I picked up the Savanna Sunglasses from Le Specs (on sale now at Zappos) from Monkees of Richmond (Have you been in there? It’s so cute.) Highly recommend!
Le Specs
My Favorite Foundation
My new favorite foundation is Bobbi Brown’s new cushion compact foundation. I have it in two shades: light-medium and medium (one for when I’m tan).
When I’m looking for foundation, I look for one that doesn’t feel thick or greasy. I like a “dewy” finish verses matte. I like pretty good coverage and I also gravitate toward department store brands verses drugstore. I’ve also noticed that lately a bunch of brands are coming out with foundations with high SPFs. I’m a huge fan of this. I will take all the extra SPF I can get. I wear the Obagi SPF 50 matte under this and it makes for the perfect base. No need for a fancy primer.
You might notice the funky little brush here too. It’s the O Wow Brush from ElementsBeautyShop.com (named by users for the awe-inspiring feel of the bristles and the airbrush effect, gives a streak-free, seamless makeup finish). It is THE best foundation brush. It’s SO soft and makes foundation go on super fast. The foundation comes with this little puff but I don’t like to use it at all. I press the brush into the cushion to pick up the product and glide it on. I carry it with me for touchups through out the day, along with this concealer.
Like several other Bobbi products, it pops out of it’s case for refills. So you pay $50 for the compact and the foundation the first time you buy it, and then only $35 to refill it. It’s Nordstrom exclusive, so you can only get it here.
Have you tried it? What did you think what’s your favorite foundation?
25 Little Things That Make Me Happy
In no particular order…..
1.learning new things
2.how much my dad loves the GEICO gecko.
3.spray tans – an instant mood- booster
4.yoga
5.Playing peekaboo with my cat
6.gymnastics
7.wearing a gown
8.the prettiest dog I’ve ever seen
9.coconut la croix
10.the perfect manicure/pedicure shades
11.sliders – especially the tiny burgers at Pippin Hill (the view doesn’t hurt either)
12.musicals
13.listening to books on audible
14.Gilmore Girls
15.leopard print shoes (…and coats, and dresses and blouses and everything)
15.fancy skincare products
16.fancy candles
17.anything fancy
18.teaching at VCU
19.my bow shoes
20.shopping
21.emojis
22.social media
23.funny tweets
24.interspecies animal friendships
25.libraries
The Perfect Dress
I ordered “Always Stunning Convertible Dress” from Lulus for my little brother’s wedding last month and it turned out to be absolutely perfect. I was initially skeptical about shopping at Lulus because it’s so cheap ($58), but you couldn’t tell at all by the fabric and the way it fit.
There are a bunch of different ways to wear the dress, and I opted for crossing it over in the front and wearing it as a halter. My aunt helped me tie a bow in the back so the fabric wouldn’t drag. If there was one con about the dress, it’s that the back can come untied easily. I had to fix it once or twice throughout the night.
The dress was SO comfortable and I washed it in the washing machine (cold water) and nothing terrible happened to it. Super low maintenance and it looks so nice. This would be a perfect dress for traveling because the fabric doesn’t get wrinkled.
Here’s me with my little brother Davey.
And my boyfriend Jay.
And here it is from the back:
Here are some of the other ways the website suggests wearing it. I almost wore it how it’s pictured on the left.
Bonus: Here’s our brother-sister dance.😭
Don’t Let Diversity Smack You In The Face
“We propose that you don’t wait for diversity to smack you in the face. It’s everywhere. Seek it out, check your ego, get out of your comfort zone, and get to know people who are different from you.” – Tiffany Jana
Tiffany Jana is a diversity and inclusion expert, an author, speaker and the founder and CEO of TMI Consulting. Her husband/business parter Matthew Freeman wrote Overcoming Bias, a thoughtful and empathetic guide to understanding bias and it’s impact on us and others.
The book is filled with activities and stories to help you take small steps toward broadening your perspective.
Here’s one example:
How often do you stop and take stock of how diverse and inclusive your life is? Is cultural expansion part of the conversations you typically have with friends, family, and colleagues? Even if it is, try the next activity. It tends to be an eye-opener.”
Diversity Inventory
For your top five friends (folks you trust the most), list each person’s race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, occupation, and personality type (extrovert, introvert, etc.). How are they similar to you? How are they different from you? What else did you notice?
I encourage you all to pick up your copy and begin learning more about how others see and experience the world around you.
Order the paperback here: http://bit.ly/OvercomingBiasBook
OR listen on audible. http://bit.ly/OvercomingBiasListen (your first book on Audible is free)
When Art Meets Fashion
Katlyn, the newest member of the Tiramisu For Breakfast team and I got to check out the fall Max Mara collection at Saks as part of a benefit event put on by Style Weekly for SPARC Richmond and the VCU ICA. Here’s what Katlyn had to say about the event:
I was so honored to be invited to the When Art Meets Fashion 2016 event hosted by Style Weekly! On October 6th, I stepped into the Saks Fifth Avenue in Stony Point and was instantly mesmerized by the clothes, food and people.
I had the opportunity to sit in on a fine arts auction. All proceeds from the auction went to two amazing art organizations, the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU and SPARC. The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU is currently undergoing construction and will be a venue for a broad variety art forms. SPARC is a performing arts school here in Richmond that offers classes for children and young adults.
Works from Matt Lively, Tom Condon and more were featured in the silent auction.
I was EXTREMELY tempted to bid on this beautiful flower arrangement.
The auction was followed by a MaxMara fashion show. (The Olivia Pope-approved brand!) I’m SO ready for sweater weather!
After, we were able to shop the runway. I had to remind myself that I shouldn’t buy all the sweaters from the collection.
Saks gave a percentage of the proceeds from purchases to ICA at VCU.
I also checked out some of the items from the line on the website. I’m highly obsessed with this Piera Silk Jersey Back Blouse.
Also, can we talk about how stunning this coat is? (Christmas is coming soon!)
I can’t wait to see the end results of the ICA at VCU when it finally opens their doors in fall 2017!
Thank you so much to Melanie, Dana and Lori for such a wonderful night! 🙂
