8/21/19
8/8/19
Review: Sisley Velvet Sleeping Mask
- Express Flower Gel Mask - This is an intensely hydrating mask that feels like a shot of water for your skin. It's cooling and immediately helps to replenish moisture in the skin.
- Black Rose Cream Mask - This one is my personal favorite. It's a thick cream texture that nourishes the skin, plumps, smooths and firms. It's a great mask to wear before a big event or when you need to whip your skin into shape very quickly. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then tissue it off pressing the excess into the skin.
- Radiant Glow Express Mask - For an instant glow, this is the mask to use. It helps to exfoliate, brighten and give the skin a deep cleanse. I love to use this and follow it up with either the Express Flower Gel Mask or the Black Rose Cream Mask.
The Velvet Sleeping Mask is an overnight mask designed to help nourish and restore your skin as you sleep. Normally sleeping masks are a bit too heavy for me to wear overnight, but I was able to use a small amount with no issues and my face didn't feel tacky or stick to my silk pillowcase as I slept (the worst!). I noticed that it immediately calmed my skin after I applied and when I woke up, my skin looked fresh and felt incredibly supple and soft.
In addition to using it overnight, I also love using it as a wipe off mask for a more immediate treatment. I apply a thick layer of the velvety cream and leave it on for 20 minutes. I tissue it off with a warm cloth and press the excess into my skin. My face feels so plump and looks instantly revitalized. For more of my Sisley favorites, scroll through the widget below.
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8/7/19
Space NK GWP Bag Event + My Recommendations
Space NK is having one of their amazing GWP events again starting August 7th and going through August 18th (while supplies last). With every $175 Space NK purchase (either in-store or online), you will receive the above GWP bag valued at over $300! And if you spend an additional $30, you can receive a deluxe gift from Dr. Barbara Sturm. Here is a quick recap of the samples in the bag:
- Chantecaille Blue Light Skincare Solution, Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel, Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt, Bumble & Bumble Fine Hair Styler, Omorovicza Cleansing Foam, Briogeo Don't Despair Repair Deep Conditioning Mask, Mila Moursi Anti Wrinkle Cream, Coola Sunless Tan Firming Lotion, Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser, Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum, Eve Lom Moisture Cream, Oribe Flash Foam Finishing Spray Wax, By Terry Hand Cream, Goldfaden MD Line Smoothing Concentrate, Malin + Goetz Brightening Enzyme Mask, Kat Burki Bio-Correcting Face Creme, Diptyque Do Son Fragrance, Ilia Mascara.
If you need some recommendations of things to pick up during the event, here are 10 of my top picks:
1. Joanna Vargas Daily Serum - I've been through countless bottles of this vitamin c serum - it's like a green juice for your face.
2. Vintner's Daughter - Truly as good as everyone says. It targets so many different concerns and is great for any skin type.
3. Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser - This is an exfoliating cleanser that is gentle enough to be used a few times a week and it makes your skin so smooth and bright.
4. Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm - One of THE best cleansing balms I've ever tried. Creamy and full of rich oils, this cleanser will nourish your skin and give it a deep cleanse.
5. Sunday Riley Good Genes - This serum is one of my all time faves. It targets anti-aging concerns, brightening, firming and you will see results within the first few days.
6. By Terry Mini Baume de Rose Crystalline - I love the By Terry Baume de Rose but I love this gloss version even more.
7. By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Powder - I call this powder my mattifying miracle. If will set your makeup and keep your skin matte all day long.
8. Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector - I am on bottle number two of this bond builder and have been loving how healthy my hair has been looking.
9. Colbert MD Intensity Facial Discs - These exfoliating pads are incredibly strong but will leave your skin so smooth and soft.
10. REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Aging Face Oil - The one face oil I will never be without. It is designed to target anti-aging concerns, but for me I find that it does wonders in helping treat my breakouts.
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8/5/19
A Classic Pair of Workwear Pants
Top - Express | Pants - Express (run big, size down) | Shoes - Villa Rouge | Bag - Gucci | Sunglasses - Le Specs
I've really been enjoying wearing different pants styles instead of jeans recently and came across this pair and loved the silhouette. I wasn't sure they would look as good on as they do online but was so happy to see that they were so flattering! High waisted and super stretchy, they feel like you are wearing pajama pants. Ha! There are no buttons or zippers so they just pull on. The style runs quite big so I sized down and ended up going with the petite length which worked perfectly for my height (5'4"). If you are in the market for a new pair of work pants, these are such a great option!
