My Instagram Must-haves

1. frozen yogurt. Sometimes the hardest decision one has to make is... Pinkberry or Yogurtland?
2. photo of yourself partying/holding a cup. (red cup gets bonus points, as they are rare these days)
3. #armparty (I'm guilty. Thanks @manrepeller)
4. Outfit snaps to show your personal style.
5. inspiration, beautiful views, flowers, sunsets, and anything pretty. Sure they're ubiquitous on instagram, but, who *doesn't* like those things?
6. capturing funny/odd incidents and license plates in the midst of traffic--because the 101 never fails.

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stylish mommy + baby time

 photo via Harper's Bazaar

Yes, Rachel Zoe and Miranda Kerr are stylish and lovely, but.. let's discuss their little cubs. If there's one thing I love more than stylish women, it's stylish baaaaabies (fine, and MEN). I was lucky enough to meet RZ while she was doing some last minute holiday shopping this past Dec. at YSL--along with her uber cute son, Skyler! The verdict: He's the most beautiful (and smiley!) baby & had everyone in the room gravitate towards him. Also: she is THE nicest and chicest women-- I'll never forget that! But now back to style talk. Miranda's effortless look is a win-win: Red pants, ballet flats, striped tee, + denim jacket. And, I already dub her son a future heart-breaker courtesy of that beanie and face. Ahhh!

style inspo.

 

photos via Harper's Bazaar, Carolines Mode, Glamour

Oh, you know, just some outfits I'm obsessed with and have been meaning to post:

Kate Moss in an all-black-everything sleek blazer + trousers + ankle strap sandals.

Hanneli rocking the midriff-baring crop dress. Minimal sophistication, as per usual.

A lacey-number for daytime.

the easiest look to emulate (which I did the other day): white tee, shorts, ballet flats, McQueen scarf.

Dressy shorts + box clutch + pointed pumps = one of my favorite summer evening looks.

Candice showing that Levi's shorts can be elevated with heels or booties and a simple white tee + Wang bag.

summer products

You probably have your beach bag stocked by now (hopefully!), and it probably wouldn’t hurt to update your cosmetic bag seasonal must-haves. No day in the sun is complete without the right summer beauty products. Healthy skin slathered with plenty of high SPF sunscreen is essential this season, but a shimmering complexion is JUST as important for you beauty conscious ladies, right?! Although nourishing your skin begins from the inside out, (cue the water and healthy food intake) I’ve tracked down a few products that will leave your skin glowing with radiance this summer!

I recently came across the Dior Skinflash Radiance Boosting Makeup Primer (sheer glow) which is an amazing anti-fatigue remedy to achieve a glowing complexion.  Formulated with Photo-smart Pigments, this primer attracts light and blends flawlessly into any skintone. I love that it restores freshness to your skin just before applying foundation.

Dior Radiance Boosting Primer ($42.00)

Next on my summer radar is the NARS illuminator. Like the Dior primer, the formula is a light-reflecting liquid that achieves an enhanced and shimmering complexion. Not as expensive as the Dior primer, the collection also comes in five luminous shades: Copacabana, Laguna, Orgasm, and Super Orgasm. My favorite part about this product is that I you can layer it over the Dior primer or highlight cheekbones to create shimmering accents—the perfect summer beauty look.

 

NARS Illuminator ($30.00)

 Bobbi Brown Beach Fragrance leaves me with an I-just-walked-straight-off-the-beach feeling and makes me forget the phrase “June Gloom” ever existed. The light blend of jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin is an ideal scent from poolside to nighttime. Also, you can opt for the Bobbi Brown Shimmering Fragrance Oil for a dose of shimmer and a whiff of sea breeze. 

 

Bobbi Brown Beach Fragrance ($67.50)

What are your must-have products this summer? Will you be trying out any of these?