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I’m feeling reflective lately. It could be blamed on the power of suggestion based on my horoscope (total Zodiac junkie). Or maybe it is a fairly big birthday in a couple weeks (starts with a 3, ends with a 5). Either way, I am pondering goals for the next week, months and years. Inspired by this goal list over on Design Love Fest (via Bleubird Blog), I decided to share mine today:

Eating / Baked potatoes, seafood, blueberries and gnocchi.
Drinking / Fresh grapefruit juice, water and white wine.
Practicing / Reflection, patience, understanding and self-respect.
Mastering / Live television appearances.
Learning / Finally learning how to do my own blowout.
Trying / To move beyond an unhealthy relationship.
Playing / Cards Against Humanity, Mexican Train Dominos and dancing like a fool to 90s music.
Finishing / My monthly column, paperwork for a new venture this fall and see next topic.
Reading / I really want to start Le Temps Viendra but trying to make it through All the Light We Cannot See (a lovely WWII story but just a little hard to get into at the start).
Remembering / To perform my evening skin care routine and get plenty of sleep (such a night owl).
Wearing / Joie silk shorts, Soludos Espadrilles, and T by Alexander Wang Classic Tanks.
Cooking / Oatmeal and baked potatoes (so random but so good and easy!).
Working / On a couple different projects and so easily distracted – working on focus.
Traveling / Finally, a little more after a dry spell – Napa in less than two weeks.
Wanting / To get a solid exercise routine in place.

If you are inspired, share yours below! And a couple finds from around the web here:

I don’t really consider myself a graphic artist but this Kerning game was so addictive – beware type nerds everywhere!

Excited to learn Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are adding perfume oil to their collection.

5 Makeup Tips You Didn’t Know.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

The girls don’t always have all the beauty fun. For Father’s Day, there are plenty of grooming and fragrance gift ideas that will have any man feel pampered. I am on Great Day Green Country this morning sharing my favorites for gifting this Sunday that will please all dads from gadget lovers to the busy executive to the sporty outdoors man.

Looking for a way to spruce up his bathroom routine? Look no further than Anthony Father’s Day Survival Kit for the dad in your life. Housed in a great looking toiletries bag, you’ll find Glycolic Facial Cleanser, Shave Cream, All Purpose Facial Moisturizer, Instant Fix Oil Control and Wake Up Call. Everything is perfectly suited for travel and contains all that any man would need. Note: Wake Up Call, a hydrating treatment gel, is one my favorite men’s products I’ve come across to date.

Got a gadget lover in your life? I gave my father a Clarisonic a couple years back and he hasn’t stopped singing its praises. The Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush comes in a masculine grey shade (also with a travel case and cleanser). Ideal for pre-shave, it gives a deep clean and preps for a closer and more comfortable shave.

There is nothing harder than selecting a fragrance for someone – it is such a personal choice. But FragranceNet.com has rounded up a handful of colognes that match your dad’s unique personality. One of these five are sure to please your pops:

The Dapper Dad: Tom Ford Noir has notes of bergamot, violet flower, leather, and black pepper – the ultimate in sophistication.
The Macho-Dad: Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf has unique notes including chilli and saffron combined with leather, tobacco, vetiver and pink pepper. This is a lightweight, woodsy scent.
The Preppy Dad: Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Sport is a timeless classic with notes of green apples, mint, mandarin, sage and ginger.
The Casual Dad: F By Ferragamo Free Time Cologne is perfect for a laid back man with its notes of
lemon, ginger, pink pepper, cardamom and vetiver.
The Sporty Dad: The One Sport Cologne by Dolce & Gabbana has an aquatic feel that is both casual and athletic with notes of rosemary, wood, musk and patchouli.

Looking for a gift set? One of my favorite classic colognes is Ralph Lauren Fragrances Polo Red and their 3-Piece Father’s Day Gift Set is perfect for the energitic dad on the go. Included is Eau De Toilette, After Shave Balm and deodorant. Notes include: red saffron, red grapefruit and red cedar.

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Cle de Peau Beaute Make-up Remover Sheets

It is birthday season in my group of friends and lately that means a lot of festivities on this weekend. I don’t think we honestly stopped from Friday until Sunday afternoon this week! Thank goodness I have a trip to Napa scheduled for some R&R in a few weeks – hahaha!

