Lately: adding a few spring pieces to my wardrobe in the form of pretty floral tops and dresses and I’m loving anything in shades of blue and white. I just bought that top from Zara and also this one from Rebecca Minkoff and I can’t wait to wear them all season. Also, isn’t the print on that swimsuit just gorgeous?
In other news, our Greece trip is just around the corner and I would love your recommendations on where to go and what to do in Crete. I’m so excited for a relaxing beach vacation and exploring somewhere new – and eating tons of halloumi, of course.
Like many of you, my beauty regime is constantly changing but these are five things I’ve been using consistently and have been incredibly impressed with lately!
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer | I’ve been looking for something between a heavy foundation and going completely without makeup and this tinted moisturizer fits the bill perfectly. It is super light weight and it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing any makeup at all when it’s on. I use this Kabuki brush to pat it on and it leaves my skin smooth and glowy {but not greasy!}
Hair-Vit Capsules | After a recent bad haircut where the stylist took the liberty of chopping off several inches rather than my requested amount {and also leaving me with the front pieces of my hair looking like weird antennae – grrr!} I was desperate to try a few things that would make my hair grow back quickly and healthily. I massaged my hair with coconut oil and castor oil, but I also tried these Hair-Vit capsules, assuming they couldn’t hurt as they’re full of B vitamins, amino acids and iron. While it’s hard to tell if it was the vitamins or a placebo effect, my hair has definitely felt thicker, healthier, and has grown back several inches in the few months since my dreaded haircut. I’ve also noticed a huge difference in the growth of my nails – they’re super strong!
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder | This is my new holy grail product – I’ve bought it several times and it’s too good not to share with you. It adds a really subtly iridescent effect to my skin and it doesn’t look powdery at all. It sort of gives you a candle-lit look all the time – definitely worth the money! I like the shade Dim Light the best.
Makeup Artist’s Choice 5 Acid Body Peel | I was sort of weirded out by this product at first as anything with the words acid and peel make me nervous. This is such a good peel though, and I’ve been using it weekly to exfoliate, deep clean, fade scars, and brighten my skin. I thought I’d be peeling for days after this, but you just wash it out in the shower and come out with beautiful, super smooth and bright skin. Definitely a new favorite.
What about you? Any new tried and true beauty products?
After Madewell’s collaboration with French designer Morgane Sezalory {creator of the label, Sézane}, I fell in love with Morgane’s Instagram feed which led me to pictures of her beautiful home. Morgane’s Parisian apartment is perfectly curated with layers of art and color. French design at its finest!
Over the weekend I went to Chiltern Firehouse with some gal pals – good food with amazing service – made complete with cocktails and bathroom selfies, of course. The cornbread fingers are pictured {they are served with whipped maple syrup butter – YUM} and my American food cravings were completely satisfied. The outside patio area feels like a little Beverly Hills retreat in the middle of the city and it was the perfect place to relax and people watch. Already planning a trip back!
Visit:
Chiltern Firehouse 1 Chiltern Street Marylebone W1U 7PA 020.7073.7676
A trip to Crete has been booked for June and I’m so looking forward to spending excessive amounts of time by the pool and the beach. I’m obsessed with this mis-matched Zimmermann bathing suit and those sandals look absolutely perfect for a beachy getaway, don’t you think?
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