I Have Something in Common With Carrie! AKA: AnnaSophia Robb at L'Occitane

So, I'm not gonna lie-my oldest daughter will be 13 this summer and the "tween" years have proven to be a bit of a challenge. Don't get me wrong, Pey is a sweetheart: into beauty, fashion, reading, and too much social media for her own good. But I think her changing hormones are affecting us all in ways that we did not foresee.

My beautiful baby girl

Anyway, one of the ways I try to maintain and improve our mother/daughter relationship is by finding fun things that we have in common and can enjoy together. Right now one of those things is the new CW series, The Carrie Diaries, featuring AnnaSophia Robb as a young Carrie Bradshaw. The series is only 3 episodes in, but Peyton was hooked from the first episode, and while I'm on the fence about it {and am still trying to figure out if it's really appropriate for someone her age and maturity level}, I'm willing to watch it with her until I make up my mind about it...

photo via styleiseternal.net

While I'm still waiting to see traces of the Carrie Bradshaw I know and love in the young Carrie portrayed in the show, I have to admit that I think the actress that depicts her, AnnaSophia Robb, is adorable. The February 2013 TeenVogue cover girl, seems really down to earth {though she's been acting for years, she attended regular high school in her hometown of Denver, CO}, and she's a fan of one of my fave skincare brands, L'Occitane {I just featured their luscious Bonne Mere Body Wash here this weekend}!

AnnaSophia was spotted at the L’Occitane en Provence in New York City. She stopped by the shop after appearing on the Today show and was "in a great mood despite the cold weather and was super friendly with the staff!"

Curious to know what she picked up? {I know I am!}...

• Shea Butter Hand Cream (MSRP $28): She loved the Shea Butter Hand Cream and said her hands felt instantly better after putting it on {I can personally attest to the wonderfulness of this luxe hand cream}.

• Pivoine Flora Eau de Toilette (MSRP $20 fo .33 fl. oz): AnnaSophia also adored this scent

• Almond Shower Supple Skin Oil (MSRP $38): AnnaSophia was eager to try out the Almond Shower Supple Skin Oil {They had me at "almond"!}

• Shea Butter Ultra-Rich Body Cream (MSRP $42): She was also excited about this cream since it’s so cold right now

• Lavender Organic Hand Purifying Gel (MSRP $7) and Lavender Foaming Bath (MSRP $34): She grabbed three of the Lavender Organic Hand Purifying Gel and two Lavender Foaming Baths, which she was thrilled to try.

Sounds like a pretty good haul to me! What do you think?

AnnaSophia Robb shops for beauty products at L’Occitane en Provence in New York City

What's your favorite L'Occitane product? Which of her selections will you be adding to your wish list? My inquiring mind wants to know! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think! Until next time...