Happy Labor Day weekend! I'm off to Saratoga with Katie and the boys for a nice relaxing time on the lake. Before I go, I wanted to round up ALL of the best sales going on this weekend (aka RIGHT NOW) -- you don't want to miss out. I've picked out my favorite pieces from each sale, so I hope you enjoy and I hope it helps you find what you're looking for.
I've owned my fair share of Lilly in my life, but this dress is up there as one of my top five favorites. I mean it's the triple threat: it's seersucker, has a bow, and it flatters every figure. Like most Lilly, this piece is timeless and will always be a great go-to every summer from here on out. It's also one of their more affordable dresses! Did I mention this dress has pockets?! Praise the woman who decided to make dresses with pockets a thing. Seriously, so handy.
When I first saw this JOA leaf-print tank on Revolve, I thought it was a romper because of how they styled it in the photo. Of course, I fell in love with an imaginary piece of clothing because I soon found out that they were separates with the same print. I played it cool and just ordered the tank thinking that I don't even look good in rompers so I didn't need the shorts. But I fell in love with the tank and its print so I thought it would be fun to have the shorts. Then Piperlime went and put these bad boys on sale so I really couldn't say no.
I love having both the top and the bottom because they go great together and are just as good apart. I also get to control how long the torso is, how short the shorts are ... everything I can't do when I have a romper. This is like an unexpected surprise from an outfit and I love it!
I finally got the video from Andrew's GoPro on my computer so I was able to make this video for you all. It's a compilation of our time in Boston, Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. I hope you enjoy! I'm such a nerd and have now watched this 500 times. I love videos like this and love to make them. If you like it, please subscribe to my YouTube channel and keep up to date on any new videos (hint hint, next is my apartment tour!!)
Yesterday I found this extremely powerful video about how the sun sees your skin and thought it was important to share. In the past year, I've realized how important it is to take care of your skin, especially your face. (If only my 18 year old tanning obsessed self knew that….) Your skin is so sensitive to UV rays and it's best to wear sunscreen every single day. Even in the winter, rainy days, or when you least expect it!
But if you're like me, the idea of wearing sunscreen everyday is no bueno. Thankfully, the good people of the world have made moisturizers with SPF in them. I have sensitive skin so when I'm putting something on my face everyday I need to make sure that it won't clog my pores or cause me to break out in any rash. After searching around, I found (and swear by) this Algenist UV Fluid.
It's super lightweight (as you can tell by the name) and goes on great. I've been using it every day for the past three months and it hasn't bothered my skin at all. What I also really like about it is that my makeup stays better when it's on. I put it on every morning after I wash my face and I'm good for the day! A little drop goes a long way too. I'm still on my first bottle.
Other good moisturizers are Shiseido (I always trust their products) -- here is an oil-free one, and Laura Mercier (a high quality line!). There are also some great tinted SPF creams like Estee Lauder and Clarins if you wanted to switch out your foundation. And for those on-the-go people, there is also a spray and brush you can keep in your purse or just have around if you forget!
Just make sure when you're searching for products to always get something between a 30-50 SPF so you know you're covered. (Anything over 50 is usually a sham).
I wore this dress in Atlanta and it was perfect for soaking up some sun. I will admit that it's on the shorter side for my liking, but I'll just stay away from heels! The details and beading on this dress are the best parts. I also love how the bottom hem flares out. Can we also talk about this new crossbody bag from Barrington Gifts? It's the perfect size (aka approved for the new NFL purse rules) for any game, whether it's college or professional. I wore it to the Braves game and it held everything I needed.
