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Happy Tuesday! I’ve been a busy little bee at my apartment the past few weeks trying loads of products to gear up for posts that’ll share my favorites for spring and summer! (Next up…hair care), but first here’s some little items that have me oo’ing and ahh’ing for all their genius little power.

// 1. Murad Clarifying Mask: Of all the masks I’ve tried (and that’s a lot!) this one definitely is a front-runner. It’s sulfur and clay based that works to purify and deep clean. I use it once a week and have found it really works to absorb excess oil & prevent additional breakouts.

// 2.Essie ‘Lollipop’: Talk about a stellar spring shade! This isn’t a new color for Essie, but it’s perfectly punchy and great for before I start to go all pink all the time this summer on my nails.

// 3. Bare Minerals Advanced Protection SPF 20 Moisturizer: I’m wearing moisturizer less these days because my skin has just been too damn oily (TMI?), but I’m dabbing this on for the weekends to provide a wee bit of coverage and the very necessary SPF. This is going to be a staple in my beach bag!

// 4. Bare Minerals Blemish Therapy: This guy is a little lifesaver. Similarly to the above in avoiding moisturizer for the time being, my derm told me last week to steer clear of all oil based products, concealers included. Therefore this guy came a the right time because its powder formula not only conceals and minimizes pores, it also treats throughout the day. GENIUS.

// 5. Benefit Cosmetics Dr. Feelgood: My mattifying saving grace, right here, ladies. Perfect for mid-day touch-ups and packed with Vitamins A, C and E. Can be worn with or without makeup so it’s really ideal in any situation….love, love, love.

Previous recent beauty favorites here and here.

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Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

 

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $19.50 and $39

I always love stumbling across great little beauty finds and this Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray has to be the best hair product I’ve tried in months. It came as a result of my work with Birchbox (love them) for this little project, and I’ve been rather addicted since then. The spray delivers on just what it says it will: building texture and what girl doesn’t need that every now and then?

For those mornings you need to work your hair into a little updo or don’t feel like fully styling, this spray is perfect. I have the travel size and have been brining it on most of my trips this year to build bulk into my hair for easier styling while obtaining great volume and a better texture. I highly recommend this spray (it’s worth the heftier price tag). It’s also great when used in conjunction with my favorite dry shampoo.

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// Poolside cocktails and champagne toasts in Arizona for a friend’s wedding

// Recent outfits with my favorite loafers and go-to Zara dress

// Snaps from brunching with two of my favorite ladies, Caroline & Taylor. What We Ate / What I Wore. {More photos to come}

// Beauty goodies from Bare Escentuals & Estee Lauder. Y’all know I can’t get enough of good beauty products! Current favorites are the Bare Escentuals READY blush in Peachy Coral & the Estee Lauder Pure Color Crayon Duo

// Having a San Francisco moment while visiting Blue Bottle with Laney // Pushing myself on a run in the hood along the East River

// Cheering on the SF Giants this past weekend with some treats from Shake Shack // New boots from Frye that I can’t wait to share!

Hope you had a great weekend…what all did you do? A highlight of mine was the pouring rain yesterday that made it entirely acceptable to stay in bed late, watch loads of movies and clean up around the apartment. Thought I’d share some snaps from the most recent weeks via my iPhone & Instagram account!

xo

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