February Beauty Favorites

February 23, 2015 Julien Garman

Over the past few months, I’ve been experimenting with some beauty products. I used to have the same go-to products, but I’ve felt a little more adventurous lately. I’d love to incorporate more beauty posts into the blog, and if it’s something you’d like to see more of, let me know in the comments below!

Here are a few of my favorite beauty products as of late:

Tarte Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector: This has saved me for nights spent binge watching The Blacklist. You put it over your foundation and it helps brighten your eyes and hide the dark spots. Let the binge watching continue...

bareMinerals Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara: I had been using a drugstore brand mascara for years and just wasn't satisfied. In an accidental shopping spree at Ulta one day, I discovered this magic potion for my eyes. It goes on thick but not clumpy, which means I don't have to apply 50 layers to see results. Even though it's twice as much as I used to pay, this will forever be my new go-to mascara.

Laura Mercier ’Ambre Vanillè' Soufflé Body Crème: I received a sampling of the Laura Mercier soufflé body creams for Christmas and I. AM. OBSESSED. This scent is my absolute favorite of the bunch. I carry the sample size to work and it honestly feels like I'm indulging in a sweet treat when I use this on my hands. The downside is that it's pretty pricy (a cool $60) but in the winter, we should be aloud to indulge a bit for our dry skin, right?

Laura Geller Color Drenched Lip Gloss: I've been on the hunt for some pretty new lip colors and tried this on a whim at ULTA. I looovveeee the color, and it's non-sticky, which I know we can all appreciate. It's brighter than it looks in photos, but I use it in almost every outfit shoot (see here!)

Julep in Jules: The secret's out - I'm into pink. I also got this for Christmas in my stocking and with a name like Jules, how could it not be my go-to?

Tied

February 18, 2015 Julien Garman

I'm going to just go ahead and admit defeat. Winter, you are KILLING my soul (also my vibe.) You've turned me into a grouchy, go-to-bed early monster with little to no self esteem. Ok, maybe I'm slightly over-exaggerating (not really), but I am literally counting the days (one month, two days) until spring arrives.

I really loved the little taste of spring we got a few weeks ago. Remember that one Sunday? Man I miss that day. While I was originally wearing this turtleneck over my lace dress, I tied it around my waist once it started warming up. I really love the slimming effect it has. And yes, I know cold weather is here for another two months, but I can't stop thinking about springtime picnics, starting our garden, enjoying brunch on our deck, and getting back into exercising outside...dear spring, COME SOON!

On Julien: Turtleneck tied, Ann Taylor. Dress, Yellow Button (old.) Boots, Luxury Rebel. Bracelets, Loren Hope via Rocksbox, J.Crew, and Love Juliet c/o. Purse, Mimi's the Look c/o.

Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration

February 13, 2015 Julien Garman

Having trouble deciding what to wear on Valentine's Day? I've rounded up a few of my favorite outfits for the occasion!

Also - side tangent - putting together this post has really reminded me how much I love pink. Pink blazers in particular. I have three that I find myself wearing A TON. Two of them are blush. Maybe I don't mind a little color now and then after all!

The cutest hat ever is on sale + under $30

February 11, 2015 Julien Garman

SO this hat from Lack of Color is more than half off, making it under $30. And it comes in 4 colors. GET. IT. WHILE. YOU. CAN. (I just bought it in white!)

Photo via Free People

Pink Vibes

February 10, 2015 Julien Garman

This past weekend, the hubs and I went to Ocean City! I never thought I’d return after my bachelorette party three years ago (Feagar’s Island scavenger hunt and all.) But when my aunt invited us on an all expense paid marriage retreat? How could I say no?!

People often have the misconception that marriage conferences are just for those who’ve lost their spark and are trying to rekindle their marriages. Honestly, I almost didn’t post about attending because I was afraid of people seeing it that way. The truth is, I have an incredibly fulfilling and awesome relationship with my husband. I love him to the moon and back a thousand times. But I'm a big proponent of always improving. And the point of going to any marriage conference isn't always to rebuild some lost connection, it's to prevent a lost connection from happening.

I wore this blush jacket on our first day of meetings. Although my husband isn’t really a fan of ‘work wear worn casually,’ he loved the all the romantic pink tones. I saw Song of Style wear a similar blazer and could’t help but try it on for size. I paired it with my favorite pink clutch from K.Slademade and switched out the matching tassel for this super fun one from Tassels by Sarah (who is local, BTW!) As I start prepping for the beach in a few weeks, I can’t help but get excited about warm weather and brighter colors! Sunshine, here I come!

On Julien: Blush jacket, LOFT (old, similar) T-shirt, Halogen. Jeans, 7FAM c/o Piperlime. Pumps, J.Crew. Clutch, K.Slademade (sold out, see more clutches.) Tassel, Tassels by Sarah c/o. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar.) Necklace, Three Jane NY c/o (now sold at A.JAFFE)