Friday Favorites!

This week I definitely have found some products/favorites that really stood out!

Makeup wise I have been loving keeping it simple. That being said, its nice when you can find easy products that you can throw on and make you feel more put together. I have been loving taking a cream eyeshadow and blending it out. I have been using either Supergoops cream shadow in Sunset or Charlotte Tilbury’s Marie Antoinette.

For some reason my lips have been so incredibly dry, which is a weird problem to have in the summer. I have been using the new Laneige lip glowy balm in Pear. It is a clear balm but feels nice and moisturizing. I love their lip sleeping mask, but I hate using it unless I am at home because you have to dip your finger into it. So this balm is perfect for on the go.

Style wise I have been loving my crush it backpack by Stella and Dot as well as my botanical pendant necklace. My backpack has been going with me everywhere and is perfect for the gym/travel. It has a compartment that fits a pair of sneakers, and straps on the bottom that hold a yoga mat. The botanical necklace has been perfect for wearing with maxi dresses.

If you feel like shopping either item, check out my Stella and Dot link: https://www.stelladot.com/ts/qr29s

Lastly, this week I decided to get a second cat. My cat Francie would get lonely when I went to work, so I added little baby Rugen to the family. He’s an adorable black polydactyl kitten. It was a rough couple of days in the beginning, but Francie is getting used to him and I think they will be bonded eventually. They even (briefly) snuggled this morning!

So those are my weekly favorites 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Why I Decided to Try Stella and Dot

As I start this journey of trying out being a stylist for Stella and Dot, there are probably going to be a few “whys”? The simplest answer to that is: for fun! I’ve been watching one of my sorority sisters, Michelle, sell Stella and Dot for a while now, and it has always seemed like she genuinely enjoys it. There have been so many times recently when I get asked “so what do you do for fun?” or “what do you do when you aren’t at work?” And every time I kindof pause and go….hmmmm. I see friends and family. I go to the gym a lot. But I don’t truly have many fun hobbies.

I am really excited, and hoping that this is something that bring a lot of joy, and connects me with new friends. So far, it feels like this is a hobby that will do just that! The community of women who are stylists for Stella and Dot have been incredibly welcoming!

I will be using this blog to post about all things style, beauty, and lifestyle. I also plan on blogging about my fitness journey!

Lastly, I am excited to share my first giveaway opportunity! When I reach my first sales goal, I get to give away a pair of Sparkle Studs! I personal wear mine every single day! I love them! They are so comfortable and go with everything! Anyone who shops the link below will be automatically entered to win!

Link: https://www.stelladot.com/sites/miriamc

xox

Miriam

Current makeup favorites!

I feel like makeup can be such a seasonal thing! When the hotter months roll around, I am definitely a “less is more” kinda gal. Don’t get me wrong: I love feeling glam. But I definitely want my makeup to feel nice and lightweight when its hot and humid out. And I want it to last! Over the last few weeks I have perfected my every day makeup routine and have found products that are perfect for not only the summer season, but also for wearing to work as a nurse!

For face I have been keeping it so simple! @Michelebell21 on instagram has been recommending Cicapair cream (by Dr.Jart) for years and I finally decided to pick some up. Let me tell you, it is so worth it! I have completely stopped wearing foundation. This is a green cream that blends into the skin and helps completely even out your skin tone. It also has SPF 30, so its perfect for wearing under foundation or wearing alone. I personally just conceal under my eyes/spot conceal if needed, and wear the cicapair alone. For concealer I have been obsessed with Fenty Beauty concealer. It is perfect for under the eyes and spot concealing on the face. For days that I feel like I need a little bit more coverage, I add some Bareminerals Bare Pro powder. It gives great coverage and doesn’t break me out. For blush I have been loving a natural blush look and have been using the Nars multiple in Maui. It blends so easily and I think it would look great on a lot of skin tones. I think cream blushes are great for summer time! And of course in the summer, you can’t go without that sun kissed bronzed glow! I have been loving the Fenty beauty Sun Stalk’r bronzer in I$land Ting. I love that Fenty beauty makes products for people of all skin tones! If you’ve ever struggled to find a product that works for your skin tone, be it fair, deep, or somewhere in between, I suggest checking Fenty out! They have blushes, bronzers, foundations, concealers, etc., and they have such a wide range of shades and products! And to finish off my look I spray a couple sprays of my tried and true Urban Decay All Nighter finishing spray.

For eyes I have been keeping it super simple! Mascara, liner, and either cream eyeshadow or this trio from Kaja. My current favorite mascara is the Monsieur Big mascara from Lancome. For liner I love the Fenty flyliner. My cream eyeshadow of choice is from Supergoop! It is a gorgeous bronze color and I love that it has SPF in it. I’m pretty sure I’ve never even thought to apply SPF to my eyelids, but it makes so much sense as that is such a delicate skin area! The Kaja trio is called “Chocolate Dahlia” and has 1 shimmer shadow and 2 mattes. It makes for a perfect eyeshadow look, and works well on top of the cream base as well!

For lips I have been keeping it super simple lately! Gone are the days of uncomfortable matte lipsticks! I have been absolutely loving Dior LipGlow! I have the shade 006 Berry. It gives you the most natural lip color, while feeling like your’e wearing a balm. I usually do one or two swipes and then pat it into my lips for a natural look. I let my mom try it and she immediately picked one up for herself!

So those are my current makeup favs! Perfect for a 10 minutes or less makeup look that makes me feel put together for work or for going out! I’d love to know what your go to make up products are for work/the summer! Comment down below and let me know!

x0x

Mir