I think what I hate most about the end of each year is actually the looming presence of spring. She’s off in the distance, just out of focus enough to forget about her, but then WHAM – she hits you in the face! Literally. With sideways rain.
I mean don’t get me wrong, I hate January through March too but those are typical hated months. April and May are SO much worse because they tease the coming of the best season of the year. The season where seasonally-affected Portlandians get a small reprieve from the relentless drizzle and oppressive gray. When the abundance of green gorgeousness can be actually be enjoyed and the California transplants finally decide the move was worth it (trust me, it’s not).
So in celebration of being about halfway through the month of May, let’s talk about some recent faves!
We the Free Palmer Cuffed Jeans – lala land wash
I’ve been on a huuuuge Free People kick lately. It started on our recent trip to Palm Springs where I fell madly in love with these jeans and BOUGHT THEM FULL PRICE. You guys. This is coming from the girl whose wardrobe is 95% from the bins. The jeans are perfection and also look super cute cuffed. I just couldn’t resist them and I’ve worn them a ton – so comfy, unique, and fun!
Also don’t mind my bunions…
Diane Von Furstenberg x Target Utility Purse (sold out)
I got to Target bright and early for the DVF collab drop. I thought I wanted the little camera bag but I sent my sister a picture of both and we landed on this one. This has easily become my go-to purse, it’s adjustable, made of nylon (read: easy to clean), and has a front zippered pocket for a phone. Couldn’t have designed it better myself.
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation – in Light
I picked this up during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Event, which is really worth keeping an eye on! I think I paid about $25 and it’s been worth every penny. This is a full-coverage foundation with SPF 50. Perfect summer foundation for when I want more coverage. I am still on the hunt for a good sheer/tinted version with maybe a hint of dewiness. Leave any suggestions in the comments!
Kosas Cloud Set Setting Powder – in Breezy
A setting powder that doesn’t take away the “dewiness”? Sign me up! I splurged on this powder after some rave reviews I found on TikTok. It sets my makeup just enough – takes away the harsh shine but leaves the radiance. I love it.
Urthy Scents Body Oil – in Bungalow Nights
Body oils might be my new favorite thing, thanks to this one. Doesn’t hurt that the notes are: pistachio, night-blooming tuberose, jasmine, and ylang ylang, with undertones of milky coconut and warming amber. STOPPPP it. The formulation is perfection and super moisturizing, which not all body oils are. So hydrating and the smell lingers.
Before I leave my initial thoughts on this LED mask, let me just say that I am also having a sleep study done soon and will likely be prescribed a sleep apnea machine. Let’s all take a moment to let the visual of me in my LED mask, CPAP machine, and night guard seep in. I’ve already alerted the husband that he is about to become the luckiest man alive.
For our 6-year anniversary, David lovingly gifted me this mask as I was not willing to purchase it myself. At around $385 it is costly, but I am hoping that with consistent use I’ll need fewer IPL photo-facials to banish my dark spots. The jury is still out, as I have only had this for about a month, but I will keep you all posted. So far, it is comfortable enough to wear and only takes 10-minutes!
Trader Joes Calandiva Potted Flower
ExCUSE me but how sweet are these mini-rose wannabes? I die. ALSO this cost $4.99 and ALSO I have kept it alive for 6 weeks now. Perhaps the best 5 bucks ever spent and I might go back this week for another.
All for now! Tell me what I need to check out for this summer in the comments 🙂