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Showing posts with label shea butter. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 15, 2011

In the Trenches~

I think we have seen the last of our heat, as we had our usual October heat wave this past week and now temps are supposed to settle into mid 70's. However, with the Fall comes the annual dry Santa Ana winds. Hold onto your hats! ~lol~
Windy weather means chapped hands. My family and I wash our hands often to stave off viruses, and that contributes to the need for lotion. Our favorite hand soap in October is Bath & Body Works Pumpkin scented liquid soaps. Mmmmmm... makes the whole bathroom smell nice.

Our favorite hand lotion is a shea butter variety by L'Occitane. It leaves our hands moisturized yet not greasy.


Speaking of windy weather, it won't be too long before we get some rainy days. I have been on a three year long quest for a classy trench coat...seriously, 3 years! I always seem to find coats that are too long, too short, don't have details I like, are cement colored (which doesn't work with my skin tone), or just plain too expensive. I mean, why do most trench coats cost over $200? If they are less expensive, they usually fall into one of the above mentioned "NOT" categories. I have looked at TJMaxx, online, at end-of-season sales, you name it, and just had not found the right trench. Until now. I am so excited! I stumbled upon the Express store website last week. They were having a sale and I had an additional 15% off coupon code. Good things come to those that wait...and it doesn't hurt to look for a internet coupon code before you click 'purchase'!



This darling military trench has subtle slit pockets, epalets, adjustable buckled sleeves, is contoured, and has a buttoned back shoulder flap I adore. I also really like that the buttons match, because when they contrast it draws too much attention to the bust area. It is so flattering on...and I got it on sale and with the additional 15% off....Woooohooo! I'm in love...can't wait for it to rain. haha~