Sweet Treats. Home Decor.

Finally set up my cute little cupcake displays after cleaning up my apartment so I thought I'd share. 

I had been hanging on to them for a while and felt like now was finally the time. 

Originally purchased to be decorations for my dresser - almost 2 years and I still haven't purchased a dresser sooooo on my counter they go. lol. 

The taller of the two (well I actually purchase more than one of each so I will still be able to use them in my bedroom when the time comes) was purchased at VONS Grocery Store in the Floral Department. I don't remember exactly how much they were, I think $12.99 or so. 

(Similar HERE)

Inside I have a few stacked bracelets from Forever 21, BCBGeneration and Tory Burch along with this sweet little pastel macaron trinket box which I think is the perfect touch.

It adds such interest to the set up. 

The shorter cupcake display was purchased at Ross for $5.99 

(Same one HERE)

I love playing with levels!

Inside this one I have again some Forever 21 bracelets, a Forever 21 Ring and to keep some continuity between the two stands another BCBGeneration bracelet and pastel macaron container.

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I hope you all have enjoyed this post! Something different for me on here. 

I'm not too big on sharing my home decor since my apartment is still a work in progress but I am happy to post about the parts that I am satisfied with.

Let this inspire you to surround yourself with the everyday things you enjoy - even if they are in unconventional ways. 

Love,

Holly

P.S. I do link the products in my posts : ) Just click on their names and you will be redirected!

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Fashion Finds and FREE Chocolate ^_^

I haven't really purchased any normal clothing items in a while believe it or not. It's mostly been leggings and sweatshirts so I tried looking for a couple things yesterday. 

This is what I found. 

Chunky Knit Sweater from ANGL $42.99

The cut on this is super interesting - kind of like a mixture between a sweater and a poncho. 

Can't wait to show you in an OOTD post. 

This sweater is so soft and cuddly!

 Typically the items I've found at this store can be a little on the cheaply made side yet still kind of expensive for what you are getting but this piece was not only great feeling but a reasonable price considering how nice it feels. (I mean if it was less expensive that'd be great but I didn't mind paying the price since it felt so nice.)

Low Draping Studded Tank from BP in Nordstrom - $32

Now I know this doesn't look like much just hanging here but I think it could be really cool on. (I haven't tried it on yet) It drapes really low in the front and on the sides so it will be a great thing to wear with a fun bandeau! (Think Kendall and Kylie Jenner style) 

Love the flat top stud detailing and of course you know I love cream/white and gold. It's just always so great to layer. 

OOTD to come! 

'LOVE' White & Rose Gold BCBGeneration Bracelet - $18 at Nordstrom

I couldn't help myself. 

(pictured here with the one I purchased last week?)

Still keeping my eye out for ones that are a little more true to me (I mean come on who doesn't 'DREAM' and 'LOVE' appeal to) but I do want to stay within colors that I would normally wear which seems to be the difficult part right now. 

(More BCBGeneration Bracelets HERE)

I just know these will go with so much of my stuff!

Lastly I just wanted to let you know about a promotion Victoria's Secret is having right now.  

A FREE box of Vosges chocolates! O_O (with any $75 purchase)

I love this brand! Well, I haven't had them in probably almost 3 years but I loved them when I had them! (The ones I tried were different - cool, weird flavored truffles (The Ginger Wasabi - OMG)- so I'm not sure how these will be but for free with purchase I can't complain. Plus the box is cute.)

OMG never mind I just tried one - Still delicious. If you get this box try the 'LOVE' Chocolate - SOOO GOOD!

Also a neat little fun fact - Many of the chocolates in this box are named after Victora's Secret lines - i.e. Very Sexy, Dream Angel, Fabulous, etc. 

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Also if you are a chocolate lover sign up for the Godiva membership! It's free and you can go in and get a 100% FREE piece of chocolate every month! I rarely go in and grab mine but if you want a little indulgence while you are shopping around definitely stop by.

Victoria's Secret PINK Yoga Sports Bra - $32.50 

Here is what I purchased from Victoria's Secret if you are wondering but I'm not sure how you guys feel about showing that kind of stuff so I didn't post a full out picture of them. 
(personally I don't see anything wrong with it since they are sports bras but idk.)


