Summer Beauty Regimen

With the summer heat headed our way it is time to simplify my beauty routine. Personally I love having a less "make-up-y" look and a more natural glow during the summer months, not only because I get to sleep in a little longer, but because my skin always feels so healthy without so much makeup covering it up. It is so important to wear sunscreen, and one of my favorite ways to start my beauty regimen is with some tinted moisturizer with SPF, it's like three steps in one! To give my face some definition I like to sweep on blush or bronzer on the apple of my cheeks. Finally I line my eyes and add a little mascara and I'm ready to go!

1. Clinique Moisture Sheer Tint SPF 15, $27
2. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil Shadow Liner: Beauty, $4.63
3. MAC 'False Lashes' Mascara, $18
4. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel (NM Beauty Award Finalist), $33
5. NARS Nail Polish, $17
6. Lancome 'Juicy Tubes Smoothie' Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss, $18
7. Burt's Bees SPF 8 Lip Balm Tube, $4
8. NARS Blush, $27

Rainy Days in Norcal

I am going home to Northern California this weekend and it is supposed to be rainy and cold the whole time I am there. My family and I intend on just hanging out and we don't have anything glamorous planned like my last trip home where we had a jam packed weekend of fancy restaurants, an overnight in Napa and a day trip to Monterey. Because of our laid back agenda, I am only packing comfortable "rainy day" clothes like rain boots, jelly flats (so they wont be ruined if they get wet) and a north face rain jacket and fleece. I like the idea of brightening up all the overcast days ahead of me with a bright watch like the Michael Kors one below, and since I will not be getting any color on this vacation, I intend to brighten my complexion with some much needed bronzer and highlighting cream.

1. The North Face Fleece, $69
2. MAC Bronzing Powder, $23
3. NARS Illuminator, $29
4. Laura Mercier Waterproof Mascara, $20
5. MICHAEL Michael Kors watch, $195
6. The North Face Venture Jacket, $58
7. Joe's Jeans, $169
8. Hunter Rainboot, $1259. Tory Burch Jelly Reva With Metal Logo, $125

Fabulous Finds under $50

Spring is almost here and even though I am loving the cold weather, I am excited about some new spring clothes. Here are five fabulous finds under $50 to get your spring wardrobe started without breaking the bank.

Distressed Boyfriend Jeans $28 Forever 21

Wrap bracelets make a relaxed fashion statement $48 at Piperlime

Sephora Smashbox Eye Wish Palette $45

Stripe V-neck Top $28 Nordstroms

Love these Gold Gladiator sandals $50 Piperlime