Summer Trends: Bronze & Glow

This is not a new trend for summer per se. I thought I would add it onto my list of summer trends as a friendly reminder. Summer is about the sun-kissed bronzy skin. But assuming everyone is wearing a good amount of SPF, it's harder to achieve that tan. Thankfully we have bronzers and they'll give you that natural tan look. In addition to the bronze, there is the glow. Highlighters waken up the face and give you just enough dewy, with just enough radiance. 

Summer Trends: Orange Lips

Orange lips are my favorite thing in the whole entire world, but really. Orange is a universally flattering color that puts together an outfit without being overwhelming or too overly done-like a red lip can be at times. Its a fun and carefree color that grabs everyones attention. 

If a creamy orange lipstick is a bit scary there are tons of different formulas out there from lip balms to stains that might be in your comfort zone. If you already have a rather strong orange lipstick you can tone it down with applying it with your ring finger in a tapping motion or applying the lipstick after applying a clear lip balm. 

Summer Trends: Sorbet Nails

Nail polish is an easy and cheap way to change it up a bit. I usually go for dark colors all through out the year but I've quickly become a fan of this color trend. It adds a nice and fun touch to any look and they easily compliment your summer sun-kissed skin.

Julep Alexandra On sale now for $10.00- A creamy pastel yellow-the riskiest of these colors. This nail polish has Julep's oxygen technology that makes it fast-drying and long lasting. It is supposed to allow 30% more oxygen to the nail, helping nails strengthen over time. This is a 5-free nail polish. 

Zoya Wendy $9.00- A creamy cool-toned melon color that becomes opaque with two coats. This is a 5-free nail polish.

Deborah Lippman We Are Young $18.00- A rich creme fuchsia. This is a fun alternative if you're used to wearing dark colors. It's also a flattering color for all ages and professions. This is a 5-free nail polish. 

ELF Mint Cream $2.00- Creme mint colored nail polishes have been quite popular since a few summers ago-even a classic. This is a great budget buy, ELF has 47 other colors with the same price tag if you aren't a big spender. This has a quick dry formula and is a 3-free nail polish. 

*Trends are a great way to experiment and get out of your comfort zone. Ultimately, trends should be taken with a grain of salt and are great to keep in mind if you ever get bored. But if you're confident with your style, you do you boo.

Acne Awareness Month

I spent a rather large chunk of my week trying to figure out a witty and cute segway to the topic of acne. Alas, it is obvious I have failed. I tried not to over think it and let the conversion start organically but no matter what, I could barely come up with anything. Instead, I ended up running into a severe writers block. This happens every so often when writing papers for class but I can usually bullshit my way out of it. However, this time around, I was facing a writers block generated from fear. June, being acne awareness month, has made me reflect on my own personal battle and truce with acne. 

In honor of the end of Acne Awareness Month, I wanted to share my personal experience. It was difficult writing this post up while knowing I'm going to have to share it too, but I felt like I had a lot to say and share. It's a lengthy piece but I'm hoping it helps.

Summer Trends: Beach Waves

It's no surprise that beach waves are back again for the summer. Hair tends to become more frizzy, dry and damaged during warmer weather. This is mostly due to high humanity and long exposer to the sun, which is why hot-tools like curling wands and straighteners should be used to a bare minimum. Hair mists are a great way to create an easy, put together hairstyle without the damage. 

Sachajuan Ocean Mist $28.00- Sachajuan has quickly gotten onto the radar of every beauty outlet. This Ocean Mist is their most popular product and for good reason. This helps anyone get a flawless tousled, beachy texture. 

Sevi Vegan Blue Yarrow Texture Spray $4.00 to $14.00- Not only is this a great budget buy but it also has a beautiful fragrance. You get light body and curls without the stiffness a lot of beach sprays cause. 

LUSH Sea Spray $12.95- Out of the three, this is probably my favorite. It's reasonably priced, has the best citrus scent and is a great product that does what it promises-gives texture, volume and shine. In fact, I like to use this for a beachy look, after I curl my hair to hold the style and on braids and buns for a fuller look. 

*Trends are a great way to experiment and get out of your comfort zone. Ultimately, trends should be taken with a grain of salt and are great to keep in mind if you ever get bored. But if you're confident with your style, you do you boo.

Sunscreen: The single most important thing you could ever need for the summer. A personal cautionary horror story (that's a bit funny.)

With the rising temperatures and spring quickly blurring into summer, it’s safe to assume no ones staying home all day avoiding the sun. Instead, you’re making plans with friends, going to the beach, and making up for the horrid winter. However, though the sun and warmth is a nice change, it’s also important to change around some of your skincare routine for your face and body. Different cleansers, lighter moisturizers, lighter body lotions and more importantly incorporating sunscreen. 

I was never that great about using sunscreen when I was younger, this was very foolish and obviously led to a vast amount of very unfortunate situations. One in particular, which I will be sharing as a horror story and an explanation on how I quickly became the biggest advocate for sunscreen.

June Vegan Cuts Beauty Box

Though I enjoy every day in every month, the arrival of my beauty boxes are very much a highly anticipated moment of each month. A few days ago I received my June box from Vegan Cuts Beauty Box. If you aren’t familiar with Vegan Cuts they offer both snack and beauty boxes. For $19.99 a month, a beauty box contains 4-7 vegan, palm-oil free and cruelty-free products ranging from sample to full sized items. 

Lets take a look at my June box!