Summer Favorites

I've been able to try out a lot products this summer and various of them have become my favorites/essentials. 

• Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow: I have been loving this bronzer for an all over glow. Sometimes I even use it as a blush.
• Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian Oil Free Moisturizer in Refining Aloe & Green Tea: This is my all time favorite moisturizer. It really sinks into my skin and it gives a refreshing feeling.
• bareMinerals Matte Foundation: I love using this to set my under eye concealer. This summer I've decided to skip out on foundation and whenever I feel oily I just dab a bit around the areas that tend to get oily.
• OGX Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Mist: This has become my holy grail hair product. Not only does it make my hair smell nice but it gives it volume and texture that lasts all day.
• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm: The perfect pink nude for me. The only negative thing I have to say is that it does sink into my fine lines but I can work with it.
• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer: Perfect for my under eyes or any where else I want to highlight. 
• Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso: Recently this has been my go to blush. I love the natural sheen it gives and when I pair it with the baked bronzer in Glow it gives me the perfect finish.
• up & up Powder Brush: This brush is from the Target up & up brand. I love using this brush for applying my blush.
• e.l.f. Studio Blush Brush: The tapered end of the brush is perfect for setting my under eyes and any small areas.
• bareMinerals Flawless Application Face Brush: I love using the tapered end of the brush to apply bronzer to the hollow of my cheeks. It blends so perfectly.
• Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in Nude: This eyeliner really opens up my eyes.
• eos Lip Balm in Tangerine: I like applying this lip balm right before I go to bed because it really keeps my lips moisturized until morning.
• Rimmel London Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss Lipstick in #109: A perfect coral lipstick. Whenever I'm feeling bold I put on this lipstick. I love that it's matte but still moisturizing.
• NYX Above and Beyond Full Coverage Concealer: This concealer is perfect for covering up any redness.

• Old Navy The Rockstar Cropped Jeans: These are the jeans for me! They are the perfect fit. I have always struggled in the jean department because they always fit me too long. Since these are cropped they fit me perfectly.
• Old Navy The Boyfriend shorts: My go to shorts recently.
• Fossil Messenger Bag
• Gold Necklace
• Rubi Jelly Sandals: Recently these are all I have been wearing.

• Bath & Body Works Cheers to Capri candle: This summer I have discovered how beautiful Italy is and have become obsessed with anything Italy based. This candle is lemon scented.
• Fabric Hair Ties
• A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway: This book has been my Summer read. I have not finished it but it definitely has been a great book.

What have you been loving this Summer?

xo, L.

Product Spotlight: Milani Baked Blush & Bronzer

                   

These two products have been my go-to products when it comes to making me feel like bronzed goddess. The bronzer is in Glow and the blush is in Luminoso. Both of these are very raved about. When I first purchased the bronzer I noticed that it did not give that much color pay off, so you have to build it up a bit. That is my only complain when it comes to the bronzer but other than that, it gives off a wonderful glow and the golden specks in it are able to reflect off in the cheeks. The blush is my favorite blush ever. It gives off a beautiful pink-y sheen. It was also featured in the post I made: My Everyday Makeup.

Swatches

As you can see above the bronzer is very similar to my skin tone; I don't mind it because I wasn't looking for a bronzer to contour with, just to give me glow.

Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow: 

• A bronzing powder that features a mélange infusion of colors baked on Italian terracota tiles. Easy to use, sensorial in texture, the nuances of color become extraordinarily luminous, enhancing the purity of the skin. This hi-tech, streak free bronzer, gives a perfect radiant look.
• 0.25 oz
• Retails for around $8.99

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso:

• A luxurious powder blush that features a mélange infusion of colors baked on Italian terracotta tiles. Easy to use, sensorial in texture, the nuances of color become extraordinarily luminous. Silky smooth application leaves your face looking healthy and radiant all day.
• 0.12 oz
• Retails for around $7.99

What bronzers/blushes do you enjoy to make you feel like a goddess?

xo, L.