Hi Friends! I’m Natalie Mason. I live in Charleston, SC and I am mom to Sterling 12 , Frances Moon 8 and our mini golden doodle Dolly.

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Loving Lately

Feb 9, 2017

I wanted to share a few items I have been loving lately. 

Herbivore Blue Tansy Mask

I first read about this mask on Goop.  It was on the list as one of the 9 best “clean” face masks.  I have used it a few times and really like it.  It is a clarifying and cooling face mask.  It feels similar to the Tata Harper face mask when you apply it, super lightweight.  I feel like my skin looked so fresh and bright following using it.

I liked the face mask from Herbivore so much I went back and picked up this Moon Fruit Cream.  I have used it the past two nights and so far I like it.  I will report back after a few more uses.   It is an overnight treatment that gently resurfaces and hydrates your skin with fruit enzymes.   The herbivore line is great because it has no parabans or harmful ingredients in their products.

Moon Fruit

Shift Dress

I stopped in Madewell this week and found the cutest shift dress.   You all know my love for a shift dress:)  This one fits great and I love the green color.  It also comes in navy.  I am wearing the small.  

I also tried on this dress,  I ended up just getting the shift dress but really liked this one as well.

Floral Dress

Alterna Dry Oil Mist

I recently bought this hair oil and I am hooked.  It is a dry oil so it is a little different from regular oil.  You can spray in your hair while it is wet or dry.  I find it makes my hair sleeker and I love the smell.

Anna Beck Ring

I ended up buying this ring a few weeks when I saw it was on sale.  I love all Anna Beck Designs.  They are great everyday pieces.  The ring is currently 40% off.

also wearing watch | white bracelet | gold bracelet

Goop Beauty

You all know I love my girl GP.  I have really enjoyed reading this book at night.  Not only is it filled with great beauty and skincare stuff but also some great recipes.

Stripe Tee

Tee shirts and blouses with jeans are my go to daily outfit when I am not in my workout clothes.  I recently found this “whisper tee” and I am loving it.  The fit is great, not too fitted or too loose.  I like that the material is not too thin and has some stretch to it.  I am wearing a size small.

It also comes in several solid colors (gray, black and white). 

Whisper Tee Solid

Speaking of stripes I just ordered this stripe blouse.  I love the classic black/white stripes.

Joie Stripe Blouse

Tassel Earrings

I am loving these shorter tassel earrings.  

The Lumineers

I have always loved the Lumineers but lately they are all I want to listen to. 

This entire album is amazing.

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Loving Lately

Oct 18, 2016

Jane Iredale Lip Gloss

I had several requests to share my lip color after my chemical peel.  It is from a new to me line called Jane Iredale that I am loving.   I am wearing the shade “craving” and it is a great everyday neutral shade.   One side is a matte lip color and the other side is a clear gloss you apply over the top.  The color really stays on too. 

Poncho

I am loving ponchos right now.  I found this one yesterday, I especially liked the colors and fringe detail.

Ugg Boots

My sister just bought these and after seeing hers I immediately ordered a pair.  They are so comfy.  They come in brown, black, and navy.

Cooking for Jeffery

I am beyond excited Ina Garten has a new cookbook coming out next week.  Her cookbooks are my all time favorites.  You can’t go wrong with any of her recipes.

Chanel Blush in Golden Sun

I have the hardest time with blush most colors just don’t look right on me so I end up using a bronzer.  This is the perfect mix of blush and bronzer.  The color is amazing on, it makes your skin just look refreshed and sun kissed.  I will be wearing this year round.

Vince Blouse

I bought this blouse last week while I was in Charlotte.  I am a sucker for white blouses.  This one has the cutest back.  I am packing her for NYC and I will try and post some pictures then so you can see the fit!  It also comes in black.  They are just great basic blouses that you can easily dress up or down.

Drop Earrings

I have these earrings in the multi colored option and love them.  They are light weight and look good with so many outfits.  I am loving the two new colors they just released especially the grey!

Vince Sweater

Nordstrom Rack has been getting in some really great Vince pieces.  My mom had this sweater while I was home visiting and I loved it so much I ordered it.  It is the perfect length with leggings and almost 60% off.

also comes in charcoal.  

I am wearing the Oatmeal color in a size xs.

Scarf | Leggings | Slippers

Jacquard Scarf

The juniors section is my new favorite spot to buy scarves.  The quality of the BP Junior’s ones really surprised.  They are large and the material is really nice.  This is a new one, I am partial to neutral colors because they go with so much.  This one comes in tan and gray.

Ugg Slippers

I about freaked when I saw Ugg had leopard calf hair slippers and they are on sale!! 

