Summer Beauty Faves

It is summer time and if you're like me you are looking to minimize your beauty routine. It's time for lighter makeup and that bronzy glow, which I don't hate to say is how I feel the entire year should be! But I am a sucker for a paler complexion and those berry colors come fall/winter, so I suppose we can save the glow for the summer.  These are the things I reach for on a daily basis when getting ready, day or night: 

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I love the hope renewed lotion because it's light, doesn't clog my pores and smells amazing! Think of a very light, floral, scent that you just want to be smothered in. That's this moisturizer. Creepy? Nah. 

As for my "foundation" I choose to use Tarte's BB because it's natural, enough coverage to make me look like a human and doesn't make me feel like my face will fall off from the heaviness. Pair that with boing by benefit and you have a duo that works for 90% of the people in the world. I usually use Tarte's amazonian bronzer as a contour-type powder and dust the apples of my cheeks in Nars' orgasm. Use Make-up Forever's HD mineral powder and top off with gifted (Tarte) mascara and you basically have everything on my face in seven products. I may add a smokey light eye with my Naked 3 pallet and definitely use the Bite Agave Lip Mask (yum) for just a little color to my lips, but not all the time.

On top of sharing my favorite beauty products with you, I wanted to share this: 

Yup, cut my hair! Summer usually was a time for me to go from brunette to blonde, and then realize that I can't afford to be blonde. This year I've decided to go from medium-long hair to collarbone length! It is definitely a lot lighter and I feel like works well for me with my get up and go type of personality. 

Until next time! 

**I should mention that this is in no way a paid advertisement for any of the products above. I just love them and like to share!** 

Week in Review

This last week was pretty interesting. I won a journaling bible from marine_parents and theinkroad for a Valentines giveaway. This is a pretty big deal as my old bible is sitting on a shelf collecting dust. It holds too many negative memories and I know that's so weird/petty to some.. I was saving up for a journaling bible and now I am able to gift my old bible to my niece! 

I also finally said goodbye to my WA plates and became an "official" nodakan (North Dakotan) so there's that! But I also spent 3 days in the gym or doing a workout. I'm dedicating a lot of my time to this for the next month. I am just trying to be healthier and it seems to work! 

BOOT-TAY kicks as Eric would call them. 

I find myself feeling better and prettier after a workout. Below is a picture of me almost 2 years ago. I was in a healthier/happier place and I just want to get back to that + maybe fit in the clothes I refuse to get rid of, like that cardigan and dress. PS look at my long hair! 

Other than that, we had some pretty horrible weather. -24˚ without the wind chill, cause that was -41˚ AH! So I did what any normal person would do. I went and bought workout shorts and a naked 3 pallet -which I love + recommend you buy!- overall it was a good weekend. 

Thanks for joining me on my review of last week. Have a great start to your week! 

Exciting

My big sister is moving to Washington!!!!!! I'm so excited, I finally get to have my best friend (girl) in my life again, full time, and my very own fashion expert. Seriously, you have no idea. 

K & I are four years apart, and it took us living apart for the last 5 years to really value our friendship as sisters.. so to say having her be here is amazing is probably an understatement. 

I can't wait. 

These next 1.5 month(s) will hopefully go by quickly, since I get two great presents before Christmas it truly makes life better... now if only A could come home early.. hmmm.