We still have many more weeks of summer left so I thought I would do a roundup of some of the best accessories that caught my eye this week! I’m loving bold statement jewelry this time of year in both bright colors or traditional gold/silver.

The Keeper – I finished this book but barely. It was not enjoyable and dragged on endlessly. It’s been on my TBR (to be read) list for more than a year so I had high hopes that were extinguished only a few chapters in. Cal is a retired Chicago detective living in a small Irish town with his fiance, who was born and raised in this town. The community is tight because they have all grown up together but those bonds begin to fall apart when a young woman is found murdered. The authorities seem to have no leads so Cal uses his decades of experience to investigate it on his own.

I don’t have particularly sensitive skin but it can get irritated from time to time. I have a handful of products that I reach for to help calm or soothe my skin so I thought I would round them up all in one post. Many of them are products I’ve been using for years, but some are newer discoveries or things I’ve been using recently.

Using the correct products for your skin concerns is important but ensuring you are applying them in the correct order is just as vital to efficacy. Applying the products of your nighttime skincare routine in the proper order is important because it allows the products to work correctly giving your skin the results intended. It took me some trial and error to figure out the right order to apply my products but now I can confidently add new products into my routine knowing exactly where they should go. The best nightly skincare routine depends on your skin type and goals, but there are some general rules that any routine should follow. This post will walk you through the ideal order while also explaining why each step matters. Products work differently for everyone so it’s best to consult a dermatologist if you have persistent skin concerns.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has begun but I only have a few items on my list this year. I always buy a new set of my favorite hair scrunchies – I will never use anything else! These dark wash wide leg jeans are in my cart. And this printed short sleeve cardigan is from one of my favorite brands that does the best colorful prints! It will be so fun to wear in the beginning of fall.

Summer is my least favorite season of the whole year. The heat + humidity is a brutal combination especially for wearing makeup. But I still love to wear a full face most days though there are some particular complexion products that I have been reaching for that really hold up well in the summer months. These products are all long wearing, not too dewy, weightless on the skin and work well for my mature skin. Here are the 6 complexion must-haves I’ve been loving this summer: