I’m blaming my dry lips on the Santa Ana winds but, in reality, I think it’s a combination of not drinking enough water and the fact that I wear my Invisalign retainer at night. Ok, maybe I’m making up that last part…but I’m convinced! Regardless, I’m really into this KAPLAN MD Lip 20 Mask. It’s not very often that you even come across a mask for your lips…so when I heard about it, I was really pumped to try it out. My favorite part about this mask, aside from the fact that it did, indeed, exfoliate and moisturize my lips, is the fact that it is QUICK. And, since I’m incredibly impatient and lazy, committing to a mask for 3-5 minutes is totally doable. My lips got tingly, then I wiped off the mask with a warm wash cloth…then BOOM- moisture. Thank you.
Tibi Stripe Camisole: My black and white obsession is one of those things that will never end, so I’m sure that you’re not surprised with this choice.
Clinique A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skin in “Juiced Up”: I’d love to meet the scientist/R&D person at Clinique who thought up the brilliant idea of creating a nail polish for sensitive skin. Who would’ve thought it would be so genius? The polish goes on smooth and lasts longer than most.
Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars: I think everyone has fond childhood memories that involve Girl Scout cookies, so when they partnered with Nestle Crunch, I was really excited to try these out. My favorite? The Thin Mint version, of course…but they’re all good. Seriously.
Furbish Brass Urchin: My whole body cringed when I read the name of these:brass URCHIN. I’m insanely allergic to sea urchin, in case you didn’t know. But, alas, these are actually pretty cool and would look good on a coffee table of end table.
Ah, Memorial Day. Everyone loves a long weekend, especially one that honors the men and women who have served our country. I’ll be making this delish cocktail that Belvedere Vodka concocted Remembrance Punch…check out the super easy recipe below.
RECIPE:
Remembrance Punch
8.5 oz Belvedere Pink Grapefruit
4 oz Lemon Juice
3 oz Simple Syrup
16 oz Soda Water
Add all ingredients into a large pitcher or punch bowl
It’s no secret that I have an obsession with my 4-year-old nephew, Mark. He’s adorable, he’s smart, he’s…related to me. It’s pretty simple, really. Not that I’m any kind of aunt-ing (yes, I made that up) expert or anything, but I’ve noticed there are really only four things that you need to be the best aunt ever.
1. An iPhone: There’s no better distraction than an iPhone and/or iPad. My nephew discovered the Cake Doodle app on my iPhone and refused to give my phone back to me until the battery actually died.
2. Cute clothes for him/her: I’ve learned that the nephew has a thing for sharks (who doesn’t?) and the faux lifeguard t-shirt was just too cute to pass up. Really, anything at The Children’s Place is great because the clothes are adorable and cheap.
3. Yes To BABY Carrots Face + Nose Wipes: These are positively genius. After spending a week here in LA with the little booger machine, these are a LIFE SAVER. As an aunt, I feel like I’m not really obligated to hold my nephew’s used tissues and these are 98% natural and even contain Vitamin E.
4. A Spiderman juice cup: Kids need their juice cups, that’s a fact. Since Mark is obsessed with all things superhero, I knew that this Spiderman version would be a winner. No complaints during juice time, that’s for sure.
Just wanted to take a minute to let you guys know about my newest freelance writing gig! I’m the new Beauty Contributor at Outblush.com, which I am SO pumped about. I’ve actually been reading Outblush for years…and seriously, if you ever need any home or gift ideas, this is the go-to site. Make sure to check out the beauty section to see some of my favorite products 🙂
