My Must-Haves: Bronzing Edition

Bronzers and self-tanners are my summertime {makeup} best friends. I always feel cuter when I look like I've been kissed by the sun. Who doesn't? I've assembled some of the color achieving products I use in an effort to feel less like a Cullen.

Nars Bronzing Powder Not too shimmery / glittery, blends easily.

Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer Especially good if you already have some color. Adds more of an intense glow.

Lorac Blush/Bronzer Duo Great combo for allover and cheek color.

Jose Maran Bronzing Argan Oil Bronzey shimmer oil. Can be applied to the body, face and hair. Super moisturizing and smells delish.

 

Tan Towel Self-Tan Towlettes So easy to apply.  No yucky self-tan scent. Great color without streaks.

Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer Dries incredibly fast. Very little odor. Natural looking color in very little time. So much better than the lotion.

I Realize It's Barely Summer, But.....

J.Crew's Fall 2011 lookbook is online. Charming per usual. I'm especially loving the jewelry.

Exquisite & Eclectic

I'm kind of obsessed with Dannijo jewelry.  Their handmade versatile pieces come in a variety of colors, materials, patterns and textures, all with awesome details. 

Blazers of Glory

Blazers are a marvelous wardrobe essential. Zara is a goldmine for blazers right now in an array of colors and cuts at completely reasonable prices.

June Gloom

Every year in LA we have the dreaded June Gloom.  While it hasn't been too bad this time, we've still been exposed to the grey.  So I figured, why not do do a post embracing this universally flattering color.  Grey + white stripes are a favorite combo of mine and a constant in the collections year after year. To incorporate a little sunshine, my go-to accent color is yellow. 

1,Diane von Furstenberg Blouse 2 J.Crew Tee 3.Christian Louboutin Tote 4.Press Tank 5 J.Crew Shirt 6.Mossimo Supply Co. Henley

7.Vince Sweater 8.Gap Pajamas 9.Splendid Hoodie 10 J.Crew Cardigan 11.J.Crew Popover 12.Truly Madly Deeply Tee

13.Burberry Tunic 14.Giles & Brother Bracelet 15.Ya Los Angeles Dress 16.J.Crew Swimsuit 17.Rubbish Sweater 18.Pilcro Tote

19.Banana Republic Blazer 20.Aqua Skirt 21.Diane von Furstenberg Dress 22.Michael Stars Scarf 23.Tom's Shoes 24. C&C California Shirt

25.Gap Hat 26.Old Navy Shirt  27.Jolt Dress 28.Old Navy Romper 29.Stoosh Shorts 30.Michael Stars Dress

Eye Candy Friday

True Blood starts on Sunday and I'm oh so excited!  I can't wait to see what craziness happens in Bon Temps and feast my eyes on the hotness that is Eric the Vampire played by Alexander Skarsgård. I keep reading that's he's been at one of my gym locations lately.  I may fall off the treadmill if he happened to be near me!

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Tress Obsessed

I want this hair and it's golden, sexy, beachy perfection.  Of course I find this just days before my appointment to go even darker than I am already.

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Eye Candy Friday

Another Friday installment of Chris Pine. I don't think there could ever be too much Chris Pine - he sure is dreamy...

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Eye Candy Friday

Ryan Gossling is a fantastic actor and pretty cute too.  He was incredible in Blue Valentine (though not so amazing looking in the flick) and what girl didn't fall in love with him in The Notebook. Here are some great shots of him from GQ by the famed Mario Testino.

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