July Favorites

Is it really August?  Already?  Fall may just be my favorite season of all (especially up here in the gorgeous Northeast), but can it really just right around the corner? Eeeeeeeek.

I've got way too many things left on my Summer Bucket List!  

{making s'mores, strawberry pickin', catching fireflies, and kicking my butt into bikini shape!}

But for now, it's time for my Monthly Favorites...all the things I've been loving in July!  

Most of the fashion and beauty were things I traveled to Florida with, 

so they really got a lot of love!  :)

J.Crew Factory Earrings

These were a recent purchase at our nearby J.Crew outlet, and I love them!  They are so girly and feminine, and are actually quite versatile!  They are on major sale right now, too!

Target Swimsuit Top

I've actually gotten quite a few comments and compliments regarding this bikini top, so I thought I'd share it here!  I've been living in this all summer, it's a great top for coverage and support!   

Essie Bikini So Teeny

I've mentioned my love for this color before, and it was on my nails pretty much the whole month of July!  Love the creamy periwinkle color, and looks great with a tan!

L'Oreal Boozy Brunch

This has been a favorite of mine for years, and I'm so happy that I busted it back out this month!  It's such a pretty, bright orange, and looks great on the fingers or toes!  

(It's the color I'm wearing in the picture with the earrings)

MAC Pro Long-wear Concealer

This summer, I've been skipping the foundation, and focusing much more on the concealing.  This stuff is legit...I use it for under-the-eyes, and covering up any spots. Good good stuff.  (This is the next concealer I want to try, though!)

Tarte Bronzer "Park Avenue Princess"

After that concealer, I like to bronze up the face for an all-over glow with this Bronzer.  I used this  a few years ago, and have reached for it time and time again.  I wore it every day during my Florida trip...it's the perfect, natural shade of that warm, golden bronze.

NYX Cream Blush in "Boho Chic" 

For the apples of my cheeks, this has been my go-to blush lately!  I love cream blushes, and this one is a perfect pop of pinky/peach.  It has great staying power, especially if you lightly dust a powder blush on top (my fave).   I love the natural glow this gives me!   Cream blush can be tricky to apply, but the brush below works perfectly!

E.L.F Stippling Brush

Revlon Lip Butters

Bright, bold lipsticks have been a summer fave of mine, but what I really wear on a day-to-day basis are these lip butters.  I am a huge fan of the creamy, smooth, and moisturizing consistency of these babies...I think I own 6 or 7 colors!  "Creme Brûlée" and "Pink Lemonade" are my favorites, and I even love layering them together!

La Croix - Peach Pear

OFFICIALLY.  ADDICTED.  

Cucumber Salad

I recently whipped up this refreshing summer salad and we've enjoyed it several times since then!  John absolutely loved it, and it's so simple to make.  Perfect accompaniment to this pork tenderloin, or to bring to an outdoor picnic! 

And last but certainly not least...

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

These sweet and salty little bites of perfection have been my favorite after-dinner, breakfast, afternoon, mid-afternoon, midnight, etc.  treat :)  I love the Justin's brand as well, but these are cheaper, and I love the bite-sized version!  

Check out more Monthly Faves over at Mia's Blog!

*My June Favorites, if you missed them!*

And, Happy Wednesday!