Happy Thursday! I’m coming to you today from the couch with a kid who’s home not feeling good so we’re taking it a little slower and watching a little more tv than normal. It’s cold and gloomy outside so at least we’re not missing much. I can’t believe we’re heading into April next week… if only our weather would fully get on board with spring. I’ve been craving all things rainbow and pastel lately and pulled together my recent favorite spring finds.
I’m especially excited for Easter this year and it’s hard to believe it’s just a few weeks away! Last year we were only a few weeks into the lockdown and spent a gloomy and cold Easter at home. This year we already have a few egg hunts on the calendar and some other fun Easter activities to look forward to. I’ve been thinking about what we’ll wear and put together a rundown of dresses I’m loving for me, for Crosby and shirts for Wilder too.
Calendar wise the end of August is typically the end of summer, but in southern California (and several other places), summer is just heating up. We will have really hot days until at least Halloween and this year I really want to soak them up at the beach as much as possible. Usually by September the crowds are a lot smaller and the beach is easier to do. Fingers crossed that’s still true for this wacky year.
We headed down the peninsula to the bay side the other day after naps for some late afternoon/early evening fun. It’s been really hot and humid and it was still 85 degrees when we left at 6:30, but we had fun playing in the sand and splashing in the water.
I ordered this swimsuit for myself a few weeks ago on major sale. When it arrived I realized how similar it was to one of Crosby’s so we had to wear them together. Both of our suits are sadly sold out, but this time of year is always a good time to take advantage of the end of season sales and shop for swimwear at a big discount. I’m rounding up some favorites below.
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…
I start by splashing cool water on my face, I normally don’t use a cleanser in the morning just water.
Then I spray Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Hydrating Mist all over my face, neck and chest and blot it in. This has such a subtle scent that makes me feel like I’m at the spa.
Next I apply Murad’s Environmental Shield Serum to my face, neck and chest. It’s packed with vitamin C which I feel really helps to wake up my skin.
I finish with Tula’s brand new sunscreen. I’m a huge fan of this, it’s not greasy, does not have a white tint, smells great and even has a subtle glow.
All of these products (and all products from their respective brands) are currently on sale.
All Elemis products are 25% off with code LTK25
Murad’s are also 25% off and free shipping with code LTK25
My discount code for 15% all Tula products is ASHLEYJACKEL
A few months ago I started making a couple little updates to freshen up our home decor for spring. Who knew we’d be spending all of our time at home in the months to come! Little tweaks can go a long way, and there are several inexpensive ways to brighten your home up right now.
Greenery – adding some fresh greens from outside always brightens my mood. It doesn’t necessarily have to be flowers, plant clippings can look just as good in a vase.
Printing and framing photos – I don’t think we’ve printed a photo out since Wilder was born so this is something I really need to get caught up on right now.
Light fixture switch – we recently swapped the rose gold light fixture over our kitchen table for a woven one that really transforms the space. We purchased ours for under $50 at ikea, but I found a similar option in the same price range.
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I know I’m not alone saying I’m glad March is over. What a weird month. For me personally it started so happy, I was planning Crosby’s 3rd Birthday party and starting to plan Wilder’s 1st as well. All of that changed just a couple of days before Crosby’s birthday, and the rest of the month was one big blur of days blending together. It seemed pretty endless and now April does as well. All that aside I wanted to share my top 5 sellers in March. I plan to keep things as normal as possible around here right now and hope that’s okay with you!
Aside from my #1 seller last month, everything was in the fashion category. It’s always interesting to see what does well.
Outdoor dining table – mentioned in my post the other day and still currently 40% off. This is a great outdoor table!
Open weave sweater– the perfect sweater for spring. You can layer a cami under so it’s not see through. Or you can layer it over dresses and tops. It’s also 40% off right now.
Taupe espadrilles – these come in 8 colors and are the perfect height for every day wear. They’re under $100 and super comfortable.
Levi’s 501 skinny jeans – one of my all time favorite pairs for jeans. I’ve had these for over two years now and continue to wear them multiple times a week. They’re under $100 and great quality but are not stretchy denim. Some people reccomend sizing up but I take them in my regular size and they fit perfectly.
Woven slides – I pursed these during the Shopbop sale early last month. They’re a great neutral sandal that I can’t wait to wear more. I think they run a little narrow but I was still able to wear my normal size.
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