summer favorites

favorite summer styles

  • Caudalie Beauty ElixirTHE best face mist for humid days (and I’ve tried a lot). Spritz on face and then fan for the best effects.
  • Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun – Favorite sunscreen that doesn’t feel like sunscreen. Try to get the one from Korea not what they adapted to in the US. Alternatively I like Round Lab Birch Sunscreen as well.
  • Trader Joes Sunscreen Lip BalmThis is the nicest I’ve found for lip balm sunscreen that doesn’t leave a cast and moisturizes as well.
  • Wegmans Sport SunscreenBest for sunscreen when working out outside! Top off with their continuous spray.
  • Nuun Hydration TabletsWhen you swear in the summer, you don’t just lost water but electrolytes! I like the Nuun strawberry lemonade tablets especially when traveling since it’s more hydrating on less water.
  • Innisfree PrimerThe ultimate tool for combatting shiny forehead. I don’t wear a full face of make-up in the summer, but I’ve been swiping this on my forehead since…2015 at least!
  • Black SunniesThis is quite literally the same pair of black sunglasses I’ve gone back to since 2016. I’ve tried others but these are the most classic if you have a wide/big face like me.
  • Teva Midform Infinity Sandals – I got these last summer and wore them everywhere for everything!! They kept me supported on long shoot days too!!
  • Rothy’s Mary JanesI switch to these from the Madewell Greta flats come summer because the fabric is more breathable. Plus if they start to smell or get dirty, they’re much easier to clean!

travel

  • Booking – for hotels in Europe & North America
  • Agodafor hotels in Asia
  • Get Your Guide – tours in Europe & North America
  • Klook – tours in Asia
  • Awayfor luggage. I’ve tried a lot of different luggage brands but this one is the most reliable I’ve found!! I need to get my original one (from 2016) fixed before I can use again.
  • Chase Sapphire Reservepreferred travel credit card (combine with Freedom Unlimited to maximize points)
  • Sony Alpha 7 IV current camera!
  • Sony 24mm Lens – current lens because it’s so small and compact.

reading

  • Bookshop – for buying physical books or finding local bookstores
  • Kindle Paperwhitewhen traveling & to connect to Libby; I’d had mine since 2018!
  • Libbyhow to use your library for e-books and audiobooks!!
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skincare & beauty

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haircare

clothing brands

  • Naadam – quality midrange cashmere
  • Guest in Residencetruly high quality cashmere
  • Doen – very pretty, unique pieces
  • Damson Madder – quirky, feminine pieces
  • JCrew – good for cotton and linen finds
  • Madewell – excellent for leather shoes (and cotton/linen)
  • Old Navy – good for basics and athleisure
  • Popflexmost flattering workout leggings
  • Lululemonbest sports bra support & quality leggings/shorts
  • Michael Kors – very good for leather goods; I still own everything I bought back in college when I worked there!!
  • HOKAfavorite all white running and workout sneakers