r.e.m. beauty x wicked (blush palette and lip oil review)

Wicked and Wicked: For Good are still in heavy rotation in my home. The movies and soundtracks are a constant....and so are Wicked themed makeup products. There have been a few reviewed here on the creation of beauty is art. already, but now it is time for two more product reviews from r.e.m. beauty. The first is the Cherry Blossom Blush Palette and the second is the So Popular PH Adaptive Lip Oil. Here is everything you need to know about these Wicked: For Good inspired makeup products. 

hippity hoppity, easter's on its way.

Easter is one of my favourite holidays. Truth be told, all holidays make me smile, but the idea of new beginnings makes this time of year especially meaningful.  Sometimes, a fresh start is needed. Sometimes, a little extra hope is needed. That is what Easter represents to me: a fresh start and hope for a better tomorrow. Maybe you are looking forward to sunshine and spring flowers or maybe you need a chocolate bunny to make life feel more beautiful. Do what you can to enjoy the spring season and the magic that Easter provides. Need a little inspiration? Here are some Easter themed photos that I have taken lately.

six books on my spring book list.

So many books, so little time. If only it was possible to spend all of my hours reading! Since there are other responsibilities that need to be handled, reading is something that I tend to treat myself to at the end of the day. It is a reward. Something to look forward to. My last seasonal reading list included all sorts of Christmas themed books, but this spring, there is more of an assortment. Mysteries, biographies, and so much more. Here are six of the books on my spring book list. 

review: dove x bridgerton (moonlit masquerade body scrub)

Certain shows are added to my watch list and sit there for weeks, months, or even years, before finally being viewed. Other shows are watched immediately. Bridgerton falls into the latter category. Whenever a new season premieres on Netflix, it is watched immediately. Whatever plans I had for that day are put on pause so I can find out what is happening in The Ton. I love the interesting characters, the costumes, the music, of course, the different love stories. I also love Bridgerton themed beauty products, as it turns out. Several years back, there were Bridgerton themed makeup items released from Pat McGrath Labs (if you missed that review post, be sure to check it out here) and more recently, Dove released a line of Bridgerton themed bath products. Keep reading for a review of the Moonlit Masquerade Body Scrub from the Dove x Bridgerton collection.

sometimes, things have to break before you can fix them.

In the words of the iconic Hilary Duff, "life is lifing and pressure is pressuring me." Truthfully, life has been a lot lately. Though there is excitement about the official start of spring - and there are some wonderful experiences planned for the months ahead - my schedule has been unexpectedly full this past week. It has been a struggle to keep my head above water and get done everything that needs to get done. Instead of rushing through blog posts, the decision was made to take a mini blog break so I can rest, reset, and return this time next week with new content. Next week, there will be a Dove x Bridgerton product review, a peek at some of the books on my spring reading list, and an Easter themed post. My apologies that this week will be quiet on the creation of beauty is art. (though I will be sure to read posts from others) but a bit of a break was needed. Until then...

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Are you enjoying the start of spring so far? How have you been welcoming in the new season?

r.e.m. cherry eclipse (ariana grande perfume review)

Thank goodness for perfume. It is no secret that scents are a love of mine, from perfumes to body mists to essential oils and everything in between. I love when the world smells nice! A little while back, a loved one gifted me R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse from Ariana Grande to add to my collection of Ariana Grande perfumes. Though there are all sorts of beloved fragrances in my collection, it is the Ariana Grande ones that I wear most. I love the sweet and warm scents the brand offers. How does R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse compare to other Ariana Grande perfumes? Here is everything you need to know about this memorable scent. 

five little things making me smile lately.

the creation of beauty is art. has always been focused on things that make the world beautiful. Some examples? Makeup, fashion, music, books, travel, movies, and self love. Though the world itself is not always beautiful, there is still so much to hold on to. That is why this post is dedicated to five little things that have been making me smile lately. These little things have made the last several weeks happier and more meaningful. Here is a closer look at the items on this list....