Mara Hoffman Shirtdress also available HERE

I am slightly obsessed with all Mara shirt dresses and I heard a nasty rumor that she is no longer going to be making this style anymore:(  The fit on these is so great.  They are perfect for church, work or play.  I wore this to church Sunday with heels then slipped into flats for brunch.  Super versatile.  I wear a size small in this style.  I love both these colors but I went with the darker colors for fall.

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Loving Lately

Oct 22, 2015

Jeffery Campbell Ballet Flats

I still love the lace up ballet flat trend.  The navy and wine colors are perfect for Fall.  Plus they are not crazy expensive.

Parker Off Shoulder Top

I am convinced I need this for the holidays.  Love the gold lace.  It is so festive and fun.

Space Dye Sweater Dress

I love simple easy dresses like this one.  The price is great, under $50.

One Kings Lane Leopard Pillows

I just love these pillows, they are leopard but still a neutral.  They are very similar to what we have on our couch in the den.

 

Free People Sweater

This sweater looks so soft. It looks like it would be long enough to wear with leggings and skinny jeans.  It also comes in a beautiful ivory color.

Madewell Grid Scarf

This scarf is so pretty.  The gray and white would go with everything.

Free People Mini Dress

I wore this dress/tunic in blue over the weekend.  It is now out in a black version that I equally love.  It is light weight and I really like the pattern.  Runs pretty TTS.  I am in XS.

 

 

Banana Republic Shirt Dress

I have had some great luck at Banana Republic lately.  This dress reminds me so much of Rebecca Taylor.  It is my favorite shade of blue.  Perfect for work or play.

Polka Dot Blouse

Loft is having 50% off the entire site today.  I ordered a few things including this blouse.  So classic.

Use code HALFTIME

 

Kashmir Glass Set

Shopbop has started adding some great new gifts on their site for the upcoming holidays.  I love these gold glasses.  They would be perfect for water or wine.  I have actually started really enjoying serving wine in different glass types.

Colorblock Wool Jacket

This is such an adorable casual jacket.  I love the colorblock detail.  Also comes in a black and red version.

 

Splendid Booties

I have been looking for a shorter heeled bootie and really like these.  They come in gray in too.

 

Wool Poncho

The neutral colors of this poncho are perfect to toss on over any outfit.

Madewell Tribal Print Dress

I love love love the print of this dress.

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Loving Lately

Sep 16, 2015

 || Beauty Counter Scarlet Lipstick

The perfect red for Fall.  What I love about Beauty Counter lipsticks besides the fact they have no weird chemicals in them is that you can wear them as light or as dark as you want them.

If you don’t want red. Rose is my go to for everyday wear.  I am loving the Scarlet color lately though.

|| Colleen Rothschild Detox Mask

 I love a good mask and try to do one at least once if not twice a week.  Tata Harper had been my favorite, but this one is coming in a close second.  I have been using it a few weeks now and can such a difference in my skin.  It is made with charcoal and clay which are so great for un-clogging pores and detoxifying the skin. 

|| Old Navy Plaid Dress

I picked up this dress this week and just love it.  It also comes in Navy plaid.  I like the looser fit and you can’t beat the price at $25.  I am wearing a size small.

|| Ladies of London

Anyone else excited this show started back??  I am hooked.

|| Loft Autumn Blouse

I picked up this blouse last week while I was in Loft.  I loved it so much I bough the black color too.  It is a great loose blouse and I love the ruffle at the bottom.  

|| Boom Chicka Tropical Popcorn

I have my friend Nicola to thank for getting me addicted to this stuff.  It is so good.  So far Target is the only place I can find it.

|| Sonia Cactus IPhone Case

You might have noticed my new Iphone case in my pics.  I fell in love with the cute cactus design:)

|| Monserat De Lucca Clutch

I am loving this cute clutch.  It comes in gold or silver and is only $45.


|| Vince Camuto Poncho Cape 

I saw this in the Nordstrom magazine and fell in love with it. I love the colors and the pattern.

|| Steve Madden Raela Pump

I love these Steve Madden Pumps, especially the tie detail.  They come in 5 colors but I really love the nude.

|| Nest Hearth Candle

I love any and all Nest Candles.  This one smells like Fall/Winter and I just love it.

These always make a great hostess gift.

 

|| Loft Calf hair Bracelet

I will adding this to my Fall bracelet stack.  Love the leopard and gold.  It also comes in a black leather as well.

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Loving Lately

Aug 13, 2015

Wanted to share a few things I am loving lately.

Madewell Embroidered Dress

The embroidery detail is so pretty on this dress.

Size down I found this ran on the large side.  I am wearing a size 2.

Rebecca Minkoff Sandals

I have been living in these sandals.  Love the nude color.  They also come in black.

a view of them on as well.

It’s a 10 Hair Products

I am hooked on these hair products.  They make my hair so soft and sleek.  Honestly they are my favorite I have tried.  I love the shampoo + conditioner and leave in conditioner.  They smell amazing too.