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8/4/19
July Beauty Favorites
Sharing all my favorite beauty products from the month of July in today's video. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!
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8/3/19
Life Lately on Instagram
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| Jumpsuit | Bag | Earrings | Shoes | Lipstick in "Inappropriate Red" |
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| Sports Bra | Leggings | Slides | Water bottle | Sunglasses |
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| Jumpsuit | Hat (similar) | Wedges | Bag | Sunglasses (similar) |
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| Camisole | Shorts | Loafers | Hat (similar) | Bag (similar) |
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| Dress | Hat | Boots | Bag |
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| Camisole | Skirt | Sandals | Sunglasses | Bag |
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| Top | Jeans | Sandals | Bag |
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| Dress | Sandals | Bag | Sunglasses (similar) | Earrings |
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| Headband | Shirt | Lipstick in "Lady Stardust" |
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| Shirt | Jeans | Shoes | Bag | Headband | Sunglasses (similar) |
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| Blouse | Jeans |
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| Shirt | Shorts | Slides | Bag (similar) | Hat (similar) |
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| Shirt | All makeup linked in this video |
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| Loafers |
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| Top | Leggings | Sneakers | Water bottle | Sunglasses |
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| Dress | Bag | Sunglasses | Sneakers ($30 almost identical version here!) |
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| Top | Jeans | Sandals (similar) | Bag | Sunglasses (similar) | Earrings |
Happy Saturday! I am sharing a quick roundup of all my outfits from Instagram over the past month. Let me know if you have any questions on sizing on any of the pieces I'm wearing.
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8/2/19
My Favorite Shoes of the Summer
Dress - Reformation | Shoes - Zara | Bag - Caterina Bertini (similar here and here) | Sunglasses - Le Specs | Earrings - Lisi Lerch | Ring - Kendra Scott
I wore this dress on my insta-stories the other day and received so many questions about it and wanting to see the full look. The fit and silhouette of this midi dress are absolutely stunning! Because I am not that tall, some midi dresses can look dowdy on me but the fitted bodice and slit up one side make this dress so chic and more my style. If you are not that busty, the smocking on the top is incredibly supportive so no bra is needed.
The shoe MVP of the summer is definitely these clear heels from Zara. To be honest, I am really hoping the clear trend stays around because I absolutely love the look. I have worn these shoes a TON this summer (here are a few of the ways I styled them: with flared jeans, with a red jumpsuit, with mom jeans, with a white jumpsuit, with wide leg pants and with knee length denim shorts, ) and definitely plan to wear them again next year. For more of a subtle clear option, I have these sandals and love how comfortable they are.
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8/1/19
A New Skincare Line Available At Target That Has Impressed Me
As if we need another reason to go shopping at Target! Now there is a new skincare line that they are carrying that really impressed me. It's a clean skincare line called Versed and I have been testing out a few products and had to share my thoughts. The price points are amazing and the quality is phenomenal!
1. Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm - The first product I had to try from the line was the cleansing balm (no surprise there #cleansingbalmlover). The texture is firm but immediately breaks down as soon as you start massaging it into the skin. It turns to an oil and removed every last bit of makeup so easily. I found using a muslin cloth was the best way to rinse it off the face and my skin was left feeling so clean and smooth!
2. Hydration Station Booster with HA - I always have a hydrating serum or essence in my morning and evening routine and this booster was amazing. It may actually be my favorite product out of all three that I tested. It's lightweight, absorbs instantly and gives my skin an instant shot of moisture! I was super impressed with it and even more so when I saw the price was only $20. Such a great deal.
3. Look Alive Hydrating Plumping Mask - If I'm not applying a hydrating serum, then I am using a hydrating mask. Keeping my skin well hydrated and full of moisture is so key to helping my skin stay looking its best. This hydrating plumping mask felt like a spa treatment in a pouch. The texture is a lightweight gel and you can instantly feel it hydrating the skin as soon as you apply it. I've been using this nightly as a way to help replenish the moisture in my skin after playing outside on the deck with Miles almost every day. The summer sun and heat can make my skin even more dehydrated than it is in the winter.
I already have my eye on a few other things from the line that I want to try because these three really impressed me. I linked below all of my picks.
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