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Summer weather has finally arrived! Or so I thought… One day it’s in the 80′s, the next it’s raining and 60. New England weather has been bi-polar lately, however, in prep for the [consistent] warm weather, I wanted to share some of my summer staples. I have an abundant amount of Jack Rogers sandals and live in them all summer. Hitting the snooze button too many times calls for getting dressed and putting makeup on in about 20 minutes from start to finish. Maxi skirts, maxi dresses and colorful scarves make this process possible, along with my Longchamp bag to throw all of my essentials in. I never wear foundation, however, the Bobbi Brown Moisturizing Balm is so lightweight and airy, it feels like I have nothing on my face. It has a perfect amount of coverage and leaves your face feeling fresh and dewy. Do you have any summer products you can’t live without? I would love to know!

Photos courtesy of Lydia (Chic on the Cheap)

{Blazer: Lauren Conrad Kohl’s, Shirt: J.Crew, Jeans: American Eagle, Bag: J.Crew, Pumps: J.Crew, Nails: Essie “Butler Please“}

1. My new best friend: these cable drops have been a life changer {I am an organizational freak so I absolutely love things like this}

2. New suede pumps: red ones are BCBG from Marshalls {got for a steal of $32} HOWEVER these purple suede pumps I also got for a steal {30% off + $25 gift certificate + best boyfriend let me use his leftover money from a gift exchange = J.Crew pumps for $50 – score!}

3. Red roses from Valentine’s Day

4. Mall haul: Gap neon shirt, J.Crew sweatshirt, J.Crew polka dot chambray shirt, AE hair ties, J.Crew suede pump + VS bra

5. Drugstore/makeup haul: Revlon Illuminance Creme shadow in “Precious Metals” {one of my favorites!}, Maybelline Color Tattoo in “Bad to the Bronze”, Chicken Poop lip junk {sounds super gross but it contains beeswax + soy which makes for great smelling + hydrated lips}, Essie’s “Smokin’ Hot” + “Mint Candy Apple“, NYX lip gloss in “Beige” {tip: dab a few spots in your bottom lip and rub together – the color is so natural}, Shea Moisture Hold and Shine Moisture Mist {this stuff smells AMAZING – it contains Coconut oil for that tropical scent}, Garnier Ultra-Lift Firming Night Cream {goes on so nicely and leaves a silky texture}, Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder in “Antigua” + Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizing Balm in “Extra Light Tint” {both of these are absolutely worth the money – especially the balm – which leaves my skin feeling so hydrated and refreshed}

6. Waiting for the warm weather!

Ingredients I used:

Trader Joe’s pre-made Pulled Pork {already comes in BBQ sauce}

1 pound of pasta {I used elbows}

5 cups of Mac and Cheese blend shredded cheese {can be found at Stop and Shop – I bought 3 bags = 6 cups}

4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature

2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

{how ADORABLE are these cupcakes from Half Baked Blog?! – image via}

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{Peplum top, Pashmina scarf (similar), Leggings, Banana Republic blazer, Nine West booties (old, if you couldn’t tell from the scuff marks), Fossil watch}

{Peplum top, J.Crew cardigan, Coach bag, AE jeans, Initial ring, J.Crew necklace}

{Oops, totally left the plastic on }

{That’s better!}