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Hair Care Favorites

  

 

 

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  I’ve rounded up a list of all of my most used hair care products and wanted to share them with you.  I love discovering new gems, but these are a few of my tried and trues that I’ve been using on a daily basis for some time now.  Leave me a comment with some of your favorites!

 

 

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Amika Soulfood Hair Mask – I have a true love for all Amika products and this hair mask is one of my favorites!  First off, all of their products smell amazing without being too strong of a scent.  This mask leaves your hair smelling good and feeling moisturized.  It also gives it a really nice shine.

 

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Amika The Wizard Detangling Hair Primer – This product really is a wizard when it comes to detangling.  The longer my hair gets, the more of a nightmare it becomes to brush out and this product truly does wonders for that.  This is by far the best detangler that I’ve found out there!

 

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Ouai Leave-in Conditioner – Ouai is another really amazing hair care brand that I’ve tried several products for.  I use this leave-in conditioner every time I wash my hair because it smells delightful and helps to protect against heat damage.

 

 

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EVO Shebang-a-bang Dry Spray Wax – I discovered this product through a hair stylist and have been using it ever since!  When styling my hair I really prefer to use some sort of texture spray rather than a regular hair spray that will make my entire head hard and crunchy.  This one is especially good for shorter hair because it has a wax-like consistency that is great for spraying on your ends for texture.  This brand also has a sea salt spray that I like a lot as well.

 

 

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Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray – This product is a bit on the pricier side, but I have been using it for years and it does last quite a long time.  This is another one of my favorite texturizing sprays because it helps get that tousled look just right without feeling like there’s product in your hair.

 

 

Summer Makeup Roundup

Alright, it’s official…Summer is in full swing and we may actually find ourselves spending more time out of the house than we did this time last year!  As the weather warms up our skincare products and makeup routines may change along with it.  I’ve been experimenting with some different beauty products for Summertime that I really love and wanted to share with you!  Here’s a roundup of my new favorite products that have been added into my makeup routine.  Click on the product for a link to it and the shades that I’ve been using.

 

Cream Blush – I’ve been loving this one by Ilia, which is technically both a cheek and lip tint.  It’s very subtle and provides the perfect amount of natural looking flush.  Because I tend to have pretty dry skin, I like that the cream blushes and bronzers moisturize and don’t just sit on top of the skin like chalk.

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Liquid Highlighter – Following along with the goal of moisturized, dewy, sun-kissed looking skin, liquid highlighters are a must try.  I’ve been using this one by Rare Beauty and it’s exactly what I’d been looking for.  This highlighter gives that perfect natural looking sheen without looking like glitter on your face.  I also like the fact that it’s easy to apply a small amount and then build from there because a little bit of this product goes a long way.

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Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara – When it comes to mascara I always find that layering a couple different ones works best.  This has quickly become my new favorite mascara to start with.  I love that the wand has three different sides for you to choose from that really do separate and lengthen your lashes.

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara – As far as I’m concerned this mascara takes the cake for drugstore finds.  It separates and lengthens your lashes really nicely, and the price point can’t be beat.

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Laneige Lip Glowy Balm – I was looking for a lip product with just the slightest amount of tint to it that wouldn’t be too sticky or intense.  This gloss smells yummy, hydrates your lips, and gives you a touch of that really pretty bright Summer color we all want.

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Brow Gel – I came across this Bare Minerals product when i was looking for something that would give my brows a very natural, fluffy look while still holding them in place.  This gel is really easy to apply and has a serum that works to lengthen your brows as you use it!

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Tarte Cream Bronzer – This bronzer is pretty popular right now and there’s a reason why.  I like that there’s no orange or shimmer to it and it just gives a really nice, natural looking glow that you can build upon depending on how dark you want to go.

 

Thanks for reading!  Please comment with any of your favorite Summer products.

Travel Diary: National Parks of Utah

 

 

 

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been feeling the itch now more than ever to get out of the house and explore.  Recently, I was able to take a road trip to explore all 5 national parks that Utah has to offer.  This was somewhat of a sampler platter of each place and left me wanting and waiting to go back!  I knew from my last Utah travels that the colors and rock formations were out of this world, but this trip exceeded all of my expectations.  This is a bit of a long-winded post, but I wanted to share some of the high points of each park and some tips that will hopefully help you if you ever find yourself planning a trip to Utah!

 

Zion

Our first stop on the road was to Zion National Park.  I have to say that we pretty much started the trip off with the most adventurous/challenging part, which ended up probably being my favorite memory.  First off, Zion has a TON of different sites to see and we really only scratched the surface of what there is to do there.  There are plenty of hikes ranging from difficult to easy and everywhere in between.  The most popular hike in Zion is probably Angels landing which is known to be difficult and pretty scary as you are required to scramble rocks and walk a very narrow ridge line.  We didn’t do this hike, but from what I’ve heard it’s best to do it on a less busy day of the week if you do feel like it’s something you want to tackle!  I also got some info from friends who had recently been to Zion that the Watchman trail is amazing and often overlooked by tourists.  As for my experience at Zion, we decided to take on the Narrows.

