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GRWM: Essentials to run errands in LA
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items I'm a 40-something lady who can't be bothered to follow trends but also doesn't want to look hopelessly out of style. I've compiled a list of products that help me feel and look my best!
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But First, Shower
Now We Get Dressed
Leaving the House
But First, Shower
Below is for the exciting days when I shower, do my hair AND make up!
I feel like I'm in a fancy hotel when I use this! It smells of wealth and a hotel lobby that overlooks the ocean. It also leaves my skin super soft!
Body Wash - Salt & Stone
As a physical therapist who works with breast cancer I think a lot about the stuff we apply to our armpits. However, I'm also a sweaty girl by nature, and had yet to meet a natural deodorant that kept me from embarrassing myself. Enter Lume! I've use...
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There are too many options in skin care and I do not enjoy the research. Hence, I succumbed to Proven's marketing. You fill out a quiz on your skin and then they send you cleanser, day lotion, night lotion and any variety of other products. I've been...
PROVEN Skincare
I swapped out my proven skin cleanser for this. I LOVE an oil as a face wash and this one smells great. 10/10!
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil for Sensitive Skin
I pair my skin cleansing oil with this a few times a week to get a deep pore clean. Do we ever age out of clogged pores? Asking for a friend. In the mean time, I'm using this.
ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Cleansing Foam
These cute little brushes really get the grime out of my pores. My skin feels smoother when I wash with them.
Face Scrubber - Boie USA
Glycolic Acid helps remove the dead skin that can clog your pores, and stimulates collagen to plump and hydrate your face. I also have those stupid KP bumps on my arms, and this is a huge help there too.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - The Ordinary
Speaking of Keratosis Pilaris (KP), aka those annoying bumps on my arm- This lotion is a game changer! The glycolic acid helps exfoliate the dead skin that's waiting to turn into a bump. I
T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion | Drunk Elephant
Just google “Marulo oil” bc it has too many. benefits to list here. It makes my skin so happy, especially during the winter when it tends to live in Drysville. It absorbs immaculately and somehow adds youth? Lots of companies sell it for $$$ but Trad...
Trader Joe's Marula Facial Oil Review — Tried & Tested
I had stopped wearing foundation bc who has time for that? But I have to say I LOVE this one! It's light, doesn't make your skin flake, has incredible coverage for being so light AND has Hyaluronic Acid and SPF.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA Beauty
This brush is great bc the large end blends my Ilia foundation and the smaller end blends the under eye corrector for me!
Liquid Foundation Brush | Dual-Ended - Kevyn Aucoin Beauty
There are raccoons in my family tree- there just isn't any other reasonable explanation to the under eye circles my sis and I have. A friendly make-up artist turned me onto this color corrector rather than my go-to concealor for that “I actually got ...
Correct+ | Balancing Makeup Corrector - Fitglow Beauty
Sometimes, I contour! I use these sticks from Milk and find them really easy to use. My Kevin Acuoin Brushes work well with this too.
Sculpt Stick Cream Contour Stick - Milk Makeup
No idea how to do contour? Or any other current make up fads? Erik Taylor is a makeup artist also in her 40s and does an amazing job of teaching. IT's how I learned contour!
Erica Taylor Beauty
This really is a great hair dryer. Two things: Drying time seems to be cut in half and as a physical therapist I LOVE how you can twist the end of the hair dryer to get the angles you want without wrecking your shoulder.
Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer
My hair is a little too short to use this now, but when it was longer, this scrunchie was an important part of my shower routine. You know when you aren't quite ready to dry your hair but you don't want it dripping on your back? Use a scrunchie made ...
Microfiber Quick-Dry Towel Scrunchies 2pc - Micro Dot - Kitsch
I have very fine, flat, straight hair and have tried lots of products to help give it a little lasting body. I've bought this one several times and do love it- especially the scent! My husband always thinks I'm wearing perfume.
Dry Texturizing Spray - Oribe Hair Care
I've also used this one- it's considerably less expensive and works…mostly the same? Doesn't smell AS GOOD as Oribe but good enough!
Dry Touch Dry Shampoo (NEW) - SGX NYC
My husband bought me this for Christmas one year and I love how easy to use it is! My hair stylist is always showing me different ways to make “beachy waves” with a flat iron and I'm always failing at it. Thankfully the Air Wrap does it all for me.
