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Best Lightweight Foundations
I picked out 4 of my favorite foundations that I wear all year long. They range from medium to full coverage but all of them feel weightless. These don’t make my skin oily, they make my face look smooth, illuminated and flawless while still looking natural. I hate the cakey look and none of these leave me looking or feeling that way! I apply my foundation with a round brush and I blend it into my hairline along my face and also feather it under my chin, down my neck so I don’t have any lines.
I’ve been using all of these products for a few months to a few years. They are truly tried and true.
Happy shopping!Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
ok, I LOVE this stuff. It’s on the more expensive end but still not awful for a good foundation. When I tell you I look porcelain, it’s amazing. I actually bought the wrong shade and loved it so much, I returned it and got color matched to get the right one. By the way, Sephora will accept exchanges like this for up to 30 days! They’re so nice; it’s worth it to buy there for this reason alone! I am a pretty averagely fair person in the winter and tan decently. I got shade 4 Warm for that in between color.
I think I’ll be able to wear this all summer too!babassu foundcealer™ skincare foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20
This is another of my all time favorites. I wear this all winter long and it’s so good.
It’s buildable and vegan!
I wear 22N all winter while I’m super pale and 27N when I start to get some color back in my face.
I also love that it has SPF 20 in it.CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40
This is a really nice option. It’s medium coverage and really does give you a dewy, illuminated look, but not greasy! It feels so good going on and has spf 40 in it!
IT’S THE FIRST 90% SKINCARE CC+ FOR AN INSTANT HEALTHY GLOW + BRIGHTER NUDE SKIN!Key Ingredients
2% Niacinamide: Known to brighten skin and reduce the look of dark spots,
large pores and rough skin texture
Active Ingredients: HOMOSALATE 8.3%, OCTISALATE 4.5%, OCTOCRYLENE 5.6%Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Liquid 24H Longwear Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Liquid Foundation
This is another one that just feels so good going on. It’s an oil-free, long-wearing liquid foundation that delivers a velvety-smooth complexion with a natural matte finish for up to 24 hours. For anyone with any skin type who wants medium-to-full, buildable coverage and a velvety matte finish. This liquid foundation was made for those ultra-long days that you don’t have the time to retouch your makeup. Formulated with color-true NAI pigments, it maintains your skin’s pH level so that color stays put all day long without caking or creasing. The transfer-resistant formula is infused with perlite and silica to ensure that excessive oils are absorbed, leaving behind a shine-free velvety matte complexion.
I wear 220 buff c for my tanner moments.Thank you so much for being here and feel free to comment or email me with questions! Look for more everyday, casual style and beauty
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Best Beachwaver Products
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When it comes to hair, I don’t have many options. My hair has 2 settings; a low bun or curled. I can’t let it air dry either because it has funky kinks and is pin straight in other areas. I have tried so hard to use a wand and am just not coordinated enough. I’ve had burned fingers, neck, awkward kinks…anyone else on this struggle bus with me? After seeing the Beachwaver curling iron for YEARS on Pinterest, every time I was on it, looking for easy, beachy hairstyles, I finally decided to get on board and try it! If you’re not familiar with this product, it has multiple speeds, automates in 2 directions, has several heat settings and heats up in about a minute.
Multi Barrel Curling Iron | Blow BrushFor the past 3 years, this is the only curling iron I will use. Depending on my hair length, I play around with the barrel sizes because they all do something different. I love the smaller one for my short hair, for tighter curls/waves and the larger one for my longer hair because it gives me super soft and glamorous volume. They recently came out with a multi barrel curling iron that operates the same way; automated curls in both directions, with a clamp, but added 2 different sized WANDS! I can finally get that look without the stress! I haven’t tried the super small wand yet, but I’ve been living on the larger one! It just looks so effortless when I’m done, like I took my hair out of braids. 🙂 I also have and LOVE the new multi blow brush as well. I don’t need the diffuser, as I don’t have curly hair, but everything else is perfection and I love not having a million bulky products to store; I just slide these storage boxes right in my vanity or linen closet! Oddly enough, these are the only brushes I own.
