Now that summer has officially started (!!!!!), it is time to spend our days laying by the pool. This means it is bikini season. I am so ready for summer, not so much to flaunt my pale skin in a bikini.. baby steps. I have already bought this swimsuit for the summer, and love it, but one can never have too many suits! So I have rounded up a few bikini’s I am loving right now. This, this, and this are my top choices.

What are you most excited about for summer?

 

J.Crew Wide Brim Straw Hat // Tuckernuck Striped Bikini // COOLA Sunscreen

Alice + Olivia Shorts // J.Crew Striped Short-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater //

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera // Tory Burch Textured Jacquard Dress //

Sole Society Gemma Sandal // Lilly Pulitzer Tumblers Set // J.Crew Seamed Shell // Tory Burch Tote 

J.Crew Linen Romper // BaubleBar Engraved Cuff // Chanel Lip Gloss //

Illesteva Leonard Sunglasses // Lilly Pulitzer Jackie Leather Sandal //  Tuckernuck Satchel

Anyone else excited for Memorial Day and the start to summer? I can’t believe it is already here, but I am so ready for pool weather. Unfortunately I am not going anywhere this weekend, only going to a cookout at my parents house. To be honest I am excited to just be lazy for three days and I have a lot of work and projects I need to catch up on.

The Nordstrom half yearly sale starts today! Get up to 40% off sale items on woman and men’s clothing, accessories, and home decor. This is one of my favorite annual sales as it always kicks off summer on a good note. I am eyeing this dress and these pair of shoes. Sale ends May 31st!

 

In a few months I am turning 30 and, well, pardon my french, but sh*t just got real. I was editing some outfit post the other day and all I could see was my thirsty skin and beginning ages of wrinkles. It also did not help that I participated in How-Old.net  that has been going around on social media. Lets just say I immediately googled botox after it gave me the guesstimated age. So now I am in a state of emergency–I need to save me youthful face!

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was on a hunt for a new moisturizer. I am still looking and have been testing a few products and so far I like Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair Cream and Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream. For an over night cream I LOVE First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream. It deeply moisturizes and works to remove dead cells while you sleep. I wake up and my skin feels great! The hunt for healthy skin, however, is not over and has now expanded. I quickly learned that I need a village of products to help me out—whatever happen to just splashing water on my face and out I go? Anyway, I have been hearing great things about Blue Mercury’s personal line M-61 and was mostly curious about the Power Glow Peel to use for days when I need a quick touch up. Well the people at Blue Mercury are the MOST WONDERFUL people on the planet earth! I sent a quick inquiry to their headquarters asking about the peel and no later than a week I got a  surprise care package of a variety of goodies! They just gained a loyal customer! I have been testing all the products and so far am in love with M-61 Fast Blast. On dry, clean skin, massage the cream and leave on to dry for two minutes, then rinse. It really has made a difference in my complexion and my skin feels amazing. I will definitely be ordering this when my sample runs out!Now that I am a on my way to becoming a skincare guru, I wanted to share my finds, favorites, and wants,  with you!