At the beginning of this year, I got rid of a huge portion of my beauty collection. Like, really huge. I talk about practicing mindfulness all the time and at the beginning of this year, I’ve decided to start practicing it also when it comes to spending money. This isn’t something I only started to exercise in the beauty department, though. I did the same thing with my closet; I never realized I had so many clothes- some of which…
A few weeks ago I wrote all about my favorite light bases for spring and two that are currently sitting in my bag are Armani’s Luminous Silk and Guerlain’s Meteorites Baby Glow. I’ll promise I’ll try to shut up about these two, just can’t help but love them. I also recently raved about the NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer– it’s my new favorite concealer and one of the very few that won’t crease on my dry skin and lasts all…
A trip out-of-town or a stay-cation? I can hardly believe that Memorial Day weekend is already upon us. You know what this means though, right? Summer is coming. Well, actually, it feels like summer has already arrived. It’s getting hot out here, guys and I am so ready for that glorious extra day off. I’m keeping things low-key this year and won’t be going away, but you know what? I’m not complaining. Even though I won’t be traveling this year, I…
How much effort (and products) does it actually take to look effortless? Up until a few years ago, there wasn’t anything *effortless* about my makeup routine. Although, I do have to say that I’ve gotten pretty good at the cover-conceal-set routine over time. Years of having to deal with acne will do that to you. These days, I have a quite different approach; less is better- especially when it comes to foundation. No secret here: I’ve been obsessing over the Luminous Silk…
In case you couldn’t tell, I have a thing for complexion mists. Face mist is the first product I reach for as soon as I’m done washing my face and yes, I am convinced that my life just wouldn’t be the same without them. To use anytime, anywhere: Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herb and Rosewater and MUN Anarose Hydrating Rose Toner. I can’t tell you how many bottles of the Mario Badescu spray I went through over the…