The 5 Product Face

Usually this time of year I like to wear thicker foundation and smokier eye looks but lately I’ve been really into the minimal makeup.  While it’s partly out of the necessity for a quick morning face, I’ve come to appreciate the effortless look that comes with minimal makeup.

Bedside Beauty

During the winter I struggle to keep my skin moisturized.  My hands and lips are hit the hardest by the cold weather and I’ve tried dozens of products with varying levels of success.  This winter I have struck gold with a lip balm and had cream that are able to defeat my dreaded dry skin.

New Year, New Glasses

Happy super belated new years everyone!  Sorry it’s been a while since my last post but I have been struggling with keeping myself motivated since the holidays.  I planned to get caught up on some reading and blogging but I pretty much just bummed around my parents house until after Christmas.  Just before new years I realized that i wanted to get new glasses and frantically braved the end of year crowds to decide which frames I wanted.

5 Unconventional Things I'm Thankful For

I started this post as a typical things I’m thankful for and I found that my list was pretty basic.  Like most people, I’m thankful for my friends and my family.  They are a tremendous source of love and support.  However, I wanted to think outside the box and find some non typical things I’m thankful for.  Here’s my top 5 in no particular order.

Current Obsession // Chelsea Boots

Chelsea boots have been on trend for the last few years but they only recently peaked my interest.  Thanks to the Future of Fashion series by British Vogue featuring Alexa Chung, I developed a new interest in Alexa’s style.  After looking at countless images of her outfits, one piece stood out to me.  The Chelsea boot seems to be one of Alexa’s go to pieces and I was instantly mesmerized by how effortlessly chic a pair of boots can make your overall look.