1. An obvious choice for number one this month is the continuation into my favorite season. This time of year is always so special to me - it's a refresh both mentally and physically. I often thrive and feel more inspired during September & October. The days start getting richer in color, leaves start falling all around you and there's a lovely crispness to the air. Just divine!
FOUR THINGS FOR OCTOBER
October 11, 2023 • fall 2023, fall activities, fall lists, four things, lifestyle blog, midwest blogger, mostly lisa, twin cities blogger
1. An obvious choice for number one this month is the continuation into my favorite season. This time of year is always so special to me - it's a refresh both mentally and physically. I often thrive and feel more inspired during September & October. The days start getting richer in color, leaves start falling all around you and there's a lovely crispness to the air. Just divine!
About three months ago I came across an Instagram ad for Jonathan Van Ness's hair brand - JVN Hair - and just so happened to click on it for more information. Honestly, I didn't really think about purchasing anything at that moment but I knew I was looking for something new to add to my haircare routine. I eventually clicked out of the ad and moved on from there. Cut to a week later and little did I know this influenced me so much that when I saw it was available as a sample to add to my Sephora order, it was added immediately.
After the samples of the Volumizing line were done - I literally squeezed the last of the product out - I realized this was visibly showing me improvement and I needed to take the next step and try it out in full-size. Slowly but surely I was able to see better volume, shine, and fewer dead ends after each wash. I wasn't necessarily looking to start a new routine, but this has become something I can easily take control of, as life around me has been absolutely chaotic lately. I started an Instagram highlight that you can view here if you want to take a look at how far I've come!
A NEW HAIRCARE ROUTINE
April 11, 2023 • affordable beauty, beauty, haircare, haircare routine, mostly lisa, mostly lisa beauty
About three months ago I came across an Instagram ad for Jonathan Van Ness's hair brand - JVN Hair - and just so happened to click on it for more information. Honestly, I didn't really think about purchasing anything at that moment but I knew I was looking for something new to add to my haircare routine. I eventually clicked out of the ad and moved on from there. Cut to a week later and little did I know this influenced me so much that when I saw it was available as a sample to add to my Sephora order, it was added immediately.
After the samples of the Volumizing line were done - I literally squeezed the last of the product out - I realized this was visibly showing me improvement and I needed to take the next step and try it out in full-size. Slowly but surely I was able to see better volume, shine, and fewer dead ends after each wash. I wasn't necessarily looking to start a new routine, but this has become something I can easily take control of, as life around me has been absolutely chaotic lately. I started an Instagram highlight that you can view here if you want to take a look at how far I've come!
“Fragrance is everything: it is the relationship between you and your mind, you and other people, you and this world. It is the life that you lead in your head. It is the life that you lead in the ways your skin feels. It is everything.” ― C. JoyBell C.
Isn't scent amazing? It can pinpoint a memory just by one inhale, makes you feel emotions you may be unprepared for - good or bad - and can bring you places you can only dream of! Luckily, any reminiscing I have when certain fragrances enter the air is almost always brimming with positive memories. The more prevalent ones include watching my mom do her makeup before work every morning, unique Avon perfume bottles, and the absolutely decadent scent called 'Pleasures' by Estée Lauder were staples on her wardrobe.
My mom's vanity was a place I absolutely loved to stand in front of as a kid while admiring all her makeup, skincare, and other tiny trinkets she kept her jewelry in. Once I found the recognizable bottle from Estée Lauder though, my interest was always piqued. I would sneak a couple spritzes and sprays, making sure to remember her tips on hitting the inside of my wrists and the sides of my neck. These were the "places to smell the best." I took this with me into adulthood, and it still applies today.
'Pleasures' is an innately floral smell, so it makes sense that floral, citrusy, and muskier scents are some of my favorites every season. I cannot thank my mom enough for introducing floral scents so early on in my life, since they are my go-to's also as an adult. Feminine, flirty, and sexy - applying these type of scents are my favorite part of my beauty routine, just like my mom! So little to no surprise here, spring is also my second favorite time of year, and since we're now in this new season, I wanted to share some of my favorite scents that I've had in my routine for years.