So, you know what boozy, fun filled weekends mean? Late evenings and a general lack of desire to do a productive skin care routine. So when I walk in the door, I bee-line for Cle de Peau Beaute Make-up Remover Sheets. Slightly smaller than other wipes, these luxurious versions are specially designed for the eye area.

Stubborn eye makeup is whisked away with a oil-based remover. And the silky tissues leave tired skin revived and nourished. I love that it packs a generous 50 sheets in one pack – I can usually get away with one sheet for both eyes. That’s not to say these aren’t without a luxury price tag, but the glamorous experience will keep you honest about taking off makeup after a long night.

Samples generously provided by Neiman Marcus as part of the Beauty Ambassador Program, but as always, opinions are my own.

“Summer-ize” Your Makeup Routine On FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

There are so many factors that play into changing up our makeup routine as the months warm up. Depending on where you live, humidity can play a huge factor. And to an even greater degree, lifestyle changes. We spend our summer evenings wearing breezy maxi dresses and a messy bun. This calls for a tone down in makeup (with some glowy and bronzy wattage).

Personally, I like switching to a more subtle eye and using a few more liquid formulations. My favorite of these liquid gems actually come from a brand new line from Perricone MD that I am wild about. Launched just this month, Perricone MD No Makeup Skincare restores skin’s health, protects from environmental factors and uses pigments to enhance facial architecture. This makeup doesn’t cake on coverage but adds radiance. My favorite of the bunch is the new No Foundation Foundation Serum which just subtly adds pigment with a suede finish and nourishing formula. No Mascara Mascara contains anti-aging lash treatment. And No Lipstick Lipstick not only smells amazing but adds a natural color with SPF 15.

If you are anything like me, you’ll log some serious pool time (with lots of SPF of course). Some days, we proceed immediately to a BBQ dinner or casual Mexican fare straight from the pool. To add just a bit of glam, I love the newest of lip formulas – Lip Crayons. Boots No. 7 Lip Crayons not only offer a budget price point but also a conditioning shine. I love Berry to compliment post-pool sun-kissed tan.

I can’t really think of a summer color collection that does glowy bronze better than NARS. A new launch coupled with a newly discovered classic is now a permanent staple in my rotation. First, I admit to being a Laguna devotee. But I was gently coaxed to try the slightly slightly deeper and more golden Casino and I am smitten. There is something about the formula that is so authentically bronzed that I can quickly sweep over my cheekbones, temples and nose and hit the road. And talk about a launch with a splash from their summer ‘Adult Swim’ collection: Hot Sand Illuminator is a limited edition peach champagne liquid that provides a shimmery blush. I also love to use it on brow bones and if you are feeling indulgent, add a dab to your decolletage.

Who said dark polish is only for cooler months. This summer, change things up with inky digits but swap out vampy blacks and browns for navys like Essie’s After School Boy Blazer or a deep purple like Sally Hansen Vanity Flare. If you are a diehard light shade buff, opt for a classic white (my current choice is Deborah Lippmann in Amazing Grace).

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mark Juice Gems High Shine Lip Gloss

I can’t think of a better name for these fun little lippies. Juice Gems come in a fun and sleek tube and are packed with the perfectly balanced, shiny gloss. The twist off cap reveals an angled applicator. I love that it is transparent so you are sure not to glob on too much.

Now for the fun part – channel your inner preteen. The formula is packed with the most yummy, fruity scent. The real fruit extract moisturized and conditions lips. You’ll want every shade and at 11 bucks why not?! My favorites are Snow Peach and Juicy Fig.

Wednesday On The Web

I feel like this summer, looks are all about a load of textured hair, tons of glow and a little bit of a carefree attitude. I don’t know about you, but I am going to roll with it. There are some really beautiful things around the web lately – talk about a source of inspiration – shopping, self-confidence and beauty:

brooklyn blonde shares her luxury hair favorites – I want them all!

Absolutely drooling over Karlie Kloss’ ITG interview.

J.Crew is offering an additional 30% off sale items with code SWEET at checkout. I’m thinking about scooping up some new suits.

Agran oil based moisturizer with SPF 47? Sign me UP.

So proud of my friend Dallas and her beautiful new blog.

The Net-a-Porter sale continues and I have my eye on this bikini, a beach poncho, and this top.

Looking for a bronzing illuminator? Look absolutely no further than this one.

Why does Dove always get it right with their inspirational videos:

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