Here is a little inspiration for all things spring; my May Favorites list is composed of items that may have changed the course of my life forever!
1 | Lippy Love
Liquid lipstick. I may have jumped on the train a little later than most girls, but once I did I was “full-speed-ahead” in love! I have been on the quest for the perfect liquid lipstick that doesn’t make my dry skin look like death warmed over and deep fried, and at last I may have found my holy grail!
The formula is creamy, but dries fairly matte. The staying power is incredible. I usually get an hour or two of wear out of any lip product (apparently I press my lips together a lot), but this has stayed glued on with minimal fading, even with drinking, for at least 5 or 6 hours!
When it comes to beauty products, there are two main boxes that must be checked. First, it has to be cruelty-free! I don’t believe it is necessary to test on animals, especially for cosmetics use, so why would I support a brand that does? Secondly, I try to use products that are as natural as possible, however, “as possible” is a tricky thing. With some products, I am willing to lean slightly away from “100% organic and healthy ingredients,” if it is absolutely paramount for the product to function. I wholeheartedly hope that someday science will not make us choose between chemicals and functionality…but that is often the reality we face as consumers in this day and age.
Will all that being said, the Too Faced Melted Matte lipstick was introduced to me by makeup queen @harayaba (seriously go follow her!) when getting ready for a photo-shoot. I was instantly hooked! My go-to nude shade right now is “cool-girl,” but I am very tempted to purchase the entire collection.
2 | Drink Up
Matcha. This green tea drink has been around for a while, but as an avid coffee drinker, I felt no need to participate in its green glory. Boy was I wrong! It has quickly become an obsession (thank’s Starbucks 🙁 ) and has me on the hunt for the perfect at-home latte mix. I enjoy mine with dairy-free soy-milk on ice for the perfect spring pick me up!
3 | Floral Fever
I will be doing a style post on the subject soon, but I am so in love that it couldn’t not make my top favorite for the month. My passion for all things floral print escalated quickly from one piece to oh so many (you guys, I may have a real problem), but it just seemed to be exactly what my mostly black wardrobe needed for a spring flare. It is feminine without being too “girly” for a pair of black lace-up booties and a studded bag. It is the perfect timeless trend to take your wardrobe from spring to summer!
