Green Dress
I thought I was done with this long, green dress from H&M. I am happy that I didn’t let it go! I paired it with old suede flats and a vintage clutch.
Similar dress- https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0733084002.html
Flats- https://amzn.to/2VxSXnK
Style Your Swimsuit
1.) Jewelry- I only wear real jewelry so that the ocean won't cause any damage. I especially like to wear earrings and a watch to the beach. Earrings bring attention to your face.
2.) Hat- The addition of a hat always brings a sense of style to your look and they shield your face from too much sun. I like masculine straw hats and hats with a wide brim.
3.) Sunglasses- The bigger the better- for obvious reasons! Mine are from Coach. I made sure to add my prescription so that I would feel comfortable wearing them at all times.
4.) Lipstick- I don't wear make up to the beach but a dash of lipstick-especially red lipstick really makes a statement. I am wearing this red in both pictures. I also will do my eyebrows....!
5.) The Bag- Invest in a beach bag that you feel comfortable and stylish in. You don't want to invest in a beach look and then have to carry a plastic bag with your beach gear!
Rugged Boots
When I first bought these boots I thought they looked too new and I couldn't wait for them to get to the point where they are now- dusty and battered looking...Perfect for pairing with a flouncy dress in summer...
Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette Look
I got this look using the Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette, Noontide from ColourPop, Fenty Highlight, NARS lip pencil and Sephora lip colour!
Kat Von D 10 Year Aniversary Palette Look
I really like this KVD palette. For this look I wanted a stronger green and had to dip into my Subculture palette as well. I will repurchase the lipstick that I use in this video for the rest of my life. I never want to be without it- also it smells like cookies...
Black Mom Jeans
I love these jeans. The high waist is not something that I usually go for but I find this fit so flattering. I also love the ragged, unfinished hem at the bottom. I'm sad when I have to wash them because that means they are out of rotation for a few days. I went back to buy another pair and they were sold out in my size black so I bought them in green.
Find them here
Shirt (sold out) similar here
Bag Gucci
Shoes Sam Edelman
My Favorite Nude Liquid Lipstick
So often when I find a nude lipstick I really dislike how it looks on me. My lips end up looking incredibly dry or dare I say that dreaded word....ashy! It took me a while to realize that nude for one is not nude for all.
I experimented with a few ColourPop Liquid Lipsticks. My favorite is Softii which is a deep rose. Unfortunately, the other two are no longer available however two other flattering nudes can be found here and here.
Watch me apply a few below...also a tutorial for this look is coming next week...
Desert Dusk Look
This is one of my favorite make-up looks.....It requires lots of patience, as you will be blending for a long period of time but the pay off is worth it. Be sure to prime your eyelids before and start with the lightest color in the palette as a base for maximum blend ability...I used a dark color from Lime Crime Venus XL to darken up the outer corners but you do not have to!
Ripped Jeans
I love these jeans...I think everyone needs jeans that make them feel special and these do it for me. I always thought that i would have to spend a lot of money on jeans that made my heart flutter so I am over the moon that i adore everything about these!
Fenty Stunna
I really like this liquid lip. Make sure to moisturize your lips before you use it. Ma'Damn lipstick is a wonderful matte blue based red as well...
Dahlia
I didn't care how this Becca blush would look on me when I picked it up. I just knew that I had to have it. I apply it with my finger by dabbing a bit on to my cheekbones. I definitely recommend using your finger as when I have tried to apply this with a blush brush I picked up way to much product. It's easier to control how much is actually going on your face with your ring finger. There are a few options with this blush but it is hard to go wrong.
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My Summer Nail Polish
I love dark nail polishes no matter the season. I've tried those pale colors with names like Ballet Slippers and Cotton Candy but they aren't for me. I like dark, haunting, vampy colors at all times. I'm currently picking up this polish that Mia Wallace wore in Pulp Fiction. It was called "Vamp" when it came out over 20 years ago and everyone was talking about it. I remember it being all over fashion magazines. Now it's called Rouge Noir and it's still gorgeous. Just like a bold lip there is something fearless about a bold nail. I won't leave the house without lipstick and I won't leave the house without painted nails.
Current Favorites (clockwise):
- Essie- no more film
- Essie- Really Red
- OPI- Big Apple Red
- Essie- bahama mama
- OPI- Red Hot Rio
Lush Lotions
I felt such a sense of relief when I put these on my hands in the Lush store. I didn't realize my hands were as dry as they were and in such desperate need of moisture.
Sleepy leaves a bit of a slick residue and is to be used right before bed. I don't wake up feeling dried out and with itchy skin which sometimes happens because I shower before bed.
Sympathy For The Skin is a tad bit lighter and does not have a strong scent so it can be worn during the day and won't interfere much with my perfume.
I thought the containers seemed a tad small, however, after using these lotions I realized that you won't need much because a little goes a very long way.
SALT Body Scrub
As the weather warms up more skin is bound to be exposed so ofcourse I need to make sure that I am exfoliating. I really like this body scrub. My skin feels really hydrated after a shower with it. It is made with all organic, vegan ingredients- what more could you want?
Sunset Palette by Natasha Denona
With the summer months coming this palette will be in heavy rotation. The colors are those of a beautiful summer sunset! What I love the most are the shimmers. Quite often shimmery eyeshadows need to be applied wet and there is little payoff. These guys are juicy and creamy and only need one swipe.
Lips- Voyager
4 ColourPop Lippies I Love
- Arriba - A blue-based red (make sure to hydrate your lips before application)
- Mystic - A beautiful plummy color that feels great on the lips! *My Favorite*
- Softii - A "nude" color for deeper skin tones....I LOVE it!
- BAM- Another beautiful plummy color but deeper than Mystic.
ColourPop is such an affordable brand and the quality of these liquid lips is fantastic.
Black Crossover Bag
I bought this bag awhile ago. I really like it because I can fit a lot into it, carry it by the handles and wear it cross body. It wears well and so I know that it will only look better as it ages.
It was pretty soggy in NYC last week but I still wanted to wear a skirt.
Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink
I have a lot of lipsticks...tons...Yet I reach for these drugstore liquid lipsticks often. I love them so much I buy them for friends. They stay on the lips all day! *I make sure to use an oil-based make-up remover.
My favorites are Pioneer, Voyager and Believer.
Get Them here
Cloud Paint
These liquid blushes work very well. I really like that they are highly pigmented and easy to apply with a light tap on the cheekbones. They leave a nice dewy finish.
The minute I saw Haze I knew that it would be great. I love a berry blush! For the look I mixed it with a bit of Dusk. Puff (not pictured) looks great on lighter skin tones!