LillyGeneLetters on Etsy

For those of you love handcrafted things but just don't seem to have the patience or ability to create them I have a super easy fix! As back to school is rapidly approaching many of us college bound students are searching for a little pop of color to brighten our drab concrete dorm walls. I decided to brighten my walls by creating some decorative frames {post coming soon}, but if that isn't for you I have another great idea. 

My friend Ms. Hannah Gene Martin has recently started up an Etsy account {under the name LillyGeneLetters} and she hand paints letters in Lilly Pulitzer inspired patterns!

With these super cute customizable letters you can mix and match these fun Lilly patterns for a fraction of the price! LillyGeneLetters sells each letter for $10.99 {plus shipping} and you can select your letter and the pattern you want {First Impression, Chiquita Bonita, Sunkissed}. 

These letters are perfect for dorm rooms, nurseries or just wall decorations! Mix and match three of the letters to create a cute and colorful monogram display. The possibilities are endless on what you could do with these super fun and bright Lilly Pulitzer inspired letters.

Pocket Tees

Hey Hey there readers. If you follow us on instagram {@fivetimesfun} I hope that you will have noticed a few of our posts about Pocket Tees. Well we think we have left you in suspense for quite enough time now. Without further adieu we would like to introduce you to....

Five Times Fun's Pocket Tees. Now For Sale!

We have discussed fabric, t-shirts, sizes, every little detail possible to have come up with these perfect pocket tees created and customized just for you! So here is Charlie being the best boyfriend ever and modeling some of our tanks and tees for you!

 

Tanks - $10.00 

 

Short Sleeves -$12.00

Long Sleeves - $15.00

Please let us know if you are interested in purchasing a Pocket Tee by emailing Taylor5921@aol.com or commenting below. We can not wait to create Pocket Tees just for you :) 

Spring Pastels

Now that it is {finally} almost spring, there are lots of pastels coming out and I want them all!

We always said we love fashion all the way from J.Crew and pearls to Nasty Gal and studs, so here are our favorite spring pastels from a variety of brands {at a variety of prices}!

Gap:

THESE SHOES!

Nasty Gal:

Tobi

          

Free People:

      

Assorted Accessories!

And there you have it! Hope you enjoyed our favorite pastels so far this season.

xo

groop dealz steals

Here are some of our favorite "steals" from groopdealz this week! Check them out soon because the offer doesn't last long. 

Patterned leggings only $10

Small heart key necklace only $3.00

20 funny Valentines $15

Adorable personalized nursery wall art $10

 

iPhone cases $13

Skin care routine

In a recent post about random products that are good for your skin I listed a few things that are probably around your house that you can easily implement into your skin care routine! After trying a few different combinations of these products I have found the perfect combination of products that I really love. Keep reading if you are interested in seeing how I combined the previously mentioned products!

As previously mentioned using these products can leave your skin red or irritated for an hour or so after using them so I recommend doing these things at night when your skin will have time to recover before applying makeup. 

MY ROUTINE:

Remove make up with an olay face wipe {4-in-1 daily face cloth} before using any of these products. Removing makeup from the skin is like starting with a clean slate and will allow the products to actually clean your skin and get into your pores instead of simply removing the makeup. Once my skin is free of most of my makeup I cleanse my skin with my cleanser recipe.

My cleanser "recipe": Combine a quarter size amount of Cetaphil cleanser with two drops of lemon juice and gently apply to skin in circular motions. Rinse off with luke warm water.

Now that my makeup is definitely all gone, the next step is to exfoliate. Your skin type and sensitivity will determine how often your skin should be exfoliated. Some people can exfoliate daily without any irritation and some can only exfoliate once a week. With my skin so dry at the moment I have been exfoliating every other day.

My exfoliator "recipe": Combine 1TBSP of baking soda with a few drops of warm water and a drop of Vitamin E oil. Rub this combination all over your damp skin {avoiding your eye area} in circular motions for as long as you feel necessary {don't exceed 5 minutes}. Once you are done exfoliating rinse your skin with luke warm water and make sure none of the baking soda granules are still on your skin. 

Now that your pores are open and clean, use some kind of toner to do a last cleaning and close the pores to avoid dust or dirt getting back into your pores. My favorite toner at the moment is by simple and it is a "soothing facial toner" that is 100% alcohol free.

I apply this with small gauze pads as they are not as absorbent as cotton balls. I was noticing a while back that a majority of my toner was being absorbed by the cotton ball and wasting the product before I could even apply it to my skin. 

Once I have toned my skin I like to apply a moisturizer Vitamin E combination to help moisturize my skin and reduce acne scarring. The moisturizer I am IN LOVE WITH right now is the Clinique "moisture surge extended thirst relief" it is quite pricey but it is so thick and it absorbs straight into my skin which I love. If you go to any Clinique counter they will give you a sample to try before committing to the product. I use about a dime sized amount of moisturizer and a TEENY TINY drop of vitamin E oil. The oil is incredibly thick and sticky so you really only need a small drop. Before applying the combination to my face I rub the moisturizer and oil together in my fingers and then apply all over my face.