West Elm Curtains

These are curtains I ordered for my dining room. They just arrived and I love them!

Nike 5.0 Running Shoes

I ordered these shoes during the anniversary sale and I have been loving them.  My old ones were in bad shape.  These are so light weight and honestly feel so much better for running.

I wore them to the zoo yesterday and walked in them all day- super comfortable.

Also wearing my favorite Free People Tee ( I own three they are the best tees).

Moon Cheese

I randomly bought these at a Starbucks one day when I was starving and I am now obsessed.  They are addictive and 100% cheese no other ingredients.  They have three different flavors | Cheddar, Gouda and Pepper-jack, they all are amazing.

Stella and Dot Earrings

I bought these at my friend’s trunk show last week.  What I love is you can wear them 4 different ways.  


La Vie Bohme Yoga Mat

Once school starts back I have decided I am going to get back into Yoga. I feel so much better when I do it.  Love this mat.

Sam Edleman Fringe Booties

I so need these for Fall.  They also come in black.

Faux Shearling Vest

I love this vest and the price, it is under $80.  Would be so cute with leggings this fall.

Abstract Sea Art

Love the beautiful blue colors.

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Loving Lately

Jun 26, 2014

A few things I am loving lately below.  What I am not loving is the fact that I have a Summer cold, hoping it goes away soon!!

Tie Dye.  Just got this Joie Sweater (on sale) and love it.

// Joie Tie Dye Sweater

The new Lacroix flavors only out at Target.  I  bought them all to try and I will report back with my favorites.

Summer Salads.  Now that it is Summer I have been all about fresh salads.  Two of my favorites:  Caprese + Kale Caesar with Chickpea Croutons (under recipes tab)

The fact that Sterling saw the small grocery carts and said ” oh, so that is what those small carts are for, my baby”  and yes he calls Frances his baby:)  I let him push her for a few minutes and it was too funny.  Frances actually loved it.

The Tory Burch Calita Dress, it is even cuter in person and onsale- but beware it is on the short at least for me and I am almost 5’10. I am wearing a size small.  Love the neckline, its the perfect Summer tunic!

\Tory Burch Calita Dress

Vibrant Food Cookbook.  I am a cookbook hoarder love them all, this is my new favorite cookbook filled with gorgeous pictures and recipes.

This Airhead Candy from Target, it is enough to give me cavities but so worth it.

 I bought it for Sterling but ate half the pack go figure.

\ Equipment Kyle Top


\ Target Palm Bikini

Target does it again.  This suit shocked me, cute fit, great price.  Bottoms run small or at least they did on me, I got a medium in the top and a large in the bottoms- I like coverage on my bum.

Grace Atwood’s Collection with Baublebar, its real good. One of my favorites, it’s the kind of necklace that would go with anything!

\ The Crystal Pheasant Bib

I also love this ring and its only $28!!  Such a steal !

 

The fact that Frances Moon turned 7 months yesterday.  I can’t get enough of her.  She truly has the sweetest demeanor and is such a scrumptious baby.


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Good reminder sometimes.

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  1. Love it all! Don't even know what to comment on 😉 I'm dying to try your kale caesar, I need to make it soon and that necklace is so gorgeous! Have a great day!

  2. Nat says:

    Caprese salad in the summer is the best!! Can't believe Frances is already 7 months old!! She and Sterling are starting to look alike- love her in the little cart.

  3. Dina says:

    I bought all 3 La Croix last weekend, love them all! The TB dress is awesome, just can't justify $195 on a summer dress though 🙁 Can't wait for the kale salad recipe. Happy Thursday!

  4. I love Frances sitting in that chair! She is the happiest baby, and her smile says it all! Cute suit too — I would never guess it's from Target!

  5. Where do you shop for Frances Moon's clothes, she always looks so cute, and I would love other options than Carter's!

  6. Frances Moon is one of the CUTEST babies I have ever seen. Such a sweet little baby!! xo

  7. Always looking for salad recipes and I am obsessed with tomatoes so that looks delish! Can't leave without mentioning that Frances is the cutestttt baby <3

  8. Frances looks so adorable in her little peacock chair, I can't believe she's already 7 months!! And I'm loving all of your recent purchases, especially the Target bikini and TB dress!

  9. We are still waiting on our tomatoes to harvest! But when it is time, that is all we eat. Caprese at every meal! Best time of the year. I have that swimsuit too! I actually posted about it today with its lookalike much more expensive counterpart. Always love reading your blog. It is my morning routine! Your food pictures I swear are food porn! They always look so delicious!

    http://www.allthingsbigandsmallblog.com/2014/06/the-look-for-less-beachwear.html

  10. I love La Croix water. I've tried the mango and apricot so far; my Target was out of passion fruit the other day.

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