The Prettiest Summer Beauty Products (Possibly Ever)

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By on June 17, 2013 in beauty, beauty products

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When Clarins summer “Splendours” Collection landed on my desk, my reaction was quite possibly the girliest “EEEEEEK!” you’ve ever heard.  I’m not ashamed.  Beauty products make me giddy and this bronzing / glow-inducing combination made me especially happy (especially as I’m looking a little bit pasty…  have been spending entirely too much time indoors.)

The bronzing powder is my new favorite bronzer.  It gives you the most insane, instant glow.  The compact is oversized (probably 40% larger than your standard compact) and that immediately makes it feel a bit more luxe/special/fun to hold in your hand; but I love the effect that the three different colors (especially the shimmery gold in the center) have when blended together using a big fluffy brush.  I obviously use this on (all over) my face, but also a bit on my collarbone, decollate, + shoulders.

And oh… the shimmer body oil!  I slick just the littlest bit on my collarbone + and front of my legs when I’m wearing a dress for that supermodel-esque (at least in my own mind) shine.  I love this stuff… possibly a bit too much.  It also smells heavenly… in a faint, not wearing any perfume sort of way.

 

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SF Snaps + Fun Announcement!

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By on June 17, 2013 in life, travel

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One of the things I’ve loved most about blogging has been that I’ve gotten much more handy with my camera.  I shoot all of my photos (except for outfits, which are shot by the talented Lydia) with my Canon Rebel T3I.  While my photography skills are still pretty basic (I shoot in manual) it is something I truly enjoy doing and really look forward to.  I’m pretty basic – I always shoot in natural light, and the only other piece of equipment I own is a macro lense (great for getting close-ups when I’m shooting my DIYs!)

For that reason, I was really excited when Adobe Photoshop Elements invited me to be part of a five month partnership.  To kick things off, they flew myself + four other bloggers out to San Francisco last weekend, where we experienced a jam-packed weekend and a day of workshops to teach us all the latest + greatest from Elements.

Anyway, I snapped these photos during the trip (and edited ‘em using Elements.)  I can’t wait for the coming months, where I’ll be sharing tutorials, Elements-based DIY projects, and more!

On a side note, I fell even more in love with SF!

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{tasting olive oils at the Ferry Building}

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{Cowgirl Creamery = still dreaming about this place!}

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Weekend Reading

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By on June 15, 2013 in life, links

6.15.13-wkend Happy Weekend friends!  Do you ever feel like you might be falling apart?  That was this week for me.  I was still sick on Tuesday, so I finally went to the doctor.  It seems that my food poisoning left me with a bad case of gastritis.  I’m taking medicine and have totally had to change my diet (the worst part?  no coffee!)  and am finally starting to feel better but I’ve been really tired + drained.  On top of that, I spilled water on my laptop and it is not turning on.  Luckily, my bf had an extra that I could borrow, but this will be an expensive mistake.

Anyway, onwards and upwards right?  This weekend I’m headed to CT to see my aunt + sister… otherwise you can find me resting, spending some QT with my bf, and (finally) shooting a few DIYs.  Oh – and spending some time at the Apple store.  Fingers crossed.

P.S.  How cute is the top, pictured above?  It’s from Madewell – just ordered it.

I thought this round-up of lovely gold things was just so pretty!

These DIY bracelets by Aimee are so pretty (and way easy to make!)

ASOS has the best dresses right now.  Three I love:  this paisley swing frock, this navy midi number, and this strapless dress (perfect for summer parties.. I love the high low hem.)

A must-read if you had an American Girl Doll!

You can’t be in a bad mood wearing this comfy cozy sweatshirt…

Advice I should probably heed:  going to bed the right way!

GAP is having quite the sale… 35% off of everything, with code GAP35.  I have my eye on this entire outfit.

This DIY ring project is really the perfect cocktail ring!  So creative.

I loved Nicole’s green style.

Also loving Alicia’s sweatshirt style, here + here.  There’s nothing better, and she’s inspiring me to mix my own sweatshirts up a bit.

 

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