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Product Profile: Water Creams

lightweight moisturizers for summer

The past few weeks here in coastal Connecticut have been brutal! We have had over seven days in a row of sunny, hot, and humid weather. So, recently I’ve tried some new water and gel creams that hydrate without the heavy feeling of a thick moisturizer. Some brands call them “cloud creams,” and some are referred to as “gel… Read More

Book Blast 56: Beach Reads

books for the beach & pool

Who needs a fast-paced quick read for summer? Maybe toss in a little mystery and intrigue? This latest bunch of books is sure to please those readers who like to hide under the beach umbrella with a good page-turner. Read More

Saturday Snippets: 7/15/23

a little bit of this & that

I took a weekend off of Snippets to spend some quality time with family during the long weekend. But I am back at it now, finding tidbits of interest, from books to bronzing drops, and always a little bit of leopard. Just ordered the Westman Atelier’s new bronzing drops. Just got a message from Barrett Bookstore – Weyward by Emilia Hart… Read More

Color Crush: Coral

a little pink & orange

What do you envision when you think of the color coral? Is it the burnt orangey red of a coral reef? Or is it a softer delicate pink with a subtle peach undertone? Or maybe it’s a bit of both? Either way, it makes me think of summer and the way it pops against sun-kissed skin. I had fun… Read More

Shopbop Sale: Amazon Prime Day

25% off Shopbop picks

Did you know that you can shop a selection of Shopbop items on Amazon? This means there is still time to get great deals for Amazon Prime Day. Shopbop.com has made it easy to browse this sale with a dedicated section on their site. There are some great finds, like this fave Xirena top, Staud sweater, and Ulla Johnson… Read More

Summer Switch-up: Makeup

summer makeup updates

The summer sunshine is here, and it’s time to reflect that change with some makeup updates. Hopefully, you are safely tanning (using body mousse or face bronzing drops) and getting that sun-kissed glow without the damage. During the summer I like to switch up my makeup color choices, swapping out lighter concealers and tinted moisturizers for slightly more bronze… Read More

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