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer
Now We Get Dressed
I aim to dress in timeless classics or bold pieces that transcend trends.
I know this is painful but ankle socks are for Grannies. It's time to get taller socks. And you might as well get them from Bombas, who will donate one pair for every pair you purchase! Plus they quality is amazing with lovely arch support.
Women's calf socks - Bombas
If I'm going to be walking distances I definitely put my Hokas on. As a physical therapist I highly recommend Hokas for both their arch support and cushion, plus they look cute!
View All Women's Shoes, Apparel & Accessories | HOKA®
The fashionistas are always changing the rules on boots. One minute it's point toes and over the knee the next its ankle boots with chunky heels…I can't keep up. So I stopped bothering and am sticking with my good ol' Docs.
Women's Boots | Free Shipping - Dr. Martens
As a shortie (I'm 5'2) I am OBSESSED with my Nelle Atelier jeans! They are designed for us Petite Princesses, and it makes such a difference. I have the Kate and am waiting for more to come out in my size as I want them all!!!
Nelle Atelier
I just got this sweater and have been wearing it nonstop. I love the fit and it even has thumb holes in the sleeves! My husband is from England and told me it looks like “a Cricket Kit” so maybe the London Rats are a Cricket team? Please note it does...
London Rats Knit Jumper - The Ragged Priest
As a true East Coaster I played Lacrosse in high school, and as tribute bought myself a pair of these pants! Mine are Brown with Pink on the side (couldnt find a pic) and look so cute with a sweater or button up. A fun take on the track pants look.
LAX PANTS – Relax Lacrosse Brand
For much of my life, the Gap and it's friends Banana and Old Navy were staples in my wardrobe. I do still hit them from time to time but I feel like Quince is my new Gap: Timeless, well made pieces and there is ALWAYS a coupon code online!
Quince | High Quality Essentials, Radically Low Prices
This is one of my fave brands!!! They make such unique clothes and they are often very comfy too!!
Clothes By Locker Room - Extravagant fashion for the ...
I always have on my Mejuri layered gold necklaces. I have this specific one with the little loop on the end, and on that loop I have added a charm letter A for my favorite doggie, Auggie.
Necklaces for Women - Mejuri
I also have this loop one from Gorjana, this also has a letter A but also a rose quartz charm for protection!
Necklaces - Gorjana
Here are some examples of Gorjana's cute charms.
Rose Quartz Heart Parker Charm - Gorjana
Leaving the House
These are the goodies I bring with me to brave LA traffic.
I love my Wayfarer's. Sunglass styles come and go each season but this class look is always on trend, so I don't have to worry about upgrading each year.
Wayfarer Sunglasses | Ray-Ban® USA
We've all had about a thousand different water bottles, and my current fave is the Iron Flask only bc of how well it keeps things cold.
Shop Insulated Water Bottles - Iron Flask
As of my most recent birthday I've entered my “big bag” era. Between all of my glasses, my migraine kit, snacks and water bottle, it was time to upgrade. I love this bag bc it's not insanely expensive yet has a classic look.
Leather bags women - Longchamp
This is stupid expensive for a hand sanitizer but it smells incredible and moisturizes your hand. I received it as a gift and love it. I keep it in the car and it's a treat and a way to keep my hands clean.
Hydrating Hand Sanitizing Serum - Home Size (11oz)
I always have a bar in my bag (again- the traffic! You never know!) I currently have 3 varieties in rotation. This first one is the biggest treat. I like the oatmeal with choc chip.
Organic Vegan Protein Bars - GoMacro
This is the bar I eat when I want less sugar. It also has collagen and really unique flavors.
The Collagen Protein Bar - Cacao Salt Caramel Peanut
I currently have a problem with this one. Mostly that I can't stop eating them. I buy the Almond Butter and it's not super sweet (which I like) and has a nice crumbly cookie texture. At some point I will never be able to eat them again but not there ...
Protein Bars - KIND Snacks
This is one of my fave podcasts! When there is a new episode I dont even notice the traffic. Comedian/Write Chelsea Devantez recaps Celebrity Women's Memoirs. It's so interesting and funny and I love it.
Glamorous Trash — Chelsea Devantez