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.
@Ultrabrozsports – this is my husband’s latest adventure. He’s running 40 miles through the woods in less than 2 weeks!
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
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Moisturizer – it sinks into the skin so nicely, and feels great too!
Gorgeous Amazon Date night Dress – I was struck by how nice the quality of this dress is!
Chappywrap Blanket from the Look Linger Love Collection
Shani Darden Triple Acid Peel – I cannot wait to try this!
Black eyelet top – Bring on spring! This is a very cute and flirty top.
Elf Halo Glow – The prettiest way to add glow to the skin!
Wander Beauty Cream Blush – I really love the pigment and color payoff from this cream blush.
Stick-on face shield – A must-have if you get your eyebrows microbladed OR you wear false lashes.
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