Lovely Essentials: Beauty Products

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation $42

{Seriously the best foundation ever. It doesn't cake or crease, and provides very good coverage}

Bonne Belle Lip Smackers $2

{I have been using this daily, without fail, for over 13 years! It has become such a part of me that I keep one at home, one in my purse, and one in my desk at work. It would be one of the five items I'd choose to take with me to a deserted island!}

Fiberwig Mascara $24

{This mascara is my favorite mascara of all time. I've tried a wide range of mascaras: Diorshow, Shu Uemura, a couple of ones by Clinique, and a variety of ones by Maybelline and Covergirl...but this one is my absolute favorite. It comes off in "tubes" so it doesn't flake or make me have raccoon eyes, and makes my lashes so long! I use a mascara primer first though, so it makes my lashes extra full.}

H20+ Hand and Nail Cream $17 for 8.25 oz.

{Another item I'd choose to take with me to the deserted island. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave that greasy lotion-y feeling on your hands. I'm so addicted, I keep it in my car, purse, by all the sinks in my home, and in my desk at work!}

Cle De Peau Beaute Concealer $70

{Hands down the best concealer ever. Provides such good under-eye coverage and easily covers the most noticeable blemishes. It's so easy to use and although pricey, it lasts a really long time!}

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Lovely Essentials: The Workweek

{black and cream pieces}

{black and cream cardigans}

{scarves for the chilly office}

{big yet conservative jewelry; layers of pearls}

{colored shoes add character to outfits}

Lovely Essentials: Basic Black

{Nine West peep toes}
not only are these the most comfortable pair of shoes I own

but they were a steal at the Nine West outlet in Hawaii

{Liquid eyeliner}
raccoon-eye-free thank you very much!

{Canon Rebel xti with Canon EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS lens}
makes me look almost professional--
now I just have to learn how to use it in more than one setting

{Marc Jacobs Patchwork Stam}
a 20 pound disguise for hand lotion, makeup, a water bottle, and anything else you might need once in a blue moon-- but the day you need it and have it will make the shoulder and neck pain alllllllll worth it!

{Lululemon Groove Pants}
comfort, fit, and flexibility of these pants make working out endurable

{my Ray-bans}
living in southern california requires a tolerance for extreme heat,
lots of sunscreen, and multiple pairs of sunglasses with polarized lenses