Friday Randoms & Sunless Tan Lotion Review

TGIF Lovies!!
Hubs and I have been uber busy today...

all good stuff!
We have pretty much finalized our decking plans,

we just need to place the order.

We're going with a composite deck, and apparently

you have to run it a certain way with enough support

otherwise it will sag. 

{FYI, I'm sure you're all dying to know that!}

We started to shop around so that we can recreate 

this first image here!

I saw a few sets at Target I like...

I'm all about the popping of a bright orange!

 So, if we can't find the cushions that color,

I'll accessorize with throw pillows!

 

We're looking at curtains for our living room too. 

I found these online through Bed Bath & Beyond

No, we don't have a cool veranda that

it would open up to, but there's a window seat 

thingy where the dogs sit, so I want something

pretty but durable!

Speaking of dogs, our pretty wood flooring

is getting a little beaten up...

So now I'm looking for a good looking 

{somewhat inexpensive}

throw rug, about 5x7

I found these on Overstock:

$82

Or this one for $150

I was thinking cream... {hide dog hair ugh!}

And totally random, but,

do any of you watch Bethenny Ever After?

I'm in love with her style;

and she tends to wear fun blazers and cardis

over this simple white tank.

Of course, she created it.
It doesn't ride up and I love that it's a tad longer and 

appears to be a bit sturdier?

Oh, and it's a "shaper"

It's $32 and I'm kinda thinking I need to buy it.

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And I have finally picked up a book 

{or rather my Nook}

and am currently reading Prep.

I am not very far, but I am already hooked!

I heard it was a good one, so I hope to get

further into it soon.

 And my latest obsessions:

Faux Tan Lotions.

I went to the Dr and got a mole checked/removed

{It was not cancerous, thank goodness!}

and it just makes me a bit more aware of how 

I am treating my 30+ year old skin.

I believe a tan can be healthy,

but not all year long and all day, every day.

I will tan before we go away 

on our cruise, because I know that burning

is far worse than tanning your skin.
But for now, if I want a little color

I turn to these two new friends:
From Bare Escentuals

This one is $22 

-4.5 oz

-lasts 5-7 like it says

-has a slight smell "fake tan"

-turns your hands orange for a few hand washes

 (even when I washed them right after)

-will streak if you don't rub it in well enough

The other one I got from my nail salon

-You can find it on Amazon here

-a bit more money $31

-4.2 oz

-has a smell

-will stain hands if you don't wash right away

-doesn't seem to last as long, but does give instant color

-will streak if you don't rub it in well enough

I recommend both products;

I would most likely buy the BE lotion again.

I have been mixing them with my regular lotion 

and it seems to use less and then you can apply it 

without smelling too "stinky tan"

I haven't tried the St. Tropez like others have mentioned, but I just may!
I love having a tad of color on my pale pale skin!

I'm off to go read...and make diner.

And sip some vino.
Happy Weekend!!

*These are strictly my opinions and I have not received anything for these reviews.*