little black mules

these mules are my latest target finds. they’re comfortable and look super-flattering on everyone (just take a look at the reviews). honestly, i don’t think i’ve worn kitten heels since my middle school graduation… 13 years ago. i guess it’s time for them to be trendy again!

in other news, i’m proud of myself for (evenly!) trimming the hem on my levi’s jeans. they came with a frayed hem, but the length was a few inches too long for me. i matched them up to a pair that hits me right above the ankle and snipped away. i’ll throw them in the wash to help them unravel and fray a bit more.

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videos i watched this week

i watch dozens of youtube videos every week. i’ve saved all of my favorite workout videos into playlists, i’ll have makeup tutorials playing in the background while i get ready for work in the morning, or i’ll watch a video or two while i get ready for bed. here are a few of my favorites from this past week.

Mac Miller’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert
this video started circulating around after Mac passed away. although i enjoyed the full set, “2009” (starts at the 10:50 mark) is my favorite. it’s beautiful and heartbreaking.

Katie Jane Hughes does Estée Lalonde’s makeup
i could watch Katie apply makeup all. day. long. i love that she puts emphasis on skincare prep—even when she’s applying makeup—she wants skin to look like skin. this natural and glowy look she did on Estée is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

Butt + Abs workout with Jake Dupree
the PopSugar Fitness channel is my go-to for workout videos. i’ve saved all of the videos where Jake hosts the class. he’s super entertaining as an instructor and he makes you work hard.

beauty products i've used up / sept. 2018

i always feel such a great sense of accomplishment whenever i completely use up a product, especially if I've been planning on trying something new!

here are some quick reviews:

L’OREAL EVERPURE VOLUME SHAMPOO
love this range. this is the third bottle i’ve used up this year (the moisture and thickening shampoos also get 2 thumbs up from me). smells great, lathers up nicely, 100% will repurchase.

BATISTE DRY SHAMPOO
a classic. i go through a bottle every month!

L’OREAL BOOST IT HIGH LIGHT CREATION SPRAY
bought this as the (much) more affordable alternative to the living proof full dry volume blast spray. i’m not a huge fan of the fragrance… probably because it can’t come close to living proof. however, the fragrance wears off quickly. it works just as well as the living proof spray, and it has a price tag of $4. i’m waiting until sephora/ulta have a rare 20% off sale to repurchase living proof.

OUAI WAVE SPRAY
smells so, so good. my hair is ultra-fine and doesn’t really “wave,” but this spray creates great texture.

LANCOME MONSIEUR BIG MASCARA
didn’t love it. this mascara has a full bristle brush which is my favorite! unfortunately, the mascara dried out super fast.

FRESH HESPERIDES GRAPEFRUIT ROLLERBALL
an ideal summer fragrance. citrusy and sweet. it doesn’t last long on the skin, but the rollerball is easy to travel with and re-apply when needed.

OLE HENRIKSEN INVIGORATING NIGHT TRANSFORMATION GEL
a staple of my nighttime skincare routine. i’ll repurchase this product until the end of time.

PATCHOLOGY SALICYLIC ACNE DOTS
having to deal with acne at 27-years-old is a major bummer. i apply a dot at the first sign of a breakout to keep it from becoming a monster. (DISCLOSURE: i work for patchology)

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