Last Sunday I spent most of the afternoon laying out in the park near me and reading my current book. It felt so nice and relaxing to do so as I haven’t done this in quite a while. As someone who enjoys pleasure reading I have to admit I haven’t been indulging in books as much as I used to. But since my current book is coming to an end I am on the lookout for a new one to submerge myself in. Here are a few books that are currently on my radar.
When Instagram released their newest polling feature one of the questions I asked you, my readers, is what would you like to see more of on the blog. A few of you said makeup. When it comes to makeup I am pretty minimal, I like the au naturel look. For years the only makeup I would wear is mascara and concealer. Now I have adventured on to more products to create my going out look. Growing up I was a dancer where our stage presence consisted of bright colors and caked on makeup. Most of my life I equated daily makeup with stage makeup. Even if I had a little bit of blush on I felt like I was about to perform. As years past I have become more comfortable wearing makeup out and about. I still prefer the minimalist look and always will, but sometimes it’s nice to have a pop of color whether it is a pink blush tone or a red lip. Also through the years as I have adventure in the makeup world and have attended a few tutorials, I have started to narrow down “my look” and what products to use to create this look. Here are my favorite, go-to products I am currently using.
gingham top // gingham pants // sandals (similar) // sunhat // circle bag c/o
A few months ago my mom was in town visiting me. I had an event over the weekend that I took her to; happy to have her experience what I do. Before heading to the event I was having one of those I have nothing to wear moments. My mom, as moms do, swoops in and saves the day by letting me wear her new gingham two-piece set from J.McLaughlin. Yes I am wearing my mother’s clothes to an event, but truthfully I would buy/wear this myself. Gingham is ageless and so are these two pieces.
“It’s your life. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for living it your way.”
Happy Friday! This past week has been all about self care. I have been having some health issues that are still to be determined. I started to notice some symptoms last week and have been to see a few doctors this past week. I have to go back in a week for more testing. I am trying to stay in good spirits but I am a little scared not knowing what is going on. I have been resting and relaxing (trying to keep my stress and anxiety levels lows and getting my energy levels back up), eating healthy foods, drinking lots of water and probiotics. This could end up being nothing serious but something is going on.