After applying the moisturizer {and letting it soak in!} I apply a combination of baking soda and lemon juice to any pimples or problem areas on my face. Depending on how many blemishes you have on your skin will determine the amount of "zit zapper" that you need but make sure the consistency is thick and pastey. I leave this on my skin all night to help reduce inflammation and clear out my infected pores.

When I wake up in the morning I use my cleanser recipe to remove the "zit zapper" and any dust, dirt, or bacteria my skin has accumulated throughout the night!

Thanks for reading xo

*none of the above photos are our own*

Not-So-Common Products For Your Skin

If you are anything like me, this crazy polar vortex {huh?} that has been encompassing the country has left your skin and lips very dry. I have been researching many different kinds of natural exfoliants that can help with acne as well {two birds, one stone}!

The first not-so-common products that I have discovered is baking soda it has TONS of uses beyond what you expect in the kitchen.

• Baking soda can be used as a face wash when combined with warm water, it will create a thick paste that is perfect as a gentle cleanser. 
• When rubbed into your skin in gentle circular strokes it also acts as an exfoliant. If you have dry skin at the moment this is the perfect way to help rid your skin of dead cells and dry skin. If you already have a cleanser that you love {or you need a little more strength than just water}, add a little baking soda to the cleanser before washing your face. 
• Last but not least I have found that if you leave the thick paste {of water and baking soda} on your face for 5 to 10 minutes it acts as a face mask; helping fight acne and remove black heads!

Next up, lemon juice! The acidity in lemon juice is perfect as a natural astringent to help unclog pores.

• Use lemon juice as or in your cleanser. Consuming lemon juice orally hasn't been proven to be as effective as direct application to the skin. 
• The acidity in lemon juice also acts as a natural exfoliant as it helps remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. This is the perfect exfoliant for someone whose skin is too raw to use any kind of exfoliator with texture.

My new favorite is Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin which means it can easily cross the cell membrane and and absorb locally. I bought pure Vitamin E oil at CVS or Walgreens for less than $8.00 and it will last me FOREVER. I have been using it for about 3 months now and you can barely tell I have used any at all.

• Vitamin E {like many other vitamins} is great not only just for acne but for your body in general. Vitamin E is associated with healthy skin and reduced inflammation.
• Vitamin E has also been proven to help reduce scarring {including acne scarring}.

Using these products can leave your skin red or irritated for an hour or so after using them. I recommend doing these things at night which will allow your skin time to recover before applying makeup.

Groop Dealz: 2

This week we found 5 awesome finds for all under $5.00! Check out these awesome Groop Dealz before they are gone! Only TWO days until these awesome deals are removed from the site {and probably less before they are sold out}. They also have great stocking stuffers and holiday items on deal this week!

Stackable Chevron Rings

Christmas Decals-- PERFECT for mason jars!

Chevron Decals

Bangles perfect for stacking (many color options!)

Aztec bangles -- add some color to your stack!

Black Friday Crafting Coupons

For any of you craaazzzzzyyyy black friday shoppers, we found some great deals for you! If any of you want to try some of our DIY's for EVEN CHEAPER than we did them, tomorrow is the day to hit up these deals!!

World Market

Starting TODAY {online} & TOMORROW World Market has a great Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sale. Stores open at 7am Friday and 8am Saturday and Sunday. I would recommend purchasing - MASON JARS {$0.99-$19} and ornaments are 25% off {incase you want to use ornaments for snow globes}. Also if you want to give away some of your diy creations, all holiday wrap and baskets are Buy 1 Get 1 Free.

*literally every craft we do uses mason jars, they would be a fantastic investment at this low price if your planning on trying any of our ideas*

 

JOANNs

Incase you readers haven't noticed my craft store of choice is JOANNs. I lahhhhvvvvv it! JOANNs usually has great deals and they are always updating their apple/android app with new coupons for use. But this black Friday JOANNs has decided to bring it up a notch. Literally everything is on sale! Stores open Friday at 6am and Saturday at 7am. JOANNs has 60% off any one regular-priced item {valid till Dec. 1st} 25% off your total purchase {from 6am-Noon on Fri. and another for Sat.}, 50% off any one regular-priced item {valid all day Fri. and another for Sat.} In addition to al these great coupons {available here!} there are also great discounts on fabrics, tule, ribbon, fabric quarters, and organizational items. 

*a majority of craft materials have come from JOANNs, so if you have a store nearby and you want to try a diy.... jump on this!*

 

Michaels

Although Michaels is not my favorite craft store {no reason, I just personally love JOANNS} they still have fantastic deals for Black Friday. Stores open 7am Friday and 8am Saturday. Michaels has 30% off entire purchase including sales {7am-noon}, 40% off entire regular purchase {noon-10... excludes sale} 25% off entire purchase including sales {8am-noon), 50% off any one regular price item {noon-10}. For any of you post turkey dinner shoppers, Michaels is open 4pm-2am and has 30% off entire purchase including sale items.

*Michaels has great deals and great items for purchase.... check it out and go get your craft on!*

 

Let us know how you do on your Black Friday crafting purchases! We hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving & enjoy your shopping tonight and tomorrow.

xo