distantandlocal: favorites

Current Favorites: Fall Edition

There really isn't anything so amazing than fall time. From the beautiful trees changing to the nip of the weather. Fall becomes my favorite for all things cozy and becomes a necessity for taking care of myself. My favorite also dramatically change and not because I want them too. Below I will be sharing my go-to fav's for this amazing season.

Ahh this book! I just finished A Shadow Bright & Burning. And I can't tell you how excited I am to be cuddling up in my book nook and reading this second book in the trilogy. Do you like fantasy? Magic? Some Romance? This is the book that's going to knock your little cozy socks off. Jessica Cluess's writing is just that good.

Now this favorite happens to also be a necessity for fall. Lemon Leaf Organics is hands down on favorite for lip balm. Not only were the balms keeping my little ol' lips moisturized, but they left them protected all day. I only ever reapplied it because the scents. Because who knew Cinnamon Lime would smell and feel so good!

I love that this brand is local too. They're from Pasadena, Ca. I couldn't recommend them enough for anyone who wants a refreshing, organic, local skincare.

This nail polish wasn't a necessity, but if my nails could talk, they would tell you it was. Am I the only one who gravitate towards dark shades for fall? I didn't want to rock just any dark burgundy, so I opt'ed for this beautiful blue. China Glaze is a cruelty free brand that hasn't ever let me down.

And least but not least, this brand!Seriously the best Tea Tree Shampoo Ever! I'm so glad that this company reached out to me because I would have been lost with out them. If your anything like me, the struggle for finding the best cruelty free, natural and sulfate free shampoo is hard. They always leave my hair feeling gross & like I have to wash it again. But after trying this one for dandruff, it literally became my life saver. During fall, not only does my lips get dry, but my skin in general including my scalp. So not only did it treat my scalp with amazing oils like tea tree, rosemary and lavender; it also left my hair feeling clean and my experience very soothing. There's nothing for relaxing then using this product and feeling amazing after a shower.

Maple Holistic's is not only a cruelty free brand, but their made in the USA. They provide a huge holistic range of natural and organic products. If you interested in trying anything by them, you totally can free of charge. Click Here to get a free sample. Trust me, you definitely won't regret it (:

Thanks for checking out my Fall Fav's! What are some of yours this season? Have you tried any of these, and if you would, are you getting the free sample too? Let's talk about it in the comments below (:

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, by jacqueline garcia

book review

Current Favorites: August

Wrap Up:

The month of August was truly more exciting than it was for July, hence why I didn't really have a favorites for July. Two amazing blessing's happened. One being blessed with the sweetest, most cutest puppy around.

Maybe I'm being a little bias, but she couldn't get any cuter. We settled on the name Bailey, that again, we think we really perfect for her.

The second blessing, was even more amazing and came a few days after this sweet puppers. And he allowed me to be an aunt for the third time. My little nephew being born hands down made the month the best month this year. I would show how adorable he is but out of respect and privacy for my family, I will not. I guess you'll have to take my word for it (:

As for material things I enjoyed this month. It wasn't really hard to pick. I've been obsessed with Pacifica this whole year. So it isn't a surprise when I say I've been loving their products. Over this past year, I've reduced the amount of makeup I have been wearing, but their lip tint has always gave me the perfect amount of color. I also been LOVING their nail polish. It's amazing that it is vegan and cruelty free with such a great color pay off.

And when I'm not wearing makeup, I love making sure my face is clean and fresh. Before I was cruelty free, I loved a cleanser by biore that was an apricot scrub. For years it was always my go-to for the job and wonders it did for my ance. So When I turned cruelty free; I sorta miss it. Until this baby entered my life. OH it replaced the cleanser in a second. And believe it or not, it worked better than the biore one. I also found myself using it as a leg scrub for shaving my legs. And let me tell you.... my legs have never been smoother (:

Last but not least this book! oh this book!

I actually started it in August but finished it this month. I couldn't have read it fast enough. Before I got it, I heard nothing but amazing reviews on how good it was. And I knew when getting it, I would go in blind. Because some books just deserve those fresh opinions and outlook. And so within the first few pages, I realized why the reviews were so great.

Throughout the story Cyril Avery (the main character) fought tooth and nail to try and live the most authentic life possible. He was given trials and made mistakes that were no short of human errors of him and the world he grew up in. His character growth was both gripping and saddening. It left you wanting to know more about how one man although fictional, found himself and the history of himself through the tribulations of bigotry and ignorance of others. When reading the story I found myself rooting for Cyril. To find the peace and love he so much desired. From the first few pages your brought and introduced on how this character came into the world and then left reading on how his struggles and actions would lead him on the path he eventually be content and happy with.

This story was everything you possibly would ever want a book to be. It was both funny, sad, witty and told the story of a man faced with injustice and finding himself at the same time. He wasn't a perfect man, like most real people aren't and it gave the authenticity to feel for him and root for him. I couldn't recommend this book enough.

So what were some of your favorites for last month or currently loving this month? Let's talk about in the comments below (:

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, by jacqueline garcia