It's Officially Summer

Happy Friday loves! Looking forward to kicking off the first official weekend of summer!

I'm still loving my new Play! by Sephora subscription, and received my 2nd monthly box this past week. This box blows last month's box completely away, so many great goodies! Especially loving Bumble and Bumble's Don't Blow It, Becca Backlight Primer, and Benefit's They're Real! mascara which is my all time favorite mascara.

I've been obsessing over so many fun summer pieces. Hands down my favorite season on all fronts, but the fashion is endless - dresses, skirts, shorts, cropped pants, bathing suits and coverups, and of course give me all the pineapples!

Pineapple Earrings

Jack by BB Dakota Emberlynn Jacquard Dress

Deux Lux Starlight Pouch - on sale for only $34 + an extra 25% off

Tai Open Stone Ring - on sale for only $32 + an extra 25% off

A lot of us are taking a step back from our blogging schedules during the summer months, and even though I had a packed schedule this week I will be resuming a lighter schedule in the coming weeks as well as taking a full on blog break the week of the 4th of July which will be super refreshing. If you missed the scenes from this week:

That Summer Glow

Favorite Trend This Year - Off the Shoulder Dress

Flawless for Summer - Airbrush Makeup at Home

I couldn't be more excited for our gender reveal this weekend, so many details coming together and I can't wait to share the big news next week.

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a free Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Palette and a $50 gift card to Sephora in celebration of the fabulous Emelia's blogiversary. You can enter here.

Linking up today with Rebecca for That Friday Blog Hop, April for 5 on Friday, Tif for High Five for Friday, Lauren for Fab Favorites, and Amanda for Friday Favorites. Hop on over and join us! Happy Friday!

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Flawless for Summer

I've enjoyed achieving the flawless look with airbrush makeup in the convenience of my own home this past year thanks to Luminess Air. Ever since getting my makeup airbrushed for my wedding day and other various fancy events, I've wanted to be able to re-create the long lasting and flawless look that airbrush makeup gives you on my own. I just had no idea how easy it was, if anything it's easier to apply than regular makeup.

I was excited to try out their new Mystic line, which provides a dewy look (perfect for summer!) and luminous finish that evens and enhances your skin while giving it a flawlessly natural look that lasts all day and all night. My makeup stays looking fresh and matte despite the heat and humidity which usually leaves my face looking like an oil slick, and without the cakiness that usually comes with traditional makeup.

*Also obsessing over their new lip gloss and mascara*

* Green Fashionista readers will save 20% off with offer code: 741854513 *

Luminess Air Makeup

~ Easy to use and made for both every day use and special occasions
~ Lasts for more than 10 hours
~ Oil and fragrance free, mineral water based formula
~ Very hygienic, no need for hand or brush blending
~ Minimizes the appearance of pores, wrinkles, and fine lines
~ Blends evenly which reduces the amount of makeup used, and works well on all skin types
~ Perfect for reducing the appearance of blemishes, age spots, and redness

Have you ever tried airbrush makeup?

**I was sent these products for free in exchange for a review. All opinions are honest and are my own.**

beauty Luminess Air

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My Favorite of this Year's Trends

One of my favorite trends this year is the off the shoulder look, and I can't stop scooping up all the beautiful tops and dresses with this cut. I wore this dress to board our cruise to Bermuda a few weeks ago, and this clutch paired perfectly with my formal night attire. I officially need to book my next cruise!

Dress - Velvet | Clutch - Rebecca Minkoff | Wedges - Tommy Hilfiger | Necklace - Rocksbox | Sunnies and Watch - Kate Spade

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That Summer Glow

I'm all about that beautiful glow, especially in the summertime and who doesn't want a little help for that extra sunkissed look?

Marc Jacobs Beauty Glow Stick

This product glides on easily with one swipe, but it can also be applied with a brush. I used the glow stick on my cheekbones and my fingers to blend it in which created an instant dewy look perfect for a night out dining under the stars.

**I was sent this product for free from Influenster in exchange for a review. All opinions are honest and are my own.**

beauty Featured Influenster Marc Jacobs

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Shopping and Friends Filled Weekending

Beautiful summery weekends are definitely my favorite, and just like every other year I'm watching the calendar get more and more packed for the upcoming months.

My weekend was full and productive, and I was a total slacker with picture taking. Watched a good friend open an epic gift for Father's Day, pool time with some of my favs, yummy food, and the neverending battle with my fav neighbors of whether our Sopranos nights should now be Game of Thrones nights. As of right now, we're keeping up with the Sopranos!

I also picked up some fabulous new items that I've been thinking about for a while, and worked on details and decorations for the gender reveal baby-q next weekend.

J.O.A. Tie Front Dress

Tt Beach Cover Up

*My favorite part is the open back detail*

Sperry Bahama Stripe Boat Shoes

Kate Spade To Wash and To Wear Travel Bag Set

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a free Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Palette and a $50 gift card to Sephora in celebration of the fabulous Emelia's blogiversary. You can enter here.

June is a beautiful month and the kick off to everyone's favorite season - summer! But it also is a rough month for a lot of us, today especially is a hard day for me as it marks 3 years since I lost my beautiful cousin.

*Miss her more than words could ever describe*

Joining Biana and Meghan for Weekending

and

Erin for Weekend Snapshots

*Cheers to a fabulous week*

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Happy Summer Friday

Happy Friday! I wanted to thank everyone for their thoughtful words and support this week as our beautiful city is hurting. What I love more than ever is how everyone is coming together with so much support and love.

1. My job rolled out Summer Fridays this year, and everyone is super excited to take advantage of this great benefit. I will definitely be cashing in some of those bad boys for some upcoming long weekend trips, and couldn't be more thankful that I have this option.

2. I've teamed up with some fabulous ladies to celebrate Emelia's blogiversary. Let's just say I'll be super jealous of the lucky winner of this gorgeous palette and $50 Sephora gift card. Happy entering!

Lauren // Rachael // Andrea

Kate // Emelia

Lindsay // Becca // Meagan

So let's pop the champagne (palette) and get this party started! A celebration is in order for 2 years of blogging at Dream Big and Buy the Shoes and a bunch of my blogger babes are helping with all the fun. A group of us have put together the chance to win a $50 Sephora Gift Card and Becca x Jacyln Hill Champagne Glow Face Palette to ONE LUCKY WINNER. Details are listed in the giveaway widget below.

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3. I mentioned on Monday that we went car shopping over the weekend, and it was down to the Acura RDX and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Well the RDX won the negotiations, and came out cheaper than the Jeep (whodathunk). I now have a new "Pearly", and was super emotional turning back in my former car. Am I the only one who gets like that?

4. Have I talked about how much I'm loving that MAC ~~finally~~ has a rewards program? Aside from free shipping, samples upon checkout, and building up points I received a card in the mail recently for a free eyeshadow to celebrate my MAC anniversary. I decided to go bold and chose cranberry which I think will be beautiful for some more dramatic looks, especially around the holidays.