If you told me one day I’d be using beauty products with marshmallow in them, I’d probably laugh in your face (and suddenly crave a smore, let’s be honest). To be clear, it’s actually marshmallow root extract that is the magical ingredient showing up in products from haircare to skincare. Marshmallow root (also known as…
Even before I had children myself, I knew about the phenomenon known as holiday pajamas for babies and toddlers. I saw the cute photos plastered all over my social media channels and said, “I’ll do that when I have kids one day”. What I didn’t realize was how quickly the pajamas can sell out and…
One of the patterns that’s coming back into style this fall/winter is houndstooth. Houndstooth is described as a “duotone textile pattern characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes”. Traditionally it’s in black and white or other contrasting dark and light shades. I personally prefer the classic black-and-white colorway of the pattern, but I guess…
When it comes to blush brands, I’m pretty loyal to a select few — one of them being Tarte. Tarte blushes are a favorite of mine for various reasons: the range of shades is huge, they have options with and without glitter, and they are highly pigmented and stay on all day (hence the product…
Every Easter, my staple contribution to the meal is usually green bean casserole (a polarizing dish , I know). Then — if I’m feeling up to it — I usually also make a fun, Easter-themed dessert. For some reason, Easter is the one holiday that I find so many cute dessert recipes for (compared to…
Every year, I love looking at all the Easter dresses my favorite brands are putting out. While I don’t always wear a dress for Easter (this year I am though, since they’re more comfortable in the third trimester than jeans), it’s still fun to look and curate my favorites. If you’re looking for the perfect…
Oil-based products are some of the best ways to remove makeup — especially stubborn eye makeup or lipstick. I find that for days where I go a bit heavier (like when wearing wedding for a special event or even using something waterproof), a cleansing oil is a must. To clarify, I do not have oily…
One new-to-me brand that I’ve recently seen while browsing Nordstrom is Banjanan. Side note: does anyone else sing the brand name to the tune of “Black Betty“, or is that just me? “Black Betty, Banjanan”. Banjanan is a sustainable textile brand by Caroline Weller, producing products ranging from women’s dresses to table linens since 2013….
