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Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
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Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
My eyes have really begun starting to show my age. Dark circles, puffy, under-eye bags; I’m not a fan. So naturally, fighting signs of eye fatigue is a top priority for me in my beauty routine. Over the past few years, I’ve found a few key products that put up a fight when I need it the most. Below, you’ll find my go-to’s, and hopefully others who also struggle with signs of eye fatigue—no matter what age—will find this post helpful. Let me know in the comments below! Truly, MKR
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Sleep. It soundslike a no brainer, but sleep really is the best way to fight eye fatigue. Being a light sleeper I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve for getting a few more z’s, they go something like this: silk pillow case, eye mask and most importantly my essential oils diffusing through the night. Oh and no electronics at least 30 minutes before bed always makes shut eye come a lot easier.
P.S. Learn all about our love of essential oils and how they changed our routines for the better HERE.
A good eye balm or cream is key to fighting the signs of eye aging, and trust me when I say I’ve tried them all. From the $200+ jars to the $5 drugstore buys and after years of searching I’ve finally settled on One Love Organics Vitamin E Eye Balm. A powerful blend of Vitamin E, Organic Shea Butter, Pomegranate, and Sea Kelp make this balm my absolute favorite! Not to mention is wallet friendly and will last you at least 6 months if not more…that’s how little you need to use! Plus 100% of it’s ingredients are from a natural source, no chemicals for us please! Pair it with Morning Glory Caffeinated Serum and I promise you’ll see a dramatic difference!
I’ve tried MANY eye masks, both expensive and inexpensive, but I still keep coming back to my tried-and-true favorite SK-II. This is the best eye mask for dark circles and under-eye bags, hands down. Everything SK-II is remarkable and yes, it’s a pretty penny, but if you do want to splurge, I’d suggest going this route.
I’ve worn this illuminator (in its lightest shade, #1) for years; it’s the final step in erasing under my eye circles and dark spots. When buying, be sure to one color lighter than you would normally go; you need this to illuminate as well as blend. While this has always been my go-to for years, I admit I recently tried beautycounter’s similar Touchup Skin Concealer Pen (and it may give YSL a run for its money!).
Talk about a tried and true product, I’ve been using this for at least 6 years now, and I can’t imagine my morning routine without it. Roll this on before your moisturizer, serums, oils and/or eye creams to help specifically with the puffiness.
Culottes sure aren’t new to the fashion scene. The resurfaced culotte trend has been flitting around for what—the past two years?—and it’s been spotted during fashion weeks around the globe by models and style bloggers. They look cool enough, but now I’m joining the rest of you in wondering just really how to wear culottes, IRL (in real life)?!
I was a bit skeptical about the trend until recently, thinking it was too far-fetched for a date night, happy hour or work function. The look seemed like it was straight off the runway (not in the good sense), and something I had no interest in exploring in my own wardrobe.
But then I saw how it was done. How to wear culottes. And wear them WELL. I’ve included several of the inspiring images in the slideshow above; I think you’ll agree with me that culottes can be considered the fashionista’s modern-day suit pant…that’s actually comfortable to wear. Many resemble a midi skirt more often than pants, and they look even cooler than a midi skirt does! The pants make such a statement that they rarely need a whole lot of other details going on…they look best when paired with a simple top and layered with other staple, quality pieces. The result is an utterly chic, easy European look that’s smart and suitable for just about any event you have on the books. Oh and they’re pretty much all-season appropriate too (I love this pair for summer and can only dream of this pair for early fall).
Scroll through the slideshow above by clicking on the image above. And tell me, have you tried out this trend? Or do you still wonder how to wear culottes, too? Cheers, Kat
P.S. I think a brand that has single-handedly shaped the culottes trend is Tibi; they’re making culottes a totally doable, yet fashion-forward move. Nordstrom and The Outnet often offer these pieces at a great discount too. xo
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Black leather culottes
First up: leather culottes. They prove to be the epitome of effortless and cool when paired with a black top and nude heel.
A culottes jumpsuit is an instant way to pull together a fashion-forward outfit in one sweep. This one from Tibi is beautifully made and will transcend seasons.
Easy denim culottes give an everyday look a more elevated feel - making it an outfit that will take you from farmers market to drinks with a good high-heel.
I’ve talked often about the LBD—little black dress—but today I’m talking about my other beloved LBD. The little BLUE dress. And today’s LBD is a true summer staple with its bright floral pattern and trim, flattering fit and a go-to for summer weddings and events.
You know when you’ve found “your color” and you simply gravitate to it in every occasion? Blue is that for me. I always like to mix and match shades of the color, from navy to pastels and buttery blues to those rich-like-the-ocean shade of azure. So whenever I do go all-in for a monochromatic blue look, I bring in textures and fine details to keep it fun and interesting.
And by textures and fine details, I mean lots of fringe (because, duh), scalloped edges and embellished pockets. Loeffler Randall does a killer scallop with their heels (exhibit A seen above and in other colors right here), and you already know about my strong love affair with this white fringe handbag (on MAJOR sale!!!) by Proenza Schouler. So you can only imagine the second I saw this navy coat with its fringe edges and utterly fabulous bejeweled pockets, I did a few twirls in it and swore it had to be mine right then and there. While this jacket will look amazing with some jeans and a white tee I love pairing a piece like this over a more prim-and-proper piece like this blue and white floral dress because it gives the look a little edge and flair. And every outfit needs a little flair, don’t you agree? Truly, MKR
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