They are definitely the SEXIEST sports bras I've ever tried. Upon trying one on I immediately felt like a Pussycat Doll LOLLL. They come in XS, S, M, L type sizing - I purchased a Small (I wear a 32C bra at VS for reference) and I think they fit wonderfully! Not much stretch around the band so it can be a slight struggle to get on but once you get it on its great. Wish the material was a littleeeeee softer but hey I'm happy with them!

via hollyannaeree's Instagram

Also wanted to share my LOL Outfit of the Day from Instagram. 

Forgot it was Saturday and went to the mall in sweats >_< - I had just finished filming a tutorial so the makeup was done but I was only going to run errands (returns and to pick up presents) so I thought nothing of it. There were a TON of people there.     -__- Me and my pink pants. *le sigh* 

But by the end of the night I was owning it though!

 (well I was only there for 2 hours but you know what I mean)

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Anyway I hope you are all having a great weekend! I should have some Outfit of the Day posts this week possibly with my new stuff : ) so look forward to that.

I will hopefully see you back here tomorrow!

I have still been posting on EEVEE's blog (more so than here) so check it out if you're interested in my fur baby! : P

-Holly

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Today's Damage. #HumpdayHaul

Just a little #HumpdayHaul 

(lol idk if thats an actual thing but if its not...now it is.)

Didn't end up doing too much today. 

Got some stuff done around the apt.

Made some calls.

Organized some paperwork.

Went through some emails.

Then we decided to head to the mall to run errands. 

(Picked up my Chanel Flats that were being repaired. I ended up returning them anyway because they are so uncomfortable and now that I have the Chloe Flats that I posted about yesterday I wanted nothing to do with the Chanel - plus the Chanel Flats are $625 before tax which is way too much in my opinion for a pair of flats. 

(I had returned a pair of Manolos when I had purchased the Chanels so at the timeeee it didn't see bad as I only paid like $100 additional))

but I digress....

We grabbed some quick dinner & Steve tried on a few pairs jeans at Lucky Brand. 
(I bought him 2 pairs that look great on him for his Birthday/Valentines Day) 

Now for the part you will actually be interested in >_< 
(hey, you guys are always asking for daily vlogs - I am horrible at daily vlogs so this is what you get! lol)

Last two places we stopped: Nordstrom & Target.

Then this happened.

I've always kind of wanted to get one of these BCBGeneration Bracelets and I know they aren't superrr popular anymore but I don't care I wanted to get one anyway. 

Of course I chose the gold and white - it says DREAM which...I'm not overly passionate about but the only other ones they had were 'True <3' - no. And now looking back I can't remember what the other one said but I thought this was something positive (that no one could take offensively lol). (not to mention white and gold is typically mahh thannggg)

(they really need to make a 'Cat Lover' or 'Shiba Owner' bracelet and then I'll be all over it. LOL)

Retail: $18


(You can view other styles and sayings HERE - I just saw one that says INSPIRE - I would have preferred that one. 

Now this was TOTALLY inspired by one of my favorite ladies to watch on YouTube, LisaLisaD1

She uses this every day and always raves about it so I wanted to give it a go. (Made sure I purchased it from Nordstrom so if I don't like it I can bring it back!) 

Hopefully it will help me banish my dark circles, for the day at least! >_<

I chose the color 1 corrector because that's what Lisa uses and also because the other looks very dark for my skintone. (It only comes in 2 shades) 

I've never had much luck with these salmon colored products but I have hope that this may work. The consistency is really light and really easy to blend from what I can tell so far. 

(I just got these products today so you'll have to wait for next month's Hits & Misses video to find out how it goes)

Giorgio Armani Master Corrector 

Retails: $37 

(I actually had a return so it only cost me $18 & change additional out of pocket)

Then a quick stop at MAC.

If you watched my January Empties Video you know that I am currently going through my collection to get rid of and use up some of my stuff. I had a few MAC empties I had been holding on to (finished before I started these videos) and found a few MAC lipglasses which I calculated I 've had for about...9 years. It was time to let those go. lol. 

I had enough to get one Back 2 MAC item 

and I ALWAYS go for the eyeshadows! It's really the best deal. 

