One of my favorite parts of the day is my nighttime skincare routine. Is that weird? It's one of the only 15 minute periods of time I get with no interruptions or distractions and it is very peaceful. I do it once the kids are down for the night before Jeff and I unwind watching a show. Did you know there's a correct order for applying skincare? I recently learned about it and realized I'd been doing a few steps out of order for years! Here's the correct breakdown:
Happy Monday! I can't believe it's Thanksgiving week... and even though the holiday will be different for so many this year (my family included), I know it will still be a nice day. Thanksgiving also marks the start of a crazy cyber week (black Friday, cyber Monday, etc). It seems like every year it starts earlier and earlier and get more intense. Part of my job is to highlight sales and be a resource for anyone looking for them. I'm sharing deals on things I love that I think you'll like too. However, that said I don't want anyone to feel pressured or like you "have" to buy things. I really don't want anyone to feel bad if they are not in a position to spend right now. What matters most, especially right now, is health. These are all just material things that do not matter in the grand scheme of things.
I realized the other day it was six months ago we went into lockdown and the world shut down. Half a year! While we're not in an extreme lockdown situation anymore, life has definitely changed. Neither of my kids have been to a store or restaurant since the beginning of March and we are limiting our outings as well. That being said there are three things I've loved having while quarantining at home and will continue to use moving forward.
Happy Monday... but does that it even matter what day it is anymore? I apologize for going radio silent over here the past week, I'm still trying to balance this new normal. Today I want to talk skincare! I haven't been wearing much makeup lately but have still been focused on skin. I wanted to share my current morning skincare routine...
Last week I was invited to the brand new Chanel beauty boutique at Fashion Island to check it out and get my makeup done. I absolutely loved everything they used on me and thought I'd compile all the products into a post. Mostly for my record, but in case anyone else is looking for some new beauty goodies.
It's no secret that I try a lot of beauty products. It's a fun part of my job and a great way to discover new items. I find a lot of really great products this way. Sometimes I turn to instagram to find new-to-me products and have noticed a lot of my favorites are also super hyped on IG. Today I want to call out my favorites that I think are worth the hype.
I'm Ashley, a professional stylist, wife, and new mom, sharing my love of fashion, beauty, home decor, travel, and life in sunny Southern California!