Keep It Calm Smoothing Cream | Great Barrier Heat Protectant | Shine Squad Shine Spray
BRB Blonde Purple Shampoo & ConditionerBeing a blonde, I have tried ALL of the purple products to keep my hair from getting brassy. The silver lights from beauty supply, Pureology purple shampoo…name it. Beachwaver’s Back 2 Blonde is HANDS down the BEST one I have ever used. The website shows results after 3 washes; I saw that difference in ONE! It also smells heavenly; like a Tahitian berry/island scent and it I love that! It leaves my hair, not just brighter but also smooth and silky. I don’t even need a detangler to comb it. I have also included some of the other products I absolutely love.
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Neutral Boutique Rugs
Not sure if you follow me and my crazy household but I have 3 young boys and 2 large dogs and despite my best efforts, they destroy ALL OF IT! There was a mishap recently that resulted in our living room rug leaving in the back of the garbage truck a few weeks ago and we’ve been without since. It’s awful! Having partnered with Boutique rugs prior and trusting the quality of their products, I reach out and explained the situation. Luckily, they agreed to work with me again and now the house is back to feeling warm and cozy with the help of their Greig Rug!
Why Boutique Rugs?
Quite honestly, I loved the quality of the rug I got for my foyer so much and you really can’t beat their prices! Code EMMAGRACE gets you an extra 10% off too. My exact rug in 9×12 would be over $400 and ends up being $377! They have a large selection of rug sizes, styles, types; including washable rugs with free shipping and free 60 day returns and they even have home accents too!
The Selection Process…
When choosing an area rug, you have to think about all of your factors; environment, location, usage etc…Viscose is not suitable if you have pets or children. It wears quickly and can lose its luster. Some natural rugs aren’t good in direct sunlight, as they can fade, other materials don’t handle stains well and so on. I have dogs and kids so shag and jute are a no go for us right now. I like a lower pile rug that’s still comfortable and easy to clean.
I also have an extremely neutral palette in the house with very light linen [warm] walls and a gray [cool] couch. We have lots of black metals and wood tones so I needed to find a solution that would tie it all in nicely. Boutique Rugs has such a great selection of neutrals! For those who don’t know, “greig” is a combo of grey and beige. Typically a great choice for someone trying to balance both tones, like myself.
My Selection…
Greig is a part of the PSS selection.
Boutique Rugs uses a 2 in 1 formula that doesn’t require rug pads, but if you want to use one or keep it in place, I have a few suggestions for you. I did not opt for the rug pad, but I did buy these grips to hold them in place. This was more because my kids and dogs are always running all over and I don’t want the rug getting ruined.
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STYLE: Transitional/Boho
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COLORS: Black, Light Gray, Medium Gray, Charcoal, Off-White
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HOW IT’S MADE: Machine Woven | Medium Pile .31″
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MATERIAL: 100% Polypropylene [Easy to clean spills and dirt.]
Size Selection…
When thinking about the size of your area rug, you should make sure that the front legs of your furniture can fit on it and I personally think it should extend out the sides a bit too; enough for a side table to fit on.
Our “middle room” or “unconventional sitting room” is connected to our family room and while in the past, I haven’t matched the rugs, I decided to take a risk this time and get the same rug for both areas. It definitely works to tie the two spaces together vs making them appear as two different rooms. The round rug compliments the space and allows for a nice flow of traffic, while balancing the rectangular shape of the family room rug. You can shop living room rugs here.
A rug is an integral part to creating the vibe for a room. It adds warmth, character and can really speak to your style. It’s a great way to tie elements of your home together and anchor the space. Make sure to think about all of your environmental factors and choose one that showcases your personality! As always, thanks for being here and I hope this helped you make a decision! Make sure to subscribe to get all of my posts first!
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Summer Style Guide: What To Buy From Pink Lily Right Now
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Peach Sweater | Red One Piece | Brown Romper | Sweater TankI love an open knit summer sweater for the boat rides, windy days and chilly nights by the fire pits! You can’t ever go wrong with a simple romper either. It’s such an easy way to look like you tried while keeping it simple and looking put together.
