STYLELYTE: banana boat

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

MAKE IT A FLAWLESS SUMMER

you ask and you shall receive, my favorite summer products that can stand the heat. notice that the product list is minimal, that is because more is less in the summer. there is no need to cake on the makeup when you already have a natural summer glow. air dried hair with some under eye cover, shimmer powder, mascara, and the perfect fragrance is an unstoppable look and feel. give it go, i promise you will love the ease and the results. while they are not all steals I feel that they are worth the splurge.... lets start from the beginning.

while i have been a fan of moroccan
oil serum for about three years, i was very
hesitant to spend the money on the
shampoo and conditioner... well i finally
caved, and its WORTH IT, trust me. It
cuts frizz and improves shine, all while
keeping your hair healthy and smelling
amazingly good until your next wash. if
you are afraid of the splurge as well, go for
just the conditioner and use it every couple of
washes, soon you will be convinced.
buy me

love the smell, the price, the feel,
and the fact that it helps to prolong
my tan, or at least what I have.

i have tried multiple tinted moisturizers
in my day, and this is by far my favorite.
it actually moisturizes unlike several others
that i have tried. i also really enjoy the
fact that it has spf 20 in it, seeing that
everyone needs everyday sun protection
buy me

if i could only have one thing in my make
up bag, it would be erase paste. it is perfect for
under your eyes and covering up anything
and everything- honestly
buy me

one of my college roommates introduced me
to laura mercier sun dust and i have been a
fan ever since. dust across your face for an all
over summer glow, or swipe across your
collar bones for an accent of shine. this powder
can also double as a body bronzer, but be careful
if you use to much you will be a ball of
glitter, which confuses boys and ruins your
clothes. have fun with this, its a multipurpose
addition. - you can find this at sephora.

although i would not recommend
waterproof mascara for everyday use,
there are exceptions; summer is one of
them. i love lash blast waterproof
because of the rubber brush that helps
to lift and separate all lashes.

last but not least, a little secret of mine,
hermes men's cologne. i know that it might
sound strange, but fragrances smell different
on different people, and this one really pops on
girls.so i challenge you all to find a summer scent.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

TRAVELING FOR THE 4th? Let me help you....

we are quickly approaching the biggest holiday of the summer, one of the most traveled holidays of the year, and one of my favorites. with that being said, i wanted to give a few tips for packing for the weekend no matter your destination. even if your driving it is still inconvenient to pack a ton of clothes that you will never wear, so lets think through this, and pack only the necessities to keep you fabulous & together all weekend long.

growing up i had a mother who always overpacked (she still does), a father who under packed (now a world class packer), and a brother who just didn't know how to pack (were still working on him, but he is getting there!) - so somewhere in-between them all, i think that i figured it out. if you don't believe me, just ask my roommates, i have made it a science!

just a few packing tips

always lay everything out on your bed before putting it in your suitcase, this allows for you to make sure that you are not over packing or forgetting anything
think versatile pieces not necessarily "out-fits," because we all know that our mood can affect what we want to wear
one pair of neutral heels will do the trick, no need to pack 3 pairs for a long weekend
underwear- now Im guilty of this :-/, it is not necessary to bring 2-3 pairs for everyday, especially when you know you will be in a bathing suite for a majority of the day
heavy shoes (tennis shoes or heels) go in first, and then jeans, pajamas, coverups, etc... lay your nicer clothes on top that you dont want to wrinkle on the top.
make use of "empty space" wisely. for example, roll your sports bra and socks and put them in your tennis shoes
in order to save room it is best to roll cotton tops, the will not wrinkle and you can stack them
lay your travel outfit out- make sure this includes one of the pair of shoes that you plan on wearing throughout your trip. I also always try and wear jeans on the plane, plane seats are icky.

some of my favorites for the weekend