Top 5 Standbys

Summer is the best time for all kinds of new fun beauty trends. No matter what the trends, I still have my go-to, standby products. Here is the short list!

1. Bobby Pins! With summer in full swing my unruly hair can always use a bobby pin (or 5!). I never leave home without them. I have them scattered in my car, my room, my make-up bags and everywhere in between. I have some great brunette bobby pins but I'm on the hunt for a 'redhead' version. Any suggestions?

2.Water with lemon. Growing up, pop (yes, I say pop not soda) was a luxury. We never had pop in the house and only drank water at restaurants. Thanks to my parents I still rarely drink it-except in the occasional cocktail. Therefore-"water with lemon" has become a standby at home as well as whenever I go out to eat. As with most of these standbys of mine, I've never been a huge fan of plain Jane water but add a slice of lemon and it's instantly delicious! Apparently its also good for you liver(?) but it had me at the taste. 

3. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer: I use this absolutely everyday. No exceptions. I love the texture of the lotion itself and the fact that it has spf 15 is perfect for my pale freckly face ;) it has a little shimmer in it too! I previously used the tinted version which is excellent as well!

4. Nivea Lip Balm: OMG if you haven't tried this lip balm (in any variety) do it now. At $2.99 its a bit of a splurge but oh-so worth it. once you use this you will literally be addicted. I've never been  "Chapstick" girl because i thought the texture was too hard. well this stuff melts like butter on your lips and laassttss! 

5. Essie. who doesn't love Essie? It goes without saying that it is a great quality polish that never fails to make me swoon over the gorgeous colors. I think we have all had that "hallelujah" moment when you find a bottle at TJMaxx or in the clearance section at Ulta!

What are some of your summer beauty standbys?

xo Lindsey