Unexpected gifts.

They're the best. Just like these earrings.

They were an unexpected gift from Marianna, owner of the Etsy shop Castellammare designs.  I mentioned how much I absolutely LOVED her rose gold pieces, and she sent me my favourite earrings in the collection as a Christmas gift.

Aren't they beautiful? I wore them on New Years Eve with my outfit (that you will see in a post coming very soon). I love how delicate and feminine they are. The hammered effect is my favourite.

Her spring preview collection is gorgeous too! If you're looking to spruce up your jewellery wardrobe, I would suggest browsing her collections - you may find just the piece you're looking for.

Also note that Sarah over at Coming Unstitched is having a giveaway where you can help design a piece for Castellammare Designs! If design is your thing, check it out!


Note: Earrings were gifted c/o Castellammare designs. I featured them in this post because, frankly, I am in love with them. And her shop. All opinions expressed here are my own. 

Current shoe crushes.

The wedge, The Western, The Colour-Block, The Moto-boot, The Stud

Seriously, I would die for any one of these shoes....

What are your current shoe crushes?

Chapped lips and Vaseline.

Seriously.

I dunno about you guys, but this time of the year my lips get sooooo dry.  It's gross - they get chapped and peel and it's gross and I know I shouldn't pick at it but I do. What's worse is that I have never found a lip balm that has actually helped. So I did what most people would do: googled "how to get rid of chapped lips".  There were tonnes of random ideas on there, but when I saw a few of people mention Vaseline, I figured why not? It's pretty cheap, gives a lot of product, and if it doesn't work I can find another use for it.

I got this for $2 I think at Walmart. 
Don't look too closely at the nails. I free-handed them... They're messy.

Seriously guys, it's a miracle worker. Three days ago my lips were chapped and peeling. Today they're completely smooth and soft. For the first couple of days I was re-applying it all day long, but now, I only apply it when they start to feel a little dry. Soon I'm hoping I'll only have to use it at night :)

Do you guys have super chapped lips like me? What do you use?