Weekend Window Shopping: Beauty at Nordstrom.

I definitely miss browsing the Nordstrom beauty section - so much action and so many products! Even though it's not quite the same, I also love shopping the website and they have some really great products right now - some are old favorites, some I'd love to try out. Here's what I'm tempted by:

Outfit of the Day: I Wish I Had Better News.

Honestly, I would love to give y'all an outfit that's innovative and fresh and doesn't involve t-shirts and shorts. I would love that! But today's post is...not that. I wish I had better news:

Hey, look! T-shirt and shorts. Now, the shorts are Athleta (via Poshmark) and they're last year's version of the Tribeca 9" Bermuda shorts. They aren't quite my usual thing but I really love them. They're super light weight, have lots of pockets and are definitely a step up from my usual distressed denim cut-offs. They have a 9" inseam but the leg is tapers which somehow saves them from looking too frumpy. My t-shirt is a Madewell whisper tee and I have it in several colors. It's currently my favorite everyday tee. 

My Tribeca shorts have a sleek tuxedo stripe down the side which basically makes them formal wear. Right? Totally. Details:  

I'm sorry, did you not want a closeup of my rumpled t-shirt? TOO BAD. I am wearing my tiny compass necklace (very similar to this one by Gorjana) and my favorite Dean Davidson labradorite tassel (which is sold out but oooh, these earrings.) Now, wanna see another good thing I bought recently? 

Oh yeah! Aladdin Sane Bowie tee. Now, I know I have a Bowie tee PROBLEM. But this one is totally different from the others and it is just so good, I couldn't help myself. It's a men's cut and I'm wearing a medium if you're tempted. (It looks really cute if you roll the sleeves which I forgot to do because who wants to look cute on a personal style blog? Apparently not me.) Anyway, let's get real. This is how I'm actually wearing this:

What, you thought you wouldn't be seeing my favorite pair of Joe's denim cutoffs this week? Ha! 

You would be wrong! I am a mess. These shorts are still my #1 favorite and will be until they die, which might be soon, judging from how often I'm wearing them. They're nearly gone but there's also this pair of Joe's that just showed up on NR and look quite similarly wrecked. Anyway, I'm also wearing my metallic Birkenstock Gizeh sandals so that's something fancy I guess. Until next week!

BUY THIS: Real Quick Like.

I am swamped today but I felt it was my duty to let you know that the sale at Madewell ends tomorrow! Code GIANT will get you 40% off sale items and 50% off select sale items. I basically just couldn't not get these:

They scratch the itch for white cool French girl sneakers with the added bonus of snakeskin. I will review when they arrive! 

Monday Mood: Product Updates!

You know how I'll post about some beauty product and then say, "I'll report back" and don't? It's not usually because I hated it, but mostly because I, um, forgot.  Today I'm going to try to update y'all on a few things I promised I'd report back on, and a few that I didn't, because why not.

GrandeLash (original post here) 
Marianne convinced me to get GrandeLash-MD eyelash serum despite my conviction that it would make me go blind. I've been using it for nearly a month now and I still have my sight! It's very exciting. It's also working - I am starting to notice that my stubby eyelashes are slightly less stubby. It's takes 4-6 weeks to see "visible improvement" so I might be jumping the gun, but I swear this stuff actually works. (Give me another month and I'll let you know for sure.)

Avene Skin Recovery Cream (original post here) 
I started using this moisturizer last winter when my skin was flaring up and it was the only thing that seemed to calm my face (or at least not make the reaction worse.) It's super gentle and very soothing. I'm on my second tube (I get the rich version but there's also a regular version) and will keep using it as long as my face keeps liking it.

Differin Gel (original post here)
I've been using Differin Gel nightly for about two months and I'm still getting really good results. I don't know that it's doing much for fine lines but my skin is still much clearer and I realized recently that I hadn't had any allergic flushing reactions since I started using it, which makes sense, since it helps calm inflammation. (Or maybe it's a coincidence? Who knows? I'm not a doctor.) Anyway, I'm going to keep on with it since it's working so well and not causing any irritation. Plus, so inexpensive!

It Cosmetics CC Cream (original post here) 
My original post about this CC cream was very positive - I loved the finish and a little product went a long way. Sadly, after using it daily for a little while I started getting crazy breakouts - tiny little pimples that usually indicate a bad product reaction. I looked at the ingredients list and...where to even start? It's so long that there's no way to know what might be causing the issue. Anyway, I returned it and now I'm back to looking for a new tinted moisturizer/sheer foundation type product.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (original post here) 
I initially had really good (and immediate) results with this serum and then my skin kinda went back to it's regularly scheduled program of bullshit. However, I think it's because I kept trying too many products instead of being cool and giving things time to work. I stopped using it (and almost everything else) when I started up with Differin, but now I've been adding it back into my routine. So far, so good! I really think this is one that nearly everyone can use with decent results.