Kimono | Oatmeal Fringe Shorts | Sage One Piece | Blue Shift DressFour great statement pieces. Each is simple and classy and super simple to wear without much thought!
Palm Print Romper | Taupe Beach Pants | Pink Straight Leg Jeans | Sage Overall ShortsGoing away to an island for the weekend? Here’s your style guide! Just add in a bathing suit!
Olive Ruffle Shorts | Chambray Shorts | White Jumpsuit | Tan Ruffle ShortsShorts are such a staple in my daily wardrobe all summer and they have to be comfortable! From ruffles to smocked waists and chambray, I’ve got it all! these are such great closet staples in soft neutrals to go with everything! Layer them over bathing suits or wear with tops. The jumpsuit is a must!
Sage Smocked Pants | Pink Shorts | White Textured Slides | Paperbag Waist ShortsThese four items were too good not to include. They all over unique details that take them to the next level and will make for easy to put together outfits that will keep you comfortable all day long! Stock up on these great closet basics!
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Are Tumble Rugs Good?
Are Tumble Rugs good? Short answer, YES, SO GOOD! With three small boys and two large dogs, my home is a constant balance of bringing in something new and shiny and quickly bringing that new item back out to the trash. We have spills and muddy feet and a dog that still pees in the house…it’s lovely! Naturally, the trend of washable rugs piqued my interest and left me feeling as if though it’s really the only way. Our lifestyle can’t sustain spending hundreds of dollars over and over to keep our home looking nice.
While I want to replace every rug in my home with a washable rug, I take forever to make a design decision, so I narrowed down my scope to the kitchen, since that’s where we spend the most time and our runner has seen better days.
My runner problems:
1. Constantly moved off of the rug pad, revealing the ugly beige woven pad or the pad would bunch, creating bumps.
2. It was woven leather/jute, so all the crumbs, dirt and any spills went right through and settled on the floor under the rug.
3. It was too natural and blended into the floors, offering little contrast.
4. It obviously wasn’t washable so it looked very worn and permanently dirty/stained.I have looked into several companies, as they all seem to offer a similar product but Tumble caught my attention when I saw them in action, while scrolling on Instagram. I was most impressed with the spill proof feature, when I saw their reel of a glass of red wine and coffee poured onto the rug! It just pooled up like it was on plastic! Tumble also offers free shipping & free returns and has a really nice variety of rug styles, sizes and colors. The price point is also much more budget friendly than others I’ve looked into, which is something that was important to me and my husband…more my husband.
I really wanted to brighten up the space after having such a neutral runner for so long. My vision included contrast and classic vibes. I call our home a Modern Coastal Farmhouse. You’ll fine neutral and natural tones, wood accents for warmth and black metals, brass and moody paint tones for the modern element. Our wood tones are more of a driftwood, so I went with the Tabriz 10′ runner in Sea Blue/Ivory because it’s subtle, will bring out all of the soft sage greenery I have in the house and the soft muted blue compliments the wood tones, keeping with the coastal vibe. It’s all about balance and this plays off of the dark island nicely. I’m also toying around with changing the island from black to iron ore…Thoughts??
How do you pick the right runner? It should be as long as the space it’s in. For us, I’m matching the length of our island, which is 10 feet. If you’re space is extra long, you can use two runners, with a small space in between, just make sure you don’t end one in the middle of an entryway. If there are doors alongside the runner, I try to make sure it covers those openings with some extra on the ends. For example, I have 10′ in my upstairs hall way, from the outer edge of one bedroom door the outer edge of the other. I need an 11′ runner so I have a few inches of overlap. I could do 2 smaller, but my stair are in the center and I don’t want to reach the top and see a separation in the rugs.**Bonus Tip** Don’t be afraid to mix and match what you like. The days of one style are long gone!
I could not believe how great the quality of this rug was, immediately out of the box! I expected a rougher, less cozy material, considering the waterproof nature but it is anything but that! It is so soft to the touch, silky smooth and can be thrown right in the washing machine! I wash it on cold, by itself and then dry it on low. It comes out good as new and lays flat immediately with no curling corners.
