Check Mate

I love a good checker print. It's classic and always in style. Here's another adorable dress I've had hanging in my closet for some time now. Of course I've been saving it for something special(I don't know what exactly). I thought, how can I make this crazy weather, and, this bad hair day special? My black and white checker dress was the answer. Dresses are the best, because one and done! I love to style mine with booties, making a pretty dress instantly cooler. This timeless checker print is perfect for any season. I know it's going to be big for the fall:) My favorite season!

Dress- Piperlime, Booties- Ash, Bag-Urban Outfitters, Cuff- AnnTaylor, Earrings- BCBG

       

Knot me!

Today I was feeling red. So I decided to layer up with this lovely color and a old school knot. My red summer t-shirt dress, and a statement T knotted just so! As summer nears its end, the days have been a bit chilly so I switched out my sandals for boots. I've had these items in my closet for a while now, but never put them together like this. I love when that happens! I had them folded on my shelf together and realized they were the same exact color! So, this is what I came up with. I will be wearing this T knotted like this forever now. Partly because its wrinkled where I twisted it up (and I NEVER iron), but, mainly because its cute and easy:)

                                         T- Sincerely Jules, Dress- Splendid, Boots- Ash

My summer favorites

I wanted to share my skincare must haves for the summer. For me, it's all about moisturizing and keeping my t-zone in a happy place. Then, light melt free makeup. With all the summer rain and humidity this isn't so easy. However, I have found the perfect products.

Arbonne(id#12594873), Kiehl's, Josie Maran, Bobbi Brown, Dr.Schrammek blemish balm, Tarte, silver hoops always;)

1. An amazing and gentle cleanser, called Calm. It even removes makeup. 2. THE BESTEST toner ever ever ever! Its pH correcting, so it brings our skin back to where it's happy:) I use it morning and night(this stuff is a life saver) and its in a spray bottle making application so easy. 3. Oil absorbing FC5 for my t-zone, and the gentle moisturizer for my cheeks and chin. 4. At night I use Khiels skin refresher with the calm moisturizer (since I don't need SPF at night).

After taking care of my face, I massage THE most amazing body butter on. This stuff is so hydrating and leaves my skin baby butt soft! My scent of choice is the vanilla/apricot. Run don't walk to get this stuff! Your skin will thank you.

Once all my moisturizing is done, I put on very minimal makeup. Just the necessities. A good blemish balm, mascara, cheek tint and lip color. These are my fantastic 5! Now I'm ready for an amazing day.