Bright and delicate eau de parfum. The scent of peony mixes the flavor of sun-bathed pear and black currant with the softness of an elegant floral bouquet.
A delicious, floral scent envelops the room. This intoxicating perfume from Zara was introduced to me just a few weeks ago and has instantly become my daily scent. My partner made a comment stating that he loved coming home and having it smell like me - so this one is for sure staying!
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Parfum
The sweet, breathtaking, and alluring qualities of Jasmine, bring Good Girl a bright of femininity. The Good Girl's mysterious side is expressed with richly fragrant Cocoa, an exciting Tonka while Almond and Coffee bring notes of bold vibrancy.
I absolutely adore the notes for this perfume! "She Is: Provocative & Unapologetic. Ocassion: Night" Inspired and made for women - this scent is so unique and pleasurable to wear. I know every time I put it on, a more confident version of myself comes out and I feel like I can conquer anything!
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne
The sensuous freshness of just-ripe pears is wrapped in a bouquet of white freesias, and mellowed by amber, patchouli and woods. Luscious and golden.
This scent is highly associated with fall for me, but it's slowly become a year-round staple. It's so refreshing, and light and really brings out a more feminine, divine energy than I've ever experienced with any other perfume.
Mostly Lisa
FIVE PERFUMES FOR SPRING
April 3, 2023 • beauty, favorite scents, midwest blogger, mostly lisa, mostly lisa beauty, perfume, scents for spring, twin cities blogger
“Fragrance is everything: it is the relationship between you and your mind, you and other people, you and this world. It is the life that you lead in your head. It is the life that you lead in the ways your skin feels. It is everything.” ― C. JoyBell C.
Isn't scent amazing? It can pinpoint a memory just by one inhale, makes you feel emotions you may be unprepared for - good or bad - and can bring you places you can only dream of! Luckily, any reminiscing I have when certain fragrances enter the air is almost always brimming with positive memories. The more prevalent ones include watching my mom do her makeup before work every morning, unique Avon perfume bottles, and the absolutely decadent scent called 'Pleasures' by Estée Lauder were staples on her wardrobe.
My mom's vanity was a place I absolutely loved to stand in front of as a kid while admiring all her makeup, skincare, and other tiny trinkets she kept her jewelry in. Once I found the recognizable bottle from Estée Lauder though, my interest was always piqued. I would sneak a couple spritzes and sprays, making sure to remember her tips on hitting the inside of my wrists and the sides of my neck. These were the "places to smell the best." I took this with me into adulthood, and it still applies today.
'Pleasures' is an innately floral smell, so it makes sense that floral, citrusy, and muskier scents are some of my favorites every season. I cannot thank my mom enough for introducing floral scents so early on in my life, since they are my go-to's also as an adult. Feminine, flirty, and sexy - applying these type of scents are my favorite part of my beauty routine, just like my mom! So little to no surprise here, spring is also my second favorite time of year, and since we're now in this new season, I wanted to share some of my favorite scents that I've had in my routine for years.
Bright and delicate eau de parfum. The scent of peony mixes the flavor of sun-bathed pear and black currant with the softness of an elegant floral bouquet.
A delicious, floral scent envelops the room. This intoxicating perfume from Zara was introduced to me just a few weeks ago and has instantly become my daily scent. My partner made a comment stating that he loved coming home and having it smell like me - so this one is for sure staying!
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Parfum
The sweet, breathtaking, and alluring qualities of Jasmine, bring Good Girl a bright of femininity. The Good Girl's mysterious side is expressed with richly fragrant Cocoa, an exciting Tonka while Almond and Coffee bring notes of bold vibrancy.
I absolutely adore the notes for this perfume! "She Is: Provocative & Unapologetic. Ocassion: Night" Inspired and made for women - this scent is so unique and pleasurable to wear. I know every time I put it on, a more confident version of myself comes out and I feel like I can conquer anything!
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne
The sensuous freshness of just-ripe pears is wrapped in a bouquet of white freesias, and mellowed by amber, patchouli and woods. Luscious and golden.
This scent is highly associated with fall for me, but it's slowly become a year-round staple. It's so refreshing, and light and really brings out a more feminine, divine energy than I've ever experienced with any other perfume.
Mostly Lisa
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