links + small things

blog · 1 year ago

January is nearly coming to a close, and honestly, I’m not mad about it.

I don’t love winter, so I’m just counting down the days until we get warmer temps and abundant sunshine. And frankly, February is the longest month of the year (to me) with dreary, cold days. We get to celebrate Luke’s birthday in February, which makes it special, but I generally don’t love the weather during that month of the year.

I shared a few quick makeup tips on stories this week and saved them to a highlight if you want to go back and watch, but the key takeaway is that you don’t always need to wear a full-face product if you’re looking for light coverage. For example, if you don’t typically wear makeup, maybe opt for a few strategically placed areas of concealer, blended out with a damp beauty blender, instead of a tinted moisturizer. Some people do not like the feel or texture of a foundation product, whether it be full or light coverage, so a great option would be a bit of concealer under the eyes, around the nose, and on any dark spots to help balance the face. I really like the FauxFilter by Hudabeauty but another fantastic option is the Nars radiant creamy concealer!

And here are a few things I mentioned on Instagram Stories recently that you may have missed:

Varley Sweatshirt – Varley clothing lasts year after year.

Amazon leggings

Slip-on Sneakers

Slushy Maker Cups

@Ultrabrozsports – this is my husband’s latest adventure. He’s running 40 miles through the woods in less than 2 weeks!

Milk Frother

Free People Slouchy Sweater

Madewell Skinny Jeans – skinny jeans will never leave my closet!

Museum of Life and Science in Durham

Clip-on phone light – really great if you’re a content creator!

1-inch BabylissPro Curling Iron