(If you are not familiar with what Back 2 MAC is basically when you have SIX empty plastic or glass MAC containers you can trade them in for 1 Lipstick/1 Lipglass/1 Eyeshadow. I think getting an eyeshadow is the best choice because it will last the longest)

I ended up going with Charcoal Brown which is a matte shade. I've never had this before but I feel like I hear people talk about it and overall it just looks like a shade I would be into these days. (my how times change) 

MAC Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow

Matte

Retails: $18

(but I got it for FREE with the Back 2 MAC Program)

Then it was off to Target...

I bought another one of these Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Limited Edition lipsticks because...I have no damn self control lol. I have SIX from this collection now. WAYY more than I had anticipated purchasing. I thought maybe 2-3 but...this happened. 

Anyway....

To be fair this is the second shade I wanted when I purchased my first one but it was sold out and continued to be sold out at every store I went to. Naturally my curiosity got the best of me. 

The color I picked up this time is Vibrant Mandarin and much to my surprise it looks even better than I expected. Not sure when I will wear it but I'm glad I have it.

On my lips it looks more like an orangey red which is why I think I like it better than I thought it was going to. They also have a straight up orange one but I am going to pass on that. 

(If you're wondering my favorites from the collection are Neon Red and Brazen Berry - I find them to be the most flattering on me.)

Maybelline ColorSensational 'Vivids' Lipstick

in Vibrant Mandarin

Retails: $5.49 (at Target)

(Plus 5% OFF if you have a RED CARD - you can just link your debit card)

^THIS happens when you start watching other people's empties videos. -__-

I was watching Michele1218's empties video and she had mentioned this Revlon PhotoReady Primer and how much she had enjoyed it. She also said it wasn't a silicone feeling primer (which I HATE and don't use) but more of a moisturizer type. 

I was intrigued. 

I pretty much just carried it around Target deciding if I wanted to purchase it or not and in the end I just went for it. 

When I got home I tried it out on my hands and it's a little greasier feeling than I would have imagined and also has a terrible scent to it >_< ....but I shall try it out anyway. 

Wish me luck. 

Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer

Retails: $10.49 (at Target)

(Plus 5% OFF if you have a RED CARD - you can just link your debit card)

She had also mentioned some type of body scrub from Target that I became interested in but when I got there I couldn't remember the name or the scent so I just looked around and found this. (I think it might be the same brand?)

Shea Moisture Olive & Green Tea Body Scrub

w/ Green Tea and Avocado

I basically chose this based on scent plus it seemed pretty "natural". (It's organic, no animal testing, no parabens, no synthetic fragrance, no synthetic color, no sulfates, etc.)  Much to my surprise it smells nothing like Olive Oil, Green Tea OR Avocado. I was elated. It actually has a very strong, yet pretty floral scent. (Me likey) 

I'm excited to try this out in the shower tonight when I get back from the gym. (I don't have a set workout routine or schedule - I just try to get some cardio and whatever else I can in when I have some time.)

Shea Moisture Olive & Green Tea Body Scrub

Retails: $10.29 (at Target)

(Plus 5% OFF if you have a RED CARD - you can just link your debit card)

Lastly I picked up a candle. This was just a random buy. I had never seen these before at Target and I had never seen a Cotton Candy scented candle before. I love Cotton Candy! I needed to see how close they had gotten to capturing its sugary sweet scent!

At first whiff I thought they hit the nail right on the head. It was very true to scent and not over powering at all. I has Steve smell it and he liked it as well so it was sold at that point.

I think I got use to the scent though because after a while it didn't really smell too much to me. (Probably had something to do with the fact that I had my nose in the candle for like 5 minutes.)

I am burning it now as we speak.

 (or as I type and you later read) 

I still feel like it's not overly scented but I'll have to step out of the room for a bit and come back in to know for sure. (again I have the candle probably way too close to me. I just wanted to smell it! And it looks pretty.)

We'll see how it goes. I'll try and update on one of my many social networks. 

Scent Portfolio Soy Candle 

in Sweet Spun Sugar

Retails: $10 (at Target)

(Plus 5% OFF if you have a RED CARD - you can just link your debit card)

So that's pretty much it. I also picked up a few odds and ends 

(laundry detergent, packaging tape, orange juice, a few sweaters 

and a bookcase for my shoes.... : )

but we'll save that one for another post ;) 

I hope you enjoyed! 

Thank you for reading and I shall see you back here tomorrow.   

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