Sequins and Sea Breezes: Friday Five

Friday Five

8/12/2016



Happy Friday dolls! We made it through another week and already already almost at the half way mark for August. How crazy is that? I feel like just yesterday I was saying how surprised I was it was August now it's almost half way over. I guess the saying "time flies when you're having fun" rings true.... or at least it flies when you're busy! As much as I love summer I am definitely ready for some cooler weather. At least weather that doesn't make me sweat the instant I walk outside, right? Switching things up a bit again this week and sharing some of my favorites with Amanda but in a different fashion. 

1 // If you haven't heard Australian singer Grace yet you are truly missing out. Her voice is amazing and she just seems so down to Earth. Even though I heard this song awhile ago, I've been listening to it non stop after seeing Suicide Squad last weekend. 
2 // Want those beachy waves without hitting the beach or after beach season is over? Love these 8 secrets to creating beachy waves at home!
3 // I just finished reading this book and I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a book you can't put down. It had it's slow moments but even through those I kept going wanting to know what happened next. 
4 // A few weeks ago I tried the new Essie Gel Couture collection and I am officially obsessed. For a girl who's nails chip usually on day 2, this is amazing. They claim you get 14 days of wear but I only got around 7. Maybe I'm harder on my nails? I don't know. Either way, I now have the colors Take Me To Thread, Spool Me Over, Pre Show Jitters and Model Clicks.
5 // These are the prettiest champagne bottles I have ever seen and every bottle purchased provides 15 meals to a child in need! As if you needed another reason to buy a bottle of champs, not only are these pretty but you're supporting a great cause!

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

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33 comments

  1. That book sounds good. I work night shift so I'm always looking for a good book that's going to keep me awake in my down time. I love summer, but I'm definitely ready for some cooler weather. Once you hit that July heat, you're just like, "Ok, enough already." Have a great weekend!

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  2. I need to try that Essie Gel Couture! I have heard a view reviews of that book, but I think I need to try it out now :) I hope your have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. I love when people share music and books, so I will definitely be checking those out! Happy Friday girl!

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  4. Happy Friday, lady! About to buy a bottle of that champagne (or 5). How could you not? It is for a good cause! Have a great weekend!

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  5. I can't tell you how many good things I've heard about the new Essie polish. I really need to try it because I'm the girl who only gets 2 days out of nail polish! I would take 7 days any day of the week haha! Have a great weekend!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  6. Ahhh ok glad to hear you liked Light Between Oceans. It has been sitting on my bookshelf for months and I haven't started it yet! Can't wait for the movie!

    www.rosyoutlookblog.com

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  7. bring on fall already! this girl needs her vests and booties. ok at least booties haha. you know i love that essie polish! it's def a 7 day polish but it's better than the regular! and i'm glad they have a color almost identical to my wicked :) and those champagne bottles! holy crap they are gorgeous! and a good cause. sold.

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. Yes yes yes to the essie gel couture line! I'm building my plane reading list so thanks for the rec! I hope you have a fabulous weekend doll!

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  9. I need to try the essie gel couture line! Like I hear so many good things I think it is time! Obsessing over your book pick! SO fun!
    xoxo,Victoria
    www.coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com

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  10. I have been wanting to try the Essie gel, but honestly, how hard is it to get off comparatively? That's one of the main reasons I don't usually go with gel. That Model Clicks color would be perfect for fall!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  11. love reading about people's favourites! looking forward to hearing more of Grace's work <3

    xo Sarah
    Absolutely Sarah | Bloglovin | COMPETITON

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  12. Champs for a cause?! YES please! And another big fat yessss to the Essie Gel Couture line. Anything to keep my nails from chipping on day 2. Happy Friday gurlie <3
    Green Fashionista

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  13. The entire summer has flown by, but August seems to be going especially fast and it's starting to stress me out! I just almost ordered one of the new essie polishes, but went with an OPI shade instead. Do you use the new essie top coat too?

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  14. Absolutely loving those glitter champagne bottles!! And you're not alone in this year FLYING by- I'm just trying to hold on!!

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  15. Those champagne bottles are so pretty! & after hearing so many good things about the new Essie polish... I think I'm going to have to finally try it out! Happy Friday :)

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  16. I'm so glad the Essie lives up to the hype! I have to pull the trigger on all of the bottles in my cart currently! Hope you have a great weekend! XO

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  17. A few friends have raved about The Light Between Oceans - I think I need to finally download it! Ohhh I love those gliterry bottles - I need them for my best friend's bachelorrette weekend!

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  18. I almost picked up an Essie polish the other day, but put it back. The bottles are so cute...good to know that they do last a long time. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  19. those champagne bottles are so beautiful! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  20. Adding that book to my must-read list! Have a wonderful weekend, gal!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

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  21. I've been wanting to read the Light between the Ocean for a while now! I'm usually not an Essie fan at all, as it chips so quickly with me. But I'm willing to try their new collection if it lasts 7 days!

    Happy Friday!

    XoXo,

    Tamara - LoveofMode.com

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  22. I have been wanting to try the Essie gel line - kind of bummed it only gave you 7 days, but hey, I will take it!

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  23. oh good to hear you liked that book! very thought provoking and a little heart breaking i thought.. can't wait to see the movie! haven't heard that song, i'll have to check it out. seriously how is august almost half over? i feel like time flies faster the older you get lol have a good weekend girl!

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  24. This is so inspiring! I love the post:)

    irenethayer.com

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  25. I need to try the new Essie line!! I haven't had a chance to pick any of them up! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! xo

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  26. This is so inspiring! I love the post:)

    irenethayer.com

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  27. Seriously though, time is flying by so fast! I'm so glad that you liked The Light Between Oceans! I thought that it was such a beautiful book, and I hope that the author writes another one! I hope that you have a great weekend and that it's not too hot!

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  28. Seven days is pretty amazing for nails, thanks for the recommendation.

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  29. I've always wanted to try the Essie gel collection because I also chip my nails regularly! Definitely adding it to my wish list now!

     - Sierra Berry ♥ @itsberrystylish  

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  30. The gel line is MAGIC. I got about a week out of mine, too, but I don't even get two weeks out of the salon gel, so I count it a win!

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  31. Those champagne bottles are so pretty and would make great gifts around the holidays! I love the new Essie gel polishes...so easy to do at home and not to mention avoiding the salon prices.

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  32. I've made champagne bottles like that for friends but I would totally buy some too since it is such a great cause. Here's to a great weekend, and cooler, sweat-less temps ;)

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  33. Time flies for me as well pretty crazy huh. Having fun and being busy 40/60 is my way of life, haha

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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