from left: Everlane street shoe // herb garden growing tips // helpful concealer tricks
L’Intemporel de Chanel
This limited edition L’Intemporel de Chanel eyeshadow palette is gorgeous! Not only are the colors bold, it’s embossed with the leather-braided chain of the iconic 2.55 bag. It’s almost too pretty to use!
cheek & lip glow
This Cheek & Lip Glow from Dior adds just the right amount of a pink glow to your face. Create a dewy look on your cheekbones or something a bit more matte by simply rubbing it in more on your cheeks. And we all know you can never have too many lip glosses in your makeup bag! A perfect addition to your Spring makeup routine.
Double Perfection Lumière
The Double Perfection Lumière from Chanel is hands-down my favorite powder makeup. I’ve been using it for years and love the natural and flawless effect it provides. It’s medium to full coverage, but for a lighter full-face application I use a kabuki brush and then use the provided sponge for the areas I need a bit more coverage – under eye area, blemishes, etc.
beach bag
beach bag: Marc Jacobs // bikini: 3.1 Phillip Lim // shades: Céline // beach cover-up: Old Navy // skincare: Sun Bum and Dermalogica
Here are a few items that I’ll be taking on our trip to Mexico! Yes, it’s time for my husband and I to escape this Chicago winter! Follow along on Instagram @taffetaandcedar.
Rose Bronze
The Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rose Bronze from Chanel is my go-to color. I’ve been using it for a couple of years and love the subtle shade it gives my cheekbones. Not only is it soft – feels like silk – but it has a beautiful rose aroma that leaves your face feeling fresh and looking radiant!
moisturize
1: Tourmaline Charged Radiant Skin Refiner, Aveda // 2: Body Lotion for Dry Sky, 365 // 3: Tourmaline Charged Hydrating Creme, Aveda // 4: Hydra Beauty Eye Gel, Chanel // 5: Hand Relief, Aveda // 6: Soothing Lip Balm, Diptyque
The harsh winter weather can take a toll on our skin. Here are a few of my favorite products that keep my skin feeling fresh and hydrated during these frigid months. What are some of your go-to skincare products for winter?
fun links
from left: oops!! // extra hydration for winter // international breakfast
mattify your skin for summer
Lotion Pureté, Chanel // Blotting Linens, Boscia // Double Perfection Lumière, Chanel // Clear Improvements – Charcoal Mask, Origins
Here are a few products to assist with oil control and the unwanted glow that comes with a muggy Summer. I have very oily skin to begin with, and when the humidity rises so does the unwanted shine on my face. Seriously, there are days that I look like I just finished running a marathon, but I really just walked outside of my house. Ugh! I’m currently in search of a lightweight moisturizer for Summer. Any suggestions?
simple summer glow
1: Tourmaline Charged Radiant Skin Refiner, Aveda // 2: Protective Moisturizing Lotion, Diptyque // 3: Les Beiges, Chanel // 4: Ombre Essentielle, Chanel // 5: Lip Vinyl, Marc Jacobs
Here are a few of my favorite products I use to create a subtle and natural looking sun-kissed face. While washing your face and makeup off daily is crucial to healthy skin, it’s also important to exfoliate often. I love, love, love Aveda’s Tourmaline Charged Radiant Skin Refiner. I notice a difference each time I use it (twice a week) and it leaves my skin feeling fresh and bright. For a natural looking bronze, I suggest applying Les Beiges on the contours of your cheeks; brushing upward while avoiding the jawline. Finish with a touch around the temples and a sweep of your brush over your nose. Simple and fresh!