Smooth, creamy ivory, sheer “barely there” pinks and soft, peachy nudes- these are some of my most-trusted, “it will go with everything” nail colors. There’s just something timeless, simple and effortless about my favorite bunch over here. I just mentioned in this post that I’m taking a break from gel manicures, so I’m bringing back my most loved regular and “UV-lamp-free” gel polishes back into the rotation. Essie Gel Couture Lace Me Up– creamy, rose-pink that’s a bit on the…
Digital technology was meant to make our lives easier, to make things better and improve our productivity. It’s supposed to save us time, yet we somehow waste more time than ever by getting lost in digital distractions and everything that technology has to offer. Right now, my phone is in airplane mode, yet I find myself automatically reaching for it every couple of minutes. I know that none of my notifications will pop up, but I can’t help it. I’m often…
As much as I enjoy trying out new makeup products, there’s a… well, a bit more than just a “handful” of products that I always re-purchase and reach for when I want to use something I know will work. A foolproof bunch, if you will. The thing about trying out and testing new products is that they don’t always work as good as you hoped, or it takes a while to figure out how to make them work for you.…
“No one is coming to save you.” I remember a friend saying this to me many years ago. The particulars of that conversation are foggy, but I can tell you that while at first hearing that felt a bit like a slap in the face, those words would later end up changing my life. The unfortunate thing about these life lessons though, is that sometimes we forget all about them. Every once in a while I will find myself falling…
The following content includes gifted products (*) and/or referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. First Lovin’ Lately of the year, and it’s full of skincare. I’ve been on a serious skincare kick lately. My post-Accutane, beautiful, clear skin changed in the last year or so, and I started breaking out again, although those breakouts are not as vicious as before. I’m not sure how much stress from my accident (or the injury itself) have affected my skin. I really should write…