The Narrows are an out and back hike mostly through water and can be as easy or difficult as you want to make it.  The hike starts out on about a mile long path on land before getting to the water.  You can turn around at any point and head back the way you came.  We decided to hike for about 4.5 hours out and back.  This hike is super unique in that you’re submerged and wading through water for a good portion of it as the Virgin river snakes through the canyon.  The super iconic portion of the hike is called Wall street and what you’ve probably seen pictures of.  Here, the canyon gets very narrow and rays of light peak through making for a truly remarkable sight.  I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like the Narrows and have never done a hike like that!

Some pointers of mine for doing this hike would be that you should definitely rent the footwear and hiking sticks that they offer at Zion outfitters outside the park.  The neoprene socks and shoes they gave us kept my feet warm the entire time even though the water was extremely cold.  The hiking stick was also a life saver, as we all came close to eating it more than a few times!  I’d also suggest bringing lots of water and layers.  Even if the weather is supposed to be hot, it’s still going to be chilly in the water.  My last tip would be to do your research on the shuttle buses ahead of time.  Tickets for the shuttle sell out really quickly!  Overall, highly recommend this hike…you will not be disappointed!

Bryce Canyon

The highlight for me in Bryce Canyon was running into friends from LA that we had no idea were in town at the same time.  We ended up doing a hike together that had some incredible views and watched a beautiful sunset over the canyon.  We decided to do the Navajo Loop to Queens Garden Trail.  This hike starts at Sunset Point and is labeled as moderate.  The views of the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon were the most memorable part for me, looking like something out of a movie set.

Capitol Reef/Canyonlands/Arches

Our trip to Capitol Reef may have been my favorite sunset of the entire trip.  This park is one of the least known about and visited of all of Utah’s national parks, which is why it ended up being a favorite of mine.  We arrived at Capitol Reef just in time to hoof it quickly to the top of a view point that gave us an incredible sunset with no one else in sight.  Canyonlands also provided a beautiful sunset view after a day of hiking.  If you’re traveling to Arches National Park, the hike to delicate arch seems to be the thing to do.  We didn’t have time for a long hike, but even the view from far away was pretty cool.  Overall, I’d definitely love to take a trip back to all of these places to get to spend more time in each.  Leave me a comment if you have any questions on planning a similar trip or have been to any of these places!

 

 

 

Skincare Travel Tips

If there’s one thing I worry about most when traveling, it’s how to take care of my skin.  Between being on the airplane, moving between varying climates, and having a lack of time for self-care it can be really difficult to make sure your skin is getting the attention it needs.  I try to combat all of these factors by making sure my carry-on bag is stocked with a few different items.  Links to all of the items can be found by clicking on them!

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Face Masks – These are a lifesaver because they can be used on a flight or if you have some down time at the hotel.  These are a few of my favorites!

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Face Mist

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Tula Under Eye Balm – This stuff really does exactly what is says which is cools and brightens your under eye area.  I use this every morning and throughout the day.  It’s like a shot of espresso for your face!

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Face/Body Wipes – The Sephora wipes are by far my favorite for removing makeup.  They also come in travel size packs of 10, which are usually what I bring with me on short trips.  The Dude Wipes have been a game changer for me when it comes to travel.  If you’re going someplace where you’ll have to be using a lot of public restrooms that won’t have toilet paper such as Asia, these are amazing.  These wipes can be used for so many different reasons and they also come in smaller sized travel packs.  I’ve also used these as makeup removers in a pinch many times and they have not made me break out at all.

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Supplements

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Water – This BY FAR the most important and what I notice makes the biggest difference in my skin.  I always make sure to grab a liter bottle or fill a reusable bottle of my own before getting on a flight!

Favorite Brands For Jeans

Hi all!  If you asked me what clothing item I’m most likely to be wearing on the daily it would be jeans.  Whether it be a good jacket or pair of pants, I think most would agree that a solid jean collection should be a staple for everyones closet.  I wanted to share some of my favorite brands that I find work best for me and hopefully this guide will help you if you’re on the hunt for a good pair of jeans, but don’t know where to start!

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Levis

I would have to say that Levis have quickly become my favorite and most worn jeans in my closet.  I have a couple pair that I wear constantly over everything else.  I’ve found that these jeans are very flattering, however they don’t have a ton of stretch to them when it comes to the fabric.  I also love their faux-fur lined denim jackets for both men and women.  If you’re looking for a good heavy-weight denim jacket I’ve linked it here on sale!

Urban Outfitters

This store is such a solid spot to find a good pair of high-waisted jeans.  I own several from here that are also quite flattering, but give a little bit more movement than Levis do.

Zara

This is another favorite of mine for the variety in styles that they have along with a price point that can’t be beat.

Free People

I just recently bought a pair of jeans that are Free People and I love them!  I did get them on an enormous sale which makes it even better.  The pair I got are semi-high waisted with the perfect amount of stretch and comfiness that I wish every jean had.

 

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I could not find these exact shoes in this color anywhere, however I did find the same exact style here in a ton of other colors.  Nordstrom has them on major sale right now!