MUST HAVES: SUMMER BEAUTY STAPLES

Summer Beauty Staples

We’re at the point in the Summer when heat and humidity, long days in the sun, pool/ocean/lake dips all have started to wreak havoc on my skin and hair. Here, the products I’ll be using to get me through the rest of the season.

FACE: I typically don’t wear a ton of makeup in Summer, so this lash lengthening mascara and lip balm are my go-to’s. If I want to add a bit of color, I’ll use a thin line of these aquatic eyeliners or a stay all day lipstick. And on newly tanned skin, a hint of highlighter on my brow/cheekbones.

HAIR: If I’m drying naturally, this sea salt spray gives me beachy waves. If I’m blow-drying this smoothing cream fights frizz and softens dry ends. And either way, I use this detangler on the regular.

NAILS: Summer usually wreaks havoc on my mani/pedi but Essie polishes last longer than any other brand I’ve tried. And my real secret ingredient? This instant dry top coat. No scratches, dents or chips and it’s dry… instantly. I never paint my nails without it.

SKIN: First things first, skin protection. I just tried this mineral sunscreen for the first time and it feels like velvet. This serum is great for lightening up sun spots or other damage and this eye repair emulsion.. well I have no idea what that even means but it brightens, firms and reduces puffiness around the eyes. So I’ll just call it magic.

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ASOS BUTTON FRONT MIDI SKIRT

ASOS button front midi skirt and Sole Society Burgundy Tote

During the week things tend to get pretty hectic around here (as in work, gym, dinner, blog, how did it suddenly get past midnight?) and so I rely on an easy set of basics that I can grab and go.

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THE LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE

White embroidered maxi dress and platform sandals at The Little Red Lighthouse, NYC

Just when you think you’ve seen it all in this city (and trust me.. I’ve seen some things), Manhattan goes and blows you away all over again. This weekend, 166 blocks north of our apartment (plus 18 subway stops and about a mile hike later) we tracked down the last standing lighthouse in the city. And it was well worth the trek.

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SOLE SOCIETY BOOTIES AT SOUTH STREET SEAPORT

Sole Society Romy Booties and Black Skinny Jeans at NYC South Street Seaport

A couple weekend’s ago Adam and I spent the day exploring South Street Seaport. It’s one of those areas of the city that I still don’t know all that well so every visit seems to allow for finding completely new (and completely charming) spots.

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GETAWAY STYLE IN A GREY JUMPSUIT

Getaway style in a Grey Jumpsuit and Restricted sandals

This post was supposed to be up yesterday.. but 4 hours worth of bumper to bumper traffic back from the lake house had other plans. Guess it’s a good thing I got a couple relaxing days in first, right?

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