Friday Favorites

my signed copy!

 Got it last night at a local bookstore where he was signing them.

He's just so nice.

A fun little purchase for my batman obsessed man to make his new cleaning and cooking house-hold duties go down a little easier.

 My new Bauble Bar purchase. They were having a promotion of some sort; I purchased the necklace and they sent me the earrings and spiky mint bracelet for free.

Last year's birthday gift from J. May 9th is right around the corner!

AND

Our dear friends Taylor and Alex had their baby girl today!! I've been bursting with joy for them, and I just can't wait to meet her. 

Happy Friday!

xo

I'm melting..

So you transitioned your wardrobe, you’ve done your spring cleaning, and now with the rising temps, 

your face is melting off…

Summer makeup can end up being like the classic scene from Oz-land if you’re not careful. Here’s some tips to help beat the heat this spring and summer.

Wear primer

Primer is essential for helping makeup stick nicely to the skin. Now, you may be thinking, "oh primer is just for fancy folks who know what they're doing with makeup. Truly though, if you're skipping primer you're missing out. You will use less makeup and it will last longer- simple truth. 

I think this one is the best out there, and a little goes a long way.

Skip heavy foundations and opt for tinted moisturizer

We're all about moisturizing in the winter when our skin is peeling off and awful. Often times we forget in the summer months that moisture is drawn out of our skin from sweating too. Drink lots of water for starters, but also give your skin some love and SPF.

An oil free option with SPF like this is best.  

Translucent powder

Powder will help set anything you put on your face. Depending on your need for coverage, sometimes your primer with a thin translucent powder layer on top may be all you need. 

Bobbi's Yellow is flattering to combat pinky-tones 

or this silky brightening powder is light and sheer for under-eyes and face

Tint!

Stains are a great way to get pops of color that will last through sweat and wiping.

MY favorite is benefit's posietint. I prefer the pink tones, but I'm def going to test out their new coral shade next time I'm in the mall. 

Waterproof mascara

Don't get caught playing in the rain without it.

The best drug store brand is by far this one- I use it for weddings and it never fails.

If you want to splurge, this is a beauty. 

Green Machine.

1 1/4 c frozen pineapple (whole foods brand is what is use)

1 whole avocado, pitted and skinned

1 handfull of spinach (about a cup and a half)

1/2 Tbsp raw coconut nectar (increase if you want it sweeter)

1 1/2 c of coconut water (i used one w/pineapple mango juice in it too)

a splash of trop 50 orange juice

Place ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth [about1-2 minutes so there's no pieces of spinach left). You may have to add some extra coconut water  if it's a little too thick. 

Enjoy!

Friday Favorites

 My sprout garden on the window sill in the kitchen. sweet basil in the mini green house and a tomato plat leaning to get the sun. 

[Hope to replant in bigger pots on the radiator in the living room right under the big window once i'm sure they'll be off for the next few months!]

Some fun earrings I got at Nordstrom online. Great for everyday, or dressed up.

my pineapple, spinach avocado smoothie, with a fun paper straw! 

The best dog in the world.

spending the morning just relaxing, and continuing to figure out how to be a Mac person..!

Happy Friday!