We Have a New Home!

     Hello Lovelies!
     Change is good, right? And it is a new year, right? 
     So A Day in the Life is changing homes...and names!
     You can now find us at this link - http://goldenadolescence.blogspot.com 
     But don't worry, we'll still be writing about the same things. And more!
     We will be adding two new topics: DIY and In the Kitchen.
     We hope you enjoy Golden Adolescence just as much as you enjoyed A Day in the Life!

     Thank you for all your support!
     
     Sincerely, 
     Hailey, Morgan, and Kayla 

Haul: A Little Shopping Spree at Anthropologie

     Hello Lovelies!
     It's been a little while since we've posted last! It's been too long, loves!
     But to be honest, we haven't been doing much except for school, so there hasn't been a lot to write about. However, we did get the chance to do a little shopping last Saturday. Why don't we share what we bought with you?

Morgan

Albiet Lipstick in Peony - $18

Crystal Hyphen Necklace - $19.95 (sale)

Kayla 

Royal Apothic Conservatory Collection in Hot House Peonie - $22 (tester size)

Letterpress Notepad Thank You Notes - $18

     Though this doesn't seem like much, the couple items we bought were a bit expensive and we didn't want to go overboard. But, we figured we would share these couple purchases with you anyway. 

     Let us know in the comments below if you've been loving anything from Anthropologie recently! We adore this store and would love to know what you all pick up when you're there.

     

     Morgan & Kayla

Haul: Mac, Sephora, Topshop and Essie

Hello Lovelies!

Considering I got a good bit of money for Christmas, I regretfully say I've been spending quite a lot lately especially on makeup. (Guilty Pleasure Alert!) Here are a few of the things I've picked up and my thoughts on them and I also threw in a couple beauty Christmas gifts. Hope you enjoy! :)

MAC Fix + Solution - MAC Select Cover-Up - MAC Studio Fix Fluid 

I've been using the Fix + solution for a while now and I really like it! It can be used as a primer, makeup thinner, face refresher, or makeup setting solution. I prefer to use it as a primer or to set my makeup so I don't look as powder-y. It smells amazing and I definitely recommend it. This is my first purchase of the Select Cover-Up and so far I'm loving it. I mainly use it for under my eyes and it provides good coverage and lasts all day. Lastly, the Studio Fix Fluid Foundation is by far my favorite foundations. I've been through about 4 bottles of the stuff and it's amazing! I definitely recommend!

Topshop: Lipstick in Macaroon - Lip Cream in Smart - Cream Blush in Head Over Heels

I've really been wanting a nice pink-ish color lipstick and when I saw this one called Macaroon (love the name, too!) I just had to get it! It's the perfect shade and really nice quality. This lip cream came along as a little freebie but I actually really like the color as it's a deep plum-ish red with sparkles. This cream blush is one I've been eyeing for a while now. I own another one in Flush and they're such nice quality I had to buy another. This coral color looks amazing on my skin especially in the winter months as I am lacking a bit of sun.

Essie: A Crewed Interest - All Tied Up - Hors D'Oeuvres - Eternal Optimist

These are a few nail polishes I got for Christmas as gifts and I love them all so very much and can't wait to use them all! 

Lorac Pro To Go Palette

Shimmer: Pearl - Chai - Mink

Matte: Shell - Cafe - Black

Blushers/Bronzers: Coral - Pink - Bronze

I have been wanting this little palette for such a long time! I finally came across it on sale(!!) in Sephora a few days ago and I just couldn't pass it up! It's got everything you need all foulded up nice and pretty and the shades are just gorgeous. It comes with three natural matte and shimmer shades which all go together so nicely! It also has two blushes and a bronzer which is especially nice as you have a nice shimmery coral and matte pink. I definitely recommend this and the quality is amazing!

Comment below if you like any of these products and what you think!

All my love,

Hailey

Haul: Sephora & Essie

Hello, Lovelies!

This week, Sephora is having a little give-a-way with any purchase over $25, and I just couldn't help myself. There are 4 options to choose from and you get a travel bag with 10 trial items. It's kind of like a little kick-off for Christmas thing, and I just had to give in. To get to $25 though, I had to buy something and seeing that I needed some new eye shadow I picked up a new palette. I also recently got two new Essie nail polishes and those are down below. I haven't tried any of these items but I will do a follow-up post on my reviews of the items and/or if I decide to purchase the real thing. Hope you enjoy! :)

Sephora - Moonshadow Baked Palette

Creme - Light Bronze - Soft Gold - Peach - Taupe

Silver - Deep Brown - Honey Brown - Deep Sienna - Plum

Tinsel Twinkle Perfection Sample Bag

Living Proof. - Prime Style Extender

Lancome - Hypnose Star Mascara in 01 Nior Midnight

Bare Minerals - Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in Maverick

Becca - Shimmering Skin Perfection

Smashbox - Camera Ready CC Cream

Philosophy - Living Grace Fragrance Sample

Sephora - Instant Moisturizer 

Murad - Step 1: Blackhead Remover and Step 2: Pore Refining Sealer (Unseen)

3 Free Samples:

Smashbox: Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Benefit - 15-Hour Primer

Marc Jacobs - Daisy Fragrance Sample

Essie Nail Polishes

After School Boy Blazer & Bond With Whomever 

All my love,

Hailey

Mani Wednesday: Favorite Fall Polishes

Hello, Lovelies!
Hope you are doing well on this fine October day. In the honor of fall, I thought I'd do a quick little post on my favorite fall nail polish colors. I've recently been loving the dark reds/purples, metallics, and a bit of shimmery ones. These three are my staples in fall and all from Essie. Hope you enjoy! Comment below and tell me your favorite fall polish colors! 

