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My Spring Skincare Routine


I realized the other day that, despite frequently getting compliments on my complexion, I have never shared what I do to keep my skin looking its best. My skin is slightly oily & not prone to breakouts, so I feel like I kind of hit the genetic lottery there. That being said, as I get older, I am worried about wrinkles, sun spots, & loss of firmness, so I’m more careful about my routine. Keep in mind that everyone’s skin is different, so what works for me may not work for you. It’s also important to listen to what your skin needs – sometimes it’s a little more sensitive, or needs more moisture, etc.

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Spring 2019 Box of Style

Happy Friday friends! I got my Spring 2019 Box of Style a few weeks ago & wanted to share, because it was a really good one! I started receiving the Box of Style in Fall 2016 & have been anxiously awaiting my new box every season since! The Box of Style is a specially curated selection of fashion & beauty finds from Rachel Zoe that retails for only $99.99. The Spring 2019 Box contained almost $500 worth of products, so it is such a good deal! And who doesn’t want items personally selected by Rachel Zoe? In support of International Women’s Day, the Spring 2019 Box contains 5 great items from female-founded brands.

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My Fall Beauty All-Stars!

beauty favoritesHappy Friday friends! I wanted to pop in quickly today & share the beauty products that I’ve been loving lately. These beauty favorites are my go-to, use everyday, holy grail items!  Plus, Sephora‘s Holiday Bonus VIB Beauty Insider event starts today, so a lot of these items are on sale!  All Sephora Beauty Insiders get 15% off with the code BIBONUS. Don’t worry if you aren’t a Beauty Insider, you can still join here & enjoy the sale!

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Sephora Beauty Insider Appreciation Event

Last week Sephora announced a surprise sale – the Sephora Beauty Insider Appreciation Event!  Sephora has 3 tiers in their loyalty program – Rouge, VIB, & Insider.  This surprise sale was open to Rouge members last week & opened to VIB & Insiders yesterday.  Rouge members get 20% off, VIB members get 15% off, & Insiders get 10% off.  You can use the codes multiple times in Sephora stores, but only once online.  If you aren’t a Beauty Insider, it’s not too late to join & enjoy the benefits of this sale.  Today I wanted to pop in & share some of my beauty favorites that are on sale & what I’m picking up from the sale.  The sale ends 9/3/18, so happy shopping!

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BITE Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick Review

For someone who is such a beauty junkie, a have a surprisingly limited selection of lipsticks.  I tend to stick with glosses or tinted chapsticks that I don’t have to reapply using a mirror because, inevitably, I will have to reapply several times a day.  I also just prefer the texture of a gloss over a cream or matte lipstick.  Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test the new Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick from BITE Beauty.  Made with natural monoi butter and coconut oil, the liquid lipstick promises to go on creamy, dry to a semi-glaze finish, & last all day.  The Amuse Bouche Liquified Lipstick is available in 18 wearable shades, from a soft rose to bright poppy.

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Laura Mercier Lightstruck Prismatic Glow Palette Review

I’ve been trying out the new Laura Mercier’s new Lightstruck Prismatic Glow Palette for the last few weeks & am sharing all of my thoughts on it with you today!  The Lightstruck Prismatic Glow Palette is a limited edition palette of cream highlighters that is available exclusively at Sephora.  Its 5 cream shades are designed to mimic the way light reflects & refracts to create a holographic glow.CONTINUE READING

Spring Nail Colors

With spring comes the desire to refresh just about every aspect of my life.  I’ve been slowing cleaning out my closet, replacing the dark, heavy sweaters with bright, cheerful sundresses.  With a refresh in clothes, comes a refresh in beauty too.  Makeup gets lighter, contouring gives way to highlighting, & updos are more common.  Today, I’m rounding up the top spring trends in nail color to give you a little updated mani inspiration!CONTINUE READING