Apartment Tour

Welcome to our adorable apartment! Any time I post pictures of my closet, my shoes or even my bedside table on Instagram I get lots of requests to see more, so here ya have it!

This apartment is fairly new for my two besties and I! We were in another place down the street for two years, but moved here in May and absolutely LOVE it! There is SO much more space, laundry in unit, awesome natural light, an open kitchen and most importantly bigger and better CLOSETS!

All of the furniture pieces in this little slice of heaven have been carefully and thoughtfully picked out by the three of us! We have gotten a TON off craigslist, facebook "yardsale" groups and on sale at places like Target, Homegoods and Marshalls. Just goes to show that you can decorate and make a place feel like "home" even on a budget! 

Have a great Tuesday! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Show & Tell Tuesday / EarlyThrow Back Thursday

Welcome to a new series!

Every Thursday I am going to be "throwing it back" and revamping/re-introducing a past post! Some of ya'll are new, and haven't had a chance to see all of the content on MsCourtneyLeighB, so here is your chance to make sure you don't miss out on the really good stuff! I have updated all the links and if any of the items were not longer in stock I have put in this year's version!

Oh, and for those of you who are confused because today is Tuesday and not Thursday, I have not totally lost my mind! I decided to bring together my "Show and Tell Tuesday" and "Throw Back Thursday" this week because I will be a tad bit busy on Thursday to be putting up a blog post!

#TurkeyTakesPriority

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If you live in New England, or somewhere cold like I do, you see the L.L Bean Boot EVERYWHERE in the wintertime. These boots have been around for decades and are truly a staple in any winter wardrobe. While you may think I'm crazy for talking about Bean Boots in October (November) I'm really just looking out for my awesome followers. I made the mistake last year of waiting too long to buy my Bean Boots. I was going to ask for them for Christmas and by the end of November they were GONE. Every color, every style, practically every size... GONE. I got them on back order and ended up getting them delivered in March! I got to wear them maybe once or twice. Soooo this year I am looking forward to getting lots of good use out of my favorite winter boots. 

**UPDATE: luckily at this time they are still in stock, but do not wait, the Christmas rush is coming and they will go!**

Below are some outfit ideas I compiled for how to wear your Bean Boots, but honestly they can be worn with just about anything. Remember that they are snow boots, not Louboutins. You do not need to make a huge fashion statement with them, you just need to keep your feet dry and warm

Outfit #1: Top // Vest // Pants // Black Bean Boot

Outfit #2: Top // Pullover // Jeans // Brown Bean Boot

Outfit #3: Top // Vest // Jeans // Navy Bean Boot 

Bean Boot Round up:

1. Order NOW. They run true to size, but sell out fast, so get yours now. They are made in Maine, one pair at a time, so you best believe that your Bean Boots will be coming to you made with love!

2. Buy the L.L Bean Boot liners. These sherpa liners add extra comfort and warmth to your boots, and also help with the wear and tear of the sole. The bottom is constructed with EVA foam for comfort and the soft shearling helps to regulate foot temperature.

3. Want to know how to tie your boots? Read here, thanks Prep Avenue! 

4. And don't forget to get some cozy socks:) While I wish I could say I'm completely kidding with this entire post, that summer is just around the corner and that we should all go out and shop for Jack Rogers, we can't because WINTER IS COMING. So we might as well prepare! 

Below are some of my fav socks! 

Top Row: J.Crew

Bottom Row: Old Navy 

As always, thanks for reading! Enjoy your Bean Boots! 

xx

Courtney Leigh

Show & Tell Tuesday: The Simplified Planner

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Emily Ley is the leader of organization, the captain of keeping calm and carrying on and the seeker of a simpler life. Emily Ley is my hero, and here is why:

'The Simplified Planner is a beautiful, joyful agenda for busy women in all seasons of life. Designed minimally on purpose, its open pages serve as a fresh start every day. We believe margin matters, and our mission is to inspire women to organize, simplify, and carve white space for the good stuff of life. The daily edition covers 12 months (with one day per page and shared weekend pages) and features a wire-o binding and luxurious Mohawk Via paper.'

I seriously cannot recommend this planner enough! I love how organized it keeps me and how much I can fit on every page for each day/week! There is endless room for lists, scheduling, reminders, meal prep etc! I have included some of the "specs" to give ya'll more information, but be sure to check out Emily's site to see more adorable colors/patterns and accessories!

