The Classic Jewelry Line I'm Loving Right Now

You know I love jewelry and I regularly use it as a key piece of my personal style formula.

From bold statement pieces to understated classics, I love it all and always have my eyes opened for great new brands like the one I want to share with you today - Common Muse. 

I stumbled upon this beautiful brand last week while scrolling through my instagram feed and I was instantly smitten. The clean lines, classic designs and effortless elegance perfectly reflect what I want from my personal style and I love every single one of their designs. 

If that wasn't enough, I also love their brand message and goal of redefining luxury. In their own words,

"Luxury is a state of mind. We believe luxury need not involve great expense. A luxurious lifestyle is one that involves conscious choices, reflecting a refined and sophisticated identity. It is not about the price tag, it is about how you feel."

They describe their customer as a woman comfortable being herself while also challenging the definition of femininity and being unafraid to demonstrate that femininity in her own ways.

"She is one to choose classics over trends. She is all about quiet confidence and understated, effortless style."

I mean, what's not to love? If that doesn't perfectly summarize my own personal style goals, I don't know what does. You can see the entire collection here and get a nice dose of inspiration here. 

Summer Capsule Makeup Routine

Happy Sunday! If you're in the states, I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July. I unfortunately came down with a bug but after a few days relaxing I'm feeling much better and today, I'm excited to share my summer capsule makeup routine. 

This routine is quick and easy and helps me feel polished and put together without having to spend hours on my makeup. Plus, these products feel undetectable on my skin and don't melt off in the heat and humidity. 

If you've seen any of my other makeup videos, these products will come as no surprise but I do have a few new things that I'm loving. You can see everything down below and in the corresponding video at the end of this post. 

MY 5 MINUTE, SUMMER CAPSULE MAKEUP ROUTINE

hourglass mineral primer / bareminerals original foundation / ecotools retractable kabuki brush / bareminerals warmth / sigma tapered highlighter brush / bareminerals glee / alima pure satin finishing powder / may lindstrom mist / anastasia beverly hills brow wiz / l'oreal lash primer / colorscience mascara / clinique chubby stick

You can see me apply everything in the video below, and you can learn more about the products linked below. Thanks so much for watching! 

A Classic Summer Playlist

There is no denying it's summer. The cicadas are buzzing, the sun is shining and the temps are rising to a balmy 90+ every day. During these dog days of summer, you can't walk fast, talk fast or even think fast and the only cure for a hazy afternoon is an upbeat, classic playlist. To compliment the mood of the season, I put together this mix of classic hits that you can listen to here or by clicking the image below. Each of these songs is a true classic in it's own right and perfectly compliments these long days that will undoubtedly draw on until September.

I hope that you like it and and if you're in the US, I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July! I'll be taking Thursday and Friday off to relax but will be back with a brand new video on Sunday. 

July Mood Board

I'm sure I sound like a broken record, but this year is FLYING by! I can't believe we're already at the half way point. To make the most of the rest of the year, I've already planned out my videos for all of July and August and most of my videos for September and October. This month in particular, I'm excited to share my summer capsule wardrobe and makeup routine, an update on my (almost) no heat hair journey, everything you need to know about signet rings and my own gorgeous ring from Ruff's and so much more. In the meantime though, I'm taking most of this week to slow down and enjoy time at home while we ease into a low key Fourth of July. 

In the interest of taking it slow (not just because it's scorching hot), this month's mood board is all about keeping things simple. As the quote to the right says, I hope to,

1. Identify the essential

2. Eliminate the rest

This applies to my makeup routine, my closet, my home decor, my meal planning and everything else in between and I'm excited to share it all with you both here and on my YouTube channel. 

Speaking of my YouTube channel - THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 53,000 subscribers! Your support means the world to me and your constant encouragement keeps me motivated and inspired to work harder and create better content. 

Also, thank you for helping me create an incredible community of well-rounded people. I couldn't be happier for our pocket of the internet. 

HAPPY JULY!