Oh hey, hi babes! August is looming down on us & although it's still approximately 5000 degrees in the south, I'm already eyeing autumnal themed candles & big sweaters.

SIGH.

I was poking through The Anna Edit & was inspired by her roundup of personal highlights at the end of each month. This won't be exactly that, but I thought it'd be fun to chat with you about things that happened, I bought, watched, etc.

So, first things first, I guess I should address the little facelift going on here. It's been a hot minute since I updated the design & thought it was time. The design is from Hello Manhattan and I absolutely adore the simplicity! If you have a look at the sidebar you'll see I've added a food category.. I'm not turning into a food blog by any means, but I have been getting bit by the baking bug & want to start sharing more goodies.

Which brings me to... BAKING. I've been baking. Actual things. It may not seem like much, but for me it's an accomplishment, HA. I even bought the e-book version of Chrissy Teigen's cookbook (mostly because I wish I was her) and I'm SO READY. What are your recipe go-tos? I'm looking for any recs!

As for netflix, something you should know about me is I'm super into documentaries, (especially true crime) and I've been watching The Keepers, about the murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik & the general shadiness of the Catholic church. It's extremely interesting- albeit disturbing- and I fully believe she was killed because she knew too much.

What are your three things?

xo,

kae

SHEIN FIRST IMPRESSION

SheIn has kind of been making the rounds in the blog world as a high quality inexpensive shop. I'd heard all good things about it (even my lovely photographer recommended it) so awhile back I bought this set to test the waters. 

It came in within a couple of weeks, which I was pleasantly surprised with (they ship from China) & arrived intact, and after a good ironing sesh, came out pretty close to perfect. I was a little worried about sizing but the small fit perfectly!

I picked this set because I like co-ords, I like bows, & I love a good crop top.

I love that you can pair this with a bralette & it still looks fresh, perfect for summer days. A crop + short combo is pretty universally flattering, & an accent like a bow ties it (literally) all together. 

This definitely won't be my last shein order!

Have you tried the brand? What do you think?

xo, 

kae

THE FACE MASK EDIT

Face masks are not a new part of skincare, but the trend is relatively fresh, for good reason. When used on a regular basis, masks are a hydrating, anti-oxidant filled treat that smooth imperfections & even out skin tone.

Plus, they're pretty dang fun to put on, no?

Let's talk a few of my picks, two of which I've touched on before:

Formula 10.0.6 Papaya + Citrus

This is a peel-off mask that unclogs pores & brightens things up. I like the way my face feels afterwards- bright & fresh!

L'oreal Clear & Comfort Clay Mask*

This is a new addition to L'oreal's mask line & I am IN LOVE. I don't use clay masks very often & I don't know why not because it is such a revitalizing thing. In just ten minutes it draws out impurities in the skin & fixes up your complexion. I've never had a facial (I KNOW) but I imagine this is what one feels like.

Fresh Rose Mask

Everyone in the world needs a rose face mask, in my opinion. What's better than rosewater that cools and hydrates the skin? There's just something boujee about it. This particular mask is moisturizing and smooths out the skin, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and calm.

Freeman

Freeman is that brand of masks that you see at walmart for super cheap, but is super high quality. In fact, I'm pretty sure the first mask I ever tried was this brand. They have so many different ones, like banana and avocado & oatmeal. Heaven!

*I received this item for review, but as always opinions are my own.

What's on your face mask edit?

xo,

kae