick paper & letter pressed so the ink from the back doesn’t run, but it would be nice if it was folded (I do still really like the design).  I also think the card would make a great magnet.  I have some friends who had to relocate and are no longer in CLT but miss The QC desperately – if I add a magnet to the entire back of the card, it would spice up their refrigerator! (don’t worry – it’s a tiny card, not standard size, so ok as a magnet) 🙂  I just love letter pressed items!  Seriously though, I may be a bit of a paper snob.

#2. I love custom stationary.  Notepads. Cards.

I should probably place an order with The Studio by Fashion & Feathers for a block of custom stationary.  Ya know, something fun like “Megan, Go to Target. Buy These Things” or “From The Desk of Megan” or maybe just my name in a cool font?  Who knows….Claire, that’s who!  Have an event coming up?  She’d be happy to design your invites.

#3. Address stamps/labels.

I usually buy address labels from Target or Shutterfly when they are on sale, but if it’s a special event, I’ll occasionally make my own.  However, an address stamp is a great gift for new homeowners!  It’s also a great gift for a recently married couple – if they are in transition, you could always give them a gift card for the stamp!

#4. Box Of Sunshine

How cute is this to send to a person who just needs a bit of happy?  You may need to click the picture to enlarge it, but if you click the picture it’ll direct you to the website (thanks Pinterest) for more ideas and the printables.  This is also great for that person who loves the color yellow! 🙂  Occasionally my Mom would send care packages during my college years – always random favorites and I (as well as my roommates) loved them!  I think everyone needs a surprise and a smile every so often!

#5. Thank you.

I still think it’s important to write thank you notes, and I personally think a thank you card says way more than a text or an email.  Remember Claire & The Studio from #2?  Well, she has these super cute Thank You cards in her ETSY Shop, The Studio.  If you need Thank You cards (you do, you should always have them – I have a pack in my travel bag for work and a  few in my laptop bag, why? because even the hotel staff needs a thank you!) Check them out!

***OH SNAP! The cards are on sale this weekend!  Buy them – and then send me one since I let you know about this great deal. Kidding. But seriously, buy some!***

*I did a Google search for “You’ve Got Mail” for an image to begin this post.  I also loved this quote from the movie.  Isn’t it crazy how 90% of that movie is probably outdated now?  Brick & Mortar book stores are few and far between, maybe 5% of the population still pays for an AOL email address, no one has that dial up internet sound anymore.  Crazy*

Happy Friday!

Have a great weekend – don’t forget to buy stamps! 🙂

Hey Friday: July 10th

This about sums it up.  Kidding!

Instead of listing 5 favorite moments from the past week, I’ve decided to go with snippets from TV shows that still make me laugh or that resonate with me!

Let’s dive right in, shall we?

#1.  Gotta love Barbara Jean! 🙂

Do you ever feel this way?  Sometimes I feel lonely, because I’m alone.

#2 Rachel…spot on

 Yep, this kind of goes hand in hand with #1 – but doesn’t sound as depressing! 😉

#3 Claire Dunphy is a hero sometimes

I mean how many times do you just know everyone is thinking the SAME thing but no one will voice it, so you do? And then you feel a glimmer of regret.

#4 …and her husband, Crap Bag

One of my favorite episodes!  Gotta love Phoebe! (that’s P as in Phoebe. H as in Hoebe. O as in Oebe…)

#5. So. Very. True. (sad!)

Luke with the zinger!  Sometimes I wish we could go back to a world with less technology.

#6 Bonus!  Because TGIF

Have a GREAT weekend!