Something I overlooked was how great the rug pad would be! It comes in squares and you assemble it easily, the way you would a play mat for a child, just aligning the notches and pressing it together. It is thin enough, allowing my robovac to easily vacuum over it, but thick enough that you feel like you’re on one of those foam sink mats. It offers cushion and grip and is also easily cleaned with a wipe or rag and some cleaner [Like how you would a yoga mat]. I like that it does not have velcro, like I have seen on another brand. My pad got so dirty while I was washing my runner and it was easily vacuumed and wiped right up. I would imagine the velcro is not as easy to clean. This also does not hold the corners down the way that Tumble’s pocket feature does. The runner itself has the built in corner pockets underneath, that the mat slides into, keeping the rug corners down and aligned with the pad.
I also could not be happier to get rid of the tassels [the robovac was forever getting stuck in them!] This rug literally solved all of my problems!If you’re gearing up for a spring refresh or just want a change in general, definitely check out Tumble’s options! Click here for an automatic discount!
You can use code Kelli_TMBL203 for the discount as well!Thanks so much for reading and for being here! Comment with any questions you may have and don’t forget to follow me on social media to stay up to date with all that I change in my home! You can easily follow me by clicking the icons below!
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New Home Decor At Target
Target always has some great selections for your home decor needs but this season they are bringing it! The vibe is neutral, warm and peaceful. I scoured the website and collected a few of my favorites from porch decor to inside your home. I hope this guide helps you with your designing goals and please
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Thank you for being here <3Mini Boxwood Stem Bundle – Thresholdâ„¢
Pampas Grass Reed Stem Arrangement Beige – Thresholdâ„¢
Ceramic Floor Vase with Exposed Clay on Bottom Brown – Thresholdâ„¢
Large Ceramic Vase with Exposed Clay on Bottom Brown – Thresholdâ„¢
1pc Light Filtering Cordless Jute-Like Roman Window Shade Dark Natural – Thresholdâ„¢
Small Artificial Snake Plant in Pot – Thresholdâ„¢
Warwick 2 Door Cabinet – Thresholdâ„¢
Small Coiled Basket – Thresholdâ„¢
Oversized Basketweave Heathered Square Throw Pillow – Thresholdâ„¢
Set of 3 Metal and Rattan Wrapped Wall Hooks Brass – Thresholdâ„¢
15oz Stoneware Good Morning & You’ve Got This Striped Mugs – Hearth & Handâ„¢ with Magnolia
Welcome Home Coir Doormat Tan/Black – Hearth & Handâ„¢ with Magnolia
55″ Faux Gypsophila Leaf Tree – Hearth & Handâ„¢ with Magnolia
Solid Texture Woven Throw Blanket – Hearth & Handâ„¢ with Magnolia
Color Block Braided Jute Area Rug Cream/Natural – Hearth & Handâ„¢ with Magnolia
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What Should I Buy From Pink Lily: Winter Style Edition
I have pulled together some cute finds from Pink Lily that are perfect for the colder months ahead of us. Winter style is one of my favorites! I ordered all of these pieces and they’re usually here pretty quick, so head to my Instagram in a week or so to scope out the try on and check them out up close.
I am 5’2 and 142 lbs with a size S/M top and 6/28″/M waist.Remember to use code January20 for an extra 20% off.
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Taking A Break Ivory Seam Detail Bralette FINAL SALE
Hit Or Miss Black Mock Neck Bodysuit
Exclaim My Love Olive Waffle Knit Cardigan
Ana Ash Suede Stretch Chelsie Booties
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Raise The Standard Black Active Leggings
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What Should I Buy From Pink Lily?
I literally just purchased some great winter/basics from Pink Lily and thought I would share. These are staples that stay in stock or come back seasonally year after year and after watching them for long enough and reading great reviews, decided to grab them for myself. For reference, I am 5’2 and 140lbs currently. I got a medium in the trousers, size 8 in the leggings [sized up based on their size chart] and a medium in both sweatshirts.
You can save 20% by using code January20 too. Happy Shopping!
Trousers  Leggings   Merry Graphic Sweatshirt  Filthy Animal Graphic Sweatshirt
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