Happy Friday everyone! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll notice I have been in full Summer mode in Miami: beach days, palm trees, tanning by the pool and lots of COLOR in my wardrobe. I thought it would be appropriate to share some of my top essentials for the Summer season!
summer scent
AnOther 13Β by Le Labo
If you know me, you know that I ADORE scents. Smell is one of the most powerful senses that can take you back to fond memories. That is why I always try to change my perfume when I want to remember a special day, like when I got married last month! (Yes, I did have a wedding scent!) So this Summer, I have been wearing Le Labo’sΒ AnOther 13 almost every day so that I associate it with this season in my life. I love this scent because it’s extremely unique like almost all of Le Labo’s creations. It has a bit of musk blended with hints of jasmine, moss and ambrette seeds absolute- unlike anything I have smelled before.
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Summer sandals
Rose Gold or Black?
I know…so random! But I have been on a either all-black or rose gold kick lately. Black: because it’s the most classic color that you will NEVER regret buying. Rose Gold: because metallics go with everything and add a little unexpected flair from the usual silver or gold. I always pack with of these sandals on all of my weekend getaways or summer vacations and never need to worry about them clashing with any outfit, from the beach to a casual dinner.
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sun protection
Β Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36 Β by Alastin
THIS FACE SUNSCREEN IS THE BEST! I use this guy every. single. day. Β My dermatologist is the one that told me I should use this, and then Alastin reached out to me Β so I decided to try it, and it has changed my skin. I love this product because it’s also skincare. I have extremely sensitive skin and I use a lot of their products already so I knew this would be a perfect product to keep in my beach bag, and also use it in my everyday makeup routine. Β It has a bit of a tint and color to it, so it’s even nice to use when I want a very natural “no makeup” look, and if I want more coverage, I put it on under my foundation. Remember, SPF is your best friend and should be used every day- even if you don’t think you’re going to get sun!
eyeshadow palette
Alamar Eyeshadow Palette
This highly pigmented and colorful palette was a part of my Boxycharm box this June and it has been so fun to mix it in to my beauty routine for a Summer night out! I also love that this palette is inspired by the beauty and culture of Cuba. (Fun Fact: did you know that I am of Cuban descent?!)
PS: I LOVE my Boxycharm boxes every month because they always share a new product that I probably would have never thought to buy, but I end up loving! Β And SOS – the waitlist is finally gone!
My Go-To Summer Bag
The Basket Bag
I have been styling this round straw bag Β up and down all of my travel adventures, honeymoon, beach days and everywhere else in between this spring and summer! It has been my favorite staple accessory, and I have used it more than any other piece this Summer! It’s lightweight, fits almost everything, and has a white leather strap so that you can sling it cross body if you want to go hands free! The one I have is from the designer Clare V, but I have linked a bunch of different styles and price- points below!
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Hope you all enjoyed this little guide of my favoriteΒ Summer pieces! Have a beautiful and safeΒ weekend.Β
with love always,
