12 Beauty Products You Actually Need

1. Cleanse

Philosophy Purity Made Simple

My favorite wash, made for every skin type and tones. The easiest way to wipe away the makeup and sweat of the day, plus it smells like a day at the spa!

2. Polish

The Body Shop's Strawberry Body Polish

This is my favorite body scrub of all time. It smells just like fresh strawberries on a summer day!

3. Moisturize

Complete All Day UV Moisture Cream from Olay for Sensitive Skin

Since my favorite facial moisturizer has been discontinued (Benefit's Dear John moisturizer. Tear tear.) I found myself a substitute. This Olay moisturizer has UV protection, a must in my book, and has the great thick and creamy consistency as my old favorite. 

4. Conceal

Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer

The best concealer. Hands down. Get a shade for under your eyes and/or for touch ups. 

5. Look Pretty

Covergirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm

I just got this lip balm the other week and it's quite sheer and has a little bit of glitter in it. Great to just swipe and go. 

6. Look Real

SEPHORA COLLECTION Clear Natural Mascara

Use this is a mascara for a natural look but also use it on your brows to even them out and keep them in place. 

7. Feed Addiction

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 by at Sephora

Chapstick is the ultimate addiction but it's great for your lips! Splurge on this everyday essential with Fresh's Sugar balm, that smells like lemon sugar!

8. Look Alive

Cargo Bronzer at Ulta

This is my favorite bronzer, the brand unfortunately is not carried by Sephora anymore, but you can still find it in Ulta.

9. Look More Alive

Covergirl Cheekers Blush

No need to drop big bucks on blush, Covergirl Cheekers works great at around $4. I love Rose Silk. 

10. Glow

St. Ives Oatmeal and Shea Butter Soothing Body Lotion

Everyone needs a good body lotion to keep your looking and feeling healthy. This is my favorite, but I also love any Johnson & Johnson's lotion as well.

11. Smell Good

Chloe by Chloe Eau de Parfum Spray

I love perfume and this one is great for spring with pink peony, freesia, lychee, magnolia flower, lilly of the valley, rose, cedarwood, amber, and honey.

12. No, Really

LaVanila Healthy Deodorant

This great deodorant also comes in the same great vanilla noted scents that their perfumes come in. My favorite in Vanilla Grapefruit

ShopBop's Essentials

Camel Jacket - Sascha Jacket by Juicy Couture

Black Cardigan - Yarn Cardigan by T by Alexander Wang

White Jeans - High Rise Skinny Jean by Hudson

Asymmetrical Wedge - Blast Wedge Sandals by Elizabeth and James

Blush Tank - Tank with Handkerchief Hem by 3.1 Phillip Lim

Jersey Skirt - Caroline Pencil Skirt by Whistles at Asos

Lace-Up Booties - Lang Open Toe Lace-Up Bootie by Elizabeth and James

Black Cardigan - Pins and Needles Open Cardigan at Urban Outfitters

Jersey Skirt - Cross Patched Jersey Skirt by Robert Rodriguez

Asymmetrical Wedges - Pali by DV by Dolce Vita

Mini Bag - Hudson Quilted Cross Body Bag by Gorjana

Camel Jacket - Jersey Peplum Jacket by Whistles at Asos

Striped Top - Getaway Top at Anthropologie 

Ladylike Dress - Burlapp Onassis Dress at Sunday Brunch Dress

Lace-Up Booties - Perf Bootie by Stuart Weitzman

Blush Tank - Lace V-Neck Tank from Victoria's Secret

White Jeans - AG Stevie in Anthropologie

Lace-Up Booties - Heaven on Earth by Naughty Monkey at Zappos

Mini Bag - Pocket Crossbody Bag at Dooney and Bourke

Oversized Watch - Oversized Watch by Michael Kors

Skinny Belt - Suede Skinny Belt by Madewell

Black Cardigan - Black Swing Cardigan by CeCe at BlueFly

Ladylike Dress - Mix Jacquard Dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim

Lace-Up Booties - Fantizy by Madden Girl at Zappos

Unconventional Wedding Dresses

Alexander McQueen

Versace

Collette Dinnigan

Temperly London

Valentino

Andrew Gn

Naeem Khan

Paule Ka

Elie Saab

Lessons From Audrey Hepburn

1. Smile

2. A black turtleneck looks great on everyone

3. It's always alright to be a lady, even in the toughest of business and the toughest of times

4. Help others

5. Find a favorite poem that inspires you

6. Pour everything you have into your work

7. Fall madly in love

8. Laugh often

9. Don't let a difficult childhood prevent you from having a charmed life

Gossip Girl Style

Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) in Collette Dinnigan

Lily van der Woodsen (Kelly Rutherford) in Alberta Ferretti and Van Cleef diamonds

Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) in Blumarine

Blair in Catherine Malandrino

Blair in Marc by Marc Jacobs

Serena in TopShop and Herve Leger

Blair, in Walter Dress and Louise Green hat, and Chuck Bass

Serena, in Collette Dinnigan, and Blair, in Alberta Ferretti 

All images via InStyle.com

Sunday's Shoes

Valentino Crystal Bow Satin Pump

$1,195

At Nordstoms

Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Bags

From Tiffany & Co. leather collection, the new Bracelet Bags come in Sea Rose, Chartreuse, Tiffany Blue, Gold, Onyx, Espresso, Garnet, and Black Pearl. With a satin exterior and palladium-plated solid hardware, all with Tiffany Blue interior lining (which looks great with the Gold. Click the link to see a photo.) these small bags are running for $795. 

Finally, Unretouched!

Finally! An unretouched ad for makeup! Make Up For Ever has released an ad, unretouched, and I think it looks great. This is the foundation that I use, (I am not just giving them a plug, I swear, I love this stuff). Even though it is $40, foundation is one makeup product you should not feel guilty about splurging on. You'd be surprised how much of a difference an amazing concealer and foundation can do. Go to a Sephora store near you and try stuff on. Find your favorite type (liquid, powder, cream, tinted moisturizer is great for the summer) and your closest shade. A great foundation can help keep your pores more clear too! 

Palette Pleasers

Cool Lavender

Lancome's Shadows are ideal for sensitive skin and the adorable butterfly packaging was designed by Alexis Mabille. 

$42 at Sephora

Pretty In Prints

Clinique's Pretty In Prints Compact is all in one, with four eye shadows and a blush, inspired by the brand Milly.

$36 at Neiman Marcus

Blue Moon

Dior's Five Color Palette comes in six color varieties. The navy set has blue denim, sheer glittering pale blue, light periwinkle, white shimmer and a matte navy cream. 

$58 at Sephora

Beauty Emergency Card

Trish McEvoy's Beauty Emergency Card for Lips has 8 shades of gloss ranging from light pink and peach to dark mauves and deep raspberries that can be worn alone or paired together.

$32 at Bloomingdales

Oscar de la Renta Bridal 2012

I don't think I even need to say anything. Oscar de la Renta scores again. 

Style Icon - Emmy Rossum

Alain Mikli Sunglasses

J. Mendel

Elie Tahari

Kenneth Cole and leopard print Coach bag

Marchesa

This photo makes me wish that I had her life. Shopping in a wicked cute outfit with perfect hair, a Chanel purse, and a recent Dior purchase. And sherbet. Most of all sherbet. If only I had her singing voice as well, beautifully showcased in the Phantom of the Opera (2004). Check it out below.

Sunday's Shoes

Manolo Blahnik 'Clausado' d'Orsay Pump

23 Ways To Be More Adventurous

1. Buy a new cookbook and try recipes from it every week

2. Wear a color you never thought you would, even if it's just an accessory

3. Try that new ethnic restaurant around the corner

4. Attend the opera

5. Watch that new movie everyone is recommended, even you aren't enthusiastic about it

6. Try reading a classic, like Anna Karenina 

7. Pack a picnic, get in the car, and just drive

8. Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity

9. Paint a room in your home a bold color, even if it's just one wall

10. Learn a new language

11. Train to run a marathon, try yoga, or have a dance party with yourself

12. Learn to play a musical instrument, like a ukulele

13. Write a memoir

14. Change your haircut/color

15. Volunteer at the local zoo

16. Walk in the rain and jump in all the puddles

17. Wear red lipstick 

18. Paint your nails an unusual color (OPI for Sephora polish has a lot of fun ones!)

19. Climb a tree

20. Grow orchids

21. Talk to strangers

22. Write a love letter

23. Learn how to invest in the stock market