an honest lifestyle
The extreme heat in Boston lately has been wreaking havoc on my skin, so I’ve cut way back on makeup and focused on my skincare game. It really hasn’t been easy. My skin is oily, dry, and I’ve had a few small pimples for the first time in months. I need to look put-together for […]
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1. Thanks to the Olympics, everything is about is Brazil lately, so try out some of the country’s best beauty products. (via Byrdie) 2. I have my favorite mascaras, but if a Byrdie beauty editor uses it, I’m going to give it a try. (via Byrdie) 3. An iced matcha latte is my absolute favorite way […]
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Baby ballerina… me circa 1997 It looks like ballet is going to be a big trend in fashion and beauty this fall. Wrap tops and dresses, tulles and silks, elegant flats, and low-maintenance, glowing makeup looks will be everywhere. The athleisure trend isn’t going anywhere; the way that ballerinas dress is just a more classical, delicate […]
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1. As a travel addict, I pretty much agree with this list of what to wear and not wear when flying. (via Who What Wear) 2. I think it is really important to learn how to influence people, improve communication and get what you want! (via Career Girl Daily) 3. As a woman, I’m still […]
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I consider myself a pretty low-maintenance girl. I’ve gotten one facial in my life, rarely blowout or style my hair, prefer sneakers to heels, and I can give myself a great manicure! I’m proud of the fact that I can feel put-together without spending a ton of money on products or beauty treatments. That being […]
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So after bragging about saving money and being happy with the products I have in Part 1, I’m eating my words and doing a second Beauty Buys post. Going on vacation always leads to me trying new things, be it a book or a new moisturizer. I love sharing my new finds with you guys, […]
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1. I wash my face every day, so I’m loving this little hack. (via StyleCaster) 2. How to revive your colored hair for (almost) zero dollars. (via Byrdie) 3. I, myself, don’t use primer because I think that it makes my makeup slide off. Here are some primer alternatives if you’re dissatisfied with your primer […]
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I don’t have any pictures of what my skin used to look like, and there are a couple of reasons why. I either airbrushed, deleted, or refused to have my photo taken in the first place. My skin was a disaster. I’m not going to pretend that acne is the same thing as a missing […]
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I realized that haven’t been posting about products as much lately, mostly because I’ve been wearing less makeup, washing my hair less, and generally being more low-maintenance. But I do have a few finds for you… Essie Gel Couture – As someone who proudly does her own nails (and all her friends’), I’ve been waiting for […]
Read MoreI hate winter; I’m just not a cold weather kind of girl. After the magic of Christmas has worn off, it is really just cold, dark and gray for about three months. This means dry skin, windburn, shoveling out my car, and me just generally feeling miserable; my Seasonal Affective Disorder literally makes me SAD! […]
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Love & Water 