As the temperatures rise, good beauty products are worth their weight in gold. Make my skin look matte (yet glowing) even when I’m feeling shiny and sweaty, or keep my fizzy hair at bay when humidity is out of control, and I’m yours forever. So when it came time to find tried and true products, we enlisted 13 amazingly talented + gorgeous bloggers — who often spend their time on both sides of the camera — and, as you can see below, they had no shortage of great tips and product recs for the average gal. Check out their favorite products and tips to beat the heat each summer!
There is a fine line between dewy and greasy skin. This may seem a bit pricey for a primer, but I have never used anything that works better for helping my makeup stay-put in the most humid temperatures. I discovered it when we lived in North Carolina and even during the sweltering August heat, I was shine-free all-day long!
I never use this on my lips, but I always use it on my cheeks. Originally it was created for a dancer in the 1970s so it’s made for being active and won’t come off like other blush when you’re outside in the heat!
product:one love organics skin savior balm
I LOVE the savior balm. I use it every single day – and a little goes a long way. You can do lots of different things with it but I mainly use it for moisturizing – and taming some of those little fly away hairs!
If TAGG can be any sort of guide, it’s sharing with you critical information. Like how fun you are at a party, car trip or wedding when you know all of the lyrics to a fun 80′s or 90′s song. No need to know every song – that can get intense, if you know what I mean — but we’re all about busting out a few jams. A personal favorite? Whoomp, There it is by Tag Team. Yeah, I’m comin’ straight at ya, when I sing (ok, kind of awfully semi-mumble!) all of the lyrics. I definitely don’t wrap as fast as they do, but I have fond, err, awkward memories of hitting fast forward and rewind maybe more than once or twice to get these lyrics down, and I have to admit, I’m pretty proud of my talent! Even if I’m in the car by myself and this song comes out… watch out. It’s a dance party up in here! What’s your favorite must-know lyrics?? {ps: how great is watching this video?}
Party people
Yeah Tag Team music comin’ straight atacha
That’s me DC the Brain Supreme
And my man Steve Roll’n
We’re kicking the flow we’re kickin’
And it goes a little somethin’ like this
Tag Team back again check it top
Wreck it – let’s begin
Party people let me hear some noise
DC’s in the house jump jump and rejoice
There’s a party over here
a party over there
Wave your hands in the air
Shake the deriere
These three words mean you’re gettin’ busy
Whoomp there it is
whoomp there it is
Shopping at kid’s stores for your home — in rooms other than your child’s! — has become a fast favorite. Not only do they typically offer fresh colors and creative ideas, they offer extensive color variations for every single item. It’s incredibly helpful! Land of Nod (owned by Crate & Barrel, and a baby gift favorite) and Pottery Barn Teen are always go-to resources for rugs, pillows and lighting (I mean, hello, love this mini-sputnick light!). Check out the finds below, and be sure to visit these sites, to discover fresh finds you won’t see elsewhere.
While mama should be made to feel special every day, the message can get stuck under piles of laundry, dishes, dry cleaning, errands, grocery shopping… well, you get the idea. It all just needs to get done. Consider one of the above to light up your mom’s face (all but one are under $60!), and/or add to the day by really making her feel special with the best gift of all: time, experiences and memories! I’d be thrilled with any of the above (or truth: just a few minutes of quiet!).
A few special memorable ideas she’s sure to love:
go to a pottery or art class /// enjoy a fun dinner or dessert for two over chocolate fondue // see a show, or take her to a museum // go for tea at a cute little cottage in town you’ve been eyeing for ages // get the family together for bowling // take a cooking class // handle her chores // mani, pedi time // get a day pass to a local country club or hotel for a little staycation // cook her favorite meal
