#SeeSummerBetter styled with my in home trial

If you aren't familiar with Warby Parker you can read about them in my first #SeeSummerBetter post here! I got my in home trial (you seriously have to check out this program!!) and I have finally styled them with some of my favorite summer looks!

Here I put the Raglan frames in 'Jet Black' with some of my maternity favorites. I liked these frames because they were a staple everyday wear. They were a bit small for my face but I really liked the style!

Shorts: Old Navy (on sale!) Tank: Old Navy Watch (old): similar style Wrap bracelet (old): similar- Stella & Dot

I love these Piper frames, very retro chic! The slightly go up at the sides and were super flattering! I think this is perfect for a bridal shower or afternoon event!

 Skirt: Ted Baker (a pre-bump favorite!) Faux leather sleeved top (old): similar Bag: Kate Spade (old) Lip: NARS satinlip in Yu

The Reilly lenses are a dead tie for my favorite with the beach glass, which I will get to. I love the bigger frame, and the Marzipan Tortoise is perfection! I am a sucker for Tortoise shell, but these babies were something special- definitely on my wish list! :) I paired these with a typical work day outfit because I would likely wear them every.single.day! 

Pants: Destination Maternity Necklace (a must have!): Jcrew Factory Lipgloss: YSL 370 Top: Stitch Fix- more details coming in another post!

The Crossfield frames in 'Polished Gold' are the perfect cool, summer casual outfit. In fact I wore this last weekend and loved the way it looked together! 

Dress: Target Maternity Heels: Lucky Brand - super comfy! Necklace: Jcrew (old) 

Lastly, the Jennings sunnies in 'Beach Glass' could they be any more perfect for a beach day? I loved these lenses! They are great for many face shapes, not too over sized and the color is perfection! 

Swimsuit: Target Maternity

Overall I was SUPER happy with the quality & style of my Warby Parker in home try on! I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is totally free & hassle free as well!

Lilly for Target

Okay let's talk about the epic disappointment that was Lilly for Target. My sister and law & I were at our local Target (after a quick Dunkins run) at 7:45am. We got a prime parking spot and were there long before those doors open. There were many people waiting at the front entrance but we parked around back thinking we knew something other people did not. Boy were we wrong. They did not open the back door until 5 precious minutes after the front. By the time we made it over to the Lilly section this is what it looked like...

Then there were women (who were not acting like Ladies) with overflowing carriages taking things out of other people's carriages when they were not looking!! I was in total shock, it took everything in my power not to give them a piece of my mind. Then I realize if these women were so desperate as to steal from other women's carriages then I should promptly shut my trap because who knows where they draw the line.

We stuck around for a few minutes to see if people would put things back but no such luck. My Mom happened to be in NH at the time so we convinced her to pop into the Target in Nashua and they were also completely sold out! Better luck next time!

Did you score any great finds?

Sunday Funday- for your skin! :)

I have always struggled with my skin, I break out easily which means I would pack on the make up to cover it up which then causes increased breakouts! Ugh the cycle of it all!

There are few rules I learned in college:

1. Never go to bed with your make up on (no matter how many drinks you've had!)

2. Less is more- the more you try to cover up the worse it looks

3. Find a routine and stick to it (see my "favorites" page for what I use)

4. Clean your make up brush often

5. Moisturize

#4 is by far my favorite- my roommate & I would love to clean our brushes weekly! To this day I still update her when I clean them because she is the only one who understands this crazy obsession!

I have purchased a variety of cleaning products over the years, some more expensive than I am willing to admit! Then along came Pinterest (seriously what would I do without it?) and I found a homemade version which actually turned out to be better for me as I have pretty sensitive skin. I was using blue Dawn because that is what everything said to use, however I found myself buying Dawn specifically for this, so I substituted Method dish soap (which is what we use in the kitchen) and it worked just as well!

Brush Cleanser:

1 cup of warm water

1 TBSP white vinegar

1 TBSP dish soap

Soak the brushes in the mixture for 10-15 minutes, rub through the brushes to loosen anything that might be stuck in the bristle. 

Rinse through with warm water rubbing the bristles until the water dripping off the brush is clear. Leave flat to dry.

Check out these "before & afters!" 

 I also take an antibacterial wipe to the handle just to get the excess makeup & germs off :)

 In case you were wondering what the water looked like after I soaked all of the brush for some time take a peek at this! It is pretty gross to think all this came off, but also super satisfying to know they are now clean :)