(Left to Right: Bahama Mama, Good as Gold, and Mochacino)

All my love,
Hailey

Summer Favorites

Hello, Lovelies!
Hope you're all having a wonderful week and considering we are beginning the first of the fall months, I thought I'd start off September with my Summer Favorites. There are a few beauty items as well as some randoms that I have been loving all summer so I hope you enjoy! 

Fresh Scents

(Anthropologie - Royal Apothic Eau De Parfum in Kensington Garden)

Sea Salt Spray 

(Not Your Mother's - Beach Babe Texturing Sea Salt Spray)

Bright Nail Polishes 

(Essie in Bachelorette Bash and Turquise & Caicos; Maybeline in Green With Envy; Topshop in War Paint and Parma Violet)

Colored Eye Liners

(Rimmel London - Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Turquoise)

Teen Vogue - Featuring Emma Watson

Tazo Tea - Awake English Breakfast and Calm Chamomile

All my love,
Hailey

DIY Favorites

Hello, Lovelies!
Now, for quite a few years I have been obsessed with diy beauty tips. I've always loved the whole creation and using different (and sometimes odd) ingredients for a beauty purpose. When I was really young I used to mix up a bunch of lotions and call it a "mask" or mix perfumes to create my own signature scent. As you might have guessed, these experiments normally didn't go so well. But, more recently I have been trying out a few different diy experiments and I quite liked them so I thought I'd share!

Greek Yogurt Mask from LaurenConrad.com

http://laurenconrad.com/blog/post/diy-beauty-my-greek-yogurt-mask-homemade-calm-acne-good-for-dry-skin

I did this one just recently and it was sooo good! It leaves your skin really smooth and soft while preventing acne and reducing redness. 

Lemon Salt Scrub from TheBeautyDepartment.com

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2011/05/kitchen-beautician/

I've used this one a lot! It's been one of my all-time favorites and its simply amazing. It smells so good and it really simple to make. I highly recommend this scrub as well as their website.

DIY Nail Polish from Pinterest

http://pinterest.com/pin/9148005464417778/

I tried this over the summer and it was so cool! I took an old taupe eye shadow I never used and added it to a cheap clear bottle and it worked amazing!

All my love,

Hailey

Haul: Zara, Topshop, H&M, American Eagle, Sephora

     Hello, Lovelies!

     Recently, I have been obsessed with shopping! Normally, I can go shopping once a month, find a few things, and be content. But that hasn't been the case recently. I have discovered a new found love of fashion and beauty, and can't stop buying things! It's getting a little ridiculous to be honest. 
     So, I thought I would share my new purchases with you beautiful people so you can see what I'm going crazy over. Enjoy!

Zara Basic - black dress (49.95)

Topshop - bright peach tank (30.00)

American Eagle - burgundy embroidered tank (39.95)

H&M - cream cap sleeve blouse (12.99)

Jack Wills - JW logo tee (20.00)

H&M - navy patterned blouse (19.95)

H&M - army green trousers (24.99)

American Eagle - black jeggings (39.95)

H&M - infinity scarf (6.99)

Zara Basic - leather loafer (49.95)

Brandy Melville - love/infinity ring (4.00)

Zara - "Rose" perfume (12.99)

Sephora - eye shadow pallet (28.00)

Sephora - foundation brush (25.00) and basic eye shadow brush (17.00)

     xoxo,

     Kayla

Beauty Haul: MAC, Topshop, and Target

Hello, Lovelies!

I've went on a little shopping spree recently and here are a few of the beauty items I picked up some from New York and some from home. Enjoy!

1. TIGI Bead Head - Recovery 2 Shampoo & Conditioner ($12 & $13) - This is my all-time favorite shampoo and conditioner. They smell amazing and leave your hair really soft and shiny.

2. MAC - Fix+ ($21) - This smells so good and I love using this as a primer before I put my makeup on.

3. MAC - Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in NC 15 ($27) - My favorite foundation. 

4. MAC - Eye Shadow in Woodwinked ($15) - Thought I would try this out seeing that I loved the color in the store and it's really shimmery and pretty.

5. Topshop - Nail Polish in Parma Violet ($10) - I've been looking for a good lavender nail polish so I picked this one up.

6. Topshop - Nail Polish in War Paint ($10) - Loved the color of this!

7. Topshop - Cream Blush in Flush ($12) - I've heard great things about this and I am absolutely loving it so far!

8. Topshop - Lipstick in Lolly ($16) - I've been wearing this constantly and it looks so good on. I've gotten so many compliments on it!

9. Rimmel London - Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black ($5) - I've been looking for a good gel eyeliner and I really like the applicator with this one.

10. Rimmel London - Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in 2 Sable ($4) - Always looking for a good crayon brown eyeliner as it is my daily go-to.

All my love,

Hailey

Top 10 Beauty Trends

Hello, Lovelies!
     With new styles in clothing new trends in hair and makeup are inevitable. So, to accompany our little post on fashion, here comes the latest on beauty.

Hair

1. Simple and classy Ponytails

2. Slicked back do's 

3. Classic voluminous waves 

4. 60's inspired Pixie Cuts

5. The Top Knot 

Makeup 

1. Nude lips 

2. Oxblood nail polish 

3. High shine eyeshadow 

4. Groomed Eyebrows 

5. Twiggy Lashes 

Affectionately, 

Morgan