AMA, No. 4
Everything I do to my skin, derm vs. med-spa, the makeup I actually wear, everyday denim, spring trend thoughts, how I think about budgeting, handling home repairs as a woman living alone, and more.
Hi! How was your weekend? Mine was jam-packed between volunteering, a holiday party, lunch with my dad and helping him Christmas shop, last-minute holiday to-dos, and (now, at 10 p.m.) writing this AMA!
I try to do these every 6-8 weeks. You can read the last few here, here, and here!
What’s your go to confident outfit? When nothing else works, you know if you put this on then you can handle anything. Ooh this is a good question! I think I have a few formulas. This is based really on body type (I like my legs, try to hide my middle, feel indifferent toward my arms).
Long sleeve mini dress with sheer tights and heels.
Wide leg jeans that hit right at the top of my foot, ballet flats, an oversized button down with just a few buttons done.
Kick flares with a button down and loafers. A sweater tossed over my shoulders!
For a party: shift dress mini with platform heels.
Good jewelry, always. Jewelry is my armor!
Beauty
What makeup are you truly wearing most days? I know you try so many products, but would love to know your current go-to’s! Perhaps for everyday and also for a night out/special event? Thank you!! Someone else added: I second this. Particularly any kind of daily foundation/tinted lotion.
My everyday routine is pretty simple. I don’t like to wear too much makeup most of the time. Tinted SPF, mascara, brows (I always do my brows as they get very unruly), lip balm.
Tinted SPF (use GRACE30) and this tinted eye cream are a pretty good base. I generally skip other face makeup, but if I am red, filming, shooting, or want to look more done I use the No Makeup Makeup (use GRACE15). It’s magic and looks like nothing. I wear “light medium”
Two coats of brown mascara
I fill in my brows with this pencil and brush them upward with Refy’s brow hold.
A little blush (this in petal)
Jones Road Bronzer all over for a little glow
A pinky nude glossy lip balm like this one (this rotates!).
I have been trying to do more makeup reels on Instagram as I feel like makeup is more “show vs. tell.” Def check out this one for everyday and this for a night out.
Would love to know what skincare treatments (laser, microneedling, botox, facials, etc etc) you think are worth it/ good bang for buck? Someone else added: Second this! Post 40, what’s your annual routine (beyond the daily skincare) on investment treatments? Also, medspa or dermatologist?