Weekend Window Shopping: Athleta Is On Sale.

Y'all knew this was coming right? There are only a few more days left for the big Athleta sale, so I checked out at every single thing (EVERY. SINGLE. THING.) and found some cool items that I think are worth checking out:

Stuff I Like: More Fitness Stuff.

Back in the spring I wrote a post about fitness stuff I liked- apps, equipment, etc., and today I'm going to mention some clothes I like for workouts (or for life because, let's face it, the lines between fitness wear and real clothes has gotten quite blurry over here.) Here we go:

First up - this tank, y'all:

Lululemon has definitely gone disappointing in the past few years but I bought two of these Brunswick Muscle Tanks last year (worn here: one black, one striped) and they are still going strong. I wear them as everyday tanks but also they're great for workouts. I love the little gather detail at the shoulder and they are just really well-designed. Also, the logo is tonal so you can be stealthy with your LL.

Now, if you're an outdoor activity person, this jersey is a good investment:

It's the Yeti Hayden jersey and I love it. It comes in three colors and is perfect for those days when I don't want to wear a full bike kit. If I'm just going for a quick mountain bike ride and want to be comfortable I throw this on with baggy shorts. It does run a bit small, so I sized up and was happy with the fit. It's got one back pocket that exactly fits my phone and could be a really good shirt for hiking or running too - it's got some great features (hidden sunglasses wipe, actively cooling material) and doesn't look like a cycling shirt. Also, if you put it in your shopping cart Backcountry will give you an automatic 15% off.

And, hey, these are running shorts:

Do you know how hard it is to find running shorts with a longer inseam? (And to be clear, I am not a runner but I do like to have fitness shorts for walking, etc.) These Stoic shorts are great because they have a 5" inseam and a built-in liner. They also have one zip pocket up front but are otherwise pretty simple. I got my usual size and was happy but I'd say they run a tiny bit big. Did I mention they are on sale? Like, really on sale.

Finally, if you're still scrambling to find some weights:

These Ignite dumbbells at Target are surprisingly good quality. They're exactly like the ones my gym has and I have been haunting the depleted fitness aisle at my store, trying to find what I need. So far I've scored  a set of 8lb and 10lb but I want more! They sell out fast so keep your eyes on the website and in store.

Outfit of the Day: Black and White.

I've already tried to sell you on this damn Madewell tee a few times so I thought maybe I'd wear it in an outfit:

Don't you love that I waited until it was nearly sold out? (It's super on sale, though.) I just love the dropped sleeve and that its got a curved hem, which makes it perfect for half-tucking. Plus, it's soft and light and basically my favorite striped tee ever. (Well, except for my Alex Mill tee. I mean, really I love ALL my striped tees equally. Mama loves you all, striped babies.) Now, if your size is sold out, this version is also very cute and so is this one. For other options, I like this one from the Gap or this navy striped Madewell tee at Nordstrom! (Ugh, I love them all. Truly.) 

I'm wearing my old faithful Athleta Chelsea cargo pants which I originally bought for travel and then decided were good for everything. They're comfortable and light and I can't praise them enough. The newest version is the Chelsea Jogger, which are still on sale, and I'm really curious about them. Did anyone buy them? What do you think? And, while we're on the subject of Athleta pants, I am also a fan of the Brooklyn Ankle pants which are on sale in one of the odder colors. On to details:

I've been wearing this pendant (made by my friend Maryellen of Twiststyle) a lot lately. It's sparkly and interesting and seems to work with nearly everything. Her stuff is so versatile and easy to wear. Now, a few other accessories:

I'm still carrying my Lo & Sons Pearl crossbody (still on sale!) almost exclusively and the Madewell strap makes this very classic bag really interesting. I really love the mix of patterns when I wear it with a striped tee. 

I'm also still very much into my Ray Bans from last year. They're the Meteor Wayfair style and I still wear them pretty much daily. (Um, when I go outside. I don't generally wear them in my house except for pics.) Finally, I'm, as per, wearing a pair of Birkenstock Arizona in silver.  Listen, if you're wanting to try a pair but worried that they're too hippie or clunky or whatever? Go for the metallic version. They are just very cool and interesting and you'll get compliments, I promise. The End.