Face and Body Misting: Treat or Treatment? Both!

Remember when we first started seeing people spritzing their face with plain water mists on warm days? It seemed over-the-top and and a bit obsessive, and like an extra beauty step that offered basically nothing except offer a moment of freshness. And in fact they were drying their skin out and leaving it without a protective barrier of moisturizer.  Mists today are so much more than plain water and offer skincare benefits on the fly.  There are as many reasons to mist as their are products to address various needs, so it’s time to take another look:  

FACE MIST BENEFITS:   Use as a toner before moisturizing to calm and prep the skin.  Mist for a smoothing layer before applying makeup.  Revive and refresh makeup midday with a blending sponge.  Mist for a quick application of extra moisturizer or sunscreen post-workout.  Use mid or post flight to hydrate parched skin from air travel.  NOTE: Mists that are meant to “set” makeup contain ingredients that bind the makeup to the skin, not allowing it to properly breathe so it can irritate the skin or cause breakouts, not to mention creating a makeup finish that is mask-like - NOT a good look.  

KEY INGREDIENTS:   Just like your favorite cleansers, toners and moisturizers, look for mists that contain hyaluronic acid which is a humectant and can hold 1000 times its weight in water, plumping and helping the skin retain an optimum moisture level.  Ultra-hydrated skin is healthier, glows, is more youthful, and less likely to show signs of stress resulting in irritation, dryness, and wrinkles.  Hyaluronic acid  is a powerhouse and should be a key ingredient in your skincare routine. Mists infused with mineral oils help smooth the skin, lock in moisture, and improve the look of makeup applied over it.   Rosewater, cucumber, aloe, and green tea mists have anti-inflammatory properties, reducing irritation and redness.  

BODY MIST BENEFITS:   Apart from giving a refreshing boost, body mists offer a lot of skincare perks.  Body spritzers offer great hydration that can lock in moisturizers. Mists can give skin a sheen or glow, or create an even-toned bronze look.  Mist mid-day or post-workout with a lighter version of your favorite fragrance in mist-form without perfume-overloading.  Use at bedtime to help you fall asleep. 

KEY INGREDIENTS:   Wake up: look for mists with citrus and florals to refresh and invigorate, both the skin and the senses.  Escape: tropical scents like coconut and vanilla channel a warm, sexy beach vacation.  Sleep: lavender soothes and aids in getting restful sleep.

  

I stash mists at my desk, in my gym bag, keep a mini-spritzer in my handbag, and have more than a couple on my vanity, and while it does feel a bit indulgent I love giving my skin an extra does of hydration to keep me looking and feeling fresh on the fly mid-day.  One step to glowing, hydrated, and refreshed skin is a good deal in my book. 

                                                                XOXO Shelley

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Spring Shopping: Creating a Sunglass Wardrobe

I always love new sunglasses for spring and summer, and now that spring is almost (!) here, in my optimism I am seeking out the best designer trends to see what will actually work in real life.  A lot of the new designs are just Insta-bait and are not at all wearable in real life without garnering gasps everywhere you go, so sticking to styles that are fun while functional is my number one goal.  A lot of celebrities have jumped on the 80’s MTV styles with sharp angles and bling that really only looked good in early music videos, just to grab headlines and make a statement on social media, but that doesn’t mean it’s flattering in real life.  I want to make a statement, but not that sort of statement.  The skinny lenses of the last two years has been done and dusted, and offered little if any protection from the sun. Moving on!

Choosing new sunnies has never been this much fun, with so many new options to suit any style and mood.  Colored frames are having a big moment, breaking the typical conservative rules of what is suitable for sunglasses.  Now you can match your blue eyeshadow, your pink hair, or your nude makeup palette. No color is out of bounds and that means there is a pair for every mood and outfit.  Another style that is ultra-flattering is the large square frame in both metals and plastics, light-lensed or dark.  Talk about feminine!  My personal all-time favorite shape that suits my face the best is the cat eye, and this year’s oversized glasses with dark lenses give maximum coverage, tons of mystery, and go with any outfit, anywhere I go. This updated classic will elevate my daily style and get plenty of play year-round, going just as well with a ponytail and makeup-free face after the gym or long flight, as it will when I go for full on Hollywood with strong lip color and statement outfit.   

I’ll be choosing one pair of designer glasses as an investment piece and shopping for similar styles at cheap price points to give me an updated sunglass wardrobe without the financial ouch, to give me maximum coordinating style points.  I’m taking a pass on the plastic aviators, over-sized shield, geek chic, and small round metal styles. The were designed to look sensational on the runway and in editorials, but not to make anyone look gorgeous in real life.  

Bring on the sun! 

                                                                 XOXO Shelley

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West Coast Surfer Style Gets a Luxe Upgrade

From beach to street: the athleisure trend just took a high fashion style turn mixing surfer style with glam cuts, prints, and details for an edgy look that is right at home in an urban environment.  As tempting as it is to live in yoga wear all day, every day, there is no need to choose comfort over cool.  

Look for sporty-chic pieces such as boxy t-shirts and tops with artisanal tie-dye prints and artistic details, stripes with fringe, neoprene sandals that are made for walking, body con mini dresses with graphic details, unconventional florals, graphic swimsuits and body wear that emphasize the waist, and the return of the biker short worn with everything from workout wear to blazers.  Add small gold jewelry pieces and easy slicked back hair for a west coast vibe.  I’m shopping now for my spring getaway! 

Ribbon t-shirt at zara.com

Tie-dye t-shirt at Zara.com

Striped fringed top at Zara.com

Sandal by Marni at shopbop.com

Print shorts by Monse at shopbop.com

Prism Color Block swimsuit by Cynthia Rowley

Black sequined mini dress by Zara

Tap Back bike shorts by Free People

Royal Garden ballet top and midi pant by Free People

Rebel leaf print bikini by L*Space at Shopbop

                                                                  XOXO Shelley

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