Another tricky week behind us, with more memories we’d rather save for a much, much later date, we move onwards as is the theme of this summer! Vive le amnesia! Something about a post pandemic summer makes those inhibitions non-existent and gives ‘throwing caution to the wind’ a new meaning. We suppose being locked up for 2 years just does that to ya, huh? While we can find a creative and colourful way to blame almost every bad decision on post-pandemic liberty, that rationale can only hold strong for so long. Not quite sure the bestie can handle waking up to 38 texts another night and having it be blamed on “the post pandemic blues!” We’re gearing into July, friends!!
This edition of Self-Care Sundays features our favorite summer products to make you glow-as-you-go and seize that summer spontaneity! Nobody wants to be lugging around a 12 pound makeup case full of heavy products and pore-clogging additions. Leave that nonsense for the harsh winters. As we’ve seen with the trends lately: less is definitely more this summer, and it’s all about the rosy cheeked glow of days gone by. Below, we’ll outline, in steps, our favorite, MTS-approved products to have in your arsenal this summer whether your traipsing through Tuscany with your new bae, or your slushing through the city heat on your way to work: we’ve got you.
There is nothing more important than the consistent application of SPF during these hot, sunny summer days! Our personal fave? Supergoop! In all its variations. Whether you like a glossy finish to your skin using their oil stick, or their mineral matte for a clean look, Supergoop has you covered!
A light coverage base to even out the tone, add SPF, and overall dewiness. This Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector gives you a flawless finish.
Atelier Westman has the smoothest creamiest bronzer stick to add that pop of colour that you need whilst in a time crunch or a hurry! It’s easily blend-able, natural looking, and quite frankly? Chic.
Cream based products are all the rage this summer, as they’re light, buildable, and breathable, but no set is complete without a little blush to make you look like the anime character of every teen boy’s fantasy. We like to mix Nude Stix (naughty and spice) and Huda Beauty (warm peach) for a nice, healthy glow. Add a little on the nose for that truly sun-kissed piece de resistance.
We would be remiss if we didn't top all this off with some great mascara and our favorite to give you that Bambi, doe-eyed “i just woke up like this,” products are: Better Than Sex and SmashBox Super Fan.
Monday Mantra (Monday’s are a bitch, you don’t have to be)
Your Monday Mantra to start this week is:
“My past does not define me, but only guides me to a brighter, better future, full of love, light, and forgiveness.”
Book of the Week: A Thousand Ships: Natalie Haynes
One of the great novels which retells the mythology of the fall of Troy from a woman's perspective. We know Homer’s version quite well, but what of the women on the battlefield? In the bed chambers? And by their side, as they bid farewell to the some of the greatest mythical heroes who stood the test of time?
Song of the Week: Carolina - Taylor Swift
Food for Thought
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