Loving right now : Palm Print

          Lately, I've been all about leaf prints. Perhaps the verdant patterns seem particularly fitting given my upcoming vacay to subtropical climates. (Or it's possible that I never outgrew Fern Gully...). Regardless of the reason, I had to get my hands on the new Palm Print line of makeup organizers from Sonia Kashuk Spring 2015!

           Thanks to Target, I've gotten my 'palms' on a Sonia Kashuk Palm Print Makeup Organizer ($9.99); it's been a constant companion since! Let's revel in a few photos...

        The pouch itself is pretty roomy. I've photographed it with my tag-along beauty products to give you an idea of size. What you can't see are two zip pockets within. It's a natural shoe-in for my personal care products en route to the gym everyday. However, I've seriously considered using it as a clutch. It's the right shape and size, as well as made of a pretty stiff material that holds some shape.

           When it comes to botany, the cutout shapes of Monsterosa leaves have always fascinated me! (Though truthfully, there's something beautiful about all broad-leafed shade-casting genera.) As you might imagine, I absolutely adore the leaf-print patterning here which features the iconic Monsterosa Deliciosa. 

          As you can tell, I've been all about the fronds lately, so I love my new Sonia Kashuk Palm Print Makeup Organizer ($9.99)! The pouch is bigger than I expected, which is handy for storing all those beauty extras I might need during the day. I may have to check out the 'Weekender' size next time I stop by Target; the zig zag version (reviewed here) was such a key piece during last winter's travels!

         Thanks for reading! What prints are you loving lately? What are your Sonia Kashuk staples?

Love, Dovey.

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The smelliest shoebox

           Baby Bird has a tendency to move her doggie toys, pile them up, and sit gloatingly on top of  them. The toys never stay in one place for long, else something should happen to them when she's away. Lately I've come to the realization that the two of us are not so different. Like a dog and its bone, I am constantly digging up my perfume samples and moving them around. The result is that I have fragrance leaflets poking out from everywhere. I've got them stuffed in the fridge, shopping bags, on my desk, in my dresser, and on my vanity. The pendulum always swings between preservation (in the fridge) and practicality (out for use). In an attempt for organizational normalcy, I designated my best-looking shoebox (it's dark brown with the Cole Haan weave pattern) for my fragrance sample collection. Now, when I open my box, I find a dancing rainbow of colors and scents. It's much like a secret treasure trove. I love my new shoebox organizational scheme, but I do wonder how long it will last.The instinctual tendencies that cause me to collect, pile, and shuffle around my perfume samples already have me wondering if I should just toss everything back in the fridge! Thanks for reading! Where do you store your fragrance samples? Do you have any bizarre beauty storage tendencies? What kind of things do you share in common with your pet?

Love, Dovey.