A week ago, Simple Sense told me a few things I could use some help with (including using SPF, exfoliating, and chilling out). Here's how it's going so far.
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Style
Test-Run: Orlane Anti-Fatigue Absolute Radiance Cream
I've written about Orlane's Anti-Fatigue Absolute Radiance Cream before (here), but it deserves another mention because I just can't get over how much I like it, and I've been surprised how seamlessly it made the jump from winter to spring (usually my winter must-haves start feeling too heavy once it warms up a bit).
I use mostly drugstore products in my day-to-day life, but I still try to test out different formulas whenever I can so that I'm relatively well-informed about what's on the market...and this is one of a handful of products that I keep coming back to over and over, whenever my skin feels like it needs some extra TLC. I think it's intended for use as a night cream (it's super-rich), but I also like to apply it in the daytime under my regular SPF-containing moisturizer an average of once a week, just to give my skin an extra boost when I feel like it needs it.
It's delicious. I like it so much I'm all weird and hoarder-y about it, and try to spread out my usage so that it'll last forever.
Highly recommended.
Coming Up Roses
What I wore for Mother's Day dinner (at our local hibachi place, of course): a simple summer dress with fun details that I picked up for $19.50 at the mall, and then lightened up even more with white and rose-gold accessories.
We chose hibachi because we like it - obviously; that stuff is delicious - but also because convincing a toddler to sit still for the entire duration of a meal can be tough...but is made exponentially easier by the presence of flying eggs and fire.
My favorite part: the bright-pink lipstick (YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Devotion). I love the pairing of mint green and bright pink - so fresh and springy.
T.J. Maxx Style Scout Video
Click through the image above (or here) to check out the results of my March video shoot with T.J. Maxx.
One Shirt, Three Ways
When it comes to investing in a piece that you can wear over and over (and over), there's nothing like a good striped shirt. I look for tops that are lightweight and not-too-tight...but whatever your personal favorite fit is, once you find it in striped-shirt form you can take it everywhere.
For example:
