Adventures of Herman

Friday Five

By sarahheiman

February 12, 2021February 11, 2021

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Make it Black, BHM and more

1. Make It Black: I discovered this initiative via ColourPop, but many additional beauty brands are participating, including Briogeo, UOMA Beauty, NYX, Morphe, and Maybelline. Founded by UOMA Beauty owner and Pull Up for Change creator Sharon Chuter, the initiative’s goal is to have meaningful conversation around the word Black, which has multiple negative meanings built into its definition. Words matter. 100% of proceeds from Make it Black products by participating brands will support Black founders in the early stage of their businesses. Learn more here and shop the products here. I ordered a few things myself!

Stitch Fix: February 2021 Review

By sarahheiman

In Style

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

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Market & Spruce Paulsen Brushed Knit Top | Stitch Fix

More Cozy Stitch Fix Pieces

It’s been months since I last received a Stitch Fix [affiliate link]! I actually meant to reschedule this Fix for a later date but forgot to do so before it was too late. No matter—I’ve maybe bought one piece of clothing since my last Fix, so I decided some new cozy items might be fun. By the way, I’ve been wearing the joggers from my last Fix constantly!

Here’s a peek at what my stylist selected for me:

Juvia’s Place Mini Haul

By sarahheiman

In Beauty

February 9, 2021

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My First Few Juvia’s Products

Juvia’s Place is a brand that’s been all over Instagram makeup accounts for quite some time now. The makeup has been on my to-try list because I always see beauty lovers rave about their colorful eyeshadow palettes.

Two palettes, two lip products

ColourPop x Animal Crossing: New Horizons Haul

By sarahheiman

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February 7, 2021

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An Adorable ColourPop Collab

As soon as I heard that ColourPop was launching an Animal Crossing: New Horizons makeup collab, I wanted to try to buy at least a couple items. I played SO MUCH ACNH last year—during the pandemic, it became a huge part of my life. Daily check-ins in on my island, decorating the place, completing tasks, chatting with cute villagers, collecting items…it’s very much my kind of game.

January Empties

By sarahheiman

In Beauty&Skin Care

February 1, 2021January 31, 2021

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First Beauty Empties of 2021

Happy first beauty empties post of the year! I didn’t use up a ton of products, but there are a couple good ones here, including a beloved mask. My photos aren’t great because I took them on our first real snowy day of the season, so I didn’t have good natural lighting.

Friday Five

By sarahheiman

In Beauty&Friday Five&Justice&Skin Care

January 29, 2021January 28, 2021

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A New Administration!

1. Welcome, President Biden & Vice President Harris!! Things felt touch and go here in DC after the domestic terrorist insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. I was nervous leading up to and even after President Joe Biden and MADAM Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in on January 20. I desperately hoped that everyone would remain safe throughout Inauguration Day and beyond. Fortunately it all went smoothly, though a week later we still have fencing and razor wire around the Capitol and thousands of National Guard troops are here to stay through mid-March. I’m still hoping things will be peaceful, but I’m positive there will be more violent plots. Anyway, for now, please enjoy this awesome yard sign created by some neighbors. Fantastic!

Some Thoughts

By sarahheiman

In Random

January 7, 2021

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I just posted this over on my orchid blog, and I’m sharing it here as well. It’s hard to process yesterday’s sickening insurrection on the U.S. Capitol Building by domestic terrorists. I’m here to state some of my own thoughts about yesterday’s disgusting events.

Image credit: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

December 2020 Empties

By sarahheiman

In Beauty&Skin Care

December 31, 2020January 2, 2021

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Final Empties of 2020

I’m not sad to see this year go. I probably say that every year, but 2020 needs to get right the fuck outta town…we’re done here. I’m also done with a bunch of products, so let’s take a look at what I emptied at the end of 2020:

2020 Beauty Favorites

By sarahheiman

In Beauty&Skin Care

December 30, 2020

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A Few Faves from a Garbage Year

Despite 2020 being a stinking trash fire of a year, there were some brights spots in beauty. I’ve selected four makeup and four skin care faves from 2020! Note that only a couple of these products came out this year; most are simply products that I personally started using in 2020.

Let’s do this!

Natasha Denona Glam Eyeshadow Palette

O M G how I love this palette. I’ve been using it quite a bit ever since I got it using a Sephora VIB rewards gift card. Too many palettes these days lean warm for my taste, so I absolutely love that Natasha Denona released a neutral/cool palette. This is probably my favorite beauty product of the year.