  6.75 x 9 inches (7.75 x 9" including binding)

  Beautiful, thick Mohawk Via paper

  Space for schedule, to-do, notes and dinner

  One day per page and shared weekend pages

  Hourly schedule spots from 6am - 9pm

  Full month views

  Inspirational quotes throughout

  Simple color on each page

  Gold colored, sturdy wire-o binding

  Hard, coated cover with gold foil detailing

  Protective gold corners

  Navy interior

  Pocket inside the front cover

  Colorful, sturdy mylar tabs

  Navy + gold keepsake box

  Imported

I have also shared some of my favorite accessories that I have paired with my planner to keep the creative juices flowing! Be sure to get your Emily Ley Simplified Planner in time for the New Year! #HowIsItAlready2017

Left // Right // Bottom

P.S.

I know ya'll didn't think the Simplified Planner could get ANY better but... they now MONOGRAM! #ImInLove

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And last but not least:

Not only is Emily a total #GirlBoss with her Simplified Planner empire along with having THREE little babies, but she is also an author! Her new book, Grace Not Perfection, is super inspiring and gives great reminder that we are what we repeatedly do.

'Somewhere along the way, we decided we wanted to do it all and do it all perfectly. We uphold the perfect image, raise perfect children, and chase perfect dreams on perfect journeys. But chasing perfect has left us exhausted and empty. By slowing down and making intentional choices to simplify, we can choose what matters and step off the hamster wheel. Grace Not Perfection is a life-giving standard that allows joy—real, flawed, messy joy— to find us in the beautiful mess of life.'

I hope you enjoyed this Show & Tell Tuesday featuring the Emily Ley Simplified Planner!

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Show & Tell Tuesday: Makeup Removing Routine

I ALWAYS take off my makeup before I go to bed. ALWAYS. This has been a good habit of mine that luckily hasn't been broken and I can honestly say that my face and skin are so much better off because of it. Throughout the years I have had a lot of trial and error with different makeup brands, especially when it comes to the different products I use to remove my makeup. It has become increasingly obvious to me how important it is to buy good quality products that you are going to be applying to your face. Although I do like to mix things up and try out new products when it comes to my makeup, I will say that my end of the night routine really hasn't changed and I don't plan on making any edits! It is a pretty perfect process and an all-star set of products if you ask me!

Step One: I use an ELF brand makeup removing cloth to initially take off all my makeup. These are great for a couple of reasons. They are awesome for stubborn and hard to reach areas (especially when I have a heavy smoky eye or a lot of mascara on) and they also are pretty mild in fragrance. What I love most about these is that they are super inexpensive. I was spending $6.00+ on Neutrogena makeup cloths and I found that not only were they making me break out, but they also dried up really easily when the packaging was left slightly opened. The ELF cloths have a clip shut closure which helps to keep them lasting longer and they are only $3.00!

Step Two: Next I use the Clean & Clear facewash to gently wash off any residue left on my face. This wash doesn't clog your pores and is hypoallergenic. As a bonus it has ginseng and vitamin C which really do explode and give you nice burst of energy! I always feel invigorated and refreshed after I was my face with this Clean & Clear cleanser. Bonus: it is sold at most drugstores in a travel size so I have an extra in my gym bag and with me when I travel!

Step Three: After I use my cleanser I use the Origins scrub to push out any dead skin or dirt on my face. I don't use this every night, but I will say that it is not like the majority of scrubs. It is a lot more gentle and exfoliates and refines your skin at the same time. What is unique about Origins is that they really do have a "no ouch" philosophy. Their products do such a great job at keeping your skin calm and free of redness of discoloration.

Step Four: This is the newest step to be added to my routine. I was actually given this Elixir as a gift and have completely fallen in love with it. Nativo Skincare is a newer brand, but quickly becoming popular for its organic ingredients and essential oils that provide a healing power to clear blemishes, scar tissue and calm your complexion. Nativo's Elixir smells wonderful and is so calming to put on your face at the end of a hard day's work.

Step Five: Towards the end of my makeup removing routine I like to moisturize and let me skin soak up and absorb Neutrogena's hypoallergenic moisturizer. As a plus this is also fragrance and alcohol free AND reasonably priced.

Step Six: Right before I get into bed  I apply a second round of moisturize onto my face. This is especially important in the winter and dry months of the year when the heat can dry out your skin while you are sleeping. The Hydro Boost is so lightweight and really "quenches" your skin before you lay your head down for the night. Like the majority of Neutrogena's products, the Hydro Boost is oil free, dye free, fast absorbing, ideal for all skin types and is clinically proven to keep skin hydrated for 48 hours!

Another part of my night time routine that wasn't included in my step by step makeup removing routine, but that is vastly important, is to have a humidifier in your room while you are sleeping. I cannot tell you how much my humidifier has helped not only my skin in keeping it refreshed, but also my eyes which get really sore and dry when the heat is turned up in my bedroom. I would definitely recommend a humidifier! Mine was from Target and was under $35. You can find it here!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my step by step makeup removing routine! Any questions, feel free to email me!