Updated skincare products

I decided it was time for a little skincare update. My skin has been breaking out lately and I thought it was time to refocus on the health of my skin. I'm also starting with my eating habits but that's a totally different post. Some things I have been using for a while, some things are new and some things I used to use and have started to incorporate them back into my skincare routine. For instance, I decided to start to use witch hazel again as a toner. It's non-alcoholic and helps to balance the Ph in my skin. I have been using 100% natural African black soap. My skin actually looks so much better since I have been using it for about two years. I buy it locally and stock up on it because it does sell out. As I'm drawing closer to 30 moisture is always a top priority. I have been experimenting with a variety of moisturizers but my favorite and one that I keep coming back to is the L'Occitane Shea butter moisturizer. I use the ultra-rich version because I dry skin. My favorite eye cream that I add at night and during the day sometimes depending on how my skins doing and if I haven't been drinking enough water. I have hyperpigmentation and spots of melasma in certain areas of my face so a use a dermatologist recommended sunscreen and this one by far is my favorite and it doesn't leave a white cast on your face on the regular version. I have recently introduced a dark spot cream on my face from Philosophy. I've heard good things about it. I'll update you all on how it works and if it's worth the price!

Last but not least; I've been using Burt's Bees night cream Intense Hydration and Aquafor healing ointment for my lips. Exfoliating your lips and keeping them moisturized is so important as well. 

My new Favorite Turkish Robe. On Sale!!!! And Oh so super Soft. I'm going to get mine monogrammed. Surprise Surprise!

NO FILTER Selfie! This post is not sponsored by any means. I wish it was though! LOL! All opinions are my own and all products bought by me. 

My Favorite Print

If there ever was a print Lilly made that said my name- This one would be it. The first delivery of Fall hit the proverbial Purple Lilly Lovers jackpot in my opinion. This print and dress is my new all-time favorite print and dress. Yes, my new favorite meaning Lulu and Let's Cha Cha are now second and third on the list. I styled this maxi with a white linen button down for a chic carefree look. I like to style my maxis in more than one way to mix up the look.

Fireplace Mantle Decorating

Hi Friends! Thanks for stopping by and reading my little blog. I decided to do a little fireplace mantle decorating by adding palm fronds and glass vases for a chic look. Also picked up a new seat cushion for the side chair and added copper hand painted plate of a tropical bird. I found it at a local antique store for $15. It’s a perfect addition; plus I love copper.  I have small copper cookware collection too.
I have a variety of palm trees on and around my property so they were free. Lol! I’m hoping to get a few pieces of furniture this week to get most of the living room complete. Thanks so much for stopping by and be on the lookout for more home decor blogpost.

We are important to God

Hi Friends! My pastor recently said something in church that touched my heart. It was " People are very important to God!" Every single human being on this earth is important. Christ died for each and every one of us and he cares for our souls. This is why it is so imperative that we tell people the truth when they are doing wrong because it could cost them their eternity with God if we coddle and condone bad... or worse - wicked and perverted behavior. Not that we should be mean and nasty, but we should speak the truth and stand for what's right. And help people overcome their faults and bad behavior.
So back to being important to God. People are so important that He made a way for us to escape eternal separation from Him. By becoming human and giving his life to redeem us from sin. Now it's up to us to turn towards God and live for Him forever. So when you feel hopeless- Just remember that you are important to God and he cares for your soul.